Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 144, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1917 — Page 1

No. 144.

GUARD WILL GO TO ANNISTON

M Company Will Be Stationed at _ Alabama, Following August sth Call. Washington, D. C., July 2.—Under the tentative plan of the war department, the Indiana and Kentucky national guard companies are to be sent to Anniston, Ala., when they are mobilized on August 5. Anniston is a town of 20,000 in the northeastern part of Alabama. It is on the Louisville & Nashville railroad. ‘ The decision of the war department to send the guard south as soon as it is mobilized was reached as a result of the urging of the war college that all possible speed be made in the training of the national guard troops in order that they may be transported abroad at an early date. The guard will not stay in Indiana long enough to receive the typhoid inoculation, but will, leave as soon as transportation facilities can be provided, it is said. The men in the guard will have ample time to arrange their affairs between now and August 5, so no excuse will be -accepted from any guardsman as to why he should have an extra day or two to wind Up his affairs. In the meantime, the war department is hard at work on commissions for those who will command the national guard and new national army troops. Indiana and Kentucky guardsmen, who will form a division, will have a major-general to be appointed by the war department. Who this man is to be no one at the war department seems to have an idea. The Indiana national guard troops will have a brigadier-general. It is understood that Colonel Harry B. Smith, now adjutant-general, is to receive this place. Also there is to be a brigadier-general appointed for Indiana and Kentucky regiments. The war department will also name this man. The names of the commanders of the national guard units will be made public this we?k or next. The war’ department will then take up the question of providing officers for the new national army. >The lieutenants and captains and most of the majors will be selected from men now in the officers’ training camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. The rest of the majors, lieutenant-colonels and the colonels probably will be chosen from the regular army. Brigadier-General Glenn, commander at Ft. Harrison, will in all probability be made a major-general to command the Indiana-Kentucky regiments of the new national army which will form a division.

THE WEARY WAY.

Daily Becoming Lea* Wearisome to M any in Rensselaer. With a back that aches all day, With rest disturbed at night, Annoying urinary disorders, ’Tis a weary way, indeed. Doan’s Kidney Pills are especially for kidney trouble. . . Are endorsed by Rensselaer citizens. Mrs. C. Morlan, Harrison & Jefferson Sts., Rensselaer, says: “I had a heavy,i nagging ache in my back day and night. I could get snatches of sleep and I got up feeling so tired and worn out that I could hardly do my work. Every time I leaned over, sat down or got up from a chair, a sharp pain shot through my back and I almost had to cry out. I felt nervous and unstrung. My head ached and I was often so dizzy I came near falling. Spots seemed to come before my eyes and my kidneys acted too often. I used two boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills and they gave me wonderful relief from all these kidney ills. Price 50c, at all dealers. Don t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Morlan had. Foster-Milbum Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Dollie Henderson, of Evansville, is the guest of Ruth McKinsey. PTHE Q BINGES O TONIGHT Triangle Plays Presents WILLIAM S. HART and « ENID MARKEY -' . i in THE CAPTIVE GOD Western.

The Evening Republican .

Chautauqua Mgr. Delights Children.

Under the direction of George S. Gass, the advance Lincoln Chautauqua man, about two hundred and ■fifty children enjoyed a most delightful Fourth at Milroy Park.' All kinds of games were played and many races were run and the tug of war was participated in by many. Elegant silk flags were presented to the winners; also red, white and blue buttons and souvenirs. Five balloons were sent up at the close and the children who succeeded in bringing in the bottom of these were each presented with a season ticket. It was a most enjoyable Fourth for the children and the evening was one that will long be Remembered by the children who took part in the play. It is the purpose of the Lincoln Chautauqua to make their stay in our city as instructive and as delightful as it is possible for it to be.

Draft System One Equal And Fair, Says President.

The draft system is one of equality and fairness, President Wilson explained in a proclamation accompanying exemptions and draft regulations. His proclamation said: “The regulations which I am today causing to be promulgated, pursuant to the direction of the selective service law, cover the remaining steps of the plan for calling into service “of the United States qualified men from those who have registered; those elected as the result of this process to constitute with the regular army, the national guard and the navy, the fighting forces of the nation, all of which forces are,-under the terms of the law, placed in a position of equal right, dignity and responsibility with the members of all other military forces. “The regulations have been drawn with a view to the needs and circumstances of the whole country and provide a system which it is expected -will work at least in equality and without personal hardships. Any system for selecting men for military service, whether voluntary or involuntary in its operation, necessarily selects some men to bear the burden of danger and sacrifice for the whole nation. The system here provided places all men of military age upon an even plane and then by selection, which neither favors the one nor penalizes the other, calls out the requisite number for service. “The successful carrying out of these regulations depends necessarily upon the loyalty, patriotism and justice of the members of the boards to whom its operation is committed, and I admonish very member of every local board and of each district board of review that their duty to their country requires an impartial and fearless performance of the delicate and difficult duties intrusted to them and that they are called upon to adjudicate the most sacred rights of the individual and to preserve untarnished the honor of the nation. “Our armies at the front will be strengthened and sustained if they be composed of men free from any sense of injustice in their mode of selection, and they will be inspired to loftier efforts in behalf of a country in which the citizens called upon to perform high public functions perform them with justice, fearlessness and impartiality.”

Three Months of Coaxing Brought Tearful Spouse to Hubby’s Side.

“We must get the ladies on our side,” said Capt. Cromwell Stacey, at a meeting of Chicago applicants to the Second Officers’ Training Camps yesterday afternoon at the University Club, Chicago. “Too many wives are hanging to their husband’s necks aftd the government is losing out on good officers. We all can appreciate the fine feminine sentiment which prompts this attitude, but this is no time for women to play the role of clinging vines.” , Then a big Chicago businessman got up. His name is withheld by the censor in the interest of harmonious domestic relations. “It took me three months of coaxing, of playing possum, before I brought my wife around to my point of view—before I could make her realize that it was my plain, honest duty, to apply~for the next officers* reserve training camp. “Then, just last night, as she came up to me with tears in her eyes, putting her arms around my neck and laying her head against my shoulder, she sobbed, “Go, John, Go! and I am proud of you’.” Capt. Stacey arose again. • “The experience of the European armies has shown that some of the very best officers are made from business men between 25 and 35 years of age. Mapy of these men married. To all such Americans, I would say: Tell your wives that just because you apply for these officers’ training camps, you do not sail for France next week. It may be a year before you leave this country and it is practically certain you will be here for at least ten months. “The women are standing in the way of much good material for officers. We must get them on our side before July 15th, the last date upon which applications for the second officers’ training camps will be received.

Mrs. Clarence Bowman went to Chicago today. Dr. F. A. Turfler is spending the day in Lowell and Chicago. * ' ■ * ■ - See the Overland cars before buying.—Dr. J. Hansson.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1917.

Wants Applicants For Second Officers’ Training Camp.

Washington, D. C„ July 3rd, 1917. The statement that mature men wOT be given preference for the second series of Officers’ Training Camps seems to have been misunderstood in some quarters. This preference will only apply where qualifications are equal. There is no intention to bar out applications from men under thirty-one. In fact, examining officers have been instructed to. regard the ages from twenty-five to thirty-five as the most suitable. 'J here is also some misunderstanding about the necessity of previous military experience. The government is looking promarily for successful and forceful men and military experience, though desirable, is not strictly necessary. (Signed) GENERAL McCAIN, The Adjutant General.

France Turned Over to Americana On July 4th.

Paris, July 4. —All France celebrated the Fourth of July. Paris turned out a crowd that no American ever surpassed for size, «enthusiasm and profusion of Stars and Stripes. A battalion of the first American expeditionary force, about to leave for training behind the battle front, had its first official review in France and was the center of the celebration. Everywhere the American flag was flying from public buildings, hotels and residences and from automo- ' biles and cabs, carts, horses’ bridles and lapels of pedestrians carried them. •

The crowds began to gather early at vantage points. Rue de Varenne was choked long before 8 o’clock this morning, when the republican guards’ band executed a field reveille under General Pershing’s windows, and all routes toward the Invalides were thronged even before Pershing’s men turned out. About the court of honor where the Americans were drawn up with a detachment of French territorials, the buildings overflowed with crowded humanity to the roofs. All around the khika clad men from the United States were trophies and souvenirs of war—German cannon, airplanes, machine guns and many appliances for burning suffocating gas. Behind them in the chapel separating the court of honor from Napoleon’s tomb were German battle flags, trophies of the Marne and Alsace, besides Prussian banners of 1870.

There in the chapel, before the tomb of Napoleon, General Pershing received American flags from the hands of President Poincare. The enthusiasm of the vast crowd reached its highest pitch when General Pershing, escorted by President Poincare, Marshal Joffre and other high French dignitaries, passed along the lines of the Americans drawn up in square formation. ’ Cheering broke out anew when the American band struck up the Marsellajse, and again when the French band played “The Star Spangled Banner,” and Pershing received the flags from the president.

Has a Good Opinion of Chamberlain’s Tablets. “Chamberlain’s Tablets are a wonder. I never sold anything that beat them,” wrjtes F. B. Treesey, Richmond, Ky. When troubled with indigestion or constipation give them a trial. Buy your fruit jars and jelly glasses before they make further advance. Pint Mason jars 65c; quart Mason jars 75c; half gallon Mason jars 90c. Porcelain jar caps, per dozen 25c. Also extra rubbers, sealing wax and parafine. JOHN EGER.

Attention Knights of Pythias.

There will be installation of officers Tuesday evening, July 10th. Also eats. AIJ Knightstare urged to attend. , . By order of the Chancellor Commander.

THE GAYETY L TONIGHT THE TRUFFLERS > Presenting Nell Craig with Sydney Ainsworth, Ernest Maupain and Richard C. Traver*. From Samuel Merwin’s famou* •torie* in the Cosmopolitan magazine. Etsanay S-Part Picture. FRIDAY JOY AND THE DRAGON Pathe Gold Rooster Play. SATURDAY THE MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE CROSS ' EPISODE 6 THE DEAD COME BACK 'With regular program

Germans Blind Captive; Send Eyes to Fiancee.

New York, July 4.—A grewsome story of an almost increditable act of brutality perpetrated by Prussians was told yesterday by Peter Debrolles, a merchant returning from a business trip to France. “At Havre I met Mlle. Gabrielle Dalbert, whom I had known in Montreal,”* said Mr. Debrolles. “She had gone abroad to meet her fiance, Lieutenant Francois Bourdain, also from Montreal. She found he was held a prisoner in a camp somewhere near Berlin. She managed to communicate with him and in one letter she told him jokingly she would like to meet the kaiser and scratch his eyes out. “As you are so near the kaiser’s residence,” she write, “send me his eyes.” Two weeks later she received a parcel from the prison eamp. It contained a pair of blue eyes. Her fiance, she said, had blue eyes.- _

Commissioners’ Proceedings.

Petition for grade at Burk’s bridge. John Daniels allowed $273.75 on contract and Harry Brown $16.20 for gravel. Petition for bridge in Walker township. Plans examined and approved. Auditor directed to advertise for bids to be on file by 2 o’clock, second day of the August term. Petition for bridge in Jordan township. Contract awarded to John Daniels for $998. Petition for bridge in Union township. Contract let to Winamac Construction Company for $1,787. Petition for bridges in Union township. Contracts awarded to H. J. Reeder for sum of s6so in two cases and one for $1,200. Petition for bridges in Union township. Two contracts awarded to Rochester Bridge Company for $2,087 each. In the matter of the new Hebron grade. Jasper and Porter county boards met at bridge over the Kankakee river in June, following which Jasper county was ordered to proceed with letting of contract to remove south one-half of the bridge according to plans and specifications, and also the repair of Dunn’s bridge over the Kankakee river, according to plans and specifications. Plans submitted and examined and approved and auditor directed to advertise for bids. Bids will be on file 2nd day of the July term. Petition for bridge in Keener township. Plans approved and auditor directed to advertise for bids. Bids to be on file 2nd day of August term.

Judson Adams et al, petition for stone road improvement. Treasurer presents certificate of sale of bonds showing sale of same to J, F. Wild & Co., of Indianapolis at par, $1,040, and $5.10 premium. M. I. Adams et al, petition for stone road improvement. Auditor presents report of viewers filed June 5. Auditor presents supplemental report filed June 29. Report approved and examined and board finds no damages claimed or allowed and report approved and expense account allowed and ordered paid. Board being advised finds improvement of public utility and is less than three miles in lenth and should be established without an election. Judgment establishing road. Auditor ordered to spread report of record and advertise road for sale 2nd day of August term. J. J. Borntrager et al, petition for stone road improvement. Auditor presents bond of John W. Mauck, superintendent of construction. Same examined and approved. A. L. Clark et al, petition for stone road improvement. Board fixes July 10, 1917, at 9 o’clock as date to meet with board of White county on th 6 road. B. W. Ellsworth et al. Petition for stone road improvemerit. No bids received. Board refers report to viewers and engineer for re-esti-mate and ordered to report at the August term. • Wm. G. Folger et al stone road improviment. Treasurer presents certificate of sale of bonds, showing sale of them to J. F. Wild Co., of Indianapolis at par, $16,000, with accrued interest of $5.60. < W. H. Gratner et al stone road improvement. Treasurer presents certificate bf sale of bonds showing sale of them to J. F. Wild & Co., of Inat parr, $7,800.00, with premium of $2.00. The financial report showing the interest on the public funds follows: First National Bank $170.90; Trust & Savings Bank $126.42; State Bank of Remington $89.05; State Bank of Rensselaer $130.67; Bank' of Wheatfield $42.47.

Bicycle tires, all new stock. Phone 218. Jim Clark.

Children’s Festival At Park Tonight

One of the most enjoyable events connected with the chautauqua here last year was the Children’s Festival. Miss Elizabeth Murray, a Lincoln Chautauqua playground worker, is here and will direct the Children’s Festival to be held at Milroy Park this evening. The Rensselaer band will play. There will be a parade at 7 p. m. Following this there will be games of al] kinds. After the games four season tickets Will be hid and will be retained by the finders. Every child, mother and father, of the city are invited to be present.

Interesting Letter From Republican Subscriber.

Hilger, Mont., June 29, 1917. Dear Sirs: Enclosed you will find $2 for all the news you can put in the semiweekly papfcr. It is surely a treat to get the paper and hear all the news and still be a little ways from home. The weather has been pretty cool this spring. The wheat is about four inches high and some are still sowing flax. It was surely some winter. Our first snow came Sept. 10th and the last one on the 14th of June. The coldest it got here was 46 below, lasting about a week. There was quite a loss of cattle and sheep. We have fine health and getting good wages, S9O a month and board. That has the old Hoosier state beat for wages, I think. Well, I will close, hoping to get the Semi-Weekly as usual, I remain, ARLIE ROWEN.

Ruby Gunyon, who has been visiting relatives at Frankfort, returned to her home at Parr this morning. Glenn Swaim returned to Chicago this morning after spending the Fourth here with his parents. Mrs. Ida Champion, of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Philip McElfresh. Rensselaer was a deserted place on the Fourth. Lowell, Morocco, Wheatfield, Cedar Lake and Crown Point were well represented by local people.

ELECTRICAL WORK.

I have returned from Wisconsin Univefsity and have re-engaged in electrical work. WM. BABCOCK, Jr,

Miss Mary Washburn returned to Chicago today after a two weeks’ visit here. Mrs. M. A. Goldthwaite, of Chicago, was met here today by her sister, Mrs. Dr. Dandon, of Remington. Harold Sharp left this morning for Franklin, Ind., where he will spend the summer vacation with his father, who lives on a farm in Johnson county. The editor of this paper can testify to the strict honesty of our pc > master. A pocketbook left in Lis place of business on the Fourth was returned to the owner without a missing cent. Mighty few people but would have felt that at least part of this coin should have been spent in celebration of our national birthday. The new Overland service station in the Knapp livery bam is now open. Expert service at reasonable prices. Dr. J. Hansson.

Samuel Duvall, who was to have left today for New York City, preparatory to sailing for France, where he is to serve as an ambulance driver, received word today that ha should not report for duty for about ten days yet. No reason is given, but it is probable that changes in boat movements is the cause of the delay. Just received a car of that famous B B range coal. No better on the market. Sold exclusively by The Farmers Grain Co., successors to the Harrington Bros. Co., Phone No. 7. Rensselaer people seem to have scattered to the four comers of the earth on the Fourth. No place wthin many miles of this city can feel slighted, as our people divided up and gave each sister town and city a large number of visitors. Most people were interested in the pleasant automobile drives. It was an ideal day and the rural districts were never more alluring. Editor John Bowie, of Wheatfield, was in Rensselaer this forenoon. He reports that they "had a fine celebration at Wheatfield the Fourth. There was a very large crowd and everybody seemed to have a most excellent time. Mr. Bowie and Attorney Abraham Halleck went to Kentland today and will be present there at the probating of the will of the late Peter DeVries, of Newton county. Editor Bowie wrote the will.

WEATHER. Probably thundershowers tonight and Friday ; warmer tonight.

Whooping Cough. In this disease it i» important that the cough lsr kept loose and expectoration easy, whjch tan be done by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Mrs. P. H. Martin, Peru, Ind., writes, “My two daughters had whooping cough. I gave them Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and it worked like a charm.” , C

Young Couple Married Tuesday Evening.

The marriage of George Daugherty and Miss Evelyn Freeland occurred at the home of the bride in Newton otwnship Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Mr. Daugherty is theson of Wm. H Daugherty and Miss Freeland is the daughter of Marion Freeland. Only the members of the immediate families were nresent. Both the bricre and groom are well and favorably known throughout the county and the wishes of The Republican for a happy married life is extended to them.

President Gross to Speak.

Chairman Frank Welsh, of the Jasper County Council of Defense, received a letter today from the state council of defense advising him that President Gross of DePauw University will be here on Saturday, July 14th, and will deliver a patriotic address. All persons are requested to give this notice attention and to help in every way to give President Gross a large uadience. It has been requested that all business houses close, that the band be secured and that the ministers do all in their power to make this a rousing meeting. Further particulars will be published in the papers of this city.

HOSPITAL NOTES.

Jane Parkison, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, was able to be taken to her home today. Raymond McKay will be able to leave the hospital Friday of this week. ’ David Halstead is recovering nicely and will be dismissed from the hospital in a few days. Edd J. Randle, Jr., is doing nicely and so is mother Randle. Lorinda, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McGlinn, who live on the Richard Grow farm in Marion township, was taken to the hospital today. She is suffering from the effects of scarlet fever. Mrs. Harry Watson underwent a minor operation today. All other hospital patients are improving very satisfactorily.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Foltz was held this afternoon. A message was received here by J. A. Grant from his son, Hale, of Spokane, Wash., announcing the death of his year-old child. Gus Kanne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kanne, of this city, was very seriously injured in an automobile accident near his home in Illinois Tuesday evening of this week. Mrs. Alda Parkison, Mrs. J. A. McFarland, Mrs. Mary D. Eger and Mrs. Vance Collins are spending the day with Miss Nellie Makeever near Mt. Ayr. A message was floating over the wires throughout the country today to the effect that the government started the work of drawing the men who are subject to draft. The message contained about a dozen numbers supposed to be the ones drawn. The message was probably started by some practical joker, as the government i» not as yet prepared for the work of drawing. No one will know what number they have until notified by the government for every registered man is given a new number at Washington. It will no doubt be two or three weeks yet before it will be known who is drawn in the first draft. Several owners of Maxwell cars of this city are competing for the $50,000 in government bonds which is to be given away by the Maxwell corporation to those making the most mileage on. a single gallon of gas. It is an owner’s contest, only those competing for the prizes must drive their own cars. C. E. Prior recently made 32.4; Miss Harriett Shedd 32; Mrs. Wm. Boicourt 80.5; Wm. Hough 32; George Healey 29.5; Peter McDaniels 28.9.

TONIGHT. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle In Six Reel* of Specialty. A Life Story iii THE WHIRL OF LIFE AT THE STAR TODAY TOMORROW FRIDAY FRIDAY SNOW WHITE. With a apecial matinee for the children at two o’clock. We would like every child in thia vicinity to aee thia Fairy Story with Little Marguerite Clark A a* PRINCESS SNOW WHITE Send the Children at 2 O’clock to The Stir Thiatra

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