Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 248, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 November 1917 — Page 1

No. 248.

Casualties Few But “Trench” Feet Are Many.

The first battalions of Americans in the trenches have been relieved by others, which is considered one of the critical periods when the enemy by shelling the approaches of the trenches may inflict heavy dmaages was accomplished successfully, ’ Apparently the enemy was not aware of what was going on. With the men back in. billets it is now permitted to mention for the first time that the casualties were negligible. In fact, more men are suffering with “trench feet” than with wounds. From a military standpoint the experience gained by the Americans is considered of very high value in the training of contingents which are yet to arrive on French soil. It was tired, wet, mud-caked body of men that returned to the billets. The men had only two clear days while in the trenches. They were mud from their hats to their shoes. Before anything else they required a bath, first with gasoline and then with water. The next day the sun was shining and the returned soldiers spent most of the time sunning themselves and their belongings. Some of the fields in this section of France were covered with blankets, parts of uniforms and equipment. Clouds of red dust arose in these places, when later the owners started to brush. That night the returned battalions were clean and ready to go back again.

Grand Jury Indicta Three For Lafayette Murder.

With an indictment for murder in the first degree confronting him, Clyde Horn, the young taxi driver, of Lfaayette, has as his companions in the Tippecanoe county bastile, Helen Faign and Florence Bryant, also indicted as accessories before the fact. The three are charged with the murder of Peter Mataxas, a Greek. Whiskey is said to have played its part.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, there will-be a benefit show at the Star under the auspices of the Girls’ Hiking Club.The proceeds are to be put into Xmas packets for our soldiers. The attraction will be Ethel Barrymore in “The Awakening of Helena Ritchie.”

PAY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ■- , » At The Office Of CHAS. M. SANDS City Treasurer All special assessment* for Street and Sewr Improvement in the City of Rensselaer fall due and are payable on or before the First Monday of November. Thse assessment* must be paid at the office of the city treasurer. If not paid on the above date they become delinquent and are subject to penalty the same a* other taxes. CH4S. M. SANDS City Treasurer

For Sale One Pullman, 5 passenger, electric lights and starter. One 5 passenger RegalUnderslung electric lights. - ' One Oakland, 5 passenger, in good order, 1 Bargains if takenat once. M. I. Adams & Son

The Evening Republican.

John J. Davis Can’t See The New Hoover Dishes.

Kentland Democrat. Having received notice that Mrs. John G. Davis had been appointed war mother for Newton county, we interrogated Mr. John G. Davis as to the significance of the appointment, and he said (or words to that effect): “I don’t know what it all means, but I suspect it is more of this food conservation business. I have practiced eating sawdust biscuits, fried banana peelings and boiled corn cobs with green tomato satibe until I am getting thin as a rail, and the end is not yet. It seems Mr. Hoover wants every housewife to conserve anything and everything movable or immovable, and I am not going to stand it much'longer. 11l go to the ant, thou sluggard and be wise, and eat blue grass and lafalfa In the nooks and corners of civilization before I will submit to have my usual breakfast fare of dogfennel biscuits denied me. Old Uncle Sam can do nearly everything and I’m willing to do my bit, but right now I draw the line on sawdust frys.” Z _ ■ ----- - •-

To put a 3-cent stamp on every letter. To put a 2-cent stamp’ on every postcard; a 1-cent stamp on every postal. To take an extra penny to the movies. To pay a nickel extra for long distance telephone calls and telegrams. To add 10 per cent to your club dues. To pay 8 per cent more for your railroad ticket. / To pay 10 per cent more for your Pullman ticket. To pay 1 cent extra for every 20 cents that express package costs you. To pay 8 cents on each SIOO of new life insurance.

Taken from the H. R. Kurria residence on Hallowe’en evening, an iron gate. Would be glad to know the whereabouts of this gate. No questions will be asked.—Charles Shaw, Phone 561.

Spislt of Giving Among Marines.

' «l>-h of b »an 3 a “side order” of potatoes, and a cup of coffee, served “a la trench”—sl.so. That is the complete menu for a “banquet” to be given by the United States marines at their Quantico training camp, near Washington, D. C., during the first week of November. The “banquet” will be prepared on “rolling field kitchens,” and the guests, officers, their wives and enlisted men, will dine from the tin mess-gear, used by marines in the field. Through this novel affair, the marines expect to raise over SIO,OOO, and will turn the money over to an established war charity.

The Monon Crushed Stone company closed its plant Thursday as a. result of the government order taking over all open cars. This order will mean the shutting down of many of the industries requiring such cars for shipments.

Northwestern vs Purdue. Chicago vs Illinois. Indiana vs Ohio State. Wisconsin vs Minnesota. Army vs Notre Dame. Brown vs Syracuse.

An Old Man’* Stomach. As we grow older and less active, less and less food is required to meet the demands of our bodies. If too much is habitually taken, the stomach will rebel. When a man reaches the advanced age of 85 or 90, you will find that he is a light eater. Be as careful as you will, however, you will occasionally eat"more than you should and will feel the need of Chamberlain’s Tablets to correct the disorder. These tablets do not contain pepsin, but strengthen the stomach and enablfe it to perform its functions naturally. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. C

Notie* to Milk Customer*. On and after November 1, milk will be sold at 9c a quart and 5c a pint by us. * JOHN DUVALL. - v CONRAD KELLNER, W. H. MACKEY, z ED REEVE. - Watch for the announcement of W. H. Ambler’s closing out sale of 100 polled Herefords at Winamac, December 11, 1917. $lO REWARD Z To anyone giving information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of any person found hunting on my lands without permission. GRANVILLE MOODY. Abundasee •» Mosey. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate r a per cent and my limit ta SIOO per acre.— P. D. WaUa. Morocco, Ind. WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED. Have an unlimited amount of timber that we want worked up into corn wood at McCoysburg, Rensselaer, Parr and Fair Oaks and want a large force of men at once for this work.—James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Rensselaer, Ind., Phone Bs7. r. v.,

DON’T FORGET.

IRON GATES TAKEN.

Stone Plant Closed.

Good Grid Card Today.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1917.

REPUBLICANS TO BE RE-ELECTED

SPLENDID ADMINISTRATION OF ' CITY’S AFFAIRS INSURE SUCCESS. ... , I- • * The war with its vital interests has been and still is the all-important topic before the people and so intense has been that interest that practically no attention has been given to the approaching city election. The affairs of the city have been jjq well managed that there can be nothing but highest commendation bestowed >upon the present'city administration. The names of these men are on the republican ticket for your approval on next Tuesday. That they merit ypur commendation is evidenced by the fact that most of them are unopposed. The best interests of the city will be served if thie men now members of the city administration are continued in their present positions. The two men who are not now members of the city’s official family but who are to be after the election Tuesday are Conrad Kellner and Frederick Waymire. Two better businessmen could not be selected. Their ability to carry on successfully their own business affairs is a guarantee of the efficient service they will be able to render the city. Conrad Kellner came to this city when a mere lad and did chores for his board and from that humble start has become one of our' city’s most successful businessmen. His character is above 'reproach,and he is one of the hustlers of the city who “does things.” His strict attention-to business, the exceptional pride be takes in,all his surroundings, and his great industry all indicate that the republicans made a most excellent choice when they named Conrad Kellner for this very important position. Mr. Kellner has large interests in the city and is vitally interested in its management. He is broad-minded enough to keep in mind the interests of the whole city. He is not making an appeal to any certain ward, as he will, if elected, be a servant of and give the best of attention to every interest of the city. Some suggestion has been made as to the people living in the first ward and across the river. Mr. Kellner has a large amount of land in this part of the ward to which may be added the fact that his father is also a resident of that district. The addition to the city council of the service of Frederick Waymire, a man who has had much to do with public affairs and whose record as county commissioner of this county recommend him to the voters of this city. He is substantial, conservative and a man who has made a decided success of his own affairs. It is a most fortunate thing for a city when it is able to place its affairs in the hands of a man with the splendid ability possessed by Frederick Waymire. There is a universal feeling that the service of H. Ray Wood in the first ward is indispensible. The mayor and his fellow councilmen speak of him in the highest terms and attribute much of the efficiency in the city’s present management to the untiring service given to it by this splendid young businessman. He is a self-made man and one to whom anyone who knows him would be willing to trust their business affairs on account of his known ability and reputation for the very strictest honesty. , While Councilman Wood lives m the east part of his ward, yet during his administration more improvements have been made by the city in the west portion of his ward than in any other part of the city. His many friends in that part of the ward are sure to remember this fact when thye go to the polls on Tuesday. Rex Warner, the only other candidate who has opposition, will receive as he did four years ago, a most splendid majority. He is a young man who takes a great pride in the affairs of the city and all movements looking to the upbuilding of the city have received at his hands the most painstaking care. Rex is needed on the council for the splendid service he renders. „ , _ _.. While our. mayor, Charles G. Spitler, our clerk, Charles Morlan, our city treasurer, Charles M. Sands, and our councilman from the second ward, ■Frank Tobias, have no. opposition on account of their splendid records, the citizens of this city owe to each and every one of them a “vote of confidence,” and every voter of the city should go to the polls Tuesday and discharge that obligation.

Elimination of Foreign Languages In Schools Is Proposed.

Indianapolis, Nov. 2.—Elimination of all foreign languages from elementary school courses in Indiana is recommended in a resolution presented today by the resolutions committee of the Indiana State Teachers association in convention here. Spirited discussion is expected tomorrow if the resolution is reported to the convention for a vote. ■' The resolution, it is said, does not contemplate barring German or other languages from the more advanced grades, but aims to abolish the alleged rearing us children up to 10 years of age or more, with scanty knowledge of English and with the ground work of their education in an alien language.

A. P. Correspondent Describes Flight of Italians.

Rome, Nov. 2. —Describing the events of the Italian retreat on Oct. 27 and later, a correspondent of the Associated Press says Gen. Gonzaga wap transported to Udine, suffering from eleven wounds. All his staff officers were killed or wounded, and 'only .three of his fifty horsemen escort remained alive. The correspondent; describing the exodus of the fugitives, says they comprised people bf all classes—in automobiles, in vehicles of all epochs, and oxen drawn carts. Some persons transported their belongings in hand carts, while others carried them. There were women with half naked children in their arms and others crying or beating their breasts because they had lost their children in the confusion. There were wounded and there were aged or sick being carried by relatives. Some of the carts bore all the humble furniture of a household.. Here and there a donkey or mule passed, loaded with all the kitchen utensils of the family. The girls of some families carried with the greatest care their shoes in baskets, tramping along in the wooden clogs that are worn in these parts. Here was to be seen a man running away in full evening dress; there a woman in evening toilette, wearing white evening slippers. Many persons carried pets with them. Dogs and even cats frequently were seen, and a soldier was obsreved who with great difficulty was keeping his cloak about him, sheltering a tiny puppy. Some women in ox carts had geese .and other fowl with them.

A heavy rain added to the miseries of the refugees. Foot passengers made- quicker progress than those in motor cars, as the latter about every ten yards were forced to stop for half an hour owing to the crush. Afte six long, weary hours the band of refugees with whom the correspondent was proceeding had made only six miles, in rain and a strong, cold wind which chilled everyone to the marrow. At Biano, a small village before Codroipo, there were a score of enemy airplanes circling above the fugitives. From a small church a group of young girls in white dresses came out, having just made their first communion. Crossing the Tagliamento river, the fugitives reached Pordenone, where there was nothing to eat and nowhere to sleep until a stable boy took the correspondent and some of the fugitives td his home, which was three miles from the town. Next morning only black coffee was to be had. No bread or eggs, and still less butter, could Jt>e purchased. After a long search some small tablets of chocolate were discovered, for which the party paid 75 cents for each little packet, and a half dozen biscuits at 25 cents each.

Lester B. Knickerbocker Died At Home of Son Today.

Lester B. Knickerbocker, 58 years of age, passed away at the home of his son, Ross, in the east part of the city at 6 o’clock this Saturday morning. Death was due to paralysis, following a hemorrhage of the brain. Mr. Knickerbocker came to this city only a few weeks ago from Illinois, with his wife, to take treatment. He had suffered a previous stroke of paralysis some time ago. Although not very well known here, he was an honst, straightforward man and made friends with whomever he came in contact. > The remains were shipped this afternoon to Illinois, where burial will be made.

Mrs. Isaac Saidla is confined to her bed with sickness. Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks, of Monticello, spent the day here. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Baker went to Monon today. Mrs. H. Whitaker, of Hammond, came today to visit her brother, Edwin Goldsberry, of this city. H. E. Neier, of Wheatfield township, was in Rensselaer today. His brother, Carl Neier, is now a member of the Field Artillery at Camp Funston, Kansas. Obal Hershman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hershman, of Walker -township, and Claude Biggs, son of John Biggs, are also members of this camp.

Mississippi Delta Plantation FOR SALE M 2 ACRES V. »y., and on good public road, which will ba graveled during the winter. *» acres of this property la under cultivation, balance In pasture and woodland. Soil la buck-shot loam and black sandy loam perfectly drained by drainage canal and a small bayou. Improvements consist of one four-room manager's house, good barn, and twenty tenant houses, air in good state of repair. This land produces fine wheat, com. cotton, alfalfa, etc. Price N 5.00 per BGTM. For further information or inspection call or writs M. Es WAIEWIhWT, Mafftpr LAND DEPARTMENT BUISFIItO REALTY CBMPAEY •BEENWOOD, M IM.

Kentland Stirrad By Discovery Of Bushel of Doctored Corn.

r Kentland was wrought up one day last week and there was talk of organizing a company of home guards and go on the hunt of German propagandists when about a bushel of “doctored” corn was found in a field on the Rolland Ade farm, where a large number of horses, cattle and hogs were pastured. The corn had been scraped from the cob and was covered with a brown substance. Samples of it have been sent to the state chemist for analysis. The fact that the corn was a different variety from any grown in the neighborhood emphasized th esuspicion that the pasture had been “salted” to kill the stock.

REMINGTON.

(From the Press) - Dr. Rainier and wife were in Chicago a few days the first of the week. Harley Miller has been visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ritenour. Warner Elmore went to Huntington and Andrews, Ind., Thursday to look after business interests. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Elmore motored over from Monticello Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Geier spent Sunday in Reynolds, the guests of his brother and family. Graham Thompson, of Wabash, was shaking hands with Remington friends last Saturday. Douglas Merritt, of Lexington, Ky., is the guest of his brother, Turner Merritt, since Thursday. At one time he lived on the Lamborn farm northwest of town, and also at Goodland. This is his first visit here in 22 years. The Editor is once more at home, having returned last Saturday. He is still very weak, but is getting along nicely.* He is not yet able to be up all of the time, but sits up a little each day. Samuel Bowman, who has been spending the past several months visiting his old home and relatives in Pennsylvania, and friends in New York and Virginia, returned home Tuesday morning. Lloyd, the little twelve year old son of Mrs. Cora Gardner, of southeast of town, was taken ill Saturday night and died Tuesday evening. As the child died of scarlet fever, the funeral was necessarily private, and there was only a short service in the cemetery where interment took place. One of the most laughable Hallowe’en pranks was put up by some Rensselaer girls visiting at one of our Remington homes. The girls rubbed an itch powder on their gloves and coming up town, met and shook hands with some of their boy friends, and—the result may be better imagined than described.

America’s First “Fighting Plane' Proves Success.

Washington, Nov. 2.—The first fighting airplane, wholly made in America of American materials, has taken the air in successful test flights. In making this fact known today, officials of the aircraft production board said few changes in the design of either the plane or the “liberty motor” are believed necessary, and that production in quantity of the fighting machines soon will be in progress in many factories. By the first of the new year it is expected that the aircraft production will be well under way, and by June 1, the government expects to be able to supply any demands of the allies. Machines which United States forces in Europe will need when spring comes are being built abroad. American engineers expect that the aircraft program can be made whatever the allies require. Originally the figures were set at fifty thousand motors and 22,000 planes hy July 1.

Mike Wolfe, of DeMotte, was in Rensselaer today with that good natured smile which is his constant companion. While in the city he called at this office and made the necessary arrangements to keep up to date on the county happenings during the coming year.

SUNDAY DINNER COLLEGE INN MENU ♦ I ' . ' t •J . ' Roast Chicken er Veal Stew Roast Potatoes Dressing Gravy Creamed Sweet Potatoes Hot Slaw K Fruit Salad Bread and Butter Coffee 35 Cents WM. WAYMIRE Phone 118

High School Boys Are Interested in Y. M. C. A.

Dr. E. W. Strecker accompanied the following high School young men of the county to Indianapolis Friday: Charles Halleck, Lawrence MpLain, Willis Wright and Paul Washburn. The last named was from the Remington high school and the first three named were from the high school here. The young men attended a meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association from all over the state. The purpose of this meeting was to plan for a drive to raise in this state more than a half million dollars for that organization’s war fund. The plan is to enlist 5,200 young men who will see that each raises ten dollars each. Our young men are greatly interested in this matter and will take hold of the campaign in this county. They want sixty young men to join them and are sure that our quota of S6OO can be raised. The entire amount need not be paid at once but can be paid in small weekly payments beginning with SI.OO next week and paying the last dollar on April 21, 1918. / This is one of the greatest means we have to reach in a helping way our hands to the soldiers. The doing of this work will help the boys and the money will be of untold benefit to those who are winning the war.

NOTICE. There will be a box social at the Blackford school house on Friday evening, November 9. An enjoyable time assured.—Msis Mildred Selkirk, Teacher. Thomas Padgitt and Harry Waymire, who recently applied for positions in the Grant Park naval band, now stationed at Chicago, have been notified of their acceptance and ordered to report. Providing they pass the examination they will be enlisted. Rensselaer already has three young men in the Grant Park band.

GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY Methodist Church Notes. 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon by the pastor. 6:00 Epworth League. 7:00 Grand temperance rally at the Christian church. Mr. Barney, the speaker, comes well recommended. Christian Church. Bible school at 9:30. Communion and sermon at 10:45. The subject will be “Saving Faith.” The union service will be in our church and Rev. Basney, of the AntiSaloon League, will be the speaker. Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Ministr. 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject: “Infinite Love.” 7 Union service at the Christian church and sermon by Rev. F. M. Barney, of the Anti-Saloon League. 7:30 Thursday, round table and prayer service at the manse. Subject: “The War and An Endless Life.” Matt. 10:28; John 14:2,2. Baptist Church Services. 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 7:30 p. m. Union services in charge of the Anti-Saloon League. Rev. E. M. Barney will be the speaker. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at 7. Services at Parr: A special pro-' grom in observance of “Go to Church Sunday.” 10 a. m. Sunday echo*. 11 a. m. Morning worship and preaching service. 1:80 p. m. Recitations and addresses concerning the relief of war sufferers. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7. Sunday school at Milroy evary Sunday at 2 p. m. D. C. HILL, Pastor.

AT THE STAR TODAY Little MADGE EVANS in a Circus Romance in THE LITTLE DUCHESS MONDAY— Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in BIG TIMBER. Also Burton Holmes Travels. TUESDAY—EtheI Barrymore in THE AWAKENING OF HELENA RITCHIE. Benefit ticket holders take notice. WEDNESDAY —Fannie Ward in THE SCHOOL FOR HUSBANDS. Also Pearl White in Episode iff of tv- r—■ «!■* THURSDAY —Anna Q. Neilson in an Art Picture, THE INVINCIBLE. FRlDAY—Pauline Frederick In THE LOVE THAT LIVES. Also Roscoe Arbuckle comedy. « ADMISSION 10c TO ALL. AT THE STAR THEATRE. £

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