Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 160, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1917 — Page 1

No. 160.

DRAFT LISTS IN MAIL SOON

BOARDS WILL BEGIN WORK OF NOTIFYING MEN WHEN THE FIGURES ARE RECEIVED.

Washington, July 23. —The master list of the drawing last Friday, which fixed military liability under the draft, will not be ready for distribution to the local exemption boards until tomotrow. It had been hoped to mail it tonight to Governors of states for distribution, but a delay resulted from mechanical difficulties in printing. . Pending publication of this official result of the drawing no authentic information is available to check the unofficial report transmitted t<? the newspapers during the drawing. It is probable that a copy of the official list will be given out'here tomorrow. The governors will be supplied with two copies for each local board in their states. They will be asked to mail each copy separately to local officials so as to insure delivery. Immediately on receipt of their lists, each local board will cancel the numbers higher than the top red ink number in its district and then from the remaining numbers enough men to make up double the districts quota will be notified to appear for physical examination. . Provost Marshal General Crowder ruled today that posting at the board headquarters of the list of men ord-_ eVed to appear, constitutes legal publieation. It therefore is incumbent upon all registered men to learn their red ink numbers at once and to* see» that the board headquarters is watched when the list is posted. Those ordered up also will be notified by mail, but the period allowed for appearance will count from the posting of the list. „ , In apportioning draft quotas, credit was given for all voluntary enlistments prior to June 30, but there has been no indication whether credits will l>e given for men coming in since that date. An average of more than l.uuu men a day has been reported by the regular recruiting stations alone, and counting the national guard, it is probable that the voluntary system has provided close to 50,000 men of the 687,000 called for under the draft as necessary to fill up the regulars and guard and create the first increment of the national army. No announcement has been made as to what disposition will be made of this excess of credits, but it is entirely likely that in the end every man who enlists voluntarily will reduce by one the quota of his home district. The office of the provost marshal was swamped today with applications ior blanks requesting transfer of examination. All who‘applied were told that no steps in that direction could be taken until the Registrant had been called for examination. He then may secure necessary blanks from the board Within whose jurisdiction he is at the time. His physical examination can be transferred and affidavits regarding exemption claims may be received and considered at a temporary residence. . Every man finally certified for military service, however, will return to the jurisdiction of his home board > and go with the troops from his home town.

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. - Attention Knights of Pythias. All members are urged to be present at the regular meeting Tuesday evening, July 24. Business of importance will be attended to and the rank of Esquire will be conferred. Order of Chancellor Commander.

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Murder at Brookston Monday Afternoon.

Roy Elston, 31 years of age, of Brookston, who was shot four time? through different parts of the body Monday at Brookston, died shortly before midnight at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Lafayette as a result of his injuries. Five shots were fired in the quarrel, which took place in the soft drink establishment owned by Ed French at Srookstoiit-- —•—- There was one other man, Wm. Smallwood, in the place besides Elston and French, but he was not present at the time of the shooting. All three were more or less under the influence of liquor, according to the evidence of Brookston citizens. It is said that French had ordered Elston out of his place of business and that his commands were disregarded. French then drew a gun and fired five shots point blank, four of which took effect. One of the bullets entered the abdomen, another entered the right breast, the third the left breast, and the fourth the muscles of the right arm. No reason could be assigned for the shooting, as the two men had been the best of friends in the past.

Dodge Draft in Hammond; Eligibles Volunteering.

A campaign to “dodge the draft” by raising the city’s entire quota by volunteer enlistment was launched Monday in Hammond. Already 1,200 men have gone into various branches of the service and this is credited to the draft quota. It is estimated that only 21 more men will be required to raise the full quota and young men are being urged to enlist so Hammond can boast the draft was hot needed there.

To the Editor: In order to straighten out certain stories, or in other words, corrept them, in reference to my buying the property of the Farmers Grain Company at Kniman and Virgie, I wish to say in the first place that I had made up my mind some time ago to move back to Kniman, not for any reason of dislike for Rensselaer, but to satisfy my best friend, my wife, and we leave our ‘location in this beautiful city with regret. Hei/ing that the Farmers Grain Company would sell the above property, I asked Fred Waymire, a director of the company, and also a good friend of mine, if that was true. He told me it was and I asked him to find out the price. He told me the price. The reason I was so to secure the property was that I wanted something to do to keep me busy, especially in the grain season. After consulitng with Mr. Waymire, I asked if the company could wait and give me the time required to see certain parties. I was told to .g0..-ahead. I got busy and first went to Babcock and Hopkins. Mr. Babcock told me that They could not and would not handle grain on the C. & E. I. under any consideration, and told me the reason, which was news to me. I next took the matter up with Mr. Barnard, of Fowler, Indiana, informing him of all the facts. I did not hear from Mr. Barnard for a long time; therefore, I went to see a Chicago firm and got them interested enough that they sent a man down to view the property and surroundings and report. After looking things over, he said it looked good to him. However, when I went to the office of the company three days later I found that there was an adverse report, so you can imagine my feelings I had walked only a short distance from the office of the company when I met Mr. Babcock on the streets of Chicago, tol<\ him my troubles and asked him to reconsider the matter. We talked it over and he told me that if certain arrangements could be made with the C. & E. I. people, they would consider the matter seriously, but under no other circumstances could they take care of the matter. Knowing that the price of the property was reasonable, I lost no time in securing it; so that I could make my part good to whoever wanted to back me in business. After Mr. Babcock had satisfied himself and his partner, Mr. Hopkins, about the railroad arrangements, they told me that they would back me. We are making arrangements to put in new Fairbanks scales at Kniman, and other improvements later, and endeavor to take care of the grain crops brought to us for sale to the satisfaction of all who might see fit to deal with us.

Wage Increase Granted to 700 Men On Monon R. R.

P. L. McManus, general superintendent of the Monon railroad, and Charles Burgman, superintendent of motive power at the Monon shops, on Saturday completed . negotiations with a committee representing the federated crafts employed on the Monon railway for a new wage scale. The men believe they have been treated fairly and all indications now point to a settlement satisfactory to both parties. The men will receive a flat rate increase averaging 7 cents per hour. The scale applies to the entire Monon system aftd affects fully 700 employes. The increase schedule dates from July 16.

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 837. ■ *'■ 1 A* iAi -.-rt -Wm.

AN EXPLANATION.

JOHN O’CONNOR.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA, TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1917.

IN JAIL AS A SLACKER

MARTIN BOEDMAN, OF NEWLAND, FAILED TO REGISTER FOR CONSCRIPTION. Martin Boedman, 26 years of age, was arrested Monday evening by Sheriff McColly and placed in jail, where he is waiting to answer to the charge of being a “slacker.” Boedman has been at Newland, where he has been working in the onion fields for .the past two or three months, going to that place from Hopkins Park, 111., in May. Sheriff McColly received word last Sunday from some parties atr Newland to the effect that Boedman had not registered and he at once investigated the matter. On his arrival at Newland Monday evening he sought out Boedman and questioned him concerning the charge. . The young man stated that he had not registered in this county or any other county. When asked why he had not done so, he stated that he had intended to register but could not find but where he was to register. This was such a flimsy excuse that the sheriff placed him under arrest and brought him to this city. Sheriff McColly was told by Newland residents that they had offered to take him to the registration booth on June 5, but that Boedman would not go with them. Boedman packed his grip before the arrival of the sheriff, with the intention -oOeaving for Chicago this Tuesday morning. It is alleged that he stated to a storekeeper at Newland, when questioned as to his failure to register, that he was going to Chicago and that no one would find it out then. Apparently Boed~mah*s failure to register was not through ignorance and he will no doubt be convicted as a ‘:slacker.” Sheriff McColly notified the U. S. officials at. Indianapolis and they will probably be here in a short time to investigate matters. After notifying them the sheriff received a telegram from George Murdock, of the department of justice, telling him to be absolutley certain that the young man had not registered. The sheriff has secured practically all of the facts in the case and notified the department to the effect that Boedman is undoubtedly guilty of attempting to dodge the draft. Conviction on the charge of slacking carries with it a fine of SI,OOO and a term in prison, and if Boedman cannot show some mighty good excuse for not having registered he will no doubt receive the full penalty.

Leatherman Joins Company M.

Carroll Wesley Leatherman, who drew number 258 and therefore Headed the draft list, has joined Company M and will thereby be able to go into service with the home boys. Young Leatherman is 22 years of age and has a splendid physical physique and will maHe a most excellent soldier. He is the son of David Leatherman, of this city, and a nepherw of James N. Leatherman, cashier of the First National Bank of this place. He is a young man of most splendid character and will make a most excellent soldier. He received a gold star in 1907 for five -years of perfect attendance in the public schools of the county and in 1910 he was graduated from the public schools of this county. It is possible that the example of young Leatherman will be followed by a number of others and that Company M will have her quota before the drafting is commenced.

WEATHER. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday.

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Rensselaer Boys In War Arena.

Samuel Duvall and Verne Davisson, Rensselaer boys, are now somewhere on the Atlantic ocean bound for France, where they are to see active service as ambulance drivers. Duvall and Davisson left Rensselaer last week for New York city. They left that city aboard the U. S. Steamship Chicago Monday evening, the same boat on which Alfred Thompson sailed a few weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Delos Thompson received a letter from their son, Alfred, Monday, whb is now in Bordeaux, France, in which he relates some very interesting experiences of his journey over. He reached the war zone four days out from his destination. The last four nights all the men were ordered to sleep on the decks, with their life preservers close at hand, and with their clothes on. They were not allowed to appear on deck with their uniforms on nor to even light a cigarette at night. Mr. Thompson also told of the extremely high prices that prevail in the war stricken countries.

Interesting Letter From Jasper County Boy With Pershing.

Mrs. C. A. Radcliff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Rhoades, has kindly handed us the following letters from her husband, who is in France with Pershing’s army :—— — I understand the neWs has been released in America today that our entire forces have been landed and am also informed that our cable has been held up by the signal corps until today. So the ehances are that you haven’t heard from me, but I hope you haver— ? I am sure that outside of being away from you I have no complaints to make about being at war. True, we are living outside in the cold and damp and our food consists of potatoes and meat, navy beans, too, of course. And a ration a little less heavy .would be welcome, but as I have said, it is war when one could easily convince himself that it is a vacation. I am so healthy. Really I never felt better, and with the abundance of exercise I am getting I am sure I shall be able to give a good account of myself in the results my work will show. I am sending my Howard watch back by Captain Quartermaster Sedgerwick, who promises to return it to you from New York by express when he returns there. I surely don't want his job, which consists of transporting troops from one port to another, but he is a fine chap and I am sure will send the watch to you. You will be shocked when I tell ynn I am wearing a wrist watch and a chain around my neck. You see, with a pistol belt around you it is impossible to reach clear under to your pocket to find your watch and the- army regulations prohibit wearing a chain in view, and without a chain your watch would drop out the first time you bent over. The chain around my neck is, of course, my identification tag. I had a tape on it but it soon was impossibly dirty. I cannot begin to describe the charm of the country and the people. I am the proud possessor of a bunch of French and English dictionaries. We are meeting a few officers I have met before in the army and such meetings are doubly appreciated in a strange country. Needless to say, I have not heard a word from you, or in fact, from America.' The same bunch that left Sam Houston are still here and are getting along well. (All and all I am still of the opinion that this warfare work of mine will be a heap harder on you than on me.) This clause was marked out pf the letter by Mrs. Radcliff, but the manliness of the expression was so strong that we inserted it.—Editor. Sunday there were thousands of people visited our camp and among them was the sweetest Tittle girl, about Lora Helen’s age, and I gave her some candy. Talk about living expenses being high in America, they are dirt cheap in comparison. $75.00 for coal per ton. Two cents each for a small cookie, etc. Watches and silver stuff are cheap, principally because they cannot be eaten. These boys are all Straining their eyes for a message from home and so am I. Write me just as often as possible. My address is changed now, (July 2, 1917.) It is Captain C. A. Radcliff, Care American Force, Paris, France. 6, 0. M. T. Co. No. 101. --And -in-another, letter, he writes: I have been appointed censor for the company and will not be permitted to tell you any news pertaining ■tn lwy whereabouts, travel, or service. It win be strictly personal and limited to once a week and even then I will have to send it without stamp, you paying the postage. The "world is turning over fast these days, but your Uncle Sam is my patron Saint and is taking th? best of care of all of us and the company of officers is congenial. We are not permitted photos, diaries'or any review of events pertaining to troop movements or military matters and in addition to my troubles I am now entering into my company’s troubles, too.

PHONE US YOUR ORDERS, largest miners of anthracite in this country. We have nut coal in transit and are promised in due time a sufficient amount to take ample' care of our trade. Book your orders with I m now. We can furnish you a high ‘ grade of hard coal at a reasonable price.—J. C. Gwin Lumber Co., Phone 6.

HOBBS NEW ENGINEER

JUDGE LYMAN BARCE REFERS RYAN DITCH BACK TO T&E * ENGINEER AND VIEWERS. Judge Lyman Barce, who had been hearing the petition for the Ryan ditch, has referred the same back to the engineer and viewers with instructions to make corrections ant report at the second day of the September term of court. After going into the matter pretty thoroughly, Judge Barce was convinced that some vital errors had been made, making it absolutely necessary to refer the work back for correction. The attorneys who have been interested in this hearing have all tried to find some way by which this much needed improvement might be constructed. There were some inequalities in the assessments, but the greatest contention was that the Ryan ditch and the Oliver ditch should both be constructed. - On account of Mr. Price’s health, C. J. Hobbs was appointed engineer and John Selmer, of Gillam township, was appointed in place of B. J. Moore, resigned. Louis Timm, who helped get up the original work, will assist in the adjustment of the same. Now one can go over that vast area of over seventy thousand acres of land and not be convinced that both ditches, the Ryan and the Oliver; are absolutely necessary for adequate drainage of the same. Not only that but the Oliver ditch will give more immediate relief and should be constructed by next spring. It looks very much now like the improvement will be made in such a way that all will be benefitted and satisfied. Great credit is due the attorneys on both sides for the spirit of fairness they have shown and for the efforts they have made to have an improvement that will the best serve the whole people in the district interested. Mr. Hobbs has been intimately acquainted with this region for a great many years and should be a most excellent man to help perfect the plan of this important improvement.

All Registrants Drawn for Draft.

Judging from the questions asked, it appears that there is a general misunderstanding about the effect of the draft drawings. It should be borne in mind that ALL who had to register have been drawn by the drafting officials in Washington. In other words. EVERY man in Jasper county who had to register has been drawn. The object of the drawings was, in plain language, to PLACE THEM IN LINE FOR SERVICE. Obviously it would not have been faitjo have called on the men for service according to the numbers on their registration cards. Consequently the drawings had to be gone through with to see which men were to be called on first.

Van Rensselaer Club to Change Quarters August 1.

At a meeting of the members of the Van Rensselaer Club held last Thursday evening it was decided to change the quarters of the club from the present location to the rooms over the Democrat office. The removal into the new quarters will be made August first. For the past year the headquarters of the club has been in the Hollingsworth building on Washington street. The club has grown steadily ever since its organization and now Roasts of a membership of approximately 100. Although the rooms in which they are now located are very acceptable, ifcds felt that the continued growth in membership __ warrants larger quarters. The rooms which they are to occupy soon, consisting of five in number, are larger and will allow for a greatly increased membership. The owner of the building, FT E. Babcock, has stated that if the members desire them for their permanent headquarters he will make extensive improvemenst and also remodel the building in such a way that they may have access to the top floor, whfclrmay beused-for a dance hall. The rear of the building also provides an excellent place for a roof garden, and next year, after improvemswta are made, will be used for Mat purpose.

Peter Ncftnenson, of Dwight, 111., cam e to Rensselaer -today to look after his farms in this county. Mr. Nomenson owns about eighteen hundred acres of land itr this county. He values his interests here very highly and has great faith in the future value , of his Jasper county holdings. Mr. Nomenson regards Rensselaer one of the very best business towns of its size he has ever been in. As Opportunity presents he will add to his holdings in this county and will 'continue to improve the farm he already owns.

MUZZLE YOUR DOG.

Orders have been given the city police department to shoot any and all dogs running loose that are # not muzzled. By order City Board of Health

Wind and Rain Damage Crops.

The quite gentle rain which fell here Monday afternoon did not behave so nicely in other parts. East of Pleasant Ridge and extending on as far as Monon it is reported that the rain fell in torrents and that there was a very strong wind resembling a cyclone. Monday evening many of the corn fields were standing deep in water and the com and oats were blown down in bad shape. At the Pleasant Ridge Lawler farm the big com was blown down badly to the northwest. Many of the heavy oats were flat upon the ground. At the A. O. Moore farm the com and oats were down but they seemed to have been blown to the southeast. This would seem to indicate that the wind must have been going in a circle. At the Parkison farm, occupied by John Maxwell, the wind was so strong that for a while it seemed that the house would be blown off the foundation. Further east and tcward Francesville, there was little rain and no wind. At the Edd J. Randle farm no damage whatever was done. In Walker township the grain was blown down, trees uprooted and buildings suffered to a considerable extent.

Dr. Johnson Off Conscription Board.

Word was received here today by' Sheriff McColly from State Conscription Agent Eschbach to the effect that Dr. C. E. Johnson, of this city, would no longer be allowed to serve at a member of the conscription aoard of Jasper county. The order was sent to the various state conscription agents of the United States by Provost Marshal Crowder, of Washington, D. C. The action is based upon the fact that Dr. Johnson comes within the age limit of drafted men. A recent law which was passed provided that no- one could serve as a member of a conscription board who was between the ages of 21 and 31. It is probable that Dr. E. N. Loy will be appointed to the place that has been held by Dr. Johnson. . » • -

Can Pay Constitutional Convention Expense.

Efe Stansbury, attorney general of Indiana, has given an opinion to Gilbert H. Hendron, state examiner of the state board of accounts, in which he says that it is his opinion that any* expense incurred by counties for the registration of voters for the special election in which votes were to have been cast for the delegates to the constitutional convention may be paid legally, but that any expense incurred under the act approved February Ist (the constitutional convention act) should not be paid. The expenses of registration can be paid as provided in the law as contained in Senate Bill No. 452, approved March 10, 1917, and found on page 893 of the Acts of the 1917 General Assembly.

Hurrah for the Comforts Committee!

When the Comforts Committee of .tin Navy League was organized on A;>ril 20th, it pledged itself to have ready by the Ist so August, 35 sets of knitted woolen garments, each set consisting of a sleeveless sweater, a scarf and a pair of wristlets. August Ist is not yet here, but the committee has ready for shipment a large box packed to the top with 60 full set 3, plus six knitted helmets for good measure. This box will go direct to Washington and from there the sets will be distrbiuted to our sailor boys.

Wild Hay to Put Up On Share*. " A large acreage of good wild bay on the Kent tract of land in Newton county, owned by John J. Put up either on shares or by ton. See James E. Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Telephone 337.

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