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IDE JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRftI F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher > OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1917 Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 311 Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter June 8, 1908, at the postofflee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. The Only All Home-Print Newspaper in Jasper County. ADVERTISING KATES Display 12 Vie Inch Display, special position. .. .16c Inch Readers, per line first insertion.. 5c Readers, per line add. insertions. .3e Want Ads—One cent per word each insertion; minimum 26c. Special price If run one or more months. Cash must accompany order unless advertiser has open account Card of Thanks—Not to exceed ten lines, 60c. Cash with order. All acounts due and payable first of month following publication, except want ads and cards of thanks, which are cash with order. Nd advertisement accepted for first page. ’ SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 1917

LITTLE PROSPECTS OF PEACE

We hear much of the desire of the warring nations for peace, especially Germany and Austria, and nothing could give the people of this country greater satisfaction But a glance at conditions as they are will convince the most optimistic that peace is still a long way off. In the first place, the map of Europe and other parts of the world has been much changed since this war began. While Germany has lost her colonial possessions, she has occupied other territory which, in the event she cap hold it, will doubtless mean more to her than that which she has lost. Great Britain will scarcely consent to relinquish the German territory she has conquered, nor will France make peace without restoration by Ger-

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many of Alsace-Loraine. Japan has Kia-Chau, taken from Germany, and German armies are overrunning large portions of Russian territory. Again, there has been no intimation that either the Central or entente powers would agree to a peac° without indemnity. And the matter of indemnity is a mountain of difficulty in the way of peace negotiations. Billions hare been spent by. each- side, and the best blood of all nations has been spilled. That each would contepd for indemnity- unless conquered outright there can be no shadow of a doubt That neither would think of granting ’ndemniiy there can also he no doubt. With this state of affairs prevailing, and with the greatest bitterness and hatred existing that the world has ever experienced, it looks as though the only hops for peace is a clean victory for one side or the other. That being the case, what is the condition facing the allies? First; it must be admitted that Germany is far from an exhausted nation- however much we may hope that such is the case. The tenacity with which she holds to her position in the face of staggering onslaughts of the French and English is ample proof of this. Again, it becomes more apparent each day that little reliance can bo placed in Russia as a positive and aggressive force. She may keep up a semblance of offensive, but unless she greatly improves, that will be all. She has too many forces within her borders pulling different directions. In time she may harmonize those, but it will take time, and her aid is needed now if it is to be of any benefit. Viewed from whatever angle we may view it, the conflict narrows down to a fight to a finish, with the United States as the deciding factor.

And to be such deciding factor she must throw such a force across the waters as shall by sheer numbers make a successful fesistenco by Germany no longer possible. Every loyal citizen of this country will dedicate his services and his life to this purpose. The man who at this time seeks to place obstacles in the way of the government is not worthy the Citizenship he enjoys, and should be fibrever deprived of it. There is absolutely no use in

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this country for the obstructionist.

SHOULD THE BANK ADVERTISE?

We say most’ certainly, YES. The* bank is a public institution, depending entirely for its support upon public enterprise and consequently, the public should be fully informed as to all that the bank means. One of the greatest drawbacks to banking 1 prosperity is the lack of information the public has to the real workings of the banking business. .. . .'/ . ‘ There are thousands of people who are still afraid to trust their money in banks. They don’t know how the state laws protect them. They don’t know how strong these institutions are.. They don’t know what interest amounts to. They don’t know how much safer it is to have money in the bank vault than to have it tucked away in some corner of the house. Th,ey don’t know how a bank makes money. They don’t know the full benefits of borrowing from banks and so it is very clearly the duty of every worth while bank to buy space in the local ..papers, and through this space deliver .your message to the people you want to interest.

There is no use buying a block or . space and just saying, “The Fourth National Bank is open for deposits,’’ or “Has MoneyVo Loan.’’ Copy of that kind is wasting money. What you want to do is to use advertising as a means of educating the public to the advantage of doing business with the bank. The bank is no stronger than public patronage makes it. Let the bank think of this. The banker doesn’t make the public—the public makes him. Then why not advertise and tell the people the,story of banking, just as a successful merchant advertises and tells them the story of his merchandise, and when, you think of advertising, remember the local press. It comes nearest the heart of the comnhunity, because of the service it renders. ■ Nothing will build the confidence of the farmers so quickly as bank advertising in the' local papers. These farmers believe, all they read in their local papers,-and bank advertising would make an interesting part of every paper. It seems strange that the ba’nks of this great state have not given more consideration to this opportunity of making themselves more powerful for the best interests of their own comm unities, and thereby to the whole state. Some day a man with real foresight will organize a convention for the banker, the merchant and the publisher and on the floor of that, convention each will make his own statement and so get a very much better idea of how these three great pillars of community development can work and stand together in—the construction of community prosperity.—Farmers’ Guide.

LAWLESSNESS

There is much food for thought in the acts of lawlessness in different parts of the . country. Are we as a people losing respect for the law? Are we losing sight of the fine ideals we have cherished for a century and a half? Or is the unrest so prevalent in other parts of the world commuincating itself to us? The most disquieting feature of these outbreaks of lawlessness is not that they should have .occurred, but that they should occur just at this time, when the country needs to be united in heart and soul as never before. In times of peace and calm the good sense and ordiliness of the people would not have tolerated the causes which led up to the disturbances. With the minds of the people on other matters these causes have been permitted to grow and flourish. While we are proposing to make great sacrifices for freedom, let us not permit a growth within our body politic that is calculated to nullify and make impotent that freedom, Let us set our own house in order.

EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS Don’t jump to conclusions. It is safer to slide. If you can’t, smile, go out and herd sheep. They won't care. Beware of the man with an excuse. That’s all he is—an excuse. When opportunity crosses your path, grab it. It will never annex you. War hasn’t all been transferred to the trenches. It still rages over the back fence. tJ _ Everybody wants to put his shoulder to the wheel, but only a few do the shoving. Don’t exceed the speed limit. You may have to loaf around top long after you get there. Confess your past sinS to your

best girl if you feel so inclined. One lie is as good as another. Many a fellow who is paying alimony will have to dig up another excuse when the whiskey is gone. Crops are reasonably good this year, including that of inventive geniuses who can end the war by the pressing of a button. We heard of a young skinflint the other day who loosened up for the first time in his life. He bought a liberty bond in hopes it would keep him out of war. Some of these reformers are becoming terribly worried- over the possibility of women donning trousers. But, then, we never were a reformer—so do the don. What a jolt it would be to us paragraphers if some slacker, forced into service, should suddenly develop the genius of a Grant, of a Joffre, or a Hindenburg! But he won’t. He’ll be pareing spuds in the kitchen.

PHILOSOPHY OF WALT MASON

With other graybeards I recline beneath my tig tree and my vine, when sounds the evening bell; we gossip, and we’re all agreed that this old world has gohe to seed, that nothing now is well. “The children of these modern days pursue their idle, trifling ways,” old Gaffer Biffkin cries; “they scoot around in motor cars, turn night to day, smoke ' rank cigars, and dance, dad bing their eyes.’’ And ever since the world was new, this sort of mournful howdydo came from the ancient bore; no doubt old- Noah talked that way, when he reposed, at close of day, beside his houseboat door. I well recall when I was young, how every village Solon flung this kind of bunk around; we youngsters were a ribald crew; when we grew up, the graybeards knew, in prison we’d be found. No doubt the tired and crippled steed, so old it cannot chew its feed, regards the colt with scorn; why does it gambol and cavort? Why does it run and kick and snort? It should be plowing corn. The old man’s tired of play and fun; his eyes are on the setting sun, sad thoughts disturb his soul; so he assembles at the store with other graybeards, three or four, and springs his rigmarole.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

An examination for clerk will be held at the post office in Rensselaer on August 25 1917. Each applicant will be required to submit to the examiner on the day of examination a photograph of himself taken within two, years. Age limit 18 to 45 years on the' date of the examination. Married women will not be admitted to the. examination;- This prohibition however does not apply to women who are divorced, they are eligible for appointment only as clerk. Applicants must be physically sound, and male applicants must be not less than five feet four inches in height in bare feet, and weigh not less than 125 pounds without overcoat or hat. For application blanks and for full information relative to the examinations, qualifications, duties, salaries, vacations, promotions, etc., address immediately Fame Haas, secretary board of civil service examiners, Rensselaer, Indiana.

MONEY IN CIRCULATION GROWS

New Records Have Been Made Since Outbreak of War. Washington, D. C., August 10. — Money in circulation in the United States, the treasury department’s circulation statement today shows, reached a new high record August. 1. The total on that date was $4,852,084,460, an increase of nearly 23 per cent within a year. This includes gold, silver and all forms of currency but does not include money in the treasury which would bring the total up to $5,513,292,894. The per capita circulation August 1 was $46.53. Within a year the per capita circulation has shown the phenomenal increase of $7.53 greater than during any other similar period of time. The amount of gold in- the treasury and in circulation was $3,086,218,498, an increase of $586,000,00.0 within the year and of approximately |$ since the European war started.

PROTECT YOUR BUILDINGS FROM LIGHTNING by having them properly rodded. Sixteen years’ experience In the business and never have had a building damaged from lightning that I rodded. Best and heaviest rods used. Call and see me or ’phone 135 or 568.—F. A. BICKNELL, Rensselaer, Indiana. ts A nbw shaving mug has a lamp in its base for the purpose of heating the water.

MONEY TO LOAN ,L E .L EL . E A r- , , ness and used Fords on On Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Crops or Farm Implements Term, to suit you. WALLACE & BAUGH, *£

BIRDS OF THE REPUBLIC.

America, my native land, True may your eagle ever stand. His feet are firm, his wings are spread, His piercing cry rings o’er my head, That eye I hope will ever scan, The boundry of my father-land. Then watch your step, my Yankee; Do right, be careful what you say; Look, Oh nations, where you tread. Beware the power that’s over-head. Forever may his likeness be The symbol of the brave and free. Then, glory to the king of birds, The herder of all human herds. When mighty foes rush o’er the tide. Sink deep your talons in their side. Pray may his eye forever scam The boundry of my father-land. —W. E. P. We are now annually consuming more than eighty-six pounds of sugar a head, more than 430 pounds for every family in the United States, or more than a pound a day the whole year through. In this we are surpassed only by England and Denmark.

EDWARD P. HONAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Law Abstracts. Real Estate Loans. Will practice in all the courts. Office over Fendig’s Fair. ‘ RENSSELAER, INDIANA. SCHUYLER C. IRWIN LAW, REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE 5 Per Cent Farm Loans. Office in Odd Fellows’ Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA George A. Williams. D. Delos Dean. WILLIAMS & DEAN LAWYERS All cburt matters promptly attended to. Estates settled. Wills prepared. Farm loans. Insurance. Collections. Abstracts of title made and examined. Office in Odd Fellows Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. “ DR. I. M. WASHBURN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 10 to 12 A. M. - “ 2 to 5 P. M. •• •' 7 to 8 P. M. Attending Clinics Chicago Tuesdays—--5 A. M. to 2 P. M. % RENSSELAER, INDIANA F. H. HEMPHILL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to Typhoid, Pneumonia and low grades of fevers. Office over Fendig’s drug store. Phones: Office No. 442; Res. No. 442-B. RENSSELAER, INDIANA

E. C. ENGLISH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Opposite the Trust and Savings Bank. Office Phone No. 177. House Phone No. 177-B. RENSSELAER, INDIANA JOHN A. DUNLAP LAWYER (Successor Frank Foltz) Practice in all Courts. Estates settled. Farm Loans. Collection Department. Notary in the office. Over State Bank. Phone No. 16 RENSSELAER, INDIANA F. A. TURFLER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Graduate American School of Osteopathy. Post-Graduate American School of Osteopathy under the Founder, Dr. A. T. Still. Office Hours —8-12 a. m., 1-5 p. m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Monticello, Ind. Office: 1-2 Murray Bldg. RENSSELAER, INDIANA H. L. BROWN DENTIST Office over Larsh & Hopkins’ drug store RENSSELAER, INDIANA

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CHICAMO, INDIANAPOLIS * LWUISVIuLg RV RENSSELAER TIME TABLE In effect February, 1917 i NORTHBOUND No. 36 | Cincinnati to Chicago 4:51 a.m. No. 4 Louisville to Chicago 6:olam. No. 40 Lafayette to Chicago 7:30 am. No. 32 Indianap’s to Chicago 10:36 ana No. 38 Indianap’s to Chicago 2:61p.m. No. 6 Louisville to Chicago 3:31p.m. No. 30 Cincinnati to Chicago 6:50 p.m. SOUTHBOUND - No. 35 Chicago to Cincinnati 1:45 ama No. 5 Chicago to Louisville) 10:55 am. No. 37 Chicago to Cincinnati 11:18 am. No. 33 Chicago to Indianap’s 1:57 p.m. No. 39 Chicago to Lafayette 5:50 p.m. No. 31 Chicago to Cincinnati 1 7:31 p.m. No. 3 Chicago to Louisville | 11:10 p.m.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. CITY OFFICERS Mayor Charles G. Spitler C1erk..............Char1es Morian Treasurer.. Charles M. Sands Att0rney.........•-Moses Leopold Marshal.......Verin Robinson Civil Engineer.... W. F. Osborns Fire Chief......J. J. Montgomery Fire Warden....J. J. Montgomery Councilmen Ist Ward.... Ray Wood 2nd Ward Frank Tobias 3rd Ward Frank King At Large. .Rex Warner, F. Kresler JUDICIAL Circuit Judge.. Charles W. Hanley Prosecuting Attorney-Reuben Hess Terms of Court —Second Monday in February, April, September and November. Four week terms. COUNTY OFFICERS Clerk. ~s. .Jesse Nichols 5heriff..............8, D. McColly Auditor.J. P. Hammond Treasurer Charles V. May Recorder George Scott Surveyor. .IE. D. Nesbitt Coroner. Dr. C. E. Johnson County Assessor.. .G. L. Thornton Health Officer.. Dr. F. H. Hemphill COMMISSIONERS Ist DistrictH. W. Marble 2:id DistristD. S. Makeever 3rd District Charles Welch Commissioners’ Court meets the First Monday of each month. COUNTY BOARD EDUCATION Trustees Township Grant Davissonßarkley Burdett Porter.... Carpenter James StevensGillam Warren E Poole.. Hanging Grove John Kolhoff.Jordan R. E. Davis.... Kankakee Clifford Fairchild..... Keener Harvey Wood, jr. .Marion George Foulks Milroy John “Ru5h........ Newton George HammertonUnion Joseph SalrinWalker Albert S Keene...Wheatfield E. Lamson. Co. SupL..Rensselaer Truant Officer, C. B. Steward. Rensselaer

CARD. JORDAN TOWNSHIP The undersigned trustee of Jor- » dan Township attends to official business at his residence on the first' and third Wednesdays of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address —Rensselaer. Indiana. Second and last Saturday of each month in Williams & Dean's law office. JOHN KOLHOFF, Trustee.

The Best Tribute you can pay to the memory of the departed is a monument of stone. That will endure when all other memorials have decayed and vanished. Such a monument need be no more expensive than you choose. Come to us, and we will show you that good taste is not measured by dollars, neither is an artistic design. We can make a monument you may well be proud of for a surprisingly small sum. Will H. Mackey Rensselaer, Ind.

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