Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1908 — Page 7

THE VANISHING FLEETS

By ROY NORTON

by a. writ

Now, after 0 Its deliberate plans and quick action, It was to accept as a sole cause for Jubilation the return of the men who had manned--it* tnlghty fleet, and wait tor the returnjifjrtiips that were useless for all purposes.' Its dream of indemnities was gone, its ambition for more territory was never to be realised, and its hope of competing with other great powers as a world factor had come to naught It is doubtful if the government shared in the joy of those who had, given up for dead the ones they loved and were now enabled to cast aside Scarfs of mourning.' The Japanese were to learn that one successful war does not constitute a series, and that all nations were not Inefficient The lesson of civilization had been hammered home with sickening emphasis. Scarcely had peace been concluded when the administration by a declaration to its own people cut as with one blow of a knife a knot which threatened financial panic. It was prefaced with a statement that the reason why ho indemnities had been demanded from Japan was because under altered conditions following the war it would be imposing a hardship on a nation already stricken, without the need

therefor, in substance It stated that -Inaaipuch as there would be no future appropriations and consequently no taAtlon for navies or fortifications, vast reductions would automatically be mqde in the expense of operating the government It was also announced that as the United States bad been presented with a new form of transportation by its Inventor, It had set aside for him and his heirs sufficient royalties to render them financially Independent, and that furthermore In the interest of perpetual peace the secret of the radloplane would be maintained inviolable. 1 The railways of the country would be .permitted to reorganize and continue as freight carriers until such time as their rates were deemed exorbitant or their charters expired, the government abrogating to itself all passenger traffic within the confines of its own continent, and declaring Itself a competitor for all ocean transportation under tariffs to be formulated. It ended by asserting that government ownership of aerial transportation was not adopted at the behest of any political barty, but solely that the people _might derive the benefit •nd the nation maintain Its invulnerable power. Thus it was that the railways were still permitted to exist and no hardship worked save tn the readjustments of capitalization, which losses fell mainly upon those who had accumulated vast fortunes by the very inflation which was now punctured. As if to knit the world together In International harmony, the culmlnsr tlon came In a message addressed to

all nations which was penned by the hand of the president himself. 'lt was bls proposal for the maintenance of peace, and read as follows*. "That war and Its barbarisms may for ail time be done away with, the United States of America submits that: “By.the grace of God it has been placed in possession of such power that it could not only conquer the world, but destroy the inhabitants of other nations. This has been fully demonstrated. It has no desire to utilize ita strength unjustly, but purposes tto exert it for the benefit of all men. "It Considers territorial greed to be the reyl impelling motive in nearly all international wars. Therefore it requests all nations become signatory to ah agreement in perpetuity that under no oirownstancds shall there be any invasion of the territory of one country by another, and that all boundary lines shall remain as now established, except they be changed by the mutual Md amicable agreement of the adjoining powers to which they belong. ~ 4 "Questions involving national dignity can be adjusted by better means than war, as can nearly all* other questions which from time to time arise-between governments; hence the United States urges that full powers of adjudication and arbitration be vested in h standing oommission representing each nation, which shall have for its seat of office some place upon which the greater number may agree. "Ths United States, having faith In the Anglo-Saxon race as representing one of the moot peaceful and conservative, has formed an offensive and defensive alliance with Great Britain, through the personal efforts of the. king and his prime minister. These two governments have no desire to act as peace officers for the world, but pledge themaelvOe to plhoe all their power at the command of the International commission tor the enforcement of its findings.** Tho.Qermsa emperor/, true to his promise, was the /first tdfclH official • ratification to the message, and added thereto hie earnest entreaty that all

half, fortified by his own observations, and reviewed the reasons why Germany had previously declined disarm-, ament In conferences at The Hague. His attitude was that of impartiality, and no mention was made of mooted questions between Great Britain and his. own country, which webs later adjusted satisfactorily through the commission, and passed into his- , tory as the. first dispute which tha| body was called upon to arbitrate. There followed* brief lapse of days, in which the other nations of the earth studied this communication in temper according to their desires. It came as ah amazing document dn a* \«poch which was uprooting existing conditions and establishing new one* The underlying threat of interference in any International war, however, made it patent that the wisest'course would be In graceful acceptance. Hence it was that all the principal governments bound themselves In the compact. The last page had been written in the voluminous history of strife* The hissing of the barb, the retching of the catapult, the clangos of sword and buckler, and the booming of cannon, which in the course of time had succeeded each other, were sound* to be heard no more pn land or sea. Peace had at last assumed its tranquil dominion. . When the last acceptance from thq most laggardly nation was received* the ‘news was made known to the silent man la the White House. It was on another night in summer when the moon cast its shadows over the city and the shining breast of the river. Still along, bnt now belove< and understood by alibi* lie knelt by an open Window,and, with a face glorified by the radiance of the night and bis thoughts, thanked the God who had made film steadfast to accomplish his desire. The president, too, had reached his goal of dreams. (To be continued.)

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HANGING GROVE TOWNSHIP

Mrs. Mary Lowe, cf Ren Bel er, James Lefler and Mrs. Chas. Buss 11, of Hanging Grove, arrived home Fiiday noon from Wisconsin. Ttey found the forest fires had damaged 'the timber to some extent, but net so much but what it can be utilized for some purpose. » One of C. W. Bussell’s pet detr died Thursday. He had just comp'etel his park fence and now has only one deer left. Mr. and Mrs. James Lefler and G. 0. Petree took dinner w.th Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bussell Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Downs, living on the Luts farm, are the happy parents this Monday morning of a fine baby boy.

Register Craveus of Indiana University says there Is no foundaUtn to the report that the university will close on account of a shortage of water. He says water wLI ba hauled into the university ffom springs north of Bloomington before the university will close. The drought of four years ago was met In this manner. You can cure dyspepsia. Indigestion, sour or weak stomach, or in fact any form of stomach trouble if you will take Kodol occasionally—just at the Umes when you need IL Kodol does not have to be taken all the time. Ordinarily you only take Kodol now anfi than, because it completely digests all the food you eat, and after a few days or a week or so, the stomach can digest the food without the aid of Kodol. Then you don’t need Kodol any longer. Try it today on our guarantee. We know what It will do for you. Bold by all druggists. The resignation of Judge William 8. Haggard as a member of the b a d of trustees of the Soldiers* Home at Lafayette has been acoep'ed. The judge was compelled to resign because of bls election to the legislature, as one man can not hold the two state positions at one time. No one has been appointed *8 yet to tn Judge Haggard’s piaceu

REMINGTON NOTES

Kenneth Allrttan and Roy Gundy, cf ■ Rensselaer, spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs. W®. Brpadie went to Lafayette Thursday for a short visit with | her daughter, Mrs. Clarke Bartee. I Mesdames C. A. Balcom and S; G. Hand spent Tuesday with friends in Kentland. Mr. and Mrs. Trace, of Ohio, vt 1ted their aunt, Mrs. Galbieath, and son, Charles, last week. The Misses Mgdred Hobbs and Flo Courtwrlght, vfSi ted friends in Wolcott Saturday afternoon. ; Miss Pearl Turner and Elery Bloom, of Kentland, spent Sunday with relatives here. Miss Sarah Rodehafer returned to Chicago Friday, after three weeks’ visit here with her parents. Miss Nola Grubb returned koine Wednesday from a month’s visit with relatives at Battle Ground. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lov* left Thurß day. of last week Joy their future home.liii Laurence, Kansas. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klehm, Nov. . 9th, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Louks, Nov. lOtb, a son. James Meehan, of Bopton, Mass,, has been vi§lt|ng bl 3 mother and other relatives here the past two Weeks. Tommy O’Connor, of Terre Haute, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom _O'Connor, several Jays last week. Miss Lina Luckey went to Windfall Thursday for a few days’ visit with her sister, Mrs. Burnice Graham, and family.

Mrs. Ada Dobbins left Thursday for Kansas City, Mo., where she will spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Charles Cox. Mrs. Hal E. Sheetz, of Indianapolis, came Thursday to visit her brothers, Bert and Harry Spencer, and their families. Mrs. Effie Husing, of lafayette, was called here" last week by the death of her mother, Mrs. Bert Blood. Mrs. Ammon Beasley and son visited her brother, E. T. Bond, and family at Oxford several days last week. ' ... Joe Hammond' moved his household goods and family last week to Rensselaer, where he has a position In the First National Bank at that place. Miss Elsie Bickel, who has been teaching school In Illinois the past few years, was, on account of poor health, obliged to give up her school and returned home last week. Mrs. Martha Roush and Mrs. Jas. Skinner received the sad news Saturday of the death of their father, Oliver M. Long, who died at his home in Milburn, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 16 days. _He had been in poor health for sexeial years, but not bed fast but a few days. He will be remembered as an old resident of this place.

If you are a sufferer from piles. Man Zan Pile Remedy will bring relief with the first application. Guaranteed. Price 50c. Sold by B. F Fendlg. nv. PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at Public Auction at his residence oh* the Granville Moody farm, one mile west and one mile north of Pleasant Grove, sale to commence at 10:00 a. m., on FRIDAY, DEC. 4, The following personal property: FIVE HORSES—Consisting of 1 bay horse, 12 years old, wt 1,400; 1 grey horse, coming 4 years, wt 1,500; 1 black horse, coming 4 years wt 1,500; 1 black mare, coming 8 years, wt 1,400; 1 yearling colt, coming 2 years, wt 1,000. One Good Team of Mules. TWO COWS—Coming fresh about middle of January. FARM IMPLEMENTS— Two Avery riding cultivators, 1 Moline walking cultivator, 1 14-lnch breaking plow, 1 Plano binder, 1 disc, 1 flexible 3-sectlon harrow, 1 new Black Hawk corn planter with 100 rods wire, 1 McCormick mower, 2 sets work harness, 1 road scraper, 1 narrow tire wagon, 1 wide tire wagon. Household and Kitchen furniture, and many other articles not here mentioned. TERMS —A credit of 12 months will be given on sums of over $lO with approved security, without interest if paid when due; if not paid when due, 8 per cent will be charged from date of sale. A discount of 7 per cent will be given fbr cash on all sums over $lO. All sums of $lO and under, cash in hand. No property to ba removed until settled for. JOHN BEHRNB. Ffed Phillips, Auctioneer. Chas. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds.

Mt. Pleasant

JThls vicinity was visited with some snow Sunday morning. Clyde Davisson moved on tte former Kresler farm Friday. Geo. McElfresh was in this vicinity on business Thursday. Steve and Shelby Comer shipped a car load of hogs “to Chicago Friday. George Davisson was trading and transacting business in Rensselaer Saturday.

Calvin Swartzell and Clyde Davisson spent Saturday and Sunday at Delphi. . - / Earle Clouse, of Rensselaer, was delivering turkeys from these parts to Bennie Fendlg this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse took a load of turkeys to Rensselaer Wednesday. Ml. and Mrs. Geo. Fate and Mr. and Mrs. Will Stiffy visited Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ritter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jamed Price, of Surrey visited Mrs. Rachael and John Price Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith visited his brother, Ben Smith, at Rensselaer, Sunday. Will Smith and Edward Walker are plastering Ross Moore’s house, near Pleasant Grqvp, this week. _ Curtis Steel and Ell Merrill and Mr. and Mrs, Clyde Davisgon visited Mr, and Mrg- George Davlsgop Sunday, -- Jess Walker returned to this vicinity this week, after a week’s visit with his parents and fi lends in Boone county. Misses Alfred and Minnie Ritter spent the latter part of the week with their sister, Mrs. Bertha Murphy, at Surrey.

Will Wenrlck, of Pleasant Rldgd, and Rebecca Green, of Thorntown, and Millie Nance visited Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse Sunday. Clyde Davisson, who has been recovering nicely from the stroke of paralysis, is somewhat worse at this writing.

DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills are unequaled in cases of weak back, back ache, Inflammation of ti e bladder, rheumatic pains, and all urinary disorders. They are antiseptic and act promptly. Don’t delay, for delays are dangerous. Get DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills. Sold by all druggists. While Wilbur. Wright, the American aeroplanlst, was making a flight at Le Mans, France, the motor of the machine exploded.

SICK HEADACHE. This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomach, ■ and can be cured by taking Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. Get a free sample at B. F. Fendig’s drug store and try It c An edict Issued by the emperor of China confers a decoration upon the dalai lama of Tibet who has been absent from Lhassa for the last four years,"""grants him an annual salary iof SB,OOO a year and orders him to ! return to -Tibet. Wood’s L ve. _>.aaicine In liquid form for malaria, chills and fever, regulates the liver, kidneys and bladder, brings quick relief to biliousness, sick-headache, constipation. Pleasant to take. The SI.OO bottle contains 2% times quantity of the 50c size. First dose brings relief. Sold by B. F. Fendig. nv A collision between two metor boats filled with fishermen bound for the fishing grounds in Jamaica bay, New York, resulted in the death of one man and the destruction of one of the motor boats • 11. Kodol contains the same digestive juices that are found in an ordinary healthy stomach, and there is, therefore, no question but what any form of stomach trouble, indigestion or Nervous Dyspepsia, will yield readily yet naturally to a short treatment of Kodol. Try it today on our guarantee. Take it for a little while, as that is all you will need to take. Kodol digests what you eat and makes the stomach sweet. It is sold by all druggists. While IB|ooo spectators were loudly cheering his successful flight with a glider, when 70 feet In the air, Lawrence J. Lech, the 16-year-old areonaut, fell to the ground with terrific force at the Morris park racetrack, fracturing his ankle. To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble, backache, rheumatism Plneulee tor the Kidneys brings relief in the first does Hundreds of people today testify to their remarkable healing and tonic properties. M days' trial SI.OO. They purify the blood. Bold by B. F. Fendlg. nv Two of the Wisconsin counterfeiters, Albert and Hugo Donnerstag, who sawed their way out of the Dane county jail during a rainstorm, were recaptured at the home of their brother, Rudolph, in the wilds of northern Wisconsin. .

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