Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 November 1917 — Page 8

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HALF OF KAISER’S SUBMARINES SUNK

First Lord of Admiralty Praises Work Being Done by American Navy. ALLIES GRATEFUL TO U. S. i Declares British Shipping Is Increasing Despite U-Boat Warfare — Entente Nations Overcoming Sea Menace. London, Nov. 2.—Sir Eric Geddes, who recently succeeded Sir Edward Carson as first lord of the admiralty, made his first address in parliament and gave some interesting and anxiously awaited figures on the work of the navy and shipping in general. His declaration that between 40 and 50 per cent of the German submarines operating in the North sea, the Atlantic and the Arctic oceans had been sunk was not the least interesting of his announcements, and there was an Indication of the unceasing war the British and American patrols are making on the submarine in his statement that during the last quarter the ienemy had lost as many submarines as during the whole of 1916. Grateful to America. "I wish to acknowledge fully the valuable contribution made by the United States navy in convoy work since their destroyers joined us under command of Vice Admiral Sims, from whom we have received the heartiest co-operation and whose counsel has been of great value to us. The contribution of the United States navy was given promptly and freely upon their entry into the war and is gradually being extended in this and other ways. “As is knoxFn, we have had most valuable consultation with Admiral Mayo, and on the occasion of his visit took counsel with him as to the role the American navy was to play. We also took advantage of his visit to have an international naval conference, from which we hope much good may result.” Overcoming the Menace. Sir Eric, supplementing the recent statement by Premier Lloyd-George in Albert hall, said that he could give ce*»ain information which would show that “we are making reasonably satisfactory progress in overcoming the menace of the enemy’s submarine activities.”

“As regards the sinking of British merchant tonnage by submarines,” said Sir Eric, “the German official figures for August are 808,000 tons of all nationalities. They sank a little more than one-third of that amount of British tonnage and a little more than half of all nationalities. “Let me give you facts: In April last, the heaviest month of British losses by enemy .submarines since the war began, our trade flowed presumably in satisfactory volume for the enemy submarine. Sinkings Are Decreasing. -r “Since April, the highest month for British losses, they have steadily decreased, and latterly to a marked degree. - “Now that the submarine is for the 'present doing less damage and the resources of the country are again being devoted to a far greater and an increasing extent to the upbuilding of the mercantile marine, I look for net results still more formidable. - “Summarized, the submarine warfare amounts to this: Our defensive .measures have during the last seven months proved so efficacious that in spite of the increased number of ships through the danger zone there has been steady reduction in the damage done by the enemy submarines, la the meantime we are sinking enemy submarines to an increasing extent. Our offensive measures are improving, and will still more improve and multiply.”

TAR FLIES TO DYING MOTHER

Charles Allen of Duquoin, 111., Brought Home by Aviator. Lexington, Ky., Nov. 2.—Lieut. Hanson McCann, U. S. A., arrived at Paducah, after an air journey of 1.023 miles :from Norfolk. Va„ to Duquoin, 111. He left the Norfolk navy yard with Charles Allen, seaman, a passenger, and made the flight to Duquoin with one stop, this made at Cincinnati to obtain fresh fuel. The time was over ten hours. His journey was made to enable Allen to reach the bedside of his dying mother. As soon as some minor repairs to his big biplane are completed Lieutenant McCann will make the return flight to Norfolk.

WAR LOAN TOTAL DELAYED

Final Figures Will Show It Reached Over $5,000,000,000. Washington, Nov. 2. —Indications are that the total of subscriptions to the second Liberty loan will not be available this week. Thursday was the last day on which banks were to report subscriptions to \ federal reserve banks, but officials do \.not expect final reports from the reserve for several days. There is every indication that the total will approximate 35,000,000,000, ian oversubscription of $2,000,000,000

LATEST THINGS IN LAWSUITS

Italian Officer Claimed Bullet That Shot Him and Got It—Swiss Resented Loss of Thirst. An Italian officer who was wounded in the Trentlno has just brought an action to obtain a decision as to the rightful ownership of. a bullet extracted from his body. Both doctor and nurse claimed it, but the officer contended that it was legally his. The judge gave the decision in the officer’s favor by a noval line of argument. He found that the projectile, once discharged from the gun, ceased both to belong to the man who fired it and the country which Intrusted it to him. It thus became, while on its w’ay to its billet, a res nullus, which any finder is entitled to pick up and keep. The officer found it in his body. It was only brought to light by the surgeon assisted by the nurse. Hence the officer was entitled to keep it. Which sounds a good deal like much ado about nothing. Some weeks ago an abbe left a French village to take up the incumbency of another, and the mayor and his late flock lit a bonfire in the road to speed their departing parson, making merry at his expense and showing unmistakably the joy they felt at seeing his back. Naturally the abbe thought himself insulted and brought an action for damages, but as he could not show any the case was dismissed. A very stout man recently bought a third-class ticket at a roadside station in England, and found that he could not get into a third-class compartment. So he went into a first, the doors of which are wider, refusing to pay the excess. He was sued for the balance and had to pay both that and the costs, the court holding that this could not be his first offense, and, knowing that he could not squeeze through the door of a third, he ought to have booked first without more ado. After telling a barber to trim his beard, a farmer fell asleep in the chair. He was awakened by the application of a wet towel to his face, and, looking in the glass, was not sure whether the barber had awakened him or some other fellow. He had gone to sleep with a beard two feet long a»d woke up clean shaved. His whiskers, of which he was very proud, had all gone. He sued the barber for SI,OOO and got SIOO. A certain inhabitant of Switzerland had a most splendid thirst, which he plied daily with stimulants. His sister secretly put a drink cure into his potations, which had the magical effect of curing him of his craving, and rendering drink obnoxious. So angry was he when he learned the truth that he sued his sister for $5,000 for the loss of his thirst 1

Disappointed Horse.

That a horse, in spite pf his “horse I sense,” can be pitifully deceived by appearances was demonstrated in a telling manner. A young woman was waiting patiently for a car going east, when a horse and wagon owned by a huckster stopped almost before her. The horse, a friendly looking animal, gradually edged up to the curb near the young woman, who smiled graciously and patted him on the nose. As the car approached she walked slowly toward the track and was waiting for the car door to open when the friendly animal slipped up behind her, and with a sudden plunge grasped the bunch of green leaves from her new hat. After a brief tussle with hat pins and yellow curls, the horse managed to wrest the hat from the young woman and marched off chewing what he evidently thought a meal of fine green. The horse chewed the milliner’s painted leaves, and finding them not to his taste dropped the hat, which was returned to its owner. —Milwaukee Journal.

Real Meaning of “Maru.”

The word “Maru,” attached to the name of every Japanese merchant ship and commonly accepted as meaning “ship,” has no especial meaning, • according to Captain Takeshima of the Japanese steamship Hudson Maru, recently captured and released by a German raider in the South Atlantic. Captain Takeshima said that the word is the survival of a Japanese custom centuries old. He explained the origin as follows: “There are two opinions as to how the custom originated. One of the stories, which Übelieve is the correct one, is that in ancient times the Japanese attached ‘maru’ to the name of anything precious or highly prized, as a. sword or a baby. It was first applied to a ship’s name about 2,000 years ago, when the Empress Jingo sent an expedition to Korea. She added the word to the name of the ship that transported the troops to Korea. Ever since then ‘Maru’ has been part oLthe name of every steamship or sailing vessel. It is never used with the name of a warship.”

Babies Healthier Nowadays.

The death rate among babies in the larger American cities has been reduced 11 per cent Since 1910, according to the infant mortality survey just completed by the New York milk committee. This reduction has been made among cities of 100,000 population and over. The smaller cities have not done so well. The reduction in cities between 50,000 and 100,000 population is only 2 per cent, while those under 50,000 show an increase of 5 per cent. The general reduction is 9 per cent. The survey covers 150 of the largest cities in the United States since 1906. The marked decrease in infant deaths did not begin until 1910, when organized infant welfare work became general.

WAR TALKS

By UNCLE DAN

Number Five

Jimmie and a German Boy ClashMust Do Three Things to Save Country. It was a warm evening," so Uncle Dan went out to a lawn seat under the spreading branches of the great tree that suggested the farm’s name of Oak Hill. Billie and Jimmie had been laying for him, so Uncle Dan was captured by the boys on short order. “Say, Uncle Dan,” Billie began. “We had a red-hot argument at school yesterday with Carl Newman. Carl said that German schools were miles ahead of our schools and that no one could come up to the educated German. Well, Jimmie got hot under the collar and handed It back to him good and plenty. Jimmie said If their education taught them to torpedo Lusltanias, sink hospital ships, murder hundreds of women and children, make slaves of the Belgians, poison wells, destroy fruit trees and commit all sorts of crimes, then we did not want that kind of education here. What do you think about It, Uncle Dan? I told Jimmie you spent a lot of time In Europe and knew all about schools, so give us your opinion.” “Well,” replied Uncle Dan, deliberately, “the German schools are very thorough ; they furnish exceedingly valuable and practical Instruction. The Industrial training given there Is probably the best to be found. The schools as a whole, however, in my opinion, appeal to the head only, and never to the heart The alm and trend Is to make the Individual blindly submissive to the Prussian plan of world dominion; they teach that It Is the destiny of Germany to rule the world, and that to the glory and advance of Germany, In this plan, all things must give way; that the kaiser as head of the state, can do no wrong If he carries forward the plan of world control. Some of the greatest teachers and preachers even defend and justify her heartless crushing of Belgians and the many other atrocious crimes she has committed in this war. Thank God. our American education reaches both the head and the heart. It Is an education with a soul, and we must maintain the high ideals we have fixed. In a word, In Germany, the people are taught that they exist for the government, while here the government exists to serve the people.” “Just wait a minute,” Interrupted Billie. Say that over again slowly, so I can write it down.” Uncle Dan, smilingly, complied. Billie exclaimed: “Now, we will hand that nut out for Carl to crack. Carl, you know,” continued Billie, “has a very smart father who keeps him posted on the German arguments. Carl said our government was only an experiment anyway; that it would not last twenty years, and that It might burst up any old time. Jimmie asked him if Germany was so mighty good, why they did not go back there to live.”

“Our government will go on forever, won’t it, Uncle Dan?” “Now,” said Uncle Dan, “you are raising a big question, and one that has troubled me for years. Our government is still in the experimental stage; in fact, it is the greatest experiment ever undertaken, and if popular government is to be successful, a few things must be done, otherwise, to paraphrase the great Lincoln, the government of the people, by the people and for the people, will perish. It is my firm conviction,” said Uncle Dan, in a very Impressive manner, “that if our country is to go on, as we hope and pray, we must very quickly do at least three things, and I will name them in the order of importance as it appears to me: “First, adopt compulsory universal military training of all young men physically fit before they reach the age of twenty years. “Next, require that every foreigner who comes here to live must, within a reasonable time, say a year, declare his Intention of becoming an American citizen and take the necessary steps to do so, thereby, from that moment, assuming all the obligations of citizenship of our country, and that means he must defend our flag upon equal terms with our native born, and if he is not willing to do this, he should be sent back from whence he came.” “That’s the stuff,” exclaimed Billie, i "And, finally, enact such legislation as will make voting compulsory. Popular government is based upon the participation of all and the rule of the majority, and democracy cannot continue and be successful unless we live up to the spirit of the institution. i “The first step, however, is the pass- ■ Ing of the Chamberlain bill for universal military training. If you will get the leading citizen, and especially the editor of your paper, to write personal letters to your. congressman and both senators, urging their suppbrt, it will help enormously. “I see by the morning papers,” said Uncle Dan, “that the Rotary clubs of the entire country, the livest, most efficient organization to be found, have unanimously decided to get back of the Chamberlain bill and give it loyal and enthusiastic support. They will work with the Universal Military Training league to accomplish this important piece of legislation, which will do more than anything else to make us a real nation with a common viewpoint. bring us back to sane living, and teach us the patriotism of service,” |

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

One of the Reasons AMERICA is Advancing so Rapidly is the THE UNIVERSAL CAR ———— When Henry Ford placed his car on the market he presented one of the most remarkable contributions to the world of all time. The Ford is recognized as the Universal Car. The fact that all the world’s leading business firms use this car substantiates these statements. For economy, time-saving and general all round usefulness the Ford has no peer. Also have on our floor a Ford Model T 1-ton Truck which is bound to be a leading factor in the progress of our community. Price S6OO f. o. b. Detroit. Equipment includes hood for motor, front fenders, stepping boards, two side lights, two head lights, one tail light, horn and set of tools. See Us at Once. Don’t Delay Wangelin & Thompson Rensselaer, Ind. Telephone 319

CITY ELECTION ON TUESDAY

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Edward He rath. He is one of the city’s substantial business men and as such is entitled and concerned in the affairs of the city. He is qualified and competent for the place and if elected no apologies will ever be necessary for any of his acts. In conclusion let us say that it is the duty of every voter to consider these facts thoroughly, and without laying aside the bigger and more important questions confronting us, go to the polls on next Tuesday and cast their vote with "a view to economy and efficiency in city government.

Bleeding Useful at Times.

For ages one of the customs of Chinese physicians has been to thrust fine needles into the body to let out pains and various maladies and it appears that bleeding in this way is often really useful. After long observation in China Dr. James Cantlie reports himself so much impressed with the results that he has adopted the procedure himself for certain cases. Needling seems to lessen the tension in the inflamed part and to relieve neuralgic and rheumatic pains, swelling and stiffness from sprains and fractures, and especially the indefinite hip pains usually called sciatica.

Sulphur and Rheumatism.

One of England’s most distinguished physicians has just reported a valuable piece of information that he learned from a gossipy old lady who was addicted to the habit of giving medical advice to her acquaintances, says the Los Angeles Times. She gave some of this advice to one of the learned physician’s patients who was suffering from rheumatism in the hands, suggesting that the patient “put sulphur in her stockings.” The patient took the advice and the rheumatism in the hands disappeared; also a silver ornament worn on the patient’s wrist turned black.

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TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

Nehemiah Hopkins to Peter Nomenson, October 29, lot 2, n part lot 3, block 40, Weston's addition, Rensselaer, $8,500.

GOSSIP by OUR CORRESPONDENTS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT INTEREST YOU

LEE C. A. Lefler has been on the sick list during the past week. S. M. Jacks and family entertained our new minister over Sunday. Miss Hazel Jenkinson of Mt. Ayr is caring for her sister, Mrs. Frank Eldridge. Mrs. Clyde Randle and two sons spent Sunday with her sister. Mrs. W. L. Stiers. William Brock and family and Asa Holeman and family visited

Sunday at Mrs. C. A. Holeman’s. . Several of the school children enjoyed a Hallowe’en gathering at William Zable's Wednesday evening. Mrs. Maple of Logansport was here during the past week visiting her daughter, Mrs. O. E. Noland, and family. Born Sunday, October 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eldridge, a son. It Oia not live long and was buried Monday afternoon in the Nauvoo cemetery. J. H. Culp and wife and son Glen spent Saturday in Monticello. The Misses Cassie and Flossie Holeman came home with them, remaining nntil Sunday evening. Morris Jacks and wife entertained for Sunday dinner, his wife’s people, Mr. and Mrs. George Parker. Gaylord Parker and family and Roy Bussell and family. Mrs. Sam Griffith and daughter Agnes and Mrs. Elmer Gilmore and children visited Thursday at Mrs. J. 'H. Culp’s, and in the afternoon attended the Aid sewing at Mrs. H. C- Anderson’s. Wednesday, October 31, was Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart’s fortieth wedding anniversary, and in honor of the event they gave a big dinner to their four children and families and other invited guests. The children present were Rev. Olin and family of near Crawfordsville, Arthur, Rollin and Mrs. Bessie Jordan of this piece, with their families; also Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Snedeker, Mr. and Mrs. John Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Anderson and Mrs. Ida Lewis. They all had a very enjoyable day. notwithstanding that Mr. Stewart has been in very poor health for the past few weeks. However, he is improving now but is still confined to the house. We all hope they will enjoy many more anniversary days.

POSSUM RUN We got quite a littl snow Tuesday evening. Andy Ropp called on Jasper Cover Thursday morning. Charles Parker and Jesse Walker were Gifford goers Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Akers have moved to the T. J. Parker farm near Laura. Mr. and Mrs. James Akers took dinner Wednesday with T. J. Parker and family. Miss Goldie Hurley went to Lafayette Saturday to spend a week or so with friends. James Johnson of Monon spent from Saturday until Monday with Everett and (Charles Parker., Misses Myrtle Parker and Nile Britt , spent from Thursday until Saturday with relatives at Kersey. Mr. and Mrs. Ores Cunningham and daughter Mary spent Sunday afternoon with T. J. Parker and family. , . Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roberts and . two children and Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Cook and granddaughter of Johnson county spent from Friday until Monday with T. J. Parker and family They made the trip by auto. VIRGIE Miss Mabel Barnes spent Sunday afternoon at the Reed home. The Fortnightly dub met with Mrs. Harvey Dexer yesterday afternoon. Misses Patience and Dora Florence spent Sunday with Miss Flossie Wiseman.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1»17.

George Cover and family spent Sunday with Jasper Cover and faonily of Gifford. Vernon and Hazel Hurley spent the week-end with the Kerns family of near Laura. Rev. Flickinger will preach here Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Sunday school at 10. Everybody come. Charles Wiseman of Francesville spent over Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wiseman. Mrs. John Zellers and daughters, Misses Elsie and Jessie, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zellers. The North Union Farmers’ club meets here tonight. A fine program has been prepared. Everybody come. Sunday, November 4, is set aside for “Go to Sunday School day” by the Sunday school directors. You’re all invited to attend Virgie Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. William Terpstra and Mr. and Mrs. Estel Marion have moved into the house vacated by Robert Burns. Mr. Burns has taken up his old residence at Kniman again. The bad condition of the roads south of Virgie over which tie teamsters have been hauling gravel, will not permit them to be used now. Quite a strip of road is being completed north of Virgie.

The Democrat is still selling a good commercial envelope, XX and XXX, size 5,6, 6 3-4 and a few bonds left, at 5c per package of twenty-five. When the present supply, bought before the big advance in prices, is exhausted we will be obliged to advance the prices. Better lay in a supply now while you can get them at the old figure.

Second-Hand CARS Pullman 5-passenger touring, electric lights and starter. Regal Underslung, 5-pas-senger touring, electric lights. Oakland 5-passenger touring, good orden Will sell these cars at great bargains i£ taken at once. M. I. Adams & Son