Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 155, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1918 — Page 1

No. 185

' ' 7 ” ’j'4' ' '' * ■' .■ ; T\" ‘ ■' V&OS W' •• A wonderfully interesting demonstration of Domeitic Science Fireless Cookstove will be held in our store next week. It will be a revealation to every woman—even those who think they -already know all the possibilities of fireless cooking. They will find new uses for fireless cookery—learn how to bake, raost and brown, as well as boil and stew by conserving heat. They will even discover how to freeze ice cream in these cookers. * W. J. WRIGHT

DELPHI BOY OBJECTOR GETS FIFTEEN YEARS

Louisville, Ky., July of from 10 to 15 years at hard labor in the United States disciplinary barracks, Leavenworth, Kans., were imposed on five Indiana and Illinois conscientious objectors tried by court martial at Camp Zachary Taylrfr for refusal to rake grass plots and plant flowers in the base hospital area, ac_ cording to announcement here today following approval of the sentences by the reviewing authorities. The men sentenced are Lloyd C. Blickenstaff, Delphi, Ind., 15 years; Elmer Herschberger, Kokomo, Ind., 10 years; Jesse L. Brenneman, Goshen, Ind., 15 years; Homer B. Curtis, Goshen, Ind., 10 years, and James Cook, Shawneetown, 111., 13 years. Herman Dade, a negro, of Indianapolis, the only member of his race among the conscientious Objectors to be tried, escaped a ten years sentence on the technicality that the general order giving objectors an opportunity to serve in non-combatant organizations had not been read to him.

METHODIST MASS MEETING.

Bishop W. F. Oldham, Dr. Deßray, of Gary and Rev. C. E. Davis, of Borneo, are here for the workers’ conference. The public is most cordially invited to attend the mass meeting tonight at 8 o’clock. It will .be worth your while. No admission and no collection. Come and be helped.

PICTURES WORTHWHILE SEEING PRINCESS—GAYETY TONIGHT PRINCESS THEATRE SELECT PICTURES PRESENTS. CHARMING Constance Talmadge “The Shuttle” “The Shuttle” as a novel ran 250,000 copies—as a photoplay it will delight millions —yotfrs included. -—FRIDAY—BLUE BIRD PLAYS. Monroe Salisbury and * Ruth Clifford in “Hungry Eyes” ALSO GOOD COMEDY.

—SATURDAY— At The Princess ARTCRAFT PICTURES PRESENTS Wm. S. Hart in "Wolves of the Rail” AND L-KO COMEDY. 7 acta in all. 10c and 15c. At The Gayety Musical Act “Naio and Nalo” With Harp and Violin Will afford yon great entertainment Also Wm. 8. Hart “Wolves of the Rail” AND COMEDY. 2 hour show. 10c and 20c. NEXT WEEK. “My Four Year In Germany”

The Evening Republican.

NOTES FROM THE COUNTY CAPITAL

Crown Point, Ind., July 9, 1918. Mr. L. H. Hamilton, Rensselaer, Ind. Dear Friend: From out of the turmoil of rising prices, and falling i thermometer I send greetings. And ! will say, “He that hath only a straw hat is indeed out of luck.” Where is that advice to lay in your winter’s supply of coal this summer. We are not only shy the coal, but we are shy the summer. Looks like a plot on the part of the weather man to put the B. V. D.’s out of style. I’m going to join the army and get a sweater. If the coming winter is as cold comparatively as the summer, I can see where I am going to have to put a lot of fillers in the cracks of Crown Point’s leading hotel. And believe me that hotel is long on ventilation. I don’t see why they ever put windows in it; the walls don’t interfere with your vision.

O "‘O See by the Republican that some Brookston boys got in bad. They had the right idea, but not enough road; but it was too long a haul. The bad feature of occasions of this kind is the moral effect. Hardly any one knew that liquor could be had at Beaverville. Now that this information has leaked out or rather spilled out, it might cause the boys to go forth after the King of Auto Wreckers, John Barleycorn. It may be that one can not get liquor at Beaverville unless he has some sort of a stand in, political influence or something equally as good. o -o The banks of Lake county took $588,500 of the first issue of the U. S. certificates of indebtedness. Seems like i lot of money, but then Lake county has thirty-eight banks and most all of them are pretty strong financially. Good thing some one has money, I know I haven’t. The only thing I know about money is what I read in the papers. o— Cf The Lake county registration board is still in session. Good thing the state or county is back of it or it would have been in the hands of a receiver long before this. Doing about as much business as an ice cream maker in Alaska. This government by the people and of the people makes fine Fourth of July speech making, but what I want to figure out is why they don’t do it. If you don’t register you don’t vote. A man will fight and suffer for the privilege of voting and then won’t walk across the street to exercise that privilege. Can you beat it? We are shy just twenty one thousand registrations in this county. And still they drive sixty miles for a bottle of beer. And then maybe not get the original four per cent goods. The only thing I can see from women’s suffrage is more work to get the vote out. There is one thing sure the women won’t be any worse about that than the men. They couldn’t. O 'O What do you think of this small type. Conservation saves ink. Good bye, give my best regards to all my friends. Be sure and print all the news from the boys “over there.” They are our own, everyone is glad to hear from the other fellow’s son, because it carries a message from his own. With very best. I am. Your friend. CLARENCE P. FATE.

C. H. MILLS ELECTED RED CROSS TREASURER

At a meeting of the executive committee Wednesday evening, C. B. Mills, assistant secretary-treasurer of The Truss and Savings Bank, was elected treasurer of the Jasper county Red Cross chapter, James H. Chapman having resigned. Mr. Chapman found his duties as county chairman of the liberty loan drives so arduous that it was impossible to continue longer as treasurer of the Red Cross organization.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1918.

FACTORY TO BE ENLARGED

RENSSELAER MANUFACTURING COMPANY TO TAKE OVER * PROPERTY. In the organization of the Rensselaer Manufacturing Company, which was completed this week, a new industry has been added to the business activities of this city which is expected to attain considerable importance. The authorized capital stock of the company is one million dollars of the par value of one dollar per share. Shares are now being offered for sale and subscriptions are being received at. a rate which seems to assure ample capital. The company has acquired the charter and other property of the Ideal Motor Company and an option has been taken on the building, machinery and business of the Columbia Furniture Company. John Gray, of Detroit, who is one of the stockholders and directors, is a practical automobile manufacturer of extensive experience and connected with one of the leading firms in Detroit which deal in all the parts required to produce a complete automobile or motor truck. It is said that about ninety per cent of the motor trucks on the market are assembled and it is the intention of this company to engage in the business of producing assembled trucks from standard parts; the product to be known as the Rensselaer Truck. It is also probable that an offer will be accepted t ofill a sub-contract for a large number of ambulance bodies for the use of the government and that winter tops and plain and upholstered furniture will be produced in considerable quantities as soon as sufficient capital is assured. John A. Dunlap is president of the company and Schuyler C. Irwin is secretary-treasurer. The board of directors is composed of substantial business men of this city, Chicago and Detroit.

Present conditions require the use of every available foot of factory space in the country in the production of war supplies and the great manufacturing plants at Gary and elsewhere have already drawn at least 100 workers from this city—most of whom would prefer to live here and who would undoubtedly return if they could secure steady employment here at reasonable wages. The motor truck business is assuming enormous proportions but the demand is steadily increasing and will continue to increase in proportion to the improvement of our highways. The possibilities of this company would appear to be limited only by the business ability of its directors and it is confidently expected that the people of this community will give their cordial support to an enterprise which should be of material advantage to every citizen and which will give Rensselaer a more prominent place on the map.

THAT HOME PAPER.

London, July 10.—“ More home newspapers, is the constant appeal from the American soldiers in the camps and hospitals in Great Britian,” says an American Red Cross report made public today. The American Red Cross library committee in London is now providing reading matter for 25,000 men weekly, the report states, but the supply consists largely of books. The supply of home newspapers is not equal to one-tenth of the demand for them. “Regarding books,” the report states, “the men ask principally for fiction, and light fiction at that, but the American magazines and newspapers give far greater satisfaction than do books. The cry of the men is continually for more home newspapers.”

THAT BAD BACK.

Do you have a dijll, steady ache in the small of the back—sharp, stabbing twinges when stooping or lifting—distressing urinary disorders? For bad back and weakened kidneys Rensselaer residents recommend Doan's Kidney Pills. Read this Rensselaer statement. Joseph Smith, retired farmer, Van Rensselaer St., says, “I had weak kidneys for years. My back became stiff arid sore and I hive had to. get up and down very carefully, because of the pain. My kidneys have often failed to act right and the secretions have been scanty and scalding in passage. I have felt weak and tired. Doan’s Kidneys Pills have always given me great relief.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Smith had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

THURSDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Elson Murray had his tonsils removed today. Mrs. Sarah Timm, who was so severely burned, died Wednesday at 9 o’clock. A. H. McCurtain is able to be around in his wheel chair. Mrs. Frank Johnson, of ML Ayr, will be able to go home Friday.

TAX BILL HITS EXTRAVAGANCE

HIGH PRICED CLOTHING, HOUSE FURNISHINGS AND OTHER LUXURIES ASSESSED. Washington, D. C., July 10.— Extravagances of all kinds by American consumers are made a target in the $8,000,000,000 war revenue bill before the ways and means committee of the house. The measure, framed by the treasury department, places high taxes on high , priced clothing for men and Women and’ also heavy assessments on jewelry, expensive household furniture and hotel bills. Taxes on automobiles, jewelry and musical instruments will be greatly increased. .Here are some of the taxes sugguested by the treasury, which are to be paid by the buyer: Fifty per cent on the retail price of jewelry, including watches and clocks, except those sold to army officers. Twenty per cent on automobiles, trailers and truck units, motorcycle, bicycles, tires and musical instruments. - . ,‘ A" tax on all men’s suits selling for more than S3O, hats costing over $4, shirts over $2, pajamas over $2, hosiery over 35 cents, shoes over $5, gloves over $2, underwear more than $3 and all neckwear and canes. Taxes on women’s suits costing more than S4O, coats more than S3O, ready made -dresses more than $25, skirts over sls, hats over $lO, shoes over $6, lingerie over $5, corsets over i $5, silk costing over $1.50 a yard, cotton over 50 cents a yard and wools over $2 a yard. All furs, boas and fans.

Tax on children’s clothing, including suits costing over sls, cotton dresses over $3, linen dresses over $5, silk ajid wool dresses over SB, hats over $5, shoes yover $4 and gloves over $2. Taxes on house furnishings, including ornamental lamps and fixtures, all table linen, cutlery, silverware, china and cut glass, all furniture in sets for which more than. $5 is paid for each piece; curtains costing over $2 per yard and on tapestries, rugs and carpets costing over $5 per square yard. Taxes on all purses, pocket books, handbags, brushes, combs, toilet articles and all mirrors costing over $2. Ten per cent on the collection from the sales of vending machines. Ten per cent on all hotel bills amounting to more than $2.50 a room and on more than $5 a day per person, American plan. The present tax of 10 per cent on Cabaret bills would be extended to the entire restaurant or case bills. Following are the taxes to be paid hy the manufacturer, producer or dealer: Ten cents a gallon on all gasoline to be paid by the wholesale dealer. Double the present tax on telephone and telegraph messages. costing more than 15 cents. A 10 per cent tax on all leased wires. Quadruple the present levied on soft drinks. Syrup and extracts now taxed 5 cents a gallon would be taxed 20 cents; those paying 8 cents to be increased to 32 cents; those paying 10 cents to be increased to 40 cetats, and those paying 20 centa raised to 80 cents. now paying 1 cent a gallon would be taxed 16 cents. Chewing gum, now taxed 2 per cent of the selling price, to pay 1 cent on each 5 cent package. With regard to motion picture taxes the treasury department suggested the abolishment of the present film tax and doubling the rate of admission tax. A 5 per cent tax on the rental received iby the movie producers was also proposed. Alcoholic beverage taxes would be doubled. Whiskey now taxed $3.20 a gallon, would be taxed $6.40 a gallon. All tobacco and cigarette taxes would be doubled. A license tax on automobiles, graduated according to horse power, would be levied in the following manner: Twenty-three horse power, sls; twenty-four to thirty horse power, $25; thirty-one •to forty hprte power, S4O; over forty horse pfwer, SSO. Taxes on club membership dues would be doubled. Male household employes, including chauffeurs, would be taxed 25 per cent of the wages of one employe, up to 100 per cent of the combined wages of four or more. Each family would be allowed one female employe exempt from taxation, but all additional female help would be taxed, beginning at 10 per cent of the wages of one nnd running up as high as 100 per cent on more than four.

Loing Good.

Few medicines have met with more favor or accomplished more good than Chamberlain’s Colie and Diarrhoea Remedy. John F. Jantzen, Delmeny, Sask., says of it, “I have used Chamberlain’s Colie and Diarrhoea Remedy myself and in my family, and can recommend it as being an exceptionally fine preparation.” C

ABUNDANCE OF MONEY

I can loan you all the money yes want on that farm. My rate is 6 per cent and my limit h SIM per •a*.—F. D. Walla. fad.

“Cow-Pasture Pool” Shirts Plain white Soisette to wear either high or low at the neck $2 . /<T We have a li m i t e d supply of Genuine Solid Strap Leather Belts which we will sell as long as they last at 75c Tomorrow's Wsstlisr Fair.

ENGINEER CORPS WANTS MEN

CLASS 1917 .MEN MAY ENLIST IN THIS SERVICE BEFORE JUNE 16. The local selective board has received the following request from the war department: “The engineer corps is in need of certain skilled men. Only white men qualified for general military service may be accepted under this call. No man who is needed to fill the July calls already announced should be allowed to volunteer for this service. Volunteers may be accepted from the 1918 class provided registrant waive all time limits for classification and examination.” “The following types of men are desired: Auto repairmen, axemen, blacksmiths, " boatmen, bridge carpenters, cabinet makers, caulkers, concrete foreman, concrete workers, construction foreman, cooks, draftmen, electricians, gas enginemen, stationary enginemen, farriers, horseshoers, lithographers, machinists, buglers, photographers, plumbers, quarrymen, riggers, saddlers, shoemakers, surveyors, tailors, teamsters, telephone operators, timber and typographers.”

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

E. S. Merrill entered the hospital today for medical treatment. A. Miller, of Thaver, was able to return to his, home Tuesday. Loretta Chamberlain went to her home at Brook Tuesday, after having her tonsils removed. Mrs. Sarah Timm is very low today. ,

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND WHITE ELEPHANT SALE.

The War Mothers will hold an Tee Cream and Cake Social and White Elephant Sale on the court house lawn Saturday afternoon and evening.' Bring your “White Elephant” articles, and donation of cakes will also be gratefully received.

COMPLETES CLASSIFICATION

LOCAL SELECTIVE BOARD REEXAMINES AND RECLASSIFIES MEN. The local selective board has re-ex-amined and re-classified Jasper county registrants as follows: Held For Limited Service. Junior Benjamin. Carl H. Wilkstrom. Charles Medlock. Ralph O’Riley. ~ : Men who had been In limited service, examined by the medical advisory board and placed in Chas One for general military service: Harry W. Cochran. Harvey Cooper. John J. Braddock. Frank Roorda. George Padgett. Gerald E. Murray. / James L. Culver. Clarence E. Garver. David H. Phelps. Carl H. Scheurich. Everett Clark. Ferdinand Bachman. John A. Switzer. Carl J. Worden. ; Robert Kiersna. Elijah Cunningham. Leo Ross Myers. Isaac Samuel Fowler. Earnest E. Linback. Louis Miller. t John W. Misch. Roland A. Myers. Claude B. Harris. John Wm. Kupke. Men re-classified and examined by local board and placed in Class One for military service: Clyde H. Smith. James DeNelson. William F. Rockwell. John W. Erwin. Alve L. Hall. Charles C. Jensen. James M. Warner. Guy H. Porter. Otto A. Schwanke. Jesse V. Finney. Elmer Biggs. Henry B. Avis. Loren C. Sage. , . , , Gregory White. Lee Steward Adams. Perry S. Washburn. Frank A. Clager. Perry W. Horton. Garrett DeFries. • Clark Warfel. Stanley E. Case. • Ora Earl Alvis. Fred Hoffman. James A. Foster. Harry Eger. Grant T. Wynegar. Frank G. Geitzenauer. «Oscar P. M. Weiss. F. D. Merica. f James E. Murphy. Chester F. Huff. Thomas J. Hullihan. Vernon E. Balcom. Frank K. Spencer. Charles Nelson. John Ochs. Will H. Wendell. Grover C. Brown. Charles G. Brusnahan. George Davis. Harry Walker. Scott Hilliard. William R. Martin. Ed. Hershman. John Kritser.

' NOTICE. 'V Tn case there are any outstanding accounts against me, I desire they be presented at my office previous to July 18th. M. D. GWIN. Charles Pefley will furnish yen trees for fall planting direct front Rochester, N. Y. Every tree guaranteed to gmw or replaced free es /•barge. Phone 475.

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