Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 133, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1918 — Page 1

No. 133.

RUGS We moved our entire - rug stock to the first floor of our store and • sold 36 room size rugs in May.' If you are / . - — -- «—i T — — going to need a new rug this spring you should buy now. Rugs will be 50 per cent higher in 3 months. W. J. WRIGHT

BULLETIN.

Paris, June 12.—The French troops made further advances •round Belloy and St. Maur and have captured four hundred additional prisoners, some cannon and machine guns, according to the war office announcement tonight. They have also reoccupied Mont Court and part of' Bussiares, north of the Marne. The official report says that the French troops were withdrawn east of the Oise, along the line of Bailly, Tracy-te-Val and Memboel, under the protection of covering detachments, without the enemy being aware of the movement. While most .of the German attacks were repulsed, the enemy succeeded Jn getting a foothold on the southern bank of the Matz river, occupying the village of Melicocq and adjoining heights. Berlin, June 12.—(Via London.) ■—The French have evacuated Carlepont wood on the east bank of the Oise, according to the announcement by general headquarters today, and the Germans are making advances along this important line. Nowhere else along the battle front running from Mont Didier to the region around Noyon is any claim made to further advances by the Germans. On the contrary, the latest communication shows that the enemy everywhere has been busily engaged in attempts to hold back the French and other allied troops, among them some Americans.

RECENT BIRTHS.

A still born son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ames, of Rensselaer, Week nesday evening. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. 0. G. Bisher, of Hanging Grove township, Thursday morning. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Stockwell, of Rensselaet, Tuesday. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Ross, of Chicago, Thursday morning.

Mrs. Homer Hendrickson went to Lafayette today. —THE MOVIES—AT THE PRINCESS TONIGHT ‘ Select PicturesConstance Talmadge "The Studio Giri” 10c and 45c. / ■■ - . - - - ' — FRIDAY— Beautiful Carmel Meyers ‘The Wife He Bought’ Also Good Comedy. 10c and 15c.

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WILL MEET IN RENSSELAER

CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS TO HOLD NEXT MEETING HERE. Through the influence of our ieiiow townsman, Hon. E. P. Honan and William Beck, who returned Wednesday from the state meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters held at Ft. Wayne, Rensselaer was selected as the next meeting place for this order. Lafayette was a prominent contender for this honor out when Col. Honan told the delegates what a magnficent city we have here on the Iroquois the delegates promptly agreed with him and voted to come to this city,” although not the largest city in Indiana. The Catholic Order of Foresters is composed of all nationalities, also people of ail races. During the convention a message was sent to President Wilson telling him that this great order was back of him in everything he desired done to win the war. Col. Honan was again selected a trustee of the state order and for the twentieth time was elected a delegate to the national convention of the order which meets in Duluth, Minn.

NEW REGULATIONS FOR MARRIED MEN

Under new regulations being prerpared by the provost marshal, married men whose wives are capable of supporting themselves and married men whose wives are not dependent on them for support will be placed in Class 1 while many more in Class 1 will be pronounced fit only for limited service. The recent work or fight” order, the reclassification and the new regulations will dove-tail and round-out the draft machine but the work shifting labor from non-essential industry may begin immediately.

THURSDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Dorothy Frye, who underwent an operation for appendicitis, is doing nicely. Mrs. A. G. Work is improving. The four mothers and babies are doing nicely. Mr. W. A. McCurtain, Mr. Chas. Eggleston, Mrs. VanArsdel and Mrs. Clark Johnson are all improving. s Miss Pauline Comer, who had her tonsils removed, went to her home today. Grandmother Robinson remains about the same.

DEDICATION OF SERVICE FLAG NEXT SUNDAY

Union township will dedicate its •service flag next Sunday with a celebration in the public park at Parr in the afternoon at 2:00 o’clock There will be two or three speakers present. The Rensselaer band will furnish the music. The Red Cross and Home Guards will be represented. AU mothers of the boys from Union township now in the war are especially invited to be present so that they can pin the stars on the flag. The public is cordially invited to be present at the dedication.

Washington, June 12.—Senator Johnson, of California, in a speech tdday called upon the administration to explain why Major General Leonard Wood is kept at home instead of being sent to France with his division.

SEEKS EXPLANATION.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1918.

LETTERS FROM OUR SOLDIERS

THE REPUBLICAN IS PLEASED TO PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING LETTERS. BUMMER DAVISSON HAS NEW FORD May 14, 1918, At The Front. Dear Father and Mother:—l have a little time now and will write you a short letter, as the weather .is very, rainy and damp up here. It is had for every one. We have had quite a long voyage the last few days. Did you get thie letter I wrote about a week ago? We have been living on nothing ■and water, for a few days because of traveling I guess. It’s certainly wonderful how rapid one can reduce on a diet like that. We all highly recommend this diet for fat folks. It is absolutely a success. I saved that package of -cakes and candy and tobacco you sent for this trip, for I have become acquainted with the disadvantages in traveling, conserving eats. Where we are now we havfe no houses to stay in so we put up our big tent,-which makes a beautiful camping scene. The big danger is because it is a new white tent and shows up sos miles around, making a beautiful target for the “Boche.” I am in favor of having it camaflouged. This is a very muddy country, but when the sun shines it is beautiful and level and can see for miles either direction and about every way you ook you can see eight or ten of .hose huge wind mills like they have in Holland. We are about a dozen miles behind the lines now waiting for our division to get a little rest after moving so far, but expect to go in tomorrow.

My old Ford ambulance smashed to pieces a week ago and now, I have a brand new one, the paint not even scratched. It Sure works fine and I feel much safer in it. It would •be a shame if a shell mussed it all up. Well I must close. Will write again soon. lam O. K. and Duvall is still in Paris at the hospital, have not heard from him. I hope this finds you all feeling fine. I think this bloody blooming war will be over befofe long now. Perhaps in six or eight months more. Good bye. Your loving son, VERN C. DAVISSON,

LETTER FROM ELVIN BUSSELL.

Somewhere in France, May 19, 1918. Dear Folks:—France at last. France has all it rights to be called “Sunny France.” All I have seen of it is beautiful but you notice the lack of men. We had to come about three miles to our camp and I enjoyed it very much. So much stuff is contraband that I have to be careful what I write. We wefe on the 'boat twelve days, but laid in the boat two days before we started, so in all it took us about nine days sailing. The boat I was on was (censored) it is one of those that the U. S. took over when war was declared. We saw no submarines and had only one slight scare, but it didn’t amount to anything. We saw a whale and several schools of dophins. Our quarters were not the best but I guess we will see worse. We were stacked up five high and at night the air was so foul that it was all we could do to navigate, but—well it could be worse.

All the port holes and doors were closed at night so all the lights could be shut in. I stood guard every third night but didn’t mind it at all. I had a good post. It was on the outside deck. The sea was exceedingly smooth except one day. Then I though it was rather rough but the sailors didn’t think it was anything. Very few got sea sick. Our first surprise was when we went to wash, our soap wouldn’t work in the salt water; but the crew gave us some salt water soap. We only got two meals a day, at first I got hungry but got used to it before the end of the trip. As usual the Y. M. C. A. is right on the job “over here” and on the boat too. I don’t know what the soldiers would do if it was not for the Y. M. C. A. The last three days of the trip we wore life preservers and we did not take off our clothes. Land was sure a welcome sight. We are 5% hours ahead of the time you have. When it is 10:30 here it is 5:00 o’clock there. There was a little paper printed on the boat every day. I enclose part of them. The “Letters to Mabel” are good. Your son, ELVIN. P.S.—I will try to write at least once a week but don’t expect them too much. We will move from here in about two days.

LETTER FROM CORPORAL MISCH

Camp Sherman, 0., June 11, 1918. Editor Hamilton: —Please change the Republican to my new home at Camp" Sherman. Ohio. Our regiment it the 309 Engineers. Moved here Saturday. It seemed like leaving home for many of us after being at

EMMINENT JURIST CALLED BY DEATH

COL. RICHARD P. DeHART DIES AFTER ILLNESS OF TWO MONTHS. The entire community was shocked and grieved late Wednesday afternoon when announcement was made of the death of Richard P. DeHart, which occurred at his home in Lafayette at 634 North Fifth street, about 5:30 o’clock. Col. DeHart became ill about two months ago, but within the last two or three weeks apparently had almost regained his usual health. Wednesday morning, however, he had a very severe hemorrhage, and although he rallied at noon, his condition became rapidly worse. He was conscious up to the time of his death, and the end came very, suddenly. In his death Lafayette loses one of her most loyal citizens—a man of national reputation, of high ideals, and noble character. Richard Patten‘DeHart was born near Mason, in Warren county, Ohio, January 1, 1832. He was the son of Gideon and Malinda Patten DeHart, the latter of Cincinnati and the former, of Elizabethtown, N. J. He came to Indiana in 1855 and commenced teaching in Cass and Carroll counties to raise means to enable him to prosecute his studies preparatory to the practice of law, which profession he had chosen. After one year of untiring labor in teaching, he began his professional reading in the office of Hon. H. P. Biddle, of Logansport, Ind. At the cilose of two years he commenced practice. In 1858 he was elected prosecuting attorney for the 11th Judicial circourt of Indiana, which position he illed until 1860 when he resigned lis office and was nominated and elected to the State Senate, representing the counties of Cass, Howard and Pulaski. He served during ;he session of 1860-61 after which le returned to Logansport, his slace of residence. In 1861 he enisted in the Union army as a private soldier, but was commissioned October 18, 1862, and was promoted and commissioned lieutenant-colonel of the 9th in which capacity he served until September, 1963. He spent he winter of 1863-4 Recruiting in ndiana and in March 1864 was commissioned colonel of the 128th Indiana infantry. He was seriously wounded in the battle of Lost Mountain, April 28,

Camp Taylor so long. I think I will like this camp fine. It is on level ground and all the roads are graveled, also our parade ground which should keep down the dust some. The water is so much colder here. The Scioto river runs along the east side of the camp which will be fine for swimming. This evening all the corporals had to find out who all could siwim in his squad so it looks like we would get to make use of the river. It is a very beautiful river and looks like the old Kankakee. I am going to spend my half holiday tomorrow fishing. We have had very little drilling so far but have been making maps of the camp and country yesterday. I went out several miles to do some road sketching, saw some fine fields of wheat and corn. It is hard to tell how long we will be here at this camp. Some seem to think we will shovel snow here next winter. I hope we don’t. I must close. Your friend, CORP. LOUIS W. MISCH, Co. B, 309 Engineer’s, Camp Sherman, Ohio.

EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS FROM FRED HAMILTON

„ T” . Somewhere m France, May 15,1918. Dearest Dad:—Just received your letters of April 12, 20, 16, 17, 22, 23, also a letter from “Sis” and mother. So you can imagine how happy I feel. Things are just grand, no kick to make at all. I received a letter from D. D. Dean teilling me how happy he was to get in it. He surely has the spirit, great fellow. Somewhere in France, May 20, 1918. ‘ Dearest Mother:—Just a few lines to let you know I am still able to kick around and enjoy the best of “somewhere.” I spent yesterday afternoon with Cecil Haupt. (Cecil was Fred’s roommate at DePauw.) We had a great old talk and everything was just fine. Had dinner with him last night. His company is moving so I shall not see him again for some time, maybe not until we all get back home again. Well mother dear, I hope that will not be dong but you cannot tell these days. I may be able to get a commission later. Guess all the “old bunch” are officers. All my college friends are but Cecil and I. Quite a few are over here too. Received a letter from “Doc” Johnson today. He invited me to stay with him in London, and when I was over there on leave. Very kind of him I should say. I guess be is not in love with London. I suppose he will be over here soon. Well, mother dear, do not worry about your son as he is just fine. With love to you mother dear, dad dear. Your son, FRED.

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1865. He was mustered out of the service with the commission of Brevet Brigadier General. After this he entered and continued until his death, the practice of law in Lafayette. He was offered a commission as Colonel in the Spanish-American war but he refused to accept. The commission was taken by Gov. Winfield Durbin. Gen. DeHart was elected to serve out the term of Judge W. C. L. Taylor which he did and was then elected to the office of Circuit Judge for two consecutive terms, thereby serving continuously for fourteen years. During his years on the bench Judge DeHart never had a decision reversed by a higher court. Judge DeHart was personally acquainted with Presidents Lincoln and Grant and was asked by President Roosevelt to accompany him and conduct his campaign throughout the middle west during his first tour. Under the administration of President Grant he was appointed consul at San Diego, Cuba, which he refused. In 1896 he .was offered the office of consul to France with headquarters in Calais. Judge DeHart was a member of the Loyal Legion of the United States, the Grand Army of the Republic, Knights of Pythias, Red Men and a member of the Constantine chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity which was established during the civil war. Besides his widow there are four children who survive: Horace P. DeHart, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Jessie F. Cheek, of Cameguay, Cuba; Mrs. C. A. Kurz, Jr., of Dayton, Ohio, and H. T. DeHart, of Lafayette. He also leaves four sisters and two brothers.

NOTICE. All Red Men are requested to be at the hall Monday evening June 17. Work in the adoption degress. BY ORDER OF SACHEM. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Callahan went to Chicago this afternoon.

HUN LOSSES IN DRIVE 666.000

TOTAL OF 3,996,000 MEN EMPLOYED SINCE MARCH 21; 360,000 ARE STILL UNUSED. With The French Armies In The Field, June 12.—German casualties in the big offensive to date, according to military calculations, total at least 666,000. Having engaged 260 divisions in the original Picardy-Flanders offensive 53 divisions in the Marne drive and 20 so far between Montdidier artiiNoyon, the Germans have thus employed a total of 333 divisions 6 (3,996,000 men) since March 21. Military experts estimate the average enemy loss at 2,000 men to a division. With a maximum of 210 divisions (2,520,000 men) on the west front, the above total means that a great number of divisions have been engaged two or three times, while the Germans still possess more than 30 fresh divisions (360,00 men) which have not yet been used. Under the present organization of the German army in the west, the cream of the army, both officers and men, is concentrated in Von Hutier’s “shock army.” This army is counted upon to deliver initial blows with irresistible force, permitting less able troops to pass through the breach thus created. The “shqck” army consisted originally of 25 divisions (300,000 men). It opened the drives against Amiens and Chateau Thierry with heavy losses. It has encountered even more terrific losses in the present drive, five divisions (60,000 men) being replaced on the first day alone. Since the beginning of the war, the consumption of German manpower has never been so great as it has been in the last few months. Recent terrific losses have already precipitated the crisis in German ef-' fectives. They are filling up their depleted ranks front auxiliary troops which heretofore had been exempted on account of age or wounds.

DRASTIC MEAT DIET FOR U. S. UNTIL SEPT. 15

Washington, June 12.—T0 meet the needs of American and allied , armies and the civilian population of France, Great Britain and Italy, American people were asked by the' food administration today to place themselves on a limited beef allowance from now until Sept. 15th. Households were requested not to “ui\der any circumstances,” buy more than one and one-quarter pounds of clear beef weekly, or one and one-half pounds, including the bone, for each person in the household Hotels and restaura its were asked not to serve boiled beef more that two meals weekly, steak more than one meat weekly and roast beef more than one meal weekly.

ATTENTION, LIBERTY GUARDS.

All members of the 19th and 88th companies, Indiana Liberty Guard, are instructed to be present at the next regular drill on Friday evening, June 17, to prepare for the 4th of July parade. Assemble at the Wallace poultry house on east Washington street at 8 o’clock, or as soon thereafter as possible.—J. M. SAUSER, Drillmaster.

CRIMINAL NEGLECT.

The failure to have the step at the postoffice repaired so that every one who enters that building does not put his life and limbs in jeopardy is little short of criminal neglect. Should some accident happen here there would surely be grounds on which to bring suit against the owner of the postoffice building. The city authorities should order this-danger removed at once.

STAR THEATRE —The House of Good Pictures TODAY Mme Petrova “More Truth . Than Poetry” Also Comedy. FRIDAY— Virginia Pearson A big star. A big story “When False Tongues Speak” SATURDAY— A nine act special. Not a story of horror and hate. “The Cross Bearer” By Cardinal Mercer. Showa love, honor and patriotism. Based on the true conditions of the war in Belgium by the Belgium people and for the eyes of the world. Don’t miss this* Also “The Eagle’s Eye” Admission 10c and 15c.

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