Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 148, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 June 1916 — Page 1

No. 148.

CO. M NEARS PEACE STRENGTH

TONIGHT GAYETY AIRDOME Edw. L Alexander presents The Great GRAVES and Supporting Company The World’s Greatest Laughing Show Witch for free sensational street exhibition daily People's Popular Pricey 10 and 20c

National Meeting of the Anti-Saloon League.

The 17th annual convention of the Anti-Saloon League of America will meet at Indianapolis June 25 to 29. The convention will hold three sessions a day at Tomlinson Hall and will have some of the most noted men of America on the program. Among the speakers will be: Bishop Luther B. Wils.on, D. D., of New York; Hon. Sam Small, of Georgia; Ex-Congress-man Frederick Landis, of Logansport: Bishop Francis J. McConnell, D. D., of Denver; Dr. P. A. Baker, general superintendent of American Anti-Sa-loon League; Rev. Ben H. Spense, of A Toronto, Ontario; Captain Richmond P. Hobson, of Alabama; Ex-Governor M. C. Patterson, Memphis, Tenn: Rev. Geo. R. Stuart, D. D., of Knoxville, Tenn. There will be about 5,000 delegates and visitors representing every state in the Union. The anti-saloon league has done wonderful work in closing up saloons all over our country and represents the strongest temperance power ever i wielded in America. Dr. Cumick is one of the trustees > of Indiana and will attend the convention.' All members and representatives from churches are recognized as delegates if they register at the conIvention. ' —.—-

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The Evening Republican.

CARRANZA ISSUES DEFY TO U. S.

“Cross Border and Suffer Consequences,” Says Mex Head—Many Forced to Army by Starvation. Following the note from President Wilccn to General’ Carranza, head of the Mexican army, the latter still maintained a defiant attitude and stated that if any American troops crossed the border, even on the puny pretext of being after raiders and bandits, that his troops would open fire upon the American troopers. The anti-American feeling in Mexico is strong. All the reports from the U. S. agents during the .ast two or three days are to the effect that regardless of the feeling of General Carranza that the general feeling of Mexico is very bitter and are counted upon to demand that the presence of the United States troops 'be resisted. Occupation of Mexico by U. S. troops inevitable. The flat refusal of the Mexican leader to accede to the demands of * resident Wison means tnat drastic action must be uaken and that very soon. It is probable that open hostility will result between the two governments in the next few days. War or peace rests with General Carranza. The position of the United States is set forth pointedly on its review of the apparent inability to prevent border /aids and to keep the obligation he owes the world by the preservation of peace in his domin:ons. Chicago’s crack regiment, the hirst Cavalry, is on the move. At 9 o clock Tuesday night the men marched from the armory at North Clark street and went to the Union depot to entram over the Chicago & Alton for the mobilization camp at Springfield. At 10 o’clock their rolling stock, s standaid Pullman for the officers, thirty tourist sleepers for the men, sixteen box cars for the equipment, six flat cars for the wagons and five horse cars for the officers’ mounts, were ready and the active working of getting aboard. Reports from various parts of the country are telling of the enthusiasm and patriotism being shown by the young men of the country. Hundreds of men are joining in Chicago and Indianapolis also tells of the men volunteering their services.

Better buy a Cushman engine for your binder. You may not be able to get them later. See this engine at Hamilton & Kellner’s.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1916.

BEGIN FORMING NEW COMPANIES

• Several Cities in State Report Recruiting Outside of Present Na- . tional Guard Organizations. Reports from throughout Indiana last night indicated that Indiana’s contribution to the national guard forces available for service on the Mexican border will far exceed the peace strength of the regularly organized divisions of the guard in.the state. The wave of 'patnotic fervor has resulted in calls for recruits in cities which have not had guard companies, while in other places steps are being taken to reorganize companies which have been ordered disbanded because of lack of numibers. North Vernon, Newcastle, Princeton and Washington are among the cities in which new companies are being formed in a-number of places in which the guard has not obtained the required strength preparedness demonstrations are being held to increase enlistment. Most of the companies in the state have reported a total equal to the minimum strength of sixty-five men and a number have approached the war footing of 150. Fort Wayne led in the number of enlistments reported, fifty men having been added. It *s believed that all of the companies will be ready for mobilization at Fort Benjamin Harrison by Saturday, many of them already being prepared for the trip.

Opportunity Now Offered to . Join United States Navy.

Active military preparations of the army- in in every locality and the following notice has been sent out by the naval department, showing that a movement is on foot to increase this department of the service as well: NOTICE. . Spend Your Vacation on a Battleship! Will you join the Naval Training Cruise for civilians conducted by the U. S. Government on regular battleships with the Atlantic battle fleet? Time: August 15-September 12. Expenses: S3O plus transportation. Applications must be made before July 15. For full information, address Geo. A. Paddock, Secretary of Civilian Naval Cruise Committee for Chicago and the Mid-West, 1913 Harris Trust Bldg., Chicago, 111. Phone Randolph 2976. Here is a splendid opportunity for young men who wish to get some idea of the real work of this department of our military service.

W. R. C. Celebrates Flag Day.

It has been the custom for a number of years for tihe W. R. C. to celebrate Flag Day, June 14, in some manner. As it was not convenient to do so on that date their celebration was held Tuesday afternoon at the G. A. R. hall. An interesting program was rend - ered, after which a bounteous repast Was spread and a very pleasant social time enjoyed by all.—lda Benjamin, Press Correspondent W. R. C.

Fresh home-grown strawberries at Rhoads’ grocery every day.

At The REX Thurs., June 22 Mary Miles Minter in “LOVELY I mm ■ Matinee 2 o’clock This show is for the benefit of charity and all are urgento come 10 and 15c * ■ U ■ ■

Members of Local Company in Best of Condition and Spirits and are Anxiously Awaiting Call to Arms. Many Former Members of company are Re-enlisting. Neighboring Towns Being Scoured in Effort to Recruit to 100 Men before Leaving. Men Spend Night in Armory Gaptain Tuteur has sixty-three men, two short of the minimum required for peace rtrength. Men come from all points in answer to call of country. Major Healey reports four companies under his command are in good condition and will be prepared to move shortly. Public demonstration will be given at Court House square this evening during band concert. Fire whistle will sound four long blasts announcing local company to Indianapolis.

Newland Makes Good Showing.

PUSH RECRUITING.

Col. A. L. Kuhlman, of Auburn, Indiana, commanding the third regiment of the guard, of_ which Company M is a part, sent telegrams to all his company commanders this Wednesday morning. The messages read: “Rush recruiting and drilling vigorously”

Patriotic fervor is sweeping Jasper county since the United States-Mex-' ican situation has become so acute.' Recruits from Wheatfield, Remington, Roselawn, Parr and various other .points ill the county are answering to the call of their country, and Captain Tuteur is firm in his belief that by this evening the local company will be recruited up to full peace strength, and may even surpass it. At an early hour this morning 63 men were on the roster, two short of the number required by peace strength. Recruitnig Officer Garland and Lieutenant C. Arthur Tuteujr scoured the neighboring towns and are getting men wherever they go. Lieutenants Garland and Tuteur were in Wheatfield yesterday and secured the services of several men, while several more signified their intention of reporting to Captain Tuteur today for service. The patriotism being shown here is just as enthusiastic as anywhere and these young men should receive the commendation of all the people of Jasper county. «- JEspecial mention should be made of the men coming from Newland. There are twenty of the local company coming from this small town a remarkable showing. They have been under the direction of Sergeant J. W. Spate for the past several months and are among the best disciplined and drilled men in the company. Many of them are not even known to Rensselaer people. Following the call from Captain Tuteur each man left his work and was here the first day. But two of them are missing, they having gone to Nebraska, but are on their way here now. These men should especially be commended for the loyalty they have shown.

John Monrich, who has been m Milwaukee, and was discharged some time ago, left word with Captain Tuteur that if he needed him to wire and he would rd-enlist. He was notified yesterday and will ’be here today. John Lyons reported from Gary and Leland McClanahan from Hammond. James Stonebreaker and Edward Byers are the names of the two recruits so far reported from Wheatfield. There was a rumor in Rensselaer to the effect that there were several young men in Wolcott with red blood in their veins, but when an automobile was sent for them they scurried in every direction. George Platt, J a former Rensselaer boy and formerly a memfber of Co. M, was the only one secured from that place. Scott Chesnut, who had been a member of the local company for 13 years, has reenlisted. Dan P. Warren, sergeant-

major on the staff of Major Healey, has not arrived yet but is expected to be here some time today. A determined effort will be made to recruit the local company to at least 100 men before they are called. There will be a public demonstra tion tonight during the band conceii in an effort to get recruits. John O’Connor, one of the leading patriots of the county, is superintending the plans for the demonstration. Cape. Tuteur will give a company drill, and probably several addresses will be made by some of the citizens. It has been suggestedTthat a purse be made up for the company .this evening. Many of the men are practically penniless and since they will not have a pay day for a month it will work considerable hardship on many of them. The money would be turned over to the company treasurer, who would be compelled under military laws to re-port-it, and place it to the credit of the company fund. The money will be spent for small luxuries and niceties around the camp, and all will receive the -benefits —therefrom. No more worthy sacrifice on the part of our citizens could be made than by contributing to this fund tonight. Major Healey talked to all of his company commanders "At noon today and got the following reports from them as to the number of men they now have on their rosters. The following are the reports: Plymouth 61, Valparaiso 58, Rensselaer 63,—and Monticello 72. The drill this evening will not be up to the highest standard of efficiency as many of the men are recruits and have not as yet had enough drilling to make the best possible showing. Captain Tuteur’s men were all quartered in the armory again last night. They were routed out at 5:30 this morning and given the physical drills by Lieutenant Garland, and this was followed by a drill given by. Lieutenant Watson and Sergeant' Newels. Breakfast was a little late owning to the inconveniences which the cooks are encountering. This, however, will soon be rerhedied and everything will be In smooth running order. A drill was held this morning in Milroy Park. telegram from Cql. Aubrey L. Kuhlman this morning to Major Geo. H. Healey to order Capt. Tuteur to rush his drilling and recruiting vigorously, indicating that the companies will be called before the week is over. Capt. Tuteur has arranged to have the fire whistle blow four long blasts whenever the company is called to leave for Indianapolis.

The Vn’j araiso company under the omma.n<i of Captain— Heinemann, anked as one of the best and most ■ ntelligent companies in the state, is aider a great handicap, as the greater part of the company is made up of college students who have left for heir homes in various parts of the •Jnited States, causing a great delay n their reporting. Some of the men re missing and Capt. Heinemann is i ncountering much inconvenience in locating them . Later: A telegram received by MaJor George H. Healey early this afternoon from Adjutant-Gen. Bridges, ordered him to visit the weak eom;>anies of his battalion and to aid in recruiting and drilling the men and have the companies in shape as quickly as possible, by order of the governor. Major Healey left for Valparaiso this afternoon.

Rumor of Battle -Near Namiquipa Heard in ‘EI Paso.

'EI Paso, Tex., June 20.—-A United States immigration official who asked that his name be withheld, said tonight that the state department was in receipt of a report that there was fighting in progress south of Namiquipa between an American force and a large number of Mexican troopers. Neither the statement nor the report could be confirmed here.

Graves Has Man Playing Piano In Window Today.

At 1:35 today the Great Graves, the hypnotist, who is showing at the Gayety this week, placed one of his men in the window at Rhoades’ hardware store on a piona stool and has him playing the piano, at which he will continue until 8:30 this evening.

The Stork Special.

Bom, today, June 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Sakila, of Rensselaer, a son. •, Born, today, June 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Rice, of Newton township, a son.

The commissioners of Jasper and Starke counties, Auditor Hammond and Engineer Nesbitt met yesterday at the proposed site of the joint bridge between the two counties, 3‘-s miles northeast of DeMotte, and approved the plan of the bridge and authorized-the commissioners of Jasper county to advertise for bids.

Band Concert Program for Tonight.

Under the Double Eagle, March. Overture, Arion. MOTHER. J _ Till We Meet Again, Waltz. Concert Polka, Tuba Solo. Down in Born-Bombay. Schubert’s Serenade.. Punjaub, March.

Telephone No. 6 for stepladders, straight ladders, and extension ladders. We deliver.—J C. Gwin Lumber Company.

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