Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 April 1917 — Page 1

No. 70.

PTHE Q RINCES 0 TONIGHT Bluebird Photoplays, Inc., Present “THE ENO OF THE RAINBOW” —A stirring romance of California’s wonderful Redwood forests, including Myrtle Gonzalez, Vai Paul, Fred Church, George Hernandez and the same company that made famous other popular Lynn F. Reynold® Bluebirds,x“The Girl of Lost Lake,” “The Secret of Ji'.. Swamp.” Rugged, forceful and stirring stories pictured in “God’s Great Out-of-Doors.” 5 and 10c

Your Child’s Eye Sight You are responsible for the eyes of your child. Watch out for frowns and squints. When he reads or looks at a picture book does he hold it too near or too far ? These little things grow fast, but in mmy “uses can be overcome if discovered in time. We Insist on Your Bringing the Children in. You may save them a lifetime of strain and weak sight. Defects of vision never disappear of their own accord and - in most cases' grow worse. It’s a duty you owe your 1 child. No charge for advising you. CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. Phone 13. e

Old Glory Floats at Monon Depot.

The patriotic employees -of - the Monon railroad at this' place have erected a thirty foot steel flag pole and are floating a beautiful flag six by ten feet. The pole was anchored in the central part of the flower plot just east 'of the depot. It represents the sentiments of the group of fellows who are loyal to the core. If any one has sympathy for Geimany he- had ‘better not make a noise about it near Billy Beam or the other fellows about the depot. By the erection of this flag and by the loyal sentiments expressed by the depot boys we have an example thoroughly worthy to be emulated by all.

Maxwell Automobiles to Advance In Price.

Maxwell ears will advance in -price $30.00 on May Ist. Orders will be filled as received at present prices. MAIN GARAGE.

Great Improvement in - Ladies Stockings THE / \ / \ THE / •\USUAL WAYx <W V WJk WAY V \ 1. WITHOUT\ f \gf BYi SEAMS \ / V / SEAMING Why wear Stockings with ugly i and uncomfortable seams, when you can buy Cadet Fashioned Hose,-—-knit to fit without seams— at the same prite?

The G.E. Murray-Co.

The Evening Republican .

LONG TERM OUT OF ENLISTMENT

Washington, April 12.—A1l then enlisting in the regular army or the national guard in the present emergency were assured in an announcement. by Secretary Baker that they would be kept in service only for the of the war. The action followed a conference between the secretary and President Wilson. In effect this places on a war time volunteer basis all of the men enlisted since the state of war was declared. It makes available a total Of 617,868 places in the enlisted grades of the two services to men who wish to serve fpr the war only. Mr. Baker laid stress on the fact that this action was contemplated ■when the administration bill 'was framed and was in no way to be construed as a compromise plan reached as a result of opposition to the draft feature of the bill. In fact, the secretary pointed out that the net result of the application of the war enlistment plan would be to leave the nation an army of any sort, regular or national guard, if the war lasted beyond the enlistment terms of men now in those services. The whole force would then be discharged and the administration apparently expects that a new peace-time military policy, founded on universal service, will have been enacted by that time.

Indianapolis, April 12. — A. special session of the general assembly of Indiana may be called to appropriate a large sum of money, probably several hundred thousand dollars, for military purposes and to devise means for raising the money, it became known today. At a conference with republican and democratic leaders of the house and senate tomorrow Governor Goodrich will explain proposals for the special session. Invitations to attend the conference have (been extended to- Senators Culbertson, of Vincennes, and Robinson, of Indianapolis, and others. x The governor, it is said, has made no decision to call the special session, but will seek the'counsel of the legislators and ask their promise of support in the event that an emergency requires the extra session.

"LOCAL GRAIN MARKET. April 13.—Still going up. Sky may be the limit. Com $1.27, oats 65c, wheat $2.05 and rye $1.70. PASTURE FOR RENT. Have pasture for 250 head of stock near Fair Oaks. Plenty of good water and fine grass. All cattle SI.OO per month. All horses $1.50 per month. For season from May_lst and Nov. Ist. Phone James Walter, Mgr. Lawler Ranches.

THE WEATHER. Fair tonight and Saturday; freezing temperature tonight; rising temperature Saturday.

Wartime Recruits Both In the Guard and the Army Can Quit When War Ends—Big Gappr

Special session of Legislature Is Now Considered.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1917.

ENLISTMENTS NOW FOR PERIOD OF WAR

This Decision of the War Department Should Cause Ranks of National Guard to Swell.

GET INTO COMPANY M. Add Your Name and Your Strength To Make the Local Organization One of the Best in Indiana—Captain Tuteur is a Splendid Drill Master and You Will Have All the Advantages of Early Training and Will Be Associated With the Home Boys.

As has been expected, the war department has authorized that enlistments taken now in either the regular yiny or the national, guard will be for the period of the war only. This was embodied in telegraphic instructions received in Indianapolis Thursday by Adjutant General Harry B. Smith from Secretary of War Baker. It means that as soon as the emergency that resulted in the call to arms has passed those who have enlisted for it will be discharged and not held as members of the army or the guard. It is meeting a popular demand from many who did not care to bind themsqjves for ■Wie seven years’ army enlistment or the six years’ national guard pledge. While new blanks for the enlistment for the war period have not been sent out and may not be, the secretary pf war has directed that recruiting officers can assure those who enlist that they will be discharged at the end of the war.

This is one of the things that young men have held back for and now that it is settled there should be a rush at once to get into the service. The motive should be prompted by patriotic reasons, but if this can not be mustered then* for the reason that conscription will make it necessarv anyway. That these enlistments should be made in the local militia company is very proper. There are many advantages. Some are here enumerated. The company will serve throughout the service together and after the close of the service the fraternal features will be valuable during all the balance of the lives of those in the company. Letters-and news from home will reach the members of the company more frequently and the friends of the boys will better be able to keep watch of them than if they were scattered about in different organizations. In case of injury or sickness they would receive the care of comrades who knew them at home. Another important thing is for the sake of having the company ready for rapid response when the mobilization takes place and tyr having the company rank with the very best in the state. Captain Tuteur is a drill master of unusual ability, as is proven by the marvelous success he has had in the large recruit class he is drilling every Wednesday, night and by the success of Company M during the border service. He is ably assisted by Lieutenants Jerry B. Garland and Edward L. Watson. The former is one of the best military marksmen in the world and is an able instructor in the nomenclature and use of the rifle, one of the most important du=ties of soldiering. Lieut. Watson is also an able instructor, and has been commended by regular army observers for the ability he has shown in field work and in instruction in guard duty. With the advantages of drill mstruction, there is every reason why Company M should take the very front rank of efficiency and this should furnish a further reason for being identified with it In the larger membership there will be manv opportunities for promotion. Captain Tuteur will have a number of corporals and sergeants to appoint and they will go to the men showing application and efficiency. That a number of them will be able to become the officers of the next increment of the army is to be expected and there is today no better place to enlist than with Company M, of Rensselaer.

High School Students Raise Flag Over School Building.

% With serious purpose and spirit the high school students this Friday morning raised the American flag over their school building. After a splendid address by Mr. A. G. Williams and the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner,” the student pody passed outside the building and during the singing of “The Stan Spangled Banner,” the flag was raised. After the flag was secured all united in saluting it. This flag was purchased by the student body at the suggestion of the Student Council. The flag on the water tower has also 'been purchased and has been placed there by high school students. Under the supervision of the Student Council the high sdhool flag will be lowered each evening and be raised each morning. * . . The high school military training class will this evening escort to their train at 7:16, the boys from our high school who are going to Indianapolis for enlistment as yeoman in the navy. The class will be in uniform and are instructed to meet at the armory at 6:30 sharp this evening. Any townspeople interested are invited to fall into Jine'to show appreciation and enthusiasm for the enlistment of these boys and men. All home print today.

SENDOFF FOR NAVY RECRUITS TONIGHT

Big Demonstration is Planned Which Will Start at Armory—Escort Them to the Depot?

Six young men, whose names follow, will leave with Boatswain Smith, who arrived in this city Thursday for the purpose of putting J. J. Montgomery’s navy recruits through a physical examination, this evening for Indianapolis. The recruits are: Raymond Dixie James E. Barber Wade Jarrette Cecil Lee Charles P. Serritella John Reed. Edward M. Honan has also signed, but will not leave until a week from next Monday. A big demonstration has been planned for the boys tonight with J. J. Montgomery. Major Healey and Captain Tuteur in charge. Martial music will be furnished by tl.e band* for the occasion and some young ladies from the high school will sing patriotic songs. Captain Tuteur’s volunteer company will also be in the line of march to the depot. The program is to meet at the armory at 6:30. After selections by the band and songs 6y the high school chorus there will be some impromptu speeches by Edward P. Honan, Wm. H. Parkinson, J. J. Montgomery, Major Healey and probably several others. A parade will be formed on Washington street headed by the Rensselaer band, with the young recruits in automobiles following next, and directly behind them will be the volunteer company. Citizens in automobiles will make up the rest of the parade. At the depot either demonstration will be given in the way of music for the boys who are leaving for the front. Recruiting Officer Montgomery has been informed by the members of the school board that any member of the senior class of the high school desiring* to join the army and navy will receive full credit for the year’s work and will be granted a diploma the Same as any graduate. The officials in charge of .the ceremonies ask that everyone turn out for their demonstration and help make it a success. Other places the size of Rensselaer have given demonstrations and it is up to all of us to show our patriotism and enthusiasm tonight. The recruits will be taken to Indianapolis by Boatswain Smith, where they will be given further physical examination, following which they are sent to Chicago and there also go through a similar Following this, - those passing .-will be assigned to various stations and will immediately leave for their destinations. Edward M. Honan has asked to be assigned to the aviation corps and if the request is granted he will take schooling along that line.

Weigh or Count is Order to Dealers.

Frank W. Tucker, of Noblesville, inspector of weights and measures, department - of the state board of health, is making a tour of the state visiting stores operating under the pure food and drug Jaw to see whether or not the laws are being adhered to by those coming under the jurisdiction r of these laws. Mr. Tucker’s principal mission is to more fully acquaint the merchants with the provisions of the new law that will take effect April 18 and which requires that products that have heretofore been sold by measure* must now be weighed. In some cases, particularly bananas and eggs, they dan be sold either by weight or numerical count, but in the case of vegetables that have -been sold by weight in the past, even including apples, the measure is tabooed and the products must be weighed. The law fixes the weight of a bushel of apples at 48 pounds, which is the first time a weight has ever been fixed in this state for an Indiana apple. z Mr. Tucker states that a dealer no longer has any use for dry measures and that bottomless measures are outlawed. A dealer is not allowed to ever have a bottomless measure in hie possession. In many cities, he said, dealers have (been giving their bottomless measures to school Childrein with which to construct bird houses. ' •One section of the law demands that berry boxes must be filled level for a quart or pint, and the boxes must contain as many cubic inches as a dry measure pint or quart. Onion sets, cranberries and other things sold by the quart must not be sold by liquid measure but bv dry measure. Mr. Tucker states that in his trips over the state he finds that at least 97 per cent of the dealers in foodstuffs want to be honest, but sometimes that dishonesty, if the other three per cent and the driving power of competition, causes dealers to sometimes overstep the line, though W is repugnant to their consciences. He recommends that every housewife provide herself with a pair of'scales and test out her purchases. No honets dealer, he says, will object to having his weights And if things do not weigh out, immediate demand for a correction should be made. „ ... . ~ t .,' '■ /

Last mouth for nursery stock, ornamental or uui—fy. See Gum Pefley.

RENSSELAER GIRL BOUND AND GAGGED

Mrs. John Horton, of Roselawn, Assaulted By Unknown Man, Who Robs the Horton Home.

The current issue of the Kentland Enterprise tells of an assault upon Mrs. John Horton, of Roselawn. Mr* Horton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Eisele, of this city, and her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Horton, also of this place. Mr. Horton has been engaged in the barber business at Roselawn for the past several months, Duidng the absence of Mr. Horton a stranger entered the house, knocked Mrs. Horton down, bound and gagged her, and took five dollars from her purse. The following account is taken from the Enterprise: “Sheriff Spinney was called to Roselawn Monday to investigate an assault case. A barber living there by the name of Horton was at a nearby town Saturday night playing for a dance. When he returned home he found his wife lying on the floor and almost exhausted. A handkerchief had been stuffed in her mouth and a napkin was tied over her face. Her arms and feet were bound with rope, and $5.00 in money was missing from her purse. Mrs. Horton had been out during the evening and when she returned home she was knocked down by a man she found hiding in one of the rooms. She could give no description of the assailant and there seems to be considerable mystery surrounding the whole affair. The above is the story told to the sheriff and he could get no further particulars. Mr. Spinney was accompanied •to Roselawn by Prosecuting Attorney Reuben Hess, Clerk Hosier and County Assessor Downing.”

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday’s Scores. National League— New York 6, Boston 4. Cincinnati 1, St Louis 0. Philadelphia-Brooklyn, wet ground. Clucago 2, Pittsburg 0. American League— Cleveland 2, Detroit 1. Boston 6, New York 1. Chicago-St. Louis, rain. Washington 6, Philadelphia 2. Shuffling Phil Douglasi, the Tennessee mountaineer, let the Corsairs down with a quartet of widely scattered blows and the Cubs won their second straight game. Cooper was wild and ineffective for the visitors. Fred Toney was on the hilltop for the Redlegs against the Cards and the latter managed to collect three bfngles altogether and were kept out of range of the counting station. Cincinnati scored the only run of the battle when Heinie Groh brought McKetchnie over the rubber with a single. The second White Sox-Brownie battle was postponed on account of rain. Faber will ascend the peak for the Sox today. Following Smith’s wild heave in the fourth inning, Rudolph blew up and before the inning was over the New Yorkers had collected six rimer all they got during the entire game, but Boston - was unable to overcome this lead and New York won her first game of the season. Bagby bested Ehmke in a hurlers’ duel and Ty Cobb and his mates fell before Cleveland for the second time 2to 1. Speaker punched out three The Red Sox again trounced Bill Donovan’s Yanks 6 to 1. Dutch Leonard held the Gothamites at all stages while Boston was pounding Shawkey and Slim Love. Three Mack hurlers were pounded >y the Senators, who scored six runs. The Mackmen scored twice. Philadelphia and Brooklyn were unable to clash on account of arm. Same teams again today.

Don Beam and Edward Honan Are Elected Lieutenants.

At the election held last evening at the armory, for the purpose of selecting first and second lieutenants for the company of volunteers, which company Captain Tuteur has been training for the last several weeks, Don Beam and Edward Honan were selected as first and second lieutenants respectively. These two men will aid Captain Tuteur in preparing the men that they may be considerably advanced in military drill m event they are drafted into service against Germany. Another election, however, will probably have to be held, as Honan enlisted in navy last evening and will be leaving m a short time probably for the east.

Storage Batteries RECHARGED and repaired Electric Starters, Generators, Ignition Lighting Systems Repaired and Rewired Rensselaer Garage Official Service Svation for Vesta Doable Life Batteries.

Marguerite Courtot and Owen Moore IN Rolling Stonos By the Famous Players in a Five Reel Production At The Star Theatre Today SATURDAY Hilarity Day a real Smothe Comedy free from slapstick, full of anmiang acts of a natural kind that will bring you a hearty bundle of joy. A big day. YOURS FOR HILARITY M. Dressier and John Hines in “Tillie Wakes Up” REGULAR TIME AND PRICES At The Star Theatre

Flag Will Float on Court House As Soon As Pole is Repaired.

The county commissioners have let the contract to Frank King, the blacksmith, and he is .preparing a platform and other needed changes so that the flag pole upon the court house can be used. As now arranged, it is practically impossible to get the flag up or down. This will be entirely overcome when the changes are made. Our businessmen have very generally shown their loyalty by putting out flags. But the general enthusiasm has not risen to a high pitch here as yet What we need is a good rousing public meeting. Never in the history of this country was there a -more solemn and momentous occasion. We have become a party to the most gigantic struggle and the greatest war ever waged upon this globe. It«is a fight (between civilization ami barbarism, Liberty and Prussianism. To win this struggle means the sacrifice of billions of dollars in money and possibly thousands of lives. No price is too much to pay for liberty and civilization. Let us be men, not puppets; patriots, not cowards.

Mrs. Jennie Thompson Died This Friday Afternoon.

Just before we went to press the report reached us telling of the death of Mrs. Jennie Thompson at the home of her step-son, Ray D. Thompson, on Milroy avenue at about 3 o’clock p. m. Mrs. Thompson ahd been in failing 'health for quite a long time prior to her death. Deceased was the wife of Thomas Thompson, now deceased, and a sister of former Judge S. P. Thompson and David Thompson, also deceased. A fuller account will be published ia the Saturday issue.

Soldiers of the Sea.

Washington, April 13. —Enlistments in the marine corps in the last few days have broken all records in the history of recruiting. TheseJ'Soldiers of the Sea” are making net gains daily of whole companies and battalions at their distinctive recruiting stations from coast to coast, according to reports just made .public. Recruiting officials consider these increases just a start, however, as knowledge of and interest in this “two-in-one” land and sea service is rapidly growing. Present recruiting activities indicate that the marine crops will reach its newly authorized strength in the early summer. The desire of red blooded Americans to be the first to take, a shot *at a periscope and the realization of the fact that we need marines as well as submarines, at this time, is responsible for this material increase in marine corps recruiting, according to government officials here. Join the Marines —the Minute Men of today for immediate action!” is the popular slogan.

Corner Case Ice Cream, Sodas, Sundaes Grape Juice, Pop and All Soft Drinks.

IU.H.