Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1917 — Page 2

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AND SHALL WE YET THANK HIM?

The season is again with us when, from custom and from the inner promptings of the spirit, we are wont to lift grateful hearts to a merciful and bountiful Creator in thanks and gratitude for His dealing with us during tbe year that is past. And shall we yet thank Him? -Let us see. At this same season one short year ago we thanked Him from full hearts that He had kept us from the madness that was devastating our kinsman across the waters. But today w r e have beaten the pruning hook into a sword, and from ocean to ocean the tramp of armed forces resounds. In view of the staggering issues with which our people are face to face, are we to content ourselves with thanking an all-powerful God for life and health and plenty—material plenty? Ard we to look no further than the mere creature comforts with which He has so bountifully showered us? Some may answer, “For what else should we thank iHlim? Has not the madness fallen upon us, too? Are not our young men thronging to the sacrifice, and are not our wives and mothers and sisters and brothers and fathers, with bleeding hearts, helping them on their way?” Again, let us see. A century and a half has flown since a band of consecrated men, with vision that reached out far into th/ future, determined that on this our loved soil should be reared an edifice such as the ; world had never before witnessed—a nation wherein should reign that immortal

trinity of human beatitudes, freedom, equality, justice. To this they dedicated unselfish lives, for this they fought, and for this they died. But their lives and their deaths and their unselfish sacrifices prevailed, and today that edifice stands the wonder of earth —a land grounded and built on the eternal principles that guarantee to one and all the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” But these beneficent principles are not all prevailing. In other lands are forces that would set them at naught and make of their advocates serfs and vassals. It is with these forces that we are nowat variance, as were our fathers before us.

Can we, then, think an all-wise Father that our fathers left to us an inheritance of freedom that we must now defend with our ’lives and our all? Let us suppose that our hearts could not feel this gratitude—what then? Suppose us a people, descended from heroes with whom the glorious vision of a free earth far outweighed any thought of self —we, the children of those heroes, willing, like Esau of old, to barter our glorious heritage for a mess of the pottage of ease; willing to submit to degradation, so our selffish enjoyment of the creature comforts be not interfered with. But what red-blooded American could entertain the thought? People of America, let us raise one mighty shout of gratitude to Almighty God that when the hour of o>ur testing came, it found in us hearts that pulsated with that same rich red blood that in days agone fertilized and made sacred the soil that has nurtured us. Let us give thanks that the spirit of ’76 is still the mighty force in American life. Let us give thanks that our hearts can choose rightly between present ease, and future glory. Let us give thanks that when the hour of our trial came, it found us worthy to call ourselves sons of our fathers. Let us pour out our hearts in gratitude that upon these hearts has been indelibly engraved the immutable decrees of an all-wise God, decrees that would make of this his glorious world a haven of safety for every immortal soul. And as willingness without opportunity is but a negative virtue, let us give thanks that, when His plans for the great uplift of mankind needed champions, He found us worthy instruments upon whom to lay His hand. For this thy greatest of all mer-cies—-that thou hast found us worthy—-Father above, we would most humbly thank Thee.

GERMANY’S LOSS

With the declaration of Brazil of a state olf war between that country and Germany, the latter can now count eighteen enemy nations arrayed against her. Germany’s losses in men and money, while they must be enormous, are in reality the least of the disasters that have befallen her. The one great disaster that that misguided country has brought upon faer&elf, and which will have most

far-reaching effect, is the loss of her standing with the nations of the world. With the exception of the countries leagued with her in this unholy war, Germany is an outcast among the nations of the earth. Germany is not .feeling the blighting effects of this ostracism now as she Will feel It in the years to come. She claims that her policy of frightfulness is a necessary measure of self-defense, yet this same policy has alienated numbers of nations that but for that inhuman course would today* be, if not her avowed friends, at least strictly neutral. Reace will come after a while, and in the reckoning Germany’s course will be laid bare before a just and discriminating world. We say “just and discriminating,’’ because we believe, despite Germany's frightful defection from national humanity and honor, the large majority of the peoples .of the earth are at heart humane and honorable. And the latent principles of humanity and justice that underlie and form the bed-rock foundations of all civilized nations, have revolted and will continue to revolt against the savagery displayed by that would-be fount of "kultur.” .. , • This antipathy will take the form of prejudice against not only Germany as a nation, but against the German blood. Not all the peoples of the earth have the finely discriminating judgment of' President Wilson, and not all of them will be able to separate the acts of the German government from the impulses of the German people. It is a common thing to hear, even in charity-loving America, references to “German brutality’’ and ‘.‘German savagery.’’ It is of- no avail to tell the people that this brutality and savagery is the result of a “system’’ and that in reality the German people as a whole do not countenance it. Human nature is ' prone to believe that actions speak louder than words and Germany’s actions will form the complainant’s evidence when Germany comes to trial before the people of the earth. The German bed will be a bed of thorns for generations to come.

SENSIBLE M’ADOO

During the progress of the Liberty loan campaign, Secretary McAdoo visited many sections of the country in the work of stimulating interest in the campaign. In one southern city where Mr. McAdoo is well known and admired, the proposition was advanced by enthusiastic members of the entertainment committee to designate a day as “McAdoo day.” When the proposition reached the ears of the secretary it was promptly negatived, with the remark that this was no time for self-exploitation, and that the entire energy of the American people should be centered on the one great task of winning the war. Mr. McAdoo was right. The people of this city would gladly have done him honor, and at any other time the secretary" would have been pleased and gratified at this remark of their favor. But, as he well says, this is no time for exploiting personalities. It is a time when mere individual interests must give way dor the interest of humanity in the mass. And there are many others besides the secretary who have sensed this fact. .Leaders of thought and action in every avenue of life are cheerfully relegating to the rear their persona)! interests and ambitions and making themselves mere cogs in the great wheel that is tn carry the nations onward and upward. At the same time it is a thought that needs to be emphasized, as not all our people’ have yet grasped the fact that seif must now take a more humble place at least for a season. When the cause of the people has. been won, doubtless there will be laurels distributed for many who are today working in comparative obscurity, but in the meantime let us do the work at our hand without clamoring for a place in the limelight. To be and to do is sufficient for today. Rewards may welii be deferred till our great objective has been realized.

EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

The Russian bear shows an inclination to start his Winter sleep. Hogs are be scarce. No, we have no reference to the twolegged variety. Perhaps if Kerensky would grow whiskers he might have more influence with his countrymen. That Tennessee negro who raised a one dollar bill to a ten was probably only seeking to restore its lost power. At present the intention of the government is merely to reduce,

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

waste. The reduction of waist may come later. There is a German uprising in Brazil. The particulars -have as familiar a ring as the activities of the I. W. W. Luxburg, in an Argent’ne prison, would like much to be able to follow his own advice and disappear “without leaving a trace.” “Where you lead 'we’ll follow,” said the lengthening shoe-tops to the shortening skirt. And so the eternal balance was preserved. It is safe to say the little brown hen wouldn't be nearly so enthusiastic if she knew what the cold storage had in store for the product of her industry. Napoleon said of Prussia that it was hatched from a cannon ball. And had he been a prophet he would halve said that the same agency that brought it into the world would be the means of its removal. ■ The world should reserve its criticism of Kerensky and the Russian republic. Democracies are not born in a day, neither is the character of a people changed over night. While the pains of a new birth have temporarily impaired her fighting power, given a little time to adjust herself to the new conditions, Russia will yet give a good account of herself. Especially should we of the, United States withhold censure, permitting, as we do, obstructionists and trouble makers to stalk unmolested throughout the landi We might criticise with a better grace if we would fill some prison cells with occupants for whom they have long been waiting.

LOYAL CITIZENS ARE AROUSED

house and held the meeting. There were very few members of the German Lutheran church present, only Mr. Ritter, his son and his halfbrother, Robert Ott. Mr. Ritter gave sls for the Y. M. C. A. work, his son gave $2 and Mr. Ott gave $2. Notwithstanding the opposition encountered the campaign in Union township was successful, the sum of $374.14 having been raised. Of this amount about S2O is credited to Barkley township, leaving Union still more than its quota of $350. On Monday morning, Mr. Hammerton, as chairman of the township for the Y. M. C. A. campaign, called Rev. Krohn and asked for a report olf the amount the latter had collected on Sunday, so he could complete his report to the county chairman. Rev. Krohn, after considerable quibbling, stated that be did not collect any money, merely talking on the subject so as to help Mr. Hammerton and Mr. Wood when they should solicit among the members of his church. Rev. Krohn at the same time denied telling Mrs. Hammerton that he proposed to raise money at his Sunday morning service, but of this Mrs. Hammerton is positive. Mr. Hammerton then said to Rev. Krohn -that the time for soliciting was ended but if he would give him the names of some of his congregation whom he thought might give, he (Mr. HamVnerton) would go and see them at once, but this the minister failed to do saying after considerable hesitation that he didn’t believe he could give him any such names.

It is the general opinion that Rev. Krohn was extremely active throughout Friday and Saturday in doing all he could to hinder the success of the meeting, and 'that there would have been many members of his flock there had he not gone to them and presumably urged them to remain away. It has also been stated that this is not the first time in the past few months that he has given evidence of an■0 ‘ ■ tagonism to patriotic efforts of our citizens and that he exerts a bad influence over his members, who would be all right were it not for him. One other thing that has been discussed generally among the people of Union township is the German Lutheran school conducted b.v Rev. Krohn. Children of his church members attend this school and the teaching is largely in the German language. There is no county or estate supervision over this school, which is conducted solely as the pastor sees fit. One thing that has aroused considerable comment among the people of Union township, and which has also excited no little suspicion, is the fact that quite frequently Rov. Krohn is away for days'at a time on some mission or another unknown to the people generally, and school is often dismissed for several days at a time. Mrs. Krohn assists her husband in conducting the school and sometimes when h? is away she continues the school in session, but that it is not being conducted up to the standard main-

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tained by the state of Indiana is felt certain. | Just what will come of the mat-1 ter is not known. The whole situation has been brought to the at- j tention of the county council of de-! sense, it is understood, and future steps, if any, lay within the discre-, tion of that body.

INDIAN SUMMER

You have heard that ancjent legend How the gnarled old Indian chieftain Sits and broods and smokes his Clay pipe In these golden days at even. And I like to think that chieftain Is the great renowned Tecumseh, Brave and shrewd, and feared by white men I Loved, obeyed by all his people. See him crouching round the camp fire With the others at the council; Grave, aloof from curious question, Wrinkled, bent from former conquest. Silent sits he in the firelight Seeing visions in the bright flames Of his lands, possessed by white men. Tilled and yielding wealth to white men. Thinks he of the golden Shawnee, Rolling, beauteous fields of Shawnee; Of the prairie of the Wea, Rich and fertile, wide of bosom. Over all he once had power Where the deer and elk and bison, Starting at his stealthy stalking Fell —swift target for his arrow. But the white men, strong in number Came to wrest him from his kingdom, Overcame his daughty warriors, Won the land rom his possession. So he sits these days of autumn E’er the year turns to the winter, E’er it faces toward the biting Of the snows and of the north wind. And his spirit roams the prairies Where he once held full dominion, And the smoke from the clay pipe, Pungent, sweet and all pervading Wraps one in a magic blanket, Gay and bright as gown of warrior, All things happy seem and hopeful, Rose-hued, brilliant seems the future. And the chief, forgetting meanwhile Sternness of his former manner. Smiles, and o’er the- glorious landscape Steals the sunshine of his laughter. So returns the chief in triumph, Claims the season as reminder Of his former power and freedom. Knows that he is not forgetten; Knows that always shall it be thus i Every season without railure, i Coming from his kingly dwelling In the land of the hereafter. —Lois F. Miller.

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fUnder tins head notice* win be published for 1-cent-a- word for the Orel insertion, 1-2-cent-per-word for each additional insertion. To save book-keeping cash should be sent with notice. No notice accepted for less than twenty-flv« cents, but short notices coining within s he above rate, will be published two or more times—as the case may be —for 21 cents. Where replies are sent in Ths Democrat’s care, postage will be charged for forwarding such replies to the advertiser.) FOR SALE For Sale—One bay horse. 9 years j old, sound, lady broke, children | can handle; cash or on time. —H. iV. HENSLER, Remington, Ind., phone 5-A, Remington exchange. d 2 For Sale—3oo bushels of Early White seed corn.—Phone 219-H, ROSCOE ELLER, Remington, Indiana. n 24 For Sale—l9l3 model Ford, in good running order. May be seen at Leek hitch barn in Rensselaer.—GAlL MICHAEL, Tefft, R-R-l. ts One of the Best Located Residence properties In Rensselaer. 75x300 feet, corner lot fronting on two improved streets; good two-story house, with cistern, drilled well, bath, barn and other out-buildings etc. Ground alone Is worth price asked for entire property. Terms I’ desired. For further particulars call or address B. care THE DEMOCRAT For Sale—3s acres in Barkley township, black land, house, barn, well, hog fence, on pike, near school. SBS. Very easy terms.—G. F. MEYERS. ’ ts For Sale—l6o-acre farm miles east of Rensselaer, on Pleasant Ridge road, well tiled good improvements. Possession can be given March 1, 1918.—E. L. and C. A. FIDLER, executors, phone 928-B. ts For Sale—Apperson touring car, electric starter and lights, 4 good tires, one extra tire. First $325 takes it and it is a great bargain. —W. O. GOURLEY, Dodge Agency. Rensselaer. Phone 90. ts

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 1917.

For Sale—The William Daniels farm of 200 acres id Barkley township.—KOßAH DANIELS, Agt.. Rensselaer, phone 299. ts Wood For Sale—Anyone wanting wood at either Rensselaer or Fair Oaks, we can furnish them standing timber. Call J. E. WATTER, mgr. J. J. Lawler lands, phone 337. For Sale—A snap, 160 acres pasture land, S2O per acre; located miles from station, in Jasper county.—HARVEY DAVISSON. ts For Sale—Finely improved 130 acres, all in cultivation, adjoining city of Rensselaer. For sale at a real bargain.—HAßVEY DAVISSON. , ts Typewriter Ribbons —The Democrat carries In stock in its fancy stationery department the famous Nedich make of ribbons for nearly all the standard makes of typewriters. Price 65c each. Will be sent by mail prepaid to any address on receipt of price. ts Butter Wrappers:—Vegetable parchment butter wrappers in any quantity desired, either plain or printed, at The Democrat Office, ts For Sale—l 7 acres adjoining city of Rensselaer, all In cultivation; fenced with high woven wire.— HARVEY DAVISSON. ts For Sale —My residence on McKinley avenue; 2 corner lots with 5-room cottage, electric lights, bath; barn, chicken park, garden and fruit. —W. H. POSTILL, phone 620. ts Remington Typewriter, No. 7, with tabulating attachment. Machine in splendid condition and looks and Is practically as good aa new; cost $l2O, will sell at a bar* gain.—THE DEMOCRAT.

For Sale—Real bargain, improved 80-acre farm, new 5-room house, new barn, 3% miles from Wheatfield, Ind.; $65 per acre. Will take live stock first payment, easy terms on balance. —HARVEY DAVISSON, phone 246 or 499. ts For Sale—6oo-acre farm 1 mile from Gloster, Miss., nice city of 2,000 population. Farm is well improved. Located on Prentice highway, a macadam road being I built from McComb to Natchez and which intersects with the Jackson highway. Price S3O per acre.— HARVEY DAVISSON, phone 216 or 499. ts For Sale—B-ply Litho Blanks. We have on hand several hundred sheets 22x28 8-ply litho blanks, coated 2 sides, that we will sell in lots of 50 or more at $6 per 100, which is less than cost a year ago. This board was ordered for a special purpose, but customer changed order and it was not used. Is put up in 50-sheet packages and has not been broken. —THE DEMOCRAT. ts FOR RENT For Rent—My house on Park avenue, electric lights, city water, etc.—MARY JANE HOPKINS. ts For Rent —The barber shop room in the Makeever House block is for rent. Inquire at once of JAY W. STOCKTON, Rensselaer, Ind. For Rent—Good warm 6-room house, good well.—O. K. RITCHEY, phone 618. ts For Rent—9-room house, electric lights, city water, three blocks from court house.—Dß. F. A. TURFLER. ts WANTED Moving Van —I have bought a 3-ton Avery auto truck and moving van, and solicit both moving and hauling.— * ‘FREN CH Y ” DESCHAND, phone 365 or 410. n 25 False Teeth—We pay up to sl2 for old or broken sets. Send parcel post or write for particulars.—DOMESTlC SUPPLY CO., Dept. 14, Binghampton, New. York. d-8 Wanted, Wood Choppers—We have a limited amount of wood to cut at McCoysburg, Rensselaer, Parr and Fair Oaks. See JAMES WALTER, or phone 337. ts Wanted—Men with teams to clean out open ditches in the vicinity of Fair Oaks.—J. E. WALTER, manager J. J. Lawler lands. Phone 337. ts MISCELLANEOUS Estray Hog Taken Up—Came to my place in Newton township last Monday, shote weighing about 200 pounds. Owner can have same by identifying the hog and paying advertising and feed charges.—GUSS ZACHER, telephone Mt. Ayr exchange. n 22 Storage—l have two rooms for storage of light household or other goods in The Democrat building. Terms reasonable. —F. E. BABCOCK. Phone 315 or 311. FINANCIAL Money to Loan—s per cent farm loans.— JOHN A. DUNLAP. tl Mutual Insurance—Fire and Lightning. Also state cyclone. Inquire of M. I. ADAMS. Phone 533-L. M Farm Loans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to SIO,OOO. —E. P. HONAN. 5 Pct. FARM LOANS 5 Pct. See us for 5 per cent, money. No charge for abstract examination. Low rate of commission. Loans on city property.—CHAS. J. DEAN & SON. ts Hni fhftl Without Delay, Lui inp Without Commission, UUI lllb Without Charges set lAiirV or Recording Ml Uli I Instruments. InUllL I W. H. PABKUMOB