Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 205, Decatur, Adams County, 31 August 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEMQCRAT •üblisMß Bvary Evening Inept Sunday By ME DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Ratea. Per week, by carrier ..W cent* Per Year, by carrier *5.00 Per Mouth, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall 12.60 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoffloe In Decatur, Indiana, as second elans matter. OUR FRIENDLY OFFICES While the great powers remain under the conviction that it is necessary lor each to destroy the others in order to secure peace there is no likelihood that President Wilson’s tender of good offices will obtain consideration. But the offer is not limited by terms requiring its present acceptance. An opportunity to act would be welcomed by the president “either now or at any other time that might be thought more suitable." When the conception of the | necessity for wiping out each other i shall give way to a realization of the] impossibility of the undertaking th" powers may be in a frame of mind to see the timeliness of the offer of me-! diation. Sooner or later —it may not; be until untold misery has been spread and the world rings with the cries of widows and of mothers bereft of their' sons—this war madness, which has sieved the nations as well as the ml--of Europe, will pass over; and all will turn to the only country from which they can receive friendly assistance in raveling the tangled slfein of misunderstanding which has enmeshed them. And when the time is ripe America will be found prepared to rended service and help in the re- [ storation of a shattered civilization. I To this office the nation has been consecrated by its president; and this could not have been done at a better time than the very beginning of the conflict now shaking the world. —Philadelphia Record. Register next Saturday. Voters of Adams county, arrange,to register next Saturday. You owe that duty to yourself, your county, your state, your nation. Do it! The first important duty for every man who loves his country is to vote. To do so this fall, you must register. Do it next Saturday. Next Saturday is the day for the first registration in Adams county. If you want to vote in November you should qualify on that day by registering in your precinct. Don’t forget it. Welcome to the Adams county teach-

NOBBY STYLES IN BOYS CLOTHES —an endless showing of dress and school suits in smart Norfolks and plain models——every seasonable color, pattern and fabric,—ranging in price from $2.50 to $3.50 Complete showing of hats, caps, blouse waists, extra trousers, stockings, all go to get the boy ready for School. The Myers-Dailey Company.

• ers who gather here today in annual session. To them are entrusted the I I care of the children of the county, a , duty more Important than those given * to most of us. We hope the week Is a profitable and a happy one for each and all. Chautauqua week is over and we i believe it was a good thing for the ■ community. We heard numerous 1 splendid lectures and the kind of mu- ' sic that inspires. The closing lectuie > by Montaville Elowers Sunday afternoon on the Japanese question was a , dramatic and educational talk that' ’ pleased and entertained as well as m- , structed. It was a great week and much credit is due to C. S. Niblick, F. M. Schirmeyer, W. A. Lower, Morton' Slults, John Niblick, John Tydall and the others who assisted In the various details. We have not had to mobilize arniI les, but we did have to mobilize our finances and put them on a war footI ing, and we have a right to fee! some complacency and satisfaction at what we have done. Europe was quick in * rushing into war, but we have been just as quick in preparing ourselves I*A A I 'for business contingencies. Our finan- ' i I cial experts feel that our monetaiy' fortifications will hold against all as- j saults, and that as the result of the' recent legislation and of banking precautions the country is safe from either stringency or panic, and ready to meet any business demands that may arise.—Baltimore Sun. , I "Voicing what we believe to be the sentiment of the Missouri democracy,” the platform said, "we declare our conviction that President Woodrow Wilson is one of the wisest and greatest of all she chief magistrates who have guided the destinies of this republic. During the eighteen months of his administration the constructive | work, both legislative and administrative, already accomplished, and that in process of being accomplished and now near completion, distinguishes his administration as one pre-emi- ' nent in the history of the country.’’— ■ From the Missouri democratic state platform. Adams county democrats should and we believe are proud of the splendid record being made by President WP- ■ son and his administration. It has never been equalled and it was made possible because counties like this stuck to democratic principles during good times and bad. thus retaining an organization that could do things when the opportunity came. It is therefore most important that you continue to support the democratic ticket, locally and state, if you believe in those principles now being enacted into law by our great and good president. He needs the minor officers, the men in the county, in the state, as well as the congressmen and senators. He

needs and the democratic party needs organisation and a break in the ranks means the weakening of his support. Hurrah for Bessie Boyers and the Ladles’ Civic Improvement society! When the men faltered in the work of pledging a sufficient number of Chautauqua tickets to assure the Redpnths another year, the ladies took up the banner and signed for the balance of 160 tickets —and they will make a grand success of it, too, mark that. They will have the largest sale of tickets and they will also have a program 'that will be varied enough and wlil meet the demands of the people hero ! better than ever before. This Civic so'ciety has proven that they can do tilings. They have beautified various 'spots in Decatur, have established play grounds and have done numerous things when their limited funds I are considered. They will make the Chautauqua a real success, aided by .the business men of the city and they desgrve help from every man, woman and child in this community. The if there is any Is to be used to I beautify and help this locality. Boost .for the chautauqua for now its sue, cess means a double ijeturn to you, first the splendid entertainment and 'second, profit spent in helping your community. INSTITUTE IS ON (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) ing. and not easily sensed. If he is taught to recognize groups of words his reading is fluent, smooth ;yid intelligent. As the child learns to read, that way will stay with him all through life. Primary teachers do much to make or mar the future man or woman, efficient primary teachers are underpaid. Mrs. Price’s talk was well given and enjoyed by the teachers, especially those engaged exclusively in primary work. Intermission. The first lesson in music was given immediately after intermission ny Miss Schrock. After emphasizing the importance of music in the public schools Miss Schrock led the institute in the singing of several folk songs A folk song should be sung: as the author intended and not accord- j ing to any imaginations of our own mind. After intermission, Dr. Louis Sher-j man Davis of Bloomington, Ind., was introduced to the institute. Dr. Davis has charge of the department of chemistry of Indiana university. He said ! in part that former Institutes were a form of preparatory schools to aid teachers in passing examinations. That 1 was fifty or sixty years ago. The institute of today should be interested in that which the whole world is in--1 terested. Whatever you do for the i child, do something that has an immediate bearing on his human life. The subject of Dr. Davis’ talk was "Fun-' damental Impulses of Children.” It is not wonderful to teach an animal or human anything that is instinctive. To teach the human or animal something that is not hereditary and directly opposed to the nervous requires great skill with much patience. Boys and girls need exercise and recreation. Let them use their own impulses in choosing their kind of play. "Ail work’and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” but also "all play and one Kind of play will make Jack equally dull.” o BECOMES SOLE OWNER Os Cane Milla—R. K. Fleming Will Operate. Less and less scarce Js becoming, the good, old-fashioned cane or sorghum" molasses. Cane is still raised, however, in Adams county, and many farmers enjoy the syrup for their own use. if they uo not have a very plenteous supply for sale. R. K. Fleming has purchased the interest of his partner, Ed in the cane mill which they have operated at the Fleming place in Root township, and this mill will again be in operation for the season. o I.- ...■ UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. - ■ ■ I A sad countenance may be due t’ anythin’ rangin’ frtrm a disappintment , in luv t' a case o' indigestion—most . oftun th’ latter spite o’ what th’ ( Chattakwa lecturer said. FOR RENT—Eight, room house. In- , ■ quire of S. E. Hite, 'phone 204. 20tS ( LOST —A pair of doubi” lenz, gold- ' rimmed glasses, Saturday afternoon i between Charles Dugan residence and i B. W. Sholty residence. Finder please return to this office.

! DOINGS IN SOCIETY i bflflHflflMßMOflHnH” WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Afternoon Club —Mrs. D. D. Clark. Trt Kappas—Mrs. Dale Moses Presbyterian Missionary— Mrs. John Heller. Thursday. Ben Hur Aid—Mrs. Mary Dailey, Mrs. Nota Baker. Friday. U. B. Aid Social—Mrs. Ben Hoagland. For we know not every morrow can be sad. So forgetting all the sorrow we have had. Let us fold away our fears, And put by our foolish tears, And through all the coming years. Just be glad. —James Whitcomb Riley. Miss Matilda Christener of Monroe and Miss Lenora Franz of Berne have returned to their homes after a week’s visit with Miss Catherine Christen. The Ladies’ Afternoon club will be entertained by Mrs. D. D. Clark tomorrow afternoon. The Tri Kappas will meet with Mrs. Dale Moses tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Schammerloh and son, Arthur, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schammerloh. Edwin Schammerloh of Union township; Arnold Bienz. Fred and Julius Reinking of Fort Wayne were entertained at supper last evening by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bultemeier and family near St. John's. Auditor and Mrs. T. H. Baltzell and family had as their guests over Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leikauf, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Henselman of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller returned last evening from Warsaw and Winons Lake, where they spent several days. While there they had the pleasure of attending the Miller reunion at Warsaw. The Presbyterian Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary society will hold its September meeting Tuesday at 2:30 with Mrs. John Heller. The following program will be given: Hymn; devotional service, Mrs. Cojverdale: business period; hymn: paper. “Beginning#”—The New America, I Mrs. Nettie Schrock: piano duet. Miss Graham, Miss Doris DeVoss; offering; social period; mizpah. Al! ladies of the congregation are c«fdially invited to be present.

A company of young Decatur people attended the mission festival at jthe Fuelling church and were guests at supper of the Lew Weber family, enjoying a delightful time and bounteous feasts. The guests were Marie Gass. Ode and Letta Fullenkamp, Esther Corbett, Amelia Weber, Ed Weisling, Fred and Herbert Fullenjkamp, Tony Hackman and Tony Holthouse. Mr. and Mrs. Os<.ar Lankenau entertained yesterday afternoon and evening and at dinner for a company of 'Delphos. Ohio, friends. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Ross and daughter, Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beatly and son, Philip: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matteson, Dr. and Mrs. James Tillotson, Miss Rose Brinker, of Dolphos; Mr. and Mrs. Hugli Hite and children. Mr. and Mrs. Roll Dush of Fort Wayne were guests over Sunday of Mrs. Dush’s brother, George Summers, and family. The Misses Irene and Margaret Gerard and fheir guest, Miss Naomi Poister -us Galion. Ohio, attended a 6 o’clock dinner yesterday given by Miss Ella Strebig of Fort Wayne in honor of Celia Mettler. Others present at the dinner were the Misshs Cathrine Thieke, Vera Kneipper. Mary Ekhart and Nora Kloutz. Mrs. Thomas Fisher’s section pf the U. B. aid will meet at her home Wednesday afternoon to arrange for their social to be given Friday evening at the home of Mr. pud Mrs. Ben Hoagland. The class of 1913 of the Decatur high School had their annual reunion yes- ' terday, twenty-one of the thirty-five being present. The teachers. Misses Williams and Sutton, who could not 1 attend, sent letters. The party went ' out on the 11:30 car or by automobile to a grove at Monmouth, where the reunion was held. A fine feast of chick- 1 en and other good things was spread. 1 The jolly good time, for which this 1 class is noted, was had and another reunion will be held next year. • The wedding of Miss Juanitz Henry. 6 *

daughter of S. D. Henry, an oil man of Prehle, took place last Thursday, August 28, at Wabash, the groom being Mr Ellsworth Marshall. They will reside in Carthage, 111. Announcements were received here today by Decatur friends. Miss Dorothy Dugan is entertaining this afternoon at a tea for Miss Margaret Rohann of Fort Wayne. —o — WON THE VICTORY (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) eighth, that brought home the victory I for the locals. Score by innings: Fort Wayne ....0 2300000 o—s Decatur 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 •—6 Summary: Two-base hits — Compton, Frisinger. Three-base hits—Buffengarger, Engle, Distel. Stolen bases ’ —Berg, I.xa, Rainey, Smith (2), Baxter, Distel. First base on balls —Off Distel, 3; off Rainey, 6. Struck out— By Distel, 6; by Ramey, 7. Double play—Smith. Wild pitches—Distel (2), Rainey. Passed ball —Iva. Hit by pitcher—Roller, Iva, Bauer, Gay. Umpire—Macy. RUSSIAN TROOPS SUFFER HEAVILY (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) are described as being “panic stricken" and fresh Russian columns are being sent to prevent a Junction with the main Austrian army near Lemberg. The ‘ Russian infantry charged the advancing Austrians and in a hand to hand battle turned the right of the line by a bayonet charge. The retreat was so rapid that it was impossible to take i the artillery. Berlin, via The Hague, Aug. 31 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —The Austrian embassy has issued an official announcement claiming a sweep- , ing victory for the Austrian troops operating in northern Valacia. This statement says that they have now in- ’ vaded Russian Poland. The above is in direct contradiction to the St. Petersburg official statement. • Rome, Aug. 31 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The member* of the sacred college today entered upon the conclave during which a successor of the late Pope Pius X will be chosen. Fofty-seven cardinals, thirty-one of tkem Italians and twenty-six foreign- ’ ers, assembled at the Vatican today for the preliminary ceremonies It is I declared certain that the new pope will b» chosen from among the following named cardinals: Massi, Castari, Ferrari, Lualdi, Ferrata, Paffeta. Atliardi, Serafini and Ponpili. London, Aug. 31—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Although for the past twenty-four hours only bulletins of Napoleonic brevity and showing the marks of strict censorship have been j received from the great battle line, it is acknowledged by all war experts that history is rapidly bemg made and despite th* claims and counterclaims of the belligerents there is such a vital difference that it is impossible to form an estimate of which way the battle , swings. The greatest battles the world has ever known are now being fought on three battle fields with fir- ' ing lines hundreds of miles long. The greatest of these is along the French frontier where the line of action extends for 250 miles; second, along the Austria-Hungary frontier, extending 200 miles; third, a wide area in Prussia, where German-Austrian forces are , opposing the Russian Invaders The Germans with their superior numbers are steadily forcing the allied line on the French frontier, backward and are now within less than a hugdred mlies of the French capital, which is now a vast entrenched camp, prepared for a long siege and ready to make a last desperate stand against the enemy. Orders have been issued by the military governor tlipt all residents within the vicinity of the forts of Paris and in any way obstructing the view from the forts should immediately evacuate their homes and burn them to the ground. Enormous stocks of food are bieng placed within the city’s entrenchments and the number of sheep which are now grazing in the beautiful parks, already exceed ten thousand. The English army near St. Quentin in the north wax utterly d e . . tested by the Germans yesterday and the defeat was accompanied with great loss, caused not omy by their being defeated in the main battle, but by their retreat being completely cut off by masses of German cavalry, which also cut off their communication with the nortlfern Frenc army, and also their communication along the west and with the supply depots. So near are the German hosts approaching upon Paris, that a German Zeppelin was enabled yesterday to sail over the French capital and drop

, bombs into the street., scarcely a , ml ie from the heart of the city. AV . though no fatalities resulted from this , nct , two women were seriously injur- . ed . The aviator who signed himself - as Lieut. Von Heidsen, also dropped a manifesto on which was written the following message: "The German - army » at the gates of Parts; you can - do nothing but surrender. Reports from the Russian invasion indicate that the German force In the east have checked that advance although the Russian endurance is described as terrific. The battle line extends over 100 miles and the Russians have penetrated over twenty miles of r Austrian territory. The first decisive sea fight was won ; by the English navy when five Geri man warships were sunk off Helfgo . land and but 330 men out of the 1.200 crew were saved. The English cas- , ualties were only twenty-nine killed . and thirty-eight wonded. The battle f which was perfect in execution as well . ag tn plan, started at dawn when the > German ships were sighted by an Eng--1 Hsh aeroplane. The small English det stroyers lured the German ships out into the open sea where the heavy cruisers, in fan shaped formation, were awaiting them. After five German ships had been sunk, the balance of the fleet made a hurried retreat in the . direction of Cuxhaven, followed by the English cruisers, which accomplished much damage. Many of the Germans who landed after the battle were wounded by revolver shots, fired by . the German officers to prevent the - men from surrendering. , o » SHINGLES CAUGHT FIRE. 1 While burning trash in the alley at r the rear of her home between Win-i , Chester and Third streets. Mrs. Wood-: > ard had the misfortune of setting fire to the shingles of the barn of the Miller residence. The department arrived . on the scene before the flames had ? gained any headway, however, and . quickly omened the biaze with chemi- . cals. —-o —. - — , COURT HOUSE NEWS. Miss Rose Voglewede resumed her work this morning in the office of , County Recorder Andrew Welfley. after a two months’ vacation. Part of this was spent at Rome City and part ,- at Toledo and Toledo Beach. I- 1 * s „ Real estate transfers: W. J. Vesey f et al. to trustees Monroe Methodist church, realty in Monroe township, t 6125. o , NOTICE. BOY SCOUTS! s —. 3 It is requested that every scout b-» . present tomorrow tTuesday) at 2 o'clock at headquarters. At this time . will be drill practice. o - For Wayne & Springfield Ry. Company. 1 TIME TABLE. Northbound. } Cars leave Decatur at 5:50, 8:30 1 11:30, 2:30, 5:45, 9:30; arrive at Fort s Wayne at 6:53, 9:40, 12:40, 3:40, 6:55 1 and 10:40. Southbound. 1 Leave Ft Wayne at 7:00, 10:00,1:00, '■ 4:00, 7:30, 11:00; arrived in Decatur 1 at 8:10; 11:10; 2:10; 5.10, 8:40, 12:10. ? Connections are made at Fort ’ Wayne with the Ft. Wayne & North- ' ern Indiana Traction Co., The Toledo & Chicago Interurban Railway Company, The Ohio Electric, and Indiana 1 Union Traction Company; also with ■ the Pennsylvania, Wabash Nickle Plate, L. S. & M. S„ C, H. & d„ and : G. R. & I. railroads. Freight Service. Freight service consists of one train each way daily; Leaving Deca- ■ tur at 7:00 a. m. and returning, leaving Fort Wayne at 12:00 a. m. This enables shippers to telephone orders 1 and receive shipments promptly. W. H. FLEDDERJOHANN, General Manager, . . Decatur, Ind. — o FOR SALE—A fine new eight room cottage with a good cellar, drove well, city water and cistern, electric lights, telephone and rruit trees. Lot has a 38 foot frontage. Located at 610 North 3rd st. See J. A. BLEW, the horse shoer. ts FOR SALE—The Eli Sprunger 80 acre farm 3 miles from Decatur will be sold at a sacrifice. Terms reasonable. See owner or Erwin & Michaud, Decatur, Ind. ts. LOST—GoId watch, hunters case, with Delaval Seperator Co. fob attached. Between Eleventh and Second streets, Thursday evening. Finder please return to this office and receive a reward. ts A GOOD 7 ROOM HOUSE—For sale small payment down, balance same as rent. Also Moving Picture show will sell cheap if taken soon. Erwin & Michaud. u for SALE OR TRADE—one Shrop shff» buck and one Duroc Jersey 1 male hog. O. T. Johnson, R. R. No. 10, residence % mile southeast of county farm. ;Jolt3

FORTY__ HOUnjl Impressive Services Will q. I en at the St. Mary’ s ■ Church September I — WILL CLOSE SUNDA’I ■■■ Father Simon Herfrich c f The Passionate Order WiJ] I Hold The Services Forty hours’ devotion, a time v aside by Catholic churches I out the country for the faithful I attend special and very d t v«ju t 8en ‘ j( B will open at the St. Mary’s in this city on Friday September ; • | continuing until Sunday evening p 1 Father Simon Herfrich of Chicago I priest of the passionate order win ® duct the ceremonies. Last year > |t hours were not held in this city M} I count of the death of venerable Pa t .. B Wilken former pastor of the St. Mtrr fl church. During these two days s> rial services at the church *||) , B held. END IS PEACEFuT —■ (CONTINUE?) FROM PAGE OS? Mrs. Anna Gass. Toledo; Mrs. Wrteffl Muncie, and Mrs. Losche. of St. .<»' I thony. Mrs. Drillcry and Mrs. ® jner preceded their brother in faThe following children also surr> John, Jacob and Charles Omlor, Man and Lena Omlor and Mrs H E. K'. ler. Eighteen grandchildren surtn The funeral services will be M from the St. Mary’s Catholic char: of which the deceased was a most fe vout' and faithful member, on Tins day morning at 9 ocloek. A soieisa requiem high mass will be said. Bp , ial will be made in the St. Jos-jt , cemetery. HAD A CLOSE CAIL (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONTi further back. A neighbor heard the boy sena! and saw his fleeing companion, wk was routed by frighr. Richard, hot i,J ever, picked up the parts of the ns w and went in the house, where be w ® , his mother and said: -’I can’t gett» g , parts of this gun together.’’ Tie | , mother, noticing tbit something re I wrong, asked him whether he had shot J himself and it was not unt l she mt? I a persona! examination and found ' a wound bleeding, that she learned tiut ,1 he had been shot. He was taken tt 1 a physician, where the wound , dressed. The bullet had ploughed! j 1 tube as large as a man's little finger , • through the flesh, but no iniportant j 1 blood vessels had been s. vered, Mi i he is getting along well While the I wound was being dressed the ittft m 1 boy held himself pluckily ;n hand, ani | it was only by the scr- w up of ft g face when the twing-s of pain beats I unusually severe, that lie B any emotion. 1 His narrow escape from instant | 1 death was a very close one. ■ . ... o __ — —* PREACHES FAREWELL SERMON The Rev. R. N. Bali, p i-tor oft” Baptist church, preached 1 e farew sermons here yesterday -fore lea’ ing tomorrow for Ka-tsas. win e he <’!! become pastor of a church He »» well liked and his work h< :• has a helpful one in all departments. Tin ' best wishes of all go with him family. n ——’ NOTICE TO BEN HURS. The Ben Hur Aid will b. Thursday evening at the home of and Mrs. Alva Baker and Mr ; - , west of the city. The party "U1 on hayracks and all tho-‘- ' f ' lo | on going are asked to m- t at t- 1 ' d home’ of Mr. and Mrs. John Burk r. Ninth street at 7 o'clock, sharp. - ' GETS WONDER WASHER. Mrs. Burt Shirley of Pleasant | was the lady who secured a tine - g in the form the Wonder » as | Saturday at the Schaub-Do" 'in? hst ' ware store. ' BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The meeting of the board of ' 1 dren’s guardians will be held Sat' ir afternoon at 2 o’clock at the lfi’ ! ’’ having been postponed because <’> w absence from the city of metnbe. Please be present Saturday. —■ - ■ . ■ o ■' Democrat Wants Ads P a >’ i