Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1918 — Page 1

No. 31.

GARFIELD LIFTS CLOSING ORDER

HOLIDAY MONDAY WILL ONLY BE REVIVED IF SITUATION WARRANTS. Washington, Feb. 13.—Suspension of the Monday heatless program was announced today by Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield with the reservation that it may be put back into force before the ten weeks’ period expires if a return of bad weather brings another breakdown in railroad transportation. At the same time Dr. Garfield gave .state fuel administrators full authority to continue the closing order in territory in their jurisdiction if in their opinion circumstances demanded it. The heatless Mondays were decreed by the fuel administration on January 17, and four have been..observed in all states east of the Mississippi except those south of Virginia. The order was enforced in the south after three Mondays, but was lifted there last week. A preferential coal distribution list established by the order remains in force as does the section providing for the order’s enforcement. Fuel administration officials believe that preferential distribution together with continued operation of railroad embarges which had been promised by Director General McAdoo, will meet the fuel problem unless there is a return of extremely bad wepther. Dr. Garfield received assurances today from both Director General McAdoo and Chairman Hurley, of the shipping board, that they will redouble their efforts to get coal to the New England states from Hampton Roads. Ships which have to wait for trans-Atlantic. cargoes will be pressed into service as coal carriers.

CARD OF THANKS.

The family of Mrs. William Traub desire to express their thanks and appreciation for the sympathy and Hany kindnesses shown them, in their sorrow by the neighbors and loving friends of Rensselaer and community.

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MRS. DANIEL BOARDWELL PNEUMONIA VICTIM

Mrs. Daniel Boardwelh who has made such a heroic fight against the dreadful disease, pneumonia, died at the hospital last night. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Avis of this city. The deceased was the mother of a young son, who with the husband and other relatives are left to share the sorrow of her untimely departure. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church in this city at 2:00 p. m. Friday afternoon. Rev. Asa McDaniels will be in charge of the services. Interment will be made in Weston cemetery.

REMINGTON BUS LINE RESUMES OPERATION

Frank G. Kresler, the new proprietor of the Remington Bus line made two trips to Remington on Wednesday. This is the first day Mr. Kresler has been able to make a trip since he. had taken over the business from Billy Frye. The line has not been operated since the snow blockade which has been for several weeks.

LITERARY PROGRAM FRIDAY

The following program will be rendered at the library auditorium by the Ladies’ Literary club Friday afternoon at 2:30. Responses: Our Danish West Indies. Paper—Characteristics of the More Advanced Nations, Argentina, Brazil, Chili, Uruguay.—-Mrs. George E. Murray. “Christ of, the Andes”—Mrs. E. D. Rhoades. Valparaiso, Santiago.—Mrs. J. J. Hunt. “Christ of the Andes”—Mrs. E. D. Rhoades. Political Quiz, 63-64.—Mrs.-J. D. Allman.

RENSSELAR MAN HONORED

At a large convention of the members of the American Concrete Pipe Association held in Chicago last week, our fellow townsman and rising young business man, C. H. Mills, assistant secretary-treasurer of The Trust and Savings Bank, was elected a member of the Executive committee of the above association.

WEATHER <4 Rain and colder tonight, Friday fair and colder with a cold wave strong northwest winds.

From the Experience of Rensselaer People: Weare fortunate indeed to be able to profit by the experience of our neighbors. The public utterances of Rensselaer residents on the following subject will interest and benefit many of' our readers. Read this statement. No better proof can be had. Joseph Smith, retired farmer, Van Rensselaer St., Rensselaer, says: “I have had weak kidneys for years. My back has become stiff and sore and I have had to get up and down very carefully because of the pain. My kidneys have often failed to act right and the kidney secretions have been scanty and scalding in passage. I have felt weak and tired. Doan’s Kidney Pills have always given me great relief.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Smiht had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Ladies Wanted r . . More Help Is Needed at the Rensselaer Garment Factory Excellent Positions for Girls and Women Apply in Person at the ~ Factory at the corner , of Van Rensselaer ' and Cornelia Sts.

REAPING BENEFIT

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1918.

HAYS WINS CHAIRMANSHIP

ENERGETIC ORGANIZER WINS CHAIRMANSHIP AT ST. LOUIS CONVENTION. St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 13.—Will H. Hayes, of Indiana, elected chairman of the republican national committee here this afternoon, will have a free hand in bringing about harmony for the next attack on the democratic citadel, according to weary committeemen who rested from their labors tonight. The committee by acceptance of resignations and otherwise eliminated the entire executive committee to make a clean job of providing the party with new leadership. A. T. Hert, representing Kentucky, said that from what he knew of Hays’ energy it would not be long before the committee was called together* to act with the chairman in .selecting a nOw executive committee. The recommendations of the old executive committee calling for an advisory committee of women, and continuing the old Hughes campaign committee were ignored, it was said, in order not to bind Mr. Hays in any way as to his staff. Resolutions pledging support to the Wilson administration in pressing the war, expressing sympathy for Theodore Roosevelt and paying tribute to Lincoln were adopted. The resolution presented yesterday by Mayor William Hale Thompson, of Chicago, upholding the right of free speech and attacking the search and seizure act under which the government is dealing with the L W. W. and other alleged menaces, was not reported out by the committee.

Mayor Thompson did not inquire as to its fate in the meeting, nor was the subject mentioned publicity. Senator Bois Penrose, before departing for Washington, issued the following statement: .“Republicans throughout the country will be sincerely gratified to learn that the national committee adjourned with complete harmony prevailing on every side. The discussion relating to the various matters coming before the committee and particularly to the question of the chairmanship was conducted in an amicable spirit without any factional divisions and with the single view to party unity and party success. Mr. Hays has been chairman of the republican state committee of Indiana in several hard fought battles resulting in republican success and he has the reputation of being one of the best political organizers in the country. He seems to have the peculiar qualifications required at this time and he will have the full co-orperations of the national cosnmittee.”

John T. Adams, who after a long fight, withdrew as a candiiate for chairman, leaving the field to Mr. Hays, was chosen vice chairman at the same meeting which made Reyolds secretary, but’the matter of ratification did not come up. However, it was said that he would remain vice chairman. The vice chairmanship be taken up at the first meeting called by Mr. Hays. Mr Adams was the first candidate in the field for the chairmanship. He credited George W. Perkins with promoting the propaganda of proGermanism against him. Even his enemies did not question his present Americanism, but held that at this time no man who had at any time showed the least friendship for Germany’s militaristic policies could serve the party as chairman. The pledges for and against him were deadlocked until within a -half hour of the meeting. Then he verbally announced his withdrawal in the interest of harmony.

When Yon Have A Cold.

It is when you have * severe cold that you appreciate the good qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. Frank Crocker, Pana, 111., writes: “Our five-year old son Paul caught a severe cold last winter that settled on his lungs and he had terrible coughing spells. We were greatly worried about him as the medicine wc gave him did not help him in the least A neighbor spoke so highly of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy that I got a bottle of it The first dose benefited him so much that I continued giving it to him until he was cured.” v C

VICTORY BEFORE PEACE-TAFT

AMERICA’S PART IN WAR EXPLAINED IN ADDRESS BEFORE SOLDIERS. The part which Americans must play in the war was discussed by former President Taft in the first of a series of addresses which he is to make at training centers in the central department of the army Y. M. C. A. auspices. He said, in part: “The war has not been won. Germany is in possession of Begium and part of northern France. She holds Servia and Roumania, Poland and the Baltic Provinces of Russia. Peace now, even though it be made on the basis of the restoration of the status quo ’without indemnities and without annexations’, would be failure to achieve the great purpose for which the allies have made heartrending sacrifices. Armaments would continue for the next year, and this war would have been fought jn vain. “He who proposes peace t now, therefore, either does not seb the stakes for which the allies are fighting, or wishes the German military autocracy still to control the destinies of all of us as to peace or war. Those who favor permanent world peace must oppose with might and main the proposals for peace at this juncture in the war, whether made in socialistic councils, in pro-German conferences, or by Pope Benedict. “The allies are fighting for a principle, maintenance of which affects the future of civilization. If they do not achieve it, they have sacrificed the flower of their youth and mortgaged their future for a century. The allies can not concede peace until they conquer, it. When they do so, it will be permanent. Otherwise they fail. “Germany alone is responsible for the incalculable destruction of this war. She led in the armanment of the world that she might rule it. She promoted, therefore, the armament of other nations. Her system was followed, though not as effectively, by other countries in pure defense of their peace and safety. “Intrigue, dishonor, cruelty, have characterized the entire military policy of Germany. , The rules of international law have been cast to the winds. The murderous submarine has sunk without warning the noncombatant comihercial vessels of the enemy and drowned their officers, their and’their passengers, men, women and children. Not only has this policy been pursued against enemy commercial vessels, but, also against neutral commercial vessels. We find a German diplomat telegraphing from a neutral port to the German headquarters, advising that if the submarine be used against the vessels of that neutral power it leave no trace of the attack. In other words, the murder of the crew must be complete—‘dead men tell no tales.* “Having violated the neutrality of Belbium, having broken its sacred obligations to that country and her people, it is now enslaving them by taking them from Belgium and enforcing their labor in Germany. This is contrary to every rule of international law and is in defiance of the plainest principles of justice and honor. All these things are done for the state. The ruling caste in Germany, in its desperate desire to win, has allowed no consideration of humanity or decency or honor -to prevent its use of any means which in any way could by hook or crook accomplish a military purpose.

“Meantime let us hope and pray that all the allies will reject proposals for settlement and compromise of every nature; that they will adhere rigidly and religiously to the principles that until a victorious result gives security that the world shall not again be"drenched in blood through the insanely selfish policy of a military caste ruling a deluded people intoxicated with material success and power, there will be no peace.”

We have made, arrangements by which we can sell you 28c coffee for 25c per pound. Also 32c coffee for 30c per pound. You cannot buy better coffee for the money. Try and’be convinced. J. A. McFarland, Phone 99.

SEED TEST DEMONSTRATION

MEMBERS OF JASPER SEED COMMITTEE TO HOLD DEMONSTRATION FEB. 22. At one o’clock at practically every school house in the county, a member of the Jasper County Seed Stocks and labor committee will give a demonstration of the need and methods of conducting the individual ear tests of seed corn. The committee reached this decision as a result of the seed survey just completed. This- work showed the members the great seed shortage that the county faces and taught them that many farmers still think they have suitable seed for planting, when about 50 or 60 per cent of the corn stored for seed will not grow. The members are giving their own corn the individual ear test, on Washington’s birthday they will take their test boxes to the place assigned them. The men to their district will be invited in and be shown exactly what the conditions are. This work will be held at the following places: Assignments of Demonstrators Carpenter:

John Teter school house in district No. 1; Chas Dluzak school in district No. 2; Claud May, school louse in district No. 3; George Putt school in district No. 4; Chas. Welsh school house in district No. 5; Chas. Meadal school in district No. 6; Lewis Hunt’school house in district No. 7; Earl Taylor school in district No. 8; John Roberts school louse in district No. 9; Howard Jones school in district No. 10; Dudey Tyler school house in district No. 11: John Farrell school in district No. 12. Marion: P. H. Ha.uter, consolidated; Henry Paulus,‘Bell Center; Silas Toombs, Union; Chas. Schleman, Bowing Green; Joseph Truelly, Putt School. Newton: Wiess, Powers; Ed Lane, Brown; Hugh Yeoman, Curtis Creek; Marion Freeland, Saylor; Arthur Watson, Blue Grass; Erhardt Wuerthner, Surrey. Wheatfield: S. D. Clark, Finney; Andrew Grube, Grube; R. H. Morehouse, River. Kankakee: R. E. Davis, Tefft school. Hanging Grove: Rollin Stewart, Fair View; W. H. Smith, Osborne; Chas. Erbo, Banta; George Parker, Parker school; S. E. Cook, McCoysburg. Union: Amos Alter, Rosebud; Chas. Lakin, Parr; W. H. Pullins, Aix; Ernest Comer, Schultz; Jos. Kosta, Fair Oaks; H. J. Dexter, Virgie; R. L. Budd, Moffit.

Keener: C. P. Chenoweth, DeMotte; A. doolenaar, Gleason. Wheatfield:' A. S. Keene, Wheatfield; Wm. Grube, Jr., Wheatfield Center three fourth; Amos McDaniel, Kersey store. Jordan: Thomas A. Reed, Union; Clarence Maxwell, Neverfail; John Kolhoff, Egypt; W. H. Wortley, Blake. Milroy: W. B. Fisher, Center, James Blankenship, Farm School; Walter Gilmore, Lone Star; George Foulks, Banner; George Parks, Queen City; S. C. Robinson, Gillam. Gillam: Carl Toyne, E. Vernon; John Ryan, Center; John H. Guild, Independence; J. P. Deselms, W. Vernon; George Logan, Glendale; John Wuethrich, Fair View. All meetings at one o’clock sharp. The committeemen have gone to considerable trouble to stage this event and are anxious for every farmer to give an hour of his time to learn the true seed ‘situation.

ADVERTISED LETTERS

For week ending Feb. 12, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Thad Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bassett. Everette Allie. Fred Ulrich. ’ . Mary D. Brown. Moss Moors. Herby Garriott. The above letters will be sent to the dead letter office Feb. 25. N. LITTLEFIELD, P. M. —— I

FORMER TAILOR GETS HIS LONG WAITED FOR CHANCE

The Lafayette Courier in commenting on a dinner held in that city for a number of the drafted boys who are to leave on the twenty-third says: “The Stockton house was the scene of an enjoyable dinner party Monday, given in honor of boys who live in the house of who have mothers residing there, who are either in the service of Uncle Sam now or will leave February 28. “A canopy was formed over the dining room table, one side of which was made of streamers of American colors, red, white and blue, and the other side of Italian colors, red, green and white. The Italian colors were used as one of the men, Charles Serritella, is of Italian parentage. Flags of the allies and a boquet of red and white carnations adorned the table. Mr. Serritella is the son of Antonio Serritella, of Riciglianco, Italy, who was a naturalized American citizen before the birth of Charles Serritella. The latter was in the tailoring business in Rensselaer, but sold it at the time the United States entered the war in order to fight for his country. He tried to enlist in the navy, but was rejected on account of weakness of the eyes. He has since been accepted for the army and will leave February 23 with the drafted men. His America, always comes first in his mind.”

KNIGHTS TO CELEBRATE 54TH ANNIVERSARY TUESDAY.

The local order of Knights of Pythias is preparing to celebrate the fifty-fourth anniversary of the birth of the order at the lodge hall next Tuesday evening, February 19. The celebration will not be so elaborate as in former years, when all of the lodges of the county hpld a joint celebration. However, refreshments will be served and an evening of enjoyable entertainment has been planned by the committee. in charge. ' All Knights, whether they are a member of the local order or not, are asked to attend the meeting.

K. OF P. NOTICE. All members of the Knights of Pythias lodge are asked to be in attendance at the lodge hall Tuesday evening, February 19. This will be a special meeting- in honor of the fifty-fourth anniversary of the organization, and refreshments will be served.

ABUNDANCE OF MONEY

I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.—P. D. Wells. Morocco, Ind.

PUBLIC NOTICE. . ' The public library of this cite win be opened froth 10 a. m. until 8 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, Pros.

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