Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 240, Decatur, Adams County, 12 October 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII. Number 240.

GERMAN CAVALRY ARE NOW ATTACKING COAST Are Endeavoring A Forward Movement To The Straits Os Dover Within Forty Miles Os Boulogne

DEFEATRUSSIANS Austrians Victorious Over Six Infantry Divisions and One Cossack. PROTEST IS LODGED Action of Japanese in Seizing Chinese Railroads Causes This Action. Berlin, Oct. 12,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The German war office today issued the following statement:The general staff reports that a strong garrison defended Antwerp at first against the enemy and then fled in full retreat before an attack of German infantry and marines divisions. Among the garrison was a British marine brsgaae. me complete breakdown of the Anglo-Belgian troops were shown by the fact that not a military authority could be found to surrender the city and the capitulation was negotiated with the burgomiester. Our forces have taken many prisoners but the number is not yet available. of the residents fled into Holland but have returned to Belgium soil. General Von Dessler has been honored with the “order Pour-La-Merite" for the capture of the pity. From Vienna we have received reports that in the face of heavy destruction the Russians have given up the attack of taking besieged fortress of Przemsyl. The Austrian army lias defeated six divisions of Russians near Lancut and routed one Cossack division east of Nymao. The Japanese Have occupied the Shantung railroad—the Chinese state railroad—built and operated by Germans; China has raised a protest. An Italian newspaper reports revolting atrocities by the French-Senegalise troops. The German press emphasizes an article on the late King Carol of Roumania, the political ability, statesmanship and military leadership of the dead ruler. The news polytyken declares that Japan's action in the Pacific in occupying the German islands, to he strained, as it has no military connection with the attack on Kiao Chau. The Morning Post stated that during the bombardment of Antwerp, the Germans inost carefully spared the churches and museums. The Vienna report, of the defeat of the Russian forces at Lancut is at a variance with the Russian report of constant success. It indicates that the German army has advanced sixty miles east of Tarnow while the Rus slan war office statements have heretofore located the fighting line there. London, Oct. 12— (Special to Daily Democrat)—News that the greater part of the Belgian troops that defended Antwerp have arrived safely at Ostend, avoiding by a forced march, the Germans’ erfcircling movement, was received here with great satisfaction. It is accepted, however, that the last 8,000 British and Belgian troops, the rear of the retreating Antwerp army, were cut off and entered Holland teritory, where they will be interned.

Paris, Oct. 12—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Today’s official three o’clock bulletin told of the attack by the Germans’ west line to sweep forward on the French coast to the Straits of Dover. It characterized the situation as good and said that the vigorous cavalry engagements continued in the region of Laßassee, Estires and Hazebrouck. The statement says

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that a German attack between Lassigny and Roye was repulsed and that the French forces’ movement continued along the center. From the extreme right wing the French troops repulsed a night attack north of St. Die.

Announcements of cavalry engagements as far west as Hazebrouck are significant. The German assaults have always been heralded by the advance of Uhlans in force. Hazebrouck is forty miles from Boulogne. o A BfIDJJOLLISION Fred Braun Automobile Collides With Elias Sudduth / Horse and Buggy AT FIVE CORNERS Accident Occurred About 6 O’clock Last Evening— Sudduth Badly Bruised. While driving across South Second street at Five Comers last evening at 6 o’clock, Elias Sudduth and son, Ted, had the misfortune of being run into by the automobile belonging to and being driven by Fred Braun of the Braun & Son Trucking company, with the result that the front wheel of the buggy was smashed, the shafts twisted off and Mr. Sudduth securing several bad bruises and sprains. According to Mr. Sudduth’s version of the accident he was driving east on Adams street and was crossing Second street when the automobile appeared, coming north off of Mercer avenue without lights on. Mr. Sudduth stated that he endeavored to throw his horse around so that the machine would miss him, but the distance between the two vehicles was so short that the automobile hit the buggy on the right front wheel. Mr. Suduth was thrown from the buggy and fell on the radiator of the automobile. He managed to secure a hold on the water pipe and with his feet dragging under the axle of the front wheels of the machine was carried with the buggy for a distance of fifteen or twenty yards. The force of the collision killed the engine of the automobile but did not damage it in any way. Mr. Sudduth's horse fortunately escaped any serious injury but was scratched up and bruised in several places. The noise of the compact sould be heard for a considerable distance and within a few seconds a large number of people had gathered about the scene. The buggy, practically a new one, was so badly broken and strained that it will necessitate a considerable expenditure to repair it. I EXTRA I RHE Athletes—--10010000020 o—4 8 2 Boston — 01010000020 I—s 9 1 BATTERIES. Athletics— Bush-Schang. Boston—Tyler-Gowdy. . o REV. WEHMEYER TO REMAIN. Rev. Wehmteyer, for five years pastor of the Decatur Zion's Lutheran church, will remain here. He had received a call to Kiimanah, Michigan, which is near Lake Huron, but the climatic conditions of that part of the state would not be conducive to his health. The congregation here would have been loath to have released him s as the action taken yesterday showed.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, October 12, 1914.

MARCHTO£HURCH Knights of Columbus Pay Tribute to Deceased Brothers at Memorial Mass JUDGE ERWIN SPEAKS Public Entertainment Will be Given at the K. of C. Hall This Evening Nearly one hundred and fifty of the Knights of Columbus formed line at seven forty-five o’clock this morning at the K. of C. hall and marched in a body to the St. Mary’s Catholic church where they payed their respects and tribute to their departed brothers by attending the Requiem memorial mass. The line of march was formed at the corner of Second and Madison streets. The procession then proceeded down Second street as far as the Monroe street crossing then going west as far as fourth street and then turning South and marched to the St. Mary’s church. The memorial mass was in honor of eight deceased members of the lodge they being Charles P. Ehinger, Leopold Yager, R. J. Holthouse, B. Wemhoff, Charles Colchin, Alhine Smith, Charles Rumschlag and Rev. Theo. Wilkin. Father Seimetz officiated and after the mass cerimonies had been concluded a beautiful and powerful sermon was delivered by him. After mass the lines was again formed and headed with the City band they again marched back to the K. of C. hall, where an open house will be kept all day. Tonight at eight o’clock a public entertainment will be given at the K. of C. hall. Judge R. K. Erwin of the Indiana Supreme court will deliver an address and a number of music selections will be rendered. It is the desire to have »H members present and a special invitation to the public is extended to attend the entertainment in observance of Columbus Day. BITTEFjOOG Dr. Neptune Bitten by Bingo Shoemaker Gets Wounds Cauterized. THE BIG DOG Appeared as a Champion for Littler One Which Ran at Dr. Neptune. “Bingo,” the large dog belonging to E. H. Shoemaker, is a champion of its little brothers and when there is any “kickin’ of my dog around” he is there to take its part. This Dr. J. Q. Neptune learned to his sorrow this morning. Doc was on his way up town and just as he passed the Myers home, the little Quinn dog, "Troubles,” ran out and up to him barking and nipping. Mr. Neptune turned to chase him away, and kicked out toward him. Suddenly, Bingo, the big Shoemaker dog, appeared on the scene and passing Dr. Neptune, lunged forward and grabbed his leg in his mouth. The dog’s teeth made three incisions and Dr. Neptune went to a physician and got the wounds cauterized. 0 • SCORES ANOTHER HIT AT THE LYRIC. Davis and Ray in their comedy Dutch act Saturday night played to capacity houses every show, and were greatly appreciated. Tonight they will appear in a very unique sketch in which they will introduce several cabaret numbers. As a special feature they will ask the audience to choose the songs they wish to hear. In addition to the vaudeville there will be three goed reels of pictures. ■ UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES Nuthin’ ez more consolin’ than t’ read a novel an’ find so meny pepul more mizerable than us.

EXPECTED THIS WEEK. Miss Frances Dugan, who sailed from Liverpool on the steamer Finland, a week ago today, is expected in New York City this week. She will visit there and will also go to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., to visit with her sister, Dorothy, a student at Vassar. o INSANE MAN ESCAPES Elisha Everet, confined in the insane ward at the county infirmary until admission to Easthaven, escaped and made his get-away to the John Everhart home at Monroe where he was gotten by Sheriff Durkin and was brought back here. o MURPHY CHILD LOST A five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Murphy of east of the city was lost from 8 to 11 o’clock today, and was found later at the Bleeke home where she had wandered. o UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Th’ kulture uv cities ez giftin’ t’ be sumthin’ fierce. Went t' a movin’ pitcher show t’other evenin’ and' saw on th’ film a poor rag picker eatin’ ’ith his fork. pratt is guilty Os Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses is Jury’s Verdict. REACHED VERDICT At Three O’clock Sunday Morning—Will Get from 1 to 8 Years. Twelve hours’ deliberation of the jury in the Wm. Pratt case brought a verdict Sunday morning at three o’clock in which he was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses. The verdict read: “We, the jury, find the defendant guilty, as charged in the second county and we find his true age to be thirty-eight years.—E. F. Gass, foreman.” The second count is one in which he is charged with having obtained $l6O from John D. Myers, the lumberman, in selling him growing trees for which he had contracted but for which he, Pratt, had not paid. The first count was grand larceny. At 2 o’clock this afternoon Mr. Pratt was brought before Judge Smith and sentenced to a term of from one to eight years in the Michigan City prison, the record showing his age to be thirty-eight. His wife was with him in the court room. He will je taken to prison tomor’ i w morning accompanied by Sheriff Durkin and Charles Kitson. o— COURT HOUSE NEWS. The curent report of Harvey O. Davis, guardian of Effie Pond et al. was approved and the trust continued. In the Catherine Allison estate, objections and exceptions to the appraisement were filed by Mary A. Macke. Addie Freel was granted a divorce from Edward Freel, SSOO. alimony and costs and the restoration of her name, Addie Butler. The defendant did not appear to fight the case. The case of George C. Schemmel vs. L. A, Holthouse was dismissed and the costs paid. Harriet C. Ribble vs. Della F. Fetzer et al. Amended complaint filed. Rule to answer. John P. Baker vs. John P. Brown Amended complaint filed. Motion by defendant to make same more specific. The two cases of Emolin Yandrlck vs. Holand, St. Louis Sugar Company, are set for trial for November 2. Upon motion of the defendant for change of venue, the case of Elizabeth Workman vs. Fort Wayne Health and Accident Insurance Company, case sent here from Fort Wayne, has been venued to Wells circuit court. Fifteen days given to perfect the charge

SIGNfIUUCCESS Were Rally Day Services at the Evangelical Church Sunday. ■ i i « sa FRIENDLY CONTEST Between Classes—Mrs. Jacob Tester and Miss Hoffman’s Classes Lead. The “Rally Day" services yesterday at the Evangelical church were a signal success. The attendance was good. In the morning several special songs and dess exercises assisted in the program. The real climax came when the different classes gave their reports. There was a lively and friendly contest as to which class would receive the banner. The Beginners’ class, numbering forty-nine, taught by Mrs. Jacob Tester and Hope Hokman, surprised all when they reported an offering of $24.62. Next came the class of H. C. Fuhrman, with $21.60. All of the classes did remarkably well, making a total of $138.79. This caused great rejoicing in the Sunday school. At 7:00 p. m. Rev. C. E. Boyer of Fort Wayne gave a very helpful address on, “Winning the Child." The songs by the choir and the reading by Cleo Roop aided in making the evening service a befitting close. It was a good day. EXTENSIVE REMODELING The L. W. Frank home on Monroe street is being handsomely remodeled. The house is being raised for a threeblock foundation. A fine large cement block porch will be built, a bath room made and equipped and the interiorarrangement of the rooms changed. A coat of paint will finish the exterior. The old barn is torn down and a new one will take its place. It will probably be near the holidays before the work is finally finished. TOOK - HNT“fRIP Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dugan and the P. W. Smiths Had Delightful TRIP BY AUTOMOBILE Over Indiana and Southern Michigan—Were Gone Five Days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dugan returnen Saturday evening from a delightful automoile trip over the state since last Tuesday. They were with Mr and Mrs. P. W. Smith in their new touring car and visited at Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend and. other parts of northern Indiana, and also southern Michigan. They went to south Indiana and visited at Centerville and other places, returning to Richmond Saturday with the Smiths. Four hundred and fifty miles were covered by auto and with the ideal weather of the week, the journey was a very pleasant one. o ONE PENNY A REEL. Manager Parent of the Crystal theater annonuces that for this evening’s show he will give the patrons of the Crystal a grand treat for five cents. The big two-reel Bauinont feature, “In the Claws ot the Leopard,” the copyrights of which are now owned by Harry Cutting, a former Decatur boy, will be the main feature. A tworeel Vitagraph, entitled, “The Poor Folks,” will comprise the second part of the entertainment. Little by little the greedy usurer takes the widow’s all. She fierciy snatches her boy from the clutches of bondage and calmly faces the world. The entertainment then ends with a Lubin comedy entitled “The Walko Sisters.” The price of admission is five cents for all with two good features.

REFUSED A PAROLE. The Indiana state board of pardons filed their report with Governor Ralston on Friday afternoon. The matter of the granting of a parole to Mrs. Rae Krauss was refused. A hearing of tlie matter was held before the board several days ago a£ this is the final action. Mrs. Krauss is confined in the women's prison serving a life sentence for the murder of her stepdaughter, Crystal Krauss. Site has served almost ten years of her sentence. During tlie winter she was permitted to visit her father, Dr. Anderman at Pennville and speut ten days at the home of her aged father. LADIES DOLLAR SOCIAL The ladies Aid Society of the Reformed church wil hold a Dollar social Wednesday afternoon at tlie home of Mrs. Will Meshberger south of the city. All members will meet at the church at one o'clock sharp where hacks and autos will be ready to convey them to the Meshberger home. o UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Uneasy lies th' hed of them whut’s afrade uv havin’ t’ be witnesses in a divorce kase. YES ITS COMING Cheery Little Christmas Stickers With Santa’s Latest Pictures TO BE ON SALE Earlier This Year Than Ever—Watch For Their Arrival It’s coming! Cheery little Christmas stickers bearing tlie latest picture of Santa Claus and the insignia of tlie American National Red Cross will be on sale earlier this year than ever before according to an announcement made today from state readquarters, 203 Public Savings Bldg., 147 E. Market St., Indianapolis. Organization of local committees in every city and town in Indiana already is under way. In communities where an active anti-tuberculosis society exists, it will be made the local agent under an unusually liber al commission contract which will enable it to spend practically the entire amount received in local work against the “white plague." Arrangements were completed recently by which clubs connected with the Indiana Fed eration of Clubs will handle the seals in communities where no active antituberculosis society exists. Ninety percent of all funds received through the sale or seals this year will remain in Indiana. The other ten percent will be sent to the American Red Cross to pay for the printing of the seals and advertising mat ter used in connection with the campaign. The surplus of ten per cent is used in a national educational propaganda which tends to arouse the nation to the need for preventive measures. That the money spent in Indiana from the proceeds of the 1913 Red Cross seal campaign is bringing results is shown by the action of several counties which recently provided for local appropriations to be used in combating tuberculosis. Every man, woman and child in Indiana will be urged to provide for an unusually liberal expenditure for the seals this year. “Put a Red Crjss seal on every package or letter you mail in December” will be the slogan sent out. Organizations and individuals desiring to assist in the campaign are urged to notify headquarters 203 Public Savings Bldg., Indianapolis. INVITATION TO PUBLIC A special invitation is extended to the public and everybody to attend the Columbus Day celebration at the K. of C. Hall tonight. Judge R. K. Edwin of the Indiana Supreme court will deliver an address and a number of fine music selections will be rendered after which a smoker will be given. Come up everybody and enjoy yourself. The lodge wants every person present. o Earl Hoagland, of the Mills grocery, who was operated upon seventeen days ago for appendicitis, is recovering nicely and is able to sit up.

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MARRIAGE fl DEAL In Which Neither Party Uses Good Judgment Says Strickland Gillilan. MARRIAGE DECK Contains Many Jokers — Gameness Makes Others Believe It’s Happy Strickland Gillihan, the humorist, who appeared at the Decatur Chautauqua recently, cuts off a yard or two of jokes on “Marriage” In his column in tlie Indianapolis Star when he says: Marriage is a duel in which neither party uses good judgment. People who are calm enough to use good judgment at the time are in no condition to be married. Some folk marry young and blindly, and others kid themselves into thinking that because they marry later in life they are doing It blindly. Turn over and wake up, you! The marriage deck contains more jokers than any other. We know a good many bachelors who are such because they haven't found a girl they thought was near enougli perfect. But if the average bachelor found a girl as nearly perfect as he is W. J. Burnsing for she wouldn’t look at him twice. Marriage is very bad for the health. We have known many a young person able to gallop around till 13 or 14 o'clock every night in the week, until married, and then it was a desperate undertaking to go anywhere two. nights in seven. The girl who was so healthy she was a perfect hoyden, before marriage tells her husband, immediately after, what a physical wreck she has been for fourteen years. She also tells him how much her foot hurt her tlie night he insisted that she go for a straw ride. Before marriage everything the man buys for his best girl is exactly right. Afterward, in the case of most couples, it just exactly isn't. The young man is sure, before marriage, that he isn't good enough for her. Afterward he will still believe it, but he will temper the thought with the reflection that he’s much worse than lie thought he was. It is only a short time after the lumtum, te-da-da-da-da of the Mendelssohn thing ceases disturbing the atmosphere until each one knows what sort of person the other really wanted instead. But most people get along and keep their marriage troubles to temselves. Ganieness is the heal cause of most of the rumors that they are living happily ever after. This may sound cynical to some folk, but the number of marriage licenses will not be reduced by it a particle. At least we hope not. o —- “THE GIRL AND THE THAMP” A great many traveling theatrical companies have fallen into the. habit of refusing to use their special scenery when playing small cities where the stage accommodations are limited. But when Geo. L. Barton, producer of the laughing comedy success, “The Girl and the Tramp", turned the show over to the company manager, he gave him strict orders to use all scenery whenever the company played. The directing manager is so exacting on this ponit that lie has the local theater-manager in each city report to the home office if instructions have been fulfilled. If this order has been violated in the smallest detail, the party responsible receives a reprint and in the way of a heavy fine that is not soon forgotten. So our local theatergoers may look forward to a full and cmplete scenic production when "The Girl and the Tramp” comes to the Bosse Opera House tonight. -o LIBRARY BOARD. The library board will meet this evening at 7:30 o’clock. All members should take notice.