Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 203, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1919 — Page 1

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FLOOR LAMPS SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY OF FLOOR LAMPS W. J. WRIGHT

Fresh Golden Delicious Peanut Butter 19 Cents the Pound Saturday Rowles & Parker

MOVES TO INDIANAPOLIS.

Devere Yeoman, who is assistant engineer for the Indiana state highway commission, has shipped his household goods to Indianapolis and will make that city his future home. Mr. Yeoman is a most capable engineer. He was surveyor of Jasper county and did some splendid work while in the “military service in the great war. He received the rank of captain. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Yeoman, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Yeoman have a large number of relatives and a host of friends who regret that it is necessary for them to leave Rensselaer, but *ll rejoice at their splendid success.

Hear “Casey” Lane’s famous uniformed Hodjas band at St Augustine’s lawn festival on August 27 and 28.

PRINCESS THEATRE —TONIGHT—- ■... _ .... —■ ■ ■ - 1 D. W. Griffith Present* "The Romance of Happy Valley” He is a pretty smooth guy, the hut she has a head on her shoulders, villian in this picture. Lots of ex- | t » g one p} a y you must not miss, “A perience with the fair sex. And H ” she’s an innocent country maid— Romance of Happy Valley. Smiling Bill Parsons Comedy "Birds of a Feather”

SATURDAY, AUG. 23, Norma Talmadge “The New Moon” Also Mack Sennett Comedy "Riley’s Wash Bay” TUESDAY' Shirley Mason .-—in—- " The Rescuing Angel”

The Evening Republican.

SUPPLY OF HELMETS TO BE KEPT BY THE ARMY.

1 iSteel helmets having been officially adopted as part of (the army’s war equipment, steps will 'be taiken to insure a reserve supply of the new type designed in the A. E. F. British helmets now used will be disposed of, except for ajbout 600,000 which will be kept until production of the new model in quantity is assured.

CHICAGOANS ASK RETURN OF SOLDIERS FROM SIBERIA.

Carrying a petition signed by more than 100,000 Chicagoans and asking for the immediate return from Siberia of more than 4,000 Illinois drafted men of the Thirtyfirst and Twenty-seventh infantry regiments, a delegation of Chicago men and women called at the white house yesterday afternoon to see President Wilson. | The delegation was received by Secretary to the President Tumulty, who said that an engagement would Be made for them with the president as soon as possible. Fred McAver, who headed the delegation, said it represented an organization composed of friends and relatives of the soldiers.

[lndianapolis News.] We only know a couple o’ Socialists personally, but from what they say th’ real reason th’ world’s out o’ gear is because they have t’ work. Th’ question that’s asked more’n any other at this particular time is why some American flyer don’t dash a lemonade shaker full o’ our celebrated poison gas or Chihuahua.

ELECTRIC FANS Electric and City Wiring DELCO-LIGHT The complete light and Power Plant EASI GOJCDEBMAN, Phone 894.

ABE MARTIN.

WEDNESDAY Henry Walthall —in—- “ False Faces” Fatty Arbuckle • < ~ !b ” “A Desert Hero”

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1919.

END CAME AT 3:30 THIS AFTERNOON

H. E, Parkinsou died at his home on north Van Rensselaer street this afternoon at 3:30, SMALL CHANCE OF THE BONUS BILL PASSING. Every man who has been in the service has given some thought to the subject of the bonus for the service man. Many of the men think that the bonus should not be granted while others declare themselves for it. Approximately 500 • Indianapolis men, discharged soldiers and sailors, most of whom had service overseas, have joined in a petition which has been presented to the Indiana senators asking that bills pending before congress to give the soldiers a bonus of one year’s pay for their service 'be passed forthwith. These soldiers have also indicated that they do not regard the LaneMondell land bill ds adequate to compensate them for their services •nd they ask the bonus bill as a substitute. The year’s bonus idea has been taken up by the Hearst papers throughout the country, which are agitating the thing with considerable emphasis, even to the point of moving picture propaganda. But inasmuch as such a measure has no chance of passage, principally because it would cost upward of $2,000,000,000, which the government could never pay without another bond issue, and this is being prayerfully avoided by 'the administration, the Hearst papers are doing a great deal of harm, it is asserted, by their useless agitation and are arousing the expectations of the discharged soldiers for something which they can not hope to get.

THREE MORE JASPER COUNTY FARMS CHANGE HANDS.

The local real estate agents have been busy this week and as a result of their activities three more fine Jasper county farms have changed hands. Agent Floyd Meyers on Tuesday disposed of the Charles Stalbaum fagm near Tefft, consisting of 116 acres, to Frank S. Dillon, of Delaware county, this state. The price paid was $112.50 per acre. Friday Mr. Meyers disposed of his own farm of 100 acres in Union township to Frank Butterwirth, of Iroquois, 111. The Fred Waymire farm was sold Friday by Harry Swartzell to Adolph Onken, of Francesville. The farm consist sos 197 acres. The price paid has not been made public.

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Aug- 21. President Wilson will refuse to yield to Carranza’s demand that the American troops chasing the bandits, from “whom the two army aviators were ransomed, be withdrawn from Mexico. The American soldiers will come out of Mexico when they have captured the bandits or given up the irthase as futile, but not in deference to Carranza’s demlands. —<oh— Attorney General Palmer wired instructions to all district attorneys and department of justice agents to go after licensed sugar refiners and dealers who are found to be violating the license provisions of the food administration to boost sugar prices. Licenses of the guilty dealers are to be revoked. OH— The senate foreign relations committee, defying the presidential ukase for haste in consideration of the peace treaty, has openea its doors to the afflicted subject peoples of Europe and is to give <sar to all who were denied a hearing in Paris. 'oi— President Wilson may again delay his speaking tour of the country in order to greet.'Gen. Pershing next month when he returns from France, and also to welcome the Ist division cf the American expeditionary force which is to parade as a victory demonstration in New York and Washington. —o►— Senator Walsh, of Massachusetts, introduced a resolution calling upon the president to lift the ban on secrecy on income tax returns so that a dishonor 'list might be prepared of persons who profiteerede while other sacrificed during the war. The list also calls for a complete report of the hames of “dollair a year” men and profits of concerns they were interested in during the war. The bill amending the food control act by extending its scope to wearing apparel, adding a penalty for profiteering and enabling the attorney general to reach the small retailers, was reported to the house b ythe committee on agriculture. A provision exempting the farmers was added. —«QH—- - Legislation designed to prevent railroad strikes was urged by Charles ’ Piez, of Chicago, representing the f Illinois Manufacturers’ association, I before the house committee on in- | terstate and foreign commerce. Mr. Piez approved of most of the proi visions of the Esch-Pomerene rail' road bill, with a few modifications and. amplifications. He opposed government ownership.

NAMED EXAMINER FOR WAR RISK INSURANCE BURAU.

Dr. C. E. Johnson has been noti"fied by the government that he has been appointed the local examiner for the bureau of war risk insurance, which was operated for the soldiers’ interest during the late war. The government has divided the United States into district and these, in turn, have been sub-divided. Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky comprise the seventh district and Dr. Johnson’s territory includes Newton, White, Pulaski and Jasper counties.

This movement on the part of the government is made entirely for the interest of the soldiers, sailors and marines who have been discharged from the service. The government has’found that upon discharge there were many men who waived claim to benefits due them under the insurance act in their eagerness to leave the service, and it is their intention to see that all who contracted injuries or suffered from illness during the period they were in the service which are proving a handicap to them in civilian life are justly dealt with. .Each soldier in this district who believes that his physical condition was impaired through army service will be given an examination free of charge by Dr. Johnson, who, in turn, will be reimbursed by the government. Treatment of any description will be given free of charge, such as surgical work, hospital attention, etc. Teeth disorders will also be corrected at the expense of the government. It is an excellent opportunity for the soldier to have his physical disabilities corrected iand the government feels that it is their duty to correct these faults. In order to secure the examination the applicant must bring his discharge papers with him or a certified copy of them to prove that his disabilities were incurred in the service. Certified copies of discharges may be secured at any Red Cross headquarters. Dr. Johnson wishes it thoroughly understood that he has nothing Whatever ito do with the paying of benefits under the war risk act and that the soldier’s financial benefits can only be secured through writing the bureau at Washington. Any soldier who is put to any traveling expense in having the examination made will 'be reimbursed’by the government. The soldier may feel assured that he is not signing away any of the' rights which are his under the insurance act through having this examination made. If, after the soldier has 'been treated, the finds that his health is still impaired he will still be eligible to receive compensation through the government insurance.

PLACE FERTILIZER ORDERS NOW.

Farmers desiring to use commercial fertilizers this fall should place their orders at once with the Farmers’ Grain company. Please give this matter your immediate attention so we may be able to care for your wants in this line.—H. H. Potter, Manager Farmers’ Grain company.

r~- *» “HOWDY” It’s a great thing to go olit and be greeted everywhere you go with “Howdy.” We’ve something that will put you in the popular fellows class. Prop in and look at our Fall lines. Duvall’s Quality Shop

DUBBELEILT SLOW TO WET QUICK TO DRY SUITS FORBOTI sl2 up

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. National League. Brooklyn, 3; Pitsburg, 2. Chidago, 5} Philadelphia, 1. New York, 5; St. Louis, 2. Cincinnati, 7; Boston, 6. American League. Detroit, 2; Philadelphia, 0. Boston, 4; Cleveland, 3. Cfficago, 11; Washington, 2. New York, 3-1; St. Louis, 2-2.

GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

A fine cafeteria luncheon will be served at 5:30 p. m. on the evenings of August 27 and 28 at the lawn festival on St. Augustine s church grounds. You are invited to eat there.

PETITION OF TELEPHONE COMPANY IS DISMISSED.

The petition which was filed with the public service commission some time ago by the Monticello Telephone company for authority to change its rates and service regulations, has been dismissed > upon the request of the petitioner for the reason that clause one in the petition should not appear. Later a duplicate petition, omitting clause one, will be filed by the telephone company with the commission.

ATTENTION, LAND BUYERS!

1 am making regular trips to South Bend and woul be pleased to have persons interested in buying land in that part of the state accompany me. —HARRY SWARTZELL, ’phone 947-1.

HAMMOND STRIKERS AWED STATE MILITIAMEN.

Hammond was quiet Thursday night, following the distribution of eleven companies of state militia in the strike zone. The district dard Car company was free from disorders during the afternoon and for the first time in ten days, the foreign element among the strikers even abandoning their attempts to picket . the few employes returning to work. At a meeting of the strikers, held on the outskirts of the city Thursday, according to reports, leaders advised the strikers that they refrain from disorders of any kind. However, it is ‘believed probable that an attempt will be made today to prevent the workers at the plant from returning to work. Officers were of the belief that if the radicals failed in their attempts this Friday morning that the, strike would be brought to a speedy end. Much attention is being given tc protecting the property of the United States Housing corporation, situated just outside the steel company’s plant. This property includes more than 100 houses occupied by munition workers at the steel plant during the war.

Orders now being taken for fall delivery from the Guaranteed Nursery company. Stock failing to live replaced free. Charles Pefley.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Mm. August 22 82 53

ELEVEN CENTS MUST BE LIMIT, SAYS GOVERNMENT.

Washington, Aug. 21.—Active control of sugar prices was resumed today by the government, through an agreement reached between the department of justice and the food j administration that licenses will be revoked by the latter when it is shown dealers halve been profiteering. Sugar should reach the consumer ■at approximately eleven cents a pound, it was announced, based on the ownership of the entire amount of domestic and Cuban crop by the United States sugar equalization board, which is selling to refiners ajt 7.28 cents a pound. Refiners are under contract with the board to sell at 9 cents, less 2 per cent discount for cash. Wholesalers and jobbers are allowed a maximum of 68 cents per 100 pounds for handling, and retailers are permitted a profit of one to one, and one-half cents per pound, making a fair eleven cents, except in cases where dealers have purchased at an “unreasonable” price due to misunderstanding in the trade. When this is a fact, a reasonable balance over the actual cost will be permitted. When the house agricultural committee’s amendment for extension of the powers of the food control act before it, the house tonight was prepared to take action tomorrow on the ‘amendment and thereby make it sfirst extensive step toward beating down living costs. The amendment, which was reported to the house today by a unanimous vote, includes retailers among those liable under the food <ft>ntrol act, and its enactment along with the control exercised over sugar, officials believe, will do much to curtail profiteering by retailers. -“Our desire is to secure a fair price for the consumer,” said Attorney General Palmer in announcing his resumption of sugar control, “and we do not wish to pursue a wholesale policy of recommending the cancellation of licenses. Where trade adjusts itself to a fair price for the future, past transactions, unless flagrant, will not ordinarily be made the basis of a recommendation by this department for the cancellation of the license.” Sale of army subsistence supplies now in progress will cover virtually the entire surplus, the war department announced today, including enough to give two pounds of meat and one and one-quarter pounds of canned vegetables to every person in the United States.

MOVIE OPERATORS TO BACK ACTORS’ STRIKE.

Chicago, Aug. 21.—Prospects of an early settlement of the actors’ strike faded still further today when the Billposters’ union, the Baggage and Parcel Delivery Drivers’ union and the Switchmen’s union joined in the sympathetic strike of musicians and stage hands. Officials of the Stage Employes’ union said that the International Union of Motion Picture Operators had voted to support the actors. They said that a message to this effect had been received from the headquarters in New York. A Delphi man, W. 8. Margowski, democrat, has been named as a member of the commission to select a site for the feeble-minded colony, recently appointed by Governor J. P. Goodrich. The commission is composed of four members, two of whom are democrats and two republicans. The creation of the commission was provided for by the 1919 legislature and $250,000 was appropriated for the purchase of at least 1,000 acres of land and the erection of buildings. The act provides that the colony be located in the southern part of the state. The other members of the commission are Charles A. MoGonagle, superintendent of the Indiana Boys’ school; Rep. Charles E. ToHdngton, superintendent' of the Indiana state farm, democrat, and J. E. Green, of Muncie, republican.—Monticello Herald.

AT THE STAR THEATRE THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES -TONIGHTHarry Morey And Betty Blythe ■■ ll ■■bp ll ** “Tangled Lives" | Story by James Oliver Curwood - ■ SATURDAY Montagu Love “Through the Tolls” A World Special in which Mr, Love plays a dual role Also Fifth Episode of “The Lightning Raider” STARRING Pearl White MONDAY. I” Hale Hamilton in ‘Johnnie on the Spot’ A story of laughter, love and romance

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