Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1917 — Page 1

No. 65.

PTHE Q RINCES 0 TONIGHT THEDAMRA IN “The Woman and the Gold” Fox Film 5 and 10c

Join the U. S. Army or Navy Now Your Country Needs You! Your postmaster is a qualified recuiting officer

Real Estate Transfers.

Charles G. Spitler et ux to Frank Wynkoop, Feb. 9, ne ne 35-31-7, 40 acres, Union, $4,000. Samuel McGinnis et ux to John Bunning, March 30, part lot 16, block 2, DeMotte, $250. \ Edith E. Harwick to Guy D. Harwick, Mandh 22, sw se 8-31-7, Keener, sl. Grafft-Wraner Lumber Co. to Rensselaer Lumber Co., March 14, lots J, 2,3, 4,5, 6, 7. 8,9, 10, 11, black 24, Rensselaer, Weston’s add, $3,500. Rensselaer Lumber Co. to Jesse C. Gwin, April 3, part lot 6, all lots 7, 8,9, 10, 11, block 24, Rensselaer, Westen’s add, $1,300. Finnan Thompson, guardian of (May F. Thompson, to Rensselaer Lumber Co., Feb. 18, part outlot 12, Parr, sl6sr Sarah E. Lane et baron to West I’ooria Land & Stock Co., Jan. 22 : 1910, n% nw 21-28-6, 80 acres, Jordian, S6OO. q. c. d. William "A. Will et ux to George M. Belcher et ux, April 4, part lot 5,6, block 4, Dunnville, $45.

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE.

Measles. AIL cases of measles,. whether, attended byphysiciansor not, must be reported to the health office. Those children sick with measles, and other children of the family not having had this disease .must be kept in. Health department wishes everybody to cooperate in this so that we. may soon rid the town of all Contagion. Clean-Up Notice. Time has arrived for everyone to .begin to clean up back lots and alleys to get the town in clean condition generally for the summer. TJiis should 'be attended to for two reasons, for appearance and health. CITY HEALTH OFFICER.

New Suits Filed.

L. W. Baugh Co. vs Thomas Porter: demand S3OO. Charles B. Franklin vs Missouri Business Men’s Accident and Health Association. Damage suit. Venued from Newton county.

Young fhan, you must see those buggies at Kellner & Callahan’s. They are the latest up to the minute in style and elegance, We cannot describe them. They must be seen to be admired.

JARRETTE HASH Rubber- Sponges 10c Rubber complectdon brushes 10c Ladies’ rubber gloves 25c Black rubber heels 10c Men’s red: rubber heels ... 15c Rubber soap dishes ..... .10c Rubber door mats 35c 7-inch round rubber mats. 10c 12-inch round robber mats. 15c Rubber, stair treads '.loc Rubber force cups .........19c Sink "plugs 5c

The Evening Republican.

As an emergency measure designed to raise an army in this emergency, it is hard to see, how the plan of the secretary of war could be improved upon. Its provisions roughly are: 1. To raise the regular army and the national guard to war strength and equipment by the volunteer system immediately—restricting the recruits to those between the ages of 18 and 40—and, voluntaryism failing, to recruit these armies by selective draft. 2. To raise and equip succeeding armies of 500,000 by selective draft. Our problem this moment is to get an army by means. The voluntary system is unfair in the extreme, but it is the only system we are organized for today. Draft means registration and registration takes time. Volunteers can go into training at once. That is -what the nation is The volunteer army is the best army we can get under the circumstances for relatively immediate use. It is organized. Our draft army is not organized. But the draft army will be the better of*, the two when it has been organized. The simple question of ages will determine that. Under the volunteer system we have an army of all ages, from 18 to 40. Their capabilities are different. They require different discipline and diqerent training. But undesirable 'as the volunteer system ds, it is the only way open to us, thanks to our neglect of national defense, until we can get the more ideal way established. We have the consolation that it is going to be established as rapidly as it can be—if this bill passes. * For without the draft there will be slacker individual's and slacker states. This country cannot in a time like this carry the weight of slackers. It must have, if it hones for victory and not useless futile bloodshed, an army selected by fitness and ■ not one selected by the dictates of the individual conscience. It cannot 'have the laborer go forth to fight while the dancing man stays home and dances. The first duty of congress is to pass the bill offered by the war department. It will then be time to consider the less pressing problem of providing the equitable system of universal compulsory training and service as a means of permanent defense.

Funeral of Charles Kasson To Be Held Monday.

Hammond Times. Charles Kasson, one of Hammond’s most respected citizens who passed away at his home, 50 Webb street, was born in Greenport, R. 1., May 12, 1841. He came to Hammond .n 1873, the year of the great parfic, and began a service with the G. H. Hammond Company until it left Hammond in 1903. He afterwards was with the American Glue Company up to the time of his death. Before coming to Hammond he was employed in the war department at Washington. Mr. Kasson was defeated for the republican nomination for mayor of Hammond about fourteen yeans ago, although it was a case of the office seeking tiie man. He leaves a wife and six children but no other immediate relatives. The funeral will take place on Monday at 2 p.m ~ from the house. Interment at Oak Hild. Friends may view the remains on Saturday and Sunday.

Tallahassee, Fla., April 6.—Former Secretary of State Bryan today sent this message to President Wilson: “Believing it to be the duty of each citizen to bear his part of the burden rff wa r and, his share of the .perils, I hereby tender my services to the government. Please enroll me as a private whenever I am needed. Assign me to any work that I can do until called to the colors. I shall, through the Red Cross, contribute to the comfort of soldiers in the hospitals and, through the Y. M. C. A., aid in guarding the morale of the men in camp.” Mr. Bryan, with the rank of colonel, commanded a regiment of Nebraska volunteers during the Spanish-Amer-ican war.

The following telegram was sent to County superintendents throughout the state Friday from Horace J. Ellis, State superintendent of public instruction: “Summon ail school forces of your county, trustees, teachers, parents and pupils to assemble at your court 'house Saturday to participate in an agricultural meeting called by Governor Goodrich’s promTarnation. Let nothing interfere with this duty. Report to me the result.”

Churches Have Prepared Programs For Easter Sunday.

The various religious organizations of the city hava prepared their Easter programs for tomorrow, notices of which appear in today’s issue. Religious services pertaining to , the resurrection of Christ will be indulged in and special music for the services will be rendered at each church.

April 7.—Com $1.25, oats 65c, wheat $2.00 and rye $1.50.

THE WEATHER. Probably rain tonight and Sunday: somewhat warmer tonight south and east portions; strong east winds.

RAISING AN ARMY.

Private Bryan!

CALL TO SCHOOLS.

LOCAL GRAIN MARKET.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1917.

A WORD TO THE WISE

Philadelphia, April 6. —The I following noice, sighed by I [ United States Attorney Gener- ]; al Gregory, was received today ; by the federal marshal of the Philadelphia district: “No German alien’enemy in !! 'this country, who has not hithi; erto been implicated in plots ' against tiie interests of the ; United States, need have any ’ ! fear of action by the depart- ' 1- ment of justice so long as he ! observes the following wami> ing: ];. “Obey the law; keep your j; mouth shut.” •

A WARNING.

Be careful how you rcirculate rumors about a man’s disloyalty. Nothing can do a man greater harm than to accuse him of disloyalty. Disloyalty to flag and country comes near 'being treason, and the 'greatest harm yoti can lodge against a man now is treason, <

Indiana People to Be Called To Aid In Food Supply.

Indiana has been called upon to strain herself to produce a greatly increased food supply because of ‘ the war. A state-wide movement under the ilieadersdiip of Governor Goodrich, has been started for increased food production as well as for conservation of the food supply of the state, and to this end the governor has sent out a call for each county seat in the state for this Saturday has been urged that the county agents be utilized and that the schools be Closed earlier this year in order, that the pupils may go home sooner and aid in the farm work, for which they wild receive full credit in their school work. Other recommendations follow: Put to work the 5,000 college students who will be turned out in June. Let the 5,000 college girls who come from Indiana colleges, take the places of the 5,000 men workers, and send the latter to farms and other producing industries. Get the farmer to plant more acreage of com and work for a larger yield per acre. Encourage girls and 'boys to raise pigs. Teill retired farmers-to go back and take charge of their farms. Ask the government to issue a request *oftabor to forego -the- eighthour'day in industries as a matter of patriotism. Encourage the home garden idea. Encourage the use of fertilizer to increase the productiveness of the soil.

MIDWEST’S “BIT.”

Washington, April 6.—The six mid; die western states of Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, will be cal led upon to raise, in round numbers, 235,000 recruits for the army of 1,200,000 which is to be called out this year.. The army bill prepared for submission to congress provides for ’’proportionate quotas to be supplied from the respective states, determined upon papulation.” Apportioning these quotas on, the basis of congressional representation, the plan which the army has in view, wilt make the following demand for recruits from the six middle western states: Illinois 74,493, Indiana 35,867, lowa 30,349, Michigan 35,867, Wisconsin 30,349, Minnesota 27,590. Total 234,515. These figures are arrived at by fixing each congressional district quota at 2,759, the number required from each of the 435 districts to make the army of 1,200,000.

Mlle. Zara.

1. Am I talented in any way? What ? Can not tell unless I see handi. '2. Will I live here in the future? No. Where will I meet my future husband ? West. 1. Will Ibe successful in the work lam now doing? If you like it*. 2. Does a dark haired fellow care for me? In a way. 3./ Am I going to lave a date Sunday evening? Tcj silly to answer. 1 , What is my greatest talent? Cannot tell unless I see hand. 2. Does the dark or light haired fellow came for me ? Flirtation bath. 3. Have I met my future husband ? No. 1. What talent should I develop. Musical or artistic. 2. Have I met .my future husband and how soon will I marry? No. Within a few years. 3. Will my lover and Ibe reconciled ? In the future. 1. What kind of success will d have in Monon Saturday? Too soon to answer. 2. Will I ever marry? In the future.

SOLDIERS OF THE SEA.

Washington, April 6. —Chance of immediate action in the ranks of the men who operate our battleship guns in submarine defense is .bringing many red-blooded Americans to marine corps recruiting stations. Seventeen hundred and fifty-eight men have applied for enlistment in the “Soldiers of the Sea” during the past week at their various recruitin’stations from coast to coast, according to recruiting officials here. The marine coips is still short about 4,000 men for war strength and is making a strong appeal to youths of spirit to “do their hit” in “The First Line of Defense.” - / ■.

AMERICA FORMALLY ENTERS WORLD WAR

Complete Mobilization of Navy Forces Follows War Entrance—Net is Spread Over Daftgerous Aliens. Washington, April 6. —The United States today accepted Germany’s challenge to war and formally abandoned its place as the greatest neutral of a world in arms. President Wilson at 1:18 p.m. (official time) this afternoon signed the resolution of congress, declaring the existence of a state of war and authorizing and directing the chief executive to employ all the resources of the nation to prosecute hostilities against the German government to a successful termination. Word was flashed immediately to all army and navy stations and to vessals at sea, dnd orders for furthur precautionary steps, withheld until the last moment, were dispatehed. .

By proclamation the president anthe state of war, called upon ail citizens to manifest their loyalty and assured Germans in this country that they would be unmolested as long as they behaved themselves. Orders were issued soon afterward for the arrest of sixty ringleaders in German plots and intrigues. Complete mobilization of the navy, calling all reserves and militia' to colors, was ordered by Secretary Daniels as soon as the war resolution was signed. The war department, already having taken virtually every step contemplated before the raising of a real war army authorized, awaits on congress. Secretary Baker conferred with Chairman Dent of the house military committee and arranged to appear before the committee tomorrow to discuss the general staff army plans and consider the war budget of more than three billions. , The seizure of German ships laid up in American harbors was the subject of interested comment, and legal officers of the government began consideration of the questions of whether the United States con confiscate the ships outright or must pay for them after the war.

Commissioners’ Proceedings.

William O. Rowles stone road. Harry Gallagher resigns assuperintendent of construction and Thomas Lowe is appointed in his stead. John C. Baker ditch. Bonds ordered issued for $4,755.25 to date Feb. 1. A. Halleck allowed attorney fee of $250. . .George M. Myms dutch. Drainage commissioner granted until May 8 to file report. Edwwd- W. Lakin ditch. Report filed and cause continued, for notice. S. E. Huff ditch. B. J. Moore having resigned as drainage commissioner and A. 0. Moore having failed to qualify as third commissioner, board appoints C. J. Hobbs drainage commissioner and John Osborne third commissioner. To meet with E. D. Nesbitt, engineer, April 10 and repbrt on or before second day of May term. Petition of B. Forsythe et al for stone road. Wester Bowdy resigns as viewer and George May is appointed' in his stead. Time extended

for filing to April 20. Petition of G. B. Paricinson for stone road. Viewers file report. Expense account allowed as set out and cause continued for supplemental report.—,— —i s= . Henry Gowland, petition for location of highway. Ed Ranton and J. B. Koihaff file separate remonstrances and both ask damages. • Referred to W. V. Porter, C. G. Spitler and S. C. Irwin to review road, assess damages and report first day of May term. B. W. Ellsworth petition for stone road. Report filed, expense account aillowed and cause continued for objections. Same order as above in stone road petitions of John H. Rusk, Judson L. Adams, William Folger and W. H. Gratner. Stone road petition of J. R. Phillips et al. Petitioners granted leave to file amended petition. Notice ordered given returnable May 8. Viewers directed to hold in abeyance report under original petition for further order of court. --- Petition of 'Marion I. Adams for stone road. S. A. Bresnahan and Walter Harrington appointed viewers, to meet and qualify with county surveyor April 7 and report on or before May 8. Petition of G. I. Thomas et al for stone road. Cause docketed and referred to E. D. Nesbitt. Alva McCashen and Emmet Fidler appointed viewers, to meet April 7 ajid qualify and report on or before May 8. _ . Final report ordered in Edward P. •Lane ditch. .; Clifton J. Hobbe ditch. No objections on file, report modified and approved, and specifications modified; ordered constructed as a tile drain.

Uncle of Mrs. L. A. Harmon Died at Decatur, Ill.

Ward was received here today by Mrs. 'L. A. Harmon, telling of the death of her uncle, W. L. Quinn, of Strawn, 111., Friday evening at nine o’clock after an illness which has extended over the past seven weeks. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Quinn died in St. Mary’s hospital at Streator, 111., and was 76 years of age at the time of his death. His wife, and a brother,. Alexander Qhltiti, of nc3tr licnssejlHer, The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Ottawa, 111., where burial will be made and will be attended by Mt. and Mrs. Harmdin, of this city, and Alexander Quinn.

NAVY NEEDS RECRUITS.

In view of the feet that the first phase of the war is bound to be naval in its nature, the condition of the American navy is of utmost importance to every American. Indiana should feel this and recognize her state duty toward this branch of the service first. Now that a state of war has actually been declared to exist it is expeced that the quota required of Indiana will be promptly raised. The postmaster at North Vernon, population 2,000, has sent in 14 appheants in the past two days. Of these, twelve passed the examination and have been sworn in the U. S. naval service. The postmaster is to be congratulated on his prompt and patriotic action and it is hoped that other postmasters will follow splendid example. - . . Six hundred or more Methodist ministers throughout the state of Indiana have been asked to co-operate with the navy recruiting office in encouraging young men to join the United States navy. This is indicative of the spirit of the times, but the quota required of Indiana must be raised promptly and the : thing most needed is immediate action. Men are needed between the ages of 17 and 30 years to serve as seamen, firemen, machinists, electricians, carpenters, painters, plumbers, blacksmiths, boiler makers cooks, bakers, musicians, pharmacists, men experienced in hospital work and radio operators. Full information can be obtained from the postmaster in every town in the state.

Methodist Church Notes. 9:30 a. m., Sunday school. Special Easter exercises. . 7 • 10:45 a. m. Morning worship and sermon by pastor. 6130 p. m., Epworth League, topic, “What Easter Means to Me,” leader Martha Cain. 7:30 Evening worship and sermon •by pastor. The pastor will preach sermons appropriate to the day. There will be special music. The public is most cordially invited to attend. The First Christian Church. The'service at the Christian church begins at 9:30 sharp. The program will be in keeping with the Easter season. Following is the musical program: Opening, Voluntary. Hallelujah, from Mt. Olives, Bethoven. Offertory, “Songs Without Words,”— “Opus 25”, Francis Thone. Communion “Saucut Ut Porten,” Rossini. Postlude, “War March of the Priests, Atharia from Mendelssohn. Easter Mandh —Flagler. Triumphal March, “Fainton’’, Dolbur. The evening program will be in charge of the young people of the church school assisted by the choir.

Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9:30Prayer meeting and regular business meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Speciad meetings at James each evening at 7:45. Parr. Sunday school at 10. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Rev. A. Rowland, the Colporter, of Anderson, will preach at thia hour. Christian Endeavor at 7:30. No preaching service at the evening h<nir on account of special services at James school house. Prayer meting Thursday at 7:80;

. Presbyterian Church. Rev. J, Budman Fleming, Minister. Easter services and music. 9:30 Bible study. 10:45 Public worship, baptism and sermon. 7:30 Public worship. Easter music and short sermon. 7:30 Thursday, round table and jaryer service. Subject, “A Favorite Promise,” and each one will bring his own and tell why it is a favorite. Come to these services, bring a friend with you and make this Easter a great day. Music Trinity M. E. Church Sunday.

Morning.

Organ. Prelude Recital— , . • (a) “Lans Deo” Momson (b) Resurrection Mom ...Johnston With Hallelujah—Easter Hymn.. Choris Come See the Place Barnby Choir. Solo —The Victory of the Cross, Schnocker .. Tr. Miss Loughndge Organ Offertory—Harmonses du soar Karg-Elert Postlude—Jubilate Amen.... Kinder Evening. Organ—Prelude Recital— * (a) Allegro Maestoso (b) Spring Song .. ..Hollins Offertory—Prayer in A flat Guilmant Postlude —Te Deum Laudamus.... i Claussmann

New Case Venued Here From Newton County Court.

The case of Charles B. Franklin vs The Missouri Business Men’s Accident and Health Association of St. Louis, has been venued to this county from Newton comity. Charles B. Franklin, a veterinarian of Brook, Ind., had an eye so badly injured that he lost the sight of the same, while March, 1916. Said Franklin held accident policy in the Missouri Association, which policy provides for the payment <rf SSOO for the Boss of an eye. Action brought to collect S6OO.

SEE ETHEL CLAYTON in The Bondage of Fear At The Star Theatre • TODAY Also Ford Weekly Monday Blanche Sweet in “Public Opinion” Also Burton Holmes travel pictures. Beautiful California this week. At The StarJheatre Matinee Daily

J. J. Montgomery Asked to Recruit Men By the Navy League.

J. J. Montgomery, a member of the navy league, received the following letter today asking liim to arid the country by helping to enlist men for this service froan this county: Dear Sir: I am addressing you as a fellow member of the Navy League of the United States, your name having been given me by Col. Robt. M. Thompson, our president. War is upon us our navy lacks 38,000 men. The navy department demands 800 men from Indiana by the 20th inst. Indianapolis is the only recruiting station in the state. There are five sub-sta-tious, viz: Cohimbus, Evansville, Ft. Wayne, South Bend, Terre Haute. The officers in change at the Indianapolis station are buried under a mass of routine clerical work and are at their desks far into the night every night. The machinery of the department has not yet made porvisiar. for the expense attendant upon securing enlistments, and the necessity is too pressing to wait for it to do so. Will you not, as a member of the Navy League, get behind this call to duty in your community? Proceed in any way that to you seems good and will produce recruits. When found, see that these recruits are conducted to your nearest sub-station or their names sent in. Our slogan shall bo “One thousand men in ten days.” Yours very sincerely

JAMES T. DISSETTE.

Earl Hemphill and Harry Hickman On U. S. Gunner Almanac.

Earl Hemphill and Harry Hickman, both of this city, who joined the navy about a year ago, are reported to be on their way to Europe at the present time. Hemphil and Hickman have been on the U. S. S. until recently; when they were transferred to the Gunner Almanac, by virtue of their qualifying as expert gunners. J. J. Montgomery has on display m his window pictures of Hemphill on the Oklahoma.

War Boosts Grain Market.

Wagner Co. reports that wheat gained 14c, oats 2%c, corn 4c today. The government report estimated that the wheat crap will be about 63 4-10 per cent. Cattle were steady and hogs sold ait sl6 for top. *' Bulletin.—Latest report is that Austria lias broken with the U.S.

Sunday Dinner gw College Inn Roast Chicken with Chicken Gravy or Roast Veal with Brown Gravy Dressing Mashed Potatoes Escalloped Macaroni Creamed Tomatoes Apple Salad Dutch Pudding Bread and Butter Coffee _ * * Davisson & Waymire Phene 118

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