Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1918 — Page 1

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No. 42.

BIG TRADE WEEK PLANNED FOR JASPER COUNTY PEOPLE

Merchants to Co-operate with the Republican in Promoting Fare Refunding Sale In This City. SALE STARTS SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Attractive Bargains Will Be Offered for the Week in Every Line of Merchandise.

Co-operation in everything means success always. Getting together brings results. What one individual can not accomplish alone a number of individuals working together can accomplish. This is the proper theory and the Republican is pleased to announce that it is to be carried out in Rensselaer on a large scale. A splendid movement is on foot now. It’s a “get-together” on the part of Rensselaer’s leading retail merchants to bring the people to this city from the neighboring towns and outlying territory to do an extra amount of trading for at least a week and prove to them that they can shop more adventageously in Rensselaer than any place in this section of the state. The Republican has practically completed arrangements to inaugurate a big co-operative fare refunding sale and Trade Week in Rensselaer, to begin Saturday, March 9. During these seven days the merchants of Rensselaer are going to marke it an object to the buying public; in the way of prices and assortment of goods, and in addition to this they are going to refund the railroad fares of all out-of-town customers who do their trading in Rensselaer during this sale. The occasion is to be known as “Shop-in-Rensselaer Week,” or “The Republican’s Big Co-operative Fare Refunding Sale.” It will be a great opportunity to demonstrate what can be done by co-operation, because practically every leading merchant in this city is going to make special preparations for this big trade week. Nearly every merchant in this city will make special inducements for this sale, and those in need of anything from a dish-pan to a complete outfit for the home, or from a pair of hose to a complete dress of clothing outfit, shoes and all, or from a pound of sugar to a big order of groceries, drugs, novelties, etc., should avail themselves of this opportunity to iCy in a supply of seasonable merchandise at special bargain prices. Some people may wonder why the merchants of Rensselaer are uniting

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in a movement of this kind, but the reason is simple when explained. Rensselaer has the best stores of any city of its size in the state. , It is desired to thoroughly impress this fact on all the people within a trading radius of this city, and a united effort on the part of the Republican and the merchants of Rensselaer will be made to prove the assertion beyond all doubt. Every merchant in the city is requested to make some special inducement in the way of goods and prices for one week, and at the same time agree to pay their proportion of the fares refunded to all out-of-town customers during the week of the sale. The plan is meeting with the hearty approval of practically all our leading merchants, and as a result it will undoubtedly be the biggest trading event ever held in this city. Further announcements will be made of this big co-operative fare refunding sale from day to day in the Republican. Watch for these announcements.

JAPAN BELIEVED READY TO ACT

London, Feb. 27.—The opinion that the time is at hand for Japan to act to check the demoralization <jf Russia is growing here. Japan has a powerful army which could be rushed into Siberia. News coming out of Siberia shows a rapid progress of anarchy. Railroad connection between Petrograd and Vladivostok is reported uncertain. A party of prisoners of war are said to have seized one important section of track, and the Bolsheviki are reported in full control of another. It is believed that Japan could establish order in eastern Siberia with a very small force.

With the German* reported approaching the city, the Bolshevik: are rallying their force* for a real defense of Petrograd. The Red Guard is being mobilized and preparation* are being made to fight off the foe*. The German statement today tell* of stubborn opposition to the advance of the Kaiser’s armies. On the western front, there is only the usual artillery and raiding reported. What apparently was planned as an infantry assault in force on the American line north of Toul, was broken up by American artillery. Gas and flames were used by the German* in preparing for the attack. * The German* continue ,to mas* troop* opposite the American lines and are apparently preparing for a heavy blow.

REPUBLICAN CLASSIFIED AD GETS RESULTS.

Rensselaer Republican: Through your adv. I sold my chickens the next day and could have sold a dozen more. It pays to advertise in th eßepublican. Thanking you. Respectfully, MRS. J .R. KIGHT.

WEATHER Probably rain late tonight and gn Thursday, colder Thursday. Don’t do it, brother, we like it as you ire doing it now.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27,1918.

LITTLE STORIES OF WASHINGTON STREET

Many of you yet remember the failing of one of our high school principals, who on every occasion told the story of Sir Isaac Newton and the fact that he was so busy in his experiments along the lines of scientific research, which has handed his name to posterity. He then would always go on to say that the good man was so busy on the night, set for his wedding that he completely forgot all about it. While this story was meant to sho r w that value of application. We will always contend that it is a better example of absent mindedness. Now then, once upon a time a Rensselaer merchant, Mr. Blank by name, went down to the postoffice and purposed to call for his mail. He went up to the window for very purpose, and then didn’t do it. Why he failed so to do will appear later. He then stood over at the side and leaned up against the desk, and seemed to be in deepest reverie. Thus he stood for upwards of a half hour. Then one of his old time friends came in and said, “How dy’e do Mr. Blank.” He then came out of his reverie, and said: “That is the name that I have been trying to remember for the past thirty minutes.” So he then went over to the window, and with no further hesitancy .proceeded to call for his mail. Remembei; in the good old days when you could go into the restaurant and buy one of those individual pies, made wholly from wheat flour? Remember how they were served on paste board pie plates? Well, our friend was very fond of pie and called for his favorite brand one day. He began to eat, and when about half through called the restaurant man’s attention to the fact that the pie crust on this particular day was rather tougher than usual. Then Mr. Blank got the jolt of his life. It seems that he was eating the pasteboard plate along with the pie. Tough- . Well rather.

GET GOVERNMENT SEEDS AT THE BANKS

I Persons desiring government seeds can get same by calling at any of the banks in Rensselaer. Everybody is urged to plant and cultivate.

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Leila Wiseman underwant a tonsillotomy today. John Wilbank was able to leave the hospital this morning. Miss Bertha Williams, who underwent a severe operation Tuesday is doing nicely.

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HAYS MEETS FORMER LEADERS

NEW CHAIRMAN RECOGNIZES NO FACTIONS—DINNER NEW YORK. New York, Feb. 26.—Wi1l H. Hays, chairman of the Republican national committee, dined informally here last night with six of his predecessors in that office. He told them he desired the benefit of their experience so he could profit from the methods which were successful in winning votes and avoid the pitfalls which had beset their political paths. The former national chairman at the dinner were William R. Wilcox, Charles D. Hillies, Frank H. Hitchcock, George B. Cortelyon, Harry S. New and Victor Rosewater. They were the guests of J. B. Reynolds at the Union League club. Chairman Hays declined to discuss politics for publication. He said he came here solely to meet his predecessors and learn from them their views on the situation. He went to Washington today, but expects to return tp» this city Thursday for conferences with Republican leaders of the state and city. “We don’t know what factions are,” Mr. Hays said after the dinner. “I never knew the meaning of the word. My method is political assimilation, not elimination. “We are all going to be Republicans. Our party troubles grew out of the management. I believe that the rights of individuals in the party should remain equally sacred and sacredly equal. Our troubles are all over. It makes no difference now how a man voted in 1912 or 1916. We have got work to do for our party and for our country now, and we are all needed.”

Chairman Hays called on Theodore Roosevelt at Roosevelt hospital and later visited Charles Evans Hughes at the Hughes office in Broadway. A statement issued by Hays after he had talked with Roosevelt nearly an hour was issued at the hospital. It. read: “I came to call and pay my respects to Colonel Roosevelt. I wanted to discuss the war with him and certain social and economic questions in which the colonel is interested.”

Mr. Hays said he would also call on Mr. Taft. In discussing his conference last night with the Republican national chairmen, Mr. Hays today said the visit had resulted in much that would be of ■■ benefit to him in the future guidance of the party’s policy. He said there was nothing of an official nature to announce at this time other than that the Republican organization would be conducted along “safe and sane” lines. “It is my intention to see every one—Penrose, Smoot and Johnson—and endeavor to bring about an understanding among the leaders of the Republican party,” continued Mr. Hays. “I expect to return to New York Friday, and at that time I will use my best efforts to have the leaders in the party consult with me.”

PROMINENT FAMILY TO LEAVE RENSSELAER

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haskell will move on to a farm owned by Mr. Haskell and John Bruner, next Tuesday. This removes from Rensselaera family held in very high esteenf. Mr. Haskell is a most pleasant gentleman and has a host of friends, and has been very successful in his business relation here. Mrs. Haskell who is a daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Gwin, will be greatly missed by a very large circle of lady friends with whom she had been very active in social and church circles.

BRITON SAYS U. S. FAILS BRITAIN IN SHIP BUILDING

London, Feb. 26.—-George Nicoll Barnes, Labor member of parliament and a member of the war cabinet, made an urgent appeal in the house of commons this evening to the ship workers to put their backs into their work. The present situation, the speaker said, was unsatisfactory. The January output had been less than half of that expected, and the February building was no better, while the United States was failing Great Britain.

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GOMPERS AND BRYAN ARGUE

ALBANY STATE HOUSE SCENE OF STIRRING DEBATE, PRO £ND CON. Albany, N. Y., Feb. 26.—For more than five hours today a crowded audience in the room and galleries of the assembly chamber of the state capital heard men of international reputation argue for and against the ratification by the New York legislature of the federal prohibition amendment. William Jennings Bryan led the prohibition forces. His principal opponent was Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who was seconded by former United States Senator Bailey, of Texas. There were many other speakers widely known. The hearing was held before a joint legislative committees to which) the ratification resolution early in January. At the close of the hearing no indication was given as to when the committee men would decide whether to report the resolution favorably or unfavorably.

Must Send Clean Men Prohibition and its relation to the war was one of the principal arguments made by both sides. Mr. Bryan declared that it was vital to the success of the United States and its allies that this country send men clean in mind and body to the battle front. Mr. Gompers asserted that in the present crisis the people of the country had enough to do in the fighting line by opposing the Central powers, and that their attention from this most important subject should not be diverted by any measure less vital. Opponents of the ratification asserted that the federal amendment was unconstitutional in that it would give both federal and states concurent jurisdiction in enforcing the prohibitory clause. The resolution’s sponsors were equally as emphatic in their declaration that the, enforcement provisions contained in the amendment were legal and valid.

LENINE CALLS ON PEOPLE TO FIGHT

Petrograd, Feb. 26.—An official proclamation issued today calling upon the people to defend the capital says: “In spite of tjie fact that the government has accepted the peace conditions imposed by the German and Austrian governments, the imperial assassins are nevertheless continuing their monstrous advance into the interior of Russia. The cursed minions of William and the German Kaledines, together with the White Guards, are advancing against and shooting the soviets, reconstituting the power of the landlords, bankers and capitalists and preparing for the restoration of the monarchy. “The revolution is in peril. A mortal blow will be struck against Red Petrograd. If you workers, soldiers and peasants wish to retain power and the power of the soviets you must fight these hordes who now

are seeking to devour you to your last grasp. “The decisive hour has struck. Workers and all oppressed men and" women, you must swell the ranks of the red battalions. To arms! to arms, all of you, that the struggle may only cease with your- last breath.” Late advices say that the soviet armies are now everywhere resisting the invaders. At Narva the garrison and workmen have formed an army of ten thousand and gone to Reval. There are similar reports from Walk. Great activity is manifested at the Bolshevik headquarters in Petrograd and arms and ammunition are being distributed.

ROBERT LOY AT HOME.

Robert Loy, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. N. Loy .of this city has finished his course at the Marion Military school? at Marion, Alabama, and he is now at home awaitirtg the result of his examination for entrance into the United States Naval school at Annapolis. Robert had passed the physicial examination last fall and he feels quite sure that he was successful in the education text which he took a few days ago’. If successful, he will go to Annapolis about June 1.

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TAFT CHOSEN AS REPRESENTATIVE

LABOR ALSO TO NAME ONE CONFERENCE—WAR RELATIONS IS TOPIC. Washington, Feb. 26.—William H. Taft was chosen today by representatives of capital as their representative for the public in the joint conferences here between employers and' employes to establish a basis of relations during the war. The workers’ representatives also will name a man to represent the public. Mr. Taft has telegraphed his acceptance and is expected here tomorrow. The conferees held their second session today, and each side prepared to outline a program. Tomorrow they will present their respective versions of what should be incorporated in an agreement to last during the war. The agreement, when reached, will be presented to the secretary of labor for approval and will form the basis of a national labor policy. Appointed on Labor Division Washington, Feb. 26.—J. A. Franklin, of Kansas City, chief of the Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers, was appointed today by Director-General McAdoo as assistant director of the railroad administration’s labor division. He will assist W. S. Carter, director of the division, in negotiations with shop trades.

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