Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 310, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 January 1918 — Page 1

No. 310.

HUN ENVOYS POSE AS VICTORS.

GERMAN ALLIES PEEVED OVER DOMINEERING ATTITUDE dF KAISER. * An official communication issued by the London war* office reports further advance by a part of the line north of Jerusalem over the distance of a mile. Although the peace (conference between the representatives of a Bolsheviki government and the Central Powers was due to reconvene Friday, no news has come through indicating whether the meeting took place. Neither have their been any advices as to whether the difficulties in the way of reaching an agreement have been surmounted or if concessions by either side, making possible further negotiations, are intended. Dissatisfaction with' the proposals of the Central Powers apparently does hot obtain solely on the side of the Bolsheviki government, but exists among the delegates of the> Central Powers as well. Austria, BulSria and Turkey are asserted to ve disagreed with the domineering attitude of the Germans at the BrestLitovsk conference, where they posed as conquerors, while their allied delegation evinced an eager desire for peace and a disposition to compromise. The attitude of the German socialists against the demands of the Central powers especially those providing for the redemption of Poland, Lithuania, Courland and other occupied territory, has forced the imperial chancellor to refer the situation before the main committee of the reichstag. On the battle fronts the comparative calm of the past few days continues, although the Germans in Cambrai Sector, ,in local attacks, have us pushed bfick four British advanced positions for short distances. The artillery duels along the western front in France and Belgium and also in Italy are still going on, but the infantry is virtually idle, except for patrol engagements.

War Camp Death Rates Show A Small Decrease.

Washington, Jan. 4—Lower death rates in both the national guard and national army divisions in this country during the week ending Dec. 28, are shown by the weekly report of the division of field sanitation. In the guard there were 108 deaths as against 120 the previous week, ' and in the national army there were 98, compared with 118 the week before. Slight improvement in general health conditions in the camps also is shown there being a marked abate- ’ ment of meningitis epidemics prevailing in several camps. Pneumonia epidemics also have improved somewhat, but 73 deaths among the guardsmen and 66 among the national army men were from that disease. Meningitis is on the increase in two guard divisions, the 350th and 390th, the former having twelve new cases and. the latter seven. Three guard divisions, the 31st, 34th and 36th, led in the number of pneumonia cases admitted, but the«number in the 31st division was reduced onehalf over the preceding week. The measles situation has improved materially.

the: community automobile: SUPPLY COMPANY of Konoseiaei, Ind., will mH you a guana* teed tire for <I.OO profit, each. Aaz size. Also gasoline at 1 cent per gallon profit. ' . • \ AT THE MOVIES NEW PRINCESS THEATRE ’ TONIGHT Matinee, 2:00. Night, 7 :00 It pleases us to please you. Newest Pictures —Biggest Stan— Beat Plays. ' - —*—■ 1 New Paramount. George Beban in “Lost In Transit.” , Mr. Behan's latest and full of pop and good comedy. Also Bray Cartoon. 10c and 16c. Monday, Jan. 7th. Antonio Moreno in “The Angel Factory.” Also News. Soo the boys in'Franco. , AU Seats 10c. Tuesday, January Bth. Nance O’Neil in “The Flames of Johannas.” Also Good Comedy. > - AU Seats 10c. *Tho Lone Wolf,'* Herbeet Brsunna's • reel Miiitindssi

The Evening Republican.

Meeting of Radios’ Literary Club. A goodly number of the membership of the Ladies’ Literary were in attendance at the regular meeting at the library, Friday afternoon and with knitting in hand, listened to an interesting as well as instructive programme, on two phases of the subject of South America, which is the work for this year and a Political Quiz'on the duties and powers of the President of the- U. S.

Mrs. J. H. Chapman gave a comprehensive review of the discoveries and explorations in South America, calling'attention to the fact that the motives of the Spanish explorers as well as the government which they represented was largely responsible for the fact that only such parte of the continent as were rich in minerals were occupied and it remained for other and later peoples to see and take advantage of the rich agricultural regions of this vast continent. A comparison of the early histories of the two American continents makes evident the fact that the mor al of the settlers, of each has been reflected in all their subsequent history. z Mrs. Ernest Lamson in an interesting paper on the Flora and Fauna created an appreciation in the minds of those present, of the wonder and usefulness of the plants of this region, many of which we use daily. Among which mention was made of the rubber tree which grows in the temperate slopes of the Andes, the cocoa, the coffee and many .others used.for dyes. and medicine. The palm of many varieties and uses was named as being of sufficient interest to serve as a subject of study in itself; so many and so varied are 4ts uses to the inhabitants of that country. The animals of this continent were mentioned as being very similar to the fossils of those that have existed in pre-historic ages, the only continent of which this is true. Reptiles are abundant, the largest being non-poisonous. Insects are numerous and varied in hue. Southern S. A. is in the same latitude as our own state. No part of the continent is in the frigid zone. The programme closed with a discussion by Mrs. J. I. Gwin of the duties and powers of the president, of the U. S. Attention was called to the need of more knowledge of the subject of civil government on the part of all who would have or express worthy opinions on questions of the day. In these strenuous times many opinions are voiced that show a lack of acquaintance with facts. Thoughtless persons sometimes criticize the government: .which no doubt does make mistakes as has governments in other times! but who is the governmsn? No’other than the American people themselves for our legislators are only representatives of pubhc opinion. Their mistakes, if they have made any, are our own and we should prepare ourselves to correct them by educating public opinion along right lines. Any one can criticize, but it requires much wisdom to construct. Every fault-finder is a booster'for the kaiser. Much has been said of Wilson keeping us out of war and as much of his involving us in the war, but the truth of the matter is evident that either would be an impossibility for congress alone has the# power to declare war and to raise the money with which to carry it on and congress is none other than the representatives of the American peonle Let us not form or express opinions in these times jrithout much thought and study.

Ask President To Keep Mayor-Elect From Serving.

Senators Watson and New, of Indiana, askqd President Wilson, Inday to take steps to prevent Fred C. Miller, bom of German parents and without final naturalization papers, from becoming mayor of Michigan City, Ifid., next Monday. They urged that regulations governing alien enemies be changed so as to prevent them from holding public office. « Proceedings were instituted in the federal district court in Indiana to prevent Miller from assuming office, but Federal Judge Anderson, although criticizing the citizens of the city for electing a man to the office who was not a citizen, decided that under the law he was powerless to interfere. An appeal then was made by a group of Michigan City citizens to the Indiana senators to urge the {(resident to take some action. Miler was born in this country of German parentage and is said to have taken out his first naturalization papers.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peterson, Friday, Jan. 4, a son. The parties live on the Otis ranch but were attended by a Rensselaer phy sician.

Catherine Luther and Helen Flora who have been visiting relatives at their homes in Corydon, Ind., returned today to resume their work in the schools of the county. Miss Luther teaches the- Curtis Creek school in Newton township and Mias Flora teaches the Moody school in Barkley township.

Mrs. John Putt and children went to Williamsport, Ind., today for a visit with her sister, Mrs. 8. L. Wells and to see the new baby boy that has just arrived in the Wells home.

John Marynell, r the Republican linotype operator, went to Gary to see about nis questionaire. He had asked that these be mailed to him here but the board had failed to send them.

RENBBELAER. INDIANA. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, ISIS.

LARGE DISPLAY OF IMPLEMENTS

UNFAVORABLE weather reduces ATTENDANCE AT IMPLEMENT DISPLAY. A number of the leading manufacturers of farm machinery have had on exhibition at the Gayety Theatre, this week a line of implements that represent the very best farming tools now on the market. Most of these lines are handled by the dealers of this city and considerable money has been expended by them and their companies to make this exhibition the very best possible. An implement that is fast becoming a great factor in the farming industry of this country is the tractor. A number of the very best tractors made were to have been seen at this exhibition. Besides tractors, there were tractor plows, grain and corn binders, corn planters, cultivators and many other implements and of the very latest improved make. The men who were here to represent their respective companies gave some splendid talks. These men are well posted and have had very broad experience in their respective lines and their talks were not only in explanation of the excellent pointe of the implements they sell, but were of such a nature that they were of very great benefit to all who heard them. Undoubtedly many are not familar with the great expense the large mplement manufacturers go to to improve their products and also to assist the farmer in every way possible. They realize that the farmer must not only have the very best implement but that he must make use i>f the very best methods in his work f the farm is to be a paying proposition. ' Every farmer in Jasper County should have given considerable time to this exhibition 1 and if is too bad that steps were not taken even under these unfavorable weather conditions to have given this enterprise the pa? tronage it so much deserved.

There will be offered at the Comer sale, Jan. 8, 1918, a splendid team of mules and also eight sows and sixty young pigs. NOTICE The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Rensselaer Building .oan and Savings Association will be held at the office of the Association in the Odd * Fellows building, Rensselaer, Indiana, on January 7, 1918, at seven-thirty p. m. B. F. Fending, president D.. D. Dean, secretary. Prof. C. M. Sharp, now of the Indianapolis school, but formerly principal of the Rensselaer high school came today to meet his good friend Ira J. Coe. Both Prof. Sharp and Coe were very efficient and popular teachers with the student body of this city.

PRIVATE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS Owing to the fact that we are to leave soon we will offer at Private Sale at our residence on South Cullen Street, beginning Monday, Dec. 31,1917 and Continuing for FIVE DAYS. OUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS. MRS. GEORGE H. HEALEY Phone 153.

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40 Girlsand Women 40 •» • •

( To Ooerate 40 Electric Power Sewing 7 Machines Only those who are willing to put la full time need apply. Our work demands that “'"our machines all run full time. Rensselaer Garment Factory , t . - t - . .. . ■ ■■ ■ -- . ’ri

HILLIARD &HAMDI Want to pay all their bills THIS WEEK if they owe yoa present your bill If you Hilliard & Hamill PAY THEM THIS WEEK

Coat Shortage Now At An End, Baker Reports.

Washington, Jan. 14—Overcoat shortages at national guard and national army training camps were reported ended except at Camp Beauregard, La., by Secretary Baker in a further response today to the senate military committee’s resolution urging immediate steps to provide the soldiers with adequate winter clothing. Many of the camps still are short of woolen blouses which the secretary said were particularly hard to obtain. The report was based upon the war department’s latest telegraphic advices from the division commanders. Emergency express shipments and local purchases have been authorized and Mr. Baker expressed the belief that by 1 today “all the men are comfortable.” Sixteen camps and cantonments mentioned specifically bv the committee’s resolution were reported upon in detail. Of a* total shortage of 11,500 overcoats, Camp Beauregard needed 10,863. A deficiency of about 68,000 blouses was scattered among thirteen posts. Blame for delay in furnishing winter,garments was placed by the secretary partially upon supply, but largely upon the transportation situation. • . *

Dr. Fitzpatrick Pleased Audience At Princess Last Night

In spite the lateness of the hour a good sized crowd was on hand last night at the Princess theatre to hear Dr. Fitzpatrick, an eminent Chicago surgeon, lecture on Caesarian and The lecture was accompanied by moving pictures of the operations which proved to be very interesting as well as educative to the audience. Dr. Fitzpatrick has spent years of study along the above mentioned lines and was secured by the Jasper-Newton niedical society. The pictures were so realistic - that one young man, traveling under the cognomen of “Aviator Ed” fell in a faint and had to be assisted from the theatre. "

New Suit Filed. No. 8869. Harvey Davisson vs. James Porter; complaint in attachment. GOVERNMENT WANTS YOUR IRON Never in the history of this country was there such an urgent demand for iron, copper and all kinds of metals. The government is urging through State, National and County councils of defence that all old metals be gathered up and placed at the disposal of the manufacturers Bring in your iron, copper, metaland rags. I will pay the highest market price and the same will Be shipped to the city for consumption at once. ■< ’ SAM KARNOWSKY Phene *77. ltes.se,ls er, ltd NOTICE Owing to the high cash price of food stuff, and small profit, on and after Jan. 7, 1918, we are compelled to sell for cash only. Coupon books, cash in advance. JAMES SNEDEKER.

John Walker Now At Tucson, Ariz. December 29, 1917.

Mr. L. H. Hamilton, v. - Rensselaer, Indiana. My Dear L. H.: WiH you kindly have the address of my paper changed from here to 40 South Stone Avenue, Tucson Arizona. I have resigned here, ant will open a general reporting office at the above address, for the purpose of doing all kinds of shorthand reporting, and also some other business that I will engage in. I have been here for twelve years, and am tired, and want to get into business for myself, and can do so this way. Our litigation here has gone down very materially within the last year, ana there is hardly any work in the way of making transcripts, while there I would transcribe ninety per cent of the notes taken. The Federal Court is located there, and I have the promise of all the work for the Phelps Dodge corporation, the Southern Pacific, the El Paso & Southwestern, the C. & A. Mining Company, .and others of like importance, and know that I am going to be busy all the time.

There is no news here. Everything is about as usual. We had a very pleasant Christmas, the weather being warm enough to go out without a coat, and be comfortable, and it is still that way. We have had no rain or snow at all this winter, and, in fact, no rain since about the middle of August, and the cattlemen are in pretty bad shape, and the ranges are being emptied, and the cattle being shipped where there is some-pas-ture, but that is pretty hard to find in this whole western country, for it is all about the same. With best personal regards, and wishing for you and yours a happy and prosperous new year, I am, very sincerely yours, JOHN W. WALKER.

Unsophisticated Come Also From The Cities.

The Monon News tells the following rather amusing story about the verdancy of a big city traveller, who. coming from a big city, would be supposed to be wiser: “When 37 pulled in one day last week a neatly attired young lady emerged from the train and made her way to the waiting room of the depot, which at that hour resembles a union station by reason of the surging throng. Hire she remained seated until all trains had departed and Agent Gwin left his office to go to dinner. The voice of the lady arrested his attention after he had reached the platform and he turned about to ascertain her want. She said she had gotten off here, supposing that when Monon was called, it was the name of the station in that city. She further explained that she was, not accustomed to traveling ahd had given the conductor her tfck# from Chicago to Indianapolis. When told she would have to wait about two hours and a half for another train, she asked If she could not get an auto to take her to Indiafiapolis. She waited, however, for the nextstrain and when she bought her ticket for the point to which she had already paid, the agent gave her a receipt for it and referred her to G. P. A. Cockrell, who would see that she was re-imbursed when apprised of her mistake. Her home is in Chicago.

Saturday Hospital Notes.

Mrs. George Mohleman and baby went home today. Doris Lowman, four' year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs A. 8. Lowman, of'Parr, is in the hospital. She ha* pneumonia. Ben Burcher, a lad of three years, is in the hospital suffering with rheumatism. John Adair is recovering nicely ffom his recent operation for appendicitis i The hospital board holds it regular monthly meeting tonight The members of the board are Jesse D. All, man, Charles Peck, Edward P. Honan and .L H. Hamilton.

NOTICE The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Rensselaer Building Loan and Savings Association will be held at the office of the Association in the Odd FeUows building, Rensselaer, Indiana, on January 7, 1918, at p.m. B. F. Fendig, president D. D. Dean, secretary. NOTICE. AU those owing us charge accounts up to Jan. 1, 1918, will be expected to call and make satisfactory settlement at once, as after that data wo will carry no more charge accounts, but operate on the govern-ment-approved cash-and-carry pl*“This is pay-up time and it will be impossible for us to see everyone, so we trust that thia will be sufficient notice and that you will readily

WOOD FOR SALE. Wo have a largo amount of good dry pole wood in the timber that wo would bo pleased to dispose of at a very reasonable price. Tajs « • frames* lawA Ranchos. Phone 887, Rensselaer. WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED Have an unlimited amount of timber that wo want worked up into cord wood st MeCoysburg, Ren too leer, Parr and Fair Oaks and want a large force of men at once for this work.—James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranchos, Rensselaer, Ind., Phone W-

TO WIN OR LOSE IN 1918.

CRISIS OF WAR DUE—HOUSE’S REAL REPORT ALARMS • LEADERS. . “The United States and the allies' will win or lose the war in 19 IS.” This remark by a member of the American war mission, headed by Col. E. M. House, has stirred up a ruction, in the administration. It is one of numerous utterances by members of the commission, which have illuminated the actual military situation in Europe far more than the carefully edited and censored summary of Col. House’s report to the president issued by the state department Wednesday. It also was divulged that the re* port on the German submarine campaign made public by the commission was pessimistic in the extreme. It set forth losses of shipping far larger than have been officially disclosed and indicated that to offset the continued destructiveness of the submarine it would be necessary to aunch more ships this year than the United States and England can possibly supply. As a result of the private disclosures of the findings of' the House commission it is not unlikely that demands will be heard in congress for the publication of the actual text of the report in order that the American people may be informed of the facts. Some war department officials agreed unreservedly that the crisis of the allied cause is at hand and ;hat there is not a moment to be ost in mustering full strength to resist the German forces strengthened by the regiments released from the eastern front. To meet the emergency, it is asserted, the United States and England must not only rush troops m vast numbers to the western front, >Ut must initiate retrenchment on a hitherto unconceived scale, cut out all nonessentials of life, and thereby release ships for exclusive war service and labor to be employed in,shipbuilding and munitions manufacture. The administration has been promsing to have 1,000,000 fighting men in France by next summer, but grave doubts are expressed by many , officials that this aim will be achieved at the present rate, of progress. How many men England can or will send to the front between now and spring is a question upon which there is considerable speculation. ; It is estimated that Germany will be able to send 1,000,000 additional men to the western front, thereby obtaining a numerical superiority of 600,000 men over Jh» allies' present forces. It has been reported' that ingland is holding 2,0041,000 mon at home in fear of a German invasion.

NOTICE. All Redmen members are requested to -be at the hall Monday evening, January 7. There will be installation of officers and other important business that demands your attendance. BY ORDER OF SACHEM. Gleason Is Here. John Gleason, the horse buyer, is here and will give the right prices for your horses. Bring him your horses. Will be here a short time, only. 1 1 I will offer at public sale at the Stephen Corner farm on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1918, twelve head of good three year old heifers. Six have calves at their sides. ERNEST COMER. Wo have for sale a good second hand spreader at a bargain price. KELLNER * CALLAHAN.

STAR THEATRE TODAY X* - " " i 111.—■ i The attraction will be ETHEL CLAYTON in “THE DORMANT POWER” ' ■ >-«• : /MajagagwjgMl - 7 A story es surprising interact and excitement. Supporting sis: eura Muril Ostricbe. ’• ", hoII MONDAY—“THE PRIMROSE RING.** A Paramount Production. Also BURTON HOLMES - ; TUESDAY—“THE PROMISE," featuring MAE ALLISON and HAROLD LOCKWOOD. Metre 6 Reel Picture.

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