Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1914 — Page 2

1 JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRAT f. 1. BIBCOCK. tDITOII HD PUBLISHER. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY. Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 311 Advertising rates made known on appll- . cation. Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter •June 8, 1908, at the postofflce at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March *. 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday Issue 4 pages; Saturday issue 8 pages. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 1914

JJemocratie Call for Gillain Township The democratic voters of Gillain township are requested t,o meet in mass convention at Center school house in said township on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1914, •at 2 p. m., for the purpose of nominating a township ticket and transacting such other business as may properly come before said convention. JOHN W. SELMER, Chairman.

LOOK YOURSELF IN THE FACE.

The reaper of death sweeping over Europe brings to our mind a thought worthy of more than casual consideration. ’ Let us look ourselves in the face, and think—think for the benefit of humanity, for the weal of posterity. In all parts of the country schools are opening for the fall and winter terms, and much of the future will depend upon the training of the youth of today. Never in our history was there a time when it was more impefative that hasty passions and vindictive temperaments be curbed and eradicated. Never was there a time when the inculcation of brotherly love and a consideration for others was more urgently required. The youth of today will be the men of tomorrow, and as we train them now so will they be then. The burden rests heavily upon us. We expect the teacher in the school to transform our child into a man of learning and honor and integrity, but do we' stop to consider that more depends upon the parent* than upon the educator? The one cannot succeed without the co-operation of the other, but the two working earnestly and jointly will accomplish wonderful results, e should think before speaking. Hars'h words and family jars in the presence of a child gives it its first lesson in unruliness and puts a sharp edge to an awakening temper. It is natural lor the infant to, copy the example of the parent. 1 As we expect much from the teacher, let us give equally of our own store of patience and consideration. Infancy demands kindness, gentleness and sympathy—not the austere aloofness of age. or the coldness of indifference. A child is susceptible to training, but when it reaches man's estate opportunity has passed it by. Shall we heed the lessons of a world calamity and face the duty that confronts us? Shall we look ourselves in the lace? .yf. : .

With England wanting goods. Germany wanting goods, France wanting goods, Russia, Austria, and all the rest of them with eyes on our manufactured stuffs, Uncle Samuel is in a fair way to scare the wolf from the American door.

It is a base infringement upon the divine rights of congressmen to expect them to remain at their desks in Washington or forfeit the comfortable stipend of twenty bucks per. But John B. hurried back for fear

A former minister of France has been fighting in the ranks as an enlisted man. An American politician would expect to be a colonel at least.

The Warren County Republican has been placed in the hands of a re, : ceiver. And Warren is pretty nearly unanimously republican, too.

England wants to place an order with the,United States for $54,000,000 worth of hosiery each year. Steady, boys!

( ivilization slowly emerges from barbarism and hastily returns from whence it came.

After the clouds drift away Europe will afford a splendid field for beauty specialists.

Our merchant marine is still in the shell, but we have hopes of an early Pip.

Bury their differences? Not much! They are burying their citizens.

This scrap is even worse than the old-time political convention.

Imperial Guards of German Army Are Annihilated.

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to Verdun, a 'distance' of 130 miles. This battle, the most terrific of the war, began Sunday morning at daybreak and is still going on with dogged determination on both sides. The Franco-English armies have the supreme advantage of being supported on their left by the forts of Paris, on their center by the entrenched camp of Chalons-sur-Marne and on their right by the Fortress Verdun. The German columns which descended upon Parts from Belgium swerved east jußt before they reached the city. Other German forces which had broken through the northeast frontier at Stenay and advanced southwest are seeking to Join them, If they have not already succeeded. The French official statement casts a little light on one of the preliminary skirmishes. It says:

“A general action has started on the line through Nanteuil-le-Haudouln, Meaux, Sezanne and Vitry-le-Francois, extending to Verdun. Thanks to the vigorous action of our troops, strongly' Supported by the Britslh, (he Germans started retiring. The Germans advanced Into the region between Couiommlers and La Ferte-Gaucher." Tho western end of this battle line Is 25 miles northeast of Paris, the eastern end about one hundred and forty-five miles from the capital. The details of the line formation are not given out. That the encounter Is a batMe of the first magnitude, and not a mere skirmish for position, Is Indicated in this official bulletin, Issued by General Gallleni, commander of the Paris army: "The French-British forces are now engaged In a general action northeast of Paris. ‘The entire French and English lines are In action, and the combat is extremely vigorous.” vance toward Paris, where they would be confronted by strong, fresh troops assigned to the defense of the capital, while the other troops threaten their flanks. Optimism 13 the keynote everywhere in Paris. Reports that the English have landed another army at Ostenti, believed to be the fifth army which has been sent across the channel, gave rise to the hope here that tills British force in conjunction with the Russian brigades that ,have been landed in the north at a point which ft is not permitted to disclose, will be able to strike the German army in the rear and thus bend (lie invaders’ line toward the allies’ front, effectually trapping the enemy.

Still Work on Defenses at Paris. Reports from Bordeaux are that the far»k of perfecting an adequate organization of the government at the temporary capital is proceeding satisfactorily. \an loads of government documents have been, sent to Bordeaux and the transfer is about complete. General Gallicni. the military governor of Paris, has assured all that there is no need for alarm. The work oi throwing up additional defenses is proceeding nevertheless. Firing Is Heard in Paris. Paris. Sept. 8.--Nearness of the 1 fighting to Paris was responsible for the reports current that the sound of firing could be heard from the city itself. The day was beautifully clear, and a strong wind from the east would tend to support the contention of those who declare they heard the sound of artillery. The Inhabitants of Paris gathered in great Crowds near the gates of the city to watch the passage of military dispatch bearers, who from time to time came dashing in from the east m swift automobiles. In some quarters it is estimated tliat nearly one million troops are engaged in this fighting. Nearly all. the railroads in every direction around the city were reserved today for the use of the military authorities, while large numbers of private automobiles arid taxicabs have been employed in conveying provisons to the scene of operations. Kaiser Views Attack on Nancy. London, Sept. 8. —The following official German repbrt was received by tho Marconi company from Berlin: "The Kaiser was present at the attack on tlie fortifications at Nancy and witnessed tlie opening of the engage--nvent. Two forts at Maubeuge have fallen. Heavy artillery fire was directed against the town which is now burning at several points. ‘ General quartermaster von Stein reports as follows from headquarters: “ From papers which have fallen into our hands it Is evident that the appearance to the north of the Belgian Meuse of the armies commanded by General Kluck and General Buelow considerably surprised the enemy who even so late as August 17 believed that only German cavalry was situated there. This is evidence of the splendid covering movement of the cavalry led by General vonder Harw-n»

British Cruisers Beaten.

Sau Francisco, Sept. B.—The first naval engagement in far Eastern waters prior to August 9'resulted in the British cruisers Lancashire and Hampshire being badly battered by the German cruisers Gneisenau/ and Schornhorst, according to advices received when the steamship China arrived. On August 9 the British criusers steamed Into Hongkong with hulls riddled, superstructures shot away, the decks running red with blood and many of the crew dead.

Barry Wins Sculling Title.

London, Sept. 8 — Ernest Barry, the English holder of the title, defeated James Padden, the Australian, by four lengths over the Thames championship course, for world’s sculling title, and the stake of $5,000.

AUSTRIA’S FATE HINGES ON BATTLE NOW BEING FOUGHT

30 Divisions of Austrians and Several German Corps Confront Russians.

PRZEMYSL IS NEAR CAPTURE

Stronghold in Galicia Is Gradually BaIng Invested by Czar’s Troopa— Squadron of Death’s Head Hussars Defeated.

Petrograd, via London, Sept. B.—A battle Which, if It results In victory for the Russian arms, will mean the overthrow of the Austrian army and the opening of a road through to Berlin, is now In progress. It may be several days before a definite result will be reached. The rigor of the censorship precludes the divulging of the location of the engagement: Austrian Stronghold Near Capture. Some thirty divisions of Austrians and several German army corps confront the Russian army, which is in great strength. Przemysl, a strong fortress 50 miles west of Lemberg and the last Austrian stronghold in Galicia, is being gradually invested by the Russians and an assault is expected at any hour unless the Austrian commander signifies his intention to surrender. Przemysl’s fall will clear the way for the advance of the Russians westward and will permit them to effect a junction with the Russian army on the East Prussian frontier. Austrian Losses Are Enormous. An official statement of the war of fice says: "The Austrian army corps between the River Vistula and the River Bug are retreating with enormous losses. The resistance of the enemy has been broken. There are evidences of famine in Austria. Death’s Head Hussars Defeated. A squadron to? the Death's Head hussars, formerly commanded by the crown prince of Germany, is imported to have been defeated and badly cut up at a point near Roeoczin, in Poland Every officer in the squadron is reported to have been killed: Count Stolberg. the squadron commander, was among the fallen Capture of Lemberg Is Told. Details of the taking of I.embe;g and of the furious fighting during the 1 I days battle at llalicz are now available. The flight of the Austrians southwest of Lemberg still continues and everywhere the Russians are collecting arms and supplies with war equipment which has been abandoned by the fleeing troops. It Is known that 2,000 rapid fire guns were captured and 30,000,000 rations seized, in the actions at Lemberg and Halicz. Austrians Glad to Surrender. In the flight of the Austrians whole detachments have submitted to being made prisoners, gladly accepting the new- conditions, as they complained bitterly of the rigor of their officers and the privations they were forced to ujadure. 400,000 Seek to Halt Russians. By J. L. GARVIN. London. Sept. B.—Much depends now upon the issue of the desperate conflict between the Russians and the Austrian first arrivy near Lublin and Kholm. It is clear that despite the overthrow of Emperor Francis Joseph’s second army at the result of tlie new struggle must riot be regarded as a foregone conclusion. The first army numbers 400.000 men and re-enforcements are hurrying up. It is fighting not only for its own existence, but perhaps for that of the Hapsburg monarchy.

The czar's generals in their turn know all that is at stake. They are therefore straining every nerve to strengthen the ranks on their right and to bring up the victorious army from Lemberg, despite the fatigue of a fortnight's marching and fighting, in time to participate in the battle If the Hapsburg troops can succeed in holding their ground this will indeed be a long watj If the Austrians were crushed the main roads into the heart of the German empire and to Berlin would soon be clear for the Russian invasion. The effect on the situation in France would be immediate. 70,000 Austrians Captured. Paris, France, Sept. B.—ln a dispatch from Petrograd, a correspondent of the Havas agency says that the Russians took 70,000 Austrian prisoners and 300 cannon of various sizes around Lemberg alone. They also captured three regimental flags, 42 cannon, two aeroplanes, 15 officers and 1,200 men in other engagements in Galicia.

Mrs. Richard Croker Is Dead.

London, Sept. B.—Mrs. Richard Croker, wife of the former leader of Tammany Hall, Is dead in Austria, according to a dispatch received here from Dublin.

Japs In New Air Attack.

Tokyo, Sept. B.— Japanese aviators have been sent up again to drop bombs into Tsing Tao.

268 KILLED BY MINE

British Cruiser Blown to Atomi in North Sea. CspL Francis M. L*aka and Fifty of Crew Rescued by Torpedo Boat and Fishing Craft London. England. SepL B—lt la learned on reliab'je authority that Capt Francis M. Leake and 50 of the crew of the British cruiser Pathfinder, sank in the North sea by a mine, have bees saved The others of the crew of 251 have not been accounted for. The destruction of the Pathfinder occurred about four o’clock in the after noon at a point ten miles northeast ol Saint Abb’s Head, Scotland. W hile it was patrollng the coast th« cruiser struck a mine, which exploded near its magazine. Trawlers ten milei distant felt the shock. From Eye month, 14 miles from .the scene of the explosion, a huge cloud of smoke was visible on the horizon. A torpedo boat destroyer was the first to the rescue She was followed by the Saint Abb’s motor lifeboat.

The Pathfinder was literally blown , to pieces and the sea was strewn with j wreckage. ! A message received in London states j that in addition to the motor lifeboat several steam drifters hurried to the j spot where the Pathfinder sank. About ninety of the crew of the | Pathfinder dead and wounded were picked up by torpedo boats and takes to a hospital at the naval base. Cajv tain Leake and several other officers were saved According to official announcement, the casualties among the officers were one killed, eight missing one seriously wounded and one slight ly wounded Washington, SepL B.—A battle between the British criser Warrior and the German cruiser Goeben in the Bosporus, in which the Warrior was chased to shore and stranded, is reported in a wireless dispatch to the German embassy. Jhe dispatch contains no details. Interest was added to the teport by the fact that the Goeben and the cruiser Breslau were reported to have been sold to Turkey after they took refuge in the Dardanelles when chased by British and French warships in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the war. If the cruiser is really in the possession of Turkey the dispatch means a conflict between British and Turkish ships and the entrance of Turkey into the war.

WANT U. S. IN WAR?

Turkish Envoy Says Allies Seek to Embroil America.

Ambassador Claims Government Has No Need for Warships—Holy War Menaced.

Washington, Sept. B.—Charging thal the intimation by Great Britalh to the Cnited States that it would welcome the presence of American war vessels in Turkish waters to protect Christians was merely a ‘vulgar trap" to get the Cnited States “mixed in the European fray on the allies side," A. Rustam Bey, Turkish ambassador, issued the following statement: “According to papers. Great Britain, following in the footsteps of France, has agitated before the eyes of the United States the specter of a massacre of Christians in Turkey and ban made this grewsome picture of the immediate future, drawn with absolute disregard to truth, a pretext for requesting the United States to dispatch warships to Turkish ports. “That there have been massacres in Turkey I cannot, unfortunately, deny, but the Armenians and Maronites, who were the victims, suffered at the hands of the Moslems, not as Christians, but as political agitators engaged in undermining the Ottoman state, the while flaunting in the face of the government and dominant race the support of Russia, France and England. “Great Britain and France have embarked upon a new campaign of provocation against Turkey, secretly hoping that as a result of it something untoward may happen in that country to confirm their sinister predictions, so that the United States will finally be prevailed upon to dispatch warships to the Levant and thus get mixed in the European fray on the allies’ side, but I believe the administration too sagacious to fall into such a vulgar trap. “The new British move against Turkey is clumsy. It will not cause the United States to modify Its attitude. But it has called forth the following telegram from New York to the Turkish embassy. “ ‘lf Turkey goes to war against England the Hindoos and in India and elsewhere will support it in every way. Thousands of volunteers ready. “ RHAYANKAR, “ ‘Gadar National Volunteers. 57 East Two Hundredth street.’ ”

Wilson's Holiday on Links.

Washington, Sept. B.—President Wilson passed Labor day golfing and automobiling. He left the White House before breakfast with Doctor Grayson, his aid, for a game on the links, fie planned to see only one caller, 'William F. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic national committee.

DINANT BURNED, RESIDENTS SLAIN BY THE GERMANS?

Kaiser’s Troops Wreak Anger on Belgians—Fired on Invaders. WOMEN HELD IN CONVENTS Teutons Lock Females Up and Then Slay Men— Charged That Noncombatants Shot at Soldiers.

London, Sept 8. —An Ostend dispatch to the Reuter Telegram company says: The Germans, by shell, fire and incendiarism, have destroyed the town of Din ant, 15 miles south of Namur. Hundreds of male inhabitants were shot, including one party of 100 prominent citizens, who were executed together in the Place d'Armes. Cosfine Women in Convents. ‘The Germans alleged that the civilians had fired shots into Dinant from the heights. W hile the shooting and burning were going on the women residents of the city were confined in the convents. Among those shot were M. Hummers, the wealthy manager of a large weaving factory, and M. Poncelot, son Of a former senator. The latter Was killed in the presence of his wife aihh children. Slay Bank Cashier and Sons. “Germans appeared at a branch of the National balk, where they demanded the cash in the safe. The manager, M. Wasseire, refused to hand it over, whereupon he‘, together with his two sons, were shot. “There is no evidence, so far as is known, that the alleged shooting from the heights resulted in the killing of any Germans.” Dinant Centuries Old. Dinant, which h a d_ a population of

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FOR SALE Fop Sale—O. I. C. male hog, wt. about 275.—SCHAXLAUB & CAIN, phone 535-B. For Sale—Three oil lamps for auto, two dash, one rear.—Call at Democrat office. For Sale—General purpose horse, wt. 1200, will sell at a bargain.—■ FRED MARKIN, Pleasant Grove, lad. Phone 520-D. For Sale—Hard wood lumber of all kinds, sawed to order—RANDOLPH WRIGHT, Rensselaer, Ind., or phone Mi. Ayr 54-C. ts For Sale—-New Pioneer Cycleear that has been run less than 50 miles. Guaranteed to be in perfect running order. Photo and full particulars sent on request. Reason for selling is that I have an auto. Write or call on H S. WILLIAMS. Watseka, 111. For Sale —Hotfke and lot on Madison ave., Rensselaer, lot 50x172, with lots of fruit, house 28x28, 4 rooms, electric lights, phone 142-F, P. O. box 92, MRS. O. M. PEEK.

For Sale- -160 acre farm, 7 miles of Rensselaer, all level clay subsoil, tiled. All, can be farmed, SB-0 per acre. Nothing joining can be bought for less than $125 per acre.—J! DAVISSON, Rensselaer; Ind.

For Sale—loo feet of iron fence, just the thing for front of farm residence, and for less than a wood picket fence would cost you. Will be sold at a bargain.—See C. A. TUTEUR, Rensselaer.

For Sale or Trade—Bo acres level, black corn land, well located; price $55 per acre, or will trade for live stock.—HARVEY DAVISSON, Pens selaer. Ind.

Fpr Sale —6 acres of land with good 8-room house, 3-room basement, electric lights and city water, inside corporation of Rensselaer. A bargain.— HAßVEY DAVISBON, phone 499.

For Sale—Good 6-room cottage, on improved street near new depot, cement walks, electric lights, drilled well, good large lot and lots of fruit, good chicken park. Now rented for $lO per month, but can give possession in 30' days.—Enquire of E. C. MAXWELL, Rensselaer. s-10

For Sale—Bo acres nice level black land, no buildings, hut well fenced; 40 acres In oats, 16 acres hay, balance pasture, very little timber. Will exchange for good resi-

about eight thousand, dated back TO the sixth century. The town was picturesquely situated beneath limestone cliffs near the River Meuse. The cliffs were Surmounted by the walls of an old fortress, much decayed through neglect, reared to defend the town against approach by the river. Dinant frequently has been the scene of warfare. In 1466 Duke Philip the Good besieged the town with 30,000 men, and when it surrendered permitted his men to pillage it for three days and set it on fire. Drowned 800 In Meuse. Bound in twos, 800 of the inhabl*. tants were drowned in the Meuse, while Philip, although ill, witnessed the executions from the litter on which he was to the river bank. Afterward even the walls of the buildings were leveled so that not a vestige of the town should remain. The town was rebuilt by Charles the Bold, Philip’s son, but it again was sacked and burned In 1554 by the French. The principal building of historic interest was the church of Notye Dame, built in the thirteenth centuiry. The town was the center of manufactories of metallic wares, glass, paper and leather.

URGES CARRANZA TO QUIT

Wilson Offers to Withdraw U. 8. Forces If He Resigns Post. Washington, Sept. 8. —President Wilson, it is said, has offered to withdraw the American troops and marine from Vera Cruz if General Carranza, present executive head of the government at Mexico City, will resign hjjl position in favor of some other prominent Mexican. President Wilson also will grant immediate recognition |o Carranza if he assumes the office Of provisional president, but only on condition that he will not be a candidate for president in the regular election the constitutionalists are pledged to hold soon. Withdrawal of the American forces from Vera Cruz will come immediately after recognition has been given by this government.

600 Germans Captured.

Brest, via Paris, Sept. B.—Six hundred Germans have been captured aboard the Dutch steamer Tambora. Among them are 83 officers and dootors. The Tambora sailed July 80 from Batavia for Rotterdam.

dence property in Rensselaer.— HARVEY DAVISSON, phone, 499. For Sale—Farms of different sizes in this and adjoining counties, and some for exchange. Also city and town property for sale and exchange. List your property with me and I will promise a square deal. Choice alfalfa, wheat, corn and pasture lands for sale from $25 and up.— JOHN O’CONNOR, ex-sheriff Jasper county, Rensselaer, Ind. WANTED Wanted—Man 'past 30 with horse 1 and buggy to sell Stock Condition Powder in Jasper county. Salary S7O per month. Address 9 Industrial Bldg., Indianapolis, Indiana. Wanted—To borrow for a term of •> to 10 years, $4,000 on good first mortgage security. Will pay .6 per cent interest, payable semi-annually. For name of party inquire at Democrat office. Wanted—A good active solicitor to canvass Jasper county, a several months’ job at which a good salary can be made. For name of party inquire at DEMOCRAT OFFICE. M anted at Once—Local and traveling salesmen in this state to represent us.* There is money in the work for YOU soliciting for our easy selling specialties. Apply now for territory.—ALLEN NURSERY CO.. Rochester, N. Y.

MISCELLANEOUS. I ainting—l am still in the painting business, equipped for going to the country. See me about your painting.—C. M. BLUE.

Rug Making—Hand-made Eureka rugs, colonial rugs, rag rugs and carpets made to order at residence on south Scott street.—T W SENDEN. ‘ & Money to Loan—Loans on farms and city property at current rates. Also a few choice small properties to sell on easy monthly payments.— EMMET L. HOLLINGSWORTH, office in First NatT bank bldg. s-6 Mutual Insurance—Fire and lightning. Also state cyclone. Inquire of M. I. Adams, phone 633-L. Farm Loans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums ud to SIO,OOO—E, P. HONAN Farm Loans—l am making farm loans at the lowest rates of interest. Ten year loans without commission and without delay.—JOHN A. DUNLAP. UUI lIIU Charges for uniirv ** a^*n ® or Rec ordlnj ml Bln In *trumenta. IvlUllL I J W. H. PARKINSON,