Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1909 — Page 2

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Two Killed In Indianapolis Automobile Races.

Indianapolis, Aug. 19. —Two lives were lost and two records broken during the inauguration of the Indianapolis motor speedway today. William A. Bourque, driver of" the Knox car in the 250-mile race, and Harry Holcomb, his mechanician, were killed in the frenzied carnival of speed. The death of the two men caused the American Automobile association to issue an ultimatum to the owners oi the big track that certain changes must be made by tomorrow or the sanction for the race will be withdrawn. The American Automobile association demands that the track be freed from the many and dangerous ruts which are said to be unavoidable in a. new track and that every inch of it be thoroughly oiled and tarred. Today only a short portion in front of the grandstand was oiled and the dust on the other parts is blamed for the collapse of the two drivers in the long race—Louis Cheverolet and Fred Ellis—who were blinded by the dense white mist that covered the major portion of the track.

Two records were broken and the first day of the immense track proved to be an unqualified success when a pall was cast over the crowd of 12,000 speed enthusiasts by the sudden death of Bourque and Holcomb. The KnOx car was in second place with Burman in his Buick, leading and had covered nearly 150 miles when the crash came. While coming down the home stretch the car suddenly swerved and tore into the fence at the left of the track,, turning Completely over and pinning its two occupants beneath it. Both men were alive when taken from under the ill-fated machine but Bourque died in the ambulance on the way to the Emergency hospital. Holcomb lived a few minutes longer but was dead soon after he arrived at the - hospital. Stories as to the cause of the accident vary and no one will ever know what really caused the car of death to swerve from the track. According to the story told by private Frank Brander, Company H, Second regiment, Indiana national guard, who was nearest to the scene of the accident and had a narrow escape from injury, .something caused both men to suddenly turn and look behind. As they did the steering wheel slipped from Bouroque’s hands and he threw his arms helplessly in the air. Then came the crash. One of the rear wheels was found a few hundred feet from the scene of the accident and this has led to the advancement of 1 the theory that the axle nuts on it had not been properly tightened when the machine had taken on a new tire shortly before. The men probably felt that wheel slipping off and when they looked behind they realized their helplessness to avoid an accident. Bourque was twenty-six years old and lived at Springfield, Mass. He had been in the employ of the Knox company for seven years and had been a racing driver since 1907. He finished second in the recent Cobe trophy race at Crown Point, and shortly before he had been seriously injured when his car overturned In a hill climbing contest near Worcester, Mich., in May. Holcomb was twenty-two years old and lived at Grandville, Mass. He had been with the Knox company for two years and was considered one of the best mechanicians in the racing business. Both men w ? ere married. Judge Gould G. Rheuby, who presided over the Forty-seventh Judicial Circuit, which includes Parke and Vermillion counties, sent his resignation to Governor Marshall’s office Wednesday. The resignation was accepted, and on instructions from the governor, who is spending his vacation at Petoskey, Mich., Mark Thlstlethwaite, secretary, made out a commission for Chanes W. Ward, of Newport, who will be Judge Rbeuby*s successor. Judge Rheuby was elected in 1904. Judge Ward’s commission will expire January 1, 1911.

NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

m . Lucius Rettlc. the South Betid boy whd' attempted to kill himself in Ift. WiJfwiia ago, is expected to His condition is much improved. Mrsr Cullom; vrifls'trf Senator i3uH lom of Illinois, died at her residence in Washington shortly-after 12 o’cloek Thursday. Mrs. Cullom had suffered from heart trouble for a long time. Orland Wright, of Laporte, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wright, whose left foot was crushed by a Murdock car Sunday, August 8, has lockjaw and his life is despaired of. He is not expected to live more than two days. Calvin Moon, superintendent of the South Bend public schools, was removed by the school board at a meeting held Tuesday night, and John A. Weed, superintendent of the Laporte schools, w r as appointed to the place; —o — Preparations to take over the control of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton railway company by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad company were made Thursday, when new officers and directors of the formef'company were elected.

A delegation of thirty-nine business men, representing the civic and commercial organizations of Tokio, Yokohoma, Osaka and Magoya, has sailed on the steamer Minnesota for Seattle. They will tour the United States as guests of various chambers of commerce.

In the attempt to purify the city administration at South Bend, the committee of fifty, an influential nonpartisan organization, Thursday decided to wield its influence in the coming city election. Records of candidates for office will be investigated and support given only to clean men.

The old union station in Chicago will be replaced by a $25,000,000 structure, according to an announcement made Wednesday. The new building will be erected oh plans in harmony with the “city beautiful” idea and will be opposite the $20,000,000 terminal which the Chicago. & Northwestern railroad is building.

Mrs. Siebert, aged 72 years, appeared in Justice Grover’s court at Laporte Tuesday and made affidavit against her son, Edward, charging him with assault and battery. It is alleged he went home drunk and after being admitted to the house by his mother, knocked her down. Siebert was bound over to the circuit court.

V. V. Montgomery, of Owensville, owns a hen that lays eggs with handles to them—the eggs resemble a gourd. Not content with laying eggs having handles, the old hen laid a dumbell egg—two eggs joined with a tubelike shell an inch in length. There would be two well-developed eggs but for the tube that joins them. John Knack, of Otis, has in his possession a homing pigeon, which has a band on one of its legs bearing the initials and number “J. H., 47109.” The pigeon was apparently very tired and hungry. Mr. Knack and others were riding on a hand car and the bird followed them for some distance, apparently being anxious to be taken care of. The car was stopped and Mr. Knack picked the bird up. Edward Payson Weston, despite the fact that he will be 71 years old when he attempts the feat, declared that he will make another effort to walk from New York to San Francisco in 100 days. He made the announcement upon Jjis return to New York fpom San Francisco. The veteran pedestrian looked none the worse for his walk of 3,859 miles.

Preparatory to letting the contract for a new $250,000 building, Boone county sold her old court house Monday at public sale. Although five hundred people were present Colonel J. B. Henderson, the auctioneer, received only one bid, that of George Miller & Adolphus Wysong, to whom the house was knocked down at sls on condition that they clear the ground within forty-five days. The Sloan & Chase manufacturing company, of Newark, N. J., has been awarded the contract for supplying the Census Bureau with 100 tabulating machines at $478 each, and 300 punching machines at $250 each. The machines are to be used In compiling statistics of the next census returns.

Montmorenci Girl Seen In Moving Pictures.

A very peculiar incident happened in A moving "picture theatre in fiafayeM&lfocentty,’ and, for a caused quite a stir. The management of the house Was shbwing'a very prdtty pietafe termed "EsSfc’.'tfce'teopanf Queen,# and' the picture Tiad not proceeded far when it was noticed that an elderly gentleman and his wife, who were in the audience, became quite excited, the woman exclaiming “That is my daughter.” The picture portrays Essie, the leopard queen, a cast away on an island, where, after her father’s death by fever, she becomes the associate of wild animals. She raises little cubs that she finds in the jungles of her island home. She is discovered by animal hunters for a famous hippodrome, marrftl Agd returns to civilization, where she be 7 comes an animal tamer. It was while showing the features of this girl :hat the subject was recognized by her parents, who claim that the pictures were taken while performing with a circugj. The ls4y in question i 3 Miss Essie Fay, of Montmorenci, who is now with a circus. Mrs. Fay, who saw the picture, is very positive that it is her daughter. The affair caused quite a little stir in the audience when the parents recognized the features of their daughter in the picture. This is the second case of the kind that has happened in Lafayette, the other being Jake Mendelsohn, a Lafayette boy, who was recognized by his mother when the picture of an ostrich farm was shown several months ago.

McVicker’s To Open With the “Circus Man.”

Maciyn Arfcuckle, one of the most popular actors on the American stage, is to make his first appearance as a star at McVicker’s theatre, Chicago, Saturday, August 28, when Klaw 1 & Erlanger will produce for him a New England comedy, “The Circus Man,” by Eugene W. Presbrey, founded on a story by Holman Day. Mr. Arbuckle has already established himself in the favor of his countrymen' by his impersonations of Jim Hackler in “The County Chairman” and “Slim” Hoover in “The Round Up,” characters that are unforgettable in the' minds of

theatregoers. In “Fighting” Hime Look, proprietor of the Levaithan Circus, Mr. Arbuckle has found another character exactly suited to his personality and his fine method as an actor. The New England atmosphere of the play, the stirring events in which Hime is mixed up, the wonder of his wooing and the triumph of the man over all obstacles make a dramatic story of power, plentifully relieved by the humor and fun of the Maine folk who people the story. One of the impjortant features of the new production is the new soubrette, Imogene, the Ceylon elephant who will play a big part in Hime’s love affairs. Imogene is said to be the most intelligent elephant in this country. She has displayed unusual ability in memorizing her part, which is a long one, and she is expected to make a big hit at the first performance. There will be a special holiday matinee Labor Day, Sept. 6th.

Ft. Wayne now possesses its ferst public playground and it is popular with the children. On the opening day more than one thousand boys and girls made use of the swings, teeters, wading pool, sand piles and covered playhouse.

By requiring letter carriers to “double up” their routes during the dull season of July and August, instead of employing substitutes, Postmaster General Hitchcock expects to save the government not less than $250,000 in the cost of carriers’ vacations during the present fiscal year. Postolfice employed are allowed by law fifteen days’ leave of absence with pay each year.

The fifty-third session of the Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana (colored) is meeting In Kokomo. Albert Lauber, of Edinburg, who was injured by a falling tree while cutting timber Saturday; died from the injuries.

The Rev. R. H. Moore, chaplain at Indiana reformatory, handed in his resignation Monday to Major David S. Qeyton, general superintendent, hut will remain until his successor has been appointed. Mr. Moore went to Jeffersonville from Martinsville ten months ago, changing pldces with the Rev. W. E. Edgln, who has been chaplain five years and desired to return to pastorate, while Mr. Moore wished relief on account of ill health.

New Educational Course for State Estimates Nonessentials In Study.

The teaching of the fundamentals' of: school su£ecL|,frith less utteifc tttVn to minor matters; the teaching of the principles of hygiene and health and the teaching of the beauty of the **language” and ’’ ’its** correct usage, these are thei three points brought Bbme to 18,000 Indiana teachers in the new 1 course of study for this year just prepared by the Department of Public Instruction. The new course is now in the hands of the state printer and should be ready next week fori distribution throughout the state. Only 19,000 copies will be printed because of the shrinking appropriation for printing. It is the policy of Dr. Aley, superintendent of public instruction, to have less time spent in mere covering jground and more spent in a thorough imastery of subjects studied.

“There are some portions of arithmetic and history, for example, that are necessary every day,” he said. “On the other hand, it isn’t especially necessary to know how to get the greatest common divisor by long division. In the same way as much time is spent by teachers on some little Indian war as the battle of Lexington. We want teachers to emphasize things because of their value and not because they are in the text-book.”

The study of hygiene will play a more prominent part in the school room this year than ever before. It has been the purpose of Dr. Aley to supplement as much as possible the campaign of the state board of health. Children will be taught the value of pure air, of sanitation, of proper food and of cleanliness. The physiology and text-book study will be along a special outline, made out by the author of the adopted text-books, Dr. H. W. Conn, especially for the use of the Indiana code.

A further ambition of the department, of public instruction is to inspire a new patriotism in the school children of the state —and incidentally in the teachers—for the English lanuage not only for its beauty and expressiveness, but also for its correct usage. Teachers will first and foremost be expected to use correct English. They will then be expected to drill their pupils on the words misused most frequently. In the study of literature the strong and well-knit phrases will be pointed out and the students themselves will be encouraged to use good English—not only servicable English, but polished and discriminating English. “In France,” says Dr. Aley, “this sort of work is done in the common school, with the result that every French boy and girl has learned tc love the language in the same way that the flag is loved. The children know well-spoken French, and even the so-called ignorant Frenchman speaks good French. “But the average Hoosier or Buckeye .with a common school education distorts the language with regularity, and seems even to be proud of it. “I don’t expect the results of this campaign for clean and forceful English to bear immediate results. I look for evidences of the teaching of hygiene almost immediately, and for the pressure upon important things alone; but it will be years, of course, before our common school people will speak English well. But if we can, for a starter, call the attention of 9,000 school teachers to the existence of bad English, the result will be felt in the long run. It will be easier now that the majority of our teachers are high school graduates because they know more about literature and English than do the common school graduates. A few years ago It would have been a hard matter, indeed.”

Dr. Aley and his assistant, E. G. Bunnell, will visit sixty-eight counties before Bchool opens, and speak to the teachers at county institutes. These three matters will be gone over carefully, and the attention of the teachers called to what is being done, and the reasons for it.

Rev. W. N. Sherrill, of Mlllertown, Mich., and Rev. J. F. Stadler, of Cloverland, Ind., who have been attending the annual conference of the United Brethren church at Veedershurg, stopped off here over Sunday and held services at Alx. Rev. Sherrell Informs us that Nate Reed, once sheriff of Jasper county, now lives near Mlllertown, where he owns 20 acres of land, has a nice home, keeps batch, hunts and fishes and takes life very easy. Nate was always inclined to do the latter, and now that he has coupled it with fishing on a brook on his own farm, be is doubtless entirely happy.

STATE FAIR RACES

s37?Blra|o Efftmrded Trotters c antmSffonmfliana Track jiajjyy PACING AGAINST ALL RECORDS Hedge wood Boy and Lady Maude Will' » -V 'f* Try to Lower the Marks Famous Stables Represented at Indlap* Fair—Wisconsin Man Will Be the New Starter. The Indiana State Fair has formed the richest racing program In Its history for the week of Sept. 6, the purses for which amount to $37,600. That there will be an extraordinary number of -horsee in the various contests is indicated by the entries which closed in June when the names of 195 different horses were sent to Secretary Charles Downing, the horses to come from Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri; Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, California; and the best stables of Indiana will be represented.. In the 2:20 trot, with a purse of $5,000, there are 20 entries, and in the 2:15 pace, also with a $5,000 purse, -therei are 26 entries. The entry lists fbr the other twelve races om the Stamen Fair program do not close, until August 24. The course at the Fair, already rich in race track lore, is during the coming Fair; expected to make Borne more l valuable contributions to the world’s records for pacers in some special, events. The State Fair management has entered into a contract with Dick Wilson, of Rushville, one of the famous horsemen cf the country; Who will start Hedgewood Boy, with a reoord of 2:02 1-4, and Lady Maude C, with a mark of 2:04 1-2 in three efforts to fix new records. The contract with Wilson provides that If he “does nothing, be gets nothing/’ On Monday, the first day of the Fair, Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maud C, who are full brother and sister, will be driven to equal the world's record, Wilson Is to receive S6OO, and If he lowers it will receive S4OO additional. In another special event, If Hedgewood Boy paoes a mile In harness In 2:021-4, his present record, Wilson is to receive SSOO. If, In this performance, Hedgewood Boy beats the track record of 2:01, made by Star Pointer in 1897, Wilson will receive $250 additional. If Lady Maud C., 2:04%, beats her present record, Wilson will get $500; If she beats the world’s record for pacing mares, $250 additional. If either Hedgewood Boy or Lady Maud C, or both, beat the world’s stallion race record of 1:59% for pacers, Wilson will be awarded SSOO. The Rushville horseman can by meeting all conditions of the contract gather up $3,500 for his work at the State Fair. He is to receive nothing In the event that his horses do not equal or beat the marks which are fixed by the contract. The horses are to pace to wagon on the first day of the Fair, weather rnd track permitting. Hedgewood Boy will start against the record for stallitons on Thursday and Lady Maud C, will make her attempt on Friday of Fair week. C. H. Anthony, the Fair’s superintendent of speed, the judges and starter of the Fair races are to. determine if the weather and

track are of proper condition for the events. The rules of the American Trotting Association are to govern. The race track at the Indiana Fair grounds has for months been in use and only severe weather o&n' put It out of commission for the September races. Since early spring about 300 trotters and pacers, representing famous stables from over the United States, have been In training at the Indiana grounds and It has become one of the most favored tracks for spring and early summer work in the land. The track was re-selled some months ago and was carefully ditched. During the heavy rains of last spring, the water speedily drained off the course and three or four hours of sunBhine brought it Into condition for use again. It will require a very heavy and continuous rain to hinder ths races at the coming Fair. Four or five hundred trotters and pacers are expected at the track for the September meeting, and many stables which are noted over the grand circuit r will be represented. ’t United States Senator Bailey, of Texas, has entered two mares, Luclle Marlow and Eva Cord, in the Fair trotting eventa. E. F. Geers, of Memphis, has listed A trotter and a paoer. Other celebrated 1 stables which have already made entries are: Alonzo McDonald, polls; John H. Dickerson, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; George H. Esterbrook, Denver, Col.; Roy Miller, Lexington, Ky.; W. O. Durfee, Loa Angles, Chi.; S. J. Fleming, Terre Haute; J. B. Benyon, Memphis, Tenn.; Dick McMahon, Llbertyville, Ill.; A. J. Hook, Georgetown, Ky.; S. R. Holt, Indianapolis; White River Stock farm, Muncle, Ind.; V. L. Shuler, Indianapolis; Float,'Jolly, Tipton, Ind.; 'Walter Dunn, Charleston, Ill.; L. H. Maybury, Los Cal.; C. A. Chambers, Indlanapollaf Forest Park farm, Terre Haute."

Charles Downing, secretary of the Indiana Fair, expects the coming races to be of the highest class ever held In Indiana. “Thd Indiana Fair,” he said, “has always promoted clean racing which In quality of entertainment brings them up to the edtfal Of the races on the grand circuit:- Our races an not under the Influences of the pool box or the betting ring, for our Fair does not permit betting.”

BUCKSKIN BEN'S WILD WEST SHOWS.

Rig. Attraction ««t the Tippecanoe .County Fair. Buckskin Ben’s famous wild west and dog and pony shows, with his novelty wild west band made up of cowboys: and cowgirls, will arrive in "Lafayette on Sunday,-August" 29 and -everything put ia readiness for - theta" opepjng i?f the Tippecanoe qdnnty fair. The show carries tents, seats, lighting effects, and everything pertaining to a first class road show of this character. There are about fifty people, forty horses, and a number of trained dogs, ponies and monkeys. The acts are all clean, refined and suitable for ladies and children as well as men. The acts will consist of trained horses, dogs, ponies and monkeys, bucking bronchos, fancy and trick rifle shots, cowboy and cowgirl riders and ropers, rope throwing and spinning, and other novel and up-to-date features, including all the best and latest ideas in the line of wild west shows, and the show is calculated to entertain and please all classes and all ages. 1 Ope of the features of the outfit is the camp and sleeping quarters of the. show, as Buckskin Ben claims to have the nicest camp of any traveling show and the public is invited to visit and inspect thp same, at any time. Buckskin Ben desires it to be understood that he does not countenance a lot of greasy and dirty Indians and cowboys, and a lot of stale acts, but that his entire show is clean, refined and up-to-date. In addition Buckskin Ben’s wild west and dog and pony show, the fair management will introduce to the public the Nat Nazarro troupe of electrifying acrobats, this being their first appearance in America, also the famaus Japanese troupe, the Ishikawa brothers and Loughlin!s collection of trained dogs. Professor Gall’s balloon will go up every day at 4 o’clock. All this in adition to the fourteen big harness races and the stock: parade and many other features to interest and entertain the people should make this the banner fair of all years.

A Clever Show.

“Eli and Jane” played Thursday at the Ellis Theatre and it was a packed house that greeted Harry Green and his company when the curtain rose on the opening act. This is the second time this play has been seen here ln< side of a year, and judging from the applause that came in one continuous rush, everybody was highly pleased. Harry Green was of course the-star of the evening, and his entrance was . the signal to start the big scream that followed everything he did and said, i There were six cracking, spanking, good specialties in the play and they . were each a star by themselves. Lizzie Esher, In the part of Jane, was pretty, sweet and as clever as could be. Louis H. Daly, as Armond, is an exceptionally clever leading man and his work from last night's performance Is classed with the best. Mr. . Chas. Martin, as Bob, was a perfect hero and looked the part and acted it with all true style and grace; his singing was enjoyed by everyone. .Miss Fern Wilson, a Chicago girl, was the “Glory” of the play, and she injected the life of a little romp and danced and sang her way into the hearts of the audience from the start. The other parts were taken and handled with the care of real professionals. Mr. Louis Daly, the stage manager - for Mr. Green, has taken more pains this season than ever and feels proud of his work. To Mr. Daly belongs the credit of rehearsing the play aad staging the piece, and it shows 1q the performances the work of a master ■hand. * The general verdict of all who attended was that it was a good, clean, clever show, and one that will draw a packed house In this town anytime It comes.

During the eleventh annuli convention of the Luther league, held in Michigan City Saturday and Sunday, it was decided to withdraw from the Indiana state league and join the Illinois conference Luther league.

Notice of Appointment. Notice is hereby given that tbs undersigned has been appointed executor of the Estate of John Blsloekej, decented, late of Jasper county, Indiana, by the Clerk of tbo Jasper ■- Circuit Court. Said notate la solvent FRANK FOLTZ, Executor. Foltz ft Spltler, Attorneys. a. 17-24-11