Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 September 1907 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XXXIX

LETTER FROM THE PANAMA CANAL

Former Jasper County Boy Working on Panama Railroad. W. B. Yeoman, Trustee of Newton tp., has just received the following very interesting letter from his nephew, Charley YeomaD, formerly Of- this county, but now an engineer on the Panama railroad: Cristobol Canal Zone, Isthmus of Panama. Dear Uncle: — It has been some time since I wrote you, so I will try and send you a'few lines. I suppose you knew before this that I was down here in Panama, and as I thought you would like to hear something aoout this place, I will try. and give you some idea of it. I haver been here * months and am very well pleased with everything. I was working on the Canal when I first came here, but am now working as engineer for the Panama railroad, it is owned by the U. but still goes under the old name. We are having lots of rain here now, every afternoon it rains 3 or 4 hours; there is an average rain fall of 18 feet here in a year, the L river has been known to rise 30 feet in 24 hours. The weather is not as hot tho as it is in the States, the average temperature is about 90 degrees but alway a good breeze from the Atlantic and Pacific, which are only 47 miles apart The country here is very mountainous which makes a great deal of digging on the canal in some places, the deepest cut is a little over 300 feet, it is to be a lock caual with an artifical lake in the center of the Isthmus, 110 square

miles in area, the narrow channel will be only 8 miles long. It is estimated that 40,000 men are employed here by the Govern ment; about 8,000 whites, the rest are Jamacians, Barbadoians, Martiniques, ' Hindooes, Spaniards, Italians and some I don't know where they came from. There lots of tropical fruits here, such as bananas, oranges, mangoes, and fine apples, but the bananas are the most common. They grow thicker than any weed that grows in Indiana, and can be bought for 15 cents a bunch. Living cost $27 a month here everything is shipped in from the States. Wages are from $4 to $8 a day for Americans and $1.50 for the common laborers. Panama City which is on the Pacific side, is the largest town here, Colon on the Atlantic side is only a short distance from here. I generally go over to Panama every Sunday. " The government furnishes very good houses for us to live in, with beds and all the furniture including baths and running water in every house. For married' men, who have their families here they furnish the house complete except dishes and linen. There are a great many families here. I visited the old French grave yard where there are 100,000 men buried who died here while working on the canal, but now since the Americans have taken hold the health of the'plaoe has changed 100 per cent. Tour nephew, O. Yeoman.

A Freakish Ear of Maise.

Lee Jessup brought an ear of sweet corn to this office Monday that is an interesting freak. It was covered over with a husk just as every other ear of corn is and in addition to this each grain is protected with an additional hnsk, both grain aid covering being entirely separate from every other grain, and the formation being maintained thruont from the largest to the smallest grains. If all corn grew this way it would .require a thrashing machine to get the grain.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1907

SOUND REASONS FOR THE SUBSIDY

Some reasons why we should favor the electric railroad subsidy to be voted for on Tuesday, the 10th day of September, 1907: Ist The law requires that no moneys of said subsidy shall be paid to said railroad company until a train of cars be run oyer the line, or until we assured of a railroad. ts 2nd. It furnishes a permanent revenue to the township which it runs thru in the shape of taxes and the money in time returns to the donors, and thereby benefits every taxpayer, and these taxes will never cease so long as the road exists. 3rd. The opportunity _ to get a railroad comes so raiely, that I believe we will make a fatal error if we lose the present one. 4th. The practical consummation of the purchase of the Gifford road by the Vanderbilts means the extension of that line from McCoysburg south to Lafayette and north to Chicago, which in my humble opinion means a greater calamity to Bensselaer than the McCoy bank failure, unless we are successful in getting the present electric line.

The tax amounts to fifteen dollars on every thousand dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property, to be collected, as I understand the law requires, one half in one year, and the other half the following year, without interest and cannot be collected or turned over to such railroad company until the road is assured. Bespectfully,

WARRBEN ROBINSON.

Death of Mrs. Frank DeWees.

Mrs. Frank DeWees, wife of a Mt. Ayr restaurant keeper, died Monday night at about midnight, of typhoid fever, complicated with brain disorder that asserted itself during the early stages of the sickness. She was 37 years of age and leaves no children. The funeral will be held in Mt. Ayr Friday, and the body will be brought her for burial in Weston cemetery.

Ninth Regiment Reunion.

The annual reunion of the Ninth Indiana Volunteers will be held at Hammond on Oct Ist. Last Saturday a meeting of the executive committee composed of Col. I. C. B. Suman, of Valparaiso, Major J. D. Brader, of Elkhart, and Capt Dan Lynch, of Lowell, was held at Hammond and the program was arranged. There are said to be only about 75 survivors out ot the 900 originally composing the regiment. Of these survivors probably Jasper county has as many as any other one county.

Big Circus Combine.

Last night’s Chicago Journal states that John Ringling, the real head of the firm of Ringling Bros., has just concluded the purchase of the Barnum St Bailey show, which also includes the Buffalo Bill show. Thrarticle also says that Ringlinge have a working agreement with the Hagenback-Wallace show and a understanding with the Pawnee Bill show, and practically own the Sells-Forepaugh circus, and will thus rule all the great shows in America. 4T

Marriage Licenses.

Sept. 4. Jacob G. Sayler, born Jasper county Aug. 10, 1852 occupation former, father’s name Jacob Sayler, residence Newton county, 2nd marriage, first dissolved by divorce January, 1907. To Malinda Sayler, born Newton county, Nov. 26. 1853, father’s name, Thos. Barker, occupation housekeeper 2nd marriage, first dissolved by divorce January 1907. Headquarters School supplies, boys’ and girls’ wearing apareL CHICAGO BARGAIN 8TO&A

ISSUED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Till FRIDAY ISSUE IS THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

COUNTY COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONERS

The county council, in annnai session and: the county commissioners in monthly session, adjourned Wednesday evening after three days busy work the former going over all estimates of appropriation and making allowances for the ensuing year, and the commissioners transacting the regular monthly business. A complete report of the council proceedings cannot be printed in this issue, owing to the lateness of adjournment, but the total of all appropriations was $61,706.80, which calls for a county levy of 55 cents on the SIOO valuation, or a reduction of 16.65 cents over last year’s levy. Most of the' amounts levied by the council were uncontested, but some opposition was made to an appropriation for the payment of Yeoman & Farmer for the Hodge ditch cleaning. The council, how;-

ever, held that it was not a body qualified to pass upon the legal phase of the situation, and as the work had been ordered and reported done, they made an allowance of $4,658.75. It is probable remonstrators will take other means » prevent the payment, the claim >eing made that the specifications are not complied with. Attorney Emery Sellers presented a claim for $265 for expenses incurred in the McCoy prosecutions. He was paid $1,006, by special appropiration for his services in' the prosecution, and he furnished an itemized bill for $265 for ex penses for transcripts, etc., and board for Trustee Chapman and Deputy Prosecutor Leopold. The council appropriated $l3O, after some discussion. THE COMMISSIONERS. The Wesner highway in Walker tp. was ordered established. Viewers on the G. F. Meyers highway having refused to act, other viewers were appointed, viz, John B. Lewis, Wm. Daniels, Bobt Michael.- To meet and qualify at auditors office Sept 16th. Ditch commissioners asked for more time in which to file report in Davis-Jungles ditch. John Benicker, et al filed bond for appeal from action ot board of commissioners.

George B. Switzer appointed superintendent of construction in E. P. Honan ditch. Frank Fenzel ditch referred to drainage commissioner. Thos. F. Maloney appointed as third commissioner, to meet at ditch Sept 25. County supplies awarded as follows; Porter & Kresler, clothing and shoes, $55.00; Both Bros, meat, $10.25; and John Eger, groceries, $118.61. _ F. Guy Barnard petition for highway in Walker tp., continued. John Holladay appointed justice of the Peace for Wheatfield tp., to succeed John Greve, resigned.

David Pritchard, who was raised in Jasper county, died Monday night at Trafalgar, Ind., of typhoid fever. H was 54 years ol age and leaves a wife, and lour daughters, three of whom are married. He was a half brother to Mrs. Frank Parker, Isaac Walker, and Mrs. Emeline Israel of this county, and also of Mrs. Kuhns, of Coats, Kans. Mr. Pritchard spent some years in Kansas and lowa, and returned to Jasper county, residing on the Frank Parker form, northeast of Rensselaer, before his removal to Trafalgar, about seven years ago. Mrs. Parker and Mr. Walker left Thursday morning to attend his funeral, which will be held at Trafalgar today. a ' Another car load—7,ooo rods— Pittsburg Perfect Electric-Welded Fence just received. . _ CHICAGO BARGAIN STORM

Death of Former Resident.

DIVORCED JANUARY MARRIED SEPTEMBER

Jacob Oornelius Sayler and his divorced wife, Malinda Sayler, of Newton eounty, near Mt. Ayr, were married here Wednesday morning by Sqnire S. O. Irwin. Sayler and his wife had been married for many years and have a family of five children, the youngest of whom is 13 years old. Last Janaary in the Newton circuit court Mrs. Sayler was granted a divorce, having alleged cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. The evidence showed that Sayler was guilty of beating his wife and that he had been fined for so doing. The divorce was granted by Judge Hanley, the defendant not appearing. He is 55 years of age and she is almost 54, he a native of Jasper county and she of Newton. They had been married for more than 25 years. Her maiden name was Barker, Mrs. Oharles Battleday, residing just west of Bensselaer, is his aister.

Dr. DeMotte Dead.

v- Dr. John B. DeMotte, one of the best known lecturers in the country Along scientific lines, who has Spoken in Bensselaer on several occasions, and as the son of a Methodist minister was once a resident of our city, died Sunday night of heart trouble at his home in Greenoatfle, Ind. For many years he had been under engagement with the American and Rid path bureaus bnt recently he determined upon retiring, and he was completing his last engagement at Tork, Colo, when he was taken ill. A physician advised him to hasteif home, and he proceeded as far as Chicago, where he fell, while walking in the street The telegraphers’ strike prevented him from apprising his family of his ailment and he was removed to a hospital. Two days later, by the exercise of great will power, he managed to reach his home, where he arrived last Tuesday. Since that time he has been rapidly failing. Dr. DeMotte was fifty-nine years old. Many years ago he was a member of the faculty of DePauw University, and heresigned to engage in scientific lectures, being among the first to take up that work in the country. He leaves a wife and two sons, John 8., and Lawrence, formerly of this city. Dr. DeMotte is a nephew of Col. M. L. DeMotte, of Valparaiso.

Warden Reid’s Health Restored.

Warden James D. Reid and family returned Monday to Michigan City from New York, where the warden spent a vacation of three mouths. The warden was considerably broken in health last spring by overwork and a three months’ leave of absence was granted him by the prison board of trustees. His rest has done him much good and his health and strength has been entirely restored. Deputy Warden W. A. Ganer was acting warden during Mr. Reid’s leave o i absence.

Starke County Cleaning Out Saloons.

A blanket remonstrance, which is believed to be valid, has been filed against the liquor traffic in Knox and Center townships, Starke oounty, and six saloons in Knox will be compelled to close their doors. The work of getting signatures was accelerated by the Starke county teachers’s association, which passed resolutions commending the labor of tempeiance people. Citizens of Groverton, Hamlet, North Judson and Ober are preparing to take similar action. See the new Fall Drees Goods, Tennis Flannels, Cloaks, etc. _ CHICAGO BARGAIN BTORHL

FINE ATTENDANCE RENSSELAER SCHOOL

The enrollment in the Bensselaer schools is the highest reached, being 40 more than last year and 33 more than the year previous. It is as follows: HIGH SCHOOL. Seniors 31 Juniors 40 Sophomores 40 Freshmen 73 Tolal High School 184 GRADES. Eighth 45 Seventh 41 Sixth 41 Fifth 46 Fonrth I ..37 Third . 36 Second ..T.... 72 First 41 Total 359 Grand total, 543 It is also expected that there will be 7 or 8 more Freshmen enter within a week or so. “The school is in fine shape,” said Superintendent Warren, “and the best year of its history is just beginning.”

Preliminary Institutes.

The county superintendent has decided on the following dates for holding preliminary institutes: Jordan—Thursday Sept. 5, 1:30 P. M., Egypt. Keener, Wheatfield, Kankakee, Walker—Friday Sept. 6, 10:30 A. M., Wheatfield. Marion & Newton—Saturday Sept. 7,1:30 P. M., Rensselaer. Barkley—Friday, Sept. 13, 1.30 P. M., Rensselaer. Gi. lam—Saturday Sept. 14, 1:30 P. M., Center. Milroy & Hanging Grove —Satur day Sept. 21, McCoysburg. Union —Saturday, Sept. 28,10:30 A. M., Parr. Special teachers examination will be held in office ot county superintendent on Thursday, Sept. 12.

Teachers Call Music a Joke.

The teachers of Kosciusko county in annual institute assembled passed resolutions declaring that the ordinary teaching of music in the public schools iea joke. Her® is the way they put it in the resolutions: “Inasmuch as music is a technical subject and the ability to teach it demands a continuous practice and study which can only be given at the cost of academic proficiency, and 1 “Whereas, efficient instruction demands an equipment of voice and ear, which providence has denied many good teachers, and “Whereas, in the majority of cases music is taught as a joke, be it “Resolved, that we asxthe county board of education to abolish the subject as a requirement, both as a subject of examination for a license and instruction, leaving it to the individual liberty of the teacher. “Resolved, that we recommend that properly qualified musical directors be provided to insure the most effective teaching of the subject/*"

Much Typhoid at Hammond.

Tuesday of this week it was estimated that there were between 150 and 180 cases of typhoid fever in Hammond, and no organized effort bad been made to fight the disease. St. Margaret’s hospital alone housed 30 cases of the disease. J. C, Canneberg, chairman of the board of health, said Wednesday that he believed the report of the number of cases was exaggerated, but that he would call a conference of the physicians to ascertain the extent of the disease. * ■' | Rye bread, made right, fresh daily.' Aug. Rosenbaum.

AUGUSTUS FOR CARNIVAL KING

Gos Phillips May Be Chosen to Position of Honor Ii Coney Island. Coney Island, New York City’a greatest pleasure resort, is to have a Mardi Gras and carnival and the New York Evening World is conducting a voting contest for the selection of a king and oar popalar young actor, Augustas Phillips, leading man for the Spooners at Keith & Proctor’s * Broadway theater New York, has been brought out as a candidate by the matinee girls, and when the vote was published in the World on Aug. 20, he was eleventh in a list of forty candidates, and the World of that date published hia picture and that of Edna May Spooner, along with the following comment: “The most interesting later development of the contest is the sudden rising of Augustas Phillips toward the front. He has 1,044 votes to his credit today, and there are .three ballot boxes, one in Manhattan and two in Brooklyn Theaters, on which his candidacy is announced. The votes came in about in equal numbers from voters who sign themselves “The Phil Clnb” and other who call themselves “Spoonerities,” and it is only fair to say that these voters all expect King Aagnstnß to make Mias Edna May Spooner, the leading lady at Keith & Proctor’s Fifth Ave. Theater, his Queen. It is the Phillips and Spooner ticket they are voting. “Augustus Phillips Is the handsome leading man of Keith & Proctor’s Fifth Avenue players. He enjoys the distinction of being

the most popular matinee idol along the Great White Way, and looms up as a formidable candidate for the honor of being crowned King;of the Mardi Gras. The hundreds of matinee girls who throng to the Fifth Avenue Theater daily to see Mr, Phillips make fervid love to Miss Spooner are determined that he shall win the coveted honor, and yesterdqp over five hundred votes rained In upon the actor. A ballott box has been installed in the subscription department of the Fifth Avenue Theater where votes will be received for Mr. Phillips. In the event of his election Miss Edna May Spooner will be elected as Queen of the Mardi Gias.” If World coupons were available in Rensselaer everyone here would take pleasure in voting for onr popular former townsman, and they would mighty near see to it that he wears the Mardi Gras crown.

Horse Thief Had His Picture Took.

Sheriff O’Connor has heard again from Sheriff J. P. Russell, at Kankakee, 111., regarding the big dub who was arrested here for stealing liveryman M jgruder’s horse, at Kankakee, and after making it haul his big and nearly worthless carcass to Fair Oaks, selling it to Tom MallatL At the last report from the Kankakee sherifi the man had refused to have his picture, but since then he has put on his most agreeable expression and two good views were taken, a copy of each of which were sent to Sheriff O’Connor. Sheriff Russell has been busy looking up the fellow’s past reoprd. He says his right name is Harry EL McDonald, and that was the first "name he gave to Mr. Mallatt, afterwards telling the sheriff here that it was Harry E. Gordon. The Kankakee sheriff writee also that his mother lives at Yellow Springs, Ohio., that he married Daisy Kline at Enon, Ohio, and stole a horse some place between Columbus and Starkville. Miss.,. and that he came from St Louis to KankakeesMhetimehegot away with the horse. Smoke a new ‘•Merchants clgafe

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