Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 80, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1918 — Page 1

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No. 80.

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TO GET AFTER INCOME TAX DELINQUENTS

Washington, April 11.—-Thousands of cases of failure to file income tax returns have been uncovered by internal agents and steps are being taken to compel' the filing of delinquent reports and payment of proper penalties. Officials also discovered that a number a of companies and individual filed incomes or excess profits too low and they will be forced to make supplemental reports.

COURT NOTES.

April 11. J<#m A. Dunlap, attorney for'A. S. and Nelson Shaffer, filed complaint against Vern Jennings to foreclose lien on a Certain E. M. F. Studebaker automobile. Demand $76.00. - \ April U. Edward P. Horan, appointed guardian for Mary B. Horan, a person of unsound mind. .. April 11. C. S. Chamberlain et al withdraw appeal heretofore filed in the Oliver ditch. ,

DR. WEDDERSPOON TONIGHT.

Do not fail to hear Dr. Wedderspoon at the Methodist church tonight. Subject “Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush.” This is a worth while lecture. No one canTaffert to miss it. Come and bring a friend, pie public is most cordially invited to attend.

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our many friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness and sympathy in the death of our dear mother and grandmother. AUGUgTUS yEOMAN, LUCY E. YEOMAN, ROSCOE V. HALSTEAD.

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NEWTON POLITICAL GOOSIP FROM THE ENTERPRISE

The spring primaries are but a little over three weeks away, the date being Tuesday, May 7. The several candidates are officially before the sovereign voter for choice, and there will be a few strong contests on the Republican ticket. Dwight M. Kinder, of Lake cdunty is the candidate for Joint Senator. The people of Newton county will take little interest in his candidacy and it is hardly probable he will take the trouble to come down into this county to solicit support. He does not need it and knows the fact. Attorney J. C.~Murphey, of Morocco has announced his candidacy for Prosecuting attorney for the judicial circuit composed of Newton and Jasper counties, and has nno opposition, either in his own party or otherwise. Mr. Murphey has the qualifications necessary to fill the office with credit. j? John J. SellJsthe Republican candidate for county treasurer, without omdtion. Mr. Sell is a young business man of Brook and his honesty and integrity is vouched for by those who know him best. There are three candidates for Recorder, James W. White of Kentland, A. K. Verrill of Goodland, and Edgar Stewart of Mt. Ayr. The party can choose either without making a mistake. All three are good Republicans and competent to “ discharge the duties of the office.

Earl Gardner is the Republican candidate for Sheriff. Mr. Gardner | has been a resident of Kentland for j three years, hailing from a strong Republican county and a Republican; family. He has not an extended i acquiantance over the county, but his Kentland friends will vouch that he is a clean, honest and square young man. Josiah R. Deardurff for Surveyor, Jeptha Staton for Commissioner first district, and Summer H. Dickinson for commissioner - Second district, now serving in the offices to which they aspire, are so well and favorably known over the county that they need no introduction at this time. There are seven candidates for councilmen, namely, Isaac N. Best, Henry J. Christenson, C. L. Constable, Abram Deweese, Samuel Kindig, Bert Miller, and Harry Warr. The latter six are now giving satisfactory service as councilmen, and Mr. Best is the present county coroner. The Democrats made no nomination for councilmen. There will be two candidates for assessor on ithe Republican ticket, Henry H. Dowing, the present incumbent, and Frank Cox of Morocco. Both are worthy of the place. As a whole the ticket measures up well, .and after weeding out the extra candidates through the process of the primary the party will have-a gopd ticket to present before the votera at the November election. To secure the nomination of a good ticket, and then assure its election, is the first duty of all good citizens. To enjoy the right to vote you must register between April 8 and October 7. Do not neglect this very important duty.

WANTED. All able-bodied men of good character between 18 and 46 years of age, to form another company of Liberty Guards in Rensselaer to complete full battalion in Jasper county. Men exempt from the draft or those placed in deferred classes for slight defects should join, and men in classes one and two are especially urged to join and prepare themselves for active military service. There is no room in Jasper county for slacker* at this time. Apply to tiie undersigned at the armory Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 8 and 9 p. m. J. M. Sauser, County Organizer.

ALL ABOARD FOR FENDIG’S BIG ONCE CENT SALE, APRIL 11, 12 AND 13.

- RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1918.

HUNS CONTINUE FIERCE ATTACK

FOE DRIVES IN WEDGES TO DEPTH OF SIX MILES—FAIL AT VITAL POINTS. Swinging his heaviest legions and mightiest guns far to the north of the Picardy battlefield, Field Marshal von EBndenburg now is driving attack after attack against the British lines between Arras and Ypres. Charging across the level country behind a tempest of high explosives and gas shells the Germans have succeeded by terrific fighting in penetrating the British defenses at points over a front of nearly thirty miles to a depth of almost six-miles just to the south of Ypres. The Joss of Armentiers is admitted by the British, but this was expected from the trend of events in that sector during the last few days. The enemy had driven in on both sides of the town and holding out longer by the British would have imperiled the whole line. So far as known, the withdrawal of the British forces from Armentieres was orderly and was only for the purpose of straightening out the line in the region where the German pressure is the heaviest. The British have stood firm at vital points along the line. Wytschaete is still held by Field Marshal Heag’s men, who also maintain their grip on Messines Ridge. Lestrem, Ploegsteert and Ploegsteert wood and Hollebeke, against which furious assaults have been launched only to break down or be nullified by British counter attacks. A terrific attack made against Hollebeke and Wytchsaete was completely repulsed with great loss to the Germans.

This particular part of the battle line in the west has been the scene of terrible fighting for nearly four years. Armentieres marked the furthest retirement in this region of the French, British and Belgians in August and September, 1914. Just to the north, near Ypres, the Germans on April 22, 1916, first loosed on the Canadian troops their poisonous gas, and here on December 19, the same year, they drove hard at the thin line of Canadians in a desperate effort to reach Calais. Oil both occasions the Canadians beat back the enemy and held their lines intact. * Nearby the British launched their counter offensive in February, 1916, and withstood fiercest attacks. Ypres has devolved into a major operation, it would appear, and the Germans, using their massed attacks system, are not counting the losses inflicted upon them in their advance. So far they have gained little of great tactical value. The high ground along the front is still held by the British forces and the retirements here and there have not as yet endangered the integrity of the line from Arras to the North sea. While this battle is going on there is a lull in the struggle before Amiens. Sinqe the announcement that American troops had made their appearance in the sectors occupied by the British there has been nothing to show they have actually entered into the battle.

U. S. MARINES LAND AT RUSSIAN PORT— CONTROL DOCK

Harbin, Friday, April s.—American marines have been landed at Vladivostok, as well as British and Japanese forces, according to advices from that port. The Americans are in control of the docks, while the Japanese are guarding the railway and ammunition depots.

THIS WAR MUST BE FOUGHT ON EUROPEAN SOIL

Your very preferred attention is called to the striking page with the above title in this issue of the Republican. This advertisement was| contributed by and paid for by THE TRUST AND SAVINGS BANIC of Rensselaer. This is a stirring appeal to all to buy Liberty Loan Bonds and the bank is very anxious that its many customers take advantage of the opportunity to subscribe for their bonds through their institution. The Trust A Savings Bank is making a strenuous campaign and while its allotment is very heavy the officers of the bank are very anxious that the allotment be over-subscrib-ed.

0. K. Rainier was called to Oshkosh, Wis., by the death of his ten month's old grandson, Sonny Barnes, son of Dr. *hd Mrs. Barnes. The cause of the death of the baby is not known. Frank Haskell was able to leave the hospital Thursday, after having been confined there for about three weeks. He is feeling much better and has lost about sixty pounds in weight. He will leave for his home pear Winamac Saturday. BEAUTIFUL POTTED FLOWERS. Have you seen those beautiful potted flowers of Holden's Buy one today for mother. Your wife would appreciate them, too. John H. Holden, Florist.

FOR NOMINATION FOR STATE GEOLOGIST

Editor of The Republican, Rensselaer, Indiana. - • I wish to announce my candidacy j for the nomination of state geologist, subject to the Republican nominating I covnention. As I made the race four 'years ago, when the chances for election were not very bright, and put forth my best, efforts for the election of the ticket and helped to carry the Republican banner to victory in one of the few districts (7th) which won out at that time, I feel that I am entitled to this nomination. The state is still rich in unexploited mineral resources, especially coal and road building materials, all of which are so badly needed at this time—the soil of the state is beginning to need scientific attention—the water power and transportation which will probably be a very important subject for consideration in the near future are now lying absolutely dormant. Should Ibe successful in receiving this nomination and be elected, I pledge my best efforts toward bringing the office to the highest state of efficiency with regard to these matters as well as all others connected with this department. - - I received my scientific education at Purdue University (class ’97). Was one of the first to volunteer with the 27th Indiana Battery for the War with Spain and served four years in the regular army, two of which were spent in active service in the Philippines. When this country declared war with Germany, I was one of the first to volunteer for active service, levaing my business and spent three months at the Fort Harrison Training Camp, at which I received a deferred commission and am still willing and ready to serve my country in any capacity and whenever needed. I have been an active Republican all my life and pledge my best efforts to the election of the entire ticket, whether I am personally successful or not. Thanking you for anything you may do in my behalf and trusting to see you personally, I am, Yours very truly, * HARRY R. CAMPBELL.

WAR SUMMARY.

The death grapple between Briton ami Teuton on the twenty-five mile front in Flanders rages on. White Sheet Ridge—an almost ironical surname, now that the famous range is once more bathed in blood—was early, today still firmly held by the British. Crown Prince Rupprecht’s shock troops had nibbled away slices of the eastern slopes, but the Canadians in brilliant counter attacks bayonetted the invaders and recovered every foot of the ridge. Haig means to hold it at all costs, for with its fall his whole Arras-Ypres line must cave in. The German -wedges north and south of the Lye have been pushed further ahead. Armentieres, hopelessly outflanked and reeking with poisonous fumes, has been -abandoned by the British. At last accounts the latter were holding the Teutons on this line: Southeast'of Ypress, Wytschaete, Wytschaete Ridge, Ploegstreet Wood, Steenwercke, Estaires, Lestrem and Givenchy. The aim of the German drive in proceeding in almost the identical fashion of his eastern campaigns, especially in northwestern Russia. Strategic railway centers and subsequently the lines that radiate from them form his chief objectives. "Cripple the enemy’s comiiHsnication system” in his “leitmotiv” in this whole mammoth offensive. Having paralyzed the Amiens sectors of the Calais-Paris railways, he proposes now to put out of commission the supply lines feeding the British northern armies from the channel ports.

MRS. BARBARA BARENDA DIED THURSDAY EVENING.

Mrs. Barbara Barenda, eighty years of age, and living ten miles northwest of Rensselaer just over the Newto ncounty line, died Thursday evening at five o’clock Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Barenda came to this country with her husband and family twentytwo years ago from Bohemia, and has made her home in Newtoii county continuously since that time. The deceased leaves to mourn their loss, two sons, Frank and Jos. of Newton county. Edward Lane of this city, is a nephew of Mrs. Barenda. 7 The funeral wifi be held Saturday morning at nine o’clock at the-Cath-olic church and burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.

FUNERAL FLOWERS.

We specialize on funeral flowers, cut flowers and floral designs for all occasions. Plants for the lawn, porch boxes and baskets and ferns. Tomato, cabbage—in fact everything for the garden, ready by May 1, and enough for everybody too. Better phone us your order for cut flowers for decoration day and avoid being disappointed. Satsifaction guaranteed. Beautiful flowers are the smiles of God’s goodness. Phone 216-Green.

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THE BRIDGE TO THE RHINE

(By Herbert Kaufman In The May Cosmopolitan.) Germany held us in contempt, believing avarice shall finally seduce our strength, that the cost of halting her infernal career must damn the United States and dull its steel. She thinks we love dollars too much to turn them into guns and fleets and planes—that YOU have set a shoddy price beyond which you’ll not pay for manhood and woman’s sanctity and rights of children.

Because we so long generously forebore against the measurement of any white race by the hideous truths shrieked from Belgium and Servia and Armenia and northern France; because such stark • atrocity challenged credence; because we did not strike at the first insult to our soverignty; because we had the patience of the brave just, giving the nation time to choose whether its soni should bleed and its great wealths be free to all Democracy. Berlin read cowardice and venality in America’s heart and still feeds fanaticism with this tawdry lie. Answer the Hun! Build a golden bridge to the Rhine, and crowd it with liberating armies until France is clea nagain and Albert may go home to heal his mangled realm. ■ V** , Show the Kaiser that we mean to keep launching ships, raising regiments, and financing the government. Tell the vandal kings that they “shall not pass.” Let the fortunes and the savings and the wages of native-born and emigrant cry across seas that we ARE money mad—FIGHTING MONEY mad —that we’ll empty our pockets and our veins to avenge justice and pledge the world to peace. The billions of the millions whose series endured humiliation and hungered of body ahd soul, yonder in Europe, must now end the brutal autocracies from which they fled. The one record of real AmTerican citizens today is the subscription list of the Liberty Loans. BUY ANOTHER BOND! *

Rev. Strecker received a check today for SI.OO in payment of a pair of binoculars sent to the navy department some weeks ago. At the end of the war this will be returned if practicable and the one dollar payment will then constitute the rental price. The navy some time ago made a request for the use of all binoculars, spy glasses, telescopes, sextants and thermometers owned by private individuals owing to tiie great demand for these created by the war. Floyd Elder, who was discharged from the service last week at Hattiesburg, Miss., where he was a member of the 137 Field Artillery, came Thursday evening for a visit with friends. He had been confined to the camp hospital for fifteen weeks prior to his discharge, suffering with an ulcer of the stomach. However the treatment he received there did not benefit him, and it is probable that he will undergo an operation soon. Floyd's parents now live in Indianapolis, but it is probable he will remain here and attempt to securer work on a farm in the hopes that his health may be benefitted. See Chas. Fefley for trees, vines and shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For spring delivery. If you have a house for rent, rent it through the Classified column of The Republican.

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E. J. RANDLE APPOINTED JASPER SILO LEADER

Ed. J. Randle, of Rensselaer, has been appointed silo leader for Jasper county. He has been summoned to attend a state silo conference held in Indianapolis, April 25th, where plans for the silo drive will be outlined by the Indiana committee on food production and conservation. The work of Mr. Randle will be done in co-operation with the Better Farming association, county agent, food comipittee, and the county council of defense.

HOOVER WOULD STOP GRAIN SPECULATION

Washington, April 11.—The suggestion that private warehouses which handle grain futures restrict their business to legitimate customers and eliminate minor speculation was made to grain exchanges today by Food Administrator Hoover. The recommendation was made in a letter which Mr. Hoover replied to a notification by the exchanges of self-im-posed restrictions for June and July trading.

“CHICKEN” JOE MISSES THE HANGMAN’S ROPE

Springfield, 111., April 11. —Governor Lowden today commuted the sentence of “Chicken” Joe Campbell a negro, to life imprisonment on recommendation of the board of pardons and paroles. Campbell was convicted of the murder of the wife of former Warden Allen of the Joliet penitentiary and was sentenced to be hanged at Joliet tomorrow.

TO SUCCEED HIMSELF AS JOINT STATE SENATOR.

The Rensselaer Republican, Rensselaer, Indiana. Dear Editor: Please announce in your columns that I am a candidate to succeed myself as joint state senator for Lake,Porter, Jasper and Newton counties, subject to the wishes of the Republican voters in the primaries to be held May 7, 1918. - Yours very truly, D. M. KINDER.

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