Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1915 — Page 1

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AMERICAN VENICE Visited by Miss Edna Crawford—Attends Ball for “Movie” Stars. 4 had a fine time Tells of Visit to the Beach— Many Interesting Things in Letter. Readers of the Democrat who enjoyed the letter printed in tl.\ paper some time ago, written by Miss Bdna Crawford, from Los Angeles, Cal., will enjoy the following, which was received by her brother, Leon Crawford: E Los Angeles, Cal., Jan 22, 1915. Dear Brother and All: So you all enjoyed my letter. I'm glad of that. 1 wonder if some of the Democrat readers didn't think it a little too long. I'm sure I didn’t know it .was such a long one, until I heard it. read aloud. Honestly, I felt so “foolish" listening to it. We were over to Jessie's that evening for dinner. The Uhls, also, were there, and while we were at dinner Miss Vot? read my letter aloud, and of course I was forced to listen to it —but they seemed to enjoy it and if you did, also, maybe some day when I have lots of time, I will write another. And now I must tell you about the “movie ball” last Saturday night at "the Shrine auditorium. It’s a very large place, and such a mass of people. Any one could go who had the j rice —25c, 50c and SI.OO. besides box seats, which seemed to be occupied by “movie people.” Os course the majority of people were “spectators,” but any one who desired to dance—that Is, those on the lower floor —could do so. 'Twas called “Mary Pickford's Welcome Home Ball," so she was crowned the queen, and carried around the hall, so every one could get a good view of her, and she certainly is a little beauty. After that, she sat in one of the boxes and there were crowds of people around her all the time. Yes, we, too, went over to see her, and she was perfectly willing to shake hands with any one who wished. Her husband, also occupied the same box, evidently quite proud of his wife’s popularity. although I have heard that they don’t get along well, but that’s not uncommon among “show folks,” and since Mary’s salary amounts to sll a minute, she no doubt could get along quite nicely alone, don't you think so? They say she actually gef? that salary. I'll enclose a picture of her charming self, just a newspaper clipping. Wish I could see the original picture, for they say it is a notable feat of protography. Dorothy Gish and Carlyle Blackwell led the grand march and they looked very swell. I see where next to Mary Pickford, Dorothy gets more letters than any other movie actress in America. Ford Sterling was comical, as ever. Roscoe Arbuckle, too, looked natural, and seemed full of fun. Mabel Norman looked stunning. In fact I think she was the most beautifully gowned. Paulin Bush was with Mary and Dustin Farmut, too. was in the same box. J. Warren Kerrigan, Lee Moran and lots? of others were there. Only 1 wasn’t satisfied because Bob Leonard failed to put in an appearance; don’t know why. Any how he should have been there. 'Twas sure some ball, though. Everybody was talking about it next day. Did I tell you that Vera Sisson, Warren Kerrigan's leading woman, was in the store the other day. I couldn't resist talking to her. and when I complimented her on her pictures and acting, she said, “Oh. Jack is a wonderful actor” •—then of course I told her that it wasn't only he whom we went to see. She is a sweet little thing, nothing made up about her. By the way, while up on the ninth floor at Bullock’s one day, I watched a film company taking pictures on the roof of a six-story building nearby. It was a comedy, and we enjoyed it im-mc-nsely. Guess I'd better quit talking "movies,” you'll be getting tired. The beach, 1 think, comes next, and I’m sure I could talk all night about it. But don't get scared; I'm not going to keep you that long. Three weeks ago Sunday was our first tiip there, and it’s wonderful, and you should have heard me when I first caught a glimpse of that beautiful sea.” I was sitting alone in the car, just taking in the sights, never dream-

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1 ing we were so near the water, when i all of a sudden 1 spied the mighty * ocean, right ahead of us, Jessie said I yelled, and 1 suppose I did. got off the ear at the famous ’ Nat Goodwin case, which is built out on a pier. We also saw ids house. From there we walked to Santa Monica, Ocean Park, and thence to Venice, nearly three miles in all, but a great wide cement walk all the way I land really I didn't think we had waik- ' ed one mile, for there was something to see every minute. There were crowds of people there in spite of the • tact that it was a little cool; not many in bathing, though. The air at the beach seems to give one a wonderful appetite, all sorts of things to tempt us, and I know we ntinuea on rage Four! ASSESSORS'MEET County and Township Assessors of This District Will Meet IN FORT WAYNE February 9—Member of the State Tax Board to Address the Meeting. County Assessor Frazier, with other county assessors of the district, is in receipt of a communication from the state board of tax commissioners at Indianapolis, stating that at two o'clock in the afternoon of February, 9, at Fort Wayne, there will be a district meeting of assessors held, to be, attended not only by county but town-! ship assessors. The assessors of Ad-1 ams, Allen. DeKalb, Huntington. Lagrange, Jay, Kosciuskp, Noble. Wells, Whitley and Steuben will comprise, the meeting which is to b“ addressed 1 by some member of the state tax commissioners. It is requested that all assessors, whether township or county, arrange to be in attendance at this meeting. o CARD OF THANKS. William Sudduth wishes in this way to thank the Baptist church and the Ben Hur lodge members for the kindness shown and the beautiful flowers given during the illness of Mrs. Sud-I dutli and son, Orval. _o I POSTAL SAVINGS Depository at Decatur Post j Office is Gaining in Popularity. CHILD CAN START An Account With Ten Cents—Postmaster Thoroughly Explains. You have heard of the postal savings system, and you have perhaps. read of the postal savings system,; yet you did not thoroughly under-j stand the workings of this great sav-: ing institution. The postal savings system was established to teach the people to save money. Any child can start with ten cents, by purchasing a card which has the first stamp attached, and each additional dime will purchase another stamp. When the boy or girl has purchased ten stamps, equal to SI.OO, the card is filled'. Return the card with the stamps attached to the nearest depository, and your account will be opened. Laboring men, tradesmen, clerks, all have this opportunity to save their money. You can open your account with one dollar, and add to this from time to time and you will be surprised to see how the account will grow. Farmers and farmers' sons have this great system at their disposal, where vou know yolir money is safe, you "will also have the privilege to convert your money into government bonds, after depositing $20.00. The postal savings department is the greatest money saver in the world. It is the people’s depository. Any information regarding postal savings will be cheerfully given at the Decatur, Indiana, postoffice.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, January 30, 1915.

FILED IN ADVANCE Remonstrance Filed Ahead of Time With Twentyfive Names to Spare. 1 IN THE SECOND WARD _______ Attorneys Agree Action is Permissable—Ward Dry Two Years Longer. , Attorneys Graham & Walters and Milton Miller, for the remonstrators, last evening at 5 o’clock, filed with the county auditor a remonstrance against the issuance of liquor licenses in the Second ward. This ward went dry by two votes at the last local option city election two years ago in February, when the city voted wet by thirty-two votes. The old remonstrance now in effect which was filed under the law, will expire next April 5. The new remonstrance filed last evening has 172 signatures, the required number being only 146. The first and second wards are dry by remonstrance also. In the third ward, which had a wet majority of about sixty-six at the election, two remonstrances are in effect. The first will expire next May and the second not tor more than a year. It is understood that the “wets” had a number of withdrawal cards, but. they had not filed them, as, they did not expect the remonstrance to be filed-until the time was up. Attorneys on both sides agree, however, that the i remonstrance can be filed at any time 1 and holds two years from that time. I The “drys” sacrified two months but j assured a dry second ward for two years from next week when the commissioners must take action under the law. PUPILS DID WELL Sister M. Olivia of St. Agnes Academy is More Than Pleased WITH HER CLASS Os Music Students—A Private Recital Was Given Friday Afternoon. — The private music recital given Friday afternoon by the students of the St. Agnes music academy, under the directorship of Sister M. Olivia, was a great success and the pupils participating did more than unusually j well. Their teacher, Sister Olivia, I praises them very highly and is more | than pleased with the progress that her class is making. At the present time there are about seventy-five pupils taking lessons from the sisters. The program given yesterday afternoon and those taking part in it are as follows: Marche Russe (two pianos), Ganne —F. Helm, D. Parent, N. Helm, It. | Brokaw. I Piano Duet, Grandmother's Song, Mathews —E. Bowers, D. Hensley. j Piano Duet, A Rural Wedding, Mason —C. Rumschlag, M. Mayer. Piano Duet, Young America March, Gaerdeler—-L. Knapp, D. Parent. Piano Trio, Hazel March, Lerman—- ! Jeanette Clark, Anna Baker, Marcella Teeple. j Piano Duet, Flowers of the Forest, Burns—B. Christen, B. Christen. Piano Duet, Evening Chimes, Paul —H. Bosse, E. Bosse. Violin Solo, Roaming Gypsies, Farrington B. Davis; accompanist, D. Parent. Piano Quartet, LeGrace (two pianos), Bohm—M. Thomas, L. Keller, J. Holt house, V. Smith. Piano Duet, Viking March, Verner . —M. Niblick, M. Murtaugh. i Piano Duet, Dance of the Lilipu- > tians, Bonhauer— D. Dellinger, C. Mili ler. Piano Trio, March Op. 75. Streabbog—C. Niblick, W. Clark, M. Niblick. i Polacca Brillante, Bohm —A. Miller. Violin Solo, Gavotte, Farrington — - B. Davis; accompanist, D. Parent. I Piano Trio, Dixie, Emmet—V. Er- • vin. L. Corbett, G. Christen. Piano Duet, Processional March,

“ Rinquet- I. Butler, M. Aurand. 2 Piano Quartet, Silver Trumpets ’ (two pianos), Vlvianl—N. Helm, R. Brokaw, F. Helm, I). Parent. Song, Do You Know Miss Prim, ‘ Fritted .Junior Girls. No medals or diplomas were awarded yesterday. The annual commencement of the music academy will probably be held in June, at which time the awarding of medals and diplomas j will take place. GENEVA GIRLS ARE HERE. $ The Geneva girls’ basket ball team of Geneva arrived in the city this morning and tonight they will play with the Decatur high school girls at the Porter hall. The game promises to be a good one. ! GERMIOiMf : RUSHING EAST I r Train Loads of Soldiers i Sent Through Begium to Aid Against Russians. MANY FRENCH DEAD i One French Regiment Completely Annihiliated by Germans in Argonne. i ■ London, Jan. 30,—(Special to Daily • Democrat) —Germany is alarmed at tlie new sweep of the Czar's army upon KonigstVrg. Reinforcements are being hurried into East Prussia and hasty preparations are being made to halt the advance of the Russian legion now less than 55 miles from the fortress. This was the news (brought today in despatches from Amsterdam. Amsterdam had rumors that several train loads of Germans i were moving across Belgium from Flanders to reinforce Von Hondenbery in the east. These regiments were part of the forces that reached the fighting line only a few days ago in expectation of a new German offensive to the Belgium sea coast. In military circles the Russian march on Konigsberg at this time is regarded as a master stroke. The Grand Duke, it is believed sees his opportunity while German forces were being withdrawn and swept into Austria, to begin a sudden drive towards the coast. Berlin, Jan. 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Almost complete annihilation of a French regiment in the Argonne region was claimed in the official statement today. Important gains west of Laßassee and repulse of Russian assault were also reported. “The 150th French regiment apparently has been annihilated,” said the bulletin. “Five hundred French dead , were found after the enemy withdrew.” o OPENING OF 1916 CAMPAIGN. Washington, D. ('., Jan. 30—(Special to ''Daily Democrat) —Following a ' conference with the president this afternoon, Chairman McCoombs, of > the democratic national committee, announced that the 1916 campaign is now on. It was implied that it la- , eluded President Wilson’s candidacy for renomination. The president’s • western speaking tour in March will be part of the campaign, McCoombs . said, but in the meantime the national committee will start work with 1916 in view. McCoombs admitted he bad i discussed the treasury situation with the president and gave it as his opin- , ion that the houses should economize by slicing appropriation bills now bel fore them. There will be no extra session and both the ship purchase - and appropriation bills will pass in . the regular session, he believed. President Wilson’s record in office with • the party’s work, continued Me- , Cooms. wil he the main subject of the campaign and it was thought he " meant to indicate that the president would be the party candidate. Thom- - as Taggart from Indiana called on - most of the Indiana delegation today. —o POLICE COURT. A drunk, claiming to be a black- . smith, was picked up last evening bv - Officer Smitley, after he had endeavored to start trouble in a local pool '■ room, and was placed in jail. He still had too big a package on today to be , tried.

GIRL KEPT QUIET Is Now an Heiress—Bertha Didn’t Giggle and Talk on Fishing Trip. GIVEN A FORTUNE i By Aged Man for Her Reward—Left Her Half of $50,000 Estate. New York, N. Y., Jan. 30—Just how golden constant and well regulated silence can be made was evidenced • when Miss Bertha Gretsch learned that Jaicob Hyman, who died January 13, had bequeathed her half of a $50,000 estate because she didn't laugh and talk when he took her fishing. ' Hayman, who was seventy-three years old when he died, lived with Miss Gretsch’s parents for many years, and since her early childhood she was his constant companion. Being of a silent and contemplative nature, the aged man enjoined her to always sit still and not be giddy when she was about with him, particularly when he went angling. She was, however, permitted to utter monosylables in monotones when he made an unusually good catch. Regarding a loud laugh as one of the disturbers of a philosophic calm, Mr. Hyman was opposed sternly to visible and risible mirth. And because Miss Gretsch could fish without giggling or otherwise impeding the sound of absolute silence she is now an heiress. She is twenty-two years old and is a graduate of Erasmus ha’l high school. Mr. Hyman was noted during the latter years of his life for his benefactions to Jewish institutions. He was in business for some time at 5 Beekman street. DEATH JESULTS Mrs. Henry Stevens Died This Morning from Cancer of Stomach AFTER LONG ILLNESS Two Operations Failed to Remove Cancer-Was An ! Esteemed Lady After having been a sufferer since last April from cancer of the stomach and bowels, Mrs. Henry Stevens, a highly esteemed and respected resident of this city, died this morning at 8:30 at her home on West Madison street. The cancer first made its appearance last April and in July Mrs. Stevens underwent an operation at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, in an endeavor to remove it. This operation proved a failure however, and on August 17, a second operation was held. For a time it was thought that this operation had proved to be a success, but in a short time signs of renewed activity again became apparent and rapidly increased. From that time on hopes of completely curing Mrs. Stevens were given up and her condition gradually grew worse until death relieved her of the suffering this morning. Mrs. Stevens’ maiden name was Miss Martha Debolt. She was born in St. Marys township near Pleasant Mills, August 10, 1863, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Debolt. She spent her girlhood on the old home place, and on Christmas day, 1885 was united in marriage to Henry Stevens. Twenty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens moved to this city and have made their home here since. To this union five children were born, they being Richard, residing on a farm in Ohio near the state line; Edwin, of Fort Wayne; Clarence and Ada at home and also Mrs. Viola Gaskill who Is also at home and who nursed her mother during her illness. The children together with her husband and parents survive, as also do five brothers, Jess and Alpheus of Union township, Dora, of this city, Jacob of Ohio City; Sara of Middlebury, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs I Betz of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Stevens 1 was a loyal member of the Yoeruan • lodge, having been an officer until forced to give up the position on ae-

- r count of Illness, nnd was also a devoted member of the Christian church having been president of the Indies' Aid of the church for over n year. The funeral will be held Monday nf1 ternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian church, Rev. Borton officiating, and interment will be made jn Maplewood cemetery. The body will lie in state Sunday and may be viewed by the friends, from ten to twelve in the morning < and from one to four in the afternoon. o SILVER MEDALS DISPLAYED. The silved medals to be given the contestants in the W. C. T. U. contest at the Methodist church next Friday are on display in the window of the Pumphrey jewelry store. TO RUSH BUILDING, l I Committee in Charge of the t Tabernacle Announce it | Will be Built Thursday. i BY LARGE FORCE c Enough Volunteers Assure ' £ Committee Work Will be t Done in One Day. t c t The committee in charge of the un , lon tabernacle building has issued r the following bulletin: l s The committee in charge of the a erection of the tabernacle building re- ( ports that the lumber will be on the t ground in due time. The date fixed j for the erection of the building has | been fixed for Thursday, February 4. t work to commence at 7:30 a. m. j. prompt. The building will be 85x110 f feet and will be built in one day. Do t you notice this, in one day, pledges t being signed by the scores of men ] who will donate their services in the i c construction of the building. t The Ladies’ Aid societies of the dii- t ferent .churches have arranged to g serve a free dinner on tiiat day to v the volunteers. Churchmen and non- q churchmen will asist in the construe-p tion of the building. t Sign a pledge for one day or more. It is worth your while. In many cit- „ ies this plant has been followed and j, the building erected in one day. De-| 0 catur can and will do the same. ( A complete list of volunteers will c be printed in Monday’s issue of this p paper. Get your name in the list. if 1 o - | ( CLEAR NEAT SUM; c a Women’s Civic Improve- „ ment Society Swell Treas- i'.' ury by Producton of o a “DOWN IN ALABAM’’ J’ ( Presentation Last Evening f Again Enjoyed By a ! c Large Audience t The second presentation of the lo < cal talent play “Down In Alabam" i last evening, again drew and greatly I pleased a large audiance and the lo- ' cal people who participated in the 1 (Production were unanimously ack nowledged as being exceptionally fine 1 in their portrayal of the various char acters of old time plantation life, es-, • pecially were the members of the 1 cast applauded. The production was 1 put on for the benefit of the Women's 1 Civic Improvement society of (this citv and resulted in a neat sum of I•• I 1 money being added to the treasury., The complete returns of the sale of,' , tickets amounting to $160.85. The; officers of the society desire to ex-1 tend their thanks and appreciation j , to the people who so kindly assisted in the production, especially to Miss Bertha Kohne for her services at the s piano, and to the members of the ; school board and superintendent for i • the use of the assembly room, and in general, to the people ot the city . who responded and assisted by purC chasing tickets. Mr. Parker, who f managed the production has proven I himself a man of great ability in i this line and it is a safe conjecture < i that should he again appear in this I city he will be accorded a hearty re- ■ ception.

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NEARLYAMILLION Will be Chopped Off in Specific Appropriations by the Legislature. ARE MAKING GOOD Senator Fleming’s Resignation Causes Regret—los Bobs Up in Senate. (By Lew Elingliam) Indianapolis, Ind.. Jan. 30 —True to the advance notice served through these columns, the economy axe was wielded with both energy and determination by tlie visiting legislative committee. Their report and recommendations to tlie legislature contained many broadsides into tlie desires of tlie state institutions. Should the legislature follow in the footsteps of the recommendations of this committee nearly a million dollors will be saved in specific appropriations alone. This is going some. The present attitude of the legislative solons is to save tlie money. They started out to play this economy act to the finish, and there is no necessity for tear that any combination of men or conditions will shake them into altering their line of thought or action. They will march right up the hill and then march down again, and in the end specific appropriations of the general assembly of 1915 will be pared to the quick. Some republicans are already charging that politics is being played in these appropriations. Who cares? I am glad the democrats have that much good political sense. Tlie Loid knows the republicans played a swift game on the democrats when they turned over the financial affairs of the state in 1910. There wasn't a good hearty breakfast left in thetreasury. and tlie officers were compelled to touch their uncle in order to scrape together enough change lo get their salary warrants redeemed. But that will not be the case two years hence. The financial affairs of the state will be in excellent shape, but the institutional demands may be greater on account of the brand of economy that prevails among the legislators of the present general assembly. If the democrats have suffered the charge of extravagance they must now be given credit for being even more economical. Thedemocrats well remember that the creation of tlie public service commission received Hie votes of every repiHdican in the last legislature, and they well remember that the increasing of the state tax levy received tlie unanimous endorsement and vote of every republican legislator in the last general assembly. Yet an top of this fact and this record the republicans in the. last campaign charged and counter charged the democrats for their rank extravagance and duplicity in both these legislative enactments. Now the G. O. I’, ought to he consistent and double lead i charge of economy against the democrats in official life in Indiana. The fact of the matter is that such a charge' will not be denied. Every democrat in tlie state admits it. Every session of the general assembly furnishes its sensations, its opportunity for a big headline in the newspapers and for plenty of gos\n lor all those engaged as well as thoso who keep in touch with the daily progress of the legislative calendar. The first such sensation of the present session came in the resignation of Hon. Stephen B. Fleming, who represents the senatorial district of Adams and Allen counties. His resignation came right on tlie heels of caucus action on tlie anti-lobby bill, and many believe that this piece of legislation Is what spilled the beans. The Hon. Steve is as mum as an oyster, and says that lie quit because lie quit. Whatever the cause may be, every lone regrets tlie act. The good old [ship of state will move along some way, some how. and the only damage that will result will but reflect against the high standing of the resigning senator. He is a force wherever lie I may be. and as a member of the state | senate, was its natural leader. He will be sorely missed and his action regretted. But it is good bye. Steve, and may tlie best the land affords be yours always. It is not thought that the vacancy will be filled, as that would evolve the holding of a special election. And when no one was looking, up (Continued on rage Four)