Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 273, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1917 — Page 1

No. 273.

Furloughs For All Camp Taylor’s Men

Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, December 3.—ln three 'days of operation the war insurance bureau of the United States government at this -■camp sold $20,000,000 of insurance. The number of men insured in that period was given as 2,000. It is anticipated by Lifeutenant W. P. Sayers, in charge of the bureau that $300,000,000 in policies will be disposed of in the 84th division. Most of th emen are signing allotments of salaries for SIO,OOO policies, the cost of which ranges from $6 monthly to $7.50. That the governrhent insurance will prove immensely popular throughout the army has been proved in other camps, but the large policies sold here were rather surprising to officers. Men in Indiana regiments here were greatly pleased over news that most of them will be, allowed furloughs for visits to their homes before January 1, ITIIB. Some members of No. 309 sanitary train have already received leaves and have left “the camp- Most applications for leave have mentioned the holidays as the preferred period, and for that reason it will be decided by lot, officers believe, which men shall get the coveted Christmas vacations. All men in the camp will be allowed furloughs.

Dr. Paul Miller To Have Charge of Dental Office

During the absence of Dr. 11. L. Brown, who with his family is to leave tomorrow to spend the winter in Florida, his dental parlors will be in charge of Dr. Paul G. Miller, of this city. Dr. Miller is a Rensselaer boy and a graduate of Indiana Dental college, and has just returned from South Bend,'where he has been working in a dental office. Dr. Miller is well qualified in every way to take care of Dr. Brown’s practice and asks a share of your patronage.

Red Cross Seals Sales

The sale of Red Cross Seals in this city is in charge of the Ladies Literary Club. The committee this year is Mrs. Oren Parker, president, Mrs. E. C. English and Mrs. L. E. Barber. Our allotment is six stamps to each person. This is one of the most humanitarian movements ever evolved in this country. The money realized by the sale of Red Cross Seals is used to fight the “Great White Plague.” *

\ I smOe - r >| AMERICAN red CROSS]# 2 t-z~» W\_r The demands have been heavy, but we cannot and will not withhold our money from this the most pitious call that comes to us. The matter has already been taken up in the school and many of the pupils are busy urging all to buy. So much is known about this feature of the Red Cross work that it is superfluous to go into details. It should not be necessary to urge this matter as the movement has already in previous years, met with a most liberal response in this locality. NOTICE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS The regular meeting Tuesday evening will be a very important one and all members are urged to attend. True Wood worth, Chancellor Com.

WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Wednesday.

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT ELLA HALL in “POLLY REDHEAD”—S act. Also Eddie Loyne and Lee Moran in Lonesome Luke Comedy, “MOVE ON” 6 big act.. ALL SEATS 10c Wednesday, December 5 First picture under the new prograih MARGUERITE CLARK in , “THE AMAZONS” j The fascinating little star is at her . .best in this production. A ALL SEATS 10 and 15 Cent. Thursday, December 6th Blue Ribbon Special ALICE JOYCE jand HARRY MOREY in “WOMANHOOD” The glory of a nation—7 acts Greatest story ever told of a possible happening. ADMISSION 10 and 16c We guarantee satisfaction to all.

The Evening Republican .

United States Attempts To Check Reports

Washington, D. C., Dec. 3.—“ We know the worst, but why does the government keep us in suspense? We dxpect the,war department to send us full particulars of the death of our son and are amazed that we have not heard from you sooner.” Letters similar to the above which are coming into the office of adjutant general of the war department from various parts of the country furnish evidence of what is believed to be a new form of German propaganda cunningly devised to effect mothers, wives and other relatives of the American troops serving in Europe. The scheme appears to be to create a nation-wide feeling of anxiety and discontent by spreading insidious reports of death, sickness and capture by the enemy and endeavoring to convince relatives and friends of individual men that the government is suppressing the news. With respect to the spread of false and alarming reports concerning the wellfare of individuals with the Amereian expedition the war department desires to make the following clear to all relatives of the men: An arrangement has been made whereby Gen. Pershing cables immediately every case of death, injury or capture by the enemy, and the war department telegraphs at once in each case to the next of kin of the soldier in the United States. Every soldier before departing for the front was required to furnish the war department the name and address of the person to be notified in the even anything should happen to him. Usually the next of kin is mother, father, sister or brother. When a casualty occurs a telegram is sent to the next of kin of the soldier before the news in given to the press. It is virtually impossible for unofficial news of deaths, wounds or capture to reach here ahead of the official rejorts. Absence of official news concerning an individual means that nothing has happened to him. It is a case of np news being good news. ' The war department hopes that hereafter when a German propagandist tells an anxious mother that her son has been—killed or captured she will have him arrested.

U. S. Approves Hanging Of Soldier In France

Washington, Dec. 3.—-The execution of Private Frank Cadue of the infantry for attacking and murdering a 7-year-old French girl in France on Nov. 5 has been approved by the War Department. Cadue was hanged after sentence by a military court-martial, instead of being shot, as had previously been said. The record of the trial says he confessed to the crime and pleaded that, being under the influence of liquor, he did not know what he was doing. Cadue’s was the first case of its kind to occur in the American army abroad.

Some rumors seem to arise out of nothingness, and in spite of their falsity seem to persist even against the strenuous attempt to suppress them. For some mysterious reason the silly rumor that Secretary Tumulty was “court-martialed for aiding the enemy” continues to lurk in various communities, notwithstanding the fact that it is so utterly ridiculous that one seeirfe chagrined to be forced to deny it. There is probably not a more loyal citizen in the United States than Secretary Tumulty, and whether this rumor was started by a Malicious German sympathizer, by some insane religious extremist, or grew out of the silly imagination of some idle gossip can not be told; but that it is the duty of every sensible man to ignore it is perfectly plain.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK EDITION OF THE NEW YORK WORLD

IN 1918 Practically a Daily at the Price of a Weekly. No other Newspaper in the world gives so much at so low a rate. *’ The value and need of a newspaper in the household was never greater than at the present time. We have been forced to enter the great world war, and a large army of ours is already in France. You will want to have all the news from our troops on European battlefields, and 1918 promises to be the mo?t momentous year in the history of our universe. No other newspaper at so small a price will furnish such prompt and accurate news of these world-shaking events. It is not necessary to say more. . THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLD’S regular subscription price is only $1 per year, and this pays for 156 papers. »We offer this unequalled newspaper and the Rensselaer, REPUBLICAN, together for one year for $2.75. The regular subscription price of the two papers is $3,00.

Pure Sorghum molasses, one dollar a gallon, when you furnish your own vessel. One quart jars 30c, two quart jars 60c. JOHN EGER We Will have fresh fish for sale on Tuesday and Friday of each week. We sell bread, pies, cakes and many other good things to eat. THE YELLOW FRONT the next door to the Star Theatre. John Sanders, Prop. Navy beans that were cracked in threshing No. 1 stock and recleaned 12% per lb. ROWLES a PARKER

Silly Rumors

RENSSELAER. INDIANA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1917

GIANT SUM IS NEEDED

OVER 13 MILLION DOLLARS IN APPROPRIATION IS NEEDED FOR 1918. Washington, Dec. 3.. . Congress is ready to take up again its part in the prosecution of the war. The second session of the sixty-fifth congress began today at noon with brief routine sessions marked by the receipt of appropriation estimates for next year’s war and ordinary expenses aggregating the vast sum of $13,500,000,000. Tomorrow the senate and house will meet in joint session at 12:30 p. m., to hear President Wilson deliver his annual address.

Guidance of the president in the work ahead is awaited by tacit agreement. Congressional leaders tonight admitted that his recommendations awaited with profound interest by the world, virtually would outline the session’s program. Speculation as to the nature of the president’s address centers largely upon z the questions whether he will recommend declaration of war by the United States against Germany’s allies. General belief is that he will not, at least for the present, and that congress will follow his desires. Sentiment for such action is widespread,however, and individual members probably will introduce war resolutions. One or two senators were prepared today tu offer such resolutions but were prevailed upon to withhold thme.

A spirit of confidence apparently pervades congress. Returning members exchanged views with declarations of increased determination to lend every aid in vigorous conduct of the war. The leaders predicted that legislation would be confined largely to war measures, as the president is understood to desire. Senator Martin, democratic leader in the senate said there would be little time : for other than war problems and Representative Kitchin, the house floor leader, announced, after informal conferences with colleagues, that he was disposed to favor the plan. The under standing, however, is that the first few weeks of the session, until after the holiday recess at least, will be open to general legislation. . The house judiciary committe meets tomorrow and, as consideration of national prohibition and woman suffrage measures was postponed at the last session on the basis of action at this session, the disposition of many of ttye committeemen is to vote on them now one way or the other.

A war-time aspet was given today’s sessions by the presence of many uniformed men among spectators in the crowded galleries, and of women busily plying knitting needles during the opening ceremonies. Senate proceedings were unusually brief. After adoption of routine resolutions, the senate adjourned out the respect to the late Senator Rusting, of Wisconsin. The house remained in session until the joint committee appointed to notify President Wilson of the return of congress reported and then adopted the resolution for tomorrow’s joint session. The usual crop of bills, resolutions and petitions was received in the house, including a resolution by Representative Martin of Louisina proposing congressional investigation of the sugar shortage. Rep. John K. Fitzgerald, of Brooklyn N. Y., chairman of the house appropriations committee, prominent democratic leader and a member of congress of eighteen years’ service, announced late today his intention to resign, effective December 31, to resume the practice of law. His successor to head the appropriations cojnmitte probably will be Representative S wager Sherly, of Louisville, Ky., ranking democratic committeeman. Little business this week is planned by senate and house leaders as the leaders and committe chairmen want an opportunity to confer and discuss procedure. *

Union School Social

There will be a box .supper at the Union school house in Marion township on Friday evening, December 7. The young people are invited to assist id making this occasion a success. GLADYS ARNOTT, Teacher.

The Ladies Industrial Society of the Methodist church will serve a cafetaria dinner, Thursday evening, December 6, beginning at 5:30. The public invited. Menu Baked ham, chicken creamed or fried, swiss steak, meat loaf, 15c. Escalloped oysters, sauerkraut with spare ribs, 10c. Mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, noodles, Spanish rice, creamed corn, baked beans, sc. Baked apple, potato, fruit or cab-, bage, salad, sc. Mixed pickle, corn or beat relish, bread, rolls, butter, 2c. Pie, ginger bread, ice cream, coffee, sc. - , , . c ... FOR RENT—The Barber Shop room, in the Makeever House block, is for rent Inquire at once of Jay W. Stockton,. Rensselaer, Indiana. Try some of those seeded prunes for pies or sauce. 15c a pound. JOHN EGER

I No Man Con Volunteer After December 15

- From and after December 15 all I men within the draft age can not volunteer their services for the army. All those young men within the draft age who desire to volunteer must do so in sufficient time to permit them to reach Indianapolis some time on December 13, as the enlistment of an applicant must be entirely accomplished prior to midnight of the 14th, and in order to do this, it is necessary for the recruiting officer to send the applicant to Fort Thomas, Ky., to which place the enlistment is accomplished, and if applicants do not arrive at Indianapolis before December 13 their enlistment cannot be accomplished by midnight of the 14th, and they will therefore lose their right to volunteer. From and after December 15, the only person eligible to volunteer for the army are those under the draft age, over the draft age, and those young men who have become 21 years of age since June 6, 1917. No person can be accepted in the army over 40 years of age.

Funeral of Mrs. Charles Mustard Will Be Held Here

The funeral of Mrs. Charles Mustard, who died at Spencer, lowa., last Saturday, will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church in this city at 11:00 a. m., Thursday, December 6th The services will be in charge of Rev. E. W. Strecker, pastor of that church. Interment will be in Western cemetary.

Ministerial Association Meets

The Jasper County Ministerial association met at the Christian church in Rensselaer, Monday at 10:00 a. m. Those present were: Rev. W. B. Warriner and Rev E. F. Lilley of Remington, Rev. G. A. Emerich of Wheatfield, Rev. H. T. Krohn of Union Township and Rev. Strecker, Rev. Flemming, Rev. McDaniel, Rev. Hill and Rev. Saylor of Rensselaer. The principal address of the morning was delivered by Mr. Lilley on the subject, “God in Pre-sent-Day History.” The next meeting will be held in February.

Just received two large car loads of genuine Brazil, block coal. This is the very highest grade of coal mined in Indiana. Burns like wood and heats like coke. KELLNER & CALLAHAN

FREDERICK POOLE.

The Chinese ambassador to Great Britain after witnessing the production of “The Yellow Jacket” In London was asked by an incredulous critic whether the play was true to Chinese ideals. “So true,” he replied, “that It made me homesick” “The Yellow Jacket” vividly Illustrates the fact that human nature Is the same the wide world over. Its powerful appeal to the human emotions, its tense and novel dramatic situations, the exquisite drollery of its dialogue, its easy humor, tender pathos and deep tragedy made an Instantaneous Impression in the leading metropolitan centers. Mr. Frederick Poole presents “Scenes from the first act of "The Yellow Jacket,’” by the kindly courtesy of Mr.

FREDERICK POOLE.

George C. Hazelton and Benrlmo, the authors, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Coburn, sole owners of the dramatic rights. For a dramatic reading of “Scenes from the first act of The Yellow Jacket*" Frederick Poole is unusually well equipped. By reason of his many years of travel In and close study of the “flowery land” he is enabled to Invest this epic making modern classic with the true Chinese atmosphere. Mr. Poole’s Is the extraordinarily rare power of making'popular a classical recital. His descriptions of Chinese characteristics, Chinese manners, Chinese morals, the Chinese mind, are both highly humorous and deeply, pathetic. A. lengthy experience before the public has given him perfect control of his powerful voice, and even tn the more quiet moments of the play be cun be readily understood in the largest auditoriums At the M. E. church, Wednesdav evening at 7:45. 50c-

WAR SUMMARY

I _ j The battle on the weatern .front continue* with increasing fury, the German* under Crown Prince Rupprecht launching attack after attack on the newly formed British line* in the vicinity of Cambrai. Following an intense artillery preparation the German* aucceeded in forcing a retirement at La Vacquerie, but elsewhere the line* . continued to withstand the shock of the Teuton spreading rapidly northeast toward Masnieret, rivaling and general action thus far waged on the western front.. Berlin report* the capture of 5,000 British soldier* and 100 gpn*.

On the right bank of the Meuse the French report the repulse of a heavy German attack and the capture of prisoner*. sGreat artillery activity is reported in some sector* of the Chemin de* Dame*. In the Vosges attempted raid* against French post* ih the neighborhood of Violi were repplsed. On the Italian front heavy artillery action* but little infantry operation* are reported. Rome dispatches indicate a renewal of the Tueton attempt to break through on the mountain front between the Piave and Brenta river* is imminent. French and British troop* are now holding many danger point* both on the Piav.e and in the mountain sector*. The river line i* described a* impregnable. Berlin officially announce* local armistice agreement* and the opening of parley* for a general armistice on the easterif front.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Hereafter the fare on my transfer line, operating between the city and Remington, will be SI.OO each way. I have foud it necessary to advance the price owing to my having to pay a war tax on each fare. “BILLY FRYE.” THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY of Rensselaer, Ind., will sell you a guaranteed tire for SI.OO profit, each. Any size. Also gasoline at 1 gallon profit. * Just received a fresh supply of Wheat Glory. The finest laxative breakfast food to be obtained at any price. ROWLES & PARKER

Administratrix Sale to Settle Estate Of a Finely Located Black Loam Farm; 1 Mile Southeast of Rensselaer, The undersigned will offer at public auction on the premises, 1 mile southeast of Rensselaer, at 2 p. tn., on Tuesday, December 11, 1917 the 70-ACRE FARM, known as the Mary E. Welsh farm. Thia farm is thoroughly tiled, all black loam soil, good stone reed on two sides, has good 7-room, 2-story house, barn 24x36, corn crib 36 feet long, with driveway and outbuildings; good drilled well, good bearing orchard, and a very desirable place, splendidly located. Also at the same time and place will sell 25 acres unimproved land but in cultivation, lying about 40 rods distant from above 70 acres and belonging to same estate. This is also good black land (Seventeen acres joining this 25 acres on the west but owned by a different party drill be offered for sale at the same time and place, making 112 acres in all). This land is as good as any land in Jasper county, all soid and splendid corn land. TERMS—On the Welsh estate lands one-third in cash on day of sate; one-third in six months, and one-third in twelve mohtHs? deferred payments bearing 6 per cent interest from March 1, 1918. Possession will be giren March 1. . Terms on the 17 acres will be announced on day of sale. CARRIE A. WELSH. Fred A. Phillips, auctioneer. , Administratrix.

Dinner Was Given For Newlyweds Last Sunday

The home of John' Martin, one mile east of Pleasant Ridge, Sunday, was the scene of a pleasant ing, when relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gwin, newlywels, gathered at the Martin home for dinner. An e;leborate three course luncheon was served and the house was beautifully decorated in yeljow and white for the occassion. Place cards were laid for about fifty. Relatives from Ambia, Lafayette, Brook and Talbot were present.

Wil /Get a Can hkhM I TO-DAY tfflM / From Your / Hardware. \ I or Grocery We are local agents for Buick automobile. In buying a Buick you get the best value for the money expended. If you want service, and at the same time comfort, buy a Buick. -J KRLLNER & CALLAHAN

I VOL. XXL.

WELSH WINS ALL DRIVES

LEADER OF DEFENSE WORK IN THIS COUNTY GOES' OVER THE TOP x County Chairman Welsh, of the County Council of Defense, has a way of doing things that is very effective. It seems that every demand he makes is promptly granted, and the work in this county has progressed splendidly under his directions. Monday he went before the county commissioners. He asked them to j rent the armory for the local militia company, also to provide a room for the Red Cross and to permit a large bill boayd to be erected upon the court house square for patriotic display. All of these requests were cheerfully granted and this will all help, materially, in the work the council of defense is required to do. The meeting Wednesday is to be a very important one and all should be present and co-operate with our efficient chairman in his efforts to do all that can be done to win the war.

Tuesday Hospital Notes

Mrs. Harry Parker was able to return to her home today. . „ Charles Replogle was able to return to his home today. Mrs. Wm. Havens entered the hospital today for treatment. Mrs. Dora Blake, of Fair Oaks entered the hospital last night for medical treatment.

ATTENTION

Prof. BENITO KAITZ, specializing in the instruction of Violin, will accept beginners in classes. 50? per lesson. Private lessons, $1.50 per 30 min. Phone Red~l2t; ——

LYCEUM DATES.

Frederick Poole, Dec. 5. Lotus Company, Feb. 6. Harmony Quartet, Feb. 21.

AT THE STAR TODAY EHEL BARRYMORE in the Six Reel Production of THE WHITE RAVEN WEDNESDAY—HOUSE PETERS and LOUISE HUFF will .tar in THE LONESOME CHAP. Al« PEARL WHITE in Serial No. 19 of ‘THE FATAL RING. THURSDAY—MARIAM SWAYNE in THE ADVENTURE. Also 2 Reel* OFFICIAL TRAINING CAMP PICTURE Showing who lead* the American Army. All should be interested in this. FRIDAY—RIP VAN WINKLE. Sennet Comedy.