Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 63, Decatur, Adams County, 16 March 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 63.

EARTHJREMBLES | Instruments at Cleveland Record Extraordinary Earthquake Tremors. TO INVESTIGATE RAID Administration Orders Investigation of Rail Made on Lower California. Cleveland, March 16,—(Special to Daily Democrat,)—The most extraor dinary and severe earthquake trem crs were recorded on instruments here beginning at 2:36 tills morning and lasting until 3:16. One continu ous tremor lasted for two and one half minutes. The distance was estimated at 5,000 miles. These re cords either indicate another tidal wave or a severe volcanic eruption. Washington, March 16.—(Special to Daily Democrat.)—Orders w?re today telegraphed to Major General Murray at San Francisco to have a sw'eeping investigation made of the lower California raid Saturday night by Mexican bandits, In this raid a custom house was burned and a boat master killed. Directions were also given to have this part of the border patrolled. Chihauhua. Mex., March 16,—(Spe cial to Daily Democrat.)—General Villa's headquarters today confirmed the report that a Mexcan federal troop train had been blown up by rebels, although no figures were given concerning the number killed, wounded and captured. Terra Hants, March 16,—(Special to Daily Democrat,) —Street cars were nearly running on schedule time th** morning following the unexpected strike called Saturday night. No ioting was expected today. The people generally are expecting a proclamation from Mayor Roberts asking them not to ride on the cars and the police were practically tlie only occupants today. Local employees assert that the strike has been recognised by the organization of the international union, and that this . organization has taken charge. London. March 16. —(Special to the Daily Democrat.)— The reign of terror instituted by the militant suffregetts following the arrest of Mrs. Ihmkhurat was directed towards the railroads today. The suffregetts swooped down on the yards at Kings Marton and burned six passenger coaches and badly damaged three others.

IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE KLU KLUX KLAN AT LYRIC. A true story of tne exciting times wiien the night riders ruled will be the offerin* at the Lyric today. "In the clutches of the Ku Klux Clan" is the title. It will be produced by Miss Gene (jauntier and a splendid company. The Ku Klux Klan, originally a splen did organization formed after the civil war by properly owners for protection against ignorant and superstitious negroes, later degenerated into bands of outlaws which the government eventually broke up by armed force. The action of the story takes place In North Carolina, win re one of th* atrongt st outlaw klan* flourished. It may be said to Im* historically accurate In every particular. There is excitement and action In every scene of the three rwels This feature production should be witnessed by every school boy and girl and by grownups as well, for It* historical value. The mere fact that It has been produced by tha famous Gene Gauntler feature players is proof of the perfection of detail and the tenseness of the exclt Ing action. It Is really one of the big features of the year. Tha price for today and every day this week will be five cents. The picture for to, morrow will be «n amaxing tale of the Arabian Nights, presented In all Its original enthralling story of the mysterious Orient, perfectly produced with an all star cast In scenes u. fairyland beauty. Il la » picture llm' every member bf your family "ill on Joy. o CARD OF THANKS. I kindly wish to il’vnk Mr. Elzey nnd all those who so kindly donated for tha benefit of the nun,p for B “ r ton Bchraluka, the amount being »50.75. MRS. LIZZIE BCHRALUKA. I

DECATUK DAILY DEMOCRAT!

GET A SHAMROCK. As an added attraction to the special feature matinee which Manager Parent of the Crystal has secured for tomorrow afternoon, all those attending will be given a shamrock in honor of St. Patrick’s day. A two-reel Vitagraph, entieled “Threads of Destiny,” featuring Charles Kent and Jiriia Gordon, assisted by Harry Northrup, will be tile star attraction. For tonight Mr. Parent has secured the famous Pathe play, two-reel feature entitled, ‘ Tlie Faithless Friend." lu addition to a Kalem comedy, "The Fickle Freak." The shows offered at the Crystal are the latest and best pictures on the road and you are always sure of getting your money’s worth. The price for tonight and tomorrow will be five cents. FINALTUGOFMR

Democratic Candidates for State Offices Open Headquarters AT THE DENISON Senator Kern Probable Permanent Chairman—Candidates Confident. (Democratic Editors' News Bureau.) Indianapolis, Ind., ar. 16 —For the final tug of war for places on the democratic state ticket hundreds of active party workers are arriving here. Practically all of the candidates opened their headquarters this morning at the Denison hotel. The indications are that the convention will break all records as to the number of people present. The Denison house lobby is decorated frog top to bottom with flags and banners proclaiming the location of the headquarters of the candidates. It was stated today that Senator John W. Kern probably will be made permanent chairman of the convention. He can have the place if he wants it. He is expected to arrive here tomorrow. Senator Shively is also expected here tomorrow. He will not have headquarters as it wH! not be necessary for him to make a tight for renomination. National Committeeman Taggart arrived here today from French Lick. He stated that he is not in any sense a candidate for the senate. It was announced today by Chairman Korbly that Charles Sallee, formerly of Evansville, has been appointed secretary of the democratic state committee. Among the early arrivals among the candidates yesterday was Dick Milburn, of Jasper, who stated that he is confident he will be nominated for attorney general. Mike Sweeney, of Jasper, a well known southern Indiana democrat, who is one of Milburn's mainstays, arrived yesterday. Milburn says that he has friends on all delegations. George W. Curtis of Mt. Vernon, another candidate for attorney general, arrived yesterday. He said that the outlook suits him. Curtis in addition to having strong support from his own district, is going to do well in the northern part of the state.

Harry Grube of Plymouth arrived last night. Grube predicted that by Wednesday night it will be apparent that he is going to be nominated for clerk of the supreme court. He is full of confidence. J. Fred France, his opponent, also was on the ground yesterday. None of the large field of candidates for state treasurer were on the ground Sunday but all arc expected here early today. James F. Cox of Columbus arrived here early yesterday. He said that h fl la going to land the nomination for secretary of state In spite of the optimistic claims of Homer Cook and. his friends. William B. Gray of Covington and Pale J. Crltlenberger of Anderson, candidates for state auditor, were among the arrivals last night. BUYS HOFFMAN HOME. John Hoffman, carpenter, has sold Ida residence, corner of Tenth and Jackson street, to Henry Gentle, who will occupy It the latter part of the month, he Hoffmans will return to their farm In Jefferson township. Jacob A. Zerkel has recorded the name of his farm as “Fair View."

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, March 16, 1914.

SPRING IS HERE So Say the Robins, and Multitudinous Other Signs of the Season. OLD MR. GROUNDHOG Struck it Right This Year— Many Promenaders on Sunday. Six weeks ago today Master Groundhog poked his head out, sniffed the cold air and returned to his warm lair to wait six weeks longer for spring. And the warm weather has come on schedule time. The first harbingers of spring have announced themselves in Decatur and vicinity. They are: Robins. Marbles and "plumping" contests. New spring millinery productions. Street comer discussions. Automobile and walk promenades. The flow of gurgling sugar sap. The sulphur and molasses pot. Just when tlie “first" robin appeared Is unknown, for they are here in such great numbers that it seems as though they all made an onslaught at once. The small boy hunted up his old bag of marbles, and bought new ones, including such rare species as “milkies," "starlights," etc., with a few “does,” to help out the capitalistic part, whereby he hopes to secure the bigger prizes. The spring millinery business has opened with a rush, hundreds of women hastening to discard their old winter hats and to emerge with the latest up-to-date creations. The various weighty questions of the day were fully discussed by the men on the street comers, while yesterday afternoon’s vtarmth of the day brought out automobile parties or walkers for a grand promenade to take advantage of the fine weather. The cement walks and brick streets, which are fine and clean, were the most traveled yesterday. Many new antomobiles, as well as the old ones, were brought out and every paved street seemed a pleasure boulevard, while the sidewalks in all parts of the city were alive with promennders. Although the spring does not official ly begin until next week, the weather is here in advance, 8Y A SPECIALIST In Cleveland, Ohio, Will Newton Parrish be Operated Upon. FOR THE REMOVAL Os Cancer from the Cheek — Will Leave Wednesday for Cleveland. Newton Parrish will leave Wednesday for Ceveland, Ohio, where he will be operated upon for the removal of a cancerous growth from hls cheek. Mrs Pi»rri«h •ill accompany him there and be with him during the ordeal, which will be performed by a renowned specialist. Mr. Parrish has been suffering for some time from the growth, and a specialist In Fort Wayne had been treating him. The growth seemed to be Imbedded In the flesh, between the Inner and outer surfaces of the cheek. and had liecn treated from the Inside. A few days ago the Fort Wayne apociallat Infpmied him that he had better have the cancer cut out. as the other treatment did not seem to bring the desired results and he recommended the specialist In Cleveland. who Is considered the best In the world in his line.

It is quite probable that it will he necessary to graft flesh Into the cheek after the removal of the can cer. Mr. Parris b< one of the beat known men of the city, having been employed for many years in the freight dopartmfnt of the G. R. A I. rallroud in thia city. He Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Parrish. His friends wish him a speedy recovery.

“DECATUR CAN AND WILL”

GENEVA RED MEN. With impressive ceremonies and in a strict business manner the Geneva tribe of Red Men, No. 513, was reorganised by the Bluffton Minnetonka tribe, No. 82, at Geneva Thur.-d ening. Thirty-four members of the Bluffton lodge, including the degrei team, had charge of the meeting and the degree team gave the three de grees to seven Geneva candidates. The Geneva tribe was organised several years ago, but owing to an unfortunate mixed condition of the secretary and treasury affairs the meeting were discontinued. The tribe has been reorganized and all books placed on a solid basis. Charles Shoemaker, district deputy, will have charge of the work of electing officers for that tribe. The Bluffton officers had charge of the meeting Thursday evening. The Geneva tribe now expects to prosper as are the other tribes in the district.

TO HAVEJJEBATE Can and Will Class to Discuss the Woman Suffrage Question. THURSDAY EVENING Resolved That the Women Should Have Equal Rights With Men. The Can and Will class of the U. B. church will meet on Thursdaynight at the home of James Oakley. 306 North Eleventh street. The following program will be rendered: Song. Prayer. Address,, Present Need of Great Men" —B. C. Hoagland. Quartet. Reading. “Pete, the Bachelor"—J. B. Kirscofe. Debate, "Resolved. That Women Should Have Equal Rights With Men;" affirmative, Harry Magner and Ross Tyndall; negative, Roy Mumma and Sam Bartlett. Reading—“Tlie Suffragists Dilemma." The question for debate is one of the leading questions of the age, not only in the United States, but in all civilized countries. Tlie discussion promises to be- very lively as both sides are making a special effort tc get all the imformation available. This class of young men was organised in January and has been growing very rapidly both in numbers and interest. The goal of the class Is forty members and all in Sunday School. The boys are con fl dent this will be reached in a feu Sundays. All members and friends of the class are Invited to be present. J. B. KIRACOFE. Teacher.

YOUNG LADY DEAD *• Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wertzberger Called to New Haven by Death ———as OF THEIR NIECE Miss Gertrude Nuttie—Operated Upon Four Times for Appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wertzberger of Union township left today for New Haven, where they were called by the denth of their niece. Mias Gertrude Nuttie. which occurred Sunday. Miss Nuttie has been seriously 111 of appendicitis for which. In the hope of re lief, she had undergone four opera tlons at various times. atlas Nuttie was Just In the prime ol young girlhood, being in her twentysecond year, and her death comes as a great sorrow to her friends. Shi; was known here where she liu vis Ifed at the homo of her aunt. Mrs. Wertzberger la a slater of Mlaa Nut. tie's mother. The funeral Will be held Tuesday.

SHABBYJJLOTHES Not Always an Index of Poverty—The Income Tax Collectors OFTEN SURPRISED Wallets With Biggest Rohs of Money Belong to the Shabbily Dressed. A clerk in the Chicago internal revenue office remarked, on the day that the last.income tax returns were brought in, that as a general thing, the shabbier cloths people wore, the bigger a return they handed in. Perhaps lie exaggerated. Yet men cqme in who did not look as if they could sign a check for three figures, yet they showed up property wortlA millions. This converse relation of clothes and prosperity is noticed in all stages of society. Saving hanks officials, particularly those dealing with recent Emigrants, bear similiar testimony. A polo or Hungarian creeps humbly into the bank, as if he doubted his right to stand on its marble slabs in the presence of free born and lordly Americans. An inexperienced clerk might feel like setting a dog on him as a tramp. Lo and behold, he pulls out a grassy but protruding wallet, and begins to count out the fives and tens, all soiled and redolent of long repose in his perspiring pocket. When the “wad” is' complete, it is several times as much I as the fashion plate clerk behind the , counter could produce. In business life good clothes are the i badge of hope and ambition. A well creased pair of trousers gives a man a sense of confidence that religion can scarce bestow. Well fitting and cared I for cloth** suggest both past success | end habits of attention to detail that I cannot fail to impress a stranger fa-1 vorably. Once the big golden goal of wealth | Is reached, the character often tends to soften. A man rises later in the morning and abates his habits of industry. Also the mirror amenities of life' may begin to look formidable. Brushing off dust and polishing boots and scrupolous cleanliness may seem like an effort. Man is at his best in ' many ways in his days of struggle and toil—Findlay Daily Republican.

HAS RECOVERED Sucky Vincen, the Po’e Shot by Fellow Countryman on the Erie HAS NOW RECOVERED Able to Assist in the Farm* Work at the Van Wert County Infirmary. Sucky Vincen. the Pole, who was shot by n fellow countryman, while riding on an Erie train, near Ol.it City, has so far recovered that he Ih able to assist iu the fnnn work at the county Infirmary, Vlncen’s assailant has not boon located and it is probable that the effort to find him will not be successful, therefore. Vincen will shortly be permitted to resume Ills Journey. Sheriff Wilson has communlcted with the officers at (Milwaukee. Chicago, Mansfield and other points where clews might Im picket! up. but not even u trace of the gunman can be found.—Van Wert Bulletin. It will he remembered that the freight on which the shooting occurred passed through this city a little later, nnd the officers, searching tin train, found a car In which were found empty cartridges, undoubtedly the ones used by the assailant. Not a trace of the man was found, how ever, but a man was seen standing it a tar on tho closer railrwv and officers are Inclined to think in made his escape on that rotid. C. K. Shafer of Ute Ward Tenet company, has moved front North Sec ond street, into one of Jim Frlstoe'i houses on Rung street.

BLUFFTON MAN MISSING. Believed to Have Been Unbalanced and Wandered Away. Mr. Chipman, aged twenty-six, residing near Bluffton, Is missing and Ms relatives are so very uneasy over his disappearance that tlie officials have been asked to help locate him. Sheriff Durkin today received word from the sheriff of Weils county to help search for the man. It is believed that his mind has become unbalanced through, worry over business affairs, and that he has wandered away. He went to Bluffton and tlie last seen of him was Sunday morning about 5 o'clock, when lie was seen near the railroads. He weighs about 150 pounds, has dark brown hair, wore a blue serge suit, gray raincoat and fur cap. He is a man of family.

DEATH RESULTED Frances France Reichert Succumbs After Operation in Cleveland. ——— r— —<■ TO BE BROUGHT HERE At Home of Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Billman —Funeral Wednesday. Friends of Frances France ReichI ert, wife of A. C. Reichert, of Cleve- ! land, Ohio, granddaughter of Mr. and I Mrs. Solomon Billman, of West MadiI son street, this city, will be grieved to hear of her death which occurred I Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock in I Cleveland, Ohio. She had been ill land underwent an operation, her I death resulting, but details are not known here. The laxly will be brought to this city for burial, arriving here Tuesday night at 10:27 over the Clover Leaf. The Ixidy will be taken to the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billman, where jue funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 230 o'clock, in charge of tlie Rev. D. | T. Stephenson, of tlie Methodist ! church. Accompanying the laxly: here will lie the mother, Mrs. Alltel Breiner, of < Felloks, Cal., and the brother of the deceased. Floyd • France, of New York, both of whom were with her during her illness ami lat the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Rogers of Cleveland, aunt end uncle of the deceased, will also come, and others who are expected are Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Scott of Indi anapolis and Mrs. C. B. Cramer, of! Washington, D. C. Tlie deceased was born June 6,1 1899, in this city, and had she lived! until next June would have been | twenty-five years of age. She was the daughter of Chalies IL and Allie Billman France. Her girlhood was spent l in lltia city and she was known as a | very sweet and lovable girl. Her niar ' riage to A. C. Reicherat took place later, and they resided in Cleveland i The husband survives, but there are no children. Besides the relatives named before the fattier, Charles H. France, is living, ho and his son, Floyd, residing in New York. o - " ■ TO OO TO GARY. Mica Agnes Krick Will, be Employed in Office of Johnson Brothers. Miss Agnes Krick, who has tmen > mployed for a number of years in the office of the Decatur Insurance agency, will leave in two wneka for Gary, where she line accepted n position in a similar office, which has been opened there by Mayor Roswell 0. Johnson and ills brother. Chester Johnson, of thia cky. Miss Krick is r. very capable young woman und with the excellent experience gained here, will prove very valuable to the new firm In their work there. The no* I position in a promotion over the one I she held here, with nn increased sallary and fine opportunities for nd I vancrnicnt. Miss inre: Coverdal* beI gan work this morning as her sue | cessor. and in charge of Mias Krick will become familiar with the work before the latter sever* her connection with the local office. Rhe will also probably return nt intervals to assist with the work nt the local of I flee. Mr*. Al fro, I Myer*. Mr. and Mrs. I George Dull of Wren, O. ( changed Icara here today enroute to Valparaiso where they will visit with friend*.

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JACKSON OAKS Where the Old General Camped Was Visited by Samuel Chronister. LIKES THE SOUTH Answers Questions of Many Friends and Describes Old Alabama. “ 1 R Daphon, Ala., March 6. Daily Democrat, Decatur, Ind.: Dear Sirs: — ! will appreciate it If hou will publish this letter, for 1 have received so many letters asking about

thia country and climate in general. Tills is a very healthy country. During tlie past six years three doctors have located in this town, but soon left, because sick people who came here goon got well and did not need a doctor, an d those who were hero never got sick. The nearest doctor i twelve miles and he can bo reached bv telephone. One man was buried lier > today, but he died of old age. being ninety two. He was a slave-holder in tlie old day and fought with the grays. The rains come here about every two or three weeks, and after a hard rain you can walk in the middle of the i road without getting y our feet muddy. There are about as many north- ■ enters here as southerners and it is ' getting so you can scarcely tell them apart. People as a rule are very sociable. One thing noticeable here is that they never have heavy storms. The | people tell of a storm of six or seven years ago, but say it did no damage. The water is very fine. ! In answer t o questions sent us. want Ito state that we made two tests. We : put out Irish potatoes in January. As j soon as they were plowed tlie last ■time we planted corn between the rows. When the potatoes were ready I for digging, the corn was ready for cultivation. We harvested tlie corn In | August and planted potatoes in tl <• same ground and in the same month. The last of November we dug the potatoes; and planted strawberries, making three crops on the same ground and the fourth coming in twelve months. The second test was the same as the first, only i Lead of a second crop of potatoes we put in peanuts and for the last crop, oats, which is now alxiut five inches higli and all this in twelve months. We have no high waters and as wo ; are 200 feet above the hay. No. I there is no milk sickness out here and people are glad to get milk at ten cents a quart and butter is 30c to 40c I per pound. Improved land close to : town sells for SSO and S6O per acre, but a little back It sells for $25 to S4O i per acre.. It has been u little cold down here, hut did not hurt anything. House plants are out on the porch. Ours are.on the north side. We went fishing yesterday and visited the Jackson Oaks, where General Jackson camped his army. The big oak which gives it the name measure* eighteen feet In clrcuinfor, acw, while another nearby measure* twen-ty-three feet. We have strawberries ready for short cake and the peach trees are tn bloom. Tlie yard is beautiful with It* blooming flowers. One inf our friends asks whether there are any snakes hero or not. ' ca, plenty of moccasins, rattler.;, mid what they call the coach whip, but they cauaino harm for they stay in tlie lov lands. I recently talked (o Mr. Brock of Chicago. Ho has bought 600 acres of land and Is having it cleared. Ha kill plant it in orange. Another man was hero thia week to buy s<>fi nercs, which he will plant in oranges. 1 have answered al) questions mid am glad to do it any time. Respect fully. 4 SAMUEL CHRONISTER. Daphon. AH.. Boulding Co. ■I 1 -O— - MERCHANTS TO MEET. A mooting of the morcliant* nf the city for Tuesday evening at the city • hall is announced by Charbxt VogieI wede. Tho commltec which was apII pointed some time ago nt a preliminary meeting ha* perfected iho form of organisation, the constitution, bylaws. etc., for tho organixatlon of a merchant*' association. This committoo will bo ready to report tomorrow, and all merchants are asked io alI tend.