Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1918 — Page 1

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No. 68.

LOOK AROUND THEN See our rugs and get our prices. We have more rugs than all the other stores in the county combined. W. J. WRIGHT ’ 9

BAN ON COLORED EGGS

Alas! for the Easter egg of gaudy rainbow hue. This year you must not color or otherwise camouflage them if by so doing they are rendered unfit for food. You may have eggs all right, but keep them in their pristine purity of color, just as Biddy turns them out at the egg factory. This regulation was issued Thursday by Dr. Harry E. Barnard, federal food administrator for Indianaa and a copy of which was received by the county administrator. The state administrator held that candy eggs encourage an unnecessary and unusual consumption of sugar, which in this crisis might serve to hasten a serious famine. Roscoe E. Doolittle, chief of the central district of the bureau of chemistry, United States department of agriculture, and J. S. Abbott, chemist in charge of state food and drug control of the same department, tvere in conference with Dr. Barn, ard and his deputies Wednesday. Their visit was to establish a still closer relationship between the department of agriculture and the food administration, particularly for the encouragement of increased food production, by increased planting. Food conditions over the state are declared to be in the main satisfactory.

THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY of Rensselaer, Ind., will sell you a guaranteed tire for SI.OO profit, each. Any size. Also gasoline at 1 cent per gallon profit. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE BIGGEST STABS —BEST PLAYS— Free Silverware Coupons Every Day. TONIGHT Blue Ribbon Feature. Ben Christie in “Blind Justice” T Acts —Also Comedy—B Reels in All. 10c and 16c. Saturday, March 30th. New Artcraft. Mary Pickford “The Little Princess” F IBS W f• I Eg > < • ><< ‘ flffl t\F BJ if Mary Pickford I : >> : :. : ’-:‘X is m The LittlePnncen' 1 : •> ;Xj» AN AJ2KEAPT PlCTuee 3 > ff—10c %nd 15c. Monday. April Ist. Alice Joyce and Harry Morey In “The Courage of Silence” Also Good Comedy. AU BEATS lOC.

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TEN YOUNG MEN LEFT FOR CAMP TAYLOR TODAY

Ten draftees left Rensselaer this morning for Camp Taylor, Ky., to begin an intensive training period, which is to fit them for duties oversea. The conscription board found more men on hand this morning prepared to go than was needed and was forced to make some last minute changes. Some farmer boys who had previously been exempted for agricultural reasons were on hand and asserted their willingness to go, and, since their order numbers came ahead of some of those who had been notified to leave, their requests were granted. The following were the ten finally selected to go: George Donnelly, Guy Peek, Paul Karr, Joseph Reeve, Jesse Grimm, Leslie Zellars, Herbert Bozelle, Lonnie Dowell, Horace Charais and Frank Boes. The revised list of those to leave April 3 has not been completed.

$53,770,000 INDIANA’S THIRD LOAN ALLOTMENT.

Indianapolis, March * 28.—Indiana’s minimum allotment of the third Liberty loan has been fixed at approximately $53,770,000. Walter S. Greenough, director of publicity for Indiana, announced tonight. This conclusion was reached at a meeting in Chicago today, attended by Geo. H. Dunscombe, director of sales for Indiana; Will jl. Wade, vice director of sales for Indiana; Chester A. Jewett, assistant to Mr. Wade, and other executive head§ of the .Liberty loan sales campaign in the five states of the seventh federal reserve district. The total allotment for the district is $425,000,000. A meeting of the quota committee for the state has been called for Monday when work of apportioning the state’s allotment among the sixty eight counties in the federal reserve district will be taken. The quota committee is composed of Will H. Wade, Indianapolis; Will G. Irwin, Columbus; Ralph Todd, Bluffton; A. C. .Royce, Terre Haute, and Chester A. Jewett, Indianapolis.

AND 50 AUTOMOBILES.

Doug Fairbanks Wanted Whole Town Turned Out If He Spoke For the Loan. Kansas City, March 28.—The engagement of Douglas Fairbanks, motion picture actor, to speak here April 20, in the interest of the Liberty Loan drive in the tenth federal reserve district was cancelled tonight, it was announced by E. E Violette, chairman of the speakers’ bureau of the district. Mr. Violette said he had taken this action following receipt of a letter from Fairbanks’ representative in which a parade led ’fey’ the mayor and city officials witn at least fifty automobiles, was asked to meet the actor and convey him through the streets. The letter also suggested, Mr. Violette said, that the governor and his staff be invited to participate in the parade.

NO SCHOOL SATURDAY.

On account of it being the regular teachers’ examination day, there will be no school in Rensselaer on Saturday.

HOW ABOUT THAT TICKET FOR EASTER DANCE TUESDAY NIGHT? GET ONE!

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1918.

DEMOCRATS PLAY AT POLITICS

TIME IS TOO SERIOUS TO TRY TO MAKE POLITICAL HEROES. Vice-President Marshall, Senator Lewis of Illinois and Governor Cox of Ohio, and many'other distinguished Democratic politicians, have been up in Wisconsin making speeches to try to persuade the people of that state to defeat the Republican candidate, Representative Lernoot, in the special election for senator to be held on April 2. One would think that the VicePresident might be able to find some problems at Washington that should receive his attention. The same may be true of Senator Lewis. It is also possible that the governor of Ohio has some official duties he might attend to at the capitol of his state. President Wilson has sent Marshall into Wisconsin, and more than that he has sent a message urging the election of Davis, the Democratic nominee —— -

Representative Lenroot has made a splendid record in the lower house of congress. He made his race for the nomination for senator on absolute loyalty grounds. He has voted for every measure that has come before the congress, since the war that was for the purpose of assisting in the prosecution of the war. Yet this great non-partisan administration has turned its big guns on him and is trying to defeat him.

In face of the above there is a tendency on the part of the party in power to insist that partisanism be laid aside. We are asked to be paOne who feels an anxiety for the outcome of the war and who dares to ask questions is called disloyal The facts of the matter are that the Democratic party today is as it always has been, thoroughly incomp.?.:ent Early in rhe administration o* Woodrow Wilson panic threatened th--, c ountry and the party was saved from its usual hard times regime by the war. Then a failure would simply have meant a lull in the great industries of the country, accompanied by soup houses and an army of the idle and unemployed. Now, at this critical time it means vastly more. The lack of vision al--1 >wed two of the most sacred years of the life of this republic to pass by with no concern as tc the impending ?.or id menace, growing rtf ore threatening and more fearful every dav. Great statesmen like Theodo-c Roosevelt and many others urged that we begin to prepare. That we build more ships, more guns and that we take some notice of the fact that we were sweeping on toward a condition that would mean our ruin. The answer to this clear warning of reason was that he kept us out of war, and that one would rather be a live coward rather than a dead hero. Mr. Wilson was elected with the belief that |ie would keep this nation out of war but the electoral college had barely adjourned until he found it absolutely necessary to declare war on Germany. In this last act he had the most loyal support offcthe country. Since that day he has not asked for a single necessary thing ‘ which has not been granted. He asked for soldiers and the reply of the congress was the enactment of the conscription law by which he may have anytime he wants them, millions of the best soldiers on earth. He asked for money and. laws to raise vast sums from revenue, income and excess taxes have been put in operation. Every bond issue has been over-subscribed. They will continue to be oversubscribed. The great organizations of the Red Cross, YoUhg Men’s and Women’s Christian Associations and the Catholic Order of Knights of Columbus are doing a work that can only be supported by those whose loyalty is as deep seated as parental love. Never in the history of any nation has the minority party been so anxious to assist the party in power to effectively handle the problems in hand, as had the Republican party during this critical srisis. A year has passed since the nation declared war. The president has been granted autocratic powers. Everything in the way of men and money has been provided and yet we are not at this moment as effective in this war as we should be. From across the sea comes the mournful cry—“ Give us more men.” At this very moment the possibility of defeat faces the noble soldiers of America and her great allies. We are*, still working on the models of our airplanes and machine guns. Anxiety is gnawing at the very heart of mothers and fathers who have sons in that conflict and they feel that they have a right to know what is being done fb help these sons win a victory over the Hun. Great promises made by the secretary of war have not been fulfilled. Germany knows our weakness and her awful drive at this time is for the purpose of trying to bring about a decision before this great nation can become effective. The time has come when those with whom we have trusted the fate of our boys, those to whom we have pledged everything we have in the world, must assure us that efficiency to the greatest degree and nothing short of that will be tolerated. The time is here whep a plain,

WILL LIVE ON COLORADO RANCH

Prof, and Mrs. Lee Hovorka will leave in a few days for Colorado, where they will be located upon a large ranch about twenty-four miles out of Grand Junction. The absence of Prof, and Mrs. Hovorka will be keenly felt by the people of Rensselaer. Both have a host of vtery close personal friends, who regret exceedingly to have them leave. The professor has done much for musical culture in the city and his efficient help along this line will be a great loss and it will be keenly felt by all lovers of music in this city. Mrs. Hovorka is very popular with the ladies of the city and has been a prominent character in many of the social activities among the women of Rensselaer. The Republican is speaking for a host of friends of the Hovorka’s when we wish them continued happiness and the greatest of success in their new home.

DEATH ON INCREASE IN ARMY TRAINING CAMP?

Washington, March 28—Although health conditions in general among the troops training in this country are described in this week’s report of the division of field sanitation as “very good” deaths among the soldiers increased from 180 the week before to 223. Pneumonia increased in the national army and regulars but in the national guard epidemic diseases are declining.

Good clean onions 50c a bushel, 25c for a half bushel. Culls to give away, Saturday, March 30. B. Forsythe.

open and above-board statemeni of the real condition should be made by the administration. The time is here now when the president should pay less attention to the Democratic party and his son-in-law and give his undivided attention to the winning of the war. It is time to call into the activities of the government our greatest men, of the nation whether Democrats or Republicans. The time is here and now for us to be more concerned about the boys in the trenches than the politicians of the country; to be more concerned about wining this war than the making of some great political heroes with whom to enter the next great political contest. Tell the whole truth. Keep the people posted. Pay attention to criticism that has for its sole purpose the correction of the evils which are sure to be our undoing if not corrected. Widen the circle of those who are to help in this stupendous task beyond a little inner circle of close personal and political friends.

It is time for the administration to stop accusing the Republicans of being partisans, and at the same time to be using every possible influence to further the cause of the Democratic party. The Democrats won the last election by the most disgraceful deceit. Will they lose-the war on account of bigotry? Thus far, in many ways, our conduct in the war has been unsatisfactory to this country and our allies. If we are to help win the war we must stop depending on fine language and soft handed gentlemen and get down to rock bed, strenuous earnest effort. If the world is to be saved from the Hun, the United States must get into the conflict with five million soldiers and with a hundred million dollars, and, if necessary, annihilate all political difference. Republicans demand that the administration quit playing politics and that it get into the war game with a single purpose, and that purpose is to put Germany upon her knees.

The World’s Greatest Spectacle ANTONY and CLEOPATRA AT THE STAR THEATRE TONIGHT In 8 massive and magnificent parts. This production has never been equaled in richness and splendor. Don’t Fail To See It AT THE STAR TONIGHT Admission 10 & 15c.

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COUNCIL OF DEFENSE TELLS HOW TO AVOID CONFUSION

On Sunday morning, March 31, standard time throughout the United States will be advanced one hour. All clocks should be set forward so that 7 a. m., formerly, will become Ba. m. This changed time is to continue until the last Sunday in October. Adhere to former schedules and habits, but an conformity with the new time. Make no changes in hour of meetings, and no confusion will result. —INDIANA STATE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE. In order to prevent any confusion which might result from the observance of the new daylight saving law, which goes into effect at 2 o’clock Sunday morning, March 31, Daniel B. Luten, secretary of the scientific research committee of the State Council of Defense, has issued the following bulletin: “On Sunday morning, March 31, the daylight saving law will go into effect throughout the United States. It provides that standard time will be advanced one hour at 2 a. m. Sunday, so that 2 a. m. standard time becomes three a. m. This changed time will continue as the legal standard time until the last Sunday in October. “The Western Union Telegraph Company has sent to all of its local agencies notice of the government order to set forward all clocks that are under their jurisdiction. It is expected that all railroads and in fact all users of standard time will comply at that time or as quickly thereafter as possible. “If every clock through the United States is set forward one hour Sunday morning, the earlier the better, no confusion will result, and all public meetings, churches, theaters, etc., will open at the same scheduled time as formerly iby the clocks, although in reality one hour earlier by the sun. Those who do not comply with the law will create confusion. “All patriotic citizens will promptly move their clocks one hour ahead on Sunday morning and adhere strictly to their former programs. The net result will be that the sun will rise one hour later, while all human activities go on as before.”

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. 9:30 Sunday school. In accordance with a custom established by our school, the classes will bring their Easter offering in the form of silver dollars. This always makes a very impressive service. There will also be a special Easter program at the Sunday school hour. 10:45 Morning worship and baptism of infants and adults and reception of members. The choir will render several Easter selections. The organ selections rendered by Mrs. Gwin will also be in harmony with the spirit of the day. 6:00 Epworth League. Topic, “Lessons from the Christ’s Forty Days.” Leader, John Stockton. 7:00 Evening worship and sermon by the pastor. Theme, “The Meaning of Easter.” The pastor is very desirous that every member of the church attend at least one of the meetings of the day. The Epworth League will hold a prayer meeting on Easter morning at 6:30. The meeting this Friday evening will close the series of meetings. The pastor will preach on the subject, “The Cross of Christ.”

LISTEN. Do you know that meal made from corn not kiln dried has a better and more natural corn flavor. We have some select white corn from which we are grinding some of this meal. Also corn flour. If your grocer can’t supply you call the mill. Phone 456. 45c, Bth of sack. IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS. i Art Tuteur went to Madison Thursday, where he will spent. I Easter.

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FILES SUIT FOR $20,000 IN MASSACHUSETTS COURT.

Springfield, Mass., March 28.—A suit for $20,000 damages has been filed by Everett Halstead of Rensselaer, Ind., against Frank H. Campbell, the plaintiff alleging, misrepresentations by the defendant in a transaction by which Mr. Halstead bought of the defendant the farm in Agawam known as the Hubbard place. A suit, brought by Mr. Campbell against Mr. Halstead for $7,000 balance due on the farm, is now pending in the superior court In this suit Mr. Halstead was last fall held in custody for a few weeks until he could furnish a bond to secure payment of any possible judgment. He was attending the dairy show at the time.

WHITE CO. COUNCIL OPPOSES TEACHING OF GERMAN

The following resolution on the question of teaching German in the public schools has been passed: To the Citizens of White County: Whereas, a state of intense warfare exists between the United States of America and the German Empire, the purpose, spirit and conduct of which war has revealed to the people of the United States the undesirable features and principles of the Prussian autocratic government: and Whereas, These undesirable features and principles permeate the .German literature and are treated herein with a presumptions egotism, that may create in the reader of such literature a tendency to approval of said principles, such as is injurious to our youth who give time and study to the German language in our public schools; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the White County Council of Defense look with disfavor at the continued use of German in our schools and demand that the several school boards of Education of White county direct its elimination from our school system. W. J. HINKLE, Chairman. E. J. HUFF, Secretary.

If anyone who has had the misfortune to lose stock during the cold spell will notify us, we will be glad to call and get it. A. L. Padgitt, phone 65. Onion sets 10c a gallon to 25c * gallon for choice stock at storage, Saturday, March 30, at 8:00 a. m. to 4~:00 p. m. B. Forsythe. STARTHEATRE Properly Presenting the Beet in Photoplays. TODAY The Big Photoplay Special. “CLEOPATRA” The super feature deluxe in 8' parts. A feature that everyone will enjoy. A splendid production wonderfully staged with beautiful scenic effects. Admission 10c and 15c. SATURDAY—Bi* Double Show. JUNE ELVIDGE in “THE STRONG WAY” World-Brady picture. It starts off with a rush and ends with a smashing climax which will lift you from your seat. MARGUERITE SNOW s and ) KING BAGGOT/ * in “THE EAGLE’S EYE 10c and 15c.

MONDAYMME. PETROVA in “THE SOUL OF A MAGDALEN” A Metro wonder play of a girl who "found” herself. ddwi—lea 10c.

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