Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1917 — Page 1

No. 83.

D THE Q I RINGES U TONIGHT Vivian Martin in The Modern Thelma Fox Film 5 and 10c

GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Bible school. No one is considered to be educated without a knowledge of The Book. 10:45 Public worship and sermon, ■subject “Military Discipline.” 7130 Public worship and sermon, subject: “A Great Promise.” 7:30 Thursday, round table and prayer service, subject: “Ono Hundred Per Cent Christian.” ■ “Remember the Sabbath day. to keep it holy.” Methodist Church Notes. 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon. Pastor’s theme "The Divine Preferment.” 6:30 Epworth League. Topic “Lopsided, or One Hundred Per Cent Efficient.” Leader Hope Hurley. 7:30 Evening worship and sermon. The pastor will ptreach the third of the iscrmons on the “Parable of the Good Samaritan,” subject "True Benevolenfce.” Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Mornling worship and sermon, “Hindering Stones,” at 10:45. James school house, Sunday school at 2, preaching at 3. Evening worship and sermon, “A Diet of Ashes,” at 7:30. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7:30. The public is cordially invited to attend all these services.

PASTURE for rent. _____ Have pasture for 250 head of stock near Fair Oaks. Plenty of good waiter and fine grass. AH' cattle SI.OO per month. Alii horses $1.50 per month. For season from May Ist and Nov. Ist. „ _ . Phone James Walter, Mgr. Lawler Ranches.

First Christian Church. Services at 9:30 to 11:15. Evening service at 7:30. “Be Prepared.” Public invited. Service at Newland at 3.

If you want to be comfortable and yet have that new dress fit perfectly, try a “Kabo” “Live Model* corset from Rowles & Parker’s. Get a hot air furnace of the’ Watson Plumbing Co.

Sunday Dinner HOTEL MAKEEVER MENU Cream of Potato ioup Stewed Chicken With Noodles Roast Beef Green beans Mashed Potatoes Corn Salad Strawberry Shortcake Peach Pie - Lemon Pie 50 CENTS Bring your family. This is cheaper than eating at home. W

The Evening Republican .

SPEEDY ACTION ONCE BILL IS PASSED

Census of Men of Military Age Under Way Ten Days After Bill Is Passed—Vigorous Training.

With enactment of the selective draft army bill apparently assured, the war department is preparing to set machinery in motion without delay to produce under the measure within two years a trained army of 2,000,000 men. Within ten dhys after the 'bill is signed every township in the country will be registering its young men for duty, and work will be begun on the sixteen training cantonments or camps where preparations of the forces of war will start August or September. Sites for the cantonments have been selected (tentatively, and arrangements made for the concentration of the troops assigned to each. Decentralization of the administration will be sought by the department In every move it miakes. Details will not be disclosed until the bill has passed, but it is known the registration will be carried out through sheriffs and other county officers and added by the postmasters and other federal agencies. Instructions and farms have been prepared and will be forwarded -to the state adjutant generals for distribution among county officials. Wide publicity is planned, so that no man liable for registration will have a good excuse for falling to respond. On a date to be set every citizen affected by the act will be required on pain of heavy penalty to present himself at 'the nearest registration place where .machinery will be provided for classifying the recruits and eliminating those exempt. Doubtful cases will be referred bo higher autliority. When the roll of those Hable for service compete, the task of selecting the men to igo in. the first increment of 500,000 will begin. It has been suggested that this be done by means of a county jury wheel. The first man whose name is dfiaiwn will ■ go, under the plan, with the first 500,000, to be called out for training within a few months. 'Those drawn second will go with an increment to be sent six months later, the third increment with a duty ait a year off, the fourth with tlie first increment and iso on.

The Webster and Lincoln program committees met Monday.* The seniors had a class meeting Monday. The junior English classes have started reading Elliot’s “The Mill on the 'Floss, having finished the “Sir Roger de Covertly Papers.” The junior class had a meeting Wednesday after school. The literary societies will give a joint program next Thursday. This is a German and Irish program with the following numbers: Piano Sdlo—lnez Kipliniger. Reading—Thelma Tilton. Vocal Solo—Ruth Wovd. Farce, “Ein Knoft,” Faustine West, Alice Witham, Harry McCully and ißob Loy. Vocal Solo—Wilda Littlefield. Piano Duet—lan nie Bird Rains and Lucille Knox. Visitors are always invited to hear the programs. The football and basketball letters were presented Friday morning by the football coach, Floyd Meyers.

Former Rensselaer Resident Died In Lafayette.

Samuel Bass passed away at his Lafayette home at about seven o’clock Fiirday evening, after an illness which extended over the past several muntins. . „ « Mr. Bass will' be quite well remembered b- many of the older residents of this city. He was an unde of Leo Tuiteur. Mr. Bass was the son of Simon Bass and was 54 yeans of age ait the time of his death. For the past nineteen years he has been the owner of the Metropolitan Hat Co., of with his brother, Abraham, and lately himself and brother operated two stores. The funeral will take place Sunday and burial will be made in ithe Jewish cemetery in Lafayette. Rabbi Max Silver will conduct the services.

Some Good Advice. “Don’t think too much of your own methods. Watch other people’s ways and learn from them.’’ This is good advice, especially when bilious or constipated. You will find many people who use Chamberalm’s Tablets for these ailments with the best results, and will do well t-> follow their ample. First Com Planted, • Miantiicelio, April 27.—Wbert, who resides west of 'this city, reported yesterday that he has a field of com planted, amd sb far as has learned he is the early bird of the county when it comes to com planting. TWe flail it wil be inter: eating to note the result of the early pfriirtting as compared with the com that is planted much hater. HOME FOR SALE. T Mllll* -- Dr. H. L. Brawn’s home, a good house, 8 rooms, besides sleeping porch and gaTatge: all heated with hot w?ter heating plant. Large bath room, basement under four rooms. Plasterea chicken house, peara, Complete and up to date m every way.

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, AURIL 28, 1917.

Some Reasons Why a Greater Number Have Not Volunteered.

Why so few volunteers? Is there a reason for the volunteer movement in this country failing? Why has it been necessary for congress to pass laws for conscription ? This paper and a great many other papers of the country have favored selective conscription because it was felt that it was necessary that action should be had at once. We (favored selective conscription because the army staff and the president asked for it, and we feel that they should be supported. Under normal conditions we believe the number of men volunteering to uphold th honor and dignity of this country would be greater than the number needed. We believe that the (attitude of the regular army officers towards the national guard is one of the reasons that more volunteers have not been forthcoming. The boys who went to the Mexican border last summer were patriots and they went because they felt that they were answering the call of their country. They could not .Have been as efficient as the soldiers of the. regular army, but they were as efficient as it was possible to be under the advantages they had 'had. They deserved the commendation of the nation and not the sneers of tire regular army officers. And had they received this thy would 'have returned to their homes full of enthusiasm and by that interest would have aided very much in recruiting. As a second point we would suggest that the pay of the private soldiers should be increased very materially. A private in the Canadian army receives sl.lO a day and if he is a married man his wife and family are el'lowed as much as forty dollars a month beside the regular pay. This is a rich people and the man who goes to war should have his sacrifice shared by receiving a reasonable compensation. A third point we would suggest is that one of the greatest factors that might have been used in raising volunteers has been denied the opportunity. Theodore Roosevelt could have raised an army of thousands, yes, we believe millions of men. Already 123,000 'Have asked to serve under Mm, yet congress 'has denied him tills opportunity. We cannot understand this action. We believe for the above and many other reasons there .Should be no complaint that we do not have more volunteers. Everything passible has been done to discourage this action. Let us hope that there may nothing be done in tlie racing and equiping an army that is not in accord with the great spirit of true patriotism. Effectiveness and efficiency should be the sole aim. Any kind of favoritism whether political or what not, 'should not be tolerated. We have a tremendous task (before us. To win we must all be patriots and love of country must be supreme.

Coroner Finds Man Killed Brother In Self Defense.

Monticello Journal, Coroner Bruce Lung, of Howard county, yesterday made a finding of shooting in self-defense in the murder Wednesday of Dan Grume by his brother, Spencer Crume, after preparation of a mess of greens the two men had quarreled at their home near Burlington over the preparation of a mess of greens and corn bread. Both the slayer and his father declare that Dan Crume had .been drinking and that the brother was farced to use the shotgun in self defense.

Court Notes.

The case of the State vs. Scott Chesnut has been yenued to Newton county, following an affidavit filed by the defendant, Lewis Payne 'has taken no change of venue and it is probable that he will not do 00, but will stand trial here. Chesnut and Payne are the parties charged with the theft of J. C. Gwin’s Overland, Next week is the last week of the present term of court; and there will be no more court until the second week in September, Both the Ryan and Barnard ditch cases are to come up the last Saturday of the term and it is expected that an agreement, especially in the former, will be reached for hearing the cause some time during vacation. The jury is called for next Monday and several cases are set for trial next week.

New Suits Filed.

George Duggins vs Rose Duggins, action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the .parties were married at Paw Paw, Mich., June 4, 1913, and that on February 3, 1914, the defendant w ithout any just cause wholly deserted piaintifT and has since refused to talk to him. Defendant is nov living near Paw Paiw, Mich., plaintiff states that he is informed.

John O’Connor, of Rensselaer, and daughter, Mrs. H. F. Stokes, of Hammond, who have been the guests of the former’s daughter, Mrs. Chester Besse and husband, returned home Tuesday morning.—-Wolcott Enterprise. ■. - Sloan’s Liniment quickly takes the pain out of strains, sprains, bruises and all muscle soreness. A clean, clear liquid easily applied, it quickly penetrates without rubbing. Sloans Liniment does not stain the skin or clog the pares like mussy plasters or ointments- For chronic rheumatic aches and paine, neuralgia, gout and lumbago, have this well known remedy handy. Eor the pains of grippe and following strenuous work, it quick relief. At all ----- -- -

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday’s Results. National— Philadelphia 5, New York 1. Cincinnati 5, Pittsburg 3. Boston.-Brooklyn, rain. Chicago-St. Louis, rain. American—■ ; Detroit 2, St. Louis 1. —sCleveland 2, Chicago 1. New York-Philadelphia, rain. Boston-Washington, rain. ' George Da/uss of the Tigers turned out -tine best hurling exhibition that any Detroit Hurler has shown this year, holding St. Louis to three bangles and trouncing them 2to 1. Incidentally it was the Indianapolis bay ’s first victory of the year. Dave Danforth committed a balk in .the ninth frame of the ClevelandChicago game, giving the former the victory 2 to 1, after nine rounds of hustling by 'both clubs. Danforth relieved Scott, who had filled the .sacks aind had 1 put the first two hitters out of the way. ......... Jimmy Lavender tamed the leading Giants, giving .the hard hitting Gothamites five blows, while his mates were nicking the offerings of Tesreau for five runs. Holke scored the only New York run with a homer. Pittsburg used three Slabbists m an effort to,stem the attack of Cincinnati, but was unsuccessful, the Chios winning 5 to 3. Toney served them up for the Mattys. Edie Cicotte of the Sox, who recently pitched a no-hit .game, did not know of the fact that he had held the enemy hitless for seven rounds until informed by one of his mates. Eddie then started to pitch. Cobb got one blow yesterday while Speaker went 'hitless. Tris Speaker recently made the statement that there is only one Cobb and that the Georgian and Hal Chase are two of the greatest present day hitters, ‘but refrains from making any remarks about the hitting of a gent from Hubbard City, Texaa The Lafayette Red Sox will open their season Sunday with a game at home with the Frankfort club.

Mrs. William C. Babcock went to Chicago today. Thomas Grant and' daughter, Hazel, went to Monticello today. Mrs. Henry Doan, of Kniiman, visited her daughter here today. Harry McColly went to Logansport today and will bring Frank Caster back with him this afternoon. Rheumatic Pains Relieved. “I have used Chamberlain’s Liniuent for pains in the chest and lameness of the shoulders due to rheumatism, and am pleased to say that it has never failed to give me prompt relief,” writes Mrs. S. N. Finch, Batavia, N. Y. C Mrs. James Norris went to Greencastle today to visit • her daughter, Margaret, who ds attending DePaiuw University, When in doubt try Kasper’s coffee. Sold with the agreement it must please you or we cheerfully refund the price you paid. ROWLES & PARKER. Jessie White, of Wheatfield, took the examination here today foi teacher’s license. While here she was the guest of ,the family of T. G. Wynegar.

Mrs. Elizabeth Griswold and Mrs. Della Luston, of Washburn, 111., are here visiting relatives. The former is the mother and the latter the sister of Mrs. J. M. Ranns, Stop Left Over Colds. Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey will stop that hacking cough that lingers from January. The soothing pine balsams loosen the phlegm, heals the irritated membrane, the glycerine relieves the tender tissus, you breathe easier and coughing ceases. Don’t neglect a lingering cough, it is dangerous. Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey is antiseptic and pleasant to take, benefits young and old, get it at your druggist’s today, Formula on the bottle. 25c, (2 The petit jury is called for Monday, April 30th. The county board of education will meet Monday, May 7th, to make a report of the school enumeration and to elect a countv truant officer. _ M. L. Marvel and family, of Chicago, passed through here on their way to their new home in-Philadel-phia, Pa. They were odd neighbors of Asa McDaniel and the latter en-, joyed a brief call. They ore making tire trip by auto.

Bad Gough? Feverish? Grlppy? You need Dr. King’s New Discovery to stop that cold, the soothing balsam ingredients heal the irritated membranes, soothes the -ore throat, the antiseptic qualities kill the germ and your cold is quickly relieved. Dr. King’s New Discovery has for 48 years been the standard remedy for coughs and colds in thousands of homes. Get a bottle toda- and have it handy in your medicine chest for coughs, colds, croup, grippe and all bronchial affections. At you? gist’s, 50c. < 2 Just received a large supply of nice white clover honey, about the only article that has not advanced in price. Sold by weight instead of carton. Per lb. 16c. ROWLES & PARKER. Abundance -of M«M»y.~ ■■ ■ ' I can lowa you all the money you want on that farm. My rate is 5 ner cent and my limit la HOO per acre.— P. D. Wells, Morocco, Indiana, »

CONSCRIPTION BILL PASSES HOUSE TODAY

Washington, D. C., April 28, 10:50 a. m.—The House this morning passed the selective conscription bill by a very good majority considering the opposition it had. The vote stood 298 to 98. President Wilson is much pleased at its passage. The senate will at once act on the 1 measure.

Lincoln Chautauqua Week to Be Made Patriotic Rally.

In keeping with the suggestion of the president of the United States, which has received unanimous support of the press of the nation, a general movement has been inaugurated to inspire patriotism among the people, and the leading citizens of this city are planning to make Lincoln Chautauqua week a rally week that* will stir the hearts of every man, woman and child to a keener sense of loyalty to the flag. The patriotic program 'here will be a part of the Lincoln Ghautauquas plan to “do their bit” in .the present crisis by stirring their audiences with appropriate programs. Many patriotic features will be enjoyed during the week, in addition to the regular program which has .been announced. The bands and orchestras wifi feature stirring airs including “The Star Spangled Banner.” Noted orators will add timely messages to their lectures. Singers will lend their voices to the cause and the crowning event of the week wifi be an elaborate pageant “America, Yesterday and Today,” in which the young people of the town wlrll participate. The local committee in charge of the chautauqua this year is urging that every citizen should arrange to attend every program, not only to enjoy the high class entertainment which will be offered, but to have a part in the patriotic exercises which have (been arranged as a part of the week’s activities.

Grandma Eger is Eighty-Five Years Old Today.

Today, April 28, is the eighty-fifth 'birthday anniversary of Mrs. Michael Eger, of Van Rensselaer street. The aged lady spent the day quietly at her home. Mrs, Eger is enjoying good health and is (Happy and contented. The aged 'lady has lived in the house where she now resides for the past sixty-five years. Mrs. Eger has five living children, John, Elizabeth and Carrie, of this ik*ty, and Mrs. Frank Maloy, of LowellL She also has five grandchildren and sax great grandchildren.

Halt Order Ignored By German—Patrol Shoots Him.

Vincennes, Ind., April 27.—When Henry Oexman, 55, a wealthy German farmer, ignored repeated orders to halt as he was crossing a railroad bridge near here late tonight a guardsman on duty at the bridge shot and killed him. The guardsman, a member of Company A, Second Indiana Infantry, twice onjered Oexman to hialt, it was said, Oexman then turning and advancing toward the soldier, ignoring two more commands to stop. When, he was about four paces away the guardsman raised his rifle and shot. The infantryman, whose name is. withheld by the military authorities, resumed has guard duty after toe shooting, and it was said he would be exonerated. No weapons were found on Oexman’s body and the motive is unknown for his attempt to cross the bridge.

Lem Harrison, of the A. Roth CO4 went to Chicago today to spend Saturday and Sunday.

Nature Cures, the Doctor Takes the Fee. There is an old spying that “Nature cures, the doctor takes the fee,” but as everyone knows you can help Nature very much and thereby enable it to effect a cure in much less time than is usually required. This is particularly true of colds. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, liquifies the tough mucus and aids in its expectoration, allays the cough and aids Nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. C J. L. Hagma arid wife returned home Bast evening from Frankfort, where they had been visiting with Mrs. Hagina’ nephew, Lieutenant Robert C. Johnson, commanding officer of Ambulance Co. No. 1, Indiana National Guard. Lieut Johnson is a prominent physician of Frankfort and coroner of Clinton county. He is especially fitted for his work in the spiny because of his previous service in the medical department of the U. S. army in Ohina and the Philippines. Mr. and Mrs. Hegins visited with friends in Indianapolis also before retunqftpsg home, Constipation and Indigestion. These are twin evils. Persons suffering from indigestion are often troubled with constipation. Mr*. Robert Allison, Mattoon. HL, writes that when Mte first moved to Mattoon, die was a great sufferer from indigestion and constipation. Food distressed her and there was a feeling like a heavy weight pressing on her rixunach and chest. She did not rest well at night, and felt worn out a good part of the time. One boLtlc of Chamberlain’s Tahtete corrected thia, trouble ao that she has since felt like a different person. _ _ C

Gail Kane AT THE STAR TODAY A World-Brady Picture ‘THE RED WOMAN' . i «i_ r ' Monday - Mae Murray in “The Big Sister” Also The Burton Holmes Travel Picture The Fire Fighting Ranger. ADMISSION 5 and 10a

___ THE WEATHER. Rain tonight and probably Sunday; continued cool.

Not only better coffee and more cups to the pound by using Kasper’s coffee, but a valuable coupon in each package. High in quality but not in price. - ROWLES & PARKER. Luther Burbank made two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, which was a great thing for the fanner. Vesta makes one battery last the life cf two, a saving of fifty per cent for the auto owner. If you need hay see Luther, but if you want a battery as good as the rest of your car, let the Vesta man explain to you the difference in batteries. A salesman for a large battery concern spent a day with us last week advising us to put in a service station for their battery. His main argument was that we wouldn’t get enough battery repairing to keep us alive with, the Vesta line. We aon’t want a big repair business for we figure such a business would be founded on dissatisfaction. To enjoy a healthy business our customers must be satis ■ fled, both with the action of their battery and the service we render. This does not mean we do not repair batteries for we do, and we do it right, but when every car is equipped with a Vesta battery there -vill be very little repair work needed on the battery itself. We figure we will be busy keeping the motors, generators, regulators, wiring, etc., in perfect condition.—RENSSELAER GARAGE What you will receive when you buy Kasper’s coffee; More cups per pound and more flavor per cup. Sold exclusively by Rowles & Parker.

Piano Tuning and Repairing P. W. HORTON Phone 248

Sunday Dinner MENU Colleg Inn Escalloped Chicken with Chicken •Gravy •Roast Pork With Brown Gravy Dresstag ■——; • Creamed Asparagus on Toast Stewed Tomatoes Rhubarb Sauce "7? Fruit Salad Bread and Butter Coffee 35 CENTS. 1 Davisson & Waymire <3 .... I Phone 118

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