Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 216, Decatur, Adams County, 14 September 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 216.

FRENCH CAPITAL MAY BE RETURNED TO PARIS Military Governor Announces That All Danger Os German Assault On That City Is Now Past

STILL JETIRING Germans Continue to Force the Russians Out of Eastern Prussia. REPORTS ARE DENIED Wireless from Berlin States That Paris and London Reports are Unfounded. (By William Sims, Copyrighted) Paris, Sept. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Emphatically declaring that al! danger of a siege is now past, General Gallieni, military governor of I’aris, today notified the war minister that the capital can now’ be moved back at any time. An official decree returning the capital is looked for in the near future. “There is no doubt but that the Kaiser’s offense is Jjroken. I returned today from a comple'e inspection at the front and have studied the official reports. It is evident that the French are furnishing the world with one of the greatest surprises in the brilliancy with which the troops are triumphing over the Germans. The military authorities have placed an automobile at my command, and following the inspection I can state that the French army organization is operating everywhere, with almost incredible smoothness. The French commissary is wonderful. It is maintained close to the fighting line and no time is lost in moving supplies. The German forces are obviously exhausted and their defense is very inferior to their offense. Petrograd, Sept. 14—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The Russian general staff issued a statement today declaring that the Austrian opposition in Galacia had received its death blow and admitted that a retirement before the Germans wos ordered in eastern Prussian on September 10 because the | Russian position was not “strategic" The German advance is checked everywhere, the statement said. Paris, Sept. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Tiie Figaro today asserted that Germany is already making overtures to Belgium for an agreement whereby the war with Belgium may be ended in return for certain .con- j cesions. Germany's suggestions have! been brusquely rejected, the Fiargo says. London. Sept. 14—(Special to Da'ly Democrat)—The army of Crown Prince Wilhelm, comprising the flower of the entire German field force have been driven northward across the Aisne river. This was the significant announcement of the official war bureau at 5:30 this evening. It is stated that as the result of the fierce French assault the Crown Prince has been compelled to remove his headquarters about thirty miles north. Official circles explained that this inov. meat means that the German atta< k on Verdun must soon be left as the French advance in force toward that fortification and if the army of the Crown Prince Is unable to malnta'n

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iits present position the force around I Verdun will have to retire or be in ‘grave danger of capture. They say | this movement indicates the hasty retreat of the Germans toward the gap at Stenay through which the Crown Prince entered from Luxemburg. The bureau says; “Headquarters reported that yesterday the Germans stubbornly resisted the passage of the Aisne river, but despite the difficulties of forcing a passage of a river of this character in the face of the Germans (Conttnueo on Page 3) o— , , THE COURT NEWS The Roop Divorce Case is Venued to the Jay Circuit Court. A MOTION IS ’FILED To Retax Costs in the Kintz Case—Marriage License Granted. Upon application of the defendant for change of venue, the divorce case of Nettie Roop vs. Frank L. Roop was 1 sent to the Jay circuit The county recorder’s office is now one of the handsomest in the couit house. The walls have been nicely repapered in a very artistic way, under the direction of Custodian Stults, and the work of Ed Augenbaugh. The walls are in two shades of tan, with the darker forming a dado. The ceiling is in cream. The new book shelves added form a very harmonious furnishing.

The case of Fanny C. Watson V 3. Flora B. Watkins, specific performance, has been set for September 24. 1 |i James W. Moran vs. Bessie B. Mo- < ran. divorce; the plaintiff is ordered 1 to pay to the defendant for her use, ‘ the sum of $25 within ten days from < this order. ,< Decatur Foundry, Furnace & Ma- i chine Company vs. Julius Haugk ea al. 1 Defendant ruled to answer absolute in i five days. J l' Martin ’Gerke vs. W. H. Fledder- I johann. Defendant defaulted. -- i James Touhey vs. Lewis A. Holt- 1 house, damages. Defendant ruled to i answer absolute in five days. |1 John F. Baker .vs. John P. Brown, i Defendant ruled to answer absolute in five days. J ' i James F. Graves, guardian, vs. Jubal i i Bechtel, ejectment. Case set for September 24. J ■ — I The Norwich Union Fire Insurance < Society vs. Chicago & Erie Railroad Company. Partial appearance by Hel- ! ler, Sutton & Heller. In the case of the State vs. Edward' Kintz, the defendant filed mptlon for the retyxing of $9.10 to the state instead of to Himself. This was for wit-' nesses subpoenaed tor the state and not used. A marriage license was issued to-, day to Noah Neuenschwander, farm- [ er, born December 5, 1887, son cf ( Christian C. Neuenschwander, to wed Mollie E. Lehman, born June 27, 1892, of near Berne, daughter of Burtfiart Lehman.

Decatur, Indiana* Monday Evening, September 14, 1914.

BADLYINJURED 1 Charles Vancamp Dragged By Team of Runaway Horses Yesterday AT STEELE’S PARK Was Driving Towards City When Horses Frightened At a Automobile Charles Vancamp, residing on Park street, was badly injured yesterday morning at 11 o’clock when a team of horses which he was driving became frightened at a motorcycle on I the entrance drive at Steele’s park, and ran away, dragging Mr. Vancamp for quite a distance along the rough .to the city with the team and surrey in which he expected to take his family to the James Ward home to spend the day. In taking a short cut he [ drove through the park and just as he reached the horse barns two motorcycles met him. One of the riders jin going around came within a few inches of the team. Becoming frightened, the horse made a lunge and broke the traces. Mr. Vancamp then 1 pulled on the lines in an endeavor to still the horses, but in so doing pulled the surrey on their heels. This caused the horses to run away. The buggy was overturned and Vancamp was thrown out. He retained his grasp on the lines however and was dragged along until the horses were stopped by running into a tree. Mr. 1 Vancamp had the left side of his face badly bruised and skinned, left shoulder and ankle sprained and a large patch of skin removed from his hip. The motorcyclists did not stop[ to see what damage was inflicted by their carlessness and it is not km.-wn who they were. disastWslire '' < ( 1 i Peoples & Gillig Flour Mill Was Burned to Ground Sunday Morning. ORIGIN IS UNKNOWN i Loss Estimated at $15,000, With $8,500 Insurance— Other Buildings Saved. Fire, starting from an unknown orig-1 in, completely destroyed the large two | story grist mill owned by Peoples & Gillig, manufacturers of Blue Ribbon flour, and located on First street, at 2:15 Sunday morning, with a total loss of $15,000, of which $8,500 was covered by insurance. When first discoveri ed the flames had ganied such headway that by the time the alarm could be turned in am} the department reach the scene, such rapid progress had been made that the entire interior jof the building was a mass of seething flames. The fire is thought to have originated in the southwest corner of the building on the second floor, and just above the office. This section was | filled with bran and the flames appeared to be heaviest at a distance of about twelve feet from the windows. ! Although the building was constructbed of heavy timbers, they were so dry and seasoned that they were consumed like tinder and caused such an intense heat that the paint on houses in the vicinity was blistered, the grass of the lawns scorched and seared, win dows were broken, and the brick pavement in front of the mill became so hot that it caused the water from the hose to boil. So complete was the destruction that with the exception of a small portion of the southwest corner, not a support or pillar was left stand- ’ ing. A more picturesque scene 'was never witnessed than when the flames broke through the roof. A few minutes prior to this time every window in the large building was brightly illuminated and the roaring of the ( flames could be heard for several ’' blocks. Suddenly the entire roof gave in and a solid wall of flames shot up , to a height of from fifty to 100 feet, with a shower of sparks that far outdistanced and pyrotechnic display.

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Sparks from the burning building were carried as far as twelve blocks. Buildings Saved. Owing to the most favorable ol weather conditions and to the excellent and proficient work of the members of the fire department, the lumber in the yards of Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons, located about forty feet south of the mill was saved as were the residences of F. 11. Hubbard, just across the alley north of the mill, and French Qujnn, directly across the street. Although the roofs of the houses caught fire several times and the intense heat blistered the paint and broke a window in the Quinn home it is very fortnate that the result was not more serious. The condition of Robert Quinn, who is so seriously ill, caused great concern, but the attending physician hastened to his bedside and carefully watched (Continued on Page Two) abluHuctor Is Dr. Babcock With Decatur Girls’ Tourists’ Party In England PARTY STILL THERE Will Complete the Itinerary This Month—Reassure Friends of Safety Contrary to a report that the remainder of the tourist party with which the Misses Frances Dugan and Fannie Frisinger have been traveling, had sailed for America, they are all 'still in England. A letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan from j their daughter, from London, reassuring them of her safety and of the fine [ time the party had been having, barring the illness of Miss Fannie Frisinger, who is in a hospital in London, ill of typhoid fever. Dr. Babcock, who is personally conducting the tour is attending to all details of the travelers' comfort, with fine ability, and they are rejoicing in having a personal conductor of such ability. Many other tourists, it is said, had asked to join Dr. Babcock’s party, to enjoy the freedom from anxiety, and the comfort and conveniences which an able conductor as he can command. The party had the pleasure of visiting all the countries outlined in their itinerary, except Germany and Belgium. They will remain in the British Isles this month and complete the rest of their itinerary as outlined. They have had many funny, as well as exciting experiences, and Decatur friends are eagerly awaiting more detailed word. Mr. Frisinger is now enroute to London to be with his daughter during her illness. o REV. T.H. HARMON Os Brook, Indiana, Assigned to the Decatur United Brethren Circuit CONFERENCE CLOSES Was Held at OtterbeinRev. Love Transferred From Decatur Ben Hoagland delegate from thej 1 local United Brethren church, has re- j ’ J turned from the conference held at .Otterbein. Mr. Hoagland left before the appointements were read, but he learned from the district superinten-/ 'dent that Rev. L. W. Love, who had j 'been two years pastor of the Deca-/ [tur circuit, was not returned here. The Rev. T. H. Harmon, late of the jßrook, Indiana, church, was appoint-, 'ed to the Decatur circuit. As Rev. Love had been here two, years, a' change was anticipated, and his return was expected by neither himself nor his congregation. He has been an earnest minister, and his wife an efficient helper, and there is regret that he ia not returned. However the new pastor and family will be warmiy greeted.

’ NAME DELEGATES t ■ —I Adams County Charity and ’ Childrens Guardian Board Name Delegates to t ■■■■■ ■■ l ! THE STATE MEETING 1I t To be Held at Madison— Mrs. W. A. Lower and Mrs. D. D. Heller. t ! Mrs. W. A. Lower, delegate, and D. | K. Shackley, alternate, have been named by the Adams county charity board, land Mrs. D. D. Heller, delegate, and I [ Simeon Fordyce, alternate, have been | named by the Adams county board of I children’s guardians to represent th.em I at the Indiana state conference of 'charities and corrections at Madison, Indiana. This will be the twenty-third annual session and will be held October 17 to 20. This conference brings together men and women of the state engaged in or interested in social work, either private or public. Everyone who is interested in social betterment, who W’ants to take part in social work, and who wants to know what is being done to improve the conditions of the poor, to care for the helpless, to .reform the criminal is cordially invited to attend. Governor Ralston is one of the speakers; also noted educators in the leading universities and colleges of this and other states. The program is an interesting one and covers a broad scope. o UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Next t’ a side-show there ain’t nuthin’ so funny as a front-toothless persun tryin’ t’ git hold un a big speech. DID GREAfWDRK Fire Companies Handled the Big Blaze Sunday Morning Most Admirably. CHECK IS RECEIVED Kirsch-Sellemeyer & Sons! Recognize Good Services and are Thankful. Better work under all conditions was never performed by any fire com-' pany than was that of the local lad-1 dies at the Sunday morning fire which' destroyed the Gillig & Peoples mill. With splendid order and in perfect harmony the companies fought the stubborn blaze and they deserve much credit. Without any doubt they saved the Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons’ lumber yard, the houses occupied by French Quinn and F. H. Hubbard and other property in that locality. The . boys deserve a boost and it is needles to say that they are happy today over the fact that they have received a letter from the Lumber company enclosing a check for $25 as a small token of appreciation. This is the first time in the history of the local fire company that such a recognition has Jjeen made and the boys are greatly pleased. The letter which accompanies the check said: “To the Boys of the Decatur Fire Department : “Gentlemen: —We, the undersigned, hereby desire to express to you our 'appreciation of the splendid work you recently did at the Gillig & Peoples fire. Your heroic efforts in our behalf j ' will never be forgotten and we feel; that our being able to open our doors | to business Monday morning is a di- ' rect result *bf your untiring efforts at this conflagration. “As a small token of our appreciation you will find enclosed our check jfor $25 which you will kindly use to your best advantage and accept along with this small consideration our most | grateful thanks and best wishes for the boys of the local fire department. KIRSCH-SELLEMEYER & SONS CO. "Yours truly, “Per J. O. Sellemeyer.” The Quinns Also Grateful. We wish to thus express our sincere

appreciation to the firemen for their splendid efforts in fighting the lire so near our home Sunday morning. It seemed to us that everything was done that could be done and the lack of noise was almost wonderful. We want you to know that we aye grateful. FRENCH QUINN AND FAMILY. POLICE COURT. Charles (Coxie) Grimm, residing near Williams, was arrested Saturday evening by Chief Melchi on the charge of public intoxication and was placed in jail to sober up over Sunday. Tills morning he was brought before 'Squire Kintz, pleaded guilty to the charge, and was given a fine of $1 and costs, which he stayed. Wilburt Beer of Monroe township was arrested this afternoon by SherI i iff Durkin and Deputy Kelly on a charge of bastardy sworn out by Frances Ross. After a fifty-four mile, drive, causea ny me omcers being put on the wrong trail, the young man was taken into custody. He was plac-1 ed in jail until tomorrow, when he will.' have his hearing before ’Squire Kintz. BEAUTIFUL CLOSE Solemn and Impressive Services Bring Forty Hours’ | Devotion To a Most SUCCESSFUL CLOSE I I At The St. Mary’s Church— A Thousand People Attended Last Evening

The impressiveness that marked the closing services of Forty Hours 'Devotion at the St. Mary’s Catholic church last evening could not be surI passed in degree. The most solemn 'solemnities were performed and the thousand people that attended were ' moved with the utmost feeling of piety. The services opened on last 1 Friday morning and during the entire ] three days hundreds and hundreds of 1 people found their way to the church. ; During the evening services and the ; regular masses the church wag crowd- I ed to its full capacity. The early 1 ■ morning masses were as well attend- 1 ed as those later during the day. Rev. < Father Simon Herdrich a missionary < father of the Passionate order con- 1 ducted the services. His work was s most wonderful and his sermons < touched the heart of every person pre- 1 The closing services of last < I evening consisted of an hours sermon I jby Father Hedrick, the litany of the 1 saints, the procession around the ais- < les of the church with the Blessed I (Continued on Page Two) < o ] DIED IN TOLEDO; It Allen Roebuck, Former j Pleasant Mills Man, Died j from Injuries Sustained • - i FEW YEARS AGO < i < In Runaway—Burial at Del- ’ 1 phos — Deceased Was i Sixty-two Years Old. Adams count yrelatives and friends' of Mr. Allen Roebuck will be grieved' 'to hear of his death which occurred' [last Tuesday, September 8, at the hos I pital in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Roebuck, who was slvty-two years of age, had been ailing for the past several years from injuries received in a runaway. Mr. Roebuck was reared near Pleasant Mills and is known to many here. The body was brought back to his . |home at Delphos, Ohio, where he lived ■ in the last few years of his life. The . burial took place Friday, September . 11, at 2 o’clock. Mr. Roebuck is survived by his wife and Six children: Lawrence, Orville, P’.illman, Orpha, Benny and 3 Della.

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■ WATSON IS BOSS Former Whip Under Joe Cannon is Maneuvering Republican Campaign BUT IS SHIELDED Name Does Not Appear As One of Workers—Progressives Start Campaign * Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A story was j related today regarding the conferjence at. the republican state qpmmitjtee rooms last Wednesday, which I tends to support the statements of I the progressive leaders that the lead[ership of the republican party is practically the same as it was in 1912 and several years prior thereto. At the republican state convention ; a plank was adopted in the platform , admitting that the party management ihad not been what it should have been i but promising that in the future there iwoud be a place for every one that 'desired to contribute. This plank was ' adopted for the purpose of inducing ' former republicans to return to the party. | Chairman Hays has mailed thoui sands of copies of this plank to forme r i republicans who voted the progrr ■ticket in 1912 and whose support the republicans are greatly desirous of this year. I Some of the members of the old guard in the republican party have realized if they are ever to get the progressives back in line it will be necessary for them to make it appear that the leadership is in the hands of progressive republicans. | In line with this policy very little has been said by members of the organization regarding James E. Watson, James A. Hemenway and other members of the Fairbanks machine who has been managing the party for several years. The plan has been to keep these well known figures in the background. Ae the conference at the Severin hotel for the purpose of outlining the plan of campaign it is understood that Watson took the most prominent part and that at his suggestion more than at any one else’s it was decided that the sloga n of the campaign on the republican side shall be “More tariff and less taxes.” Watson, of course, is one of the high tariff men of the Joe Cannon type and more tariff is in line with its principal beliefs. One of the significant things about this conference of the republican leaders was that when a list of those present was given out the name of Watson was omitted. The progressive leaders say that the failure of the republicans to include Watson in this list was premeditated on their part and that it. was done for the purpose of making it appear that he had no part whatever in" the deliberations. I The progressives insist that this I conference not only shows that Watson and the old guard are framing up | the policy of the republican party just the same as they did when they managed the Taft forces in 1912 and they are attempting to make it appear that the party is now’ in charge of progressive republicans. The progressive leaders are asserting that the situation in the republican forces has not changed and that there is no reason for the members of the new party to be deceived. At the progressive state committee rooms the claim was also made that very few progressives are returning to the republican party and that on the other hand the progressives are gaining ground at the expense of the republican organization and the progressives are arranging to open their campaign 'next week to make a vigorous fight in 1 every county. o UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. 1 J There wu a surprisin’ number of • head shawls w’orn t' th’ fire at three - o’clock in the mornin’. Mis’ Plum ‘ said she nearly roasted but she s 1 didn't leave off th’ shawl. ;1 o 0 Mrs. Henry Stevens has recovered r sufficiently since an operation a short time ago to be able to walk to the din3 ner table Saturday and enjoy her din- • ner with the others of the family. She I is getting along nicely and suffers no pain.