Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 215, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Publish** (vary Evsnlna Kseapt Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW Q. ELLINQHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rata*, Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier *6 00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mall $2.60 Single Coplee 2 centa Advertising rates made known on Application. Entered at the postoflice In Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. District Chairman Kunkel has recorded his guess with the state committee that J. A. M. Adair will he recleeted by the largest plurality he has ever had, which means better than ten thousand. ■■ _JI Fred Rohrcr of the Kerne Witness is using blank lines in ilia editorals which very probably stand for “cuss words,” and this from one who made such a violent crusade against fashions for women. Fritzy, we are just a little afraid you are somewhat of a grandstander on this moral business. The Berne Witness says that Mr. Archbold uncovered crookedness at the court house and that is why he was defeated for his second nomination. Why bless your life Fred lie was defeated before lie assumed his office and if he did any sleuth work before that time on the county books it had never been heard of. Register at the October session. It is important that the voters of Adams county decide the issues before them. We want you to do it after you have heard the issues fairly and squarely discussed and argued. We are proud of the records of the past

officials of this county and will compare them with any in the state, republican or democrat. The Herald seems to be worried over the information that a good many republicans are going to vote the cratic county ticket this fall and to line them up has started on a mixed program of abusing, making fun ana referring to the fact' that a democrat once made the remark that he would never vote the republican ticket. We’ l , they rarely do in Adams county and until recently the republican vote was considered as firm as the Rock of Gibraltar, but this year the republicans have no choice. As the Berne republican said, they have been sold out and delivered and that, too, by a man who left the republican party two years ago and now claims to head the progressives. The Herald will find that a good many republicans will refuse to be delivered. The county campjaign is warming up. A man or a woman (maybe Betty Blythe) or something else, signing his or her or its name, “A Berne Democrat-

When you think of Hats think of “IMPERIALS” They are not merely hats — they are the last word in headwear for menWear one and you are sure to be well dressed. $3.00 Others at $1.50 and $2 The Myers-Dailey Company.

Republican," sent a long article to the Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette stating that he or she or it is going to vote the old line straight ticket straight. It, the author (a Democrat-Republican) gives its address as Berne, but maybe it (the Democrat-Republican ladyman) works In or near the courthouse at Decatur.—Berne Witness. One could easily tell after reading the above laborious joke that the | splendidly written article referred to did not come from the editorial rooms of the Berne Witness. The Berne Witness made an awful fuss last spring when we reported the independent convention at that place and insisted that we had no idea what the truth was. The motion was seconded by the Decatur Herald. The truth is we made a real effort to secure and print the facts concerning that convention and we did so. But in nearly every statement the Witness and the Herald have published concerning political matters they have discolored the truth. Such a campaign cannot win in Adams county. The Witness this week in a story headed, “Which Side are You Ou?” says there was a shortage at the court house and that the state board of accounts advised that it all be wiped out and that thus $9,272.75 was lost to the county. TJie county commissioners and the state board of accounts are tints accused of being corrupt and they should demand a correction of the statement, which is as false as any statement could be. It would be hard to inject the truth into the heads of those who do not want to know the truth, but for the benefit of those who do want to know-, we will say 'as has been several times stated, there NO SHORTAGE AT THE COURT HOUSE AND THERE HAS BEEN NO JUGGLING OF ACCOUNTS. The accountants made two inspections of the books. The first time the shortage was found to be $9,272.75, and that amount was charged to the treasurer's books, but friends of Mr. Laehot believed there was an error somewhere, and asked another accounting, which was given. These accountants found the same results as the previous experts had, but gave credit for some

items which reduced the amount to about $7,500, and upon that report a settlement was made, some crediis given and tile balance paid into the county treasury in cash. The former item of $9,272.75 covering the same transaction was still on the books and was credited on recommendation of the accountants. , The county did not lose a penny. The investigation was made by men competent and there is nothing about it that need muddle any one if they do not want to be. We should think that even Fred Foilrer could understand it if lie wanted to. A campaign founded upon such a "fake” cannot and will not win. The people are not with you if you want the question answered now.

j DOINGS IN SOCIETY I WEEK’B 80CIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. T. W. Holsapple. On returning home from Decatur on Friday night, September 11, about 8:30 o'clock, Dayton Gault, of near Peterson, found to his surprise that sixty relatives and friends had gathered quietly while he was away. As. Mr. Gault walked into the dining room of his home lie saw there a great table which extended the whole length of the room, on which was everything imaginable that was good to eat. The lights were all lowered as Mr. Gault came into the house, when suddenly, with a burst of laughter and applause, the many relatives and friends rushed into the dining room, reminding Mr. Gault that it was his sixty-first birthday. Then all ate of the good things to his health and happiness. Those present were: M. S. Elzey of Chicago, I'. T. Baker and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Elzey and family, Mrs. A. W. Stalter. Mr. and Mrs. Mart Stalter and family, Mrs. M. E. Beery, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Beery, Georgia Beery, Fred Beery, Mabel Beery, Frank Spade and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst and daughter, Catherine; Mr. and Mrs. George Ernst, Eunice Ernst, Miss Susie Dilling, Mr. and Mrs. James Niblick, Mr. and Mrs. A. L.

ANOTHER CHAPTER FROM BERNE

Berne, Ind., Sept. 11, 1914.

Editor Daily Democrat: So the erstwhile sage of Huntington. always radiating good cheer, true be- ■ I nevolence and sacred truth, with a ' cruel heel for the neck of corruption, entertains a deep and abiding convi< - ! jtion that I am a member of them ! mythical and imaginary ring. lam not a member ot any by-pnrtisan combination, do not know of the existence 1 of any political ring, have no desire for a raid upon the county treasury, and have never drawn to exceed SIOO 1 from that office. 1 have never been well taken care of by anybody, and ’ what is of more interest have no desire to be. It is of more than passing ’ interest to me to learn that every per--1 son who opposes the independent par--1 ty in this county, is immediately accused of having political affiliations with the democratic party. The gentleman whose spleen lias extinguished 1 his regard for candor, and true repub- ’’ lican principles, not long ago had the same way of thinking politically that I now have. Until he crossed the ; boundary line from Huntington into * Adams county, he could always be de--1 pended upon to stoutly maintain and : defend the principles of bis party. ’ But recently he has forsaken his old 5 way of thinking and has taken up - with the isms of the day. I cannot • conjecture even, with any degree of ' certainty, what inducement has led 1 the gentleman astray. Os course, it ! was not the patronage of office, be- ; cause he is too candid and sincere, *- and too resolute to be of a commanding service to the people to be caught ‘ by anything that even resembled a mercenary itch for perquislties of office. it could not be merely that he wants to see the ‘>uts put in, for that would not be any consideration for anyone who looks upon public questions with the • magnanimity that he does. It must he then a purely unselfish desire to see that the people are protected in their property rights. For no man who ever inspected tire public records of this county can discover where that gentleman and his assistants ever filed a bill asking for the full legal allowance. Oh, no, the legal rates for advertising are too high for them, they will not permit the law to graciously bestow anything upon them. And then there is too much advertising going on in this county, their assistants have never solicited county officials for the perminsion to run legals for that would necessitate more taxes and expenditures, and they are unalterably opposed to such a program. Give us merely existence, all we ask is just the right to live economically and cheaply, and we will strike the monster extravagance every time it raises its head above the ground, even if we are to be shorn out of our little things that come ip a public way.

Brentlinger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dettlnger and family, William Zimmerman and wife, William Elzey and wife, W. A. Struub and family, William H. Khrman and family, and Rev. Joseph Grimes and family.Contributed. The Mite society had an enthusiastic meeting at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance yesterday, the activities beginning anew for the fall work. It was arranged to have "The Old Folks’ Service” a week from tomorrow on communion day. The old people will be taken to the church In special conveyances and a dinner will be served them at noon and there will also be afternoon services. The New England dinner, to be given the third Thursday in October, being October 15, was also planned for. The society will have charge of the Improvements and repairs on the parsonage, which Include a new furnace and other things. With yesterday’s collection, the sum in the treasury reaches nearly eighty dollars. About fifty attended yesterday and during the refreshment hour, music from the Vlctrola was The society will meet every week for a while now, and Mrs. T. W. Holsapple will have the next meeting. The Christian Ladies’ Aid society closed their social yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Anderson with a very delicious picnic supper. During the afternoon plans were made to combine with the Ruth Circle in

Their motto seems to be, Give us this day our daily bread," we cannot take any more, for we are out now, hut we liavo an abiding hope that some day we will be In. The great surprising tiling with mo is the ease with which, by conjecture and inunedo, the words “cheat" and "fraud" are being bandied about in thus campaign. The minute the actions of those who were responsible for the birth of tile independent party are discussed, just then you are denounced by that faction as having affiliations within the democratic party, there is nothing righteous and just unless it was put on the market by our new county treasurer, the republican or bull moose county chairmen or the Don Quixote chairman of the independent party. From them all political righteousness has its birth au.l must of necessity emanate. If you arc not of them, you have a political axe to grind, are a member of the fantastical ring which seems to be the burden of their complaint, or you are a political "derelict.” I commend to this county the political unselfishness of the persons who are back of the independent party, and especially that of its official organ in Decatur. That combination must he the personification of all that is purely public-spirit-ed, and politically holy. They are capable of no political shams or conviving schemes, they have no hopes of riding into office upon misrepresentation and chicanery. They are too honest for that, and if you do not believe what I say just look them over once for yourself. If that combination ever comes into office in this county, ! know that they will turn all their salaries back into the county treasury, and the official mouthpiece will be too noble and exalted to even claim the little prequisites. That organ did not leave its happy home in Huntington county, and emigrate here among the I corruption and fraud for the sake of making a few dollars. It came here to enlighten us, and teach us the way to political integrity. The overhead charges are too high, especially the printing bills, and again if you do not believe that go into the county clerk’s or auditor’s office, and see the little, tiny, insignificant bills it files for the same service. Every one of them immeasurably below what it could claim under the law, but It is public-spirited, and monetary considerations are beneath its dignity. For them it has a contempt, an utter abhorrence, a satanical disgust. I hope that the egan will explain that little matter of the indorsement of the independent party by seventeen precinct committeemen, when it has time to bestow its benign utterance upou terr.stial matters. Yours truly, A BERNE DEMOCRATIC REPUBU- . CA^.

putting on a home talent play In October. The meeting was very largely attended. The hobo social given In the M. E. ehurrh parlors by the Queen Esthers last evening was a decided success. There were fully one hundred fifty dressed In the style typical of the hobo and had they been seen anywhere else, the police would undoubtedly, judging from dross, have decided that their duty lay in rushing them away to the stone pile. However, they were treated very courteously, with a musical program and a great feast, and the hoboes will certainly leave the mark of approval on the doorway of the Queen Esthers. Tin cans were strung about in festoons and the lights were hooded with Japanese lanterns. In one booth, Miss Marie Daniels, palmist, in gypsy style, presided as a fortune teller, and read the hands of those whq responded to the call from Miss Ruth Baltzeil, official “barker.” Dr. Neptune's male quartet, appeared, dressed In just as typical hobo style as the ather "guests” and sang very pleasingly—more so than one could expect front their appearance last night. Other music was also given. Three booths furnished the feast and so great was the crowd and the demand to satisfy the “hungry hoboes” that the booths i could not begin to fulfill the wants. At the first booth, a plate, knife and fork were Miss Agnes Eady being in charge there. At the second, in charge of Miss Flora Fledderjohann, potato salad, sandwiches, baked beans, pickles, were sold, and at the third, coffee, buttermilk, sugar cream. Each item cost a penny. The society cleared a large sum from their social. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peoples entertained at dinner last evening for Mr. and Mrs. John Stew-art, Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Dorwin and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hower. Charles McMillen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dunn, and Miss Anna Jaekel of Napoleon, Ohio, motored over here yesterday and are the guests of the D. R. Erwin family. Mr. MeMillen is a brother of Mrs. Erwin.

The Eastern Star had a delightful meeting last evening. One candidate, Mrs. Gertrude DeVoss Hendricks, was initiated. Murl Fulk. of the Bloomington chapter, and Mr. and Mrs. Squires of Preble were guests. After the initiation refreshments were served and the social was a very pleasing one. —oCOURT HOUSE NEWS. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) the co-defendants and Martin Gerke A replevin suit filed by Emma Gerke is pending in court now,, but as the sheriff had advertised the sale of the stuff for September 19, she brought the injunction suit to prevent the disposal until the case could be determined. The injunction was granted until October first or further order of court. Dr. C. M. Golieen, charged with manslaughter in the case of the death of Paul and Pauline Ullmer, was certified to the circuit court and his bond of $5,000 w r as continued.—Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. In the case of W. \y. Rockhill vs. Andrew J. Moynihan and the JournalGazette company for SI,OOO share in a refund for postage while the two were partners in the newspaper business, Special Judge Smith of Decatur awarded the plaintiff $698.62. Defendants have signified their intention of appealing to the appellate court and have thirty days to file a bond,—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Ed Augenb,augh this morning began work on the papering of the walls of the county recorder’s office. The repapering was made necessary by the tearing away of the old shelving and the Installing of the lower ’ metal shelves. 1. Orpha Deatli vs. Henry Schlick*nan, bastardy. Case set for September 28. Ernest Stoppenliagen vs. Adolph Buuck, for appointment of guardian. Prosecutor appeared for defendant. Case set for September 14. Appearance by Peterson & Moran for H. W. Daniels in the suit against him by the Humphrey Grocery company. Rule to answer. Eli nbeth Wehrman vs. The Fort Wayne Health and Accident Insurance company. Set for October 18. Emma Gerke vs. Sheriff Durkin et al. Replevin case. Answer by defendant. Case set for October 12. State ex rel. Ella Andrews, widow of Wade Andrews, vs. Jeff Klopfenstein et al., damage case. Appearance by

ic Moran for Klopfepstein. . Peterßon & Moran Rule to answer. Isaac £ vorce case against his i Zimmerman, the costs being taxe. him. A marriage license was issued to Henry TZ farmer of Welis county, born July 1. ISSS. son of Jacob Groh, ,o wed Mary Groh, born December U. 1880, daughter of Fred Relnehard The ; bride was divorced from her first hue band. __ FRENCH ARMY ADVANCES [RUSSIAN ARMY RETREATS (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) : left Wing and the progress In rapid. This situation is duplicated in the ceu- ' ter where the enemy continues to give ground steadily. In the Austro-Rus-sian theater of war, the Austrian army ! has been unable to assume the offensive since their defeat at Lemberg. The second Austrian line has been edgag- ; ed at Tomaszow and has been com- , pelled to retreat. ! New York, Sept. 12-(Speeial to the Daily Democrat)— Emphatic denials ' of Russian victories over Austrian I troops were made by the Austro-Hun- , garian ambassador here. In explanation he said that Lemberg was taken without fighting as that city had never been a fortified town and that the ’ Austrian force had evacuated it. Also [ that Mikolajow and Nikolajow were the same towns and that like Lemberg they had never been fortified and were evacuated. Cracow, however, is a strong fortress about 150 miles behind the fighting line and no idea is being entertained of giving it up. The stories of internal trouble are false inventions as are also reports of the shortage of food supplies. Paris, Sept. 12—(Special to Daily Democrat)—From Rome comes the report that the ambassador and representatives of foreign powers have refused to accept the abolition of the treaty rights accorded to foreigners by Turke/. Washington, Sept. 12—(Special to aDily Democrat)—The Belgium army is meeting with success in its operations and have almost completely cleared the provinces of Antwerp, Limburg and the whole of eastern Flanders has been cleared of the Germans. Bordeaux, Sept. 12 —(Special to the Daily Democrat)—ln refuting the claims of Kaiser Wilhelm that the French forces are using dum-dum bullets, President Poincare has cabled President Wilson informing him that !the Germans since the beginning of the war have been using the exploding bullets and which has been in direct contradiction with the law of the nations. President Poincare states that Germany knew of France’s protest and is endeavoring to confuse the issue by a counter protest. THE INSPECTORS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) $3Ol was also made on the Steigmeyer road contract because it lias been de- i cided that it would not be to advantage to repair the bridge, to which the contractor agreed. Extras for sls were allowed. The sum or $4.25 for ] evtras on the lsch road was allowed. The auditor was ordered to adver- i tise for bids for a typewriter for the , surveyor s office to be received October 6th. — — "EVERFAIR FACE CREAM” Quickly restores chapped hands and face, irritated, sore skin, Removes pimples and blackheads, leaves the skin soft and attractive. For sale by your druggists or will be sent direct. Price 25c per tube postpaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. Made by THE EVERFAIR MFG. CO 21313 St. Louis, Mo. —0 FOR SALE 5 Sows, three with pigs by their side. One 1 horse wagon in good running order. One Laundry stove entirely new. See S. D. High, S. 13th street, Decatur Ind. 2 11t3 ~ — __ for SALE OR TRADE House centrally located; with good . ell and cistern, some small fruit; 1% lots; price $1250. Call ’phone 443 for particulars. GRAVEL for sale 1000 yards of gravel for sale at 50c |Per yard at the Decatur Stone quarry. |- iutS JULIUS HAUGK.

SOMETHING ABOUT THE FAIR Decatur Will Have A Week Os High Clans Amusement at Steeles Park Decatur Is to hop squarely into the middle of the amusemeut map the llrst week In October, when Steeles park will be the scene of the big fair. The coming exhibition will mark a new topic in Decatur, as the allow is to I*e **ven In one of u !e most attractive spots in Northern Indiana and the management is booking attractions of the highest merit, confident that Decatur and surrounding territory wants only the best and will support class, when It is offered, j. M. Frisinger, whose activities as a breeder and Importer of pure bred draft stock, and well known here, i 8 secretary of the fair and he is bending every effort to make the coming show a great success. His wide acquaintance among horse breeders and importers throughout the middle west puts him into a position to secure the very cream of the equinino beauties. Season tickets, good for every day of the Fair, are to be sold for lif'y cents and will be put on sale in eve-y store in Decatur and surrounding towns. The children’s tickets which will be accept everyday of the fair will be sold for twenty-five cents. There's only one way to buy admissions for the fair and that is to secure tickets that are good for the entire week. An idea of the class of the entertainment to be afforded Decatur and Adams county folk at this fair may be gleaned from the fact that Art Smith, the Fort Wayne bird boy lias been hooked for October 1 and 2, as a special free attraction. Art is getting the big money, Hying in opposition to men like Beachey, and lie was secured for the Decatur engagement only because of his close friendship for the men at the head of the locaj enterprise. He agreed to sacrifice more remunerative engagements to to give the Decatur fair a big boost and start it right. o FOR RENT—Eight room house. Inquire of S. E. Hite, ’phone 204. 20t3

School Shoes BARENTS, wdto have bought School Shoes here, have learned that our School oiioes are the best Money can buy! The superiority of our Shoes is due to our method of having them made to our order and according to our specifications. BOYS’ SHOES Strong, sturdy leathers; stylish, comfortable and durable. $1.75 to $3.50 GIRLS’ SHOES Soft, pliable but strong leathers—correctly shaped to fit Misses’ feet. $1.75 to $2.50 Winnes Shoe Store HOME OF GOOD SHOES Dr. C. V. Connell VETERINARIAN Pi'lfi'nc* Office 140 1 Residence 10k MODERN LAUNDRY We have taken the agency for the Modern Laundry of Marion, lud. Work called for-delivered and guaranteed. HOTORCYCLE SERVICE Leave Your Order at the SANITARY BARBER SHOP AND BATH HOUSE First door west of City Hall on Monroe St.