Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 185, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1917 — Page 1

No. 185.

TEN OF CO. M SENT AWAY

TRANSFERRED TO FIELD ARTIL-LERY-WILL BE AMONG FIRST IN FRANCE. Ten members of Co. M will be among the first in France. Captain Garland Monday selected ten of Co. M to reinforce the First Indiana Ar»tillery, which was recently selected by the military heads, as a part of the pew Forty-Second or “Rainbow Division,” which wilg be amonl the first of the National Guard troops to see service in France. In order to give the various batteries the maximum war strength, each militia company was ordered to send a certain number of its men to report with the artillery. It is reported that about 1,200 men will be taken from the Third Regiment by this action. Owing to the censorship which the newspapers exercise in co-operation with the government in regard to troop movements, no publicity was given Monday to the order affecting the local men and they departed with but few being aware of the fact. The men went from here to Fort Harrison to join the other members of the First Indiana Infantry who are mobilized there. According to, information from Washington, their next movement will be to Mineola, Long Island, where they will be mobilized with other Units of the feder-

alized national guardsmen from lowa, - Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and other states forming the new national guard Forty-Second Division. It is believed that the men will hot be held there long as no cantonment or camp will be constructed there, and that the guardsmen will be sent overseas at once and will receive their training on the other side. At the most it will probably not be oyer a few weeks before they set sail for England, enroute to the front in France. While all the guardsmen will see service soon in France, a peculiar honor attaches to the men who will be the first to see service on foreign soil, ahd the members of Co. M who will represent Jasper county in the first guard division to land in France will without doubt reflect honor, to the company in which they were trained and to the county from which they came. ( Twenty-one men were taken from Co. C of Monticello.

Capture Thieves In Medaryville.

Two detectives from Chicago rounded up -a gang of automobile thieves in Medaryville Monday. They recovered nine stolen cars and captured four of the auto bandit gang, three of whom were confined in the Medaryville jail and the other taken to Chicago. -The detectives believe they have broken the mainspring of a bold and heretofore successful gang of auto thieves. A search is being made for other members of the gang. The stolen cars were stored in privately rented barns and garages in Medaryville.

Card of Thanks.

We desire to express to our friends and neighbors our heartfelt thanks for their loving kindness and unselfish service rendered to our departed loved one, Mrs. Allie Francis, and -to us during her long illness and untimely death. —Husband, Sister and Brother.

LARGE FARM FOR RENT. We still have a large farm for rent. Rensselaer quarters. Write or phone, James Walter, Manager Lawler Rancher, Rensselaer, Indiana, Phone 337 GAYEFY TONIGHT “Do Children Count?” WHERE IS MY MOTHER With . * little mary McAllister Keystone Comedies Present ROSCOE ARBUCKLE AND MABLE NORMAND .IN Mabie and Fatty at the Exposition. Hearst-Pathe News L-KO Comedies Present A RURAL ROMANCE L-KO Comedy in Two Parts. THURSDAY. Jack Gardiner THE RANGE BOSS FRIDAY. MOLLY KING in BUND MAN’S LUCK

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Hattiesburg Is Getting Ready.

Hattiesburg, Miss., Aug. 21.—The war department commission on training camp activities has appointed W. "ETDavies, of New York, as its representative to work with the people of Hattiesburg for the entertainment and recreation qf the soldiers at Camp Shelby. Through the, splendid co-operation of the people, it is going to be possible to have down-town clubs, rest-rooms, reading-rooms and game-rooms. The various fraternal orders of the city are making special plans to take care of their brothers who may be at the camp. The churches have been organized to furnish soldiers with special services and week-day entertainments. Plans are being made for many athletic contests between the soldiers and the town people. Every person in Hattiesburg is co-operating in the work of making the life of the soldiers while in this Mississippi city as pleasant as possible. Plans are being made to take care of all the relatives and friends who come here ahd see that they are entertained in true Hattiesburg style. Every soldier and his friends are going to find Hattiesburg ready to welcome them with open arms, and make their stay here one they will long remember.

Wheat to Be Sown Very Extensively This Fall.

The call of the secretary of agriculture for increasing the wheat acreage of Indiana 25 per cent, means the sowing of 2,800,000 acres of wheat this fall. Although this seems large at firsft thought, it is not large when we make a short analysis. There are in Indiana 215,800 farms. If the above wheat acreage were equally distributed, there would be only 13.4 acres on each farm. The average farm contains 98 acres. If we discard 40 per cent of the land as being unsuited to wheat production we could grow 3,000,000 acres and still only grow wheat on the same land once every four years. Surely this is not too often. Many farmers are now getting $75 an acre for their wheat crop. There are some, of course, who are not doing so well, but on the average, farmers of the state are making more money on the wheat crop than ever before. This is stimulating a great deal of interest and the guarantee of $2.00 per x bushel which the government has placed on the crop to be seeded this fall is sufficient argument that the wheat is needed.

Many farmers who have usually grown a large acreage of oats will this year sow considerable wheat. Many farmers in Benton, Newton and White counties have made this decision as is shown by inquiries about seed wheat that are daily coming to J. C.' Beavers, state leader of wheat campaign. In these sections 60 bushels of oats to the acre is considered a good yield. At present prices such a crop would be worth about $34 an acre. This same land will produce 20 and 25 bushels of wheat to the acre. At $2 per bushel wheat is much more profitable than oats and for this reason a greatly increased acreage of wheat will be sown this fall. By sowing some wheat instead of all oats, labor is better distributed at harvest time, as wheat is cut before oats. It is also easier to obtain a good stand of clover in wheat than in oats. These are points which thinking farmers are carefully considering and will add much impetus to the increased wheat production movement

Who Has Right of Way At Street Crossings.

This question was asked of City Attorney Moses Leopod and he answered as follows: The ordinance of the city of Rensselaer provides that at all intersections of the streets vehicles going north or south have right of way over vehicles going east or west. If you approach a street running north or south you must let the vehicle on this street pass by before you attempt to cross.

By Bide Dudley. No more ham or eggs or grapefruit when the bugle blows for chow. No more apple pies or dumplings, for we’re in the army now, and they feed us beans for breakfast and at noon we have ’em, too, while at night they fill opr stomachs with a' good old army stew. No more fizzes, beer or highballs when we’ve got an awful thirst. If you’re thinking of enlisting, best get used to water first, for the lid’s on tight all over and the drillin’ makes us warm, but we can’t cool off with liquor ’cause we wear the uniform. No more shirts of silk and linen. We all wear the “0. D.” stuff. No more nightshirts or pajamas, for our pants are good enough. No more feather ticks or pillows, but we’re glad to thank the Lord we’ve got a cot and blanket when we might have just a board. For they feed us beans for breakfast, and at noon we have ’em, too, while at night they fill our stomachs with a good old army stew. But, by gum, we’ll lick the kaiser when the sergeants teach us hoW, for, dad durn it, he’s the reason that we’re in the army now.

TEAMS WANTED. Teams wanted to haul stone on the Moody stone road in Barkley township. Apply to Thomas Callahan, Phone 273 or 210, Rensselaer, or Harry Gifford, Phone 952-J. Will W 4 CALLAHAN. Rensselaer, Indiana.

He’s In the Army Now.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1917.

HOME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN-SOLDIERS

(Issued by the War Department and all rights to reprint reserved.) This course of thirty daily lessons is offered to the men selected for service in the National Army as a practical help in getting started in the right way. It is informal in tone and does not attempt to give binding rules and directions. These are contained in the various manuals and regulations of the U. S. Army, to Which this course is merely introductory. YOUR EQUIPMENT AND ARMS.

Each soldier in a modern army carries with him sufficient food, clothing, shelter, fighting arms, and ammunition to take care of himself for a short period in case he should be separated from his company. The total weight of his load, in addition to the clothes he wears, is 50 to 70 pounds. The number of articles is surprisingly large. They are so devised, however, that by ingenious methods of packing and adjusting they can all be carried with the least possible effort. You are personally responsible for all the arms, clothing and supplies issued to you. The trained soldier keeps track of them. He knows immediately at any time where every one of his belongings is to be found. You are required to keep them' in good condition. In case you need other articles, they may be issued to you; but their value in that case will >e deducted from your next pay.

You -Will receive on enlistment an ample supply of clothirtg, including not only your uniform, but shoes, shirts, underclothes, and socks. You may not be able always to keep your clothing spotlessly clean. But when it becomes dirty or spotted take the first opportunity to clean it thoroughly. Your shoes must be cleaned and jolished frequently. Wet shoes should ie carefully dried. Army men frequently dry their shoes during the night by taking a few handfuls of dry, clean pebbles, heating them in a meat can or kettle until they are very hot, and then placing them in the shoes. So long as the pebbles are hot move them about once in a while by shaking the shoes. Take care not to heat the’ pebbles so hot that the shoes will be scorched. Wear your hat straight. Keep all buttons fastened. Have your trousers and leggings properly laced. Keep yourself clean shaved. Carry yourself like a soldier. , Besides his extra clothing a soldier carries a blanket, a rubber poncho, a canteen, a mess kit, including meat can, knife, fork and spoon, a cup, toilet articles, a first aid package, and some minor belongings. One of the most useful pieces is one-half of a shelter tent, with ropes and pins. The shelter tent is said to be a French invention which was introduced into thfe American army during the civil war. Two men can combine their halves and set up a shelter tent in a few minutes. While it can not be described as roomy, it is just what its name implies, a shelter from wind and rain. It is used only in temporary camps. Your chief fighting tools will be a rifle, a bayonet in a scabbard, a cartridge belt, and an intrenching tool. Other weapons or defenses needed in modern trench warfare will come later. Do not under any circumstances lose track of these articles while on field duty. So long as you possess them, you are an armed soldier capable of defending yourself and of performing effective service. Without them you are for all practical purposes helpless. The rifle is the soldier’s closest friend. His first thought should be

FARMERS ARE HARD HIT

WILL HAVE TO ENLARGE BINS IN ORDER TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR GRAIN. The farmers near Surrey must either build larger graneries, get larger pocketbooks or be relieved by increasing their bank deposits. This is the way they have been hit: Orville Lambert, on the Charles W. Postill farm near Surrey, had a hundred acres of wheat and oats which netted $3,261.80. There was 40 acres of wheat and 60 acres of oats. Wheat made $45 per acre. In the same neighborhood Charles M. Paxton had. 18. acres of wheat that made almost sßoo.' Sherman Thornton had one piece of oats that made a little better than 65 bushels to the acre.

Lonergan brothers had 20 acres of wheat on Green Thornton’s farm that sold for $863.50 from the machine the day that it was threshed. Erhardt Wuerthner had one piece of oats that made 73 bushels to the acre. So far the run has not made much less than 50 bushels and up to 73 bushels to the acre. The Farmers Grain Co. at Surrey have already received 12,000 bushels of wheat and oats. .... , . The corn in this neighborhood is looking fine. This is a banner year and the farmers are getting what they deserve. It is hoped that the corn will be as large a crop as the oats. In this event many of these good farmers will undoubtedly be in the market for Liberty Loan bonds.

to guard it and care for it above all his other possessions. He expects it to take care of him in emergencies. In ordinary times he must take care of it. In caring for a rifle it is especially important to keep the bore clean. In so doing be sure to avoid injuring the delicate rifling which causes the bullet to spin as it is forced out and thus greatly increases the accuracy of firing. Never put away a rifle that has been fired or exposed to bad weather without first- cleaning it. Never lay a rifle flat on the ground. Rest it securely against something. In lowering the rifle to the ground, whether during drilling or at any other time, see that it touches the ground gently. Don’t play with your rifle. A rifle or revolver, whether loaded or unloaded, should never be pointed at a person unless you fully intend to shoot that person, if necessary, in the performance of your duty. When a firearm is put into your hands you are intrusted with a great responsibility for its proper use. Anybody in normal physical condition can learn to be a good shot. Two of the most important points to remember are to take a deep breath just before completing your aim so that you may hold the rifle with perfect steadiness, and to squeeze the trigger so that the gun will not be jerked from its aim at the moment of firing. When you become an expert marksman) provided you have also the' courage which permits you to remain cool and collected on the battlefield) you will have added immensely .to your value as » citizen The simple fact that you qualify as a marksman will give you more self-confidence and self-control.

The amount of ammunition which an American infantryman carries into battle is usually 220 rounds. In an advanced firing position, where it is difficult to bring up reserves of ammunition, it is necessary to be economical. Bear this in mind during your target practice and learn to make every shot count. In modern warfare the intrenching tool is an essential part of your fighting eqiiipment. The eight men in each squad carry these 8 tools: 4 shovels, 2 pick mattocks, 1 polo or hand-ax, and 1 wire-cutter. In ordinary soil you can quickly throw up a shallow trench which will protect you to a great extent from the enemy’s fire. After a trench has once been started, it can be deepened and extended, even in the face of the enemy without the soldiers exposing himself to direct fire. Don’t look on practice in digging trenches as if it were drudgery. Skill in seeking and making cover from the enemy’s fire is far from being a sign of weakness on the soldier’s part. 'Rather it is a sign of the determination and courage that marks a really efficient fighting force. The day has gone by when either officers or men are expected to stand out in the open. They should use every effective method of self-protection so long as it helps to gain ground and defeat the enemy.

WOMEN ENROLL FOR SERVICE

LARGE NUMBER OF WOMEN ENROLL IN WOMAN’S SERVICE * LEAGUE. Mrs. Howard Mills, who had charge of the enrollment of the ladies in the this township for service reports that almost every lady in Rensselaer and in the township gladly enrolled and expressed themselves to be willing to do any duty in their power to be helpful in the great service women are able to reader during the war. In a few instances women were not at home and were therefore not seen. Mrs. Mills would be pleased to have these ladies call upon her and fill out their cards. So few refused that she feels quite confident that most of them have after thinking the matter over carefully, changed their minds afad would now be pleased to enroll. She would indeed be glad to have these ladies see her also.

Man Shot at Armour.

This Wednesday morning at 1:45 Sheriff B. D. McColly received a telegrain from Cedar Laks asking him to stop a special freight train going south on the Monon and search for a party wanted for shooting and possibly fatally wounding a man at Armour, just south of Cedar Lake, The freight was stopped here but no nia n Was found. Authorities at Monon were notified to make a further search of the train. No further particulars of the attempted murder have been obtained here?

Indiana is Getting Into the War Now.

Indianapois, Indr, Aug. 21.—With seven companies of the Fourth Indiana national guard regiment off for training camp at Hattiesburg, Miss., and the First Regiment of Indiana Field Artillery ready for the start to France, Indiana is at once getting into the war with a good start. The troops that have been ordered to Hattiesburg will be utilized in getting the camp in shape for the thousands of others that will go there a little later. It is believed it will be but a short time until the entire Indiana national guard will be in that camp. Brigadier General Edwin M. Lewis, who will command the Indiana brigade at Hattiesburg, was expected here today, and he is under orders to report at Hattiesburg not later than August 25 to take over his command.

Son of Editor Bowie Writes Interesting Letter.

We are publishing the following letter without the knowledge or consent of Editor Bowie, he having accidentally left it here today among some of his copy for his papers: Brownsville, Tex., Aug. 16, 1917. Dear Father: I think I have been answering all your and mother’s letters and more too, but was sure delighted to hear from you as this, with the exception of sister’s letter, is the only one I have received for nearly three weeks. I am now a first class private in the sth Regiment Engineering corps. In shooting I lacked only two points of making Sharpshooter. I made Marksman and am mighty glad to»do that; for when I go to France I will sure be able to pick off some of the Fritzies.

I was taken from Co. D and put in the headquarters section, but my duties remain the same. I now get six dollars more money, or rather corporal’s pay, but not corporal. Have been very busy for the past week since coming in from the range. We are now building pontoon bridges. The Co. F men last week built a pontoon bridge across the Rio Grande in 39 minutes and had two teams across it. I had blood poison in my hand and had it lanced last Monday and it is going to be lanced again. It is hot very serious, though. In a short time we are going to be sent to Corpus Cristi, where our first batallion is now located. From there we have a good chance of going to Michigan, Indiana or lowa. Our company commander just came back from being married. I am going up town for a little while this evening as I have not been there for about three weeks. Well, dad, I send my best for your East birthday wishing you many more appied ones. Am not financially able for anything else. Write soon. Tell mother I am feeling fine and we will go to France soon with a clear, happy heart and conscience. One has so many hardships to endure that going there won’t be so hard as it might. Your son, RICHARD BOWIE.

City Schools Will Open On September 3rd.

Superintendent C. Ross Dean was down from Chicago today to look after some matters in reference to the opening of the city schools. The schools here will open Monday, Sept. 3rd. Not all of the teachers have been secured so we cannot furnish the list. Supt. Dean will not have completed his special work in Chicago University until the last day of this month.

Remington Veterinary Receives Commission in the Army.

Dr. Charles R. Schwartz, of Remington, was in Rensselaer today conferring with Col. George H. Healey. Dr. Schwartz has Just received a commission as second lieutenant m the veterinary reserve corps and it is understood that he will enter the service at once. Dr. Schwartz has been in Remington since last February and has built up a most excellent practice. He is spoken of as a splendid young man.

Soldiers May Have to Undergo Operation.

Oscar D. Wiliamson and Boyd G. Botts, both members of Company M, are both suffering with appendicitis and may have to Undergo operations for the same. A large number of the company are suffering with sore arms caused by the serum treatment againt typhoid fever.

Dr. Johnson Expecting Call Soon.

Am expecting to be called into service in the near future and would appreciate having my accounts presented to me for payment before leaving, and most respectfully request that my patrons knowing themselves indebted to me, call and settle their accounts as soon as possible. DR. C. E. JOHNSON.

Notice to Delinquent Tax-Payers" In accordance with the law and the direction of the state board of tax commissioners, the county treasurer will put the list of delinquent taxes in the hands of a collector within a very few days. Those persons who pay their delinquent taxes before this list is issued will save collector’s fee. r „ . CHARLES V. MAX, Treasurer.

WILSON CUTS COAL PRICES

DRIVE AGAINST COAL BARONS WINS FOR THE PEOPLE. The following is the message of President Wilson setting a price scale for bituminous coal: “The following scale of prices is prescribed for bituminous coal at the mine in the several coal producing districts. It is provisional only. It is subject to reconsideration when the whole method of administering the fuel supply of the country shall have been satisfactorily organized and put into operation. Subsequent measures will have as their object a fair and equitable control of the distribution of the supply and of the prices not only at the mines but also in the hands of the middlemen and the retailers. The prices provisionally fixed here are fixed by my authority under the provisions of the recent act of congress regarding administration of the food supply of the country, which also conferred upon the executive control of the fuel supply. They are based upon the actual cost of production and are deemed to be not only fair and just but liberal as well. Under them the industry should nowhere lack stimulation.’’ The scale of prices on an f. o. b. mine basis for tons of 2,000 pounds follow. First column is Run of Mine. Second column is Prepared Sizes. Third column is Slack or Screenings; Pennsylvania . . $2.00 $2.25 $1.75 Maryland 2.00 2.25 1.75 West Va 2.00 2.25 1.75 W. Va. New River 2.15 2.40 1.90 Virginia 2.00 2.25 1.75 Ohio, thick vein ..2.00 2.25 1.75 Ohio, thin vein . .2.35 2.60 2.10 Kentucky 1.95 2.20 1.70 Ky., Jellico 2.40 2.65 2.15 Tenn. Jellico 2.40 2.65 2.15 Indiana 1.95 2.20* 1.70 Illinois 1.95 2.20 1.70 111. third vein. ... 2.40 2.65 2.15 The above is not the entire list as , fixed by the president! but is the list of all coals that come to Rensselaer. Rensselaer coal patrons have always demanded a high grade of bituminous coal. A very small proportion of the coal used here comes from Indiana mines and a still smaller amount from Illinois. The great bulk of the soft coal used here for domestic purposes comes from Ohio, Pennsylvania!, West Virginia and Kentucky. A small amount comes from Tennessee. Most of the coal used here is the prepared size, being screened egg or lump. The prices fixed by the president are very near the prices obtained before the unwarranted raise of coal prices in 1915. Dealers here should be able to make reasonable prices on all coals. These prices will have to be larger than they were before last year’s raise on account of the added expense in handling and in many cases increase in freight rates. It is understood that the president will appoint a coal administrator who will be empowered to control the distribution of coal and the retail prices. This will solve the price question but it will take the best management possible and a liberal supply of cars to get to the people sufficient coal for their use this winter.

Company M Has Two Recruits.

Company M now has 121 men, including officers, having been joined by two new recruits, Lee A. Sanders, of Francesville, Ind., and Lester J. Morgan, of Sheldon, 111. The officers are very anxious to fill the quota of 150 with enlisted men.

WEATHER Thundershowers this afternoon or tonight; Thursday partly cloudy and warmer.

FOR TODAY Extra program of Ridgely and Reid in ■ THE YELLOW PAWN A five reel Paramount Play. Al*J* we Pearl White in a two reel whirlwind, fourth episode of THE FATAL RING. f THURSDAY ~ r—- *—■—■ - Jean Southern supported by an ail star cast will please you in WHOSOEVER FINDETH A WIFE A 5 reel drama by the Art Drama Corporation. _ FRIDAY Lou Tellegan in THE BLACK WOLF. SATURDAY Robert Warwick in THE FALSE FRIEND. • _ AT THE STAR.

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