Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 171, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1920 — Page 1

No. 171.

25 Per Cent Reduction On All Couch Hammocks All Swings and all Wood Porch Furniture , , As you know the summer has been cool and the sale on porch furniture has been very slow. We do not want to carry this stock over to another year, so will offer this reduction. , This is seasonal furniture and we must move it. 1-4 off 1-4 off W. J. WRIGHT

MOTHER AND TWO DAUGHTERS WED

Valparaiso, Ind., July 16.- —A Valparaison mother and her twin daughters will have no difficulty recalling their wedding anniversary. The entire family assumed marital vows last night three ceremonies being performed by two clergymen. Mrs. Lillie Zane became the wife of John Hively, a prominent business man and Cora and Nora, the daughters, became the brides of _Wm. Baker and Harry Erle respectively. The twins are prominent in the town’s social circles.

THE JUNIOR CHAUTAUQUA

The Junior Supervisor of the Mutual Chautauqua wants to meet Cvery boy in town and country who likes basket ball or volley ball at Milroy Park at 9 o’clock Monday morning to learn the game of Newcomb. She wants to meet every girl who likes to play games at ten o’clock on Monday morning She wants to meet all the little folks from ages of three to seven at two o’clock Monday afternoon. See the paper each evening for a program for next day’s events of the Junior chautauqua.

Louis Messinger underwent a major operation at the hospital today It is doubtful whether Senator Harding will be as surprised on being officially notified of his nomination as many of us were. Kansas City Star.

, PRINCESS THEATRE ku "-’fl MATINEE—2:3O NIGHT—7:IB L - —TODAY—j Thoma* H. Ince Present* . Douglas Maclean and Doris May . -in— '■ “Twenty-Three and a Half Hour’s Leave” Paramount Mack Sennett Comedy “SPEAK EASY” Featuring Charlie Murray, Mane Prevost and Eddie Gribbon. Admission: Adult., 25c—3c—28c; Children, 10c—le—11c. MONDAY, JULY 19TH FRANK MAYO AND ORA CAREW “THE PEDDLER OF LIES”

She was the pampered daughter of one of the most aristocratic families in the millionaire summer colony. He was an itinerant peddler, in freakish garb, traveling the highways and by-ways in a battered truck, fiilled with junk of his > celling. * . He halted his. truck in a shady nook of the main road- and made himself an ex-officio member of the .wealthy colony. How his

STAR THEATRE £ —TONIGHT—MADALI NE "TRAVERSE —W If “LOST HONEY” Alee 14th Episode of “The Trail of The Octopus” Featur iug Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber.

The Evening Republican.

ITEMS FOR THE BUSY READER.

48-er> Repudiate Labor Nominations. —J. A. Hopkins, chairman of the committee of the Forty-Eighters, has issued a statement attacking the newly founded ‘‘Farmer-Labor” party and announcing that there was still a demand for a “real new party.” Lega! O. K. On Coal Measure. — Gov. James P. Goodrich, having been advised that a law to regulate the distribution and control of coal prices would be legal will urge the legislature to enact the same during the special session. Attica Boy Drowns.—Charles Watkins, age 19, of Attica, was ’drowned while swimming near that city Friday. McCray Will Be Guest At Clinton County Fair. —The Frankfort Cres-cent-News announces that Warren T. McCray, the Republican candidate for governor of Indiana, will be the guest of the Clinton county fair association on Thursday, August 26.

All Boy Scouts will meet next Monday evening, at 7:30 o’clock, in Milroy Park. The Superintendent of the Junior Chautauqua wishes to meet you. All other boys are invited to attend. Also tent pitching’ SCOUTMASTER.

There will be meeting at our house Sunday at 2:30 p. m., July 18. Everybody welcome; John Fenwick.

strange adventures wove themselves Jn with the existence of the beautiful heiress, how he first won her curiosity, then the respect and finally her love, and how he was the means of catching a band of crooks, forms the plot of the “Peddler of Lies.” » INTERNATIONAL CURRENT EVENTS. 17c and lie •- ■ ■ 'S ' I '

ATTENTION BOY SCOUTS

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JULY 17. 1920.

TAX BILL PASSES HOUSE

STRONG OPPOSITION DEVELOPS AGAINST LEGALIZING BILL IN SENATE. I Indianapolis, Ind., July 16.—Republican leaders after battling to victory today in the lower house of the Indiana general assembly for their tax bill, legalizing the horizontal increase made by the state board, found themselves confronted with another formidable force in the senate tonights The legalizing act as prepared by Representative Harry B. Tuthill, of Michigan City, passed the house today with only a few amendments by a vote of 63 to .30. k The administration leaders expect, nowever, that m the bill coming before the senate tomorrow for enactment they will have the necessary votes to pass it substantially as it was approved by the house. The struggle over the tax question caused the leaders to lose hope of a sine die adjournment tomorrow and they now believe that the special session will continue into next week with adjournment probably Monday. - Substitue Proposal. - Strong sentiment prevails among some of the senate republicans in favor of a substitute tax measure, prepared by representatives of the Indiana federation of farmers’ associations. John GJ Brown, of Monon, president of the administration, appeared in caucus to support this measure. The administration leaders held out for their plan, however. War Memorial Bill. While the senate republicans discussed the tax problem, a committee of 13 house members, one from each congressional district, discussed the war memorial, bill advocated by Governor James P. Goodrich. There was considerable opposition reported tothe ten million dollar project, and it was expected the committee would report back to the house some modified, memorial plan. The new war memorial plan will probably be presented to the house tomorrow. The conference committee from the senate and house is expected to report tomorrow morning oh the emergency appropriation measure which was sent to conference today when the house refused to accept the senate amendments to the bill. Both houses held perfunctory sessisions tonight. The senate had difficulty in getting a quorum. The house passed a number of bills to second reading before adjournment. Both houses will meet again at 10 a. m. tomorrow. Election Law. The house this afternoon passed the bill which will make the necessary changes in the election law machinery to take care of the increased votes when the women s suffrage amendment is finally ratified. The bill was passed last night by the senate, and it is now ready for the governor’s signature. The bill when taken up in the house received the support of both parties, as it did in the senate. The vote in the house was 85 to 0, the rules being suspended to. pass the bill. Following the passage of the election bill the house again suspended sthe rules and passed the registration act which provides that registration boards shall sit from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. and for the registration of voters who are unable to go to the registration places. The vote on this measure was 89 to 0. It is now ready for the governor’s signature.

Legalizing Bill. Republican leaders in the house were relieved today when* by a vote of 63 to 30 the bill of Representative H. B. Tuthill legalizing the action of the state tax board in making horizontal increases m assessments with its passage. This is one of the emergency measures recommended by Governor Jas. P. Goodrich. The democratic minority, augmented by*some of the republican members of the Marion county delegation- .voted against the MU. The tax bill was the subject at a six hour caucus yesterday, followed by another caucus of two hours this morning. The republican majority finally agreed upon the Tuthill bill with three minor amendments. The most important of the three amendments is in the second section and .regards the fihng of petitions for claims of property owners who have been assessed more than 100 per cent valuation by any assessment legalized uoder the act. The amendment provides that where the county board of review finds that such an assessment has been made they shall certify the petitionera for relief to the state board for final examination and order. The house also passed another administration measure today. This is the biU providing for the abolishment of the employment commission and placing its functions in control ‘of the industrial commission. The homte suspended its Again and passed the bill 65 to 7. The bill of which Senator H. E. Negley, republican, of Indianapolis, is the author, had previously passed the senate and is now ready for the governors signature. _ Repeal Primary Lpw. ! FoUowing a lively debate the house adopted by a viva voce vote > the majority report Of the elections committee favoring passage of a bill to repeal the primary election law. The bill was introduced by Repre-

sentatives John M. Grayson, of Vincennes, and Edgar T. Laughlin, of Odon. A minority report recommended indefinite postponement The house took favorable action on the bill of Senator A. H. Beardsley, of Elkhart, providing that school bonds redeemable within five years may bear interest up to six per cent This bill also goes to the governor, having been passed by the senate. A bill introduced in the senate by Senator C. G. Munton, of Kendallvill, and passed by the upper house was passed by the lower house under suspension of the rules and sent to the governor. It repeals a 1919 amendment to drainage laws affecting Noble and LaGrange counties. The senate spent most of the day straightening out a parliamentary tangle over the emergency appropriation bill. Late in the afternoon the senate completed consideration of the bill and it was sent back to the house with numerous amendments. The house refused to accept the amendment and it was sent to conference.

BOOKS OF RAUB ELEVATOR SHOW LOSS OF $40,000

Lafayette, Ind., July 16.—That Lee Kelley, the Raub, (Ind.,) grain merchant who disappeared June 29, had been speculating en the Chicago Board of Trade has been established, it is said, by an examination of the Farmers Elevator Company’s books. It is not believed Kelley reaped any personal benefit as the books show the company is indebted to a Chicago commission house in the sum of approximately $40,000. Kelley dealt with the commission house in the name of the company with which he was employed and he permitted his profits to stand until they were swept away by losses. Officials of the grain company say they do not expect to be made to pay the loss charged to the company as Kelley was not an agent and was never authorized to speculate for the company. The officials of the company say they will pay all ligitimate debts contracted by Kelley.

MOROCCO YOUTH DROWNS.

Attica, Ind., July 16.—While swimming in Pine creek, at .the old dam a few miles west of here, Charles Watkins of Morocco, Ind., 19 years old, son of Mrs. Ed kins, was drowned about 3 o’clock this afternoon. The young man, with his brother Albert and his Cousin, Charles Micklee, Had gone to the creek to bathe. They were all in the water when young Watkins sudenly called for help and sank. He came" to the surface and young Micklee atempted to aid him, but the drowning boy was helpless, and Micklee was unable to hold him.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Henry O. .Timmons et ux to J. Frank Fenwick, June 26, w hf nw ,ne nw 33-28-7, 120 acres, Jordan, $13,800/ , x „ Emma A. Shedd et al to Harry E. Gifford, July 28, 1919, block 4, Rensselaer, Van Rensselaer Southeast Add. SIO,OOO.

DR. JAMES HENRY M’LAREN

A rare treat Is in store on the first day of the Chautauqua. Following the concert both afternoon and evening, there will be a most Interesting lecture by the above noted author and speaker. Doctor McLaren is of Scottish ancestry, with, as has been said, “just enough Irish to make it interesting.” In the preparation of his subject matter he sparer neither labor nor expense in his search for original sources both at home and in foreign lands. Doctor McLaren has been characterized as “The dramatic orator of California,” by those most familiar with his platform performances. His lecture on “The Flags of the World” has taken its place among the accepted successes of the Chautauqua. Although thorough and authoritative, the doctor remains simple in his style, holding the attention and interest of the children as well as the more matured. As an author he has gained a wide hearing and his works in prose and poetry are found in the best libraries. D« not miss the first day. At the Chautauqua the First Day.

WEATHER. 1 Showers probably tonight and Sunday. Wanner tonight northeast portion.

GOING AWAY? ■f ’ . /,s'. ■■■ - -V.’ t •.> » j Es < . jpSK 4 - * ' I ' • ■■ • _ . ... " a z —■ • -jj .->■■ pS You will find your luggage at Murray’s—Hand Bags, Suit Cases and Trunks. A Tip—Men you will find traveling a real pleasure if you wear a Palm Beach Suit from Murray’s. Also Hart Schaffner & Marx Sample Line includes Mohairs, Dixie Weaves, and Crashes—-a • dandy assortment. And My Lady will find that cool gingham and voile dresses are 1 being worn on train or boat and in the city. MURRAY’S

MORE AUTO DRIVERS ARRESTED FRIDAY NIGHT

Eight more drivers of automobiles were arrested Friday night, bringing the total number of arrests for the day to nineteen, eleven having been arrested in the afternoon. All were charged with driving a car without license plates. The group of eleven were, fined $1 and costs, amounting to $9:35 each, by Squire S. C. Irwin, the aggregate sum paid being $103.85. These cars were Fords and were being taken to Chicago. The eight men arrested in the evening were driving Nash cars and were en route to Kentucky. They were taken into Squire Irwin’s court where they were given the $9.35 penalty. ? Michael Kuboske, of this city, was arrested this Saturday morning charged with violating the law in regard to license plates, and was taken before Squire Irwin. Mr. Kuboske plead not guilty and will employ counsel and stand trial la-

COUNTY AGENTS TO MEET

Lafayette, Ind., July 16.—A pretentious program has been arranged! for the July conference of county l agents in district No. 3, which will, in the nature of a picnic and outing, the county agents having been invited to participate. The outing will be held at Battle Ground on Monday, July 19. The principal features of the session will be the following addresses: “Plans for Certified Seed in Indian,” Ward Ostrander, crops department, Purdue; “1920 Hessian Fly Injury and Prevention for 1921” Calvin Perdue, Clinton county agent; “History of Battle Ground,’’ F. M. Shanklin, Purdue, assistant state club leader, and “Remodeling a Farm,” Lynn Robertson, Purdue, head, of farm management department.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. July 16 . 85 54 July 17 82 54

New York, July 16.—Thousands of Italians in bare feet made a pilgramage to the Mount Carmel Roman Catholic church here today to attend religious ceremonies in honor of the patron saint of Italy and to do penance for past sins. The ceremonies began at midnight last night and will continue throughout today and until midnight tomorrow night.

Guss Larsh has re-eiitered the hospital for medical attention.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by The Farmers Grain Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Chicago, July 17, 1920. Live Stock Market. Hogs, receipts, 5,000; top, >16.10. Cattle, receipts, 2,000. Sheep,* receipts, 7,000. Indianapolis Hogs, receipts, 6,000; top, >16.50. Grein Markets. March whea opened at 2.63 and 2.61 1-2; closed at 2.57-. Dec. wheat opened at 2.59 and 2.58; closed at 2.53-. ' July oats opened at .89 and closed at 89 1-8. - „„ „ „ . Sept, oats opened at .76 7-8 and 77 1-8; closed at .76 5-8 and 3-4. Dec. oats opened at .75 3-8 and 1-2; dosed at .75 1-2. July corn opened at 1.50; closed at 1.49 1-4. , i t 9. Sejt corn opened at 1.50 I-*, closed at 1.49 1-8. Dec. corn opened at 1.38 3-8 and 7-8; closed at 1.36 1-2 and 3-4. Saturday local grain prices were: oetfr OOe? corny >1.40; rye, >1.90 and wheat, >2.50.

BAB’S CHRONIC GROUCH ERUPTS

The scab on Bab’s running sore must have been rubbed off, for Ms grouch again has had an eruption and has belched forth lava of bitter bile in an attack upon the front office force of the Republican. We are fortunate that we have not been haled into court by good citizens of this city for attempting to blackmail their characters and have to give as our excuse that it helped to build up our circulation. We might take to the back door but we have not had to get down on our knees and beg for mercy at the hands of those whose reputations we had tried to ruin. Further eruption from Bab will undoubtedly be forthcoming. No one is a match for 'Bab when it comes to down-right personal abuse and misrepresentation. He inherited that gift and has carefully trained it all his life.

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF

Washington, D. C/, July 16 Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democrat nominee for the vice-presi-dency, returned to his desk at the navy department and predicted the Democrats would soon drive Senator Harding from his front porch in Marion. A big reception is planned when Gov. Cox arrives in Washington tomorrow for Ids conference with President Wilson. Government employes organisations are planning an appeal to President Wilson as a result of the refusal of Postmaster General Burleson to permit postal employes who have reached the age of retirement under the new law, but lack enough years to qualify for a pension, to retain their positions. The Polish situation was the subject of the conference participated in by Secretary of State Colby, Hugh Gibson, United States minister to Poland, and John F. Smulski, chairman of the national Polish committee.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. National. New York, 7; Pittsburg, 0. 17 innings. St. Louis, 11; Philadelphia, 2. Brooklyn, 6; Cincinnati, 4. Boston, 3; Chicago, 2. American. Philadelphia, 5; Cleveland, 4. " Chicago, 4-8; Washington, 1-5. St. Louis, 5; New York, 2. Detroit, 6; Boston, 5.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News. If amateur brewers dared t* advertise wouldn’ ther be some tall boastin’? Th’ Cox Club has declared fer equal representation, Mias Mame Moon choosin’ th’ bass. drum.

One thing in favor of Mr. Debs for President is that his traveling expenses are expected to be light for several years.—Louisville Courier Journal. The barn on the Win Walter farm one and one-half miles east of Mt. Ayr was destroyed by Are about two o’clock this Saturday morning. The bark of a dog atoMP ed Mr. Walter and upon arising he discovered the fire. The flames had gained too much headway to be subdued. The horses were saved. Mr. Walter will not be a heavy loser as he carried some insmrsmse. The annual Van Rensselaer «Mb picnic will be held at Take Maxinkuekee Sunday. The party will leave here at eight o’clock and will probably reach the resort shout eleven o’clock, the distance being in the neighborhood of sixty eight miles. The committee on arrangements estimates that there wulbe about one hundred and forty in attendance

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