Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 January 1901 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL XXII NO. 36

More Preposed Laws.

House bill No. 9. amends the compulsory education law so that children ■ between the ages of seven and sixteen, instead of from six to fourteen, must attend school. It also would abolish the county truant officer and make the township trustee the truant officer in his township. House bill No. 17, exempts men who fought in the Spanish-Ameri-can war from being compelled to work on public highways. House bill No, 26, provides that all railroad companies keep 500mile mileage boolcs on sale at all stations in the State for $lO. The books are to be available for man and family and the bill if passed will practically establish a 2-ceut railroad rate. A similar measure two years ago passed the House but was defeated in the Senate. House bill No. 29, provides for the inspection of private banks by the official bank inspectors, and for the appointment of receivers for such banks when denounced by the inspector. House Bill No. 48, Mr. Statesman, provides that a blacksmith may take a lieu upon all animals he has shod, in eVent such shoeing is not paid for. House bill No. 68, provides that township trustees and assessors shall be paid $2 a day for each day of service.

Senator’s Wampler’s bill, provides that county supplies shall be purchased in such manner that the same price on each article shall prevail throughout the whole period for which the supplies are purchased. In other words, the bill is to prevent the juggling of figures in making bids to furnish supplies to county officers. House bill No. 97, provides for ■ non-partisan school boards in all incorporated towns and cities of less than 100,000 inhabitants. It provides for the election of three school commissioners by the City Council or town trustees, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. The three must' be elected from the two parties which had the largest votes at the last previous general election, ' House bill No. 86, prohibits the killing of any quail for five years from September 1, 1901. House bill No. 85, concerns building and loan association. It provides that when the dues, in" terest and premium paid by a borrower equals the amount borrowed, with interest at 8 per cent, computed on the installment plan, the loan shall be considered paid. House bill No. 77, Mr. Trout, provides that fish may be caught with hook and line all the year round, and with a fifteen-foot siene in May and June. House bill No. 79, is an antroigarette bill, and is identical, it is said, with the Tennessee law, whioh has been tested in the courts and pronounced good. It prohibits the selling or giving away of cigarettes. Senator Winfield’s bill, No. 82, provides that when work has been done on a ditch by the owner of the land, and a certificate has been issued to him, the assessment shall not be a lien on the real estate. V Senator Wood’s bill, No. 84, presides that, except in cases of murder and treason, a convited person, where an appeal is prayed to the Supreme Court, shall not be committed to State’s prison where bail can be had until such appeal is finally determined. Senator Lambert’s bill, No. 72, provides for the equalization of the salaries of Circuit judges where the circuit comprises more than

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one county, and their salaries are not increased by the law of 1899, and gives SBOO for traveling and other expenses in such casesSenator Gard’s bill, No. 60,..provides that railroads paying their employes b> the month shall designate the day on which they intend paying. , .■ • . Senator Gard’s bill, No 64, provides that tramps shall not beg or solicit, except in counties in which | they have their residence, and a ' violation makes them amenable 10 1 the penalties of vagraucy. Senator Charles’s bill, No. 62, provides that the county commissioners shall be a board of pike directors, but instead of the work b*-ing superintended by the supervisor, the superintendents shall be appointed by the commissioners, j House Bill No. 82, Mr. Burrier, provides a maximum tax levy to | be fixed by township trustees and township advieory boards The maximum specific levies provided for are: Special school fund, 25 cents; township fund, 12 cents; local tuition fund, 20 cents; road tax, 18 cents, to be worked out; bridge fund, 10 cents; special re-. pair road fund, 10 cents. This is considerable reduction from the { levies now permitted and it is expected that the bill will be amended if it passes. House bill, No. 81, Mr- Kirkman makes some important changes in the game law- It provides for a closed season from January 1 to November 10. It forbids the sale of quail. It prohibits the transportation of game by common carries. It provides for a closed squirrel season from January 1 to June 1, and from October 1 to November 10. It provides for a closed season for wild fowl from April 15 to September 1, and from October 1 to November 10, and also forbids the taking of wild fowl by night. It protects wild doves, deer, turkey and j pheasants.* It forbids hunting! with dog and shotgun from Octo-! ber 1 to November 10, except in ; some oases as otherwise provided;! it requires non-res’dents of the State to pay a hunting lioense fee of $25.50; it provides that permission from the commissioner of fisheries and game must be ob- i tained to hunt or possess squirrel or water fowl from October 1 to November 10. It provides for the training of bird dogs. It regulates the number of wild duoks and quail to be taken in a day. House bill No. 24, Mr. Davis, provides that all employers, with no exceptions, shall pay their employes their wages weekly, and that all checks and orders issued upn company stores, etc., shall be payable in oash. House bill, No. 88, Mr. Neal provides that announcement from the pulpit be sufficient notice for the eleotion of' trustees of churches, and does away with the necessity of publication in papers. Amendment to Nicliolson Law. House bill No. 113 (Mr. Scott) amends the Nicholson law and provides that an applicant for a liquor license must obtain the signatures of a majority of the voters in his ward or township to a petition, asking that lioense be issued him. This puts the burden upon the saloon-keeper instead of on the remonstrators, as the law now stands.

Where We Are At.

Today, Tuesday Jah. 22nd, is just one month since the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year, and when winte% was supposed to begin. The sun rose today at 7:18 a. ra., and sets at 6:6 p. m., and day’s length 9 hours and 48 minutes. This is an increase of 34 minutes since Deo. 22nd. Of this increase 31 minutes have been to the afternoon end only 3 minutes to the forenoon.

Marvin Kahns Captured.

Marvin 1 Kuhns, the desperado who has received so much attention in the city papers for some weeks past, was captured early Thursday morning, at Green Hill, a small place in Warren county. He and another man, supposed to be his brother, stole a fine team and surrey near Plymouth, Sunday, and were followed by Sheriff Marshall, and Marshal Chaney, of Plymouth, a< d were finally located at Green Hill, in a boarding housß. An armed posse from Otterbein weut with the officers and surrounded the house. Kuhns put up an ugly fight but the breaking of his pistol lock the first time he fired prevented him doing much damage. Oae member of the posse was hit in the back, but not hurt. Kuhns got a pretty bad wound in the face. The officers did not know that they were on Kuhns’ track until after they had captured him. The two men were taken to Logansport, where Kuhns badly wounded a policeman, some weeks ago. A third man in the party escaped.

Our Members Well Recognized.

Senator E. H. Wolcott is not only chairman of the important Committee on Roads, but he'is also a member of two other important committees; those on Banking and Elections. Representative Beckman is Chairman of the Committee on Swamp lands. He is also on the Committee on Building and Loan Associations; Affairs of Indiana Reformatory and Congressional apportionment.

Truancy Law Amendments.

A probable amendment to the truancy law this year will provide that a confirmed truant shall be committed to the Plainfield Reform school. This is regarded by seme as a radical measure. State Superintendent Jones recommends it and he finds that many educators endorse it. He finds endorsement from Superintendent Charlton of the reform school and from men talked of to succeed Mr. Charlton. Another proposed amendment will give the trustee the power of a truancy officer, but will not do away with the truancy officers, only supplementing his duties.

Endorse Lieut. Gov. Hanna.

The Rensselaer Post G. A. R. at their regular meeting, Friday evening, unanimously passed a resolution endorsing Ex-Lient. Gov. Hanna, of this state, for Commissioner of Pensions. He is an old army comrade,, of the celebrated Persimmon Brigade, and a man held in the highest esteepi by all old soldiers of the state. A petition in his interest is at the Commercial bank, and all old soldiers of Rensselaer and vicinity who endorse his candidacy are requested to step in and sign the same.

Another Bowling Gapie.

The fame achieved by the “Limburgers” of Eger’s grocery in their bowling contest with Rhoades’ barbers, a few nights ago led to their being challenged for a game last evening, with the “Munglers.” Three games were played, and the Limburgers proved too “strong” for their opponents and won by a total score of 1661 for them to 1628 for the Munglers. The Limburgers, as shown by the offioial reoord, were Puss G. Thos.’ Hoyes, Bashful W. Zard, Masher C. Macklenberg, and Pee Wee Healy. The Munglers were Lengthy B. Goff, Smiling F. Meyer. Awkward J. Collins and Lovely F. Kresler,

That Dowieite Incident at Dyer

The Republican previously gave such facts as werp then obtainable regarding the running of a Dowieite Elder out of Dyer, the village on the Monon eight miles south of Hammond. The incident is related at length in Thursday’s Hammond Tribune, from which the following is extracted. Ruth, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stommel, who Was exposed to the disease whioh caused her brother’s death was taken with diphtheria, and as Mr. Stommel had burned the tobacco which had made the prayers for little Roy fruitless, it was supposed by the parents that Dowieism would prove efficient in Ruth’s case, and an elder was sent for, atd left Chicago on the 3:20 train oh the Monon Tuesday afternoon. As the Monon train whioh leaves Hammond at 4:20 p. m. pulled into the station, it was boarded by Chas. Stommel, who is h brother of A. W. Stommel of Dyer. The brother had heard of his little niece being afflicted with the awful disease, and was going to Dyer in the hopes he could prevail upon his brother to call in medical aid. As Chas. Stommel entered the coach he saw- the elder, and knew his destination. Determined that the faith doctor should not be permitted to see the child. Chas. Stommel informed the elder that his servioes were not desired. The elder persisted and said he could heal the little girl. When Dyer was reached the elder alighted and was about to 6tart in the direction of the Stommel home, when his fellow passengeracc osted him and at the point of a revolver demanded that he remain at the depot, which he did.

The news spread rapidly, that Charlie Stommel had a real live Dowie elder over at the station, and in a few minutes all the villagers who could be summoned were present, and for a time it looked as though a hanging bee was to be the climax. A rope was brought and the elder threatened with death. At this the Dowieite begged for mercy and his life was spared providing he got out of town and never return. As a north bound train pulled into the station the elder was hustled on board, amid jeers, hisses and threats. after the excited mob had been quieted, some of the leaders went over to see their neighbor and offered their services to secure aid for his little girl. Mr. Stommel assured them he had forsaken the Dowie faith, and gave permission to call doctors in to treat the ohild. Drs. Miller, of Dyer, and Iback and Merrill of Hammond, were called. Although the ohild is quite sick, and had had no medical attendance the doctors expect to save her life.

Another Big Tooth Fonnd.

Another big tooth the vestige of some great extinct animal, has lately been found in Jasper county. It was found by Grover Rouse, son of Benj. Rouse, on Jan. 10th on the bank of Big Slough ditoh in the northwest part of Gillam tp. A large jaw-bone was also found but it was so rotten that it orumbled to pieces, when thawed out. The tooth is 8$ inohes long 8$ inches high and 3£ inches wide and weighs 6£ pounds. The friend who sends us the deeoription of the tooth Jthinks it belonged to a carnivorous animal, but from the description we are much more inclined to believe it to be a mastodon’s carnivorous animal with teeth oQthose dimensions would be a critter that even Teddy Roosevelt, might not be very anxious to run up against.

Qneen Victoria is Dying

Stricken with Paralysis and the End is Close at Hand.

Queen Victoria, earth’s oldest, best and greatest monarch, whose health has been breaking fast recently, was stricken with paralysis last Saturday, and has since been unconscious, and is slowly but surely passing away. The latest bulletin, reoeived a little’before two o’clock on Monday afternoon, and dated 5 p. m. London time, says. “Slight improvement this morning, and no change since. No hopes for other than a fatal termination. The coming of night is awaited with the greatest apprehension.” The queen is nearly 82 years old and ins been on the throne since 1837. She his reigned longer then any European monarch in all history.

Death of Mrs. Margaret Powell.

Mrs. Margaret Powell, wife of Daniel E. Powell, died Sunday night, Jan. 20th, 1901, at the home of her son-in-law, Harrison A. Warren, north of the railroad. The cause of her death was an attack of grip and the weakness of old age. She was born in Ireland, April 21,1835, and came to this country when 3 years old. She married Daniel Powell in 1844. Her husband survives her and also three daughters, namely Mrs. H. A. Warren, of Rensselaer, Mrs. Lucy Thornton of Tipton and Mrs. Maggie Clifton, of Fair Oaks. Her age was 75 years and 9 months. They lived for many years on their farm in Newton county, 2 miles south of Mt. Ayr, and came to make their home with Mi. and last Mrs. Warren, in November. The funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, at 10 a. m. at Mr Warren’s residence, by Rev. C. D Royse. Interment will be in the Strong cemetery, 6 miles Jwest of town.

Van Lesh’s House Burned.

Saturday afternoon the residence of Vannie Lesh, about 6 miles north of town, and in Union Tp, took fire and was burned down. It was thought the fire started from a defective flue. Only a portion of the household goods were saved. It was a pretty good house and had been built only a few years. It was insured in J. F. Bruner’s agency, but we did not learn how fully the loss was covered.

A Migration to Idaho,

Quite a party‘from this vicinity will leave Rensselaer for the far northwest, with the land-seekers’ excursion on Feb. 12tb. The party will consist of M. A. and Herman Churchill, of jußt northwest of town, John Hordeman, who lives in the northwest part of town, Carey Crisler, of near Parr, and Wm. Ridenour, of Kniman. Their tickets will take them to Btitee, Idaho, and they will probably locate in that state, although they may cross the line into Washington. They go with the expectation of remaining permanently if the prospects are satisfactory and those of them who have families, namely M. A. Churchill, Mr. Hordeman and Mr. Ridenour, for them later.

Lost A Leg.

At KemingtoD, Saturday, Cleve Yeoman, youngest son of Ira Yeoman, went to Arthur Tattle's blacksmith shop, with his shot gon. This was in the usual didn’t-know-it was-loaded condition, and young Yeoman pointed it at Tuttle and pulled the trigger; The discharge entered Tattle’s leg, just above the knee, and multillated it so badly that amputation ’was necessary. Tuttle run a shop here, at onetime, He bas a family.

Bowling Match Friday Night.

There will be a big bowling match here Friday evening, at the City Bowling Alleys, between Hammond and Rensselaer. The best bowlers from both cities will participate and a great game will surely result. No smoking will be permitted in the room, nor disorder of any kind, and a special invitation is extended to the ladies. A small admission fee, of only 10 cents, will be charged to cover expenses. Everybody invited.

Obituary of L. K. Yeoman.

We have received a copy of the Rossvi|le, 111., Press of Jan. 18th, giving fnll particulars of ihe death of L. K. Yeoman, as shown at the coronet’s inquest. The facts given do not differ materially from those, already puplished. The following obituary sketch is from the Press. # ■ Louis Kossuth Yeoman was bora in Fayette oounty, Ohio, January 8, 1853, and at the time of his death was 48 years old. In 1856 his parents removed to Rensselaer, Ind., and he was united in marriage at that place to Miss Sarah Norton on March 3.1875. To this union were born five children, four or whom, three boys and one girl, survive Him, as follows: Kenneth, Mary, Otis and Otto. Ray, the oldest boy, died in 1377 at the age of eighteen months from the effects or poisoning, he having crawled to the safe and eaten a cork from a bottle containing poison and died from the effects. In the spring of ’B6 together with his family t removed to Kansas where they remained but a short while. During the winter of ’B7 they removed to Roseville. In the spring of ’BB Mr. Yeoman purchased the lumber and coal yard of S. M. Miller located at the foot of Maple street, and later moved it Attica street, where be conducted the business until October, 1900, when be sold to Walker & Hall, and purchased a farm of 280 acres tear Perry burg, Indiana, and contemplated moving there next spring, but later changed his mind aad decided to remain in Roseville. About a month ago he purchased the Montgomery livery barn and was conducting this business, in connection with buying and selling horses, at the time of his untimely death. He was always identified with any movement to forward the interests of Roseville. In fact, be was one of the most active and public spirited men of the city. He served six years as a member and president of the village council, and many of the improvements of the city of today are due to his influence. He has also been a member of the board of education since 1889. He was a member of The Tribe of Ben Hur and K. of P., Eastern Star and Masonio lodges. He carried $1,700 insurance in the Tribe of Ben Hur. To the above we may add that Mr. Yeoman, who was a careful business man, left his family in good shape financially. The family will continue to reside at Ross* viile.