Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 194, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1916 — Page 1

No. 194.

INDIANA DISCHARGES AT FORT HARRISON NOW

Soldier Must Make Trip Home in Day Coaches, Since Mileage Has Been Cut Off. —— "V— —-— _ ■’ ■*“ * •■ 1 ‘ t Mercedes, Texas, August 12. The war department has issued another order relating to the discharge of Indiana soldiers who have dependents. Heretofore the soldier was discharg ed at Llano Grande camp. By the new order he must be discharged at Fort Harrison. When discharged here he received mileage and could travel back home any way he pleased and ride in chair cars or sleeping cars. Now the war department pays his way to Fort Hafrison and he must make the trip in day coaches, his mileage being cut off. This is no partcular hardship, but it is much more pleasant traveling in a Pullman than in a day-coach for a distance of 1,209 miles. , Captain Payne has detailed private New to find the horse that disappeared from Battery A corral a few nights ago. Every morning private New fills his horse’s nosebag with oats, fills his own haversack with . three rations, arms himself with fifty rounds of ammunition for his revolver and for his rifle and starts out. Captain Payne is satisfied that the horse can be found on a certain ranch that is inclosed with 45 miles of fencing, and private New is riding that fence. An Indiana farm with a 45 mile fence around it would be worth some money. It’s not worth much down here. Lieutenant Dawson, when on a hike with Battery A, inspected a Mexican s camp and found a lot. of- property that had been taken from the Indiana national guard. When the tall lieutenant demanded the property, it was

given up without a protest. It was just after pay day in Battery C that private Kopkey appeared with a cot that he had bought. Seeing a game of pinochle going on, kopkey set down his cot and joined in. When the game was finished the cot was gone and Kopkey saw private Clarence Johnson lugging a cot into his tent. Kopkeydashcd after it. JohnSQ n__declared the cot was his own property and he had not seen the Kopkey cot. Kopkey was trying to take it by main force when Lieutenant Nisley rushed in. He took the cot to Lieutenant J. C. Doyle and asked him to settle the dispute between Kopkey and Johnson. “In ancient times, a long, long time before we came to Llano Grande, said the ibig lieutenant, “there was a chap named Solomon who settled a dispute about a baby by offering to cut it in two and give each woman claiming to be its mother one half. That was good logic. We will just cut this cot in two halves and give one half to Kopkey and the other halt to Johnson.” The division has not yet been maae, but Doyle says it will be unless the two privates reach an agreement. Dengue fever4s making its way up the Rio Grande valley, having started at Bronwsville. When the folk baJj home hear that dengue is found among the soldiers from Indiana, they need have no alarm. Brigadier-Gen-eral Lewis, who, by the way, has had it four times and is one of the huskert men in cam#,' i. and says there is no doubt but that the Indiana soldjers will have a touch

“It won’t do any harm,” the general said, “but it is uncomfortable. Major Frank W. Foxworthy, chief surgeon of the First Indiana, had an experience with it in the Philippines and in Cuba and he says that it can be expected in the camp any time. “There are no fatal results fr° ni dengue fever,” explained Major Foxworthy, “nor does it ever leave any bad consequences. Up home it wou d be called a very bad cold or a mild touch of lagrippe. There is som fever, possibly a high fever, just as there is fever with a bad cold or a mild case of lagrippe, and a few doses of calomel and quinine restores the patient to health. Therms considerable pain in the joints and a fellow feels rotten, but there is nothing to worry about. He soon gets well and when the fevdr comes to'this camp, as it will come, the home folk need have no concern about their friends and relatives down here, so far as dengue is concerned.” “What causes it?” Major Foxworthy was asked. “The bite of a mosquito, and not the kind of a mosquito that breeds yellow fever. It is a complaint that is common to the tropics, but which in Spanish is the equivalent of the English word ‘dandy.’ So, when a, fellow has dengue fever he is. really having a dandy time,” laughed the chief surgeon. x Colonel Roosevelt will make his first campaign speech in behalf pf the candidacy of Justice Hughes m Lewiston, Me., bn August 31.

The Evening Republican.

Annual Reunion of the . Saidla Family.

The eighth annual reunion of the Saidla family was held at the home of Isaac Saidla in Rensselaer Sunday. Those present were: Isaac Saidla and family, of Rensselaer; Joshua Saidla and family, of Darlington, Ind.; Frank Saidla and family, of St. Anne, Ill.; Thad Young, Clark’s Hill, Ind.; A. F. Loveless, Darlington, Ind.; James McMarcum, Clark’s Hill, Ind.: A. McCory, Clark’s Hill, Ind.; M. B. Reardon, Syracuse, Ind.; Len (McCarty, Clinton Saidla and family, E. F. Pullins, of Rensselaer; Charles Saidla, of Syracuse, Ind.; Willard Anderson, Portland, Texas; John Branigan and family, of Clark’s Hill, Ind.; G. E. Edmonds, of Dondvan, Ill.; Mrs. 0. P. Rosenberger, of Milford, Ill.: Henry Young and family, of Colfax, Ind.; D. C. Loveless, D. J. Loveless and family, J. D. Robinson, of Colfax, Ind. On exhibition at the reunion was a bilble and art almanac brought from Germany in 1833 and a pair oj eya glasses at that time 140 years old, and at this time 223 years old. A big dinner was served the trees at noon and some talks were made by Mr. Isaac Saidla and Joshua Saidla. The next reunion wfll be held at the home of John Robinson in Montgomery county the second Sunday in August of next year.

Text of Wilson’s Note to Arbitration Committees.

New York, August Tumulty tonight gave out the following message* to the chairman of the committee of managers and to the heads of 4Jie four railway brotherhoods: “I have learned with surprise and with keen disappointment that an agreement concerning the setttlement of the matters in controversey'between the railways and their employes has proved impossible. “A general strike on the railways would at any time have a most far reaching and injurious effect on the country. At this time the effect might be disastrous. “I feel I have the right, therefore, to request, as the head of the government, that (before any final decision is arrived at that I may have a pert sonal conference with you here. I shall hold myself ready to meet you at any time you may be able to reach Washington.” Committees representing both sides of the controversey left for Washington at midnight.

Draw for Opponents in Second Round of Tennis Tourney.

The drawings for the second round of the tennis tournament were made today with the following result: Tuesday, at 2 o’clock p. m., Babcock vs. Spitler; at 4 o’clock, Warner vs. Eigelsbach. • Wednesday, at 2 o’clock r. m., Waymire vs. Wagner; 4 o’clock, Allman vs. winner of Wright-Dean match. Thursday, at 2 o’clock, English vs. Washbum. At 10 o’clock Tuesday morning Miss Lura Halleck will meet Miss Ruth Wood in the girls’ tournament, and at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning Miss Marjorie Loughridge will meet the winner of the Halleck-Wood match in the final. These games must all be played at the hour designated, unless postponed on account of sickness or rain. Failure to do so will cause a forfeiture by the player fading to put in an appearance.

Frances Boicourt Struck By Automobile Saturday.

Frances Boicourt, eight years of age, daughter of Mrs. T. Boicourt, was struck by an automobile driven by Fred Yeider Saturday evening. The machine was traveling slowly at the time of the accident. She suffered a slight injury to her ankle the machine striking it and bruisng it qute pairifully. She suffered no other injuries. The little girl was returning from the Chautauqua with her brother, Loren, at the time and had started across the crossing between Duvall’s clothing store and Rowles and Parker’s store when the accident happened, not seeing the machine as it approached her. No blame is attached to the driver of . the machine. The little girl is some better today and no serious consequences are anticipated.

The infant son of Andrew Coffell died today. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at the home. Robert Loy left yesterday \for Piqua, Ohio, to visit his grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Loy, for about two weeks. Ross Benjamin has not been iee.ing very well since his operation last Saturday but is some better today. The operation was a severe one and was quite a shock to his nervous system.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1916.

PATRIOTIC PARADE TUESDAY EVENING

Arrival of Richmond Pearson Hobson to Be Greeted By Patriotic Parade By Citizens. Program This Evening. 7:30 Cartoon lecture and clay modelling by Pitt Parker, of Boston. 8:15 Indian entertainment, songs and stories of the Red men, The Gales. The arrival of Richmond Pearson Hobson, “hero of Santiago,” in Rensselaer Tuesday is to be greeted by a patriotic parade by the citizens. Mr. Hobson will close the 1916 Chautauqua season in Rensselaer on Tuesday evening with an address entitled, “Our Country.” The patriotic parade is to start at 6:30 o’clock Tuesday evening and will be formed at the east side of the court house square, ending at the chautauqua grounds. The procession will be led by the Rensselaer band. An effort is being made to have the merchants of the city to decorate their stores with Ameircan flags and bunting. All automobile owners are asked to decorate their cars also. Every man, woman and child is asked to carry a large or small flag on this evening. Everyone in the county is asked to be in the line of: march either in automobile or on foot. Announcements were made from the church pulpits that the parade will be a large one.

„As was previously announced in The Republican Mr. Hobson is an ardent preparedness man and a peace advocate as well, believing that the only (way to have.peace is to be prepared for war. Mr. Hobson will also speak on the temperance question from a scientific angle. Excellent crowds'again greeted the chautauqua players during the afternoon and evening sessions Sunday. There was a popular concert by Bland’s chautauqua band and orchestra, featuring Earl Zippie, wizard of the xyplophone. Other numbers were given by Jean MacDonald,“entertainer, and Mrs. A. C/ Zehner, southern orator, who lectured on “American Ideals.”

Mediators Tell Defeat of Plan to Avoid Strike.

New York, August 13.—The statement of the federal board of mediation explaining the failure to restore peace between the railroads and their employes, issued by Martin A. Knapp, chairman of the board, just before their departure for Washington, follows:

“After repeated efforts to bring about an arbitration of the pending controversy between the railroads and their employes in train and yard serv - ice the United Stated board of med iation and conciliation today was advised by the representatives of the employes that they would not submit the matters in dispute to arbitrati >n in any form. “The employes further stated to the board that they would not arbitrate their own demands, even if the contingent demands of the railroads were withdrawn, and also declined to suggest any other plan or method for a peaceful settlement of the controversy. “They were informed that their decision would be at once made known to President Wilson and also that tae president claimed the right to a personal interview with both parties before any drastic action was taken. This request, of course, granted, and a large delegation of employes, with a number of railroad managers, will be in Washington Monday for a conference with the president. “Early in the negotiations the railroads had informed the board of med , ation ahd conciliation that they would accept arbitration.”

Daughter of Jim Hemphill Drowned in Oklahoma Sunday.

A message was received by E. P. Honan slating that Sarah Hemph.ll, his niece, was drowned Sunday. Miss Hemphill was the daughter of James Hemphill, brother of Mrs. Honan, and a former resident of Rensselaer. No particulars'of the accident were given in the message. Mr. and Mrs. Hemphill moved from Danville, 111., to Broken Arrow, Okla., three years ago, where they have been living on a farm. Sarah was their youngest child, they having a son two or three years older than her. Sarah was known here, having visited her relatives here at different times.

Dental Notice. I will be absent from the city until August 28, and my office will be dossed during that time. My patients and those desiring my services will please take notice. 1 : DR. W. L. MYER.

MONON EXPLAINS IT’S STRIKE STAND

Notice to Employes of the Road Tells of Position That Company Will Take in Strike. Explaining the company’s stand in the present railroad dispute a general order, drawn up today, will make its appearance at all Monon terminals between Chicago and Louisville. It will be posted in conspicuous places. I| declares that all who go on strike will thereafter not be considered employes of the company and sets forth the attitude of the company in detail. The order follows:

Lafayette, Ind., Aug. 12, 1916. “To All Engineers, Fireman, Conductors, Trainmen and Yardmen: “This company has very carefully considered the demands of the employes in engine, train and yard service for the adoption of an eight-hour day law with overtime at the rate of time' and a half, which demand is equivalent to an increase of 37 per cent in wages, and finds that to concede the demands would result in incurring expense far beyond its ability to meet and beyond what is believed to be fair for the men to ask. “Arbitration has been offered in two forms: First, by reference to the interstate commerce commission, and second, in the regular manner prescribed by the federaliaw. Those offers were rejected. We are told by your representative that the ballot is in favor of striking if necessary to enforce your demands. “The long period of friendly relations between the company, its officers and the men of this property is apparently about to be broken by your act in leaving the service. The management deeply regrets these conditions, and has ernestly endeavored to show you the desirability of continuing the friendly and cordial relations which we have mutually enjoyed fcr so many years. The settlement of the differences through resort to a strike is a wholly unnecessary and wasteful proceeding, disastrous to both sides of the controversy. “To those employes who have to decide what their action will be in response to the call to strike it is fair to say that the company’s purpose will be as follows:

“First: Employes who remain continuously in the service will be placed at the head of the respective service rosters in the order of those present relative position thereon, and will hereafter ibe considered the senior employes of the company. “Second: Employes who join the strike will by such action leave the service of the company, and in doing so all their rights and priviliges as employes cease. “Third: Iknployes who leave the service may re-enter same only at the option of the employing officer, and then oniy as new employes; their position on the roster dating from the date they are permitted to resume duty. Before again entering the service they will be required to pass a physical examination to be prescribed for new employes, and will aslo be required to pass the examination Ph rules prescribed for employes of tne class of service which they enter.

“You are again urged to give this important matter careful consideration, bearing in mind the seriousness of the step which you are called upon to take. Many of you have spent a business life in the Monon service and have families and homes. Think before you strike of all that your act involves. “Are your present grievances so great as to justify you in jeopardizing all you have gained while in the company’s service.” J. L. McMANUS, General Superintendent.

25,000 More Soldiers Ordered to the Mexican Border.

Twenty-five thousand more state troops were ordered to the Mexican border by the war department Saturday. All Kentucky, Ohio and Vermont troops were ordered to move and’ all departmental commanders were instructed to send troops as soon as equipped. War department officials said that the purpose of the movement was to relieve the trying situations of regiments held at the state mobilization camps, during recruiting. The men have been several weeks under canvas while a few recruits necessary to bring each regiment up to required minimum strength are ibeing sought. - / Are you getting thin with this hot weather? If you are, eat more ice cream; it is good so- you, especially when you can get home-made and pure at the Rensselaer Candy Kitchen. Costs you only 25c a quart. Delivered anywhere in town. Sundaes and sodas sc, Phone your wants, 119.

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Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hammond Married.

'Big Rapids, Mich., Herald: Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, iMr. and Mrs. C. G. Hammond, who reside in the southwestern part of the city, occurred the marriage of Miss Ruth G. Hammond and Mr. Charles H. Mc'Gihon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. A. Armstrong, the ring service being used. The bridal coup'c stood in front of a bank of golden rod, and were attended by Mr. Ralph Hammond and -Miss Helen Wright. Preceding the ceremony Miss Marion Hood sang “Oh Promise Me,” and “The End of a Perfect Day,” accompanied by Miss Bertha Wright, who also played the wedding march. Besides those above mentioned, Charles Monroe Hammond of Jackson, Miss Alice Mac Neece, of Morley, and Mrs. E. A. Armstrong were present. Immediately following the ceremony a delightful three-course dinner was • served. The bride graduated at' the county normal a year ago, while the groom is a graduate of the Institute and is connected with the Big Rapids Savings bank. They are both popular young people, and their many friends wish them all good things. Mr. and Mrs. McGihon left on the evening train for the southern part of the state, where they will visit for a few days. They will make their home for the present with the bride’s parents.

Boston Braves to Be at Lafayette Thursday.

The Boston Braves of the National League will be at the Red Sox park in Lafayette Thursday afternoon of this week to meet the club of that city in an exhibition game. Walter Tragessor, a Lafayette 'boy with the; Braves, will be behind the platter during the entire game and the day is to be known as Tragessor day. The Boston management has promised the Lafayette people that seven of the nine regulars will be in teh line-up. It is probable that a number of Rensselaer fans \frill go to Lafayette on that day to see Manager George Stallings, Johnnie Evers, Rabbit Maranville, et al.

Removal of Junk Business.

I have rented a business room onehalf block north of Bacock & Hopkins’ elevator, facing the Rensselaer Lumber Co., where I will hereafter carry on my junk business, paying the highest market price for rags, paper, iron, rubber and all kinds of metal, copper, brass, zink, aluminum, lead, copper wire, light copper, copper boilers, etc. Bring me your junk at my new place of business or if notified I will call and get it in my motor truck. Phone 577. SAM KARNOWSKY.

All accounts are payable at my office to Miss Morgan.—Dr. C. E. Johnson.

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TONIGHT AT THE R EX A PARAMOUNT PICTURE ‘The Old Homestead’ Those who knew Denman Thompson as Joshua Whitcomb will want to see this picture.. Greater possibilities as a Photoplay than this is not on the stage, as the real Grace Church is shown and other actual views about New York. ' TUESDAY “A Daughter of the Sea” Good Pictures Every Night At The Rex

Boy Killed By Live Wire at Goodland.

David Jessup, aged twelve? is dead, his brother, Edward, aged ten years, is in a very serious condition and the mother of the two boys js near death from prostratoin at her home as a result of an accident in Goodland Friday afternoon about 4 o’clock. David Jessup took hold of an electric wire carrying 33,000 volts and his younger brother tried to rescue him. The boys were rushed to the St. Elizabeth hospital at Lafayettte where David died about noon Saturday. The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jessup of Goodland. The younger boy was still alive Saturday afternoon, but was suffering terribly from his bums. The accident happened at the Goodland power plant.

AUTOMOBILE OWNERS.

We have just installed the wonderful Amba electric trouble finder. Locates motor, generator, battery and ignition trouble. A time and money saver. No guess work. We locate your trouble, clear it and prove it to you if you are from Missouri. Come and see us. We can show you. K. T. RHOADES & CO. GARAGE.

I will be in * Rensselaer three days horses. Call or write Padgitt’s barn. —Len Pevler.

WEATHERFair Monday and Tuesday; warmer Tuesday.

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