Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1918 — Page 1

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BABIES CRYING FOR MILK THAT IS FED TO THE HOGS

t Milk that Gary babies and childrens are crying for is being fe'd to hogs in Lake and Porter counties by farmers who refuse to’ ship because of tfie price reduction. No outside milk has been received here since last Thursday. A few dealers have taken care of their customers because they own cows. There is no milk for patients or babies at the Mercy, General, St. Antonio de Padue and Sawyer Maternity hospitals.,

SCHOOL BUILDING IS SWEPT BY FLAMES

Jeffersonville, Feb. 6.—-The trade school building at the Indiana reformatory here is on fire and the flames are rapidly spreading toward the front of the building which connects with a cell house to the east. Another cell house on the west of the trade school is in a separate building and does not appear to be in danger. Fire fighting apparatus has been requested from Louisville. At 1:30 o’clock the fire had spread to the warehouse, chapel and foundry and practically destroyed these buildnigs as well as the trade school building and the administration building was in flames. About 1,250 prisoners were removed from cell blocks which were threatened.

ATTENTION, FARMERS.

J. C. Harris and Sons will buy all the milk that can be delivered to them for $3.12% a hundred, or 25c a gallon. Providing you do not have cans, you may borrow them from the creamery, but-they must be returned at once. We have made arrangements with THE LIBERTY DAIRY PRODUCTS CO., of Chicago to take this milk. The quicker you take advantage of this offer the better it will be for you. Chicago firms are getting away from buying milk from the restricted districts, and for that reason will buy milk from whomever it may ha obtained the most readily. By selling to us you will get cash for your milk, while if you sell it the city firms you will only be paid by the month.

J. C. HARRIS & SON.

WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED We are paying $2 per cord for cutting 4-foot wood. Phone James E. Walter. Phone 887.

SCIENTIFIC ADJUSTMENT OF GLASSES TO ALL FORMS OF DEFECTIVE VISION. A. Frames Fitted to conform to the peculiarities of the wearer’s face. Thus what is worn as a necessity is at the same time a handsome ornament. LET US ADORN YOUR FACE CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. , Fhone IX

AT THE MOVIES NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Matinee 2:15 Night 7:00 Only th* Beat in Photoplay*. TONIGHT Iran Film Production Present* MILTON SHIS and GRETCHAN HARTMAN “MARRIED IN NAME ONLY” In 6 act*. Exceptionally good offering. Night 10c and 15c. Thursday, February 7th. MARGUERITE CLARK Friday* February 8. BABY MARIE OSBORNE in ‘ TOLD AT TWILIGHT” Also Hearst-Pathe News.

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FEBRUARY TERM OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Bridges— • No. 3044. Union township. Certificate of completion filed by E. .D. Nesbitt, county suveyor, and t.rtrator, H. J. .Reeder, allowed ? r »."0.00 contract'price in full. Roads — ' No. 2025. Ed Oliver Stone road. George W. Case filed petition for release of assessment on e% ne%, section 2 6-30-6 w. Board hears evidence and finds that the assessment is fully paid. Auditor directed to release same on the record in the recorders offiice by making proper marginal entry. Ditches— No. 3105. Mary Bartoo et al petition for drain. Petitioners show notice on all resident landowners by affiivadit of John E. Robinson. Petitioners show notice on all nonresident landowners by posting and mailing notices and by publishing in the.. Rensselaer Republican and the Jasper County Democrat. Board finds cause should be docketed and continued for objections. Miscellaneous —

No. 3113 Joseph Nesuis et al petition for drain. Supt. of construction presents report showing apportionment "Of assessments against lands. Assessments examined and approved. Board finds contract price of improvement is $14,140.50. Board fixes May 1, 1918 as time limit for paying assessments. Auditor directed to give notice as required by law. Milton P. Roth et al petition for drain. Edgar D. Nesbitt, com. of construction, files and present assessments sheet, examined and approved. Board find that all assessments not paid in cash shall be paid in ten annual payments after one year. Board .fixes Saturday, May 19, 1918 as the day on or before which assessments may be paid in full in cash and the land relieved of the lien of the bonds.

No. 3027. Sale of school lands in' Keener township. Auditor presents proof of publication and report of sale held on Nov. 2, 1917. 3111. Bond of G. M. Wilcox, supt. county farm, examined and approved. No. 3117. Bond of W. J. Wright, county coronor approved. 3109. Bond of H. W. Marble, county commissioner examined and approved, and oath of office administered. 3112 Report of John L. S. Gray, examined and approved. 3114. In the matter of county farm supplies. directed to advertise for bids for Ist day of March term, 1918. 3115. Report of assisstant road commissioner, Arthur Williamson, examined and approved. 3116. George Hammerton, trustee Union township, authorized to grant additional aid to the John Stephenson family in the amount of $25, and a like amount to the W m - Bowser family.

MANY WOULD LIKE TO TRADE PLACES WITH HIM

“I’d give anything to have a glass of water at meals or an American soft drink,” wrote Morris Levi, a lieutenant in the United States army in France, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Levi, of Evansville. Levi is now with the expeditionary forces in France, and’was in the first class that was graduated from the officers’ training camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison at Indianapolis. He commented in his letter on the universal French custom of serving wine at all meals. He says water is never served on the French front. Lieutenant Levi says he can not learn to drink the French wine.

NEW CASES FILED

No. 8882. Filed Feb. 6, The Bank of Wheatfield vs. Joseph Salrin. Suit on note? Demand, $4,000 arid costs. No. 8883. Filed Feb. 6. Economy Hog & Cattle Powder Go. Complaint on note. Demand, $l5O and costs. Something different! Hear the Lotis Co. at the First Presbyterian church this evening. Al-Co-Nut butter is delicious served on bread, hot biscuits, hot cakes or in fact it replaces butter entirely. Sold only and guaranteed by ROWLES & PARKER. For you that haven’t teeth —Call phone 647 for your beef. C. H. LeaveL

■FNItBI AMU UHHANA. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1918

Made His Mark By Butting In

Here is one fellow who made his mark in the world and he did it by butting in. James M. Demaree, councilman ,of Madison, will make attest. Demaree was trying to put a ram in a wagon. The ram apparently had views of his own, for it landed with full force against Demaree’s face. Demaree carries a black eye and disfigured cheek. The ram butted Demaree three times before help came.

HEATLESS MONDAY PROGRAM TO BE CARRIED OUT.

Washington, Feb. s—The Garfield order for fuelless Mondays and Tuesdays will remain in effect indefinitely. . It may even be extended to take in one other day, George Washington’s birthday, which falls on Friday. This action probably will be by request and will carry no compulsion. Thus there will be practically another five-day suspension period. This decision of the fuel administration* followed a two-hour conference this afternoon between Dr. Garfield and William G. McAdoo, director general of the railroads. ’ -- Pessimistic statements were laid before both Dr. Garfield and Director General McAdoo. While both be’lieve they are doing everything possible, the weather has made it impossible to move coal into the •fam-ine-stricken sections. McAdoo has believed the traffic jam was clearing up sufficiently to warant abandonment of the fuelless program, while Dr. Garfield has felt that it should be continued, in the light of the saving accomplished already. Both were so convinced of their positions yesterday that officials in each department said there would je no recession on the part of either. But today, after the long conference, McAdoo intimated that he was willing that the closing order remain 4n effect until the fuel administration lifts it.. McAdoo made no comment, except to say that Dr. Garfield would issue a statement embodying the position of both the railroad and fuel administrations. The fuel order originally set March 25 and 26 as the last days.No prediction’ was made at the fuel administration tonight that the program would run to the end; but in the view of the continuance of the bad weather it was hinted tjiat it probably would be carried to the limit.

BOATS RIDE GORGE AND STRAND IN CORNFIELDS

Ice in the Ohio river thus far has caused several million dollars damage between Louisville and Cairo, the priignpal damage being at Paducah,Ky., last week. Several- boats were carried down when ice gorges broke and are stranded in cornfields and may be saved, unless a flood comes soon.

The heavy ice that passed Evansville Monday afternoon until its movement stopped dragged the bottom of the river forty feet down. The oldest river men in this region said they had never seen such heavy icebergs. They tower above the water and scrape the bottom of the river forty to fifty feet deep. The scene is weird and impressive as the Ohio is dotted with these bergs. Several coal docks and barges between this city and Newburg were wrecked. Great concern is felt by the residents in the lowlands of Wabash and White rivers and it is feared a serious flood will result with the breaking up of the ice. Practically all of last year’s corn crop along these streams is either stored in cribs or is yi shocks in the fields.

WAR SUMMARY.

Bohheviki seize all Russian church property.. Priest* preach holy war against Lenina. Ludendorff reported in Berlin to act a* dictator and wage war on Social Democrat*. Pari* claims repulse of German raid north of Chemin-des-Dames; thirteen enemy flyer* shot down in day. Berlin reports increase in artillery fire in Flahdera and successful raid on French line* south of Beaucourt. Polish troop* capture Mahilev, headquarter* of the Bolshevik army, and seize Commander in Chief Krylenko and hi* staff. Rome asserts foe lost thirteen plane* in one day. Teuton flyer* bomb Padua.

Fuel Situation At Lafayette Desperate

Lafayette’s fuel situation Tuesday was described by the county fuel administrator as desperate He said that' every factory' in the city might have to close. The street car system is on the verge of suspending operations, and 'has, announced a large curtailment of its schedule. The entire line between Lafayette and Ft. Wayne may soon have to stop operation. v At Purdue university there was barely enough coal to last throughout the day, and there was considerable talk that the university might be compelled to close. At St. Elizabeth’s hospital the coal supply was very meager and the situation critical. Throughout the city there was a wild demand for fuel and the police department working 'with the street commissioner’s • wagons was kept busy day and. night commandeering coal from schoolhouses and private consumers having a large stock on hand and delivering it to needy families.. /

FOOD ADMINISTRATION FIXES BREAD RATION PER MEAL

Washington, Feb. s—The food administration today ordered a twoounce bread raton for each meal served in hotels, restaurants and dining cars. When rolls or bread made of corn, oatmeal or bran are served, and when only one kind other than wheat bread is ordered, a portion may consist of four ounces. One ounce is the limit of weight for rolls. Hotels are to be forced into immediate ..observance of Monday and Wednesday wheatless days, Tuesday as meatless day, Saturday as a porkess day, and that there be- one wheatless meal every day. More than 600 American steamship operators have agreed to adopt the schedule of wheat and meat saving menus ordered by the food administration. Under the new regulations public eating places are licensed and t tion ordered under this authority. The order has been telegraphed to the food controller in every state.

GOING UP.

The weather man at St. Joseph college reports that the government thermometer there registered fourteen degress - ab<jye ’zero last night This is a decided improvement and we hope that the fellow will keep the good work going up.

WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Thursday, except probably snow flurries in north portion, slightly 'colder.

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With harp and vocal solos and beautiful costuming, three historic periods of different nationalities are presented in the program of the Lotus Company. Variety, charm and brilliance mark the program tiffbughout. Some of the most fascinating musical echoes from early Egypt are presented,

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an interesting part of the history of the centers of Egypt. Next comes the portrayal of the middle French period, where all the arts .re mellow with age, and the lyrics and ballads have a native color compelllngly beautiful. •■ ~ . The third part of the program has to do with American songs from 1830 to 1880, which palpitate with the heart history of our own people and breathe the sorrows and joys, the humor and the melody of intrinsic Americanism. This program was created and the company produced in the Stage Crafts’ Workshop by Katherine S. Brown for the Redpath bureau. Presbyterian Church Tonight at 7:45

ROADS WISH STRAIGHT FIFTEEN CENT RATE

Indiana ■ railroads have filed a petition with the Indiana public service .commission, asking for a modification of a recent order, issued by the commission, which granted the railroads the right to increase freight rates on coal shipments in Indiana from 10 to 15 cents a ton. The new petition asks the commission to let the railroads increase the rates on a straight 15cent basis.

MANSFIELD WILL PROSECUTE IN IMPORTANT CRIMINAL TRIAL

Hon. Charles F. Mansfield, assistant attorney general of the State of Illinois, will be the leading attorney in the most sensational criminal trial of recent years, that of Joseph Clarke, of Chicago, indicted for conspiracy in the burning the Model store, on east avenue, Kankakee, 111., on November 21, 1918. David I. Bauer, proprietor of the store, has confessed to being a party to, and which Arthur ‘ Bauer has confessed to being the incendiary. The case was called for trial in the circuit court at Kankakee, Hl, Monday, February 4. State’s Attorney Dyer is being assisted by Hon. Charles F. Mansfield, assistant to Attorney General Brundage. Mr. Mansfield was eight years prosecuting attorney of Piatt county, and was an assistant of Attorney General Stead for four years. - The importance of the trial can be measured by this—State Fire Marshal John G. Gamber, of Springfield is there to remain throughout the trial, as is also Deputy Fire Marshal Bogardus, who was” active in the investigation of the fire and the subsequent arrest of the Bauers and Clarke. From the nature of the fire Bogardus was convinced from the first that it had a Chicago connection and to this end he worked. The confessions of the two Bauers, who will testify for the prosecution, was secured under assurance, of light punishment in order to reach Clarke, whose conviction is regarded as of major importance. The defendant is represented by Clarence S. Darrow, of Chicago famous in the defense of criminal trials, and A. E. Smith.

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES.

County Superintendent Sterrett has collected the following data from the reports coming from the schools under his supervision: The largest number of eighth grade pupilp attending school in any one township falls to Barkley township. There are twenty-seven pupils enrolled in this grade in that township. The other townships follow in the order mentioned: Carpenter, 19; Union, 19; Walker, 18; Newton, 16; Marion, 15; Milroy, 11; Keener, 11; Jordan, 11; Kankhkee, 10; Wheatfield, 8; Hanging Grove, 6; Gillam, 3. This totals 174 pupils in the rural and small town schools who are doing eighth grade work. The largest eighth grade class in any one of these township schools is at DeMotte, where Mr. Bert Lewellen has eleven. Donald Peregine at

Tefft and Ruth Kennedy at Gifford each have ten. The largest eighth grade class under a single teacher in a country school is at Bowling Green school in Marion township. Miss Mabel McAhren is the teacher in this school. There are seven eighth grade pupils here. The next special institute will be held at Remington on February 23rd. Prof. Louis F. Rettger, of the Indiana State* Normal School, will give the *two principal addresses., . _ A Mrs. Frances Felsey, of the Blaker school at Indianapolis has been secured to-instruct the teachers along the lines of primary teaching next fall. The county institute will be held at Rensselaer from Sept 2nd to the 6th inclusive. Other instructors will be procured later. The first eighth grade diploma examination will be held on the third Saturday in March. Each trustee will select his own place to hold this examination.

Al-Co-Nut butter is the most delicious arid nutritious nut butter made. Guaranteed to take the place of the choicest creamery butter or .your money back. ROWLES & PARKER. Tonight is the only time to hear I the Lotis Company in the First Presbyterian church, at 7:45.

INVENTS PLAN TO TAKE “KICK” OUT OF ENGINE

Suffering a broken arm by having the engine of his automobile backfire while engaged in cranking it, resulted in Clyde Cocby, age seventeen, of Evansville, studying out an invention that prevents engines from “kicking.” Seeing the big benefit his invention will prove to the federal government in its countless machines and trucks for war purposes, he submitted it to the officials at Washington, D. C., to obtain a war patent on it. Young Cosby’s invention causes an instant release of the crank at the cessation of force by cranking, making it impossible for the engine to throw back the crank and endanger the operator.

REPORT SHOWS MILLIONS SPENT ON CAMP SHELBY.

Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 4—The immensity of the work of preparing army cantonments for troops is shown by a report on the building operations of Camp Shelby, which 'has just been made public by a field auditor for the war emergency bureau. The total cost of the great camp for Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia national guardsmen was $3,300,000. This great camp was practically built in the short space of sixty days. On last Dec. 1, 20,930,019 feet of lumber had been put into the buildings in the camp. It took twentynine freight car loads of roofing paper to cover them. It cost $225,000 to buy the plumbing fixtures which were placed in the buildings.’ Ten car loads of nails were driven into the lumber to hold it together, and a car load of wire screen was used to keep flies and mosquitoes on the outside.

There is a total of 1,555,997 feet of electric wiring in the camp. There were 9,746 electric lamp sockets required. A total of 191,565 feet of iron pipe was used in the water system, in addition to 1,469 feet of clay pipe. During the building of the camp the average number of men on the job daily was 3,500. The highest pay roll in any one week was slightly more than SIOO,OOO. It took 2,904 freight ears to haul all of the camp. The camp is now complete in every respect, thoroughly sanitary and able to take care of the entire division. Frequent changes and additions are necessary, however, because of changing conditions. The boys at Camp Shelby believe they will soon leave this great camp for the battlefront of France. It' is not considered likely, however, that they will start before March or April. When the southern camps are vacated* they will not be a total loss. It is understood that further increments of draft troops, encamped in the north in the summer, will be sent to the southern camps for winter training.

AT THE STAR THEATRE TODAY WEDNESDAY—MutuaI Masterpiece with Ann Murdock “The Outcast” Also Bth Episode of THE LOST EXPRESS. THURSDAY Paramount S Reel Picture “High Way of Hope” with Kathylin Williams and . House Peters FRIDAY—“A Fool For Luck” Featuring Taylor Holmes It is a Perfection Picture. SATURDAY—--Kitty Gordon . “Her “Hour” World Brady Picture.

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