Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 129, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 May 1920 — Page 1

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- We are showing three complete cane back parlor suites covered in blue and mulberry velour. Have two extra davenports in blue velour that we will sdltseparately. W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer, Indiana

BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET JUNE 7

The Jasper county Board of Review will meet the first Monday in June, to review the assessments made by County Assessor Thornton and his aides, and, if necessary, make changes to equalize the assessments. Judge Hanley recently appointed Ellis Jones, of Remington, and Charles Peregrine, of Tefft, to assist the auditor, treasurer and assessor in the work.

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.

NuHnwl Boston, 5-5; New York, 2-0. Philadelphia, 5; Brooklyn, 4. St. Louis, 16; Cincinnati, 9. American. Chicago, ft; Philadelphia, 1. New York, 6; Boston, 1.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News). Th’ ole fashioned, wife that used t’ git int* her husband’s smokin t’erbacker now has a son who his wife’s lilac water. Tell p I’m not painted,’ said Miss Fawn Lippincut, when she heard th doorbell ring last evenin’. Don’t forget the ©range sale at Rowen’s grocery Saturday. Phone 202.

Tailor Made Suits $45 - UP WOOLENS ARE COMING DOWN. JXS&. X JfiTi iS ■ell you a raft rat to your measure for less mo»ey. Call in and see sOnples. I can save you money. JOHN WERNER The Tailor Over Post Office.

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A POSSIBLE STATE ROAD FOR THE WEST SIDE

Highway Commission, Indianapolis, Indiana. Dear Sirs: At a meeting held in the town of North Judson, on May 24th, 1920, the following resolutions were adopted: “'Resolved, That a State Highway should be established beginning at the town of Reynolds, Indiana, running straight North to the town of Monon; thence North to the town of Francesville; thence North to the town of Medaryville; thence North to a point one mile North of San Pierre, Indiana, connecting with the Yellowstone Trail.” “It was further resolved that this road would be of public utility, that it would connect the important cities of Lafayette and Michigan City, that it would not be closer than sixteen miles to any other State Road, that it is a straight line, without any turns or high grade crossings, that the distance would be, twenty-five miles, with only three Railroad Crossing?.” I Respectfully yours, WILLIAM L. WOOD, i Representative Jasper, Newton and Benton Counties. JAY J. OVERMEYER, Representative Porter County. GEORGE W. HANSELL. Representative White and Pulaski. S. C. SHILLING. Representative Marshall County. WILL BROWN. ■Joint Senator Jasper, Newton, Lake and Porter Counties. ... A state highway beginning at Warsaw running west through Argos, Culver, Bass Lake, North Judson, San Pierre, LaCrosse and Kouts to Hebron has been asked for and seems likely to be granted.—Francesville Tribune.

The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending st 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. May 28 66 88

WEATHERPartly cloudy tonight. Slightly cooler extreme south .portion. Saturday fair and warmer. Call early for specials at Rowen’s grocery. Phone 202.

TEMPERATURE.

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MMMILAERf INDIANA. FRIDAY, MAY M 1920.

TO PURCHASE FIRE TRUCK

COUNCIL DECIDES UPON AMER-ICAN-LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK —SPLENDID INVESTMENT Although the contract has not yet been signed, the city council, through the recommendation of the siurchasing committee, has practicaly decided to purchase an AmericanLaFrance fire truck at a cost of 17,650, which will meet the approve aT of practically all our citizens. ‘ -The question of purchasing a fire truck has been hanging fire for several months and it was only after careful consideration that the members of the council decided to make the purchase. Rensselaer has been represented by a splendid fire company for many years, in fact it has stood well up among the cities of the state in this respect, and, only in the matter of a motorizing the fire equipment has the city stood still, while many of the smaller towns have made the advancement. , „ . — , The American-LaFrance is made by an Elmira, N. Y., concern, dealing exclusively in fire apparatus, and is regarded as the best fire truck on the market. The truck is strongly constructed to the minutest detail and the guaranty of the company is so rock-ribbed that there need be no fear but that the truck will meet every requirement. In addition the apparatus will be inspected twice each year by an expert from the company free of charge. . , The American-LaFrance is used by practically all of the larger cities. Its weight* is 7,500 pounds and has a 75-horse power motor, with a 1484pch wheel base, pie engine is made of solid steel with the exception of the base which is made of cast aluminum, making it lighter but just as substantial. The engine is so equipped that by a slight change a pump can be attached which will make it possible to throw a three-quarter inch stream, a volume sufficient to tear the shingles off of any building. However, this pump would be used only in extreme cases. It seems that the council has acted wisely in the matter and that the investment is a splendid one. In addition to giving added fire protection to the city it will give protection to the smaller towns of the vicinity, as the truck will travel at | a speed of fifty miles an hour. Although the expenditure will seem great to’ some few, nevertheless the I increased efficiency of the company and’ the satisfaction that the city is well protected from fire losses should serve to show that the investmept is a small one after all. In addition there will be the saving of over seven hundred dollars yearly which is now being spent for horse feed. With the disposal of the fire team the city teamster will also have many hours which may be given over to keeping the streets in condition. Other plans, not for publication at this time, which will be for the greater good of the city if the ‘ truck is purchased, are in the making at this time. The delivery of the truck will not be made for ninety days at least

LAWSON COMES TO THE RESCUE OF PUBLISHERS

Chicago, May 27.—Victor F. Lawson, publisher of the Chicago Daily News, has released 100 tons of news print to be distributed to smaller newspapers in need of supplies which are reported to face suspension if immediate assistance is not given, it was announced today. A number of newspapers are without mill connections, according to J L. Fearing, western manager of the International Paper Company, who said that the action -of Mr. Lawson and other large publishers in releasing part of their tonnage at the request of the International Paper company, George H. Mead company and other concerns, had saved more than fifty daily news-

papers from suspension. Mr. Fearing who asked Mr. Lawson to release the tonnage, said he found him anxious to co-operate in the plan for newspaper relief. At Mt. Lawson’s request, the paper will be distributed by Mr. Fearing, who said that this action as well as that of other large publishers had already had a softening effect on the “spot” market, and that there were indications of an early _ adjustment of the news print situa-

tion, . - Mr. Fearing stated that so far as possible, distribution of the paper would be effected through the committee on news print supply. „ Misses Lillian Oglesby and Martha Taylor, of Gary returned to their homes in Gary this afternoon, after a few days visit here with friends. Miss Monta Oglesby will remain for a few more days’ visit with her relatives. . / , Just think of it! In these days of H. C . L. you can buy your choice of several dozen boys’ suits at 17.98 at Rowles 4k Parker’s. Mrs. Seott-Hilliard arid daughter went to Van Woort, Ohio, today to visit her parents. * ’

FORTY FOUR ARE GRADUATED

DISTINGUISHED ORATOR MAKES HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS. Forty-four young people were graduated by the Rensselaer high school Thursday evening in one of the most interesting school* functions ever held in -this city. The First Christian church was beautifully decorated and the large capacity of that edifice was insufficient to contain all of those anxious to be present at the exercises. The speaker for the occasion was Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter of Topeka, Kan., an orator of national prominence. Mrs McCarter was formerly principal of the Rensselaer high school. Her address was pronounced to be one of the very best ever given in this city. A brief report of the address has been furnished us by Col. George H. Healey, who was present and who also was formerly a student under Mrs. McCarter in the local high school.

Encouraging the members of the graduating class of 1920 to “build big” Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter, of Topeka, Kans., herself a member of the Rensselaer high school faculty prior to thirty-three years ago, gave valuable suggestions to the boys and girls and inspired the large audience with the fervor of. her address. “The high school commencement,” said the speaker, “is the great annual event in the history of the community, for it reaches the very heart of it and its people, inspires the best thought of all those interested in good government and the development of the best in mankind and opens the way to the solution of problems that only education and mental development and high ideals can solve. And it is a great day for me to come back here after a third of a century and find the largest class in the history of the school on the threshold of the duties of broader opportunity. The honor of the occasion is all mine. I find a city of great development over the days of my school service here. Your lawns are well kept, your streets have been improved, your homes radiate the happiness of your right thinking, your church are larger and ‘better and your community in every respect seems much better than it was when I left here and I am certain your interest in your schools and in the annual graduation classes is shown in the physical evidences I have., mentioned. Mrs. McCarter then took as her theme the suggestions made by Tom Brown’s father as his son started away to Rugby, when he said: “Boy, I want you to be a brave, honest Englishman, a gentleman and a Christian.” It was fulsome advice and Mrs. McCarter would change it only to say, “Boys and girls, be brave, honest Americans, gentle women and men, and be Christians.” -

Great responsibility and great duty, give great promise and great reward. The call for trained minds was never so great as now. The disclosures of the war suggest the endeavor of all for improvement of our educational opportunities, for better health and greater patriotism. [ had promised myself not to speak of the war but it seems impossible not to do So and now the problems that have grown out of it are so essential of proper solution that you who are just entering the broad field of life can help to determine them rightly.

“Courtesy and refinement are accomplishments that make for happiness and influence the world in a manner most favoraby. The qualities of courage and honesty are greater in importance than ever before. You will be 'called upon daily to do things that require great moral courage. You must be prepared to perform them and to exercise every power for right ana honesty you possess, to keep right ideas?/foremost. Be honest in dol- ■ lars ~ and cents and be honest in every transaction and be honest with yourselves. In so doing you are cultivating qualities of gentle-

ness and refinement. There is no calling in life in which dignity is not necessary for the satisfaction of oneself. Study' things that make you kind and considerate. Rudeness and roughness are not a benefit at any time. The athletic games that exercise every bit of strength and dash that strong men are capable of can be played on the square and without shocking the finer qualities of those who participate in them.

“Be patriotic to America. Obey its laws, participate in the opportunities of government, reverence the flag, and improve the ideals of humanity as established by our constitutioh, becoming in your development more and more a part of the greatest nation of all time. 1 above all be Christian. Nothing so ; certainly assures a happy memory as a well spent Christian life. And • all the time have lofty ambitions and build big with confidence and Mrs. McCarter was interrupted on one or two occasions by applause Land when she had finished the large audience indulgedTjri several minutes of enthusiastic hand-clapping. . The diplomas were presented by

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Mr. A. H. Hopkins of the school board. He made a very impressive talk. Miss Blanche Merry, a member of the high school faculty, presented the following awards for scholarship : Seniors— First—-Harold Nowels. Second—Mary Coen. Juniors— First—Forest Osborne. Second—Gladys Shaw. Sophomores— First —Willis Wright. Second—Mabel Eisele. Freshmen— First—John Hopkins.— Second—Alice Lang. The prizes awarded by The General Van Rensselaer Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were presented by Miss Maude Daugherty, the vice regent. Miss Daugherty made a short interesting address which was very much appreciated. The awards were as follows: Senior Class Themes

BOYS First—Harold Halleck __s3.oo Second —Orval, Rowen $2.00 GIRLS ! First —Jennie Benson ,$3.00 ( Second—Luella Harmon $2.00 Domestic Science—Beet Dress. First—Elizabeth Hebard $3.00 Second—Lois Bates--. $2.00 Manual Training—Lathe. First—Jesse Brown $2.00 Second—Philip Hauser $1.50 Honorable mention: Ernest Richards and Milton Roth. Bench Work. First—William Putts ! $2.00 Second—Allen Stewart---- - --sl-50 Honorable mention: George Barber and Wayne Davisson. In Grades—Bench Work First—James Cooper — _sl.oo Second—Jack Grant SI.OO Honorable mention: Ivan Williamson and Delos Merritt.

NO MIRROR GAZING WILL BE DONE THIS YEAR

Chicago, May 27.—The cider, grape juice, ginger ale and near beer beverages will flow during the G. O. P. national convention here beginning June 8, but the lid is' on hard liquor. Government prohibition agents, aided by' dry sleuths, were prepared today to censure closely what is drunk at the coming convention. Reports that bell boys have formed a trust and agreed not to sell whiskey for less than S4O a pint have come to prohibition agents and the prospect of several of them getting jobs as bell hops was considered entirely probable to prevent any smuggling of liquor into guests Soft drink “bars” are expected to do a big business. What space hasn't been grabbed by politicians for a headquarters has been taken oyer for convention week by soft drink seller and confectioners.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by the Farmers Grain Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Chicago, 111., May 28 Live Stock Market. Hogs, receipts, 28,000; carry over 10,000; higher, 15c; top, $15.15. Cattle, receipts, 5,000. Sheep, receipts, 5,000. Indianapolis Hogs, 8,000; top, $15.00. „ ’ * Grain Market. May oats opened at 1.04; closed July oats opened at .89 3-8; closed at .87 5-8 and 3-8. Sept, oats opened at .75 3-4 ana 1-2; closed at .75 1-8 and 1-4. May corn opened at 1.93; closed St July 9 at 1.67 1-2 And 1,67 ;closea st 4.68 3-8 Sept, corn opened at 1.55 1-8 and 1.54 1-2; closed at 1.51 3-8 and 1-2. ,•

COUNTY AGENT ISSUES WARNING ON NEMATODES

The county agent is in receipt of a bulletin from the Purdue agricultural experiment station in which a warning is issued on nematodes, a bacteria which has been shipped into Indiana from the south and which threatens to destroy the tomato plants. The bulletin follows and should be read by all garden growers: During the past week nematodes which cause the diseased condition of plants known as root knot have been found on some tomato .plants which are being shipped into Indiana from the south. Root knot resembles somewhat the root tubercles of the legumes. Thio pest causes great losses to tomatoes under greenhouse conditions, but owing to our winter weather conditions, so far as information at the Experiment Station shows, it by I not developed in the open to a suf- ! ficient extent to cause serious loss, (except in northern Indiana on muck ‘soils. Whether infested plants that are set in the field will produce a profitable crop is not known. There is I no experimental evidence on this 'point If healthy plants are availfable it is believed that diseased plants should not be' used. Inspection of each lot of plants should be made to conserve those lots that are healthy and separate so far as possible such lots as are infested. Attention is specifically called to the fact that not all importations are infested. . ,

It cannot be stated whether plant* that wereftnported last year were infested or not. If" so, they were able when set under field conditions to outgrow the disease, as uniformly good results wen reported from the use of southern plants during 1919. I If plants affected with root knot - are used, good soil, fertilisation, cultivation, and good cultural methods generally will at least give these 'plants the best chance to overcome such trouble. It is also probable I from the evidence at hand that in clay soils plant* are less likely to be seriously injured. The Experiment Station cannot at this time advise relative to. the results that may be expected from the use of such plants. We cannot sav that any damage will result out we feel that the tomato grower* and canners are entitled to all information available m order Wt all may act in the light of th* fulliest knowledge. . I This root knot trouble is caused by a microscopic worm which enters I the root from the soil and causes | the gall to develop. Those worms multiply very rapidly within th*

Any lots of southern grown plants that appear to be infested may be healed-in or trenched and sent to the Experiment Station at Lafayette where they will be•whined by specialists m the Department of Botany. Such plants W be held in the uirtfltho Station has opportunity todeterm ine whether root knot is present.

WALL STREET EDWARDS AND JOHNSON

! New York, May 27 “]*• *”* quotation of odds ** r betting on tire tion today indicated , wards of New Je «ey was ocratic favorite and Senator Hiram Johnson the Remiblican. TJe quotations by a client of James w. Ball and Company are odd* agmnm the relative chance* pf p thel*uding condidates. They are: Repu n Johnson 8 to 5; Wood 4 to den and Hughes each 5 ler 6 to 1; Harding and Buopr oacn 20 to 1. . » * « ( Democratic—Edward* 7to 5; Cox 2 to 1; McAdbo 3 t* U IS 1; Wilson, Bryan and Mannan uacu 1 20 K m

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