Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1915 — Page 1

No. 114.

UNMISTAKABLE TONE IN NOTE TO GERMANY

United States Must Not Be Expected To Omit Action to Secure Compliance With Demands.

Washington, May 18.—The United States government cabled Ambassador Gera.J for presentation to the German government a note calling attention “to the grave situation which has restated” from violation of American rights on the high seas, culminating in the sinking of the Lusitania, with a loss of more than one hundred American lives. The communication expresses the confident expectation of the United States “that the Imperial German government will disavow the acts of which the government of the United States complains, that they will ihake reparation so far as reparation is possible for injuries which are without measure, and that they will take immediate steps to prevent the recurrence of anything so obviously subversive of the principles of warfare for which the Imperial German government in the past so wisely, and so firmly contended.”

In its conclusion the note states that “the imperial German government will not expect the government of the United States to omit any word or act necessary to the performance of its sacred duty of maintaining the rights of the United States and its citizens and of safeguarding their free exercise and enjoyment.” The full text of the note was made public tonight by the state department.

Organizer For Loyal Order Of Moose is in Rensselaer.

J. W. Manges, state director of the Loyal Order of Moose, is here to organize a lodge of Moose. The Loyal Order of Moose is the third strongest fraternal order in existence and has a home for the aged members as well as a college and school for children at Moaseheart, 111. The Moose have large lodges in all the neighboring towns. This is a social and beneficiary order and no doubt will appeal to our best citizens as they have elegant homes throughout the country. Mr. Manges expects to institute a lodge here within the next few days with over a hundred members, there being members of the order living here, which will be of great help to him.

“We Print Anything for Anybody.”

Special Feature Program At The Rex Theatre SATURDAY, MAY 15, day and night “ Judith of Bethulia” in four parts “A High Old Time” Mina Comedy Admission 10c. Children sc. TUESDAY, MAY 18th “ Joan of Arc” Historical in 5 parts Admission 10c. Children sc. Saturday, May 22nd, day and night we will present “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” In 5 parts. These are productions of great merit, especially for you. Admission 10c. Children sc. Day and night.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables We will have a full line of Vegetables. Three Oood Specialties. Wizzard Mops, each 59c Sweet Pickles 10 bars of soap for 2dc 01iveSi all sizes Smoked California # Dried Beef j Ham, pound - Salmon, all kinds. Rowen & Kiser - Phone 202 . r‘

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PRESIDENT WILSON LAYS DOWN THE LAW TO THE KAISER

Department of State, Washington, May 13, 1915. The Secretary of State to the

American Ambassador at Berlin. Please call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs and, after reading this communication, leave with him a copy.

“In view of recent acts of the German authorities in violation of American rights on the high seas which culminated in the torpedoing and sinking of the British steamer Lusitania on May 7, 1915, /by which over 100 American citizens lost their lives, it is clearly wise and desirable that the government of the United States and the imperial German government should come to a clear and full understanding as to the grave situation which has resulted.

“The sinking of the British passenger steamer Falaba by a German submarine on March 28, through which Leon C. Thrasher, an American citizen, was drowned, the attack on April 28 on the American vessel Gushing by a German aeroplane, the torpedoing on Miay 1 of the Gulflight by a German submarine, as a result | of which two or more American citizens met their death, fthd, finally, the torpedoing and sinking of the steamship Lusitania, constitute a sanies of events which the government/ of the United States has observed with growing concern, distress and amazement. “Recalling the humane and enlightened attitude hitherto assumed by the imperial German government in matters of international right, and particularly with regard to the freedom of the seas, having learned to recognize the German views and the German influence in the field of international obligation as always engaged upon the side of justice and humanity, and having understood the instructions of the imperial German government to its naval commanders to be upon the same plane of humane action prescribed by the naval codes oP other nations, the government of the United States was loath to believe —it can not now bring itself to believe—that these acts, so absolutely contrary to the rules, the practices, and the spirit of modem warfare, oould have the countenance or sanction of that great government. It feels it to be its duty, therefore, to address the imperial German government concerning them with the utmost frankness and in the earnest hope that it is not mistaken in expecting actio on the part of the imperial German government which will correct the unfortunate impressions which have been created and vindicate once more the position of that government with regard to the sacred freedom of the seas.

"The government of the United States has been apprised that the imperial German government considered themselyes to be obliged toy the extraordinary circumstances of the present war and the measures adopted by their adversaries in seeking to cut Germany off from all commerce, to adopt methods of retaliation which go much beyond the ordinary methods of warfare at sea, in the proclamation of a war zone from which they have warned neutral ships to keep away. This government 'has already taken occasion to inform the imperial German government that it can not ad-

Organ Recital at M. E. Church This Evening.

The organ recital to be given this evening at the Methodist church will be one of the greatest entertainments ever given in Rensselaer. Prof. John Doane, Jr., of the Northwestern University has a great reputation ah a pipe organ performer and his program will bring out all the possibilities of this wonderful new pipe organ, which is the gift of Mr. George E. Hosmer, and the solo by Mrs. J. A. nunlap will add to the interest of the program. A large attendance is looked for and a very delightful evening will be enjoyed by all who attend

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1915.

mit the adoption of such measures or such a warning of danger to operate as in any degree an abbreviation of the rights of American shipmasters or of American citizens bound on lawful errands as passengers on merchant ships of belligerent nationality, and that it must hold the imperial German government to a strict countability for any infringement of those rights, intentional or incidental. It.'does ©t understand the imperial German government to question those rights. It assumes, on the contrary, that the imperial government accept, as of Course, the rule that the lives of noncambatante, whether they be of neutral citizenship or citizens of one of the nations at war, can not lawfully or rightfully be put in jeopardy by the capture or destruction of an unarmed merchant- ; man, and recognize also, as all other : nations do, the obligation to take the usual precaution of visit and search to ascertain whether a suspected merchantman is in fact of belligerent nationality or is in fact carrying con- ! traband of war under a neutral flag. I “The government of the United ! States, therefore, desires to call the ' attention of the imperial German govi emment, with the utmost earnestness, , to the fact that the objection to their present method of attack against the trade of their enemies lies in the practical impossibility of employing submarines in the destruction of commerce without disregarding those rules of fairness, reason, justice and humanity which all modem opinion regards as imperative. It is practically impossible for the officers of a submarine to visit a merchantman at sea and examine her papers and cargo. It is practically impossible for them to make a prize of her, and, if they cannot put a prize crew oh board of her, they cannot sink her without leaving her crew and all on board of her to the mercy of the sea in her small boats. These facts? it is understood the imperial German eminent frankly admit. We are informed that in the instances of which we have spoken time enough for even that poor measure of safety was not given, and in at elast two of the cases cited not so much as a warning was received. Manifestly submarines cannot be used against merchantmen, as the" last few weeks have shown, without an inevitable violation of many sacred principles of justice and humanity. “American citizens act within their .indisputable rights in taking their ships and in traveling wherever their legitimate business calls them upon the high seas, and exercise those rights in what should be well-justi-fied confidence that their lives will not be endangered by acts done in clear violation ' of universally acknowledged international obligation and certainly in the confidence that their own government will sustain them in the exercise of their rights. “There was recently published in the newspapers of the United States, I regret to inform the imperial German government, a formal warning, purporting to come from the imperial German embassy at Washington, addressed to the people of the United States and stating, in effect, that any citizen of the United States who exercised his right of free travel upon

SPARKS SHOW WAS MIGHTY GOOD ONE

Not the Largest By Any Means But Every Act Was Clean and Thrilling—Large Crowds.

The Sparks show drew a large crowd Thursday afternoon. Practically every seat in the tent was occupied and it was a happy circus crowd which bought circus ice cream canes and lemonade and applauded the thrilling acts of the performers and the clowns. At night there was another good sized crowd, the tent being more than half filled. The circus consisted of two rings and a large center platform. There was some very good horseback riding, but this as a show feature is probably soon to be relegated to the background, for 'the horse is becoming less and less used for riding and many persons do not appreciate the difficulties of expert riding. The trained horses made a very nice appearance in their cavalry drill and in their dance steps. The trained elephants, the trained seals and the bucking mule were interesting features. The mule refused to permit a darky "to get on its back or even inside the circus ring, attacking him viciously with its teeth, aarbchdng his clothing and dragging ban about almost as a dog carries a rat. A 'Uttle pony that galloped speedily on a revolving disc proved a

the seas would do so at his peril if his journey should take him within the zone of waters within which the imperial German navy was using submarines against the commerce of Great Britain and France, notwithstanding the respectful but very earnest protest of this government, the government of the United States. I do not refer-to this for the purpose of calling the attention of the imperial German government at this time to the surprising irregularity of a communication from the imperial German embassy at Washington addressed to' the people of the United States through the newspapers, but only for the purpose of pointing out that no warning that an unlawful and inhumane act would be committed can possibly be accepted as an excuse or palliation for that act or as an abatement of the responsibility for its commission.

“Long acquainted as this government has been with the character of the imperial German government and with the high principles of equity by which they have in the past been actuated and guided, the government of the United States cannot believe that the commanders of the vessels which committed these acts of lawlessness did so except under a misapprehension of the orders issued by the imperial German naval authorities. It takes it for granted that, at least within the practical possibilities of every such case, the commanders even of submarines were expected to do nothing that would involve the lives of noncombatants or the safety of neutral ships, even at the cost of failing of their object of capture or destruction. It confidently expects, therefore, that the imperial German government will disavow the acts of which the government of the United States complain, that they will make reparation so far as reparation is possible for injuries which arre without measure, and that they will .take immediate steps to prevent the recurrence of anything so obviously subversive of the principles of warfare for which the imperial German government have in the past so wisely and so firmly contended. “The government and people of the United States look to the imperial German government for just, prompt and enlightened action in this vital matter with the greater confidence because the United States and Germany are bound together not only by special ties of friendship, but also by the explicit stipulations of the treaty of 1828 between the United States and the Kingdom of Prussia. “Expressions of regret and offers of reparation in case of the destruction of neutral ships sunk by mistake, while they may satisfy international obligations, if no loss of life results, cannot justify or excuse a practice, the natural and necessary effect of which is to subject neutral nations and neutral persons to new and immeasurable risks. “The imperial German government will not expect the government of the United States to omit any word or any act necessary to the performance of its sacred duty of maintaining the rights of the United States and its citizens and of safeguarding their free exercise and enjoyment. “BRYAN”.

To Set Aside Provision Of New Primary Law.

Suit to set aside that provision of the 1915 primary election laiw which would operate to disqualify many independent voters from participation id thq, nominations, will be brought under the direction of the republican state committee, it was decided’at a meeting of a committee. The portion of the law which republicans propose to attack is a part of the section 10, which specifies that a voter may be barred from participating in the primary unless at the preceding election he supported a majority of the candidates of the party with'which he desires to affiliate at the primary. There is no intention to attack any other part of the law, republican leaders said. .L*-” ' . V '

WEATHER. Unsettled tonight and Saturday. .Probably showers. Warmer tonight north portion.

delight to the children. Trapeze, ring and bar performances were all good and a tight wire act in which a little Jap girl excelled was very clever. The menagerie was small, there being five elephants, five lions, a Royal Bengal tiger, a leopard, a cage of seals and sea lions, a cage of monkeys mid that was about all. In these days of zoological parks in about all of the large cities the menagerie feature of shows is also losing interest. Taken all in all the circus was very creditable and satisfaction was expressed by all with whom the reporter talked,

Join the Moose Lodge for $5.00 r The Loyal Order of Moose will institute a lodge in Rensselaer within the next few days. The Moose is the third strongest order in existence today. The only one that (has a college where the children of the Moose are given an education free of charge. No children of a member are ever put in an orphan’s home and in a year or two scattered broadcast across the country. The Moose pays the following benefits: SIOO for death of member. $7 per week sick or accident. And gives to its members and (their entire family the services of a physician free of charge. The dues are 83%c per month or $lO per year. No assessments. The initiation fee while charter is open is $5, with $1 for examination fee. After charter closes the initiation fee will 'be raised to $25. For further particulars phone or caill on J. W. MANGES - Hotel Makeever

Pecks and Pecks of Pickles To Be Packed in Michigan.

Frank S. McCurtain, of Parr, is to manage the Square-Dingee Pickle Co.’s plant at Ross Commons, Mich., this summer. It will not be a case of pocking a peck of pickled peppers like Peter Piper picked, but the pickles are the cucumber variety and the Ross Commons district is said to be a good one and Frank has had experience as a superintendent for the past three or four years in other fields and has been given a good one, where . there is a large acreage of pickles this year.

URIC ACID POISON UNDERMINES HEALTH

Rheuma Drives It From the System and Eliminates Rheumatism. Ever since Rheuma has been sold in this vicinity, the sale of this marvelous rheumatism remedy has been steadily on the increase. This is due to the fact that Rheuma is guaranteed to eliminate rheumatism or money hack. It Is a quick acting remedy, too. You do not have to wart a long time for results. Rheuma starts at once to act on the kidneys, liver, bowels and blood, and before 24 hours the poisonous uric acid, the chief cause of rheumatism, has begun to pass out of the body through the regular channels. It is also good for gout and neuralgia. One 50-cent bottle will prove to any rheumatic sufferer that Rheuma surely will cure rheumatism. Sold by B. F. Fendig and all druggists.

Every Wednesday we make a shipment of Panama and fine felt hats to be cleaned and reblocked. Bring yours to “The Home of Good Clothes.” — Wm. Traub.

Organ Recital Methodist Church Friday, May 14th 8 p. m., by Prof. John Doane, Jr. of I • - 1 : Ir *-f%’'ft Northwestern University ' ■* "Jr • * Admission 25 cents. ’ ; /

Everet Halstead Defendant In Suit Tried in Monticello.

Everet Halstead is the,defendant in an action brought by the Farmers Feed and. Supply Co., of Chicago, which is (being tried in Monticello today. Some two or three years ago when he was in Woodstock, Vfc, Everet engaged in some grain deals, buying oats in Chicago and selling them in Vermont. The plaintiff in this action alleges -that he ordered grain and then refused to accept it, that the price dropped and that they lost something dike S7OO, for which judgment is asked.

Halstead is represented by Attorney Halleck and the plaintiff by Attorney Dunlap. *

FRECKLES Now is the Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots. There’s no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the prescription othine—double strength—is guaranteed to remove these homely spots. Simply get an ounce of othine — double strength—from any druggist, and apply a little of it night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter aims have vanished entirely. It is Beldam that more than an ounce is needed to completely clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear complexion. Be sure to ask for the double strength othine as thi sis sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles. Plenty of fancy strawberries, asparagus, lettuce and home grown radishes and onions at John Eger’s.

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