Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 259, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 November 1917 — Page 1

No. 259.

Thomas Hoyes Injured By Fall From Telephone Pole.

Thomas Hoyes, city electrician, was quite badly injured Thursday evening when he fell from the* top of a telephone pole on which he was working. The entire right side of Mr. Hoyes’ body was badly bruised and he suffered a painful injury to one of his hips and his right cheek, and* it is thought that his right arm -is broken. = The accident occurred about seven o’clock. Mr. Hoyes had been called to fix a fuse in the transformer near the Catholic church and had ascended the pole and was fixing a defective wire. s He does not remember very clearly how the accident occurred, but it is,probable that the belt, with w hich he fastened himself to the pole, became unfastened, letting him fall to the ground. He was found by W. V. Porter and Frank Alter, who heard his cries of distress, and was taken to the home of Mr. Porter, where his injuries were attended to by a physician, after which he was taken to his home. Tom is reported as resting good this morning and it is not thought that he will be laid_up long

U. S. Flag First “Over Top” In Famous Charge at Vimy.

St. Jphn, N. 8., Nov. 15.—A small American flag was first over the top of Vimy ridge in the famous charge of Canadian forces, according to J. J. Allen, of this city, home today with wounded troops from the provinces. When the order to charge was given, Allen said, he pinned the Stars and Stripes to his coat and kept them there. He was wounded three times in a day’s fighting, but saved the flag.

Gone to Greener Pastures.

Reports come from Cedar,Lake to the effect that the three resorts at the ‘‘corner” there—Russells’, Moriarity’s and Kennedy’s, have, been closed and that the proprietors have deserted the places and left for ggeener pastures—report says to Chicago Heights, 111. - The exodus of the resort keepers evidently has been caused by the action of the recent grand jury, which it is reported returned indictments again it every resort and saloon around the lake, and in many cases each of the indictments carries several counts. These v three resort keepers have been the worst violators of the law for the past few years, and it appears by their sudden departure* to parts, presumably to evade arrest, was made on the theory of going while the traveling was good. If the recent grand jury does not accomplish anything else but breaking the backs of these three resorts, it will have done wonders for the good citizens of Lake county. The charges against the balance of resort keepers around the lake are of a minor nature—that of disobeying the liquor laws, which has been the practice there for years. It is believed that the cleaning the lake has received at the hands of the jury will have an everlasting" effect' and’that hereafter vice will be a minus quantity. *

WEATHER. Fair tonight and Saturday; little change injemperature.

TO THE PUBLIC.

We are grinding extra good, dry grain buckwheat, which is making a fine flour. Also have pancake flour and self-raising buckwheat flour. Economize on wheat by using them.' Call your grocer who has it or phone 456.—Iroquois Roller Mills.

WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED.

Have an unlimited amount of timber that we want worked up into cord 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 337.

Abundance or Money.

I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate > 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per *cre. —p D Weill. Morocco, Ind

Bicycle tires, the largest line in the prices. Also bicycle repairs and recity. All new stock at the old low pairing.—Main Garage. :;EYE RESPONSIBILITY; < > We Realise the Responsibility 1 ' ’ Laid on Us. ' < > We realize that the w/ong < < > Glasses might ruin your eyes, ; while the right Glasses will ' < > strengthen and improve. Re- ■ < ’ alizing these things, could we ' < ! afford to be careless and inac- , < > curate? ’ ’ We Pride Ourselves On Our J a Accuracy. < 7 r We are fully equipped to ex- ’ ; I amine all Eyes .and to correct ’ < > their defects. CLARE JESSEN < <> ■ < J; OPTICIAN -J ; With Jessen the Jeweler. ] I Phone IX i

The Evening Republican.

ITEMS FROM CAMP SHELBY

TELLING OF DOINGS OF OUR SOLDIER BOYS AT THEIR ' SOUTHERN CAMP. Hattiesburg, Miss., Nov. 15.—The Indiana troops at Camp Shelby are going through intensive training. They are being pushed to the very limit in every angle of the war game. The friends at home would scarcely recognize some of rhe soldiers they bade good-bye at Ft. Harrison. No round shoulders, no hollow chests, no knockknees, no slouchiness in dress, faces clean shaven and bronzed with health. The soldiers arise at 6:15 o’clock and for ten minutes engage in physical drilL Then they clean up their quarters and get everything in good shape before mess, which begins at ■3:50, and at 7:15 thousands ,of brawny, broad shouldered young feliows from the Hoosier state march to the parade grounds, where they drill until 12 o’clock. After mess the drill continues until 5 o’clock. The men have 30 minutes for mess, after which they go to schools of different kinds and listen to instructors in the are of war sometimes until 8:30, always until 7:30. On Wednesday and Saturday the troops work only half a day. The officers train the same as the enlisted men, besides having the responsibility that the enlisted men do not. have.

This vigorous training has becomfe gradually more arduous step by step The medical officers are weeding out the physically unfit and a number of Indiana men have already been sent home. Perhaps they will be called on later. Every visiting officer to Camp Shelby is delighted with the Indiana soldiers. The ” classification of the Indiana soldiers has begun. Each man is required to fill out a qualification record. On this card the following occupations are listed: Factory worker, farmer, laborer, lawyer, teacher, business man, salesman, machinist, blacksmith, wheelwright, carpenter, concrete foreman, electrician, dynamo expert, gunsmith, locksmith, miner, painter, pipefitter, railroad operating man, section hand, railroad fireman, steam engineer, rigger, sheet metal worker, foundryman, engineer, auto driver, Motor truck driver, auto repairman, gas engine repairman, horse shoer, nrule packer, care and handling of horses, veterinary, farrier, draftsman, surveyor, telegrapher, wireless operator, lineman, phone repairer, phone operator, photographer, moving picture operator, expert navigator, seafaring man, accountant, bookkeeper, clerical worker, shipper, stockkeeper, stenographer, typewriter, baker, cook, butcher, grocer, chiropidist, dentist, druggist, medical student, brass wind instrument, other hand instrument, barber, canvas worker, harness maker, shoemaker, tailor, watchmaker, foreman of construction. ——- In addition to his name and occupation in civil life, the soldier is required to give H;he name of his last employer, the business and address of the employer and the amount of weekly wages he received. “Describe the job or enterprise in which you exercised the greatest authority or leadership; such as foreman, manager, captain, etc.,” is one of the most prominent questions. A statement of previous military experience, naming the- organization, years of service and the rank attained, is required. He must give his height in feet and inches, his weight, married and the number of children, or single. The soldier must fill in this card and sign it, in six and a quarter minutes. Each statement will be investigated and from that investigation the men will be selected for service across the sea and placed where they will be the most useful to the army. The board of examiners to pass on these classification cards consists of officers from every unit at Camp Shelby. "

Mrs. George H. Healey, wife of the commanding officer of the 151st infantry, is expected from her home in Rensselaer in a few days. She will be accompanied by Miss Ada Mae Brewer, of South Bend, who will become the bride, of Lieutenant George W. H ealey, of the 137th field artil- - .After the wedding Lt.-Col. and Mrs. Healey and Major and Mrs. W. P. Carpenter will accompany the young couple to where they will be the guests for-a few days of Frank X. Gallegher, director of the Knights of Colfimbus hall at Camp Shelby. . v Captain Edward C. Walsh, of the English army, arrived lasjt night. Captain Walsh is an expert in trench and gas warfare and will begin his work as instructor at once. He reported to Major Bowen, chief of staff. Every unit in the division will be under Captain Walsh’s instructions. Lieutenant Edward Watson has been transferred from the 137th field artillery to the 151st infantry and assigned to Company I from Tiptop, Capt. Cleon Wade Mount* commandjoey Farbs, of Indianapolis, who says he is the champion ( 118-pound boxer; of the 139th field artillery, is winning many contests. Private Harry Barton, also of Indianapolis, who is manager for Farbs, is having trouble to get anyone to stand up before his protege. Philip Livingston, age 24, a corporal in hedaquarters company, 76th field artillery, killed himself at Camp Shelby with a heavy army pistol,

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, 16, 1917

Army and Navy Y. M. C. A. Campaign Thursday’s Total to

Report Thurs. Night Lake Co. $U),195.93 $65,913.53 Porter 1,442.00 2,975.00 LaPorte Jasper 1,500.00 2,5D0.00 Newton 1,600.00 4,000.00 Starke 1,012.25 1,012.25 Pulaski 125.00 Dist. totals $28,896.08 $86,572.68 The first district yesterday made great strides in the campaign in the campaign in the interest of our soldiers and sailors and promises to go “Over the Top” with at least $115,000 before the end of the campaign on Monday. Three cities in the Qglumet industrial region of Lake county each contributed yesterdya more than $5,650 in addition to their large contributions reported on former days. Gary’s total leads the cities with $35,263.08 and promise of big returns today and tomorrow. District manager A. B. Dickson, who is also general secretary of the Gary Y. M. C. A., is in touch daily with all parts of the district and every section is urged to raise its full quota this week. The county chairmen are organizing their forces for the final drive to victory.

Consider Question of New Indiana National Guard.

Questions relating to the organization of the new Indiana national guard and to the person who is to succeed Brig.-Gen. ,E. M, Lewis as comcander of the Indiana brigade of the national guard were discussed with various war department officials this week by Harry B. Smith, adjutant general of Indiana, and Richard Lieber, representing Governor Goodrich. The proposal is to organize twelve companies of the national guard containing 100 men each, eight of these companies to. be in Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, South Bend, Hammond, Logansport, Evansville and Richmond. Four others would be formed with one or two of them to be organized in Indianapolis if possible. General Smith said that these organizations could be secured easily but that the question was of uniforms and various kinds of necessary equipment. Although some of this equipment is in possession of the state, much of it would have to be obtained through the government. The war department badly needs all of the equipment' it can get and is loathe to give up any of it to the states, but General Smith was hopeful of obtaining some cast-off equipment.

Intereating For Music Lovers.

The Chicago Opera Association has made a desirable new departure this season in arranging for superior performances of grand opera with notable casts on Sunday afternoons. General Director Campanini thus proposes to cater to out of town patrons of opera, who desire to visit Chicago and return home the same day after witnessing grand opera worthy of the name. This interesting series commences Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. with a pretentious representation of “Romeo and Juliet” by Gounod, the title roles being given to Lucien Muratore, the greatest French tenor, and Amelita Galli-Curci, the most famous coloratura in the world, together with a star cast, under the personal direction of Cleofonte Campanini.

Jasper Circuit Court.

State of Indiana vs Edward Casey. Nov. 15. Nos. 1690, 1691, 1692. Indictments by grand jury and bond placed at SI,OOO. Grange of venue granted to Newton circuit court. Schuyler C. Dwyer, attorney for defendant. ' "

WOOD FOR SALE. We have a large amount of good dry pole wood in the timber that we would be pleased to dispose of at very reasonable price. This is a chance to get some good wood cheap. -—James Waltef, Manager Lawler Ranches. Phone 337, Rensselaer. Fresh ground new corn meal. Ask your grocer or phone the mill, No. 456 ZZj g CALL THE YELLOW BUS. I have purchased the City Bus an d Transfer Line and the yellow bus will take you upon your trips to and from the depot or about town upon the very shortest possible notice. You can depend upon us for prompt and courteous service. Call Billy Frye, Phone 107 or 369.

shooting himself through the hedrt) His body was found in the weeds. Livingston comes from a prominent New York family, has father being ■consul-general at Barbados. The young man received a letter from his mother and also one from lus sweetheart, and after receiving them he appeared very much depressed. His body will be shipped home today. J. H. Burkett, a citizen of Hattiesburg, was killed last evening, outside the lim its es 139th field artillery, by Eddy Moore. Gen. H. H. Whitney, camp commander, on his way to the city, discovered the body by the roadside. Witnesses to the accident told him that Burkett attempted to cross the road to catch an army truck going to town, when the jitney struck him. General Whjtney ordered Moore into the custody of the military police and turned him over to the city authorities on a charge of manslaughter.

Goodland Preparing to Entertain Visiting Knights.

Goodland, Nov. 15.—The Knights of Pythias district meeting will be held in Goodland next Monday, Nov. 19, and a big time is planned for the day. There will be»both-afternoon and evening sessions. Every brother in the district is urged to attend anc as a special inducement, a jewel will be presented to the lodge bringing the largest per cent of its membership. The music will be furnished by the Brook K. of P. orchestra. Among the grand lodge officers present will be: A. H. Readin, D. G. C., Robert A. Brown, G. K. R. S., and Charles L. Pulliam, G. V. C. The following program is to be given:

Afternoon, 2:15 to s:3o—Opening of Goodland lodge No. 141 in special session by its officers. Welcome address, H. A. Henderson; response, T. L. Neal, G. M. at A. Music by Brook K. of P. orchestra. Appointment of committees; motions and resolutions; answering of questions, F. J. Heller, G. C. Music by K. of P. orchestra. Address, A. H. Readin, D. G. C. Address. Closing. Dinner. Evening, 7:15 to 11:30 —Opening of Goodland lodge in special Music by orchestra. Calling the roll of lodges by G. K. of R. & S. Exemplification of the secret work and instructions by Charles L. Pulliam, G. V. C. Reports of committees. Music by orchestra. oGod of the order—(a) Address, Robt. A. Brown, G. K. of R. & S. (b) Address, F. J. feller, G. C. Presentation of jewel to winning lodge. Closing of special session-. Lunch.

IF GERMANY WON

Do you realize what would happen to us in America if Germany defeated Great Britain and France? You think of us separated from her by 3,000 miles of water, but the oceans, in these days of electricity and airships and submarines, are barriers no more effective than mountain brooks. You recall the German “U” boat which suddenly appeared last year at our very door to sink several cargo and passenger steamers off our New England coast. Within six months after a victory of Germany in Europe, German, (warships and German troopships would be on their way to our ports to levy the great tribute upon this rich country which is part and parcel of the German war plan. That’s what the triumph of the kaiser would mean to America and to you—billions of dollars of tribute of which you would have to pay your share through excessive taxation. It is on the pan-Germanic program. Officers, merchants, educators said as much to me in Germany, Belgium, Poland, during my year behind the German lines on relief work. And you have probably read the corroborative evidence of their purposes in the kaiser’s threat to Ambassador Gerard, “America had better look out after this war!” In Brazil, Chili, Venezuela, prominent German merchants whom I met in the course of my travels frankly confided to me the intention of Germany “one day” to make an “overseas Germany” of South America. And an elephant catcher from Hamburg told me years ago in the jungles of Lower Siam that “the day was coming” when Germans would not need to ask “Permits of England or France or Siam”-for a free hunting land in - Siam or Malay- As a German officer at their great headquarters in northern France said to me once at the close of a discussion as to where the war was leading the principal belligerents—Great Britain, France, Germany—“ World power or complete defeat; Germany wants no halfway result!”

A German victory would at once put in jeopardy all the principles for which we ever -fought—freedom on land in 1776, liberty at sea in 1812, the right of frontier-lines in 1847, the reaffirmation of the freedom of the white man through giving freedom to the negro in 1861; and the rights of little nations in 1898. A fortnight ago a German victory seemed the wildest improbability. Since then the situation has changed. The German armies are pouring into northern Italy. Italy may not be able to stop them.. Germany may force her to make peace. With Russia and Italy both out of the war, Geimany and Austria would be able to sendpractically sIL their l? rce against the allies on thewestern

front. ; , , The chances are that England, France and Belgium alone could not hold them. The United States must leap to their side. The American people must leap to their side. Not American soldiers only, nor American ships only, not American guns only, but American men, women and children from Maine to Texas, from Texas to Oregon, must in one way or another consider themselves fighters at the side of America’s allies on the battle front. If they cannot hold a gun, they must support those who do. They must save food and save money. They must talk war. They must think war. If t they don’t, Germany will win. And then_ CASPER WHITNEY.

Please Call and Settle.

Owing to the unfavorable crop conditions, I have t . carried a good many accounts for the past three years, but they must be settled thfe fall. All persons who know themselves indebted to me are requested to call and settle by cash or note. “ Respectfully,

I. M. WASHBURN.

Y. M. C. A. War Fond Notes.

Knox county was the first county in the state to “Go Over the Top.” It has already exceeded its quota. Newton county’s quota of $6,000 has been apportioned to the different towns and townships. Kentland anc Jefferson township quota was placec at $1,500. The work is being carried forward by Warren T. McCray as county chairman. The quota assigned to White county is the same as that asked of Jasper county, $7,000. George F. Marvin is the chairman of White county. Benton .county is asked to raise $7,000 also. Fowler and Center township are to raise $1,125 of this amount. Warren Mankey is in charge of the drive in this county. The Delphi Journal of Nov. 15 reports that Carroll county has raised $4,000 of the $7,000 apportioned to that county. The county chairman, Deacon Roach, predicts that his county will raise SIO,OOO or more. Fiftythree of the Delphi high school boys have each pledged to raise $lO.

Pulaski county’s quota is $5,000. A. B. Diggs (he should be able to make them dig) is the county chairman, and E. E. Shoufler is the campaign manager. Splendid news was received from Keener township this morning. Mr. Jird, who made the address here Monday night, was the speaker at DeMotte Thursday night. He had a fine, large audience and at the close of the meeting the pledges amounted to $250. The workers of that township will raise at least SSO more. An urgent request is made for a meeting to be held at the Holland church on Monday night and arrangements to that effect are being made. A postal card received from W. A. Lake, of Walker township, says: “Last evening at the farmers’ club meeting we raised almost SSO in addition- to that already raised in Walker.” Chairman O’Riley reported at noon today that Remington and Carpenter township have raised S6OO of their SI,OOO quota. Workers ate still busy and the full amount will be subscribed. H. W. Marble, chairman of the north end district, reports that the ffill quota for Wheatfield town and township, Keener, Walker and Kankakee, has been subscribed. Rensselaer and Marion township have about $1,500 raised and the work is still progressing. The following teams are at work: - I. Chas. Grow, Wm. Traub. 2. Ray Wood, Ed Ranton. 3. R. D. Thompson. Ivan Carson. 4. D. D. Nean, A. F. Long. 5. G. E. Murray, F. Rowen. 6. Ceo. Collins, W. J. Wright. 7. Earl Duvall, Al Wallace. 8. N. Scott, Rex Warner. . 9. Dr. Gwin, J. H. Holden. 10. F. Hoover, J. N. Leatherman. 11. N 7 C. Shafer, J. M. Sauser. -4-2. —Chas. Spitler, S. Fendig. 13. Arthur Tuteur, W. Rowles. All unpaid pledges may be paid to Judson J. Hunt at the Trust & Savings Bank. . On account of parties not being at home when called upon it is urged that everyone who has not been solicited would make a subscription at once.

H TRIAL CALENDAR. November Term, 1917. Second Week. Nov. 19. 8830. Yeoman vs Halstead. _ Nov. 23. 8850. Uptmor vs Barry et al. . Nov. 24. 8792. Brooks vs Brooks. Nov. .24. 8796. Swartzell vs Swartzell. Third Week. Nov. 26. 8726. Indian Refining Co. vs Schroer. Nov. 26. 8742. Cooper Rubber Co. vs Schroer. ■ J Nov. 27. 8314. Vance vs Herr. Nov. 28. 8846. Catherwood et al vs Catherwood et al. Nov. 29. Thanksgiving. Nov. 30. 1670. State vs Walters. Nov. 30. 1688. State ex rel Knapp vs Hoeferline. Fourth W&ek. Dec. 6. —8832. —Spitler vs Hal stead et al. Dec. 6. 8835. D. & D. State Bank vs Short. . Dec. 7. 8754. Welch vs Halleck. Dec. 7. 8775. Central Petroleum Co. vs Goepp.

Rensselaer Boys'Are Soon To Know Their Fate.

The second officers’ training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison is nearing the close. Already nineteen hundred of the 2,200 candidates for commissions hav|B been selected. That means that three hundred will fail to get commissions. Rensselaer awaits with anxiety for the announcement of the fate of our boys from here. They are Cope Hanley, Woodhull L Spitler,. J. A. M eyerfc Charles M. Sands and Max Keprter Here’s hoping that each and even one of the fellows are included »x the group of the nineteen, hundred successful candidates.

Mrs. F. A. Lee and Mrs. C. L. Johnson went to Chicago this morning on the way to their home in Dallas, Texas, after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dunlap. Mrs. Johnson is Mrs. Dunlap’s mother.

VOL. XXL.

PATRIOT FIRST, THEN A WIFE

SAYS MRS. ELMER DWIGGINS, WHO AIDS IN CAPTURE OF HER HUSBAND. Elmer Dwiggins, former Rensselaer boy and an alleged fraudist via the Liberty ' loan scheme, has been captured on information supplied by his wife, at Montgomrey, Alabama, and is being returned to New York to answer the charges against him. The following account telling of the capture of Dwiggins is given out by the Associated Press: New York, Nov. 15.—Elmer Dwiggins, promoter of the so-called United States government Liberty loan club, through which he is alleged to have filched thousands of dollars from women and children, who thought their money was to be used in assisting the government in war, was arrested today at Montgomery, Ala., on information supplied by his wife, it developed here tonight. “I am a patriot first—a wife next,” Mrs. Dwiggins is declared to have

told a postoffice inspector who sought her assistance in locating her husband. She at first refused to listen to the assumption that Dwiggins was dishonest. When told, however, that investigation had given grounds for suspicion that Dwiggins had defrauded hundreds of persons, many of them women and children of small means, through appeals to their patriotism. Mrs. Dwiggins is quoted by the inspector as saying: “If I satisfy myself that what you say is true, I will render you all the aid in my power in searching for my husband. He is unworthy of consideration if he has done what you say and I am a patriot first and a wife next” Dwiggins, manager of a New York agency of the Bankers Life Insurance company, of Des Moines, la., is alleged to have represented that the “club” through which he? operated, was a government agenfjf, and that its organization had the support of the company by, which ne was employed. Those whom he is said to, nave duped made payments on the “dollar down, dollar a week" plan. It is said that Dwiggins made application for the purchase of a large amount of war bonds, ostensibly for resale to “members” of the "club” in the same manner—by making a relatively small ’ initial payment. Dwiggins, who is to be brought to this city immediately, will be formaly charged with using the mails to defr&ucL

Another New Lieutenant.

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Parcells are the proud possessors of a new grandson, born to Dr. and Mrs. Rue Parcells, of Armarillo, Texas, on Nov. 15th. The young man has been named Edgar Albert in honor of his two grandfathers. a first lieutenant in the medical corps of the United States army and is located at Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth, Texas, where he has been for the past several months.

Y. M. C. A. Mass Meeting At Methodist Church.

A mass meeting in the interest of the army Y. M. C. A. will be held at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Come and hear what this organization is doing. Let it be a real mass meeting.

Real Estate Transfers.

Margaret D. Williams et baron to Eva Myres, Oct. 27, 1917, pt lot 6, block 1, Thompson’s add to Rensselaer, $6,500. \ • 1■-

NOTICE. Watch for the announcement of W. H. Ambler’s closing out sale of 100 polled Herefords at Winamac, December 11, 1917.

TODAY AT THE STAR Jack Pickford and Loise Huff fa* WHAT MONEY ~ CAN 7 BUY A five act comedy drama. SATURDAY —Big Special WorldBrady, THE TIDES OF FATE. MONDAY —George Behan in COOK CANYON CAMP, and Burton Holmes Travel. TUESDAY —Mae Allison and Harrold Lockwood in PIDGEON ISLAND WEDNESDAY —Blanche Sweet in THE TIDES OR BARNEGAT. Also Pearl White in a whirl of action in No. 17 of THE FATAL RING. Don’t n : r~ * Ki ». ■■ ' ■'7— THURSDAY—Big Art Drama P»cture, THE ACCOMPLICE, ~ FRIDAY—Lou Tellegan in THE LONG TRAIL. | at POPULAR PRICE OF 10c. Help the boys at the front by attending the Star. 10 per cent of gross receipts is what we pay in direct war . tax.