Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 191, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1917 — Page 1

No. 191.

Co. M Will Be Banqueted.

A committee consisting of the la'dies from each of the churches in the city are planning t 6 serve an elegant banquet to the members of Company M. The banquet is to be held in the' dining room of the Christian church .Friday evening, August 31. The committee having this matter in charge is: J) , Mrs. M. E. Drake, of tpe Catholic church. Mrs. D. E. Grow, of the Christian church. Mrs. Alfred Randle, of the Methodist church. Mrs. Joseph Long, of the Baptist church. Mrs, John Eger, of the Presbyterian church. The members of thede several churches and persons not belonging to any of them are invited to contribute to the success of this splendid undertaking. Some of the needs of the committee are chickens, potatoes, cream, eggs, butter, pies, cake and other articles of food that taste good to a soldier. . .1. II Mothers! See my line of boys’ school suits. I can save you money.:— Peoples Store, S. Leopold, Mgr.

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GAYETY TONIGHT “Do Children Count?** ' • with mary McAllister, in WHENSORROW WEEPS Hearst Pathe News L-KO COMEDY. DAN RUSSELL in MURDERED BY MISTAKE 2 PART COMEDY THURSDAY WITH JACK GARDENER. IN THE RANGE BOSS WESTERN DRAMA FRIDAY, in BABY MARIE OSBORNE WHEN BABY FORGOT

The Evening Republican .

LOCKS THREE CITY SCALES

STATE TESTER EXAMINES RENSSELAER WAGON SCALES TODAY. ' J. L. Willitts, of Indianapolis state tester of weights and measures, was in Rensselaer today and tested the wagon scales. The scales of the Babcock & Hopkins and the Farmers Grain Company and those of Kellner & Callahan were found to be all right and these firtns were issued proper certificates to that effect. The scales of the Iroquois Roller Mills, J. C. Gwin Lumber Co., and of the Rensselaer Lumber Co., were found to be incorrect and were locked down. The scales of the lumber companies were ordered sharpened and the mill was ordered to put in new scales. The scales at the lumber companies were weighing too heavy and'were therefore causing these dealers losses on their sales of coal. Mr. Spragueathe owner of the mill, is out of the City today but the report Received from his office of the test made by the state officer was that the mill scales were weighing too light. The Rensselaer Lumber Co. owns the scales installed by the GrantWarner Lumber Co., and they will use these pending the repairs to be made on the scales they have at their office. -

Miss Maggie Halligan, who was thrown out of a buggy Monday and had a rib broken, is reported to be getting along nicely. x Thomas Cox, who underwent an operation at Wesley hospital, is reported to be improving nicely and v ill be able to return home in a few days. Frank Garvin Undergoes Operation. Frank Garvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Garvin, of Milroy township, was operated upon at the hospital today for appendicitis. The operation was performed by a local physician and it is thought that the young man will get along nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Strawbridge and son came today to visit A. F. Long and family. They have been in Chicago and Michigan for a vacation. Miss Clara Louise Hagins came today from Chicago to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hagins. She is secretary of the Morrison Studio in Chicago. Mrs. Jessie Brown returned from Frankfort after a three weeks’ visit with her husband, who is employed at that place. Abundance of Money. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate > 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.—P. D. Wells, Morocco. Ind. Mrs. William Spradling, of Bellevue, Texas, Mrs. Kerr Spitler, of South Bend, Ind., and Miss Mary Kessler, z of Washington, D. C., are guests of Mrs. Rice Porter. Hopkins* City Transfer Line. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call Phones 226 or 107. ' Z Farmers Can Hold Their Grain. The State Bank of Rensselaer has made arrangements whereby they can loan money on good bankable notes to permit fanners to hold their grain. This bank will be pleased to have you call and make your financial needs known.' - Leslie Clark, business manager of The Republican, is spending the day in Lafayette, ' -

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1917.

Text of Masteroiece Sent Pope; Courteous But Firm in Refusal

“August 27, 1917. “To His Holiness, Benedictus XV Pope: ’ “In acknowledgment of the communication of Yous Holiness to the belligerent peoples dated August' 1, 1917, the president of the United States requests me to transmit the following reply: “Every heart that has not been blinded, and hardened by this terrible war must be touched by this moving appeal of His Holiness the Pope, must feel the dignity and force of the humahe arid generous motives which prompted it, and must fervently wish that we might take the path of peace he so persuasively points out. But it would be tolly to take it if it does not in fact lead to the goal he proposes. Our response must be based upon l the stern facts and upon nothing else. It is not a mere cessationof arms he desires; it is a stable and enduring peace. This agony must not be ‘’■one through with again, and it must be a matter of very sober judgment that will insure us against

' “His Holiness in substance proposes /that we return to the status quo ante bellum, and that then there be a general condonation, disarmament and a concert of nations, based upon an acceptance of the principle of arbitration; that by a similar concert, freedom of the seas be established; and that the territorial claims •f France and Italy, the perplexing problems of the Balkan statps, and the restitution of Poland be left to such conciliatory adjustments as may be possible in the new temper of such a peace., due regard being paid to the aspirations of the peoples whose political fortunes and affiliations will be involved. “It is manifest that no part of this program can be successfully carried out unless the restitution of the status quo ante furnishes a firm and satisfactory basis for it. The object of this war is to deliver the free peoples of the world frbm the menace and the actual power of a vast military establishment controlled by an irresponsible government which having secretly planned to dominate the world, proceeded to carry the plan out without regard either to the sacred obligations of treaty or the long established practices and long cherished principles of international action and honor; which chose its own time for the war; delivered its blow fiercely and suddenly; stopped at no barrier either of law or of mercy; swept a whole continent within the tide es blood—not the blood of soldiers only but the blood of innocent womefi and children also, and of the helpless poor, and now stands balked but not defeated, the enemy of fourfifths of the world. This power is not the German poeple. , It is the ruthless master of the Gerriian people. It is no business of ours how that great people came under its control 'or submitted with temporary zest to the domination of its purpose; but it is our business to sefe to it that the history of the rest of the world is no onger left to its handling. “To deal with such a power by way of peace upon the plan proposed by His Holiness, the Pope, would, so far as we can see, involve a recuperation of its strength and a renewal of its policy; would make it necessary to create a permanent hostile combination of nations against the German people who are its instruments; and would result m abandoning the newborn Russia to the intrigue, the manifold subtle interference, and the certain counter revolution which

Mrs. P. H. Halligan and children return to'their home in Dunkirk today after a visit with relatives here. Mrs. Edith Sparling will entertain her sew club at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Shedd, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ed Ames went to Indianapolis today to see her son, Howard, who is stationed at Fort Harrison. She will also visit at Connersville. *Mrs. H. L. Brown and daughter, Mary Jane, left for Palatka, Fla., today. They will remain there during the hay fever season.. See Chas. Pefley for trees, vines and shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock t# grow or replace free of charge. For fail delivery. Sonald Beam and Harry Curlin t to Chicago this morning and will take up thier duties with the naval band at the Great Lakes naval station today.

School suits for boys, sizes 8 to 16 years, knickerbocker pants, goo<| wool, dependable materials, $3.75 to $6.00. —Peoples Store, S. Leopold, Mgr. Attorney Abraham Halleck was in Kentland yesterday looking after matters connected with the Williams ditch, which is a proposition to improve the lower Iroquois. • Some special values in boys’ knicker suits for school wear.—Peoples Store, S. Leopold, Mgr. 1 James Rayner, of Brook, took the train here this morning for Chicago. He is taking an outing, before entering the service as a soldier" for Uncle Sam. He is one of the men drafted in Newton county. One second hand Maxwell automobile, good shape, new tires, for sale cheap, at the Overland Sales Room. Dr. J. Hansson.

would be attempted by all the malign influences to which the 'German .government has of late accustomed the world. Can peace be based upon : restitution of this power or upon any I work of honor it could pledge in a treaty of settlement and accommodation? x ‘ “Responsible statesmen must now everywhere see, if they never saw before, that no peace can rest securely upon political or economic restrictions meant to benefit some nations and cripple or embarrass others, upon vindictive action of any sort, or any kind of revenge or deliberate injury The American people have suffered intolerable wrongs at the hands of the imperial German government, but they desire no reprisal upon the German people, who have themselves suffered all things in this war, which they did not choose. They believe that peace should rest upon the rights of people, not the rights of governments—the rights of peoples great or small, weak or powerful—their EQUALright to freedom and security and self government and to a participation upon-f air terms in the economic opportunities of the world—the German people of course included, if they will accept equality and not seek domination.

“The test therefore of every plan of peace is this: Is it based upon the faith of all the peoples involved or merely upon the word of an ambitious and intriguing government on the one hand, and of a group of free peoples on the other? This is a test which goes to the root of the matter; arid it is the test which must be applied. “The purposes of the United States in this war are known to the whole world—to every people to whom the truth has been permitted to come. They do not need to £e stated again. We seek no material advantage of any kind. We believe that the intolerable wrongs done in this war by the furious and brutal power of the imperial German government ought to be repaired, but not at the expense of the sovereignity of any people—rather a vindication of the sovereignity both of those that are weak and those that are strong. Punitive damages, the dismemberment of empires, the establishment of selfish and exclusive economic leagues, we deem inexpedient and in the end worse than futile, no proper basis for a peace of any kind, least of all for an enduring peace. That must be based upon justice and fairness and the common rights of mankind. “We cannot take the word of the present rulers of Germany as a guarantee of anything that is to endure, unless explicitely supported by such conclusive evidence of the wil 1 and purpose of the German people them selves as the other peoples of the world would be justified in'accepting. Without such guarantee, treaties of settlement, agreements for disarmament, covenants to set up arbitration in the place of force, territorial adjustments, reconstitutions of small nations, if made with,the German government; no man, no nation could not depend on. We must await some new evidence of the purposes of the great peoples of the central powers. God grant it may be given soon and in a way to restore the confidence of all peoples everywhere in the faith of nations and the possibility of a covenanted peace. “ROBERT LANSING/ “Secretary of State of the United States of America.

GOES TO NEW YORK.

Editor Frank Babcock, wife and two sons left Rensselaer today in their automobile. George Babcock goes as far as Fort Wayne, Ind., from which place he will return Thursday to assist in the management of -the paper while the rest of the family continue their trip to New York, where they will visit with relatives and return to Rensselaer about September 18th, at which time Delevin Babcock is expetted to 'be called to the colors in the army. '•

Hand-Writing On the Wall.

The smile of fortune which is beaming down upon this nation giving us these bounteous crops makes us feel sure that “The Hand is Writing oif the Wall,’’ and that the doom of Germany is sure. Our banner crop of small grains and the promise of a great crop of corn all seem to indicate that we are favored by divine providence. It seems even more sure when we see the promising gardens and vegetables. H. C. Callender brought in a bunch of large fine white onions, of which he has out about five acres which he thinks will yield about five hundred bushels to the acre. Josiah Davisson brought in a single tomato stem that had about four pounds of tomatoes. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex: Merica left a fine large tomato here this morning that weighed one and three-quarters pounds. Laixe potatoes are being displayed in the windows of the city ana it is understobd that a great harvest of spuds is assured.

•Come and see the new Overlands, beautiful designs, the up-to-date Overland automobiles. Also a large supply of all sizes in tires, at the Overland Sales Room. Dr. J. Hansson. ' C. E. Garver has returned from Bremen, Ind., after a two weeks’ vacation. ' ♦ '

Physician Is Needed in Northern Jasper County.

The patriotic wave that swept so many of the boys at Wheatfield and vicinity into the voluntary service of Uncle Sam’s army and navy and which caused such a noutpouring of money to the Red Cross, has also, taken away from that community its doctors. . Drs. Fyfe, of Wheatfield, and Hewitt, of DeMotte, are both now at Fort Benjamin Harrison and are first lieutenants in the medical corps. It is understood that this matter is being taken up by the Rensselaer physicians and that some plan will be made whereby the people that that part of the county may have efficient medical aid close at hand.

Greatly Pleased With Our City.

Dr. Elbert Robb Zaring, editor 'of the North Western Christian Advocate, of Chicago, came to Rensselaer Tuesday afternoon to meet his wife, son and daughter, who were delayed here on account of a broken down automobile. Mrs. Zaring and children were returning from) Spencer, Ind., where they had been visiting lelatives. They remained in Rensselaer over night. While here Dr. Strecker and wife drove them about the city and Dr. Zaring expressed himself as delighted with our beautiful city. They continued their trip this forenoon.

COMPANY M NOTES.

One hundred and twenty-two of the soldiers were given the anti-ty-phoid treatment Tuesday. Some of them have very sore arms today. Emmett O’Brien and John Peterson, who were dismissed for physical disability, have been reinstated. Charles Landis, of Barkley township, is a new recruit. Next Sunday will possibly be Company M’s last ball game here. A big crowd is expected. George Ferguson came to Rensselaer today with Editor John Bowie. Mr. Bowie’s soh is to be sent to the Hawaiian Islands and will be located at Honolulu. Mr. Ferguson’s son, Franklin, together with Russell Hickam and Dee Dunn, are now on their way to England.

THE OVERLAND If in the market for an automobile I would appreciate it if you would give me the. opportunity to show you and tell you the difference between the standard automobile and an assembled car, which would be the best thing for everybody to take into consideration. You not only get the care and the backing, but you will get more car for less money in the Knight or, the Overland than any automobile made today in the United States, which is one big item. ' , ' It is our greatest pleasure to satisfy you—to give you accommodations in the way of payments to meet your own terms. We are in a positioff to give you immediate delivery. Phone 443. \ y , - ' ’• — Rensselaer Overland Automobile Co. DR. J. HANSSON

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 WANTED—ANOTHER TRACTOR. We can furnish work for another tractor. Have large amount of ground to be plowed for wheat. Apply at once to James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. USE WHEAT FERTILIZER. :ne government is urging that the largest possible acreage of wheat be sown this fall- A price of $2.00 is guaranteed to the farmer for the 1918 crop. Insure a large yield by using fertilizer. We have a very special fertilizer proposition to make to the farmers of this vicinity. Come and see us whether you are thinking of buying fertilizer or not. KELLNER & CALLAHAN.

PUBLIC NOTICE. Notice is herbey given that I will receive sealed bids for hauling pupils for the various routes in Marion township for the coming school year and after Monday, August 20, and up to August 30, at my office in Rensselaer. The successful bidder will be required to sign contract and furnish bond as provided by the Acts of 1917. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. *' HARVEY W. WOOD, JR.. Trustee Marion Township, Jasper County, Indiana. Russell Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Clarke, of this city, was taken to Wesley hospital Tuesday evening by a local doctor.

Columbia Furniture Co. Incorporates.

Attorney John A. Dunlap has prepared articles of incorporation for the Columbia FunTiture Company of this city. These articles have been sent to the secretary of state. The company incorporation is for 120,000, and the stockholders are S. 0. Penrol, G. E. Speigel, Dr. E. Besser, Dr. E. N. Loy and Mrs. E. N. Loy. All are residents of Rensselaer with the exception of Dr. Besser, whose home is in Remington. The company has a great number of orders ahead and they are doing a large business, employing about twenty men. This is an industry of great promise and Rensselaer should give it all the support possible. They are very much in need of a good rock road and it will be a great mistake if this is not made. This should be done by the township trustee or by some other means. The amount of hauling and traveling to and from the factory is large and a good road is a necessity.

Teachers Institute.

The outstanding feature of Wednesday’s program was the address by Prof. Mark H. Liddell, of Purdue University. Coming from a long line of fighters, he was especially well qualified to handle his subject, “Fighting' for World Peace.” Schooled in the universities of Germany, he well understands the inner workings of the various propaganda tending to keep us out of the war and to eliminate us as an influence for peace. His statement of the aims of the nation, coming in coincidence with President Wilson’s reply to the Papal peace proposal, profoundly stirred his audience. Prof. Gingerich spoke this morning on Robert Browning as the most learned ahd most religious of English poets, dwelling especially upon his optimistic spirit in religion. His afternoon lecture was a continuation of this'theme. These lectures are of an excellence seldom approached on the institute program and well merit the commendation of the teachers and community, the visitors’ seats being unusually well filled.

STAR THEATRE Mabel Trunnelle and Robert Conness in a strong presentation of moral teachings and brotherly love. A special today in THE MARTYRDOM OF PHILIP STRONG Also Pearl White in two reels of sensation Don’t Miss Today’s Program. THURSDAY ~ Matinee and Night An Unusual Presentation by Crane Wilber THE EYE OF ENVY A QUALITY ’PICTURE. r FRIDAY ~~ LITTLE FANNIE WARD in The Winning of Sally Temple. SATURDAY Ethel Clayton in Stolen Paradise.

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