Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 154, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1917 — Page 1

No. 154.

Births Must Be Reported Within Period of 36 Hours.

The Indiana state board of health is making an effort to enforce the law in regard to the reports of births. The law requires that all physicians report the births within 36 hours to the city or county health officer. Many physicians, it is stated, have been neglecting to make the birth reports promptly. The United States census bureau will begin the inspection of birth reports about the middle of July, and, according to the information received by the board of health, the report must show at least 90 per cent of all births. The district falling below that standard will be classed as deficient. The county health officer has received the following letter from the state board of health in regard to the question of reporting births: “The United States census bureau will begiri its inspection of birth reports and statistics in Indiana about the middle of July. If this inspection shows we health officers are not securing reports,of at least 90 per cent of all births, we will be classed as defficient and delinquent. “A doctor who does not willingly and gladly report the births he attends should be ashamed of himself, for he violates law, he fails in his duty to medical science. “If any physician in your district fails to report a birth he attends within 36 hours, give all the facts in the case in writing to the prosecuting attorney.”

Man With Price of Ticket Is Hurt While Bumming.

Monticello Journal. A very peculiar accident m the Monon yards at Monon at about 1 o’clock Monday morning resulted in a bad injury to a man giving the name of Arthur Brown, age 30, and residence Indianapolis. Brown, who is an industrial iron worker, employed in Chicago, was beating his way from Chicago to Indianapolis on a freight. When the train stopped at the yards at Monon he went to the door of the car in which he was riding and was standing with his head against one side of the door frame. No one knows how it happened, but it is presumed that the train was set in motion suddenly and the door, which was only partially open, was slammed shut, catching his head between the edge of the door and the side of the frame. When found by the train crew he was unconscious and remained in that state until after Dr. Reagan had dressed his scalp wound, which required twelve stitches to close. After his injury was dressed and he; had regained consciousness he asked the amount of Dr. Reagan’s bill, and when told that there was no charge on account of the man s financial straits, Dr. Reagan taking it for granted that his patient must be broke on account of the manner in which he was traveling, Brown pulled out a twenty dollar bill and assured the doctor that he was not broke, even if he was bumming his way. He said he thought he might as well save the railroad fare, but that he had all the bumming he wanted and in future would stick to the cushions as long as he had the price of a ticket. He was taken to his home in Indianapolis by the noon train today.

' WEATHER. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday; warmer Wednesday. MUZZLE YOUR DOG. Orders have been given the city police department to shoot any and all dogs running loose that are not ml ßy 6 order City Board of Health office. Abundance of Money. I can loan you all the money you want on that fam. My rate is 5 cent and my limit is SIOO per acre. P. D. Wells, Morocco, Ind. P THE Q RINCESU TONIGHT • Robert Edeson in FOR A WOMAN’S FAIR NAME Vitagraph Blue Ribbon.

The Evening Republican .

Conscripts to Be Notified By Mail.

Personal letters to all mqn selected by the army draft will be mailed to those who are conscripted, according to regulations Covering notifications which have been sent to each exemption board in the state by Jesse Eschbach, state conscription agent. Therefore, it is now indicated that in about ten days young men of military age in Jasper county who are selected by the army draft will receive an official envelope at thier homes containing notice they are expected to go into training at a date to be specified, and later to the front, where active service awaits them. The boards will notify each registrant to appear before the member of the board who is a physician, for physical examination. The instructions say:

“When any person is called by a local board, notice thereof shall be mailed by the clerk of such local board to each person so called. Each such notice shall contain a direction to appear for physical examination as required by section 10 hereof, at a time and place fixed and stated in such notice. “A physical examination of each person called for service by a local board shall be made under the direction of such local board by the medical member thereof. “The notices contained in section 15 of these regulations (concerning notification) shall carry a direction to the persons called to report at the office of the local board for physical examination at a date specified.” The regulations provide that the first shall appear for physical examination on the morning of the fifth day after the notices are sent out and the other two-thirds in each district to appear on the immediate succeeding days. Provision is made for supplying additional physicians in cases where there are so many registered in a district as to make it impossible for one physician to do all the work. It is the general understanding of conscription officials now that appeals for exemption will be made by affidavit and that there will be no oral hearings for those who claim they should not be required to serve.

Returns Home to Make Good His Contracts.

Orvis Salrin, son of Trustee Salrin, who left some time ago, has returned and he and his father will complete the contracts he has for the construction of some stone roads in this county. Young Salrin became discouraged on account of the war and the possibility of loss on the contracts he had entered into and under this pressure he left without advising his father or any one else. He has returned with renewed courage and will stand by his guns like a man and he will have the hearty co-operation of his father. In his new resolution to go ahead in a manly way, young Salrin deserves and will have the appreciation of all. Too often the mistakes of young people are held up against them and it is very difficult under such circumstances for young fellows to overcome the effect of the knowledge that he is being looked down upon. There is, however, in Mr. Salrin’s case, and there should be in every such case, a disposition on the part of all to help a young fellow up and assist him to make good.

Milroy Township Lady Received Summons Monday.

Mrs. Oliver Hamilton, 27 years of age, passed away at her horfle in Milroy township at 9 o’clock Monday morning. Death was due to tubreculosis. , During the past four months Mrs. Hamilton’s decline was rapid. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Milroy township, where practically her entire life was spent. Her death coming at so early an age in life is truly a sad one, for during her short life she had won a place in the hearts of all who knew her. . Deceased leaves to mourn their loss her husband, two children, Iva, aged 6 and Clyde, aged 3. Foursister, Mrs. Martha Anderson, of Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. Elsife Gallagher, of Wolcott; Matilda, of Kingman, Kas., and Vestal, at home; also six brothers, Charles, George and Manson Beaver, of Milroy township; Albert, of Arvilla, N. Dak.; Jacob, of White county, and Roy, of Newland. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at the Milroy church and burial will be made in Milroy cemetery.

Grose Will Talk at M. E. Church.

On account of the rain it has been decided to hold the patriotic meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight. Dr. Grose has been speaking in a large number of cities, all of which make most flattering reports of his ability as an orator.

Ditch Bonds Sold. r The Ernest Scipio ditch bonds were sold by County Treasurer Charles V. May Monday to Edward O’Gara, of Lafayette. The amount of the bonds was $3,083.38 and they sold at par. i NOTICE. AU dogs must be kept up or they wffl bo killedVERN ROBINSON, City Marshal. There was a very large rain accompanied by hail this afternoon and it is feared that some considerable injury has been done to the crops.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1917.

PROGRAM OF PATRIOTIC MEETING AT M. E. CHURCH Short program by Rensselaer Band from 7:30 to 8. Song by Audience, led by Dr. W. L. Myer. (All join in the singing of these Patriotic song*.) “AMERICA.”

1. My country! ’tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrim’s pride! From ev’ry mountain side, let freedom ring. 2. My native country, thee —Land of the noble free—Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills! My heart with rapture thrills like that above.

Invocation. Song, “Indiana,” by Hanley.' D. H. Yeoman’s Quartette. Solo, “Your Flag and My Flag” . ...Miss Esther Padgitt Music for this solo was composed by Mrs. Loren Sage of our city. Patriotic Addre** < Dr. Grose of DePauw University. Song by audience, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

1. Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, whose stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, o’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that starspangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

U-Boat Fleet Sent To “Lay For” T. R.

I Copenhagen, June 15 (by mail). — The decision of President Wilson not to send Colonel Roosevelt to France brought disappointment to the German navy. A special squadron- of transport hunters was organized in the U-boat division to “lay for T. R.” This submarine flotilla was spoken of as “Teddy Jagger” or “Teddy Chasers.” These submersibles were the largest, swiftest and most heavily armed ever built. The flotilla went out and was grievously disappointed when the news came they would have no chance to “chase Teddy.”

Wild Hay to Put Up On Share*. A large acreage of good wild hay on the Kent tract of land in Newton county, owned by John J. Lawler. Put up either on shares or by ton. See James E. Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Telephone 837. FOREMAN WANTED. Wanted, good man to take charge of the Fair Oaks ranch. Must have woman capable of managing ranch house.—James E. Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Telephone 337. Wanted, to Hire Tractor. Wanted, tractor to break ground for wheat. Can go to work any time after August Ist. Land west of Fair Oaks.—James E. Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Phone 337.

THE GAYETY TONIGHT UNTO THOSE WHO SIN Selig Red Seal Play Written by James Oliver Curwood Marion Warner and Edward J. Pjel. A RAG BABY From the Famous Comedy by Charles* Hoyt featuring William Fables and « ./ Amy Dennis. Hearst-Pathe News ■ < Wednesday and Saturday at the GAYETY

TONIGHT

4. Oh, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand between their loved home and wild war’s desolation; blest with vict’ry and peace, may the heav’nrescued land praise the pow’r that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, and this be our motto: “In God is our trust!” And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

3. Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees, sweet freedom’s song; let mortal tongues awake; let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong. 4. Our father’s God! to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing; long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light; protect us by thy might, Great God our King.

2. On the shore dimly seen, thro’ the mists of the deep, where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes, what is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep, as it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam, in full glory reflected, now shines on the stream: ’Tis the star-spangled banner; oh long may it wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

VAN RENSSELAER CLUB.

All members of the Van Rensselaer club are requested to be present at a meeting to be held at the club rooms on Thursday evening, July 19, at 8;30 o’clock. Business of importance to be transacted and it is imperative that a majority of the members be in attendance. VERN NOWELS, President.

AT THE GAYETY Tuesday, July 24th JHE CALI Metro Corporation Presents THE INCOMPARABLE Ethel Barrymore In a 7 Act Metro Wonderplay of Unusual Splendor “THE CALL OF HER PEOPLE” A bold youth, son of the chief of a band of gypsies, falls in love with thef most beautiful girl in the tribe, but his father forbids their marriage. Nevertheless he secretly goes through with the gypsy marriage. Afterward the girl is carried to the home of a rich man who years before Had married a gypsy girl who left him after the birth of a child. This man is told the young woman is his daughter. A rich society youth courts her. Believing her gypsy suitor has forgotten her, she agrees to marry the society man. Then the gypsy appears and she is told to decide between them- It is a play with a tremendous climax. Adapted from Edward Sheldon*. Masterpiece, “Egypt.” Directed by John W. Noble. . Benefit for Catholic Order of Foresters. ./Ml" Wr'■ rr.r T '—

German Torpedo Supply Said To Be Diminshing.

Washington, July 15.—There is reason to believe that the German torpedo supply is weakening, says a statement issued at the Navy League headquarters today. The increasing frequency with which press dispatches report merchant ships as successfully dodging German torpedoes, says the statement, suggests to the technically trained mind that the German torpedo is deteriorating in speed and hence in accuracy of fire at long range. At the outset the Germans were extremely careful to conserve their torpedoes. Merchant ships were sunk by gunfire wherever possible. But the arming of merchant ships and the constant improvement in the Allies’ system of defense against submarine attack has driven the submarine under water and they are now forced to use torpedoes in almost every attack. The increase in the number of submarines has further added to the strain upon the German stock of torpedoes. An analysis of reports on submarine attacks now indicates that this unprecedented expenditure of torpedoes is beginning to tell upon the effectiveness of the U-boat warfare. The Germans are pressing their submarine campaign with all possible vigor and the number of attacks on merchant ships appears to be increasing. Also the zone of submarine operations is constantly widening. Yet this increased fury with which the U-boat warfare is being wagea has failed to increase the number of merchant ships sunk. The Germans apparently are being forced to constantly greater efforts to maintain their average of sinkings and even

so are slipping back slightly. The explanation of this offered by certain naval experts is that the Germans are being so pressed for time in the construction of torpedoes that they can no longer maintain their speedzand their accuracy of fire. It is estimated that the German torpedo has lost nearly ten knots in speed from the standard torpedo used at the outset of the war. It takes normally six months to construct a torpedo and costs many thousand dollars. There is also/ a chance of Germany ninning short in some material essential in thier manufacture. Whether this has occurred is not known but the conclusion has been reached that the individual German torpedo is losing in efficiency. Naval experts are rightly continuing to stress the vital importance of attempting to destroy the power of the submarine by some new development in naval strategy. No degree of deterioration in the effectiveness of German torpedo attack would lessen these efforts at effective warfare against the submarines. Yet the interest of naval experts has been attracted by this recent record of performance of the German torpedoes. They wonder whether Germany can stand much longer the strain of this staggering expenditure of torpedoes.

Enthusiasm Increates As Time For Departure Nears.

The enthusiasm among the members of Company M is increasing as the time of their departure grows nearer. This is evidenced by the fact that within the past week there have been thirteen new men enlisted by the recruiting officers of the organization. The majority of these enlistments are coming from nearby towns, whigh have done little toward the building up of the company to war strength. Morocco has provided several within the last few days. Goodland has added a few and a few have come forward from the rural districts. Rensselaer herself has also provided some and there is said to be a number of local young men who are contemplating joining the company before the week is over. It is the desire of Captain Tuteur that all who are contemplating joining

the company before the train leaves for the south some time next month, do so at once. All new members must be examined physically by a regular army officer. Probably but one more examination will be held of this kind before the departure of the troops early next month and all who wish to join shouH do so in time to receive this examination. The drill at the armory last night was one of the best that has been held during the past year. The noncommissioned officers are doing wondrefully well and are receiving much praise from their superiors in the wav they are taking hold of the work assigned to them. Non-commission-ed officers in active service must be almost as well qualified in the handling of the troops as the commanding officers, for at almost any time they may be called upon to advance into the places now occupied by their SU It ’is ’confidently expected that the final days prior to the fifth day of August will see many coming forward to enlist under the colors. No grander spectacle could be witnessed by our citizens than to see Compnay M leave Rensselaer fully recruited to strength with the most f able bodied men of our community. The names of the most recent recruits are: Lawrence V. Alexander, Leo H. Blanchett and Edgar J. Donaldson, all of Mt. Ayr, and Richard C. Hartsock, of Earl aPrk.

Hopkins’ City Trans for Line.

Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call Phones 226 107.

Urge Registrants to Master Details of Exemption Rules.

Washington, July 16.—With the drawing of lots for the selective draft army awaiting only completion of exemption machinery in a few scattered sections of the country, officials are anxious that registrants take every opportunity between now and the day of drawing to inform themselves thoroughly regarding exemption regulations so as to reduce. to a minimum the confusion to be cleared up after designations are made. To this end attention was directed today td various sections of the regulations over which questions have arisen and it was suggested that the local boards and the press co-operate during the week or so remaining before lots are drawn to insure that the registered men know just how to perform their part in the great task of examination and exemption. So that easier access may be had to the lists of registration numbers in the hands of local boards, Provost Marshal General Crowder telegraphed the governors of all the states asking that instead of posting the lists at the board offices, they be placed in some safe, central office such as police headquarters.” Only eleven states tonight had not reported their organizations complete and in many of these only a few district boards had not finished numbering registration cards. The great majority of districts throughout the country are ready for the drawing and when the governors of the missing states telegraph that all the boards in their jurisdiction have filed their lists, the drawing date will be set. Officials think it will not be earlier that Saturday.

Summer Hints For The Home Gardener.

Washington, D. C. Garden space no longer occupied by early maturing crops should be utilized, says the department of agriculture, by the planting of sweet potatoes, late Irish potatoes, celery, late cabbage, snap beans, beets or carrots. By planting these crops the home gardener should produce food products which may be stored for winter use. There is still time for any of these crops to mature. They should, however, be planted promptly. It is an excellent plan to water eggplants, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, melons, celery and other crops needing highly fertilized soil, with manure water. Have a barrel covered with a fly screen in which to prepare and store the manure water. An occasional application of this will hasten and increase the growth of the plants.

OUT OF THE GLOOM.

Many a Gloomy Countenance In Rensselaer Now Lightens With Happiness. A bad back makes you gloomy. Can’t be happy with continued backache. The aches and pains of a bad back Are frequently due to weak kidneys. Doan’s Kidney Pills are recommended for weak kidneys. ' So Rensselaer citizens testify. Mrs. J. J. Norgor, Matheson Ave., Rensselaer, says: “We have used Doan’s Kidney Pills in the family for a long time and they have kept us in good health. I used to suffer from frequent attacks of kidney disorder. My back got stiff and lame and ached so steadily that it tired me When I tried to wash, the leaning over caused almost unbearable sharp twinges in my back. Doan’s Kidney Pills have driven away these symptoms of kidney trouble and have made me well and strong.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Norgor had. Foster-Milburn Co,. Props., Buffola, N. Y.

STAR LioneJ Barrymore < in THE UPHEAVAL WEDNESDAY Pauline Frederick in NANETTE OF THE WILDS ALSO Mrs. Vernon Castle in i The 1 Sth .Installment of PATRIA THURSDAY Violet Mersereau LITTLE MISS NOBODY Matinee Daily at 1 The Star Theatre.

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