Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 246, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1919 — Page 1

No. 246.

ROCKERS ' - - The largest line of^ rockers Child’s rockers, sewing rockers, Kaltex rockers in tapestry. Reed rockers in tapestry. Oak rockers in all finishes, in plain and leather seats. A range of prices to suit all. W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer - Indiana

MARKETS BY WIRE. fFomiahetMiTy Farmers' —H. H. Potter, Mgr.] Chicago, 111., Oct. 11. " Livestock Markets. Hogs—Receipts, 5,500; carry over, 7,700. Market steady, closing top, $15.60. •Cattle —Receipts, 2,500. Market steady. Sheep—Receipts, 2,000. Grain Markets. Corn—December, opening 122 5-8 122 3-8; closer 122- 5-S 122 1-2; May opening, 121 3-8 121 close, 121 1-8 to 121. —Oats—Opening 70 1-2; -close 70 to 70 3-8. —May opening, 72 7-8 to 72 3-4; close, 73 to 72 3-8. Toledo Clover seed, cash in October—s3l.6o. .

FILE TEST SUIT ON PROHI LAW.

Louisville, Ky., Oct. 10.—Suit to test the constitutionality of the war time prohibition law was filed in the federal district court here today by Attorneys Levy Mayer, of Chicago, and Marshall Bullitt, of Louisville. The Kentucky. Distilleries and Warehouse company, one of the largest concerns of the kind in the country, was made plaintiff and Elwood Hamilton, collector of in-ternal-revenue for Kentucky, was named defendant. The petition alleges that the law is unconstitutional because it violates the fifth amendment to the constitution in that it confiscates property without just compensation. The property in question, according to the pleadings, involves 65.000,000 gallons of whiskey in bonded wapehonßen in—Kentucky, valued at approximately STS^QOO.OOfc

I TOLD YOU SOI ~ Dear Hugh: Got here at' 8:30 this evening in the Essex, 250 miles for the day’s travel over all kinds of roads. Passed every car on the road. The Essex is all right) and some car. LESLIE CLARK. Louisville, Ky., Oct. 9, 1919. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. Farmers having stock which they wish to market should take the matter up with the Jasper County Shippers’ association. Please notify JOSEPH KOLHOFF, ’phone 918-G, ny TUI LANE, ’phone 537.

PRINCESS THEATRE Matinee—2s 15. Night—7:ls. - —TONIGHT—-

MARY PICKFORD “THE HOODLUM” MONDAY Mae Murray ■ ■■■■in , . Scarlet Shadow” Comedy —j ——* 1 — TUESDAY) “When My Ship Comes In” Fold Weekly

The Evening Republican.

DORCAS CLASS SURPRISED MEMBER FRIDAY EVENING.

Members of the Dorcas class of the Methodist church perpetrated a delightful surprise on one of the members, Miss Harriett Harmon, Friday evening at the home of Miss Madeline Moore, the occasion being a farewell party for Miss Harmon, who is soon to leave this city for Kokomo, where she will make her future home. There were about twenty members present and the evening was very pleasantly spent. Refreshments were served and just before the -guests—departed—Miss—Harmon was presented with a souvenir spoon bearing the word “Dorcas.” Miss Harmon has been employed by the local telephone company for the past several years and her courteous service has made her many friends who will regret greatly to learn that she is to leave the city. Miss Harmon and her mother, Mrs. Susie Harmon, will make their home with Russell Harmon and family, of Kokomo.

KRUPPERS FILES ACTION AGAINST TENANTS.

Two new cases were filed in the circuit court, the first on October 8. The first is that of H. J. Krupper et.al. vs. Frank Rodway; action for damages and breach of contract. In this and the following case it is alleged that onions were contracted for and then the parties who had sold the onions attempted to sell them to other parties. The second case was filed on October 9 by Krunners et. al. against Stanley Tomsek • =

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the many kind people who have bought Oldsmobiles on our advice, but way down deep in our stoves we think we have many people thanking us for introducing such a high class, economical, distinctive and serviceable car; The only three we Could get last week were delivered to Mr. E. Mathena, of Rensselaer; Mr. J. Mulder, of Roselawn, and Mr. Francis Yager, of Mt. Ayr. These folks are all successful men, full of buying sense, know a business proposition and have grown up in the world while others swelled up.— HuebKirfe

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 1919.

INDIANA SUGAR SHORTAGE TO CONTINUE 15 DAYS.

Indianapolis, Oct. 10. —Announcement that shipments of cane sugar west of Buffalo and Pittsburg will cease October 15, means that Indiana will be without the product for about'- fifteen days, for beet sugar will not qiake its appearance from the west until the last of the month, according to Stanley Wyckoff sugar distributor for Indiana. Cane sugar now being received will be distributed on a war basis, Mr. Wyckoff said. Blames Luxuries. New York, Oct. 10.—Heavily increased use of sugar in candy, soft drinks, ice Scream and other luxuries in the United States during the first nine months of 1919, it was announced here today by the United States sugar equalization board, means that such over indulgence in sweets “must now be curtailed in some sections of the east for the next three months.” George M. Zabriskie, president of the board, in a statement to the press declared that although “the talk of shortage” persists it was a fact that from last January to September 500,000 tons, or 18 per cent more sugar had been delivered to American consumers than for the same period of 1918. The normal increase —in —consumption —for the period named, he said, would have been 4 per cent. The west should secure immediate relief from the harvesting of an average beet crop, said - the statement,which will be in full swing within a week. The Louisiana supply of luO,ooo tons available after will~Bcrve to supply the* south unfcilthe new West Indian crop is ready next January. The east is dependent, however, it was said, on the old Cuban supply and “conservation” therefore would have to be practiced for a time in this section of the country. To meet the conditions in the east, Frank C. Lowry, it was announced, will supervise and direct the distribution of all sugar, by the eastern refineries.

ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL.

■ New —York, Oct. 11.— WilliamBovce Thompson, president of the Roosevelt Memorial association, announced today that Major-General Leonard Wood, Admiral William S. Sims, and General Peyton March, chief of staff, have written to him stating that they are in favor of the movement in memory of their former chief. The association will conduct a membership campaign Which begins October 20th and ends on October 27th, Colonel Roosevelt’s birthday. Major-General Wood writes: —“With reference to the nationwide movement to build a monh-r ment in Washington, to create and maintain a public park at Oyster Bay -*nd—4o Roosevelt for the purpose of perpetuatingthe Roosevelt ideals and policies, strengthening the spirit of national solidarity and especially to work for Americanization, it is a splendid undertaking and I am sure will' have the cordial support of the American people. “Theodore Roosevelt was a leader irr ideals and in action: He stood for the square deal, one flag, one language and one- loyalty -loyalty, to the American people—for industrial justice, for public and private morality, for a strong and vigorous America, '■ charitable and helpful, ever-ready to do her duty to civilization and hunianity, but an America acting always under the dictates of her own conscience, rather than under the direction of others. “He stood for universal service in war as well as in peace. Service for each one wherever he could best serve. “His memory will live among us always, and his life and ideals will 'serve as an inspiratoin for all that is best in citizenship.” —Admiral Sims in his letter says; isrealty-difficult for me-t» express mv admiration and appreciation of the late Theodore Roosevelt in adequate terms. lam glad that his friends are planning to erect a memorial in his memory, for certainly this country never had a finer son or a more staunch supporter than he was. “I was fortunate enough to have been closely associated with Colonel Roosevelt, and my admiration of him as a man and as a loyal citizen is unbounded.” General March writes to President William Boyce Thompson as follows: The plan for erecting a permanent memorial to Colonel Roosevelt appeals in a peculiar manner to the officers of the United States army. Colonel Roosevelt’s virility, force and aggressive Americanism are qualities which are desired in every soldier, and he typifies to us the fighting American.” t

ATTENTION, KNITTERS!

The department of chapter administration, A. R. C., writes: “The Lake Division would appreciate very much having your yarn knit up. As soon, as you have completed the articles, will you kindly ship them so that the garments may be distributed where they will be of service.” . \ L Now, let’s get busy and finish .up our yarn right away.—Ora T. Ross, Director of Knitting.

GIGANTIC YIELD OF FORECASTED FOR NATION.

The country’s enormous corn crop has run unharmed the gauntlet of dangers that faced it during the doubtful days and night of September and it lays into the lap of mellow October 43,000,000 bushels more of ripened ears than it could promise at the beginnipg of that month, the department of agriculture commented yesterday in issuing the October crop report forecasting a yield of 2,900,511,000 bushels. Practically all of the cron. -has, or will mafrost damage, assuring: high feeding value. Husking and cribbing has begun. Blight, scab and black rusts, together with minor ills, brought the good early .prospects for spring wheat in the north central producing section down until the reckoning now shows that almost 5,000,000 bushels less than forecast a month ago, the total crop being placed at 203,170,000 bushels. \ Barley showed an increase of more than 3,000,000 bushels; white potatoes an increase of 876,000 bushels; buckwheat, 802,000 bushels; apples 3,479,000 bushels, and beans 1,327,000 bushels. Reduced forecasts were given for oats with a * yield lessened by 5,294,000 bushels; sweet potatoes with a decrease ..-of 907,000 bushels and Tobageo with 950,000 pounds.""

BONE DRY ACT IS NOW UP FOR WILSON’S SIGNATURE.

—Washington, Oct. of the prohibition enforcement bill was completed today by congress with the house, hv a vote of 321 to 70, adopting the conference report and sending the. measure to the president for approval. Vain efforts were made to send the measure back to conference with instructions to eliminate a section permitting state authorities to issue search warrants.

HANDLED BIG SHORTHORN SALE SUCCESSFULLY. At the big Shorthorn cattle sale Monday, October 6," at Hebron, Auctioneer W. A. McCurtain was to have had the help of other auctioners, but on account of a railroad wreck preventing the arrival of these gentlemen, Mr. McCurtain was left to do the job .himself. The report from the sale is that Mr. McCurtain handled the matter splendidly and that the sale was a great success.

PAT MORAN AND REDS PRAISED IN HOUSE.

Washington, Oct. 10. —An echo from the world’s series was heard today in the house. Representative Gard, of Ohio, started it with a tribute to the Cincinnati Nationals and the declaratiitti that Cincinnati today was “the capital of the nation.” Representative Madden, of Illinois, retorted that if baseball fans want “to get the real thing for a continuous diet they must come to Chicago.”

LIGGETT’S CHOCOLATES. The chocolates with the wondercenter*. SI.OO a box. Fendig’* Rexall drug »tore. ler went to White Cloud, Mich., on business Friday. Judson Fitzpatrick, the editor of the Francesville Tribune, was in Rensselaer today. Mrs. Smith Newell returned today from Logansport where she had been to visit relatives. Joseph Herr, Ray and John Herr, of McCoysburg, were in Rensselaer Friday. The Gilman, 111., high school football team arrived Friday night and is playing the locals Jit—Riverside park this afternoon. Why experiment with the new one* when you can buy the prize winner*? Victrola*, Sonora* and grafanolaa at Fendig’* Rexall drug •tore. Mrs. N. E. Dern, of Los Angeles, arrived today for a visit with re l^ _ tives. She is a sister-in-law of W. H. Daugherty, of Barkley township. The popular record*, the cla**ical record* —Victor and Columbia—'Can you beat it? Fendig’* Rexall drug (tore.

E. D. Jacobs, of Lafayette, was in Rensselaer today. Mr. Jacobs is the representative of the Fletcher Joint Land Stock Bank, of Indianapolis. This bank works under the federal loan law and > has placfed millions of dollars on Indiana farms., Loans in this county are made under the supervision of the First National Bank of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Renicker, formerly of this county but now of Greensburg, Kansas, arrived here Friday evening for a visit With relatives. Mrs. Renicker is a sister of Sherman Thornton. Mr. Renicker is in the shoe business in Greensburg and in common with other retail and wholesale shoe dealers is onjnying good -long profits wh’.ch soon fill the cash register and keep the bank account large. ■i W . ■

“Ain’t aJOHN # B. a grand arid glorious feelin?” We have more STETSON HATS in stock than any other store between Lafayette and Hammond. $6 up

HARMON RE-SELLS WALL STREET FARM.

Louis Harmon has negotiated the sale of the former W. R. Browh farm on Wall Street in Barkley township. A short time ago Mr. Harmon sold this farm to Fred Berger, of Goodland, for the then owneri Charles Stath, at $lB5 per acre. Mr. Harmon has sold this farm again, the new owners being Charles Moody and A. O. Moore. The price received by Berger was S2OO per acre, or $60,750 cash for the three hundred and three acres. It is understood that Ralph Moore, A. O. Moore’s son, will mov(T upon this farm March 1.

MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Guy Arnold, born in Newton county, July 13, 1898, present residence Wolcott, occupation farmer, and Stella Opal Alson, born in White county November 23, 1899, present residence Remington, occupation housekeeper; First marriage. Ceremony performed by the Re : /. E. W. Strecker, pastor of the Trinity M.\E. church of this city.

ABE MARTIN.

[lndianapolis News.] Accordin’ t’ th’ way ever’thing else costs, we shouldn’t git any peanuts at alb fer a nickel. It don’t make no difference how blind love is as long as you’re covered with - •

FROM FLUNKIED LUXURY TO CHIEF OF ALLEY GANG IS RICH GIRL’S COMEDY FALL.

Steering a high-powered sport, automobile down Riverside Drive is vastly different and not near as much fun as shoving *a push cart down a tenement street, so Amy Burke, played by Mary Pickford, discovers in “The Hoodlum,” the second production produced in her own studios, which will be seen tonight at the Princess theatre. Landing on sordid Creighen street as a snob, Amy Burke is converted into a star crap-shooter, a nimblefingpred potato jpeeler,- the—official style setter for the tough gHfcanft: the most kindly and humanitarian person in the tenements^ From his Fifth Avenue estate Amy’s -grandfather watches his favorite with acute curiosity. He is more surprised to discover one night that Amy and a tenement friend'are in the act of cracking his safe. Replete with novel comedy situations, and softened by the romance of Amy and a tenement “towel thief,” “The Hqodlum” is one of the most interesting and funniest of attractions.

WOW!

An Oakland for immediate delivery. A Franklin for immediate delivery. Hudson super six touring, S. X. touring, Olds six and last, but not least, a Monroe for next week. It beats all how business keeps up. . . ■ Why pad the dictionary with words like “enough?” A hunfan never gets enough of the good things in life and a good American never knows when to yell enough. If you’ve got that much pep left you ain’t licked yet. Most guys that are King George up town are just plain i George to the wife and kids. —Hugh Kirk. Orders now being taken for fad delivery from the Guaranteed Nursery company. Stock failing to live replaced free. Charles Pefley.

FRAID DUTCH IS FORGETTING THE OLD HOME STATE.

Rensselaer Republican, Rensselaer, Indiana. Dear Sirs: I am enclosing clipping fpr two reasons: One, to show that I am still residing The - pape* “ after being away for fifteen years; the second reason, “Hod” Eller does not belong to Muncie, Ind., but lives in Danville, 111., the best city in the state, and has lived here since he was seven years of age. Sincerely yours, F. P. MEYER. The above letter was received by - The Republican this morning and takes exception to an article which appeared in an issue this week which gave the credit for Cincinnati’s victory over Chicago to the Indiana battery—Eller and Rariden. Mr. Meyer is a booster for Danville first, last and all the time, and does not like to see his adopted city slighted when Eller is mentioned. It is true that Danville has been the home of Eller for many years, who now shares the title of leading citizen with Joseph G. Cannon. But Horace “Hod” was born in Mtmcie, Ind., on the fifth day of July in the year 1894, and therefore this is his native state. Abraham Lincoln has been claimed by both Indiana and Illinois, but, nevertheless, the fact remains that Kentucky bears the honor of being the mother state of. the famous ex-president. We admire the spirit of Mr, Meyer in his fight for recognition of his home city—but we stiß contend that “Hod” belongs to Indians.

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

i-——Washington, D. C., Oct. 10. With sugar already a scarce article and congress wrestling with the problem, the country is also confronted with a coffee shortage. The senate is preparing to rush through a sugar control bill and house members, led by Representative Fordney, of Michigan, are urging the dispatch of idle government ships for Brazilian coffee to relieve the shortage and bring down the price. The industrial conference which striSk ne< deadlock n over proposal to arbitrate the steel strike; Employers do not relish the Gompers proposal that the conference arbitrate the strike, feeling that mere adoption of the proposal would be recognition of the strikers as against the steel corporation. There will be some more thinking about it next week before any action is taken. Senator Norris struck a blow at President Wilson’s defense of the Shantung agreement in the peace treaty when he read a telegram from Mr Wilson thankng him for correcting an “unintentional inaccuracy m one of my speeches.” The Pjesident has. repeatedly stated that he was forced into the Shantung settlement because of secret engagements entered into by Japan, Great Britain, France, and Italy before the United States declared war, agreements made to draw Japan into the war. The fact is, as Senator Norns disclosed, that Japan entered the war August 23, 1914, and the secret agreements were not made until March 27, 191 V. passed the house finally today and now goes to the president for approval. The wets have no hope for disapproval.

THE WEATHER. ————— y Forecast for Indiana: Cloudy in north; probably rain in south and central portions tonight and bunday. Colder tonight in east and central portions.

AT THE STAR THEATRE THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES - TONIGHT - * ' , Evelyn Greeley —lN—“Bringing Up Betty” Also 12th Episode of the “Lightning Raider” * . MONDAY May Allison “Island of Intrigue” A Comedy Romance g _ _ TUESDAY - —•- ■ -—-- -r —v;; Mary Pickford “The Eagle’s Mate” WEDNESDAY Louise Giaume “The Goddess of Lost Lake” A ParalU Special

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