Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 151, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 June 1916 — Page 1

No. 151.

Co. M Entrains For Fort Harrison

“Flying Squadron” Visited Neighboring Towns Friday After--noon Appealing to Young Men to Come to the Aid of f.f Their Country. Work of Raising Money for Company M Goes On. RECRUITING STATION STILL OPEN. Two Thousand Gathered at an Early Hour This Morning at Depot to Give the Departing Members of Company M a Sendoff and Bid Them Godspeed. Departure Parallels that of 1861 Held Here. Any Doubt of Patriotism of Rensselaer People Dispelled by Magnificent Demonstration Held Friday Night and This Morning.

HUSHED THRONG BIDS COMPANY GOODBYE NEW ENLISTMENTS. Albert Dunn, Wheatfield. Richard Nightingale, Remington. David Berns, Brookston. Roscoe Reeder, RensaeMer.

Any doubt (hat might have existed as bo the loyalty and patriotism of the people of Rensselaer and Jasper county was dispelled by the magnificent demonstration held at the -ourt house Friday evening and early this Saturday morning. People stood in the rain Friday evening to watch the maneuvers of Company M at the court house square and refused to leave until the last part of the ceremony was over. They were right back again this morning at an extremely ear'y hour and began to line up on Washington street as early as 4:30 to get a final glimpse of the splendid young men who are leaving their families and friends lo go to the aid of their country in the present crisis with the Mexican government. There may be larger demonstrations in other places, but no city the size of Rensselaer could display more enthusiasm, patriotism and love toward their soldier boys than was evidenced in this past week. The members of Company M to a m'an, appreciate the kindnesses they have, received from the people of this community and are loud in their praise to the ones they are leaving behind. Promptly following the four long blasts of the fire whistle Friday afternoon announcing the departure of Company M this Saturday morning, preparations were started to make the departure-of M Company a memorable occasion. Headed by the patriotic John O'Connor, a program was arranged for Friday evening. Company M, in charge of Lieutenant Watson, left the armory at 7:15. They were met by the local band and led to the court house square, where they went through a short drill. Several selections were rendered by the band. The drill of the militia company was halted for a short time when the rain started to fall. The court house was.

thrown open and the company taken inside to listen to addresses by Logan Wood, of Parr, and Mose Leopold, E. P. Honan, John O’'Connor' and Abraham Halledk. Each speaker in his own able way, commended the members of Company M for the spirit they have shown in the present call to arms. They were urged to remember that the well wishes of the entire community was with them and the citizens of Jasper county expected nothing but praise io come to members of the local company for their achievements while away. They were again admonished to carry themselves as soldiers at all times and to do whatever duty they were called upon to perform. Following each talk the speakers were vociferously applauded, and Lieutenant Watson thanked each of the speakers for their words and spoke in behalf of Company members. Immediately after the patriotic addresses a parade was formed in front of the <?ourt house headed by the band. Next in line came the color bearers, M. E. Griffin, who went to the front during the SpanishAmerican war, and Sergeant James W. Spate, of the local company. Following the color bearers were the members of Company M and behind them, came the citizens on foot and in automobiles. The parade proceeded west on Washington street, crossed the bridge and around Milroy Park, back on Washington and down Van Rensselaer street back to where the parade had formed. Red fire donated by the merchants was burnt at intervals along the street'and added greatly to the attractiveness of the

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oqcsion. One woman marched in the parade, and took no heed of the mud caused by the rain earlier in the evening. The parade was larger than any previous one of its kind ever held here, but we /will not sy that it was any more enthusiastic than the one prior to the leaving of Rensselaer’s company in 1861, for we were not here at that time, but it was a mighty enthusiastic one and every public spirited person swelled with pride when he saw the khaki clad soldier boys of Uncle Sam marching down the street. Old soldiers, who had not ventured to town in months, were on hand to witness the celebration. Some of them were crippled and were forced to ride in automobiles, but they were there and were just as enthusiastic as any of the younger citizens. The demonstration this _ morning when the members of the company entrained for Indianapolis was in direct contrast to the one of Friday evening. It w’asn’t a gay, happy, carefree throng, but there was a solemfffcess and hushed stillness that had not been characteristic of the two former demonstrations. They were brought face to face with the seriousness of the occasion and there was scarcely a person in the vast throng who did not fjeel a limp in their throat when the soldier boys clinibed aboard. Mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers were there to bid the members of the families goodbye—yes, and there were sweethearts and wives there too, who seemed unmindful of the corwd as she placed a kiss on her soldier boy’s lips. Tears were in evidence everywhere and no matter how hard-hearted one is, the occasion could not help but affect them. The occasion this morning was one that will happen but once or twice in a lifetime and for many the was this morning was the first. The impression left on the minds of the 1 throng that was there this morning will linger with them forever. Lieutenant Watson made a brief talk to the crowd from the train just before leaving and again thanked the people for the kindly interest they have taken, and bid them all goodbye for the company. Many old soldiers pressed forward to grasp the hands of the soldier /boys and give them a little parting advice. The coaches which were set aside for the company were pulled up a,t 6:35 and left the station five minutes Mer, amid the waving of Handkerchiefs and cheers of the populace, The band "played “The Star Spangled Banner”, while everyone stood at attention. The cars for the trip were donated by the following persons: C. H. Tryon, Roe Yeoman, Central Garage, Abraham Leopold, C. P. Fate, F. E. Babcock, Mark Schroer ,H. B. Tuteur and Lee Adams. A flying squadfon left Rensselaer at 3:15 Friday afternoon, headed by Capt. Tuteur and John O’Connor. They visited the towns of Brook, Remington, ,Mt. Ayr and Goodland, arriving home at 7 o’clock. Mr. O/Connor made a short talk at each pi ace. No one was recruited, the trip simply being made in an endeavor to star up some spirit in the surrounding towns with the possibility of getting some later on if they are needed. The work of raising a fund for the company continues. It is in charge of John O’Connor and B. K. Zimmerman. They will continue collecting today and /will report to The Republican Monday morning and the names of the dontors will be published. Mr. O’Connor states that they have been meeting with great success. Lieutenant Garland and Company Qerk Wilcox did not leave with the company this morning, having been left behind to do- the recruiting. Anyone desiring to join the company can do so by reporting to Lieutenant Garland at H. B. Tutor's dry cleaning works. Many persons, possibly not realizing the seriousness of the occasion

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and not understanding the handicaps with which the American soldiers will encounter in the mountainous parts of Mexico are prone to take the present crisis with Mexico lightly, and feel that there is no danger to our soldier (boys. They are wrong in their contention, as will be borne out by the annihilation of the two tioops of Tenth cavalry from Illinois. These troops were among the best drilled ones in the United States and were well versed in military tactics, which is proven by the fact that they were called to the border so early. Seven of those troopers are still alive. Mexican country and Mexican treachery did it

A number of men of the local company are married and in some instances they have been compelled to leave wife and children financially unprepared to meet the unexpected burden which has been thrust upon them. Self interest has been thrush aside when duby Men have gone forth to battle trusting that those who remain at home will not the loved ones to suffer. This is an Obligation that must not be overlooked, that must not be betrayed. There is a duty that we at home can perform and that is for the community to awake to the fact that these families left behind should .be helped by providing either funds or work for them, This should not be viewed in the light of charity. lit is merely a step to settle an obligation the community owes to those who are willing to go to the front. The pay of the private in the. ranks is but, sls a month, the highest pay of any army in the ( worid, but at that a sum which is entirely insufficient to maintain a family during these rousing times of high prices. If there were universal military service we should perhaps be relieved of the responsibility. But we are not yet in a mood to take kindly to a suggestion and,m view of this fact we should not hesitate to pay for the service which Other men are heroic enough to render. Give this a serious thought.

Leaves Wife and Week Old Baby to Go to the Front.

Donald H. Hollingsworth, sergeant of Battery E of the 2nd Battery Field Artillery of the Illinois national guard,.was mustered into service last Tuesday morning from Chicago, going to the Springfield mobilization camp preparatory to going to the border. He left a wife and week old baby boy, who are both doing well, and showing creditable courage under the trying circumstances. At this writing it is likely that the Illinois artillery companies will be ordered to the front (before the week is out.

Tenth District Convention to Be Held at Brook June 27th.

The invitations to the tenth district convention to be held at Brook June 27th, have been issued. This district, which comprises Newton, Jasper, Tippecanoe, White and Porter counties, has 27 federated clubs with a membership of more than 1,500. The opening session will begin at 10:30 with registration and seating of club members, and the afternoon session will be at 1 o’clock. An everting session will be held also.

Fair Oaks to Celebrate Independence Day.

Fair Oaks has decided to celebrate Jujy 4th this year and has arranged for a big day with many features. G. W. Hanley, of Rensselaer, and W. L. Wood, of Parr, will make addresses on that day. There will be races, a ball game, fireworks and a parade, beside may other attractions.

Mr. and Mrs. Elza Otto, of Chicago Heights, came this week for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bert D. McCully and family.

FEAR CAVALRY TROOPS WIPED OUT

Pershing’s Brief Wire Indicates That Only Seven of Tenth Cavalry Troopers Survive. The two troops of Tenth cavalry under Charles T. Boyd were practically wiped out by the attack of the Mexican forces under General Gomez aft, Carrizal June 21st, according to indications given in a fragmentary note received by General Funston from General Pershing Friday night. General Pershing’s note stated that the survivors—seven, in all—including those vhat arrived Thursday night, have reached the main column. All were enlisted men, but the report did not say whether they were non-com-missioned officers among them. According to the stories of the survivors as outlined in General Pershing’s report, a mounted force of Mexicans made a charge from the flank at the conclusion of a parley between Capt. Frank Boyd and General Gomez at the same time that a machine gun z opened fire from the front as General Gome-z reached his line.

Cptain Boyd had ordered his men to dismount as the machine gun op*ened fire and the combined effect of the Mexican, charge, the machine gun fire and the rifle fire from the Mexican garrison at Carrizal, which had almost surrounded the little American force under cover of the parley sought by General Gomez to discuss whether Captain Boyd Should be allowed to pass through the town stampeded the gorses. No derails were made known to General Pershing as to whether the Mexican charge was checked.

The accepted per centage of wounded to those killed in modern warfare would place the wounded at 35 or 40 at the lowest estimate. The strength of the two troops, G and K, is not known here but it is estimated that they could not exceed 130 men, allowing for those sick or on detached service. With only survivors reported as arriving at the main column the number of those accounted for at least speculatively, is pitifully sma’ l . With their mounts gone, caught without means of escape ringed about on three sides with the fire of an overwhelming -force, the fate of the little detachment is believed by officials to have been sealed.

Thayer, With Strong Ball Club, WiH Be Here Tomorrow.

Grant’s Athletics are looking forward to the stiffest battle -f the season tomorrow when the meet the fart Thayer team. This club from the river country has been administering some severe trouncings to teams that they have met this season and ebepeot to give the Athletics a lacing tomorrow afternoon. Two regular Athletics will be out of the lineup owing to the fact that they were called away with th«( militia company. They are Jimmy) Eldridge and Joe Elder. Lymanj Fredericks and Bladen, the Chicago semi-pros, will be on hand, however/ The probable Athletic lineup for to-> morrow’s game will be: H. Clark 2b, Lyman 3b, Fredericks ss, Bladen c, Blue lb, Parks rs, Healy cf, McCarthy dr Bresnahan If, Clark p.

The Stork Special.

Bom, June 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Gee. Hoeferline, of Jordan township, a son. Bom, June 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Riley Snyder, of Hanging Grove township, a son. Bom, June 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Wall, of Hanging Grove township, a daughter. Bom, June 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Avis, in town, a son.

Bowel Complaints in India.

In a lecture at one of the Des Moines, lowa, churches a missionary from India told of going into the interior of India, where he was taken sick, that he had a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy with him and believed that it saved his life. This remedy is used successfully in India both as a preventative and cure for cholera. You may know from this that it can be depended upon for the milder forms of bowel complaint that 'ccur in this country. For sale by B. F. Fendig.

FARMERS

We will have a car of middlings on track soon. Ton lots $25.00, less than ton lots $26.00, at car. Give us your order and we will phone you when car arrives.—IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS, Phone 456.

Miss Lllys Cox came from Hammond today to spend a two weeks visit with Miss Ivah Healey and other friends, ,

Ml FIJI MDIJ 50c Wash Ties 3 pr SI.OO —these were bought to sell at 50c but we bought too many. We’ve twenty ‘dozen to close quickly at THREE FOR A DOLLAR You’ll want a half dozen as soon as you see them. See West Window. HILLIARD & HAMILL “The Home of Good Values”

Pay That Members of the Militia Companies Will Get.

The enlisted men and officers of the national guard will receive pay from the federal government and the same rate prevailing in the regular army, according to rank. The monthly pay for the Indiana troops which were mobilized Monday morning will date from that time. The rates of pay will be as follows: Enlisted Men. Privates sls. Privates in hospital corps, sl6. First class privates, such as engineers, ordnance, signal Corps, hospital corps and quartermaster’s corps, $lB. Corporals, wagoners, farriers, etc., s2l. Corporals, engineers, ordnance, signal corps, etc., $24. Sergeants, S3O to $36. Junior sergeant-majors, S4O. Senior sergeant-majors, $45. First class sergeants, SSO. Engineers, $65. Master electricians, etc., $75. The rates of pay are increased by 20 per cent additional for foreign service and are increased with each, successive enlistment. Officers. Second lieutenant (increasing with time of service), $141.67 to $198.33. First lieutenant (increasing with time of service), $167.67 to $233. Captain, same, S2OO to S2BO. Major, same, $250 to $333. Lieutenant colonel, same, $291.67 to $375. Colonel, same, $333.33 to $4J6.67. Brigadier general, SSOO. Major general, $666.67. Lieutenant general, $916.67. In addition to these rates of pay, subsistence and clothing are provided for the men in the service.

Kentland Girl, Injured in Automobile Wreck, Expires.

Miss Greta Thompson, 22 years old, who with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Thompson, was injured in an automobile accident May 20th near Bedford, Ind., died in the Mercy hospital in Chicago last Friday. Her leg was broken and complications caused her death. Mrs. Thompson is still atßediord with a broken leg and collar bone.

Forethought.

People are learning that a little forethought often saves them a- big expense. Here is an instance. E. W. Archer, Caldwell, Ohi^ writes: “I do not believe that our family has been without Chamberlain’s Colic, Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy since we commenced keeping house years ago. When we go on an extended visit we take it with us.” For sale by B. F. Fendig.

All Royal Neighbors are requested to be present at their hall Saturday evening at 7:30. The Brook team will be present to give the work. The Woodmen are cordially invited to come and partake of the refresn-ments.—-Committee.

Editor Bowie, of Wheatfield, drove down this morning at an early hour in his Ford to witness the departure of Co. M, which contains a few of the Wheatfield Hoys. In the party were his son, Richard, and William G. Tinkham and Russell Hkkam.

Complete Postal Gtfide Now Ready For Public.

A complete guide, containing postal information of irrterert to the public arranged separately for convenient and ready reference; rulings of the department, lists of postoffices, arranged alphabetically by states and counties, can be furnished to tne public by the department at a very small cost, accompanied by monthly supp.emcnts. In order to mainitain a satisfactory postal service it is essential that there be co-operation between the public and the service. One of the methods of educating the public, regarding postal affaire is through the medium of the postal guide, the state Hrt of which is published with special reference to public needs. Undelr the terms of the contract recently awarded, the price is within the means of every business concern, every school, and institution, and in fact, everyone using the postal service,

Nanninga Road Bonds Sold at a Premium.

The Nanninga road bond issue of $15,000 for the construction, of the Keener township stone road was sold today to the Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis for a premium of $308.25 and accrued interest. Other bidders /were Miller & Co., of Indianapolis, $225 premium; R. L. Dowling Co., Indianapolis, $285.50 premium; J. F. Wild & Co., Indianapolis, $299 premium; Reed, Elliott & Harrison, Indianapolis, $226 premium; German-American National Bank, Fort Wayne, $236 premium.

Must Not Shoot Fire Crackers On the Street.

The ordinance against the use of fire crackers or other exptosivta on the streets of Rensselaer wilP.b*-en-forced by order of the city council. This order does not apply to your own

premises.

VERN ROBINSON

Base Ball Sunday, June 25 AT RIVERSIDE PARK THAYER vs ATHLETICS Thayer has one of the best ball clubs in this section this year. They have defeated both Lowell and the Valparaiso Athletics. Come out and boost for the locals. GAME CALLED 5:00 O’clock. Admission 25c.

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City Marshal