Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 January 1918 — Page 1

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Preparing For Seed Stocks And Labor Surrey Week.

County Agent Stewart Learning i* one of the busiestxmen in Jasper county marking plans for this county’s part in the state-wide Seed Stocks and Labor Survey Week, Feb. 4 to 9. In addition to having ' this county to look after, because of the valuable work he has done in this county, he was chosen leader for the district composed of Jasper, White ana Newton counties. Meetings will be held in every county in the state before the date of starting the survey, when plans will be made for this work. Jasper was one of the first counties to hold such a meeting and to make plans for the survey. At these gatherings townships leaders are named aha they, in turn, select community leaders so revery two square miles m the townships wherein they reside. These community leaders make the acttual surveys, visiting everyfarmer in their respective sections and obtaining to give questions. When the desired information has been obtained, the cards are returned to the county headquarters where they are kept as a sort of information bureau. The figures then will be tabulated for the county and for the entire state. . Thus, a farmer who is short or seed corn for the 1918 planting season may find out who has a surplus. If no one* in the county possesses, it, he will be able to find out who in the nearest county does and at what price it may be purchased. Similar methods will be employed for seed for all the important crops and with the labor supply, the boy’s working reserve being used as widely as possible. This survey will be the most comprehensive every undertaken by any state and is the first big step m Indiana’s 1918 food production program. It will ascertain the exact needs of Hoosier soil tillers and provide a system by which these needs will be filled. Through this plan, it is hoped, the state will be able to solve its own agricultural problems. The work is being done to produce agricultural department and the seed stocks committee of the U. S. Department of Agricultural.

New Suits Filed.

No. 8876.- Elmer Marlin et al vs. Lester Warren. Suit on note, demand $4lO. No. 8877. Alice Woody vs. Wm. P. Michael. Suit on note. Demand S7OO.

Stork Far In Lead.

Indianapolis, Jan. 25.—" There were 25,000 more births than deaths in Indiana in 1917, according to the annual report of the state board of health given out here today. There were 62,538 babies born, while death removed 39,416 persons. However, both the birth and death rate declined a little from that of 1916. Get one of those mules at' the Price sale on February 6.

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WARNING ON MONDAY CLOSING

DR. GARFIELD IN STATEMENT GIVES INFORMATION ON MONDAY -CLOSING. Washington, Jan. 25.—Next Monday, fuelless Monday, will be absolutely tight. Dr. H. A. Garfield, federal administrator, will issue instructions to all states and local administrators tomorrow to enforce the closing order literally. Candy shops, cigar stores, stationery stores, big and little departinent stores that have food sections or drug sections, candy stands, photographic studios, must close. Stands and hotels will be allowed to sell nothing but newspapers. Groceries Close At Noon. Grocery stores, delicatessen shops and general food shops must close down at noon, although Dr. Garfield may grant permission to these places to open for the usuaLSunday evening hours.

“Patsy” O’Brien Thrilled Lowell Audience Last Night

As modest “Patsy” O’Brien stepped from the wings of the Grand threatre at Lowell Friday evening he was greeted with absolute silence on the part of the audience —then there was a roar from the spectators and a clapping of hands that did not die down for several minutes. Pat weathered the storm of applause gracefully, choked down a lump that persisted in coming up in his throat and adjusted himself to tell his audience of his' seventy-two days’ experiences in dodging the Huns in their own country. And Pat told his story well—told it in a simple, impressive way which served to intensify the interest of the audience more than a like amount of oratory would have done. Up in the front row of the balcony sat “Pa” and “Ma” O’Brien and all the rest of the O’Briens. Not a word uttered by famous member of their household escaped them, as they sat there and admired the clean-cht, graceful youth. x Mr. O’Brien (he wants you to call him Pat) in a cleat, concise and well modulated voice told of his trials and tribulations from the time that he battled the German planes high above the earth until he climbed over the electrically charged fence into Holland and to freedom. Pat told how he swam rivers, dodged German guards, pillaged for food and how he spent the day time. He told of his many narow escapes from being recaptured and of the many disappointments with which he met while making his escape. Not a word of his narrative escaped his audience, and when he finally concluded his lecture the audience asked for more. We are unable to give the aviator’s story word for,word today, but will do so in the Monday issue and feel sure that our subscribers will find it an interesting tale. The opera house was crowded and there was not one of the eight-hun-dred seats vacant. Many were unable to get into the building, and had to be content to wait outside to get a glimpse of the famous youth. It.is not certain as yet as to just when Mr. O’Brien will appear in this city, but it will be in the very near future.

Thirty-One Men To Appear For Examination Jan. 31.

The following is a list of conscripted men, who are to appear before the registration board on January 31 for examination: William A. Zink. Thomas George Worden. Beland Ray Jessen. James H. S. Ellis, Jr. Winefred Stevenson. • John Charles Bunning. Jesse Franklin Brouhard. Frank Grube. Otto Casey., Albert VanWienen. Harold Archie Callender. James William Kupke. Herman P. Stewart. John Minniear, Rensselaer. Andrew Hurley. Gerrit Snip. Jesse Earl Wiseman. Leo Krueger. , Paul Sekema. L Oscar Johnson. James Hill. Glenn E. Tanner. Wm. Harrison Armstrong. John F. Phares. Junior Benjamin. Elmer Daniels. Roscoe Hilton. Frank Roorda. Howard Bayard Clark. Remember the date of the Estal Price sale—February 6. A chance at this sale to get the best of livestock and farm implements.

PUBLIC NOTICE. The public library pf this city will be opened from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. on all week days; The building will be closed on Sunday and is not to be opened for any purpose. This order effective until further notice. Rensselaer Public Library Board, Per Judson J. Hunt, Pres. ABUNDANCE OF MONEY. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My ratal is 5 per eent and my limit » 3 IDO per —o, P. D. Worn. Mesons. Inc

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1918.

JASPERCO. WAR CONFERENCE Rensselaer, Indiana TUESDAY. JANUARY 29, 1918 PROGRAMME.

First Meeting, M. E. Church, 1:30 P. M., Mayor C. G. Spitler, presiding. Invocation. Music—St. Joseph College Band, s. Welcome by Mayor. Announcement of day s programme. Music—College band. Address, by G. L Christie, of Purdue University. :£ r Music—Band. . Address by Miss Mary Washburn —American Fund For French Wounded. Music —Band. Address, Senator Proctor, Elkhart. Adjournment to sectional meetings. Sectional Meeting*.

Fuel and Food Administrator* Meet in east court room, 4 p. m. B. F. Fendig and John Eger in charge. Address by J. Eberhardt, of Huntington, “The Consumers Part of the War.” Discussion led by B. F. Fendig. General Discussions. Woman’s Section West court room, 4 p. m. Mrs. Ora T. Ross, chairman woman’s section, presiding. Programme: . Reports from township chairmen. Reports from committees. Address —Miss Elizabeth Cowan, of the Speakers Bureau, Indianapolis- ... .. Agricultural and Boy* -Working Reserve. County agent’s room, 4 p. m., Stewart Learning in charge. Address by G. I. Christie, Purdue University, “How Can We Best Meet the Conditions oi 1918.” Discussions, “Seed) Stocks, Labor Conditions, Food Supplies, Fertilizer Situation,” led by Stewart Learning. General discussions. x Educational Department. Held in County Sup’t. rooms, 4 p. m., Morgan L. Sterrett, presiding. Address By E. Ray Wilbur, Pres. Leland Stans Cal., “The Educationalists’ Part in Affairs of Today.” Discussions led by Prof. Sterrett. General Discussions. The Red Cro** Department. Meets in The Princess Theatre, 4 p. m, Mrs. A. H. Hopkins, presiding. Woman’s Work and Need of Cooperation—Mrs. G. M. Myers. Surgical Dressings—Miss Helen Lamson. Talk, Mr. J. J. Pettijohn, of Indianapolis. . Canteen Service —Mrs. Errett Graham.

Locals Off Form, So Lowell Walks Under Wire A Winner.

Two games in one week proved to be one game too many for the local high school basketball team, and they fell before Lowell at the high school gym last night in a slow, listless, uninteresting game. Rensselaer displayed none of the dash and whirlwind attack that has .characterized her previous games. Their play was tame and they went into the game with their heads down. Their basket shooting was poor and only four times during the entire evening were the local marksmen able to propel the ball into the net. Three goals from the foul line accounted for the remainder of the Rensselaer points. The game ended with Lowell leading 13 to 11. Half time found Rensselaer trailing 10 to 3. It was not the superior play of the visitors that gave them the victory. Lowell’s play was ragged and their was an absence of team work on their part, which was very noticeable.

Methodist Church Notes. 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon by the pastor. Special music by the choir. _ . 6:00 Epworth League. Topic, “Young Christians Reaching Outward.” Leader, RosebeUe Daugherty. 7:00 Evening worship and sermon by the pastor. The pastor will begin a series of sermons on “The Deadly Perils of the Gas Pit” Special music by a male quartette. Baptist Church Notice. 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:45 a. m. Morning worship and preaching. Subject, “The Coming King.” D. C. HILL, Pastor. Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:80 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon. Subject; “Conquerors and then Some.” There will be no evening service at this church on account of fuel conservation. First Christain Church. Bible school at 9:30. Communion and sermon at 10:45. Evening service at 7:00. Please bring your offering for the Board of Education.

Junior Red Cross—Miss Grace Stover. „ „ ... Three minute talks —Subjects: “Sidelights for Red Cross Workers.” Recreation, Mrs. H. J. Kannal. Dress, Mrs. E. W. Strecker. Economies, Mrs. Ed. J. Randle. Home-making, Mrs. J. B. Fleming. Club life, Mrs. G._A, Williams. ■ Public Moral* Department. ■> Meets in S. S. rooms of Methodist church at 4 p. m., Dr. Fleming, presiding. Address by Senator Proctor, of Elkhart, “How Far Should the Church Go In The Support of the Country.” k Address by Rev. Fleming, How Shall Christian Democracy Pray For This War.” . General Discussion, “Christian Helps as it Effects the Morals of Our Boys at the Front.”

Benediction. Military Affair*. Meeting to be held at Armory at 4 p. m., J. M. Sauser, presiding. Address by Wm. Parkison, “The Duty the Non-conscript Owes to His Country.” Discussion by chairman, . What Encouragement Do We Give , the Boys at the Front.” Y. M. C. A., Liberty Loan, Thrift Stamp Dept*. Meet at directors room, First National Bank at 4 p. m., J. N. Leatherman, presiding. Address—Fred Sims, Indianapolis, “Our Views of the Future Finances as Will be Demanded of Us.” Discussions led by James Chapman, J. J. Hunt, J. N. Leatherman. Evening Meeting. Methodist church 8 p. m., Mayor C. G. Spitler, presiding. Programme. Invocation. Music—High School Orchestra. Reports of sectional meetings by chairman. Address by Miss Cowan. Music—Orchestra. Address by J. E. Eberhardt, Huntington,, Ind. Music —Orchestra. Address by E. Ray Wilbur, Pres. Leland Stanford University of Cal., “Our Country, Our War, Our Duty.” Song—“ America,” led by orchestra and vocally with congregation by C. E. Prior. > Benediction. Speakers—Fred Sims, E. Ray Wilbur, J. E. Eberhardt, Miss Cowan, J. J. Pettijohn, G. I. Christie, Sen. Proctor, Miss Mary Washburn.

LET ’EM DIE HAPPY.

Washington, Jan. 25.—Warning to the public to be careful in the use of hair dyes, rouge, hair removers and similar cosmetics because many of them contain poisonous ingredients, was given today by the bureau of standards. “Rouge for -cheeks or lips has been the cause of serious mercury poisoning,” says the bureau statement, “owing to the presence of vermillion (mercury sulphide). Hair removers are in general quite corrosive in character such as calcium, sulphidrate with calcium hydroxide and sometimes poispnous as calcium hydroxide, with arsenic trisulphide. “Dyes used in blackening gray hair generally contain one or more of the salts of silver, lead, copper, irom or bismuth, and can cause serious poisoning when taken internally. It is well to treat all materials of this character as poisohs.”

Chip Outpoints Dillon.

Duluth, Minn., Jan. 25.—George Chip outpointed Jack Dillon, of Indianapolis, here tonight in a tenround fight, according to newspaper critics. Chip forced the fighting all the way and in the eighth landed some telling blows, bringing blood to his opponent’s right eye. What few blows were landed by Dillon were effective.

Receivers Appointed.

Denver, Colo., Jan. 25.—Alexander R. Brown, of San Francisco, vice president and general manager of the Western Pacific railway, and Edward L. Brown, president of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway company, were appointed receivers late today of the Denver and Rio Grande by Judge Walter H. Sanborn, of St Paul, sitting on the federal district court here.

If you have the misfortune to have some of your stock die, notify A. L. Padgitt, phone 65. If anyone who ha* had th* misfortunate to lose stock during the cold spell will notify us, we will be glad to call and get it. A. L. PADGITT. Phone 65 If you have lost any stock, call A. L. Padgitt, Phone 65. ' Anyone wishing to see me wfll find me in the Trust A Savings Bank w Saturday afternoons. —H- O. Harris, phone 114.

BAKER CHOICES ARE OPPOSED

OVERSEA OFFICERS WANT NEW MEN PLACED AT WHEEL. ——— v Washington, Jan. 25.—Some interesting disclosures regarding American army affairs at home and abroad were made today through publication of confidential testimony given recently before the senate military committee in exß» cutive session. Statements of nearly all the witnesses heard behind, closed doors, except Major General Crozier, chief of ordnance, were given in the usual printed report of committee proceedings. Allies FearfuL One that created something of a stir among members of congress and in official circles generally was that pf Rep. McCormick, of Illinois, who back from a visit to the allied battle fronts told the committee allied o&cials were apprehensive regarding co-ordination of American war management; that Premier Lloyd-George earnestly suggested Major General Leonard Wood’s appointment as the military representative abroad and that high officials in general in Pershing’s command urged that Major General Crozier, chief of ordnance, and Quartermaster General Sharpe be superseded.

In the confidential testimony of General Sharpe he defended the decision to send General Pershing’s expedition to France sooner than had been planned, and the calling into service of more men than had been provided for. Knew of Shortage Peril. He said he knew and formally notified Secretary Baker that clothing Shortages would result, but that even with the sacrifice of some lives, as many men as possible should be summoned for The effect on the Germans. Some of the statements in secret session of Major Generals Greble, O’Ryan and Wright, after their return from the French front also were made public. General Greble said that in October the allied artillery was unquestionably superior in effect to the Germane and that General Pershing’s men were well clothed and equipped. All of the testimony of General Crozier was ordered kept confidential. Mr. McCormick, In his statement, said that for the Americans and allied armies to break through on the western front, they must have 25,000 more big guns and that it. is impossible for the allies to make them. The French, he said, cannot make the.guns. “Every man who is in France,’ he declared, “is needed to be making guns for France, or to be on the line. We have to ship the steel to them.

Can't Have too Many. “I can only say and I quote the man who won the battles—that it is impossible to have too many guns. We ought to set 25,000 as the mark and 20,000 as the minimum. We ought to get the best information possible and not merely through the normal military channels, because as Lloyd-George and Kerr (Premier Lloyd-George’s secretary) said, the generals have always tended to underestimate the number of guns necessary.” Representative McCormick in reply to a question said that he did not think that this great production could be attained under the present system and suggested creation otf a minister of munitions. The witness said Lloyd-George had insisted that tin making big guns the United States would not add a third calibre. “You know we hanre done it’ asked Senator Wadsworth. Home News Disappointing. “I did not know it,” Mr. McCormick replied, “but I can very easily believe it from what I have heard since I have been home. The most disappointing news I have heard was not on the Italian front or in France, but since I have come back. I could not say specifically, except here and there what is wrong, but members of the-senate and house, on both sides, give ine the impression that we lack the co-ordination and fthergy which is especially marked in London —the tremendous administrative machine which they have over there. They said ‘why do you not summon so and so, anj so and so to Washington to sit in

council?’” , In reference to Generals Crozier and Sharpe, Mr. McCormick said: “I would rather not mention any names, but the most ilhportant American officers said: ‘lf Sharpe and Crozier do not go we do not know what may happen.’ ” “I have had that from three major generals,” Senator Woodworth interjected. “Yes,’ continued Mr. McCrmick. “the men on whom our burden rests said that to me.” • “Have they any way of reaching the administration?” asked Senator Hitchcock. “I do not know,” replied Mr. McCormick. “When General Biddle was recently appointed, American officers were all broken up about it As an engineer he was well thought of; they all liked him, but when he was to be made probable successor

Examinations For Teachers To Be Hold February 23.

The annual examination for professional teacher’s license, which is also the first part of the examination for life license to teach in lUr diana public schools, will be held in nine Hoosier cities Feb. 23, it was announced by Horace Ellis, state.-superintendent of public instruction, yesterday. The tests will be given in the offices of the following school officials; Indianapolis, superintendent of public instruction office in (ho State House; Fort Wayne, Evansville and Valparaiso, superintendent of county schools office; Terre Haute, president of the State Normal school office; Lafayette, president of Purdue university office; Jeffersonville, superintendent of county schools office; Bloomington, president of Indiana university office.

The professional license i» valid for eighty years in any public school of the state for all subjects taught except vocational and provocational subjects. The examination covers algebra, civil government, American literature, science of education and any two subjects out of the following: Physics, botany, German, French, Spanish and Latin. To ibe eligible for this examiner tion the applicant must have held two thirty-six months’ common school licenses, in addition the applicant must have had at least forty-eight months’ successful experience as a teacher. Licenses are granted to those who make a general average of 85 per cent and do not Tall below 75 per cent In any subject. An applicant whose average is 85 "per cent and the grade in a single subject is below 75 per cent has the privilege of being conditioned and removing the condition at the next annual examination. —There is no fee for this examination. Those who have passed this examination successfully anay proceed with the second part of the examination, successfully passing of which entitles the applicant to a life license. The second part of the examination will be given some time in April, the exact date to be determined by the state board of education.

HERE’S THE LATEST!

Washington, D. C., Jan. 25. — Learned today that President Wilson will issue proclamation designating Wednesdays wheatless days, Tuesdays meatless days, Saturdays porkless days, one meatless meal and one wheatless meal every day.

H. S. Basketball.

Brazil, 20; Garfield of Terre Haute, 16. Jefferson, 21; Crawfordsville, 18. Dayton, 32; Romney, 30. Montmorenci, 36; New Market, 17. > • Advance, 26; Thortown, 24. Otterbein, 46; Reynolds, 22. Brookston, 32; Chalmers, 9. Bloomingtog,#?; Pendleton, 19. Anderson, 3b; Huntington, 27. Detroit University, 59; Rose Polytechnic, 21.

FEATHERS FOR SALE. We have some duck and geese feathers for sale. Will not be open on Mondays until further notice. FANCY PRODUCE MARKET

to the chief of staff it just about made them* wince.” “Whom do they have confidence in over there?’’ asked Senator New. “Do they express themselves on that?” • “They talked of General Marsh, I think. Some of these names are unfamiliar to me. They spoke of General . Morrison and General Wood. They selected the three men who were mentioned as presenting the best military intelligence we halve.”

AT THE STAR THEATRE TODAY “The Adventures of Carol” Featuring Winsom and pretty. Madge Evans The best child actress now seen on the screen. You will like "The Adventures of Carol.” Be sure to see this picture. MONDAY— Viola Dana and Augustus Phillips „ \ * n > “The Mortal Sin” WEDNESDAY— Edna Goodrich in “Reputation” THURSDAY— Blanch Sweet in “The Silent Partner*

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