Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 264, Decatur, Adams County, 9 November 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII. Number 264.

GERMANS AGAIN ON OFFENSIVE Another Supreme Effort Being Made to Break Through Allied Line. WERE VICTORIOUS Russian General Staff May Now Choose Manner of Conducting War. Paris, Nov. 9, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Germans are attain on the offensive. Following one of the fiercest weeks of fighting since the war started, the Kaisers forces hegan Sunday a terrific effort to pierce the lines of the allied forces. Official statements received here today say the allied forces are holding and that though the losses have been heavy no headway has been made by the renewed effort. Amsterdam, Nov. 9,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Germans have granted a claim of one million dollars for the losses against the city of Antwerp. Berlin, via Amsterdam, Nov. 9. — Special to Daily Democrat)—The retirement of the German /forces behind the Warche river is dmitted in an official statement from the' war offices today, but there is nothing to indicate the reason. Washington, Nov. 9, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Secretary of State Bryan returned today from his political speaking tour and immediately took up the Mexican situation. He is in communication with representatives at Vera Cruz and various agents of the governmten concerning the vMd rumors and repots. ,

London, Nov. 9 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —So complete is the victory of Russian armies along the east Prussian frontier and the Galacian frontier that the Czar’s general staff may now choose their own manner in which to conduct the campaign against the Germans. With the advance cavalry patrol in the province of Posen and with the east Prussian frontier crossed, the great army of the Czar has attained its full momentum. The speed with which the vast horde has been moved has startled the military experts here. The declaration of Grand Duke Nicholas that the victory of the Russian forces may make it possible for new attacks is believed to mean that the advance on Berlin may be postponed. Paris, Nov. 9—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—lt is evident from the official statement today that the Germans are making another supreme effort to succeed in their drive to the coast.. The advance of the allied line has been slow between Dixmude and Lys, not only because of the fog but because of the counter German offense. The enemy is also strongly entrenched and the advance of the allies has been bitterly contested. Only minor engagements have taken place in the Algonne and about Verdun. Reports from the Aisne district show a constant advance.

RULE IS THREATENED. Philadelphia, Nov. 9—(Special to Pnily Democrat) —For the first time in half a dozen years the rule of Samuel Gompers in the American Federation of Labor was threatened today. The veteran head was severely criticized at the thirty-fourth annual session, ■which opened here today. The delegation of United Mine Workers, the largest single unit in the federation, ■with 400,000 members, the garment workers and other organizations inclined to radicalism, openly declared their belief that the present control of the federation is far too conservative. While it is expected that Gompers and his associates will be able to / retain their power, it was evident that / (hrre will be many discussions during the next two wee Ks. ——o—library board meets. The regular meeting of the library board will be held this evening at the reference room of the library. m attention of all members is called to this.

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republicans now in office. Indianapolis, tnd., Nov. 9—(Special to Dally Democrat)—The first tangible result of the republican landslide in Marion county came today when Judge I-rank J. Laher succeeded Judge Newton M. Taylor as judge of the Juvenile court. Other changes will b" made this week. The most important will be the retirement or Judge Remster from the circuit court bench and the commissioning of Louis Kwbank on \\ ednesday. Many other changes wd! come in the Marion county judiciary In the next few weeks. o— - ATTENDS CONVENTION Dr. ('. R. Weaver left today for Indianapolis where he will attend the Indiana Osteopathic convention tomorrow and Wednesday. He will return here Thursday morning.

LIST IS LARGE Thirteen States Are Now on the Quarantine List on Account of THE STOCK DISEASE Epidemic is Believed Under Control in Chicago But Spreading South. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 9—Special to the Daily Democrat) — Reports from over the state show that although the foot and mouth disease is under control in Chicago it ’s still virulent in northern Indiana. Three hundred head of cattle have been killed in the Kankakee region, where much land is devoted to gracing. The disease is still steadily spreading southward and many counties in the state are being quarantined. Washington Nov. 9—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —New Jersey was today ordered to be quarantined by the department of agriculture because of the foot and mouth disease. A case was discovered in Hudson county. New Jersey was the thirteenth state. Chicago, Nov. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—A train load of dressed beef shipped from Kansas City reached Chicago today and local packers assert that other train loads later in the day will relieve a shortage caused by the closing down of the Chicago stock yards. The packers today reiterated their former statement that they had not raised the wholesale price anti that any increase in retail price is unwarranted. Washington, Nov. 9, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Extension of the quarantine on live stock because of the foot and mouth disease to Canada, Rhode Island, Delaware was made today by the agriculture department. The discovery of a case of the disease at Wilmington, Delaware caused the action in that state, making twelve states under quarantine. Shipments of live stock from Canada have also been prohibited temporarily;

VAUDEVILLE AT THE CRYSTAL. In addition to the two-reel feature Vitagraph, “John Ranee, Gentleman,” and the Biograph comedy, “Gwendolyn, the Sewing Girl,” at the Crystal theater this evening, Manager Parent has also secured the popular and highly interesting vaudeville stars, Lewis & Bayless, in their high-class musical offering, “From Ragtime to Grand Opera.” This duet, is one of the highest class vaudeville acts on the road and they offer one of the most novel and interesting entertainments that has ever been given in the city. During their act they make six changes of novelty instruments including chimes, xylophone, banjos, guitars and other popular and difficult instruments. The price of admission will be five and ten eents. "DOC" THANKS THEM. “Last, but not least,” is what Dr. D. D Clark, re-elected county coroner, told us to say when we inserted his card of thanks to the good voters ot Adams county, thanking them for their loyal support at last Tuesday’s election, and giving him the sixth highest majority on the county ticket.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, November 9, 1914.

IS NOT ENGAGED Judge Vesey Denies Report of Engagement to Beautiful Singer. HER PRESS AGENT Was Responsible — Singer Much Concerned Also Over Report. The Fort Wayne News says: “Judge W. J. Vesey today denied the report that he is engaged to marry Miss Cleo Freellng, of St. Louts. Mo. his denial followed close on the announcement of the alleged engagement made yesterday at St. Louis. “ ‘Absolutely nothing to the story,’ Judge Vesey said smilingly this morning. ‘I know the young lady very well, but am not engaged to her and never expect to he. I have been in communication with St. Louis and am given to understand that Miss Freeling is considerably exercised about the story which was the result of a too zealous press agent working overtime. Miss Freeling not only was not responsible for the circulation of the story but also is decidedly out of sorts as a result of the affair.’ “The announcement was published yesterday in both St. Louis and Chicago, and was given considerable prominence. “Miss Freeling is declared to he not only young and beautiful but also very wealthy, having inherited a large fortune from her father, who resided at Menton, Mo. She has visited in Fort Wayne."

NARROW ESCAPE From Injury—John Wagoner Automobile Struck by Big Studabaker Car NEAR TROUT FARM Wheel and Fender Damaged —Occupants of Car Were Not Injured. John Wagoner of First street, and his Ford car figured in a collision Saturday afternoon between three and four o’clock, near the Dr. Trout farm, south of the city, where he had driven for fruit. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wagoner and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Norman Jacobs. Mrs. Jacobs had left the automobile to go into the farmhouse to arrange for the purchase of the fruit. Mr. Wagoner, in the meantime, decided to turn the automobile around preparatory for the re turn home. He was engaged in so doing when a big Studabaker car, driven by a farmer from near Linn Grove, came from the north. The car ran into the Wagoner vn-. breaking off a rear wheel i- the fender. Luckily neitln ■’’’■SHPMrs Wagoner were injured.' did not 'earn the name of the Studabaker car driver, but secured the number of the car, which is 64351. The man said that he noticed the Wagoner car, but supposed that Mr. Wagoner would succeed in making the turn before he came up. This was not accomplished, however, and the big car ran into the Wagoner Ford with great force. Mrs. Wagoner has been a helpless paralytic invalid for two years, and owing to her weakened condition, the shock of the fright was great. Luckily the Ford salesman from this city happened along at this time, and Mrs. Wagoner was transferred to that car, and brought to this city. Mr. Wagoner made arrangements for the Ford salesman to come back with repairs and he remained until their return. The car was repaired and he drove it back to this city. Their escape from serious injury was a lucky one, o — F. & A. M. NOTICE. All Masons are requested to meet at the lodge room this evening to make arrangements for the funeral of Broth- , er Frank Linn. DAVID E. SMITH, W. M.

CHIROPRACTORS IN SESSION. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The second annual meeting of the Indiana Chiropractors' association was held at the Hotel Severin in this city today. Important matters to be brought before the legislature tills winter were discussed. About 150 members attended the meeting. An executive session, lectures, and a banquet were on the program for today and tomorrow there will be a business session, open clinic and installation of officers. The present officers of the association are: President, Herbert F. Copeland of Indianapolis; vice president, Agnews V. Lieber, Lafayette; treasurer, L. E. Fuller, Indianapolis; secretary. Florence K. Copeland, Indianapolis; directors,! W. H. Vawter, J. A. Bolliius, Elkhart; A. V. Wire, Indianapolis; Herbert F. Copeland, Indianapolis.

JURIES DRAWN Grand Jury Will Report for Duty Next Monday— Six Names Drawn. FOR THE PANEL Fifteen Names Chosen for the Petit Jury—Commissioners Meet Today. The jury commissioners, Clerk Bleeke, D. M. Hensley and Eugene Lindsey of Linn Grove, met this morning and drew' the grand and petit jurors for the November term of court, which opens next Monday. The grand jury will hold a session and will report next Monday, it is said. Grand Jury. Jonas Neuenschwander — French Township, Otto JJ, Bakej—Jefferson. David Augsburger—Monroe. Thomas Drew—Geneva. Dye Ferguson—Blue Creek. Frank Dudgeon—St. Mary’s. Petit Jury. Peter Gaffer —Decatur. G. F. Pontius —Hartford. Peter J. Baumgartner—Berne. H. G. Edwards—Blue Creek. Christ Marbach —Union. Israel Bender —St. Mary's. Noali Mangold—Decatur. August Conrad—Preble. John E. Mann —Root. F. M. Andrews—Washington. George W. Keller —Monroe. Frank Arnold —Kirkland. William Linnemeier —Preble. Aaron Brieker —Geneva. Reuben Meyer —Jefferson.

LOOK ROOM Wisemetal & Snively Wart to Start Tailoring Store in Decatur. WANT FIVE STORES Besides Elwood Store ami Decide Upon This City as One of Sites. Barney Wisemetel and Henry Sniveley, of Elwood, are here today looking for a down-town business room in which to open an up-to-date tailoring establishment. Barney formerly lived here, but moved to Elwood several years ago, where he lias prospered. He has a live tailoring store there and a few days ago sold a half-interest to Mr. Henry Snively, a clothier, of many years’ experience. They have decided to put in five stores next spring and have selected this city as one of the sites, provided they can secure a building. They have several selections in sight and expect to be ready for the spring trade in Decatur. —o — NOTICE TO PATRONS Dr. C. R. Weaver, the osteopath, will attend the Indiana Osteopathic convention in Indianapolis on Tuesday and Wednesday and patrons should take notince of his absence from the city. Mon. & Tues.

ARE KNOWN HERE Mrs. Peter Gaffer Called to Huntington by Death of Niece’s Son LITTLE CARL FALK Mrs. Oliver Sheets of Near Wren, 0., Died in Fort Wayne Hospital. Mrs. Peter Gaffer and daughter, Frances, left at 11 o’clock today for Huntington, where they w'ere called by the death of Carl, aged four, son of Mrs. Gaffer’s niece, Mrs. Clem Falk. Mrs. Falk was formerly Miss Letta Wilhelm, of this city, having been reared by the Gaffers. Her little son died Sunday morning. The funeralwill be held tomorrow. Mr. Gaffer and son. Ed, Will go to Huntington tomorrow- for the funeral. Mrs. Oliver Sheets, a woman held in the highest esteem by all who knew her, died at an early hour Saturday morning at the Lutheran hospital. Fort Wayne, following a surgical operation for cancer of the bowels. Mrs. Sheets was aged about sixty years and spent her entire life in and near Wren. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Perry Harr, of Springfield, Mo., and five sons, Dr. Oscar Sheets, of South Dakotta; Clyde Sheets of Ft. Wayne; Frank Sheets of Wiltshire township, Ralph Sheets, at home, and a son residing in Canada. Mrs. Sheets was well known in this city, and visited here only a short while ago.

DEATH OF FATHER G. C. Hunsicker of Monroeville, Father of D. H. Hunsicker DIED AT 7:30 O’CLOCK This Morning—Had Been 11l Several Months of Bright’s Disease. Conductor David H. Hunsicker, of the interurban, is off duty on account of the death of his father, G. C. Hunsicker, of Monroeville. His death occurred this morning at 7:30 o'clock. He had been ill for some time ol Bright’s disease, growing more serious in the past two months. Mr. Hun sicker was nea'rly eighty-one years ol age. He was a resident of Monroeville for thirty years or more and one of its well known men. The widow and three children survive. The children are: D. H. Hunsicker of this city, Henry Hunsicker, Bluffton; Mrs. C. C. Myers, Fort Wayne. A 'sister, Mrs. Chris Baughman, lives at Fostoria, O. Homer Ruhl is serving as conductor in Mr. D. H. Hunsicker’s absence. TOOK FIVE MONTHS TO REPORT. Bedford, Ind., Nov. 9 —(Special tc Daily Democrat)—The federal invest! gation into typhoid fever in Lawrence county has been concluded. Five medical health officers working since last may have been in every home in the county, giving instructions how tc avoid typhoid and offering suggestionson sanitation. In ten years, Lawrencf had the largest typhoid fever rate in the state excepting I’ike county only Lawrence was chosen for the investigation because it was more accessi ble. The report of Surgeon General Blue will contain the details of the investigation. The state will watch with interest future disease reports to note the effect of the investigation in this county. o TURKEY “GOBBLED UP.” Francis Corbett, son of Tim Corbett, is mourning tho loss of a fine, fat turkey, which had been richly fed and fattened for Thanksgiving day. The bird had been taken when quite young and grew rapidly and was in ex cellent “eating- condition. A few nights ago the bird disappeared—either strayed away or was stolen.

Y. P. A. PROGRAM. Tuesday evening al 8 o'clock at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Rilling the Y. P. A. of the Evangelical church will render n good program in connection with the business meeting. At this meeting, Dr. O. L. Hurgener will not only relate the various experiences of others in an entertaining style, but the “Y. P. A. Booster” will contain local news or maxima of a unique character. If you have any items hand them in as soon as possible. Let the members and friends be present on Tuesday evening and enjoy tills treat of good tilings. COMMITTEE. WERE THEY ELOPING? A young couple, leaving today on the 8:30 car, declined to give an Item of their departure to the reporter. It was learned later they were eloping to Hillsdale, Mich. SCARED AWAY Two Burglars Who Entered W. J. Dowling Home Early This Morning GOT NO VALUABLES Ransacked House and Went Upstairs —- Crawled Through Window. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dowling, who just a few weeks ago went to housekeeping in the Sprague residence at the corner of Fifth and Marshall streets, were given quite a scare at about 3:30 o’clock this morning, when they were awakened by the noise of two night prowlers who had entered their home and were ransacking the downstairs in the hopes of finding a good amount of plunder. The two burglars, whoever they might be, were very bold ones, as neither one of them used the least bit of caution in going about the house, turning on the lights from one room to another and even went upstairs and tried the bed room door, where Mr. and Mrs. Dowling were sleeping. The door, hpwever, was locked and they did not succeed in gaining admittance. As Mr. Dowling had no sort of a weapon to be used in defense in case he was attacked by tlie two. intruders, he did not venture out of the room, but went to the window and called to a man (a Decatur citizen), who was passing and told him to call the police. As the nan went to cal! the police lie saw the burglars run from the Dowling home tnd duck down the nearest alley. No trace of them was found by Mr. Dowl ;ng, who assures us that lie will hr prepared front now on for all further lnexpected early morning visits. Entrance to the house was gained by prying up a window in the hath ■com. No valuables were taken. o AT OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT. Miss Maybelle Carle, whose imper tonation of “Little Barefoot June.” n H. M. Hooper’s “Trail of the Lonemine Pine,” which comes to the opera house tonight, lias delighted thousands if theater patrons, hut at what person al discomfort the audiences never ful ly appreciate. The best of the theatrical season extends from about Thanksgiving up to Holy week, and as this period includes all of the worst winter, it will be readily seen that to go barefooted from 8 o’clock until 10:30 every night all winter long is not the most pleasant thing in the world. True, she is inside, but not “inside" in the sense that you speak of your home fireside. The stage of the average theater can be more favorably compared to a ham, in point of personal comfort, and there never was a stage that didn't save splinters in it — and there is no one than can run barefooted for two hours that don't have to spend another half hour washing them—and there never was. But if Maybelle didn’t like it, she wouldn’t play it. But she does like “June” in spite of the hahdships connected with the part, as anyone wlto has ever witnessed her heart-and-soul impersonation can truthfully say that Maybella and “June” are suited to each other most admirably. o ■ BAND REHEARSAL. The band will meet this evening at 7:30 o’clock for rehearsal.

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THE COURT_NEWS Officials Enjoying Court Vacation—D. B. Erwin Files New Suit. IN CIRCUIT COURT County Recorder Andrew Welfley is in Indianapolis Getting Books Bound. D. B. Erwin filed a new suit in court on account and attachment demand. $l5O. The case Is entitled William I). Sphwartz {vs. Benjamin F. Fisher. Bond in attachment was also filed. A second case was filed under that of Schwartz vs. Benj. F. Fisher, in which the Jay County Hospital was complainant. The case was on account, demand, SSO. Walter F. MeGinitis, Wheeler Sslicraft and D. B. Erwin are attorneys for the plaintiff. The clerk and other court officials are enjoying a week's vacation preliminary to the opening of the November term of court next f Monday. County Recorder Andrew Welfley left last night for Indianapolis, where he will remain until Friday. He goes o get a lot of books rebound. Real estate transfers: Mary M. Koenig to John Giesler, 40 acres, St. Mary's township. $6000; George M. Miller to Jerry Barkley, realty in Union tp., SSO. o A GOOD ONE ON “GINGER." Frank Gass, better known as "Ginger" Gas, the well known merchant. Elk, and so fort!-., and so forth, with i string of oilier titles, including that if the "Champion Kidder,” has met iiis equal. And that in the person of his brother-in-law. Barney Weismantle, of Elwood. Mr. Gass had long passed into peaseful repose a little after last midnight when he was awakrned by the telephone bell. He anrwored. It was a call to come down 'own, that Mr. Weismantle bad come tito town and had been arrested and unless Ginger came to his aid he would be placed in jail as lie knew no ither person In town who could help llm out. He said he was at the Smith restaurant. "Ginger" thought it might be a joke, hut telephoned the restaurint and finally located Mr. Weismantle here, who “corroborated" the statement; he also talked with Marshal Melchi and all agreed that it was a necessity for hjm to come to bis brother-n-law’s aid. So "Ginger” dressed, and vlth his son. Raymond, went into the ■hill, chill, frosty and snowy night to he restaurant on his errand of mercy, i’here he was told a long story about Veismantle’s being arrested for bootegging as he stepped off the car into bis city. Weismantle declared his inrocence and that he was mistaken for mother party, and had “Ginger” all worked up to the top-notch fizzing point. when they finally told that the ttory was all a joke, and that they bad agreed upon it and carried it out with the help of the officers and other parties in the restaurant. Os course everyone was glad to get a joke on ’Ginger." who seems to have ltad a monopoly of them heretofore. o POLICE COURT. Benjamin Long a printer, hailing from Willshire, was arrested late Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Kelly on Winchester street, charged with public intoxication. He was brought before ’Squire Kintz this morning, pleaded guilty to the charge and received a fine of $1 and costs, amounting to sll, and, as usually is the case of a printer, was broke, therefore will have to lay it out. o FELL OVER WASHTUB, Herbert, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Shafer of North Eleventh street, had the misfortune to break bis left arm just below the

elbow Saturday afternoon khen he fell over a washtub while piaying around home. The little fellow was given medical attention, the arm reset and It is thought that within a few weeks he will be all right again.