Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 108, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1918 — Page 1

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The Evening Republican

Saturday, May 18th. Grand Opening Gaiety and Princess PRINCESS Marguerite Clark in “Seven Swans” GAIETY Wallace Reid in ’ . ■ I ‘The Things We Love’ Two Big Vaudeville Acts and “Fatty” Arbuckle Comedy NEXT WEEK. “INTOLERANCE”

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY IS, 1918 ,

NEW DRAFT TAKES 3,250

MEN WILL GO TO COLUMBUS BARRACKS, OHIO, NEXT WEEK. Indiana, May 14. —An unexpected and urgent call for fifty thousand draft men has just been made-by the war department, according to a telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder, received today by Major Robert C. Baltzell, state conscription officer. The call is in addition to all other calls which have been made for this month and provides that the entire number of men must be moved to designated camps during the fiveday period beginning May 20. Indiana’s allotment of the fifty thousand men is 3,250. They will be sent to Celumbus barracks, Ohio. General Crowder’s message points out that only white men, physically qualified for general military service, are to be furnished under the call and no men are to be drawn except from Class 1. General Crowder adds that if possible men in this class who now are engaged in planting or other farm work be eliminated from the call but if possible, to use care in selecting those who can best be spared. Major Baltzell stated that quotas will be mailed to local beards tomorrow, based on the number of men left in Class 1, in each district.

NEW MILITIA MAY SEE SERVICE ON BORDER

Indianapolis, Ind., May 14.—Indiana’s new state militia, Which organized after the old Indiana’‘national guard was taken into the Federel service may yet see a little service on its own hook. There is a report in circulation here that the War Department has asked the Indiana officials to state how many troops of the state militia would be willing to enter the Federal service for duty outside the state, and that the state officials had answered that the entire state militia could be available for service. Governor Goodrich declined to make any comment -on the report. It is said that the threatening situation on the Mexican border and in the Mexican oil fields entered into consideration of the matter. Reports from Mexico in recent weeks have told of the activities of German agents in that country against the Uhited States, and of an attempt to shut off the supply of oil from the Tampico fields for the entente allies. Under the law the state militia is not required to perform service outside the state,.but it is believed that practically every man in the present organization would volunteer and take the new oath for foreign service or any other kind of service for the country, if needed. The state militia is composed almost entirely of men of draft age but who are in deferred classes, or of men who are above the draft age. It is thought that the possibility of active service may have a stimulating effect on recruiting for the state militia. There are three regiments in the militia. The First regiment is commanded by Col. W. B. Gray, of Covington, and comprises companies in the' western and southern parts of the state. The Second regiment, under command of Col. Charles A. Garrard, of Indianapolis, includes the Indianapolis companies. The Third regiment is commanded by Col. Harrison, of Columbus City, and is composed of northern Indiana *ompanies. There are thirty-seven companies in the state militia.

JOHN STIVELY CELEBRATES HIS NINETY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY

John Stively, one of the oldest citizens of this community, celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday Tuesday at his home. Mr. Stively was born near Canton, Ohio. He came to Indiana in 1902. The earlier part of his life was spent in his native state. He was a cooper by trade and followed this trade for many years. Mr. Stively is of French origin. Three of his father’s brothers perished in Russia as soldiers of Napoleon. His father came to this country with Lafayette, and later settled here. Mr. Stively is a very devout Christian, and up to his recent illness, was a very faithful attendant at the Methodist church. He received a number of remembrances, among which was a small purse of money from a number of, the men of his church. . The friends of the community wish for him the distinction of celebrating his hundredth-birthday.

WOMEN BEING EMPLOYED IN MONON YARDS

Five women have taken positions in the supply yards at the Monon shops sorting scrap iron. /They are Sttired in blue overall bloomers and ave a woman supervisor. They work nine hours a day and receive the same pay as the men performing similar work in the yards. There have been many applications from women for the wort and quite a number will be employed. Those in charge of the work in the material yard believe the plan will prove successful. —Lafayette Journal.

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“LEFTY” WRITES TO HIS PARENTS

k ' Camp Taylor, Ky., May 11, 1918. Dear Folks: Perhaps you have been wondering why I have not written, but I have not had the time. When one gets some spare time he desire recreation to take his mind off this serious business. As I look around over the room I can see many other young fellows with a longing look in their •eyes —fellows, some of whom no doubt have left the same kind of a home that I have. The change from the care-free, unrestrained easy life that I enjoyed as a civilian jnakes me realize what freedom is and what a wonderful home I had. The full import of the meaning of what I am up against has already swept over me. Don’t think I’m blue and don’t worry, for I’m getting along all right and taking every task assigned to me unflinchingly. Yesterday I was assigned to stable duty. It was humiliatipg to me and I must confess my pride suffered a little jolt, but I never said a word. It is something we are all required to do. There is no discrimination. A group of men taken from all walks of life, no matter what they may have been before they donned the khaki, are as one. Each man is on an equal footing, just as they should be. While on duty yesterday I helped to unload a wagon load of cinders, unloaded hay and grain and helped to feed the. stock. My back ached and my arms were sore, but I didn’t whimper. Guess the officer in charge noticed that I didn’t know much about such work, for he said after telling me to take a saddle off, “I guess you don’t know much about this work, so I will do it for you.” Later on he said, “Say, Bub, some of you birds are going to be put on farms after this war is over, this country’s got too many stiff-collared dudes now.” I smiled to myself. The weather down here is exceedingly inclement. There is a hard, cold t drizzly rain today and there are many disappointed people in Louisville, as this is Derby Day at Churchill Downs. We are not permitted to attend until our quarantine is lifted, which is-next week. Some of the speediest horse-flesh in the country is trodding the turf at the “Downs.”

All the Rensselaer boys have received their second anti-toxin treatment. We are slated for one more. Neither of the two shots have feazed me in the least and if the next one fails to “take” I will be recorded as immune from transmissable diseases. Have a full uniform now. I was given a pair of nine and one-half shoes and still have them, although I have not worn them. Guess they think all soldiers have big feet. I asked for a smaller pair and the sergeant in charge said, “Haven’t any others, sonny; your feet will grow and then those will be all right.” Am still waiting for my feet to grow. Note by the paper where Jasper is to furnish more men. Believe me, when Davy Meyers and Emmet LaRue show up here, Dean and I will be on the .job to yell “Doughboy” at them. Everyone who comes into camp is forced to undergo a baptism of verbal fire, and believe your little boy Dean and I are not going to overlook this opportunity of getting even. •We are practicing now. On Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons we are given a halfholiday and are permitted to roam to our heart’s content, just as long as we stay within our. restricted area. Corporal Dean, Tom McGlinn and myself went to a restaurant to eat last night. We had pork chops, sliced tomatoes, short-cake and other food which is not doled out in camp. Gee, it tasted good and we are now looking forward to your passing through here on your way to Mississippi. We want you to bring some fried chicken to us. Wish you would come this far in the car and leave it here until you return to Indiana, as it would add to our enjoyment and help to pass the time away. Well, it is almost time for mess, so I will draw this letter to a close with the promise to write again soon. With love, HOWARD B. CLARK. 11 Co., 3rd Battalion, Camp Taylor, Ky.

NOTICE TO RED CROSS WORKERS

There is great difficulty in secur-1 ing gauze and other materials for surgical dressings in sufficient quantities to meet the enormous demands of the past few months and the point has been reached where the supply is nearly exhausted. All chapters in the Lake Division have been notified to either close their shops for surgical dressings for a few weeks or curtail the work where only a limited supply is on hand. Our local chapter has a small supply and it is deemed advisable to continue the work for two days a week as long as the materials are available. Until further notice the shop will be open for surgical dressings Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and evening. Those ladies who have been working other days are requested to arrange their time to suit this schedule. We are assured by headquarters that there is a sufficient supply of dressings made in advance to meet all present needs both here and abroad and every effort is being made to bring about a speedy adjustment of this shortage.

HELEN LAMSON.

Supervisor of Surgical Dressings.

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EARL WEST DIES OF PNEUMONIA IN MONTANA

Earl West, son of Mrs. James West, of Rensselaer, died in Billings, Montana, Sunday, the cause of his death being pneumonia. His illness was of only a few days’ duration. Mr. West was thirty-four years of age and a mechanic. He leaves a wife and three children. . His five year old son is also ill with the same disease.

RECEIVES APPOINTMENT.

Miss Florence Ryan of Gillam township and well known in this city, having taught school here for the past year, received word to report at Washington as soon as possible. Miss Ryan took a civil service examination a few months ago and to receive an appoihtment so soon came as a surprise to her. Her work will be clerical and she will report for duty the first of June.

RUSH LAST DRAFT MEN TO FRANCE

Washington, May 14.—Thousands of men called in the last draft quotas will soon be on their way to France. The movement of troops has speeded up to such an extent that soldiers who had no hope of active service within six or eight months perhaps will be on the firing line this summer. Meantime there is a growing impression that British politics have played a part in the mysterious Ottawa statement that Americans would be held back for the final knock-out blow. There was a suggestion that perhaps followers of General Maurice or opponents of Lloyd George had inspired' it The incident also revealed-thlt the brigading plan has not pleased American officers including General Pershing. The episode has tended to uncover a lack of entire teamwork between the war department and General Pershing which may result in a test of strength between Pershing and General March, acting Chief of Staff. It would not be surprising if the reformation of the units brigaded with the British would be undertaken at an early date.

aNGffUMV* RNMENT

HIGHER RAH. RATES CONING

BOTH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT RATES TO BE RAISED IN NEAR FUTURE. Three cent passenger rates is • probability of the near future under the government control of railroads and an increase of 25 per cent in freight rates will be made at the same time. It is probable, hovever, that a one cent per mile passenger rate will be made for the soldiers. All excursions or reduced rates are to be abolished and if you want to travel from now on you will have to pay a stiff price to ride. A dispatch from Washington says: Estimates made today by railroad administration officials indicate that an increase of at least 25 per cent, in freight and passenger rates will be necessary this year to meet, the higher costs of fuel, wages, equipment and other operation expenses now set between $600,000,000 and $75,000,000 more than last year. Recommendation that rates be raised by approximately this percentage has been made to Director General McAdoo by his advisors. He is expected to act within the next six weeks and to put increases _ into effect immediately. Shippers, will be permitted to appeal to the interstate commerce commission ‘ under the railroad act, and final decision will be with President Wilson. Such an increase as is proposed would be the biggest in the history of American railroads, as the percentage is larger than any ever sought by the railroads under private management, and would apply alike to the entire country. Both classes and commodity schedules would be affected. Rate experts of the interstate commerce commission and railroad administration how are at work on new schedules. Any increase to be ordered will be arranged in a manner to preserve rate relationships between communities and regions, officials said today, so that industries and commercial interests will be subject to the same degree of rate competition as at present. Passenger fares would be raised under the plan suggested to about three cents a mile, from the existing general rate of a little less than 2% cents. The proposed increases, it is estimated, would yield about $900,000,000—5700,000,000 in freight, and $200,000,000 in passenger revenues. This would leave a margin about the estimated increased operating expenses eventually, but since the new rates would not go into effect until the year is half over, their yield would fall several hundred million dollars short of meeting the anticipated deficit this year. The estimate of increased wage is based on the probability that the director general will approve a general scheme of higher pay for workmen in accordance with the railroad wage commission's recommendations which called for an addition of $300,000,000 to the $2,000,000,000 pay roll of last year.

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