Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 199, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1920 — Page 1

No. 199.

Second - Hand Sewing Machines. One Singer - $25.00 One Domestic - 18.00 One Peoria - 8.00 a W. J. WRIGHT

SLOW APPLICATIONS FOR VICTORY MEDALS

* Indianapolis, Aug. 17.—Requests for Victory medals are coming in very slowly to the offices of the American Legion and all posts are requested to make immediate application in order to avoid congestion/ on Armistice .day. Within a few days the first post of the legion to be organized in a hospital will be formed at the Wealthwin hospital, near South Bend.

WEDNESDAY NIOGHT CONCERT PROGRAM

March Felicitas March -- Lassus Trombone Overture Valmond Waltz Blue Rose Fox Trot The Moonshines On The Moonshine Overture The Honeymoon Fox Trot In Sweet September Fox Trot 80-La-Bo Waltz Moonlight On The Nile Fox Trot Hold Me March Semper Fidelis

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. National. New York, 8-2: Philadelphia, 7-3. Pittsburg, 10; St. Louis, 6. Cincinnati, 3; Chicago, 2. American. St. Louis, 7-9;, Washington, 2-10. Boston, 4-1; Detroit, 3-3.

Instead of inaugurating “rat killing” week why doea not Kansas propose a twentieth amendment to make rats unconstitutional7'"

PRINCESS THEATRE iSi • MATlNS*—ad* NIGHT—T: 18 y ' —TODAY— Adolph Zukor, Presents , BILLIE BURKE — —lN—“Wanted, A Husband” ♦. — ' —THURSDAY— Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge —IN—“Two Weeks” Adapted from Anthony Wharton’s play “AT THE BARN”

A tala as a Broadway Charus Gist’s advaaturo with three country world will hold its sides With Utthto to “Goldie Lacks’* Si. A? three crusty aW brow. m a play that is just uau«hty enough to U nico-th. story of « .haw girl who speed. uachaperoasd in the home of throe bachdoro— Mintillating with geomiw humor and piqaaot, p*** but moor overstepping the border Rao of good taste.

The Evening Republican.

SUFFRAGE FATE STULL IN DOUBT

Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 17.—The Tennessee House adjourned this afternoon until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning Without taking action on ratification of the Federal suffrage amendment. The vote on the motion for adjournment was 53 to 44 'and was regarded as a victory for i the anti-ratificationists. > TlAee hours of debate on ratification preceded adjournment and on several occasions attempts were made to force a vote. The House, as a whole, however, seemed disposed to grant every member who desired to do so, an opportunity to speak and/there were many who asked to be recognized. Action before noon tomorrow was regarded as certain. Debate on adoption of a resolution proposing ratification of the Federal suffrage amendment was opened today in the lower House of the Tennessee Legislature. The Senate already has adopted the ratification resolution.

TEMPERATURE. The foj'owing is the temperature for the twenty-four hour* ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. Aug. 17 86 56 Aug. 18 • 91 65

We feel justified m announcing that Candidate Debt will also conduct his campaign from his place of residence.

Her costume in her vanity box, she swims by the light of the moms. But horrors! She is discovered by throe very shy bachelors. If you aspire to vamp And knock men cold with your You’ll surely*’ be told as Miss Talmadge unfolds The saucy, now way fas Two Weeks’. Added Attraction _ CLARK’S S-PIECE ORCHESTRA. Admission: Adults, Me 3c I * Children, Wo—le—lie.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, ISM.

JASPER COUNTY NOT RAISED

STATE TAX BOARD CONFIRMS JASPER COUNTY PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS. County Auditor Schuyler C. Robinson has received notice from file state tax board that the assessment of personal property as reported by the Jasper County Board of Review far 1920 had been confirmed. The value of the personal property as reported and confirmed for 1920 is $6,583,145. This is about $400,000 less than the value of personal property for 1919 after the state board made the horizontal raises. , The 1919 value of personal property as reported by the county board of review was, $5,496,830. The Jasper county ‘township assessors and the county board of reviejv are to be congratulated upon having made their assessments so satisfactory that no change needed to be made. A number of counties have had their 1920 personal property assessments increased by the state. tax board. Among these are: 10 per cent in Newton, Switzerland and Vigo; 5 per cent in Boone, Davis. Gibson, Montgomery, Posey and Warren; 7 per cent in Jackson, and 20 per centkin Fountain and Johnson. - x The state tax boaxd has approved the last order of the Jasper county board of review which legalized the 1919 horizontal valuation raises in the several corporations of the county.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS.

The third meeting of the league of Women Voters was held in the Public Library Tuesday, August 17, at 2:30 o’clock. There were thirty present at the first meeting, fifty at the second and at the third the room was filled. . The program that appeared in the Monday evening Republican was followed. The first discussion was given by Mrs. Murray on the Monroe Doctrine. Mrs. Murray gave the events that led to its adoption. The next discussion was on the League of Nations, from a democratic and republican standpoint. The. democratic side was given by Mrs. Randle, Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Gwin. Mrs. Randle, in her discussion, defined the League “of Natibns. Mrs. Mann reconciled the leading objection? to the League and Mrs. Gwin “The Reasons why I an} in favor of the League.” The republican side was given by Miss Merry, Miss Remmeck and Mrs. Dean. Miss Merry favored a League of Nations wherein America could retain her independence to decide right and wrongs abroad, thus keeping the supergovernment at home. Miss Remmeck showed the relation of Washington’s farewell address and the Monroe Doctrine to the League the Monroe Doctrine to the League, of Nations. Mrs. Dean’s argument was 1 given in four points, the nrst, the unequal vote; the second, the conflict with the Monroe Doctrine; third, the difficulty of withdrawal; and fourth, the Article L We would be forced to go to war whether congress declared war or not. The latter part of the program was hdrriedly given. A short discussion on party loyalty by mw. Bellows; the prohibition issue by Mrs. Turfler; the great dangers to our nation by Mrs. Sands; of American Women Mrs- Beam. Mrs. Bringle has asked that every one read an article in the Literary Digest, page 34, entitled:- The Churches To Bridge the Bloody Chasm.” Aug 14 edition. This was the most enthusiastic meeting held and we hope the interest will still keep growing.

SPEND OUTING IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN

W. A. Lutz, Edward Ranton, True D. Woodworth, W- A. McCurtain, Charles Morlan and George E. Collins left at 3:15 this Wednesday morning for Au Train, Mich., where they will spend a two weeks’ outing. The trip Stas made in the automobiles of Mr. Lutz and Mr. Morlan.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by The Farmers Grata Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Chicago, Aug. 18. Live Stock Market. Hogs, receipts, 16,000: top, 116.0 Q. Cattle, receipts, 7,000. Sheep, receipts, 29,000. 7 Grain Markets. March wheat opened at 2.40; closed at 2.40 8-4. , Dec. wheat opened at 2.39; closed at 2.39%. nn J Sept oats opened at .69 3-8 and 1-4; closed at .68 1-8. Dec. oats opened at .69%; closed at .68 1-4. Sept, corn opened at 1.49 1-2 and 1.48 3-4- closed at 1.45 1-8 and 1.45. Dec. corn opened at 1.25 1-2 and 1.25; closed at 1.22 7-8 and 1-28. Wednesday local grain prices were: oats, 63c corn, $1.45; rye, 11.75 and wheat, >2.80. The coal miners and operators being in a deadlock may now bo looked upon as normal again.

IRISH FREEDOM DEMANDED

RESOLUTIONS DECLARE WORLD DEMOCRACY NOT REALIZED WHILE BRITAIN RULES. Indianapolis men and women of Irish descent, at their annual picnic at Turner park, Indianapolis, Sunday in celebration of Irish day, passed resolutions recognizing the Irish republic and declaring, that until Brimh rule in Ireland is abrogated the world has not been made safe for democracy. The resolutions follow: “Assembled to celebrate the anniversary of the great victory of< the Irish army at the battle of- Yellow Ford on Lady day, 1598, we, the men and women of the Irish race in Indianapolis, gs American citizens and lovers of human freedom, send greetings to the Irish republic established by the votes of the Irish people in accordance with the principle of •self-determination. “We assert that the Irish republic is only prevented from functioning completely by the brute force of the British empire, directed by the English King. , No Possibility of Peace. 44 We assert that when such a course as England is now pursuing is permitted there is no truth in the legend that the world has been made safe for democracy; that there is no peace and no possibility of peace, and that the people of Ireland are now, owing to England’s z own action, compelled to make war on England by every means in their power. “We declare as Americans, mindful of the principles of the fathers, of Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, that there can be nothing in common between the oppressive British Empire and the free American Republic and that there can never be Rny alliance, understanding or compact or association in which America can become the associate of such a power as England has shown herself to be. “To this end we urge all our people to oppose to the bitter end for the sake of American independence and the good name of this Republic 'every effort to cause the United States te enter a League of Nations in which Great Britain is in control as the same would not only bar the door forever to Irish freedom, but would shackle and destroy the independence of the United States of America?’

HOOSIERS GOING TO SEE HARDING

Indianapolis, Ind.,Aug. 17. —Indiana folk who go to Marion with the special delegation on August 28th to greet Senator Harding are planning to make this a day of great demonstration. In the first place, each of the locomotives drawing the three or more sections of the special train that will leave Indianapolis will have a special whistle. The locomotives will be decorated with flags and bunting, and banners with four-foot letters proclaiming “Harding-for-President,” and other republican slogans will be posted to the sides of every passenger car. . When the crowd arrives in Marion all plans will be ready for making the affair an “Indiana day.” At least 3,000 are expected to be on hand, among them the leading republicans of this state, Senator Watson, Senator New, Warren T. McCray and State Chairman E. M. Wasmuth will be among those making the tnp. District Plans. Republicans of the Tenth district will have their own special team. They will pick up other delegations at South Bend, Fprt Wayne and other points.. The Tenth district special will leave over the Erie, at Hammond at 10 o’clock on the night of August 27th, and will arrive m Marion early the next morning. A special train in three -sections will run to Marion from Indianapolis. All republicans in the state are invited to go. Elias J. Jacoby, president of the Indianapolis Harding club, is making arrangements for the trip.

RESCINDS PRECIOUS ORDER.

Greencastle, Ind., Aug. ter voting last week to cancel the horizontal increases made by the state tax board of' this county, rang- ; ing from 10 to 60 per cent, the board of review today voted to rescind that order and accepted the horizontal increase. The board took its first action after hearing protests from a number of farmers. After they voted the state levied a new increase of 11 per cent on real estate and 15 per cent on personal property.

NEWSPAPER RAISES RATES.

Vincennes, Ind.,- Aug. 1^— Unable to make both ends meet with the present schedule of advertising and subscription rates prevailing, the Bicknell News, published at Bicknell, this county, announces an increase in advertising rates and also an increase in subscription rates to farmers.

WEATHER. Fair tonight and Thursday. Not much change in temperature.

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PITCHED BALL KILLS RAY CHAPMAN, CLEVELAND STAR

Ray Chapman, for the past eight years star short stop of the Cleveland American League base ball club, died in a New York hospital Tuesday, the result of being hit in the head by a ball pitched by Carl Mays, New York pitcher, in Monday’s game. The impact was plainly heard by the spectators in the stands who thought that Chapman had struck the ball with his bat. Mays was under the same impression and Yielded the ball, which rebounded half way to the pitcher’s slab, to first base, only to discover that Chapman was lying on the ground by the plate. Chapman regained ! consciousness in a few moments and with the assistance of two of his mates started to the club house but collapsed again before getting off the field. He was rushed to a hospital and 1 placed in charge of skilled surgeons < who found his condition so bad that: an operation was imperative. The operation was performed at midnight and it was found that Chapman was suffering from a fractured skull. He passed away at 4:45 o’clock without regaining consciousness. The death of Chapman removes one of the-most popular and skilled! infielders in major league base ball. Ray Chapman was a gentleman in every sense of the word and one of the type which has raised the great American game to such a high plane of cleanliness and sportsmanship. Clean, wholesome and manly he contributed to the high standard of baseball in every way by his deportment on and off the field. Base .ball needs men like Ray Chapman and his death has cast a pall over the entire base ball world. Mays is inconsolable and following the accident went to his room in the hotel where he denied himself even to his closest friends. The Yankee star has been exonerated by Tris Speaker, the manager of the Clevelands and by the police ( officials. Following the accident, hasty action was started by the Boston and Detroit clubs toward having Mays baired from further participation in big base baH. The Washington and St. Louis elute followed suit later in the day and it is understood that a petition wul ( be sent to Ban Johnson, head of the league, asking his removal. How-, ever? it is probable that the rati-1 tion will have but little effect League officials immediately took action to stamp out the adverse criticism of the pitcher. The action of-, the players was not taken with the belief that Mays would deliberately hit a player with the intent of doing him injury but is the result of Mays’ use of the which he has resorted

“bean” oan wmcn iw to in the past to drive a batter away from the plate. Mays has been known as a “duster off’ by the players throughout the circuit during his entire big league League officials have permitted the use of the “bean” ball, however, and .Mays was only using a privilege granted a pitcher, and should not be censured too much. It was an unavoidable accident and is recognized as such by the more level

headed. . I The absence of Chapman from , the Cleveland lineup will undoubtedly cost the club the pennant, as next to Manager Speaker he was recognized as the most cog in the Cleveland Cleveland is leading the league at the present time by a slender m the Detroit short stop, has volunteered his services to the .Cleveland club for thereminder of * I the season in order that that club |“® he deprived of its pennant Kees trough the untimely end of Chapman, but no doubt prevent his transfer. The players will wear mourning on their uniforms the remainder of the week and flags will be at halt mast in all major league parks

ROBERT CARLETON WHITE.

The following taken from the Boone County News-Republican, published at Boone, lowa, was handed to us by B. K. Zimmerman, a very close friend of Robert C. White. The article appeared in the above paper on July 26: “A number of relatives and friends gathered Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock to render their final tributes of respect to the memory of Robert C. White at the residence, 203 Tama Tama street. The services were conducted by the pastor of the deceased, Dr. M. V? Higbee of the Presbyterian church. A quartette composed of Mrs. Harold Thorson, Miss Elisabeth Ertz, Joel Carlson and Palmer Snell sang. Mr. Snell gave as a solo, “Crossing the Bar.” The remains were taken to IdnwoOd Park cemetery for burial, accompanied by an escort of honor from Boone Lodge, B. P. O. E. No. 563 of which the deceased was an active member and former officer. The pallbearers were Henry R. Eaton, Fred Richardson, Orville Messnard, H.' A. Flamhaft, W. W. Quinn and Charles Weaver. Life Sketch. Robert Carleton White was bon in Willmington, Ills., June 4, 1888. His earlier years were spent in Illinois and Indiana, coming to Boone, lowa, in 1914. He opened the Boone Vulcanizing Works and continued in this business until the time of his death. On November 15, 1915, he was united in marriage to Elsie B. Ensign, of Colorado Springs, Colo. To this union were given two children, who, with the mother, survive. The children are Marcia Ensign, aged 4, and Ruth Louise, 1 year old. Two* brothers and a sister also remain. These are Walter M. White of Colorado Springs, A. H. White of Joliet, UL, and Mrs. M. C. Jones of Boone.

I Robert White was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Boone Lodge B. P. O. E. No. 563. । He entered into the membership of the Presbyterian church at the same time with several of his friends and neighbors about three months ago. He passed away at his home here on Thursday, July 22, from heart (trouble. He had recently returned i from Rochester, Minn., where ho had been for examination.

NEW OLYMPIC VICTORIES GIVE U. S. BIG LEAD

Standing of Nations. America 126% Norway M Sweden — oxn Finland <1 England •» France — “* Holland IS Belgium - — — 1Denmark — J Brazil —-— South Africa -— • Switzerland • Canada J •Italy ——- z Spain —- * Greece ■ - • ; The above are based on total points scored by “J 10 ” B ..** £ I events run to date, including , trap shooting, in which America made a clean sweep; the water ano sailing events, which Norway ran away with, and other events Md preliminary to the track and field events, which began Monday. The standings by nations in the track and field events: ' America Finland England 'Sweden U* France 11 ■■i "in) The members of the House certainly do hate w ms gv of the national spotlight 1 as a tribute of respect to the gnat ■'«!-» .... , ■

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