Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 281, Decatur, Adams County, 30 November 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII. Number 281.

KAISER IS AT BATTLE FRONT Great Enthusiasm Caused in Berlin by Announcement from the East. LONG BATTLE LINE In Belgium and France Has Been Unchanged According to Report. Berlin, Nov. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) — The Kaiser is now on the eastern battle front. This announcement today caused tremendous entliu siasm in Berlin. .Victory in Poland is not claimed by the war office as it is admitted that desperate fighting is still in progress. (First interview ever granted by Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm) (Carl H. Von Wiegand, U. P. El.afT correspondent, copyright 1914) Headquarters of Army in France, Nov. 20, (via courier to London)— “Undoubtedly this is the most stupid, senseless and unnecessary war of modern times. It is a war not wanted by Germany, but it was forced on us and the fact that we were so effectually prepared to defend ourselves is now being used as an argument to convince the world that we desired conflict.” In the above words Frederick Wilhelm, heir to the crown of the Kaiser, opened the first interview he has ever given to a foreign newspaper man. With these words he prefaced the first direct statement to the press by any member of the German royal family since the outbreak. "I am very pleased to see you here and I hope you will find plenty to interest you. I want you to feel at liberty to go wherever you please.” The Crown Prince of German gave his first interview in English. “I am a soldier and therefore cannot discuss politics, but it seems to me that this action you see is senseless, unnecessary and uncalled for, but Germany was left no choice in the matter. From the lowest to the highest we are fighting for existence. Soldiers of the other taction think they are fighting for the same thing. This does not alter the fact, however, that we are fighting for our actual life.” Paris, Nov. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—No changes along the battle line in Belgium and France were reported in today s official statement. It was declared that the Germans remain on the defensive. London, Nov. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A large portion of England's second army of 1,000,000 is now in France. This was made clear following the receipt of General French report, giving details of the fighting between October 11 and November in which he made mention of the Fourth Army corps. This is the first mention of this corp at the front. It is accepted here that the position of the allied army is entirely favorabl It is confidently believed, however, that with the slackening of fighting in the western theater great activity may be shown at sea by the Germans. Oilingham, Eng., Nov. 30—(Spe<ial to Daily Democrat)— The bodies o twenty-one of the 800 sailors who lost their lives when the ship Bulwark was destroyed, were buried hex with full naval honors. DISEASE BREAKS OUT AGAIN. Valparaiso, to Dally Democrat)— Thirty-five ieai of cattle and several hogs were.co demned near McCool in an outl.re, of the foot and mouth disease in ter county. Inspectors immedia e ordered a rigid quarantine ofter tory within a radius of threee though the rest of the count. ■ released. Two persons'have been a. rested for violations of quaran . 1 ulations. PROVING A SUCCESS. The revival meeting hecan at vary Evangelical churc . east of Decatur. Sunday. 29. Evangelist L. Newman, fro.) Mishawaka, Ind., has charge meeting, which will continue nitely. Services ea slin the week, beginning a time. All are invited.

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MOOSE fair A success The Moose fair came to a close Sal mday evening and it was in every way a complete success. The comiiiin,.,. i n charge were busy today set'hng bills and finishing up the work. While It is conceded that they made some money the exact amount will not be known until all bills have been Paul and a settlement completed. The boys are thankful to the public who •'biped them hi so many ways and want you to know they appreciate it. They expect some day to own their home and will welcome you then 1 in royal style when they do. AN lOEAI BAY For Root Township Teachers’ Institute at the Aber School House. A FINE PROGRAM Given—A Big Dinner at Noon Was Feature of the Day Also. The third township institute of Root township was held last Saturday, No vember 28, at the Aber school house. The day dawned bright and clear and was an ideal day for the meeting. Th«session was called to order promptly at 9 o’clock by ('hairman B. F. Kizer. The opening exercises were conduct ed by Miss Edna Fleming, teacher at Aber school. At roll call the teachers responded to: “Give a concrete example of the following—The appar ent stupidity of children in much of their work is often due to their inability to really grasp the meaning of the thing they are reading.” After roll call the following program was carried out: What will you do with the lesson entitled, "The Lame Man and the Blind Man?" page 20. Second Reader. What does the course of study say on phonetics in connection with reading? —Ruth Gay. Conduct a seventh grade class in reading. Lesson, "Our Rural Divin ity,” Fifth Reader, page 156—Miss Edna Fleming. Intermission. Educational Resources of Village and Rural Communities—B. F. Kizer. Noon. What the Work in Agriculture Is Doing for My Boy—Harry Hoffman. What the Work in Domestic Science is Doing for My Daughter— Charles E. Magley. Intermission. The Problem of Vocational Guidance—Erma Houk, Otto Rice. Question Box —Trustee Magley. At the noon hour the teachers sat down to a table filled with all the good things known to the good housewives of the district—and they were many. There was chicken, mince pie. pumpkin pie. pickles, potato sal ad, cold meat:, cakes, and many other things too numerous to mention. After the feast ail the teachers felt that it was a lucky thing to be on the roll as a teacher in Root township. Trustee Fleming and wife of Union township were present and enjoyed the meal with the teachers and visitors After a vote of thanks to the patrons of the district the meeting adjourned to meet at Monmouth, Saturday, December 19, 1914ONE WHO WAS THERE. - ' like the south. Harvey Rice is in receipt of a letter from his parents, Mr. and Mrs B p Rice, who left a week ago today for Gainesville. Fla., announcing their .here. The, ... vi.WS With their son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Elmer Elsey and daughter Helen. The climate is very deightful. and they like it so well they not want to comeback here. They found the flowers blooming and the weather warm enough to sit out doors. N 0 PARCELS POST Fo r Belgium Will Be Accepted by Department. Postmaster J. W. Bosse is in re- . . of word from headquarters that a«e?s post Will be accepted for Belgium, service having been dlsconXd on account of the war.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, November 30, 1914,

HAD A FINE TIME Decatur Postoffice Had the Largest Representation at Fort Wayne SATURDAY EVENING Fort Wayne Entertained— Deputy C. E. Hocker Gave Talk. Over 150 members of the Civil Service Retirement association attended the district meeting held in the Buffalo lodge hall, 120 West Berry street, Saturday night. The principal speaker was Ed J. Gainor, president of the National Association of Letter Car*Tiers. Mr. Gainor outlined what he believed to lie the duties of a civil service employe and a letter carrier and told of how’the association of civil service employes had grown in th<> past few years. Addresses were also made by Assistant Postmaster Hocker of Decatur and Mr. J. Murray of Kalamanoo, Mich. Short talks were made by different members. Luncheon was served at the close of the meeting. It was expected that Congressman Cyrus Cline would be present and make an address, but he was unable to get here. —Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. The Decatur postoffice, with eleven present, had the largest representation of any one office. Others represented were Huntington, Andrews, Monroeville, Kendallville, Kalamazoo, Muncie, Marion and LaOtto. Those from here who attended were C. E. Hocker, Jesse J. Helm, W. R. Dorwin, Harvey Rice, O. P. Mills, Ray Christen, Martin Jaberg, Earl Butler. Will Engle, Roy Wolford and H. H. Fuhrman. Among other noted speakers on the program besides tiros? mentioned before, were Martin Jaberg, Harvey Rice and O. P. Mills of this city. MR. JACOB NAMED Well Known Monroe Township Man Appointed Deputy by Sheriff Green. TO LIVE AT THE JAIL Contract Made Today— Wm. Frazier Learning Duties as Assessor. L. D. Jacobs, better known over the county as “Curley,” has been appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff-elect Ed Green, who succeeds Thomas J. Durkin, January 1. Mr. Jacobs was in today and contracted with Mr Green. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs will make their home at the jail, Mrs. Jacobs assisting Mrs. Green in managing the house while Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Green will lake care of the regular work of the office. Mr. Jacobs is a popular young man, known all over the county, is industrious and straight and his appointment will, we believe, prove a popular one. He served as constable of Monroe township several years and has had considerable experience. He will prove an efficient officer. He will begin his duties January Ist. William Frazier who will succeed George Gentis the first of the year as county assessor, is spending the month prior to tnat time in learning the details of tiie work. He expects to move to this city some time during the month and will be a resident here for four years at least. — o- " ■ INITIATION AND SOCIAL SESSION The Elks lodge will hold an initiation and social session Thursday evening of this week. All members are urged to attend and visiting Elks are especially invited to be present. MISS MILLER THANKFUL. To Loyal Order of Moose and the people of Decatur: I desire to thank all for the support given me in the diamond ring contest. MISS IRETA MILLER. I

BUYS BARBER SHOP. A deal was completed Saturday night whereby E<l Kint:: assumes control of the Orden Parrish barber shop, located, in the Kintz cigar store. Mr. Kintz will operate the shop in the same location and Harve Sprague will be in charge. Mr. Parrish is as yet undecided what he will do, whether to stay in Decatur c,r leave for other fields. The barber shop lias enjoyed a large patronage and It is a safe prediction that under the new management it will continue its prosperity. o— GO TO FLORIDA. Milos Roop, Dallas Elzey and Burt Hower left last night for Jacksonville, Florida, where they will remain indefinitely. They go there to work. BOCTGJ.EAGUE Eight Big Cities in Contest for Pennant for Selling Red Cross Seals. WILL BE INTERESTING Percentages Will be Compiled in Indianapolis Each Week. * (By Toad Ellis) Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 30 —(Spec ial to Daily Democrat) —True sporti have just awakened to the fact that a new league, consisting of eight big cities, has been formed and that it wil hold the loyalty of as many fans as have heretofore clung to the major leagues. The cities holding franchises are Chicago, Milwaukee, St Louis, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Terre Haute. Any kid with one cent can become one of the thousands of fans contrib uting to the success of this league which is known as the Red Cross Seals League. Among those who will work for its success are society wo men. saloon keepers, professiona' men, ministers, brewers, church so cieties and school children. The city that wins the pennant will be the one wherein the most Red Cross seals are sold. The profit from the sale seals will go toward the sighs against tuberculosis. Enlisted in the service of the league are hotels schools, postoffices and other publii buildings where booths will be erect ed and seals sold. The season wIP be short —continuing only until Janu ary 1. Percentages will be compiled each week in the office of Walter D. Thur ber in this city. Thurber is secretary of the Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis. He will forward tc each city the percentage table each week and newspapers will keep all (Continued on rage Two)

AFTER FOUR YEARS Lew G. Ellingham Retires to Private Life After Serving the State. 1 ■ MR. COOK IS IN Misses Craig and Heller Reappointed—Miss Touhey in Auditor’s Office. L. G. Ellinghain of this city concluded a four-year service, two terms, as secretary of state, Saturday evening and was succeeded this morning by Homer L. Cook of Indianapolis. Mr. Ellingham will be at home in a day or two to arrange his business affairs and in a few weeks will be ready to assume his duties as editor-in-chief of the Daily Democrat. Mr. Cook has retained Herman L. Conter as deputy secretary, Miss Carrie Craig as a clerk and Miss Bertha Heller as cashier, while Miss Kate Touhey has been appointed a stenographer in the office of Dale J. Crittenberger, auditor of state, who begins his official duties tomorrow. There will be three or four changes in the secretary's office, but official announcement of those who will take the places has not yet been made.

A SPLENDID TALK And Fine Music at United Brethren C. E. Special Services. MORE THAN 200 Young People Present— Another Special Next Sunday. The special ”101" meeting for the Christian Endeavor society at tinUnited Brethren church last evening exceeded the expectations. A special effort was made to get 101 young people out for the meeting, but there were more than two hundred. Mrs. John Kiracofe was the able leader and there were three visiting young men here to take part in the program. Howard Wisehaupt of Kingsland gave a splendid address on “Darkened Specs," the central theme of which was practical Christianity. Mr. Brillhart, a pianist, of Chicago, and Mr. Saurer of Bluffton, a baritone singer, gave musical numbers. The ladies’ quartet also sang and John Gage gave a violin solo with piano accompaniment by Miss Georgia Magner. The service was given at the time of the regular evening preaching hour as the pastor, the Rev. Harman, is conducting a revival at Union Chapel. Another special program will be given next Sunday evening at the same time. Marie Ball will be leader. o INJURED AUSTRIAN SKIDOOED. The Austrian Erie laborer who was injured about the head last week in a fracas as Rivarre, and who was taken to the county infirmary to recuperate, ran away from the institution after breakfast Sunday morning. Joe Busage, another Austrian, who was held in jail here, being suspected ot having done the damage to the other fellow, was let go. ROY HART WEDS Former Decatur Erie Operator Married to Toledo Young Lady. GROOM IS A SON Os Former Pythian Grand Chancellor William P. Hart.

The wedding of Roy Hart, former Erie operator in this city, and son of Grand .Pythian Chancellor William P. Hart, is announced in the Huntington Press as follows: "Miss Gertrude Burkart of Toledo, Ohio, was married to Roy Earl Hart of Kenton, Ohio, at tiie home of the bride at Toledo yesterday. Mrs. Louis Burkart of Toledo, sister-in-law of the bride, was the bridesmaid and Charles C. Hart of Huntington, brother of the groom, served as groomsman. Immediately after the ceremony (he newly wedded couple departed from Toledo for Huntington, the home of the groom’s parents, where they arrived yesterday afternoon. “The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Burkart of Kenton, 0., which was her home until she took up her residence at Toledo and where she has a large circle of relatives and friends. “The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hart of this city and was until a few years ago connected with the freight offices of the Erie railroad in this city. For the past four years he has been the agent of the Erie railroad at Kenton, Ohio. “The young couple will take up their permanent residence at Kenton, Ohio." o .. FAIR AT VAN WERT, OHIO. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Warren, who have been in charge of the fair given here the past week by tiie Moose lodge, left this morning for Van Wert, Ohio, where they will put on a fair for the Moose at that place.

' PASSES STATE EXAMINATION. • Stewart Niblick, son of Mr. and Mr?. C. S. Niblick, loft this morning for Valparaiso to resume his studies in I the medical department in the university. Stewart has just returned from Crown Point, where last week ho passed a state examination before the state board. He made a .splendid showing and gained a number of additional per cents over the required 1 average needed. He will finish his studies at Valparaiso in February and will then enter the medical col- . lege in Chicago. It will only be a mutter of about two years before Stewart can add the title of “Doc” to his name. A short illness I 1 Complication of Diseases Results in Death of Thos. i B. Robinson I — : :SATURDAY EVENING I Had Been 11l Two Weeks— Was a Well Known Citizen of Decatur. After having suffered the most in tense pain for the past two weeks, death came as a great relief to Thomas B. Robinson Saturday evening at 8 o'oclock at his home on Third street Death was due to a complication of diseases, both of tiie heart and stomach. "Daddy” Robinson, as he’wa. intimately known by ins friends, con ducted a wagon shop at the rear «; the Decatur Carriage Works. Thrc< weeks ago he was forced to take i vacation from his work. A week la , ter his condition became so seriovi , that there was little hope for hit recovery. He continued to decline uu . til death relieved him of his sufferin; Saturday evening. Mr. Rc/iinson was born in Scot county, Kentucky, June 8, 1835, an< was the only child of Mr. and Mrs Winston Robinson. He moved in 1865 to Ripley county. Indiana, and th< following year was united in marriage To this union two sons were born they being Charles and James. Mrs Robinson was called in death shortly after James was born, and in 187: Mr. Robinson was again unitel li marriagg. A son, Virgil, was born t< this union. Death again separatee the husband and wife and in 1905 Mr Robinson was united in marriage t> Mrs. Sarah Goodwin of Indianapolis who survives the husliand. Mr. Robinson moved to this city it. 1908, starting his wagon and wood working shop, and lias formed a largt circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Methodist church. Interment was made in Ma piewood cemetery. o THE EDUCATED BEAR. As a special feature for this even ing’s show, Manager Parent of tin Crystal theater, has secured Educated Joe & Co., one of the best vaudeville acts on the road. Educated Joe is e big 400-pound Cinnamon bear and is not only interesting, but keeps the audience continually laughing at his funny antics. Also talking, singing and saxophone music, a two-part Vita graph entitled “An Innocent Delilah" and a Selig comedy, "If at First You Don't Succeed,” will be given. In the Vitagraph a beautiful woman is accused by her sweetheart of betraying him. She heroically convinces him of her innocence. The price of admission for this evening’s show will be five and ten cents. oMAKE ANOTHER EFFORT. Washington, Nov. 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A final effort to save the life of Leo Frank of Atlanta was made today. An appeal was made to the entire supreme court to review the case, despite the refusal of Justice and Justice Holmes, individually. Q VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTION. Washington, Nov. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The U. S. supreme court today decided that the code of Alabama permits peonage and that the Alabama code is a violation of the thirteenth amendment to the constltutution. 1

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VES GARNER FOUND DEAD r ■ EI . Body is Found in Stall in Horse Barn in Steele’s Park on Sunday. I , INQUEST IS HELD 1 Witnesses Give Contradictory Evidence at Hearing i This Afternoon. Sylvester Garner, a hay bailer and well known farmer, living on tiie Pat Kinney farm in east Washington township, was found dead at about 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon in tiie second stall of one of the horse banns on the north side of the driveway in Steele’s park. When found the dead man was lying in the corner of tiie stall, his face downward, toward the north, and partly buried in the straw. Jacob Gause and Joe Baker found him. Mr. Garner and his helper, Jacob Gause, left the Garner home at aliout 12 o’clock, and when they arrived in this city they met Charlie France, who got into tiie buggy with them, and drove to the park. Arriving at the park they went to the room of Joe Baker, in one of the horse barns. Gause and France then came back to the city, later returning to the park, and later on meeting Baker, they went to the horse barn, where Garner had turned in, and found him laying in the stall, dead. One of the men immediately ran to the George Zimmerman home, where they telephoned to Coroner I). D. Clark, he arriving a few minutes later and after pronouncing the man dead, the undertaker was sent for and the dead man was removed to the Yager Bros. & Retaking morgue, where the body now lies. At the coroner’s inquest which was held this afternoon at 12:30 o’clock, in the office of Sheriff Durkin, the testimony of the men sworn in as witnesses, did not corroborate. Each one had a different story to tell. Some denied the fact stated, while others had an entirely different story to tell. After the testimony of Jacob Gause, Joo Baker, Joe Coffee and Roy McClure had been given, it was found that tiie story of Gause, and Baker and that of McClure’s were contrary. The men were put through the strictest kind of an examination and the further tiie case went the more tiie evidence given was contradicted. It was finally decided by Coroner Clark that the case be postponed until tomorrow at 9 o'clock. A postmortem will likely be held this afternoon. Prosecutor Parrish assisted Coroner Clark at the inquest. According to the story of Gause, when he and Garner arrived at the park they went to Joe Baker's room in the horse barn, near the one in which Garner was found, and while sitting around they had a number of drinks. Another witness, Mr. McClure, stated that Garner was r.o drunk that they had to assist him to the barn and that they put him in the stall where he died. Baker denied giving any one liquor. Gause also stated that Garner did not get home until 6 o'clock Sunday morning, and that he was partly drunk then, having been on a little "bender" Saturday night. It is the opinion that Garner was drunk at the time he died. When the dead body was searched t half-pint bottle, partly empty, was In his pocket. The deceased was forty-two years, five months and twenty-four days old. He was born in Windfall. Tipton county, Ohio, and came to Decatur a number of years ago. He is survived by a wife and ten children. They are: Mrs. L. Cox, of Chicago; Mary Garner of this city, Mrs. Carl Castell, living east of the city, and the following children at home: Isaura, Arthur, Paul, Sylvester, Edna, Agnes and Joe, the baby. o NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH. Lima. Peru, Jjov. 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Former President Tardo minfulously escaped death late yesterday when a train on which he was traveling between Callao and Lima was dynamited, presumably by revolutionists. Six persons were injured. The train was wrecked by tho explosion.