Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 April 1917 — Page 1

No. 76.

PTHE Q MNCES U TONIGHT ZOE RAY IN “GLORIANA” Bluebird 5 and 10c - i ■ ■. - ; Everybody Will Wear ;f ; Specs Some Day 11 ► Present statistics show that * | > there is a wonderful increase in J | l the number of people who de- «> ► pend on glasses for good vision. J J ’ Take enlightened Boston for in- ~ ! stance. There are more people 4 > » wearing Specs there than in j 1 * any other city of its size. Where < > Z learning and progress are, you « | > will find the most people wear- ~ | ing glasses. Are you going to < > > stay behind till you have to J J * have them and then find you ~ t have waited too long, that some «* > small troubel has grown till ” r glasses won’t remedy it? <» Z If You Don’t Need ’Em We '► I Teii You. - ;; [ CLARE JESSEN \\ optician ;; r With Jessen the Jeweler. ~ l Phone 1A ♦

Will Be Excused From Farm Work Under Certain Conditions.

The state superintendent of public instruction has sent permission to Delphi high school authorities to allow pupils to withdraw from school to do productive farm work, with full school credit. The permission will be granted providing certain conditions are complied with. These are: (1) That the parent or guardian of the pupil shall in person make request of the superintendent for such privilege, that he shall sign a statement of the nature of the work the pupil will be called upon 'to do, and that at the end of the school year he shall certify that the pupil has done such work. . , , (2) That the pupil, if given full credit for his school work, shall sho.v that he is at the present time doing a passing grade of work, by passing an examination in his study, which examination may be taken, beginning at 8 o’clock Saturday morning, April 21, If any pupil withdraws under these provisions and fails to meet the conditions, he will be considered as an ordinary withdrawal and will not be allowed credit for his second semester’s work.

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

Piano Tuning and Repairing P. W. HORTON Phone 248

Storage Batteries RECHARGED AND REPAIRED Electric Starter*, Generators, Ignition * lighting Systems Repaired and Rewired Rensselaer Garage Official Service Station for Vesta Double Life Batteries,

The Evening Republican .

J. C. GWIN HAS AUTO STOLEN

Overland Car is Taken From Garage Some Time Thursday Night— Authorities On Lookout. / Rensselaer was visited by an automobile thief or thieves some time Thursday night or this Friday morning, and J. C. Gwin was the victim. With the first warm weather this spring robbers started their activities in this section again, taking up the work where they left off last year. Several nearby towns have reported robberies this past week and the reports from other parts of the "date indicate that there is a well organized gang working. It is probably the same group that had such a successful year in 1916, When they caused the officers so much trouble. The towns of Lee and Star City have already reported visits from burglars. Mr. Gwin did not know of his loss until this morning, When hte went to his garage at his home. The lock on the door had been pullled out by the thief. Apparently the work was done by an extremely quiet manner. There were no traces showing which way the thief had taken flight, but the probabilities are that he went north. Mr. G<win notified Sheriff McColly immediately and the latter at? once got into communication with the authorities at Crown Point and other nearby owns. The car was an Overland touring car, (bearing the license plate number 23075. The rear license plate was upside down. There were three Gripwell tires on the machine and an extra Defiance tire on the rear, which contained the number 401718. The car is upholstered in mohair. The owner has offered a reward of $25 for the thief and an additional $25 for the return of the car. All information should be sent to Sherilf B. D. McColly. Both the owner of the car and Sheriff McColly are of the opinion that some local talent may have been connected with the theft, and that the thief probably arrived on one of the night rains. Every effort possible will 0 be exerted by the authorities in recovering the car. ‘

Tenth District Behind President.

For some reason not understood in this community, Congressman Will R. Wood is polled as intending to oppose universal military service and selective conscription. Both the Chicago Tribune and the New York World have recently published a poll of U. S. senators and representatives and in each instance Mr. Wood has been listed as an opponent of the measures advocated by President Wilson. He is still insisting that the government be hampered by the volunteer system of inefficiency. Inasmuch as Mr. Wood has not seejJ fit to acquaint his friends here to the contrary we take it that he has been correctly quoted by the newspapers in question, and if this be true we are surprised, indeed, as it .s the duty of every congressman to represent the people of his district, and in this instance Mr. Wood is failing to ly interpret the wishes of his constituents.

Ninety-five per cent of the people of the Tenth district are with President Wilson in this matter and opposition by Mr. Wood will create a feeling of irritation that were much bet-ter-avoided. It should be understood once and for ail that the residents of the Tenth Indiana congressional district are loyal and sincere. They did not crave war but when it is thrust upon them they want everything done that will result in an effective campaign and a speedy termination of hostilities. From every city, town and vilflage in the district young men are flocking to the recruiting stations, but everywhere the injustice of the system is recognized and universal service is given almost unanimous approval. Under the circumstances The' Republican sincerely hopes that Mr. Wood will not be misled in this matter. If he is following his o.wn inclinations he shoulld defer to the wishes of his constituents. If he is acting upon advices received from his district we can only suggest that ho is representing a very small minority and we would advise that he immediately instigate a more accurate poll for his own guidance. Universal service ia the one safeguard in this emergency and the longer action is delayed the greater is the hazzard to which the nation is subjected. It is not too much to expect that when the roll is called thi? district will be recorded as being alive to the needs of the hour and whole-hearted in its endorsement of the wisdom of the plan for universal service..

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1917.

Another Interesting Letter From Raymond Dixey.

J. J. Montgomery is in receipt of a letter from Raymond Dixey, who is now in training at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Chicago. The letter is as follows: Dear Jack: Tell all the boys to join the navy and be happy, and if they want to get real eats be sure and come. They are putting us through as fast as they can. We are up at 5 o’clock. Sweep and mop dormitory, take a shower bath and get ready for breakfast; after breakfast we start to drill and drill until 11, when we go to the doctor for inspection. After inspection we are at liberty for about an hour, when we fall in for mess. After dinner we drill again until about 4, then we are at liberty until time to go to supper. After supper we are at liberty until 8:30, then go to bed. At 9 o’clock a cannon is fired, all lights go out and everything is silent. At five in the morning we get up and the day starts. Tell the boys for me that they don’t know what they are missing. Our company commander’s , name is Munson. He is a real man, too. Barber and I are no longer together. The last I saw of him was at the detention camp. I don’t know what company he is in. Did Jarrette come back yet? How maay more recruits have you gotten? My advice"to the boys is to join the navy, for there is nothing m'ore like home. Well I guess this is all for this time. Yours truly, * Raymond C. Dixey. Mr. Montgomery is still in the recruiting business and would be very glad to talk to you and tell you about the advantages in joining the navy.

Remington Girl Wins Essay Prize at Michigan University.

Miss Vera E. Smaller of Remington, won * the McMahon prize for 1916-17. The prize is offered yearly by Dr. Adah McMahan, of Lafayette, to the girls of the university for the best essay on some subject of special interest to women. Miss Smalley’s subject was, “Journalism as a Profesion for Women.” The prize was $25.

COURT ITEMS.

Judge Wason continues to hear remonstrances against the Barnard ditch. . 3 Judge Hanley today released Daniel Wolf from the bond of Trustee Clifford Fairchild and accepted in his place as sureties on said bond, Cornelius Evers, George inarr and Alfred Terpstra. In the case of State of Indiana vs Jay W. Stockton. Defendant filed affidavit for continuance. Motion for continuance overruled. The case is set for trial for Tuesday, April 24.

Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Bible school. A class and a teacher for old and young. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject, “Military Discipline.” 7:30 Evening worship and sermon, subject, “A Great Promise.” 7:30 Thursday evening, round table and prayer service, subject “One Hundred Percent Christian.” Acts 2:4147. THE WEATHER. Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight; cooler tonight; Saturday fair and much cooler; strong south shifting to northwest winds.

Maxwell Automobiles to Advance In Price. Maxwell cars will advance in price $30.00 on May Ist Orders will be filled as received at present prices. MAIN GARAGE.

STOLEN Overland car, 1915 model 33x4 nonskid tire in rear, smooth front. New case on rear. Left hand front tire .natch vulcanized. Licence No. 23075. Rear number upside down. $25.00 for car; $25.00 for thief, reward. Clock on dash, shock absorbers on rear spring. ■ . J. C. GWIN, Rensselaer, Ind. Phone 423 While - . For H. H. JOHNSON PRACTICAL PAINTER PAPERHANGER DECORATOR Reasonable prices, gaod work and best material

for Your Spring Work in Paperhanging and Painting call Lee Richards P bone 416. Work Guaranteed

A TRUE AMERICAN SAYS OTTO BRAUN

Former Rensselaer Citizen Denies (Rumor That He is Not a True American. During the past week or so there have been many rumors going around relative to Otto Braun, former director of the Rensselaer band and a citizen of this city, but now of Lowell. The rumors were to the effect that Mr. Braun had been arrested by federal authorities and taekn to Indianapolis, on the charges of being disloyal to this country and also of tear* ing up an American flag. A reporter of The Republican met Mr. Braun on a train Thursday and.had quite a long talk with him, and found the little German-American much incensed over the reports. “The reports are untrue and ridiculous,” said Mr. Braun, “and the individual who started such a report i 3 not as true an American as I am.” Nine years ago I became a naturalized American citizen and since that time I have never said one word or committed a single act which could be branded as disloyal. It is true that when the war first broke out in Germany that my sympathies, naturally were with my former country. For nine years I have been a true American patriot and in perfect accordance with the policies of this country.” Continuing, Mr. Braun said, “when any foreign horn American ceases to be loyal to the country in which he is living it is time for him to get out. My love for America is greater than my love for Germany and the Kaiser, and one who is as well acquainted with the conditions in Germany as I am and knows what the 'German citizen is up against, knows that the sooner the Kaiser is dethroned Germany will make a long step toward civilization and becoming a republic.

“Somewhere in the trenches I have brothers fighting for the German cause, if they are not now dead. I have a mother and sisters in Germany whom I have not heard from for several months. Mv love for the Kaiser and the German nation is gone, but no one can take from me that love I have in my heart for my mother, brothers and sisters and I do not think that I should be censured for that,” he added as tears came to his eyes. “Just tell all my Rensselaer friends for me, through your paper, that Otto Braun, is first, last and all the time for America and anyone who circulates stories of disloyalty on nfy part is not as true an American as I am.”

Abundance of Money. I can loan you all the money you want on tnat farm. My rate is 5 per cent ana my limit Is SIOO per acre.— P. D. Wells. Morocco. Indiana. The A. Roth Garment Factory contemplates installing 40 more power machines, and are now receiving and filing applications for future reference of girls and women desk ing emplayment. Mail application to A. Roth Co., Rensselaer, Ind. FOR SALE **. v Fresh fish. Phone 647. Charles LeayeL

Iy Collegian Clothes S For j*ou young men and young old men WwA ml who insist on being well dressed without WVMi/' ' JMml spending all your money — 3 1 Who want individuality In your Spring II ■ I Who want style that assures good appear• V, See the new Collegian Spring Suits ||«||jj» „ Inspect the materials—the weaves pat- fl terns—try on your size and note the effect. ywHlI The clothes problem is no problem /m WV a^all— when you buy Collegian Jw ■ iWI JB LH rC. Earl Duvall emmm ML

Hoarding of Supplies Throws Thousands Out of Work.

Washington, April 19.—Warning to the nation against a real danger in hysterical and ill advised economy and interference with normal pursuits of the people is given by Howard EL Coffin of the advisory commission of the Council of National Defense in a statement made public tonight as the first enterprise of the government’s new committee on public information Just returned from a trip through several middle western states, Mr. Coffin deplores the fact that conditions of unemployment and closed factories should arise as a result of indiscriminate efforts, public and private toward war time economies. “After nearly three years of refusal to take the European war and its 'lessons seriously,” Mr. Coffin said, “we suddenly launch forth in a most feverish activity to save the country over night. Patriotic organizations, almost without number, are milling around nosily, and while intentions are good, the results are often far from practical. Because of an impending and possible shortage of foodstuffs we have hysterical demands for economy in every line of human endeavor. Waste is bad, but an indiscriminating economy-is worse. Some states and municipalities are stopping road building and other public work. General business is being slowed down because of the emotional response of the trading nublic to these misguided campaigns for economy; reports show that some Deo-ple have begun to hoard food supplies, and thousands of workers are being thrown needlessly out of employment. All this is wrong. “Unemployment and closed factories, brought about through fitful and ill-advised campaigns for public and private economy, will prove a veritable foundation of quicksand for the serious work at band.”

El Paso Sentry is Target Of Snipers From Mexican Side.

El Paso, Texas, April 19.—Snipers I who fired at an American sentry stationed at tihe viaduct in the suburbs of this city, were fired upon in return by a squad of U. S. soldiers late today. One Mexican was seen to fall after a volley had .been fired across the border. The sentry was patrolling his beat when two shots were fired from entrenchments on the Mexican side, according to the official report. The sentry returned the fire and called the members of his squad. The fired more than twenty shots across the line. When the Mexican Consul Pravo reported the affair to Brig. Gen. Geo. Bell, Jr., General Bell informed the consul-that the Ameircan sentry had been fired upon and had obeyed orders in returning the fire. “I have ordered the outposts to shoot to kill when fired upon,” said General JBell alter. “I will court martial a man who fires across the border first, and I also will court martial one who fails to return the fire when he is fired upon.”

• Don’t wait until your automobile as stolen. Take out insurance now. We write fire, theft, collision, property damage and liability. We will insure you against accident. We are the Aetna-izera for this territory. HEALEY & TUTEUR. Healey & Tuteur insure cars against theft, liability, property damage, etc. Phone 92.

ATM STAR TODAY LOU TELLEGAN IN THE Victory of Conscience A ParamoQnt Five Act Druu . .4 ...'LL ■ SATURDAY Matinee and Night Carlyle Blackwell in “The Page Mystery” This is the first shewinl of this picture to the public. See .this at The Star Theatre

ADMISSION 5 and 10c. -■ f ~ , I. . ir-,-,--—l-7j- ■■aggßM NOTICE. The Sons of Veterans will meet Friday evening, April 20. Ail members requested to be present. Furniture repairing and upholstering. H. R. Lange, Phone 506. Baptist Church. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Sunday school at 9:30. • Parr. Regular business meeting of the church Saturday night at 7:30. • Sunday school at 10. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7. Evening sermon at 7:30. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7:30. i j First Christian Church. Service begins at 9:80 and closes 8t 11:16. We go direct to study at 9:30. Something new—you had better try it. Evening service at 7:30, subject “Patriotism."

Would be pleased to do your Carpenter Work Large and small jobs given the best attention Edward Smith Phoie 464

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