Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1914 — Page 2

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WHY WE WE CAN'T DO IT. "The chief actor, Huerta, an apelike Indian, aged, one-eyed, subsisting on brandy, when tne moment of his triumph was fully come, rose from breakfasting witn the president s brother, beckoned a file of soldiers, arrested him, had him carried away to be shot to death and his body thrown into a hole; went to the palace, embraced the president, whose chief commander he had become through protestations of faithfulness to death, and signaled in guards to arrest him. By promises of safe conduct out of the country, the treacherous general obtained the signature of President Ma dero and Vice-President Pino Suarez, to deeds of resignation; hastily gathered then a quorum of congressmen in! a chamber filled with soldiers and commanded by artillery had himself acknowledged as president; carried Madero and Pino Suarez out into th' , night and had them shot to death be-| hind the prison.

Perhaps this is enough to suggest that there could be no question of recognizing Huerta as the head of a lawful government—once it had been resolved to scrutinize revolutions. But indeed it surely would have been impossible for tragic romance to have imagined a character so hideously vil lainous, so completely justifying the refusal to recognize him —William Bayard Hale. The rains of the past twenty four hours were welcomed by the tarmera and were badly needed. The grass aad trees already show the result and the spring will come along now by leaps and bounds. Every scrap of war news is grablxd at these days and there need be no doubt as to the patriotism of American people. Young and old are ready, almost anxious for an opportunity to defend the flag and it would be some time before any drafting would be neceesary. A call for volunteers would be answered by hundreds of thousand*. Yes. the republican state convention endorsed the president and agreed to stand by the government during the trouble with Mexico, but they did it in a half hearted political manner that they ought to be ashamed of. Kind of them wasn't it to aay they would flghl for the failed States, even thought a democratic president is In general command? The rank and file will fight tor the government at all times and they won’t stop to figure any politics either. When William Jennings Bryan be-

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came a member of the Wilson cabinet, one of the things he set out to do was to put wars and rumors of wars entirely out of commission. He began to treat with all the civilized countries of the earth for the purpose of establishing world wide peace. He is heart and soul against war, and he is credited with having said shortly after being inducted into office, in discussing the situation in Mexico, that there would he no war so long as he was connected with the administration. When the invasion of Vera Cruz took place this week, it was an easy matter for the sensational newspaper to start a report that Bryan had resigned, and thousands of papers published it. But Bryan has not resigned and is not contemplating doing so if Mr. Tumulty, the president's secretary knows what he is talking about and it is presumed he does. —Columbia City Post.

GS IN SOCIETY | The Good Times club a social organ ization of the Rebekahs met at the hall Thursday evening when the older members gave a picnic supper for the new members. Among the older members are Inez Coverdale, Florlne Edwards. Effie Miller. Frances Baker, Iva Teeple, Marie Butler. Gladys Selman, Lucy and Blanche McCrory, Vera Hunaicker. Among the new ones are Susie Mayer, Lily Venia, Neva Brandyberry, Ruth Baltzell. Vraa Butler, Velma Butler. Ruth and Golds Gay. That Mrs. Al Burdg is a hostess of more than the usual excellence was proven Thursday evening to a party of friends whom she entertained at a six o'clock dinner. The dinner was delicious and the good time accom panying it, the best ever. Guests were Mrs. C. D. Murray, Mrs. Carrie Sutherland, the Misses Louise Hobrock, Letta Lang, Edna Crawford and Eleanor Forbing. The Mite society of the Methodist church met yesterday in the church parlors and held their annual election On account of the arduous duties of the presidency, Mrs. C. L. Walters was loath to accept the office again, so it was decided to have a new form of organization, giving her four

vice president*. Each vice president is to preside over her divisions of the work for three months of the year, and all with the president, form a cabinet thus dividing the work more thoroughly so that not all will rest tool heavily on one or few. The following vice presidents were named: Mrs. C. D. Lewton for April, May and June: Mr*. D E. Smith for July. August and September; Mrs. C. E. Hocker for October. November and December; Mrs. John Tyndall for January. Febuary and March. There will bo two chairmen for each of the twenty sections. bpt these will work under the vice presidents. Other officers are: secretary. Mr*. Joe McFarland: assistant secretary. Mrs. A. IA Suttles; treasurer. Mrs. Jesse Dailey; assistant treasurer. Mrs. J. T. Myers. A standing committee for the bazaar, they to have helpers, are Mrs. B J. Rice and Mrs. Dan Beery appointed by the president. The president is to have charge of the New England dinner. A vote of thank* for the efficient and faithful work of the president. Mrs. C. L. Walters who has cheerfully *erved two year*. was riven and in a re*-poo-te, she expressed her appreciation of the same, for »h* has devoted much time indeed to the work. A social followed the business, und refreshment* were served. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Burk. Mr*. T. R Moon- and Mis* Anna Wlnnes have returned from Indianapolis where they attended til* grand chapter of Eastern

Star in session there. Mrs. J. 8. Peterson remained until tomorrow evening. THE COURT NEWS, formatory serving time for stealing the same from Grover Searight. A forgery charge against him in court here will probably be dismissed since the loss has been made good. Henry Barkley qualified as executor of the estate of Hannah Barkley and gave S2OO bond. SHAMROCKS TO HUNTINGTON. The Shamrock base ball team expect to open tiie season at Huntington tomorrow. leaving here at 10:25 over the Clover Leaf. They have with them, "Buck" Benoy. of Fort Wayne, who will pitch for the Decatur team. The other members, all stars, are: Ed < offee. Harry Smith, "Fat” Peterson. Alva Buffenbarger, "Fat" Engle, Charles Baxter. Joe Johns, Harve Stevens and Lee Bogner. The Shamrocks expect to keep their laurels green. — o — RETURNS FROM CALIF. John P. Baker returned yesterday afternoon from Los Angeles, Cal., w here he spent a delightful winter visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Jerry Coffee. He had been there since October 9. He likes the country and climate, and left the Decatur people in good health. He brought with him a number of curios and things grown there, which he is showing to his relatives and friends here.

NOTICE I. O. O. F. Tiie full membership of the lodge is requested to attend the morning service at the Methodist church tomorrow in a body. The members will meet at the hall at 9:30. The Rebeccas are also cordially invited to join the Odd Fellows. PREBLE SCHOOLS CLOSE Lewis Adler yesterday closed his third consecutive year as teacher of the Preble school and celebrated the event by a two and a half hour prog ram of readings, dialogues, debates etc. that delightfully entertained the many patrons who attended. Dr. J C Grandstaff gave an interesting talk as a patron of the schools. Mr. Adler has been very successful as a teacher and is popular in the Preble district. IS DOING NICELY Rev. Wehmeyer who returned from Fort Wayne where he called on one of his parishioners. Mrs. Ferdinand Bleeke at the Lutheran hospital, re ports that she is getting along nicely, 'and her nurse Miss Blanche Harsnbarger gives much encouragement to her friends and relatives as to her recovery.

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Wild Ride Into Port Os Safety (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Thursday. Mobs were then in front of the embassy. At the station numbers of Americans beseiged tiie train and pleaded that they be permitted to join the party. This was flatly refused by the Mexican guards. Before their departure Huerta sent 200 soldiers to the embassy to seine the 200 rifles and 2 machine guns stored there for the defence of tiie American citizens. The American volunteer guard were prepared to defend the arms but on the advice of O'Shaughnessy they surrendered the weapons without resistance. At twenty towns along the route, Americans crowded about the station and pleaded with the American Charge to be taken on board the train. O'Shaughnessy was helpless. These stranded Americans had been taken from trains bound for Vera Cruz. At Borboda an American wearing a British flag sneaked to the side of the train and handed one of the consular agents a note. The not ran as follows: "Blisser, Erford, Whitcomb and a good many other Americans are being held in jail. They were taken off trains and are being held as hostages in case the Americans attack the town. They want to know if they cannot be helped." When O'Shaughnessy left the Capitol. Huerta had ordered that no more Americans should be permitted to leave or enter the city. This order prevents the unprotected Americans : n the smaller towns from seeking what little refuge is offered in Mexico City. Huerta also ordered that all the homes of Americans be searched for arms and Thursday night all the homes were stripped. The protectorate established by Sir Carden the British ambassador was unavailable in this matter as the vindicative dictator was ietermined that the Americans should have no means of defence in case of an uprising against them, and which he will accept as a demonstration of sympathy and support for him. The newspapers of the capitol have beer ssuing the wildest extras. One even went so far as to advise the "chopping ip of the guards.”

Jaurez. April 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—General Villa will openly >reak with Carranza, the chief of the •onstitutionalist*. and join forces with he United States to secure the des ruction of Huerta before he will per uit his men to join Carranza in any cheme lookng towards a combination with the “assisln of Madero,” The -onstitutionalist leader's closest friend iere declare that this has been made slain by Villa himself. He said In deicribing Carranza's note: "It is a great uistake but I am only a subordinate officer and I do not believe it is right 'or me to express my views yet” The word “yet" is believed to indicate » break between Villa and Carranza it 'he latter persists In his attitude to cards the United States. "I not only io not want to be dragged into a war with the United States as an ally with hat drunkard and assassin Huerta but 1 will do all I can to prevent such » war.” Villa continued. El Ptt*o. Tex., April 2*— i Special to Dally Democrat > —A special train frotr Madero bringing H»9 refugees, arrived ■oday having come by the way of Chi hauhau. Included among the refugees were the wife and children of United J tate* consul Leteteer at Chihauhau Many of the refugees were on th* verge of a nervous collapse. Several itaied that Mexicans had gathered at 'he stations yelling "Kill the Ameri ■ans." and other* said that they had been Insulted on the street* of Chf hauhau.

>By J. E Nevin*. United Pres* Staff Correspondent At Washington.) Washington. April 36—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The attention of the officialdom of the Vnlud States was fixed today on Mexico City. Vague ru mors of outrages against foreiguerr *nd Americans failing victim* to the blood lust of the Mexican peons In fluenced by drink, are roachink the capital. None of the rumors can be confirmed as long a* Huerta holds the other end of the wires al M-xicn City Bryan Insists that h- believe* Huerta will protect the soo Americana still in the capital. The President hopethat there is nothing to those rumon but in spite of this hope the state d<* part ment I* vainly trying to get int< communication with Mexico I'lty through the Brazilian embassy which now represents us In Mexico. It far not alone Americans who an- In dang er. British and Germsn citi»< ns have been threatened and It is admitted that a drink crazed mob could hardly be expected to be auy to careful, whom it assaults. A FINE BABY QIRL. Evelyn Dorotliy is the name of the fine six pound girl baby bora to Mr land Mrs George Ampeuyh. This 1* | 'bow Bret born

Find Blind Pig (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) as dry as it was supposed to be legally; and that moreover there was a leaky faucet somewhere that let t u liquor flow illegally from some source. Much complaint was made to the offieerz. But it is one thing to surmise something, and another to get enough evidence to prove that a thing is true, hence the officials were powerless to clinch the matter at once. They lay ’ low however, and kept both eyes open, in the hope that enough evidence could be gotten for conviction. The "blind pig" custodians, were just as sharp, and kept spies posted on the outskirts of the pen. to warn the custodians of .the approach of any enemies. Hence the officials had difficulty in getting within grunting distance of the pig. Last night Deputy Sheriff Jesse Eel ly scented a good night for the revels of the pig and also scented an adventure. He decided to slip away quietly, without even telling the other officers. On plea that he had a tooth ache, he called up Dr. J. Q. Neptune and then slipped up quietly with him to his dental office, in the rooms over the building across the alley from the Johnson rendezvous. He was given permission to stay in hiding there, and from his darkened room and raised window had a good outlook into the window of the Johnson establishment across the way and could also hear what was being said. A bling partly down, however, partly concealed, and partly revealed the "going on." Men came and went and departed with divers bottles. With the opening of the door Into the Johnson room by ■ach visitor, the suction caused the blind at the watched window, to move, uid Deputy Sheriff Kelley had nunier3US views of the callers. Occasionally tome sat down and their heads brought below the edge of the curtain he could distinguish who they wore. Liquor seemed to be changing hands rapidly, and presently the supply ran out. Mr. Johnson departed in Un auto •nobile to get more. He wanted to take the empty bottles with him. i> was inferred, but the wife refused to et him do so. While he was gone. Mr. Kelley called Marshal Melchl and Po icemen Smltley and Frank and the watch was renewed. Mr. Kelley slip jing over to the Neptune office again lohnson presently returned with two :acks full of liquor, in the automobile, irriving some time after ten o'clock, md liquor flowed again and men de parted with bottles. Just about this ime the officers decided to make the raid. Two dozen bottles of beer were bund on the premises, also a gallon ug of whiskey and a gallon bottle of whiskey one-third full. Whiskey glass -s sitting on the table were mute evi-ienc-es of the "good time” that had been there. It is said that four men izd been seen coming out the front way. with bottles of bc-er. and Police•nan Frank, who had been stationed in he alley at the rear to watch, saw mother man running out the back way with a sack. This proved to hold "empties." The sack taken from the man who tot out the back door, contained forty•ight empties. The wet goods taken ,n the raid was taken to the jail where 't will be kept until the case is determined.

Bill Is Drafted (CONTINUE* FROM PAGE ONE) ndebedness will have to pay 5 rente in each 3100 of the face value; sale* >r agreements to sell product* at ex■hanges or boards of trade. 1 cent for each liuu; iiank checks, draft* or certlicate* of d*-pu«it 2 costa: bills i>{ exchange. drafts, certificates of deposit drawing Interest. 2 cent* for each 3100. bills of lading 10 crate. For every telephone message fur which a charge of fifteen cents t* made, one cent; for every bond, fifty rente; each cert if hate of profit, two rente; certificate* of any description, not otherwise spec ific, t«-n rente each. brokers' notes or ni*>inoranduni of sale of any guods or merchandise, stock, bond*-, etc., ten ci-nl* each: deed’. Inilrument*. or writing*, whereby lands, enrnients or other realty sold shall be granted, assigned. trnn*f«red. or itherwlae conveyed, where th* value •Xreeds 1100 and dor* not exceed 3500. Ifty rent*, and fur each additional s3vo Ifty cent*. Every tel*>grapl> distMtch will have o carry a l-cetit stamp. Every insurme-' policy issued will call tor the payuent of S cent* for each 3100 of In-uruu-e; a na»»eg* ticket by any ve»- «•) tram th* post of th* United Ktaie* o foreign port. Il If the coat dpea not exceed 130. 33. if th* cost I* more lian 330 and under leu. mid 35 if th* •o*l i* mor* than 360. CAR OF FERTILIZER. A car l****l of fertilizer lias arrived it the Eli Meyer cement factory. Auyju* wishing same, would do well to caiL Eli Meyer. f

AT THE CHURCHES REFORMED CHURCH. 9:30— Sunday School. Lesson: Luke 15:1-10. „ . 10:30 —German Service. Text Ecc . 1-4. "The transetory and the Ferman ent." 6 . 48 _c. E. meeting Topic. Our Tongues lor Christ. Exod. 4:104b. 7:30— English service. The Requisi ties of Peace* _ UNITED BRETHREN. 9:15— Sunday "school- Roy Mumma, Cl«s» Service. John Kiracofe, ’^3o—Junior C. E.. Clelan Ball. Sup’. 6;4s—Senior C. E., Beu Hoagland, president. 10:30 —Preaching Inion Chapel. 7:30 p. UL—ln town. A cordial welcome to all. L. W. LOVE. Pastor. . O LUTHERAN CHURCH. 10:00— English Service. Text John 10:1-11. "Two Kinds of ijhepherds.” 2:00 P. M —Congregational meeting. Ladies' Aid Friday P. M.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH. j:3o—Sunday School, S. E. Cramer, Supt. 10:30 and 7:30 Preaching. 6:45 Y. P. A.. Mrs. Charles McConuehy, leader. There will be special singing during the day. Prayer and song service Wednesday evening at 7:30. A cordial invitation to the public to attend these service*. J. H. RILLING. Pastor. —o— — PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9:ls—Sunday School. 10:30 a. tn. and 7:30 p. m. Public Worship. Themes for the day, "Power in the Inward Man." Life's Great Detective.” Morning Anthem—Hark Hark My Soul”—Shelly. 6:30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. Topic. “Our Tongues for Christ." The public is cordially invited to the services of the day. W. H. GLEISER, Pastor. -o — FIRST METHODIST CHURCH. 9:ls—Sunday School. 10:30—Morning worship. Sermon by pastor. Theme: "Amos’ Idea of Judgment. 2:oo—Junior league. 2:30 —Men’s Brotherhood meeting Address by Hon. Dick Miller of Indianapolis. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth league. 7;30 p. m.— Evening wonhip. Sermon by the pastor. We take pleasure in having the ord era of the Rebekah and of the Odd Fellows worship with us at the morning service tomorrow.

ST. MARYS CHURCH. 7:3o—Low Mass. •:30—High Mass. 2:oo—Christian Doctrine. 2:30 —Vespers and Benediction. Father Helmet*. pastor. ■ - o i n FORMER DECATUR LADY ILL. Mrs. James Bruunegraff received word that her niece. Mrs. Ix-mkohi. of Cincinnati. Ohio, formerly. Miss Carrie Jacobs of thia city, is very low and that there is no hope tor her recovery. She Is suffering from liver trouble, tumor and other complications. Her case is particularly sad and she ha* several small children. o—the flower seeds. Will Be Distributed Monday By Woman a City Improvement Leaggu*, The flower seeds to be given by the Wouman'e City Improvement society to Uie school children have arrived and the same will be given out Monday morning. Packets of nasturtlon seeds will be given free to the children under the seventh grade. Prizes of S 3. |Z. and 11, will be offered for the best grown nasturtlon* grown by the child ren. For those In the seventh and eighth grades and high school. there will be packet.- of astor seed, for those who desire them, at five and ten • ent* a package. For the best ones, prises of IS and Iz&e lu gold, will he given. For coabtaattaa beds. Um ’ dren will furnish their own seeds, and prises of S 3 and 12 will be given The cooperation of the parent* is deeded in the work of interesting the children In beautifying the ground* of th.lr homes, and the city, and all the child ren are asked to enter the contest. democrat" wantads PAY BIG

ARE YOU A MOTHER? Without the help of the mbther* of Decatur we can do little to benefit the children. We ask every mother who read* this to lend a h e lping hand for her children’s sake. We ask you to open an account with the First National Bank for each one of your little ones—yea, and your largei boys and girls. It isn’t the amount you can save for them that count*. It'* the start—it’s the doing it now. Bring In tomorrow anyhow $1 for each of your children and open a National Savings Account for them. In building up a bank account you are doing far more than saving money for them—you are building with it their character, laying the foundations of their future waiter* and success in life. May we see you at the First National Bank tomorrow? We ar* open from 8:30 to 3:30. FIRST NATIONAL BANK A Safe Place for Savings Decatur, Indiana.

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