Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1907 — OPTOMETRIC REVENGE [ARTICLE]

OPTOMETRIC REVENGE

Author of a Law to Eliminate Quacks, Etc., Attacked by its Enemies. THEIR VENGEANCE IS PECULIARN ... ... .. Proposition is to Use Hie Own Law „ on Him—Bug Delusion of the Dog Days. Elwood, Ind., Aug. 8. Dr. B. F Crisenberry, the optician of this city, who worked for six years to get a law passed by the Indiana legislature, finds that the bill he formed and worked so hard to get through the house at tbe last session of the general assembly is being used to put him out of business. At every session of the Indiana legislature for the last six years Dr. B. F. Crisenberry has been a familiar figure in the lobby. He practically camped at the state house during each session, and was hos on the trail of the committeemen. ■-» Get* His Measure Through.

Each year he saw his pet measure go down in defeat until the last session, when through the efforts of A. J. Bebymer, of this city, who was the representative from this district, his bill was passed. The Elwood man returned home much elated, as the bill was intended to eliminate quacks and itinerants. The bill requires all persons to pass an examination before the board of optometry, who have not practiced In the state continuously for three years. Crisenberry has practiced In Elwood for fifteen years except two when he was compelled to go away for his health. How They Get Back at Him. Now, those opposed to the hill and who have been compelled to appear before the hoard at Indianapolis and undergo a rigid examination are complaining to the hoard that the Elwood man, who was the father of the optometry law. has been In the state only one year under the provisions oi the act and are protesting against his registering until he has first taken the examination. Crisenberry is one of the oldest opticians in Madison eouuty, if not In the state in point of service. He has so far failed to heed the request of the board to appear for examination and opticians all over the state are watching the outcome of the case.

MOST REMARKABLE BUG Looks Like a Porcupine ana a Turtle, Climbs, Ties and Spins Webs, for Fun Apparently. Columbus, Ind., Aug. B.—Henry W. Nickerson, formerly Justice of the peace here, has found a bug. the like of which he never saw before. He thinks the bug is a cross between n porcupine and a mud turtle. In repose the bug Is about two inches in length and Is covered with green spines something like plneneedles. When aroused the bug pokes out Its head from n hidden source and then It looks like a turtle. The bug climbs trees,-where It will spin a web In a very short time. After hanging from the end of its web for a few minutes it will move away and seek a new tree. , Wants to Impeach the Mayor. Columbus. Ind., Aug. 8. —Rev. William Henry Rook, pastor of the Tabernacle Christian church, called at the offit« of the county >clerk and asked what proceedings were necessary to impeach a mayor and city marshal. The clerk showed him the law, and he read it without comment. He refuses to talk about his plans, but it is known that efforts will likely be made to bring Impeachment proceedings against Mayor James Cochrane and City Marshal Edward Horton. It is a Sunday law. It Was AU In the Family. Jasonville, Ind., Aug. 8. A most nnnsual wedding has been celebrated In this this place. The bridegrooms were the four sons of John Summers, and the brides, whose ages range from 18 to 25 years, were the daughters of James Hochstellev. The eight young people have lived all their lives within a mile of each other. ♦ T Killed as He Turned on the Light. Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. B.—Frederick Oppenbeimer, a retired Jeweler, was killed In his residence in Old Fort place by an electric shock he received while trying to turn on the light 1b bis dining room. It is supposed that the wire leading Into his house was placed in contact by some stray or displaced wire with the high tension trolley cable. Caught Between the Bumpers. Veedersbnrg, Ind., Aug. 8. Harley Perses, brakeman on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway, while trying to couple cars in this city was •caught between bumpers, breaking his left leg so badly as to require amputatlon. > Preparing for the Tramps. Madison, Ind., Ang. 8. The Jefferson county commissioners have ordered the establishment of a “bull pen" workhouse and “stone pile" jail prisoners.