Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 186, Decatur, Adams County, 8 August 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 186.

ARMISTICE IS DENIED BY BELGIUM

COMMANDER OF GERMAN TROOPS ORDERS ATTACK

Flank Attack By Belgians Pins Germans Between Two Armies And Causes Retreat To Main Column

AID IS REFUSED' t German Cruisers Call for , Austria’s Aid Against Eng- J lish Fleet But is Refused 1 ' WILL BE NEUTRAL ) Italy Denies any Declaration 1 < of War and Will Remain , Strictly Neutral i I Brussels. Aug. 8— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Belgium has refused the * request of Germany for a twenty-four 1 hour armistice. Enraged because his | demand was refused, General Von Em- , mich the German commander today or- , dered bis entire army to an attack , against Liege. The Seventh, Ninth!, and Tenth corps are engaged arid the ( battle line extends the entire length , of the fortifications. The Belgian i commander today reported that the en-I, tire Belgian loss to date was only , about 8,000 killed and wounded as , against 30,000 for the Germans. The i Belgian’s fire is deadly and the number , of casualities are terrible. He also ] declared that the Germans had been ( out witted at every point. Returning ] from the front today the Ninth Bel- , gium regiment paraded through the j streets of Antwerp carrying German j helmets on their bayonets. A frency ( of patriotic enthusiasm was shown by | the people. The Germans intend to ] capture Liege. Thts is indicated by ( the report, that further enforcements j are being brought. French forces are ; moving through Belgium as quickly ( as possible on their way to Liege. — ! Rome, Aug.S,-—(Special to the Daily t Democrat) —The sensational declara- , tion was made by the Italian foreign office that Austria had declined to aid , Germany against England. They de-1 dared that the German cruisers ex- 1 polled from Messinia harbor wirelessed the Austrian fleet to aid them against the British fleet and announced that the Austrian ships replied.i that war had not yet been declared > against, her by England. As a result the German cruisers were in a desperate condition. The French and Eng-, lish fleet are between them and safe- ( ty. Paris, Aug.S,—(Special to the Daily I Democrat)—France today conferred the Legion of Honor on the city of Liege in recognition of the wonderful valor displayed by tier soldiers in the defence of that city against Germany.[ This honor was also conferred on Bel-, fort during the war of 1870. Paris, Aug. 8,— (Special to the Daily Democrat)—lt was officially announ-1 ced today that the Montenegran for . legn office had declared war on Aus-, tria and that the Austrian ambassador has received his passports. Lisbon, Aug. 8, —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Parliment today adopted a resolution announcing that Portugal intends to stand by England. This may mean an open declaration of war against Germany or may mean merely the opening of ports to British ships.. Paris, Aug. .—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—A fleet of transports conveyed by two battle ships and three armed cruisers, loaded with British regulars landed at Ostend, Calais and Dunkirk, today. The first British ex-

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pedition force numbered 22,000 men and comprised some of the crack regiments of the Britisli army. The troops were immediately landed under the direction of a French officer who had been sent by tiie war office for that purpose. They will lie hurried to Manur where they are to aid the Belgians in making their second stand when Liege proves untenable. Brussels, Aug. 8, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The war office today declared that Germany artillery fire on the forts at Liege, while severe, had done comparatively little damage be- [ cause of the “poor marksmanship” ofi the invaders. On the contrary the report says that the marksmanship of the Belgians has been wonderful. Their firing has been reserved until the invaders were in range and that their guns had been served with the iltmost precision. One great aid to the Belgians has been their system of range finding, which has enabled the gunners to land their shells in the massed German columns on the signals of the aviators, even though the Germans were concealed from the , view of the fortifications. The mines have also done deadly work. They were reserved until the attacking party was on top of them before they were detonated and played much havoc. One of the regiments so decimated is said to have been the Brandenburg Guard, one of the best of the German regulars. It is reported here that the French army from Maney has advanced against the German invaders of Luxemburg and that fighting in that duchy has taken on the appearance of a general engagement It is estimated that more than 100,000 French regulars are already on Belgium soil and that others are rapidly being pushed forward. The total of 250,000 French troops have been ordered by the French war office to aid Belgium and are expected to be in position not later than Monday. The troops are composed of all branches of the service but are especially heavy with artillery which will be most in need. Nish, Servia, Aug. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Not a single Austrian soldier is now on Servian soil, j was officially stated at the war office today. The Austrians have been repulsed at all points. The Crown Prince with the main division of the ' Servian army assumed the offensive with a determined attack. It was [officially announced today that the Servian army had occupied Fotcha. i Brussels, Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Belgian arms continued their success in the vicinity of Liege [ today. King Albert in personal command attacked the flank of the Germans, pinning them between the advancing Belgium troops and the forti- ) fications. At the same time the fortifications continued their bombardment of the German position and the Germans were fillanly compelled to give way and retreat toward the main column near the river. Despite the fact that 3 corps are engaged they have been unable to penetrate the Belgium line, and which has now been enforced by French cavalry. French re-enforce-ments are constantly urT*~:ig and Belgian staff officials declare that they can hold the fort indefinitely. London, Eng., Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Italian embassydenied today that it had made a statement that Italy nad declared war ■ on Germany which was asserted by a : news agency yesterday. “Italy’s position in this wir is strictly neutral," I said the ambassador. “We are at peace (Cont’.nuea t»n Page 2)

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, Aug, 8, 1914.

ALL HOME MEN Will Comprise Local Base Ball Team— “The White Stag” Team PLAYS TOMORROW Meets the Seavey Hardware Team of Ft. Wayne—See Their Pictures. Tomorrow's base ball game promises to be about the most interesting and exciting game that has been pulled off on the local diamond for a long time. The main attraction will be the fact that the "White Stag" team is composed of entirely local players. Heretofore it has been customary for the management to secure from two to three foreign players to strengthen out the line up, but last week after a scouting expidition, Manager Thomas got his ropes fastened on several old time experts who hjve been laying in tiie shade, and secured their services. Another interesting fact is that the opponents, the Seavy Hardware team of Fort Wayne, is one of the classiest little teams in that city, and will not only make the local boys put forth every ounce of playing but are expected to show a few new stunts in the national game. That this team is composed of all athletes can be plainly seen from the picture of this aggregation and which will be found on another page of this issue. The local line-up for tomorrow is as follows: Smith 2nd base, Coffee Catcher, Buffenbarger 3rd base, Berlin right field, Engle center field, Johns left field, Brown short stop, Fullenkamp and Distle pitchers, Gay and Peterson utility, and Ed Macy (Contlnneu on Page 2) TO Tnoianapolis Harry O. Williams Will Go to Capitol City to Accept Position at the ILLINOIS CENTRAL ■ Will be the Claim Clerk-— Been One Year With Father in Grocery

Harry O. Wtl'iiams the youngest member of the firm of Williams & Sons grocery of this city will leave Monday morning for Indianapolis, where he will accept a position as Claim Clerk in the offices of the Illinois Central railroad. Mr. Williams was employed by the Illinois for over two years before coming to Decatur a year ago this month with his father Frank Williams and his two brothers when they bought the Everett and Hite grocery changing the name of the firm to Williams & Sons. Harry likes the railroad business and his new position is a splendid one. It pays well and the chances for advancement could not be better. o CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our thanks for all kindnesses shown us at the time of the death of our wife and sister, Mrs. O. T. Hendricks. We wish to thank the neighbors and friends 'especially for all favors, for the use of the automobiles and also for the beautiful floral offerings given. O. T. Hendricks, Maria Walton, and Mr. J. P. Johnson. REV. PARKER TO PREACH. Rev. Earl B. Parker, of Richmond, i son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hale [of this city, will preach tomorrow morning and evening at the Methodist church in this city in the absence of the Rev. D. T. Stephenson who is taking his, vacation.

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PROGRAM FOR W. C. T. U. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet with Mrs. B. J. Rice on North Bth street, next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock The subject frfr discussion will be “The ballot for woman." Song. Devotion—Miss Lillie Hill. Song. Opening Remarks—Mrs. L. W. Love Reading—" You Say and We Say"— Mrs. Elmira Battenberg. Address —“Woman’s Suffrage in 111ir.uls —Mrs. Hunter Myers. Instrumental solo. —Mrs. C. L. Walters. Round Table Discussion —By Society Song—Ladies’ Quartette. Synopsis of an address given by Grace Wilbur Trout on “Woman’s Suxrage at Richester Chautauqua— Mrs. Mary Eley. o HAD FINE WEEK Beveridge’s Successful Campaign in Northern Indiana Counties is CAUSING ALARM

To Republican Leaders Who Considered the Situation as a Safe One Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat)Albert J Beveridge. Progressive nominee for United States Senate today closed a very successful week of campaigning which covered several of the largest counties in northern Indiana. The success attending the meetings addressed by Beveridge has caused the Republican leaders great alarm regarding the situation in northern Indiana wiiere they had believed that their party was in much better shape than it was two years ago. Beveridge was accompanyed on his trip by (’hairman Toner of the State Committee and several other party leaders. Their plan at the beginning of the week was to devote their time to organization conferences but in a number of places large political meetings were held and speeches from Beveridge were demanded. While the Republicans have been claiming they have the Progressive vote in Lake county Beveridge addressed two very large and enthusiastic meetings th Ire. He spoke to nearly 2000 people at Hammond and more than 1200 at Gary. The reports from Michigan City are that his meeting there was one of the largest ever held in Hie city—nearly "''’ntinued on I’aga Four) FARM~~IS~ SOI D J. H. Walters, of Delaware, 0., is Here and Sells Farm in BLUE CREEK TP. James F. Kiefer, Former Adams County Man, is the Purchaser J. H. Walters of Delaware, Ohio, who has been visiting here with relatives, was joined yesterday by Mrs. 1 Walters. The deal for the sale of [ their farm in Blue Creek township was closed at this time. x The real estate consists of eighty acres of land which they owned for some time, and this was purchased by James F. Kiefer, of Willshire, 0., formerly of Adams county. Mr. Kiefer will probably reside on the farm. The consideration was $7200. The deal was made through the Harvey, Leonard & Company's real estate agency.

OFFERED TRY-OUT — Carl France of Columbia City Will be Given a Tryout to Get in the FEDERAL LEAGUE Base Ball Club at Indianapolis—“ Home Run Red” Will Make Good The many Decatur friends of Carl France, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France of Columbia City, formerly of this city will be pleased to hear that he is making quite a record in the base ball world, and has been offered a try-out by Manager William Phillips of the Indianapolis Federal League club any time during the month of August. Carl is now playing on the Columbia City Greys and lias made a name for himself as being a ball player of exceptional merit. He is known as “Home Run Red” and is well deserving of this name as he has made a home-run hit in nearly every game he played in this year. The Columbia City Post says the following of Carl and his prospects oi getting in the Federal League: “Carl France, known on the Grays ball team as “Home Run Red,” has been offered an opportunity to show what he can do by Win. Phillips, manager of tiie Indianapolis Federal League club, and when he goes there this mouth to visit his cousin, France Center, will look over the proposition. He is a son of C. O. France an old time ball player, and has been doing well in the last couple of years. He is employed as night agent at the Pennsy depot, and friends would like to see the slender pink head get on a good ball team.” 010 WjIVAIL Opration Failed to Save Life of Mrs. Charles V. Pugh of N. Second street DIED LAST NIGHT " ’-'4 At Lutheran Hospital— Body Brought to Home Here at Noon Today — ■ - While the operation performed up

on Mrs, Charles V. Pugh, aged 39 of t this city, yesterday afternoon at tiie Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, pro- 1 longed her life somewhat, it failed to 1 restore her health and she passed ( away last night at nine o’clock, [< Mrs. Pugh suffered an internal hem- < orrhage and she was taken to the . 1 hospital leaving there at 10:30 o’clock!’ yesterday morning. Her condition was found to be most critical, on examination there, and while it was said ; that an operation might prolong her t life, no hope was extended tliat it > would restore her health. The opera- < tion was held however, and death t came a few hours later. i The deceased was Nettie E. Pugh. I formerly Nettie E. Diehl, a daughter ■ of Mr. and Mrs. David Diehl of Lima, < Ohio. Had she lived until October 1, she would have been 40 years old. She ' i was reared in Leipsic, Ohio, where her ! girlhood was spent. Mr. and Mrs. I’ugh and daughter, Audrey Fern, now -eleven years age, came to this city [from Lima, Ohio, a year or so ago to make their home, Mr. Pugh being employed by the sugar company. They now reside at tiie corner of [Marshal and Second streets. The i body was brought to the home here on tiie 11:10 Interurban car this morning and will lie in state there until Monday morning when it will be taken on the early morning train over the Clover Leaf to Columbus Grove, Ohio, where services will be held In a church

I I and burial will take place near Mr. Pugh's parental home. Services will also be held at the 1 home in this city Sunday afternoon' [at four o’clock. Surviving, besides the husband and j daughter, are her parents; also two I brothers —Leonard and Everett Diehl.’ of Lima, Ohio. The family wishes to extend its sin- > cere thanks to the neighbors for tiie many kindnesses shown them. o — ARRIVES FOR FUNERAL. Mr. and Mrs. Medrick Miller and children. Medrick, Wayne and Claire arrived from Grand Rapids today and stopped at the home of Mrs. Christen;’ Niblick before going to Monroe where they were called by tiie death-of 5.1 r; Miller’s father. James E. Lowdon. Mr . ! Miller had been at his home only a short time ago and had just returned home when she was recalled by hi.; | death. A TasT army Os School Children Will Form in Battle Line for an Assault 1 1 ON ENEMY DISEASE —- I Friday, October 2-—State School Superintendent Sends Out Letters I Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. Stli—(Spec ! ial to Daily Democrat) —An army 0*“ school children, three times tiie size of; Servia’s armed forces, will form in battle line in Indiana, Friday October 2nd and make a combined assault on tiie vantage points held by their enemy, di- 1 sease, according to plans outlined to- 1 day by the epartment of Public in I struction. In a letter to school superintendents throughout the state, Charles A. Greathouse, superintendent of Public Instruction, calls attention to the plans that are being made for a state wide 1 demonstration on Disease Prevention , I Day, Friday C\tober 2nd. Mr. Greathouse refers to tiie specta- 1 cular demonstrations held in Anderson p and Princeton a IVw months ago in j1 which the school children played such | an important part and he urges all : school authorities to co-operate to the J fullest extent with local committees I which may be arranging similar dem ! onstrations. His letter reads as fol-. i ■ lows: | The Department of Publics Instrue- ’ [tion desires to call your attention to [ [the fact that on Friday, October 2nd.}: Indiana will observe “Disease Preven ! tion Day.” On that day hundreds of cities and towns in this state will stage specta ; cular public demonstrations aimed at < preventable disease. In many instane ;es, no doubt, the local committees in charge of the affair will desire to pul on a parade or pageant. Floats which will present interesting pictures of the I various phases of the health problem, 1 will of course be entered in these pageants. On similar occasions at Anderson and Priceton last spring tiie schools took an important part. In many instances the pupils formed part of the display on the floats. In each city.’ thousands of grade and high school [ students inarched by divisions, carry-. ing banners, pennants, placards, etc., which bore printed lessons on the necessity for conserving the public health. In view of the expressed wish of ■ the executive committee in charge of [this state wide demonstration, we ask ■ that you co-operate to the fullest ex- ' tent with your local committee to the ' end that the schools in your city make > a creditable showing. With very little • difficulty, your perils can be marshalled for the parade. Their presence in I the parade will accomplish a two-fold s object. It will center their interest e on the methods to be employed for the i- conservation of health and It will be il the means ,of attracting their parents n to view #e parade, e It is our understanding that the day o, in question will be made a public holh (Continued an rage 2)

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ON CERTIFICATES I t r T Lil [“Hoosier Observer” Notices How Selectione of Marriage Certificates REFLECT ON MEN 1 Notes Made on Applicants in Adams County Clerk’s Office Tli- '\,il<; -in - article "Marriage Certificates and Men" written by a memi i r the Democrat Reportorlal staff, 'ini published in "Modi rn Women," [successors to the “Brown Book of Boston” some lime ago, gives some observations of “The Hoosier Observer” [while an assistant in the office of tho Adams county clerk and may be of local interest: "There are styles and styles in marriage certificates, and styles and styles in men", quoth the girl behind tiie marriage certificate counter, “and it is | interesting to notice tiie reflection c.t tiie choice of certificate upon the nature of the purchaser. “Let me show you some certificates, then I can explain better what I mean.” she said, bringing forth her samples. There were two forms, the sheet form for framing, and the booklet form. The booklets were quite uniform in style and tone, but the she't forms were varied and motley in size and col- ' or. “What do you think of this one?” she asked, holding up a sheet. I “Hideous!" I said, glancing from the quiet, soft-tinted ones, and those of , white parchment and black script, to tiie one she held, and noting tiie impossible blue and red and yellow roses chasing each other around two oval openings for pictures of the bride and groom. Under each opening was an inscription as: “Wife, obey your husband;” “Husband, honor your wife;" "Marriage is honorable;" etc. Above the twin ovals was an allegorical picture of the bride and groom, dressed in violet and buff, riding in a hideous , pea-green boat of matrimony, over a [more hideous bright purple sea of life, propelled toward a brilliantly colored .sunrise by a most hideous god of ■ love, clad in striped red and yellow. “Yes,” she said amt giving me an appreciative smile. “It is hideous. But then you are a woman. Most women prefer the quieter, planer ones. Answering my look of inquiry, site . continued: “Would yott believe that seven men out of eleven will choose this ctyl ■ in [ preference to any other? They do. We [sell more than twice as many of these. | They cost mor than the others too, simply because there is more of that, material color daubed on. [ “Color appeals strongly to the masculine eye I don't know why he is so superficially attracted. You would think, from his choice of a certificate, that bis bride would be bold, gaudy, superfi- : i ii'of woman, wouldn’t you? You will lind, however, that the most of til' ni are modest, little women of sterling ... h. It. sterns that, however much he is attracted at first, by that which appeals to the eye, he is. at last, slowly but surely, brought to appreciate sterling qualities, rather than su- | perficial attractions. • “I attribute this choice of certificate Io his slow, deductive power of reasonjing. If he were given a little more time, say a week, in which to reason about his choice of certificate. 1 warrant he would invariably choose the plainer one. ', "You see, the man usually comes : [ alone to the license bureau, and then, - as a natural sequence, lie asks for a > i certificate. No doubt he thinks he will ?! give his bride an agreeable surprise. ? [Usually It is a surprise. Since he lacks i that woman's sense of intuitive apprei ciation, he reasons thus: The sheet :1 j form is better than the booklet, bet cause it is larger and can be framed e ,and hung up where it will show more; e this one has a place for pictures, lias s[ brighter colorings, and costs more , than those plain ones, therefore, it y must be tiie best. Only the best is I- good enought for my Annie. I will take (Continued on Page 3)