Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 301, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1916 — Page 3

ORE BULLET IN 100 KITS MAN IN WAR

IT TAKES >,600 TO KILL ONE * COMBATANT Matted Formations Excepted, of Court#—Shell Fire Not So Deadly as Shrapnel. It has been estimated that only one bullet in every hundred that is fired hits a man and of those men hit only one In thirty-five succumbs. In other words. It takes 8,600 bullets to kill a a'ngle soldier. In view of the awful slaughter that has taken place during the present war these figures sound rather startling, yet they are well within the mark. Of course such calculations as these refer to averages only. An enemy advancing in close formation, as the Germans have been doing recently before Verdun, may be mowed down wholesale be rifle and machine gun fire, and in such eases the average of fatal casualties, compared with the number of rounds expended, will be considerably higher. Shell fire Is, as a general rule, even less destructive than rifle or machine gun fire, says a writer In the Boston Post. A modem high explosive shell makes no end of a row when it bursts, kills possibly a couple of men if it exp odes inside of a trench, frightens a lot more, and—that is about all. The rained walls of Rheims cathedral will testify for many years to come that the shell that scattered one statue seldom hurt its next door neighbor. Shrapnel is more dangerous, provided the fuse is timed Just right and the gunner who fires it knows his business. A shrapnel shell contains a number of small round bullets, each about the size of a marble. What execution a shell of this sort can do, given a favorable opportunity, was shown at the “battle jpf the landing,” in Gallipoli. An attack was about to be launched against the British left and a fold in the ground hid the attacking Turks from the British forces. They were, however, observed by the Queen Elisabeth far out at sea and a projectile from one of her big gune was dropped right plumb in the midst of them. It was a shrapnel shell weighing 1,600 pounds and holding 1,000 bullets. The attack was smashed and 250 Turks were killed. This works out at tne man per fifty-two bullets, and it probably represents the maximum efficiency of shrapnel fire during the present or any other war. For, you see, the conditions from the gunner’s point of view were exceptional and ideal. .

On the other hand, there are many remarkable instances of shell fire — even concentrated and prolonged shell fire — accomplishing little or nothing in the direction of destroying life. During one of the tremendous preparatory bombardments, for example, that ushered in the early stages of the battle of Verdun, the Germans fired between 20,000 and 30,000 shells of all calibers against the French lines in the short space of five hours. Yet the fatal casualties amounted to fewer than 100 out of about 18,000 engaged. One reason for this is, of course, that modern armies, when acting on the defensive, dig themselves In so deeply and so cunningly that they Are practically immune from other than very high angle fire. Yet the power of the modem shell is tremendous. If the charge of one of the larger caliber ones—say a German “Jack Johnson"—were burned away quickly it would send some millions of cubic feet of gas into the air. But instead it is detonated in a thousandth part of a second, and these millions of cubic feet of gas, with tneir Bteel casings, crush everything in their immediate vicinity to the finest powder. Yet men even a comparatively few yards away, especially If they are lying down or under some sort of cover, however slight, uunally escape with their lives at all evehta, and more frequently than otherwise they are not even Injured.

Getting Even.

H old Garge Jones was the most Inquisitive man in the village, Tom Mon ton was certainly the surliest. One afternoon, as Garge perambulated slowly along the one narrow street, he paused at Tom’s garden fence and gaxed Inquiringly over It at Tom, who w%e busily nailing a very large box together. "Afternoon, Tom," said the old chap, genially. “Whatever be 'ee puttin’ .that -great box together for?” Tom paused in his hammering long H.nough to retort curtly: “To hold all your questions. If so he as it’s enough." Garge eyed him in pained silenee for a few momenta Then he took an empty match box from his pocket and threw it over to Tom. “Then that’ll do for yer civil answers, if so be as it’s small enough," he retorted, quietly.

Not a Pleasant Prospect

The Judge—“My boy, you will have to choose between living with your tether and mother.” The Boy—" Have I got to live with either of them?"—Puck.

Honor compels us to t«U a man his faults to his teee. But, “safety W wit the telephone!

HUNTING THE WHALE

A hundred years ago whaling Fas Mug in New England. Many stories of whalers and whaling have been writ ten, but no fiction has ever done justice to the courage and daring, the heart-breaking labor, the terrible privations and the heroism which were part of the day's work of the Yankee whalemen —who were really founders of American commerce, says a writer in the Boston Herald. A Hyatt Verill’s new book, “The Real Story, of a Whaler," gives a true and unvarnished idea of the whaleman’s life. In addition to the perils of the sea to which merchant sailors are expoked, says the author, the whaleman faces innumerable dangers absolutely unknown to other seamen, and yet the losses among whaling vessels and their crews were no greater than inother professions of the sea. Many of the ships went forth time after time on cruises of several years’ duration, sailed to the parts of the world, braved the elements of the frigid and the tropic zones on every sea, held their own most creditably thru several generations of skippers, and are still strong, staunch and seaworthy today. Many an old whaleman sailed forth from New Bedford or some other port in the saraye ship thruout bis long life, and never had a mishap never lost a man on all his voyages.

One Nantucket captain, over 80 years of age, boasted that in the years he had been whaling—he commenced as a boy—bis ship had never touched bottom, that not a man had ever been lost or -abandoned his vessel, that no man had aver been off duty over a week on account of illness or injuries, that he bad never lost but one spar, that he had never returned without a full cargo of oil, and that he bad nevpr passed a day at sea without gping aloft himself, save in the heaviest gales. This man was not exceptional; there, were scores, yes hundreds, who would say as much, for the Yankee whaling captains were unequaled seamen, bora navigators, and never shirked their duty; but thru fair weather or foul, thru calm and storm, amid vast icefloes or roaring breakers, courageously followed their quarry round the world and back.

Of all dangers which beset the whaleman, perhaps the least expected was that of a whale ramming the ship itself, and yet this happened many times, and many a ship was sent to the bittom by a maddened whale smashing in her planks with the tremendous force of his massive bulk and enormous strength. But of all the shipwrecks caused by running onto a whale, that of the ship Union, of Nantucket, Capt. Edward Gardner, is the most noteworthy and interesting. The Union sailed* from Nantucket for Brazil on Sept. 19, 1807, and when twelve days out and while proceeding under easy sail at a speed of seven knots, she suddenly brought up against a whale. The shock was so great that those on board thought the vessel had run onto a rock until the animal was seen and a hasty examination showed that the planking on the starboard bow had been smashed in and two timbers had been broken. The pumps were started, but the water rapidly gained and the crew prepared to leave the ship. The accident occurred at 10 o’Mock st night—lt was no doubt owing to the darkness that the whale was not sighted—and by midnight the boats were lowered and\ pulled ' away from the sinking vessel. A heavy sea was running and the crew of sixteen men were scattered among three boats. Fearing that the boats might become separated in the darkness, and in order to give more shifts at the oars, one boat was abandoned and the men were divided equally in the two remaining boats, which then Beaded for _ the Azores, over 600 miles distant

By October 2nd the men managed to rig up sails, but during the next two days the wind rose to a gale, the extemporized sails were carried away and the two boats were lashed together and allowed to drift. Owing to the haste in whlih the men left the ship, very few provisions and an insufficient supply of water had been pet in the boats, and by October 4th the men were put on rations consisting of but three quarts of water and eighteen small cakes for the whole company for each twenty-four hours. Starvation was staring them in the face, their thirst was terrible, and their case seemed hopeless, when, on October Bth, they sighted the island of Flores and landed safely after being adrift for seven days and eight nights, during which time they had rowed, sailed and drifted for 600 miles. Sometimes stories of a “mad whale" were spread among the whalers—tales Cf some of exceptional ferocity and courage—a whale warrior who destroyed lives and boats and invariably oscaped, and when at last some vessel enptured such a fighter and identfled Urn by the irons found In his body, the report was circulated among all the whalers far and near. Such an accident was reported by the ship Hector of New Bedford. In October, 1832, the boats were lowered and started after a large whale, but brfore they were within striking distance the creature turned, stove one of the boats and threw its occupants into the sea. The captain’s boat hurried to their rescue, but the furious. dgMirig whale dashed at it, seised It in his enormous, armed Jaw, and chewed and smashed 'it to pieces. The mate, struggling in the water, was then seized by the creature, and, altho bitten and chewed and badly wounded, he was finally rescued alive, * S

THE EVEKING REPUBLICAN. RENSSELAER, IND.

Mt. Ayr Items From the Tribune.

Amish church was held Sunday at Davey Miller’s. * An onion goes anywhere without losing its identity. M. Blunk, of Rensselaer, was a visitor here Wednesday. Mrs. W. A. Shindler was a Rensselaer visitor Friday. Ben Goa tne y was in Rensselaer Friday. Miss Florence Huntington was d Rensselaer visitor Friday. Mrs. Bryan, of Goodland, visited her brother, G. W. Lunch, Friday. Villa is reported to have slain two more Americans and a British subject. Joe Yoder and family left for their future home in Marshall county Friday. „ \ Ira Chupp went through with Joe Yoder’s emigrant car to Marshall county last week. Joe Jinkerson visited from Monday until Friday with his son, John, at Rensselaer. Charley Armold and son, Harry, were at the corn and poultry show at Goodland Friday. G. W. Lynch and wife went to Indianapolis Sunday to consult an eye specialist for Mrs. Lynch. Dr. Martin reports a boy at J. M. Miller’s. It arrived last Thursday. It is the second child, both boys. A Philadelphia concern is offering a bonus to employes who do not drink. King Alcohol is being dethroned in various ways. Dave Garrick, Samuel and Peter Eicher, of Fort Wayne, came Saturday for several days’ visit among friends here. Geo. Brown and son, Gilbert, Mrs. Ed Long and son, Kenneth, were business visitors at Jasper’s hub Saturday.

Carl Swanson, who is to move to Benton county in the spring, took a load of machinery to the farm he had rented there, Monday. Charles Fleming reports having made a good sale or two as a result of having his Bronze turkeys in the Chicago show ring. D. L. Halstead, who is always in the front ranks in the farming business, has a new straw spreader. Little Evyln Anderson visited her grandmother, Mrs. Ben Reaves, in Fair Oaks for a week. She returned Saturday. Henry Lee and Charles Battleday are two more that will receive the Tribune the coming year, beginning with this, the Christmas number. Chas. Flemming attended the Goodland Poultry Show Tuesday of last week and Wednesday attended a poultry show in Chicago. The bigger papers are heralding peace prospects in the old world, which may soon cut some figure in the business hemisphere. Mrs. Gilbert Stucker’s cousin, Miss Brown, who has been visiting her for a couple of weeks, returned to her home in Parr Saturday. Mrs. Doctor Warner and baby came Tuesday for a visit with the doctor's mother, Mrs. C. C. Shue. The doctor is working in Joliet, 111., but Mrs. Warner expects him home for the holidays. We are indebted to Mrs. Geo. S. Arnold for a subscription for her husband to the Tribune beginning with this Christmas number, and in another place print heir letter. The Yeoman sale east of town was well attended by Mt. Ayr people as well as others and things brought fancy prices in many instances. The Ladies’ Aid did splendidly with their lunch stand. Poultry prices that took the usual after Thanksgiving slump, have regained much of the loss and are selling at what looks to be fancy prices, though not quite so high as at Thanksgiving time. John Fyre returned x'lom a visit with friends and relatives at Sugar Creek, Ohio, bringing with him a subscription to the Tribune to start with this, the Christmas number. Thanks, John, make these visits frequently.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeris Harlowe left for their new home at Constantine, Mich., last Tuesday. Mr. Harlow went with the car, Which he loaded at Parr. Mrs. Harlow left by the way of Rensselaer, going by the way of Hammond. Hobart, Ind., Dec. 11, 1916. Mr. W. R. Lee, Dear Sir—Mrs. W. W. Miller, of Colorado, sent us some copies of the Tribune and it made homesick for Mt. Ayr news. Enclosed please find dollar bill for a year’s subscription for my husband’3 Christmas gift- T&>urs very truly, Mrs. Geo. S. Arnold, Hobart, Ind., R. F. D. No. 3 Please address it to Geo. S. Arnold. Homer Stanley is driving a Ford. Mrs. J. W. Phares went to Parr Monday for several days’ visit. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stanley were Rensselaer shoppers Monday. Pfrimxner Hopkins is in Kankakee, 111., for a ten days’ visit. Mannie Rice and family spent Sunday with Mr. Rice’s father here. Mrs. A. J. Hufty visited in Stone Bluff Wednesday. Floyd Sampson’s sister from Fowler came Monday for a holiday’s visit with him. Bernard Hopkins, of Dyer, visited his father and mother here over Sunday. ... - i Edgar Steward accompanied Kev. Cragun to Kerttland to attend the group meeting Tuesday. . l Mrs. Rimer and daughter, Miss Lizzie Brown, visited in the home of , Otto Berigsten Thursday. --*v* —• - ■ - t

If it isn’t an Eastman it isn’t a Kodak. ■ •*«>* - If it isn’t a Victor it isn’t a Victrola. REMEMBER Fendig s Rexall Drug Store has exclusive agency for these high class Christmas Gifts. ' * Pennants, Pillows, Boxing Gloves, Polo Sticks for the boys. A full line of White Ivory, Toilet Articles, Stationery, Leather Manicure Sets for the ladies. A box of Cigars, Bill Book, Fountain Pens, Shaving Mirrows, Leather Collar Bags, and Gloves and Handkerchief Sets for the men. r —/' \ , , BOOKS FOB EVERYBODY The Store for Service FENDIG’S Rexall Drug Store

CURTIS CREEK ITEMS. Reuben Yeoman and family spent Sunday with Frank Biggs, of near Rensselaer. There will be a box supper at the Curtis Creek school house Thursday night, Dec. 21st. Benton Kelly and family spent Sunday with Robt. Yeoman and family. Wm. Clark and family expect to start for Michigan Tuesday, where they will make their future home. Mildred and Mike Rush were in Rensselaer for the week end. Lyceum Dates. Schildkret, orchestra, Jan. 5. Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5. We are now showing t~n swellest line of house or smoking jackets for Xmas in all colors at Duvall’s Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL. The manufacture of vaccine virus has been begun in the government laboratories of Venezuela.

TROUBLES OF Mrs. Frank Matson, Logans port Woman, Gains Control Through Tanlac’s Use. Logansport, Ind.—When a recent discussion among women in this city drifted around to the work Tanlac js doing here, Mrs. Frank Matson, a well known Logansport woman, who lives at 1618 Toledo Street, told the following story: “For six years I have suffered with kidney trouble. I had no control over myself. I suffered pains in the region of the kidneys constantly. “The pains in the region of the kidneys have disappeared since I started using Tanlac. I have gained control over myself and seem to be in good shape once again. However, I intend to tak* Tanlac for a while longHundreds of women now suffering as Mrs. Matson did, can gain similar relief throttgh Tanlac'a use. Tanlac also for stomach and liver trouble, catarrhal complaints, rheumatism, nervousness, loss of appetite and the like. Tanlac is now sold exclusively in Rensselaer at Larsh A Hopkins’ drug store.

Shoes or Slippers are Acceptable Xmas Presents We have the newest add best lines for Men, Women or Children at most reasonable prices. * ' . We make exchanges after Xmas. B. N. FENOIG’S SHOE STOKE Opera House Block

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RECITAL Given by The Students of the Department of Music Collett Auditorium Tuesday, Dec. 10 7:30 p. m. Admission 25c.

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