Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 May 1914 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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From Traction Line Promoters Roberts, Love, et al. CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD HIM In Suit Filed in Chicago Monday Against Six of His Former Associates, According to Chicago Papers. Eugene Purtelle, he of savory financial reputation and erstwhile electric railroad promoter, well known in and about Rensselaer to the sorrow of several people who at last reports held some of his protested checks, filed suit in Chicago Monday, according to Tuesday’s Chicago Tribune, to recover from six of his former associates >200,000. He also announced his intention of starting receivership proceedings in the federal court in order to procure an accounting. The defendants are Thomas S. Roberts, of Evanston, Burton O. Smith and Attorney Edward N, Sherburne, of Chicago, and Horace J. Wilson, Valentine Zimmerman, Jr., and Addison N. Love of Milwaukee. They are officers' of the LaSalle corporation, the concern that is now promoting the Indiana Northwestern* traction line and the Chicago Heights and Eastern Electric railroad.

Tho Tribune says that Purtelle sold for a big consideration his interest in the Indiana Northwestern and the Chicago Heights enterprises, and alleges that when work was temporarily suspended on the Frank-fort-Tipton line the defendants refused to settle with him for the two roads they purchased. He also asserts at least one of the defendants placed obstacles in the way of his success. In view of the fact that the Mr. Love above mentioned, has filed suit in the federal court at Indianapolis against several Jasper county citizens for >50,000 damages for slanderous J statements alleged to have been made by the latter against his company, aA stated in Wednesday’s Democrat, the filing of this suit by Purtelle is of considerable interest here. Many people over about Remington seem to think that Roberts and his associates will not do anything further toward seepring a Carpenter and Jordan townships in view of the fact that some 361 voters of Carpenter and 80 voters in Jordan have signed their names to a remonstrance to the commissioners asking them not to call another election, and that the whole project is now uead so far as these promoters are concerned. None of H moters are in Rensselaer at this writing anu therefore we are unable to interview them regarding tueir future plans. The petitions filed for the third election in Carpenter and Jordan were continued to the June meeting of the county commissioners, on agreement of parties, as stated in Wednesday’s Democrat.

A Good Show and Very Well Patornized.

The Haag circus which exhibited here Wednesday, was very well patronized indeed, although there were not as many country people in apparently as usual. However, the big tent was filled almost to its capacity at the afternoon performance and a good-sized crowd witnessed the night show. The circus, while not as large, of course, as the Wallace-Hagenback, was good, and the street parade was very creditable indeed. They have some 15 cars, about 100 good horses, 3 elephants, a half-dozen camels, and a fair menagerie. The performance was pronounced good by practically everybody,” many features excelling the larger shows. The management seemed very gentlemanly and all who had business dealings with the show had no complaint whatever to make of the treatment accorded them. The city marshal had received warnings from other towns where the show had been that there were a few pickpockets and hold-up men following the show, and a close watch was kept on the whole outfit

from the time the show came in until it departed. Six men, three white and three colored, who could give no good account of themselves and admitted they were not in the employ of the circus, were put in jail for safe keeping and were “given the boots,” figuratively speaking, next morning under threat of being put to work breaking rock if they lingered here. They took the hint and got out. In rounding up these suspicious characters the officers had the cordial support of the show management, and no theivery or other offenses were reported. The show went from here to Monticello.

Militia Company to Vacate Armory.

Company M will soon vacate the i armory in the K. of P. building, we understand. In fact, they were to vacate the first of May, but have not yet. done so, perhaps because they have not yet secured other quarters. The two suites of front rooms in the K. of P. building, which they also occupy in addition to the armory proper, will be leased for office rooms, 4t is understood. 'Mr. Shafer, of Plymouth, who has owned the building for some time, was here this week looking after the property, returning home yesterday. He will rent the armory out for dances, banquets, etc., it is understood the same as it has been *used heretofore, the sub-leasing before, although, having been done by Co. M, who have paid >4BO per year rent for the armory—or the state, rather, pays the rent. j

Foot and a Half Snowfall in North Dakota.

In renewing her subscription for The Democrat, Miss Ethel Holmes writes under date of May 6, from New Salem, N. Dak., where she is employed by the Norjth Dakota Independent Telephone Co., and says: "Last evening we had a great snow stormi, taking with it all our telephone poles except a few now and then, but every wire is broken so that there is no service at all. There is about a foot and a half of snow although it is melting fast and it hasn’t been a bit cold. The farmers have most all their grain in and most of them have their plowing done for corn.”

High School “Chaos” About Ready for Delivery.

The finishing touches are now being put on the high school Chaos, which was printed this year by The Democrat, and copies of the book will probably be ready for delivery Monday. The work of the printer has been completed and the bound copies of the book turned over to the Chaos staff, who are putting on the finishing touches. The book this year is the most elaborate and expensive ever turned out by our high school, the 200 copies costing all told about >SOO.

As Viewed in White County.

Monticello Herald: The treasurer of the Indiana Northwestern Traction Co. has brought suit in the U. S. district court against a number of well known citizens of Jasper county, asking >50,000 damages for slanderous remarks they are said to have made about the company during the recent subsidy campaign. As another subsidy election is pending the suit is probably brought by way of admonition only, but their admonition will likely lose instead of gaining votes for the project.

Hanging Grove Democratic Ticket.

The democrats of Hanging Qrove township have nominated the following ticket: Trustee—Joseph Stewart. Assessor—W. R. Willits. Advisory Board—Orville E. Hitchings, John Jordan and S. B. Snedeker. Road Supervisors—No. 1, Robert Jordan; No. 2, George Potts; No. 3, Levi Herr; No. 4. Bert Eldridge.

Buss Line to Remington Now in Operation.

The buss line between Rensselaer and Remington has been resumed and buss will leave Rensselaer each day from the north side of the public square at 7:45 a. m„ and 4:00 p. m. Will leave Remington returning, from Panhandle depot at 9:30 a m„ and 5:22 p. m. Fare 75 cents each way.—C. L. MORRELL, Prop. Phone 206, Main Garage.

Baptist Church.

Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning serviec, 10:45 a. m ; Wednesday prayer meeting, 7:30 p. m. All are invited.—R. B. WRIGHT, Pastor. - ’

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1914.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Gathered From The Several County Offices. The republicans, of Marion tp., will hold their township convention next Saturday, May 16, at 2 p. m., in the east court room. Two dredges are now throwing dirt on the Borntrager ditch and Carpenter creek lateral, the one on the latter having been started a few days ago. James C. Anderson has given notice of *his intention to ask for a renewal of his liquor license to run a saloon at Wheatfield, at the June meeting of the county commissioners.

The county commissioners, accompanied by attorney George A. Williams, went to Baum’s Bridge Wednesday to confer with the commissioners of Porter county regarding the repairs ordered on the bridge at that point. In view of the fact that the Rankakee river is to be dredged oat and the course changed r the petition, which asked for a new bridge, was set as._e and plans and specifications ordered for temporary ryepairs for same, and the joint meeting Wednesday was to approve the plans and set a date for letting of contract for same. Newton County Enterprise: Circuit court will convene Monday for the May term, and the following jurors have been drawn for service: I. W. Coon, Morris Boatman, A. W. Johnston, Edward Messman, Henry Bosh, A. J. Fetters and William Brunner, Jefferson township W. S, Brunner Jefferson tp.; W. S. Ahern and W. S. Bell, Beaver tp.; W. E. Coon, Nason Turner and Jacob Bowers, Iroquois tp.; John F. Bowers and S. H. Dickinson, Grant township: Roy Long, Washington township; W. L. Boyd, Lake township. It will be noticed that seven of this list are from Jefferson township. It has been the practice of the jury commissioners to pick the jury with some thought to qualifications, location and ability- to serve, but at the last term of court some lawyers from Rensselaer who had cases in this court objected to this practice, and the commissioners in drawing the jurors for the May term took the names as they were drawn from the box.

Proceedings of the board of commissioners for the May term: Albert Knovsky granted a renewal of his liquor license at Demotte without opposition. The following amounts of interest on county funds in the various depositories was Reported for the month of April: First National bank, Rensselaer, $104.28; Trust & Savings bank, Rensselaer; $53.21; State bank, Rensselaer, $63.86; State bank, Remington, $48.16; Bank of Wheatfield, $10.92. Notice ordered givep for bids for furnishing poor farm supplies. Bid of Monon Coal Co. of $1.50 per ton for 1% "lump” and $1.20 per ton “mine run” f. o. b. at mine, for 400 tons of coal fqr use at heating plant for court house, accepted. Matter of appropriation of money to aid in construction of Ind. N-W. Traction Co. in Carpenter tp.; Jacob and George H. May file (answers to pet|tion and by agreement of parties cause is continued to first day of June term. Same order in ' Jordan petition except that answer is filed by William Keen and Peter E. Nafziger. Sarah L. Jordan petition for highway; viewers report shows public utility of road gnd same is ordered established as recommended in report. Expense account allowed .aS set out in report. Lewis W. "Hunt petition for stone road; no objections or remonstrances filed. Wm. Hoover and Walter V. Porter appointed viewers and cause referred to county surveyor, to meet May 25. Ed Oliver petition for highway; report examined and approved and road ordered established 40 feel; in width. Expense account approved. Ed Oliver stone road; Supt. Wolf resigns and board appoints J. W. Spite as superintendent, who is required to give bond of $21,000. Wolf

files report and is allowed >l2 for services since last report. Engineer Devere Yeoman directed to prepare plans and specifications for six new bridges, 3 in Marion, 1 in Jordan and 2 in Carpenter, and submit at first day of June term.

GEO. E. HERSH MAN WITHDRAWS

Crown Point Lawyer Quits Race for Democratic Nomination for Prosecuting Attorney. The Lake County Star publishes the following article regarding Geo. E.»Hershman, a former Jasper county boy and at one time located in Rensselaer in the practice of law, and while here the democratic nominee for prosecutor of the JasperNewton judicial circuit: Considerable surprise was manifested in political circles last Saturday, when George E. Hershman, of this city, candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, announced that he had withdrawn from the race. The announcement bursced over the community like a flash of lightning from a clear sky, as Mr. Hershman has been one of the most ardent workers in the Democratic ranks in the central portion of the county. Behind the witrdrawal there seems to be a little friction between the county organization and Mr. Hershman, and the attorney arrived at his decision very suddenly. The Gary Tribune had the following to say regarding the withdrawal in its Saturday issue. "Attorney George Hershman of Crown Point, Democratic candidate for prosecutor, has quit the race. “He announced to his friends in Crown Point Saturday and he will make no further effort to secure the nomination in the primaries of May 20. He is giving as his general reason lor withdrawing that his law business at Crown Point demands his attention. "As a matter of fact, however, Hershman declares that there is no use butting his head against the stone wall of the ring at Hammond, which, he believes has already selected the nominees on the ticket. For another thing, the county, organization has so conducted the affairs of the party that the greatest apathy prevails jn Democratic circles throughout the county. "Nowhere is there any enthusiasm in the Democratic ranks. In Hammond the leaders declare that there is "not a thing dol.'ig” except that the candidates have placed their announcements in the papers. At Crown Point there is the same story and in Gary the only activity is that of the candidates for township offices. The Democratic party has never been known to be as quiet as it is at present. It appears that there is no head to the organization but thkt each community is left to battle by Itself.”

Most Peculiar Wreck in Railroading History.

The Lowell Tribune gives the following account of the ditching of Monon train No. 4 at that place last Tuesday morning, in which the following persons were injured but no lives were lost: Miss Josephine Crawford, 3506 Olive st., Chicago; left shoulder displaced. Miss Mary E. Helm, East Taron, Ky.; right shoulder dislocated and body bruised. Miss Anna Ray, 1412 Walter st., Louisville, Ky.; badly bruised; jaw fractured; eye injured. C. Dunson, porter, 341 Indiana avenue, Chicago; left eye closed and scalp torn. R. E. Parkinson, Eauclaire, Wis.; internal injuries, serious. A. P. Burland, Chicago, travelingman; head hurt. J. S. Green, porter, 3609 Wabash avenue; concussion. J. I. Crooks, 826 Main st., Racine, Wis.; abrasion on body. Mrs. Lizzie Flemming, G4G Thirtysecond st., Chicago; shock to nervous system; hysteria. Jonathan Sullivan, Chicago; nervous shook, bruises. 'Margaret W. Kelley, 356 E. 53rd st., Chicago; fractured leg. i Ed E. Ames,. Crawfordsville; bruises. State Woolricke, Summit, Ky.; shoulder dislocated. Fred Siephalem, Monroe, Wis.; nose broken. “Train No. 4, the fast LouisvilleChicagd mall train, on the Monon route, was wrecked at this place at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning. The wreck occurred at the Washington street crossing. “The train, W-hich is a fast mail between Louisville and Chicago, consisted of engine No. 440, iil charge of engineer Cliffbrd Summerville, and one mail car, one baggage car, one combination baggage and smoker, one day coach, and five Pullmans; the train being in charge of conductor Hackett, and is due in Lowell at 5:45 a. m. The train

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U. S. TROOPS CLASH WITH MEXICANS, REPORT AT CAPITAL

War Department Refuses to Verify Rumor. GARRISON AND AIDS CONFER Army Officers Are Eager to Place 50,000 to 60,000 Men at Vera Cruz to Be Within Striking Distance If March on Capital Is Ordered. Washington, May 8. —A report persisted about the capital tbit a clash had come between the American forces at Vera Cruz and the Mexicans. The war department declined to comment on tliis report On receiving a long cipher cablegram from General Funston at Vera Cruz Secretary Garrison called into conference at the war department Major General Wotherspoon, chief of staff, and the entire general staff of the army. It was understood that refugees from Mexico City had Informed General Funston of a critical aspect of affairs in the Huerta regime, that a collapse might be expected momentarily and that conditions of anarchy ensue. The purpose of General Funston in making known these reports to the war department was believed to be to advise the Washington administration of what might develop from a fall of Huerta, so that if the American army were compelled to rescue foreigners or restore order it might be fully equippel for such an expedition. May Move 60,000 Troops. Although not officially announced, it is known that the high officials of the war department ar* eager to place at Vera Cruz or on transports within striking distance a large enough force, perhaps 50,000 or 60,000 men, to make an expedition to Mexico City if it becomes necessary.

Officials of the war department Relieve that if an advance on Mexico City is ordered it will be necessary to guard every mile of the railroad as the army moves forward and that a large force would show the natives the futility of resistance, whereas a division of 15,000 nlen might be subject to attacks along the route. The Amerfcan army officers regard the situation at Vera Cruz as likely to become desperate if anarchy breaks out in Mexico City, or the forces of General Maas should make an attack on their own initiative, irrespective of the Huerta government’s promise of a suspension of hostllties against tlje United States. A large number of bluejackets could be landed from the warships to reinforce Funston’s 7,00.0 troops and the marines in Vera Cruz, but to hold the position outside of Vera Cruz up to the waterworks, more infantry is believed to be required by General Funston. There were persistent reports that he had asked for more men, but the war department did not make any announcement on the subject. Secretary Garrison said after the conference that General Funston had transmitted information which refugees had brought from Mexico City as to conditions in the Mexican capita). He added, however, that no aggressive movement of any kind by the American forces has been ordered. •Plan for Eventualities. The conference lasted until nearly midnight. When Secretary Garrison and the army officers started home for the night all wore grave faces. The army officers are anxious not to make any move that might mediation negotiations, yet are desirous of being prepared for any eventuality. It is considered likely that at today's cabinet meeting the situation will be discussed, though the president and Secretary Bryan are believed to be finally set against any military activity at present unless a crisis develops in Mexico City beyond control of the authorities and foreigners endangered. A change of plans may be necessary if the reet of the second army division Is ordered to Mexico. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood was expected to accompany this expedition If ordered and to take supreme command of the Amerjcan forces in Mexico. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, however, has hurried from San Francisco for Texas City and will arrive Saturday to take command of the second division. To Increase U. S. Army. One of the significant actions of the day took place in the senate. Mr. Chamberlain, chairman of the senate committee on military affairs, introduced a resolution authorizing the president to increase the regular army above the present statutory limitation of 100,000 men “in time of war or when war is imminent, or on other occasions of grave national emergency requiring the use of the regular armv.”

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The resolution recited that “at thel present time there exists a condition, which may at any moment require the, fullest and most effective use of the, regular army of the United States.” Senator Chamberlain said that the, bill was not the result of any'conference with the president or the secretary of war. Refugees Make Protest. A delegation of refugees from the, 'oil properties at Tampico, headed by W. E. Lucas, called on Secretary of the Navy Daniels to protest against the withdarwal of American war vessels under Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo from that port, leaving the refugees to be brought out on German and British war vessels/ Mr. Lucas, who acted as spokesman for the delegation, declared that they did not desire to leave the oil wells, but expected to ba put back on shore in a few days. They declared that the United States should! furnish protection to them and if nee-, essary send the army and navy to* police Mexico. Secretary Daniels told the refugees they should be glad that they escaped with their lives. He informed them, that Admiral Mayo withdrew his vessels at the suggestion of the command-, Ing officers of the British and German veseste, who advised him not to enter the city of Tampico because of th© strong anti-American sentiment there. The oil men are arranging to return to the Tampico district in view of thetassurances from both constitutionalists and federate that the oil wells will be respetced. Charge Reports to Bryan. Nelson O’Shaughnessy, charge, d’affaires of the American embassy at Mexico City, arrived from New Orleans and made a brief report to Secretary Bryan. Arrangements were made to present Mr. O'Shaughnessy to President Wilson today or Saturday. Mr. O’Shaughnessy refused to com, ment publicly on the situation in Mex-, , ico. The American representatives to "t-t tend the mediation conference have! not yet been named. Frederick W.i Lehmann of St. Louts, former solicitor! general of the United States, is a prob-! able appointee, as told previously. One of the delegates is likely to be a mom-< ber of the United States Supreme! court. Justice Lamar is mentioned as] the one under consideration. John W. Foster, former secretary of] state and former minister to also is being considered. Justice Mablon Pitney, though a Republican, is a close friend of the president and may be chosen. Justice Day was a member of the Paris peace conference and is a former secretary of state. Circuit Court Judge Georg» Gray of Delaware, also personally intimate with the president and an American delegate to The Hague, is another* who may be chosen. Henry D. White* former ambassador to France, is another.

DEFENDS ACTIONS OF NAVY

Secretary Daniel* Issue* Statement After Hearing Bitter Complaint*. Washington, May 8, —Bitter complaints by representatives of American oil interests at Tampico, who called on Secretary Daniels and charged that the navy had failed to protect citizens of the United States and their property at the besieged Mexican port, caused the secretary to< issue a formal statement reviewing the operations of the naval vessels and justifying all steps taken up to the present time. Mr. Daniels declared that the course of the government had made it possible to bring all Americans out of the Tampico district in safety, and that its first efforts always had been to protect lives first, though property interests had not been disregarded. The statement announced that Admiral Mayo refrained from sending his ships into the river a* Tampico to bring out Americans only upon the 1 urgent request of the British naval commander there/ ' . . '

MAYOR ROBERTS NOT GUILTY

Jury Acquits Terre Haute’s Executive Who Was Indicted for Election Frauds. Terre Haute, Ind., Maly B.—The jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the trial of Mayor Donn Roberts, indicted for election frauds, at the end of 20 minutes. One ballot was taken. There was a riotous scene in the courtroom, which was crowded. A procession was formed and a band of music secured. At some of the fire houses bells were rung. Mayor Roberts says the verdict was really against the utilities companies, which, inspired the prosecution. i

HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS.

The man who whispers down a well about the goods he has to sell, won’t reap the golden, gleaming dollars like the one who climbs a tree and hollers. I am selling buggies on Front street, a new car just received.—C. A. ROBERTS, Rensselaer, Ind.