Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 175, Decatur, Adams County, 27 July 1914 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT '-vPublished (very Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15-00 Per Mouth, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies... 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoSce In Decatur. Indiana, as second class matter.

A FEW OF THE FACTS: Even the most unscrupulous partisans In Congress have about abandoned hope of causing hard times, and thereby gaining political advantage, by spreading false reports as to actual business and industrial conditions. They have been smothered under evidence demonstrating that an industrial revival has begun and that the record crop guarantees general prosperity. The St. Paul has released orders for 15.000 to 20.000 tons of rails to a Chicago district mill. The United States Steel Corporation has taken a contract for 5,000 tons of girder rails for New South Wales. The Wabash has practically closed for sixty locomotives. The Pittsburgh, Shawmut & Northern has bought 750 coal cars and the Atlantic Coast Line 100 logging cars. The American Bottle Company, of Newark. Ohio, has increased its shift from 900 to 1,200 men and is working in three shifts of eight hours each. At Greenville, Pa., the 7-iacli mills of the Carnegie Steel Company have resumed operations. At the plants of the Steel Corporation and throughout the steel trade a steady resumption of business is reported. Railroad earnings are picking up in the West; bank clearings are increasing; railway shops are being reopened on full time; the big copper companies of Michigan are increasing their shipments; throughout New England, the textile trades are flourishing. At North Oxford, Conn., the Narragansett Worsted Mills have reopened for the first time in two years. In the Far West it is wool shearing season, and. despite the predictions that free wool would annihilate the American wool producer, the largest output of raw wool in history is predicted and good prices prevail. These are but a few, a very few, of the facts. There is no need to add to them. They preach their own sermon. Fine Weather, fine prospects for a good crop, every body prosperous and happy, Smile a while and enjoy the prosperity that is now at hand. T t don’t do any good to be always fighting and kicking and criticizing. Try boosting and see if you don’t like it better. The community will profit. A registration day in September is necessary if we could have an election in November which really gives the true verdict of the people of Adams county. You must register this year

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if you expect to vote. The fact that. you registered two years ago has nothing to do with this year’s election. IL_ -.aStIUL.!! j DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Evangelical aid—Mrs. Maynard Johnson. Opportunity occasionally meets a man half way. but she seldom comes after him in an*automobile. —Selected. Tile Misses Mabel Corbett and Anola Frank returned this morning from Bluffton where they visited over Sunday. They were guests of Miss Jessie Sark at dinner and in the afternoon, of Miss DeVona Church. In the evening a “moonlight” party was given at the Sark home. There were games and music and dancing. The girls remained for a slumber party at the Sark home. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Wisner were the hosts of an enjoyable house party Saturday and Sunday. The company included Mr. George Tyndall and daughters, Fern and Florence from Branch. Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Oliver of Vera Cruz, Clem Marts and Jair.es Wisner of Berne; W. C. Martz and family of Monroe. Automobile rides and lots of eats and a general good time was had.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heath of Bobo, Indiana, entertained the following guests at dinner, in honor of their nephew and niece, Mr. David Smith and family of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. John Krick and children of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Messres and Mesdames Levi Shaffer, Almon Shaffer, Perry Walters and son, Cirtus, Warren Hamrick, David Smith. Wm. Heath. John Thatcher, Henry Ehresman , Reason Shaffer. Mrs. Edna Smithley Ditha Ainsworth, Lona Rash, Nellie Springer, Maggie Thatcher. Agnes and Lucile Shaffer, Ada and Bertha Heath. Gladys and Aldine Buner. Alma Bitteiner, Lillian and Winifred Smith, Curtice and Doris Heath, Viola and Pearl Krick, Dessie Swing, Zelda Melehi, Leatha Shaffer and son. Robert, Melvena Smitley, Harry and Oliver McCullough, Willie Boyd. Collins Krick, Sanford Heath. Fred Winans. Jacob Heath, Minor Shaffer, Chalmer Hamrick, Forest Bunner, Eaber Heath, Gail Ainsworth, Sam Cottrell and James Van Camp. The day was spent in music and social chat. All departed late in the evening, voting Mr. and Mrs. Heath royal entertainers. —Contributed. The Ladies Aid society of the Evangelical churcp will be entertained next Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Maynard Johnson. A delightful program Has been arranged and a large attendance is desired.

IT WAS CHESTER BETZ. In Saturday’s issue of the Democrat in the article giving an account of the winners in the nasturtium contest there was some doubt expressed as to the correct name of the first winner. The winner was recorded as Chester Betz when the doubt arose that it might be Bess or Best. We are now informed that the lucky winner was Chtester Betz, seven year old son of Mr and Mrs. Henry Betz and that lie was awarded the prize money Saturday. o CARD OF THANKS. We in this manner wish to thank all our neighbors and friends, for the many acts of kindness extended to our mother and to us during mother’s declining years and final end. We will ever treasure and cherish as memory gems all such words and deeds of kindness. FRANK HEINMAN <and WIFE. Brothers and Sisters. ■ o EXPRESS OFFICE CHANGED. Notice is hereby given to the general public that thb office of the Adams

Express Company has been moved from the Winnes shoe store to the north room in the Holthouse Livery barn. All business with the express company will be transacted at this place. Phone No. 11, Fashion Stables. 175t3 F. W. HOLTHOUSE. q NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. I am taking a week’s vacation and while out of the city will leave ray milk route in very capable hands. Ed. Luttman. I*’st3 FOR SALE OR TRADE One of the finest residences n city. Will sell or trade for farm property. A bargain if taken soon. Wlut have you to offer in exchange? Address DEPARTMENT H. care Daily Democrat. 17Kt12

TO GIVEJiPIGNIC Orphans Home Thirty-first Annual Celebration to be Held Next Week AT FORT WAYNE Mr. Kirsch, Secretary of Executive Board Will Attend the Meetings M Kirsch, secretary of the executive board which has charge of the German Reformed Orphans' Homo will go to Fort Wayne next week where on Wednesday he will attend the annual meeting of the board and on Thursday, August 6th, will attend the annual picnic, always a big event and which promises this year to be a greater success than ever. The program includes geod singing, speaking and music by bands and it is expected that five or six thousand people from this section of the country will participate. This is the thirtyfirst annual meeting of this successful organization ana many will atend the picnic from here. Several hundred people from this county attend these events tftcii year. Mr. Kirsch has been a member of the board for some years and takes a large share in the work of the organization.

EXCHANGE SHOTS (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) was announced today. Washington, D. C., July 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —War between Austria and Russia is eminent according to the Russian minister of war according to messages received here in official channels today. The messages stated that the entire Russian army had been ordered to mobolize. Belgrade, July 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Despatches received today declared that Montenegro had ordered the mobolization of her army to support Servia. Constantinople, Turkey, July 27— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Greese will send 100,000 troops to aid Servia was tlie statement of the Greecian minister here today.

London, Eng., July 27 —(Special tc Daily Democrat) —Sir Edward Grey officially announced in parliment that France, Germany and Italy had been invited to take part in mediation con ferences. He said: ‘‘Great Britain will remain neutral so long as the con flict is confined betwean Austria anti Servia. But a movement of any other power to become involved, the posi tion of this nation will be critical.” He urged that the powers bring every pressure to bear on Russia to prevent intervention on behalf of the Servians —■ - ■ Washington, D. C„ July 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The United States has no intention of medling in European politics. President Wilsop declared today that ne saw no reason to depart from the American polic? of not attempting to interfere 'in the affairs of Europe. London, Eng.. July 27—(Special tc Daily Democrat.) —Although official announcement was lacking, it was generally understood In diplomatic cir eles that Austria would delay any movement towards- the occupation o' Belgrade until tomorrow so that Ger many and the other powers may have ample time in their efforts to localize the war. Only assurances from Rus sia that the Cuar’s government wil’ keep hands off. are awaited to satisfy the other powers. All indications however, point to Russia’s refusal t< do this. The first Britisli fleet com prising 28 ships in addition to cruiser, and torpedo boats are coaling at Port luud today. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL.

Mrs. (Jeorge Wemhoff returned Sun day evening from Fort Wayne where her ten year old son Robert had un dergone an operation for the removal of the tonsils and adenoids. Tht operation was a very successful one and Robert is feeling just fine. a FOR SALE- 1 large base burner, 1 steel range, soft coal stove, refrfger ator, violin, tent 24x14 ft. Other small articles. Phone 426. 166t6 FOR RENT —A 6 room house in the south part of city. Inquire of Sam Hite Phone 204. 17013 TO LET —Furnished rooms suitable for light housekeeping. Mrs. U. E. CRAMER. 242 No. «th St. 169t3

GET TO BOTTOM 5 (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) many members to appoint clerks for twenty to thirty day periods. The result has been that as soon as a set of clerks became effecient they were removed in order to make place tor political workers who knew nothing ol the duties which they were expected to perform. ’ This system lias resulted in a great deal of confusion as well as fraud and leaders of the Democratic parly are talking now in view of adopting a rule whereby clerks who are appointed shall serve throughout the entire session of the legislature. —.— u

THE CM NEWS Evidence in Schafer Saddlery Case for Injunction Will be Argued Tuesday DEFENSE NEARS END Deputy Auditor Baumgartner Makes Semi-annual Adjustment with Wells Co. Evidence in the case of the Schafer Saddlery Company vs. The Leather Workers for a permanent injunction will be concluded today it is believed and the arguments will be heard tomorrow. The leather workers have been testifying today and at three o'clock it was said they were nearly through offering evidence. Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner was at Blufiton Saturday where he, held a conference with L. A. Williamson, auditor of Wells county, readjusting thg congressional school fund held in trftst by Adams and Wells county on accounL of the division of < ongressional townships. This is done every two years and effects the four townships in these two counties located on the Hue. Though the amount held was over $60,000, there was a final difference of but twenty-tour ents. The readjustment showed the mm of $50.83 due Adams from Wells uunty and a balance due Wells county rom Adams of $51.07. leaving a balance in favor of Wells of but 24c.

FOURTH VICTORY (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) for losing the game. Cashdollar twirl’d the sphere for the first six innings and allowed the visitors only five runs. Buffenbarger was put in for the last three innings and held them to wo runs. Remington held down the father’s position and played a wonderul game. Smith on second and Baxter on first were whirlwinds, assisting n may outs and not letting a thing get by them. The hitting of the locals was great and started in the very first nning when they pounded Shuite all over the field and managed to run in four scores. Several home runs were knocked over the fence by both teams. It is safe to say that yesterlay’s game was appreciated by every ■ne of the large crowd present ami if the team keeps up this record. Manager Thomas will have to be scouting ’round for more ground and build an! annex to the grandstand. Notes on the Game. The fielding feature was a spectacu-j lar catch by Berlin in the 7th with 3 m#n on bases and 2 gone. Sands, Bluffton’s heavy hitter, mot one square on the nose, a fierce line drive that, looked as though ft nad a through! ticket for the right field fence, but Berlin drove across the lot and leap-! Ing high, speared the pill and no doubt saved the day. One of the features of the game was! the inside play of the locals, (’apt.! Coffee had the boys running signals nicely and their team play will greatly Improve with a few more games. Remington made good forty ways with a four base smack his first time up. Berlin, the new’ right gardner. surely proved to be some hitter and delivered the goods, batting 800 in five times up, getting two singles, one homer, drew a base on balls and would have made a perfect batting iverage but Scott went back to the canvass in the eighth and pulled u fine catch, robbing Berlin of at least i triple. His base running was also r feature of the game. o i — LOST —Between Catholic church and Robinson’s candy kitchen. A gold locket with initial P. C. engraved on it. Finder return to this office- 175t<?

PAP ER COMMENT ON 1 The REDRAW CHAUTAUQUA OF 1913 *’ *n>» Tri-Citv Daily, Florence, Ala., says 1 2 ..rn 1I n rpd entirely by the Recipath Chautauqua and 4 ,u< win -1- • lkw ' d w pa “ ,h “ “ ,y by “ ,l - ® In an editorial in the Albany, Ga., HeralO ♦ j ' “Thru this bis? organization with a string of ]kf this statement is made. • attractions that we could not have R I 0 chautauquas .cheduled we were enabled to have «v C|t cured for a single assembly. » The Dyersburg, Tenn., State Gazette saidi I & J-. ■ II "VI/. 5,111 all be sorry when it becomes necessary tor them tof® ® u W „'l" el ArXZW.U not be for .hem to steal w ,- K ® The Clarksville, Tenn., Leaf-Chronicle! 0 "Now that our good people know from actual experience just w.ialartg $ thX.Se, of the Chautauqua movement they .re unrm.mou.ly .greed a, © great helpfulness to a community. f The Birmingham, Ala., Age-Herald saysif 5 “The tent which holds over 2000 persons was well fil ed when the per | 4b formance began last night and altho the weather was hot every part of the program wj 2 received with much enthusiasm. Indications are that from now on large crowd, 2 patronize the chautauqua performances. Ihe Redpath agency which wgtvmg the pJ | gram is well known as one of the foremost booking agencies of the world. The Alpena, Mich., Echo: “When Mr. Rhein-B I frank asked those of the audience who would like a chautauqua in 1 lAplena next year to stand, the entire audience arose. It was necessary to call an m- . posing vote ” The Battle Creek, Mich., Enquirer: “The Best H Ever Chautauqua grows more popular with each succeeding entertainment S The Gary, Ind., Post: “It is doubtful if anychau-F | tauqua in any city has ever had such overw’helmin.g success during id first year as the Redpath Chautauqua had here during its present engagement'

SHOCKED BY NEWS (CONTINUED rROM PAGE ONE) spread influence throughout that section of the country. In addition to his other holdings. Mr. Eri< k was a large land owner, possessing 160 acres four miles from this city and 500 acres near Spencerville, Ohio. Eleven years ago Mr. Erick and family returned to Fort Wayne and he had resided here since that time. He was a thirty-second degree member of the Scottish Rite Masonry and a member of the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Besides the parents, the Rev. and Mrs W. E. Erick, or Spencerville, he is survived by a widow, Mary B Erick, two sons, Gray and Ted B. Erick, of this city, a daughter, Marjorie, brother, W. G. Erick, and sister Mrs. Fred Heilman, living four miks north of the city. Friends are kindly asked to omit 'flowers. Funeral services will be conducted from the late residence, 201 Brackenridge street, at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and interment will be made in Lindenwood cemetery. LOST—GoId watch, hunters case, with Delaval Seperator Co. fob attached. Petween Eleventh and Second streets, Thursday evening. Finder please return to this office and receive a reward. ts WANTED; —To rent a small modern house. Address the Democrat or inquire 632 North 2nd st. 175t3 INVEST your money in corn and wheat land, where it will double in value in a few years, as well as bring big returns in crops. Think of buying improved farms that will grow good leorn and all other c rops, for from $5, Jto sl3o, per acre. Wc want a representative. in each locality. Write for further particulars. NEWTSON Bros KNOX, IND. i75t 3 " TWO FURNISHED ROOMS: For rent. | Mrs. E. A. Phillips, 217 N. First 6treet - 175t6 i New Potatoes pk New Cabbage pound 4 C Celery jSweet Mixed Pickles iq c 'Apples, pk 2sc | Perfection Bread 54 iq s Graham Sandwich, pound 20c Bulk Peanut Butter pound 20c Cocoanut, bulk pound 2 5 c Date nut butter 15.Tuna & 25c Campbell’s soup iqSwitzer cheese 22c A package of Snow Boy washing powder with every 25c order of Naptha Soap. We Pay Cash or Trade For Produce, tags Butterls to 25c UMH

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