Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1915 — Page 4

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application. _______ Entered at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana, as second-class BUY IT NOW AND ADVERTISE:That's a line idea our Western friends are boosting—the "buy *t now" plan. But in sales and advertising circles 1 consider that the words need tranlation— they should read advertise It now. My own say-so about this has the support of an international financial authority, Roger Babson. He makes clear that advertising Is more foresighted if it is done for a cycle ot time in advance, and if the slack time is made the signal not to cut but to add to advertising pressure. Advertise it now! It's when the factory needs work that advertising is an investment to prevent loss on fixed charges. When a factory, like Ford's, is choked with orders, then, like Ford, it’s not poor business to slacken advertising. Certainly Ford, as well as the manufacturer without orders, who both quit

advertising, can’t both be rigiit. A reserve fund or new capital to build a new factory or raise salaries Is not nearly so important as a reserve fund or new capital to invest in advertising during lean times. At such times it bears a double value — increased power during special need for the present, and increased pull for future good will. Advertise it new! Every factor is primed now to institute a movement nation-wide .. niong business men to recognize the inevitability of returning prosperity on a large scale and the definite profit which flows front prior start in establishing gcod will. 1 warn everybody that two years from now the greatest swarm of advertisers ever known will be tumbling all over themselves. Advertise It now! —Advertising (± Selling. Have you filed your income tax report? If not you must do so this week tc avoid the penalty. All firms and corporations must report and it must bo in the hands of the department by March 1. Better get busy for the government is powerful. The end of the legislature is but two weeks away and the average citizen will feel that at least the new wrinkles enacted into law will not lie as numerous as usual. There are still many important bills to be dis-

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I lotted of and Iho fluul sessions of the lawmakers will be watched with much interest. The Parrish hill to allow municipal % plants to sell power and water to outside consumers has passed the senate and will now go to the governor. It is a good law and one that means much to this and many other cities of Indiana. Incidentally, it moans that Monroe will have electric lights, buying the lKiwer from this city, and within a short time It is likely that Preble, Pleasant Mills and othei towns will take advantage of the proposition.

1 It is not likely that any serious trouble will result from the destruction of the steamer Evelyn, hut that we may awaken any morning to find our fleet enroute to the war zone Is evidenced from the fact that the big American battleships are in rendevous off Florida and Cuba, ready for orders at any time. We are dangerously near a climax, though the general public does not realize it. The prayers of this nation should be that the trouble may be avoided. The Daily Democrat received many compliments for the first day's story of the tabernacle meetings, which gave a complete account of the work going on under Rev. Honeywell, and incidentally, we don't mind mentioning that we took many new subscriptions as a result. We hope to continue printing tiie news as it happens and we feel sure of the support of the public when we do so. We don t make the news. We print it and you make it. Our duty is to tell you what happens and that’s what we Intend to do. Subscribe now.

TO TRUST NO ONE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) “Pray for your enemies. My prayer is that God in His tender mercies may in some manner reveal himseli unto such people, that they may he led from their wrong-doing into the • :>ths of righteousness and learn li love their neighbors as themselves. ‘‘Dear girls, from this incident take warning. You cannot trust any one but God. ihit ycur whole trust ir Him, no matter where you are. or what the situation. Always appeal to Him for safety and guidance. “Don't forget to pray. Make pray er an essential point in your daily life. Surrender your entire self to Him and ask His counsel, care and guidance, day and night. I huve always known Christ to be my best and dearest friend and He lias very clear ly, yet mysteriously, proved His protection and care. Nothing is impossible for Him. "Little did I realize when I knelt ey my bed to pray, on that fateful night, the terrible danger overshadowing me. I left myself entirely in His care and He has delivered me. “My warning to you is 'Watch and Pray.’ Your sincere friends, J. VENORA (THOMPSON) ARMSTRONG. o FOR SALE—About ten head of good feeding shoats. Reasonable prices Inquire of Roy Runyon, Decatur. R R. No. 3, ‘phone 8-J.

{MAI MEET DEATH i Resolution Passed in House Would Give Committee I Power to Kill Bills - not yet reported Limited Suffrage and Statewide Prohibition Measures Are in the List. J Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 23 —(Special to Dally Democrat)—Sensational action that may result in the death of the womens limited suffrage measure, the state-wide prohibition and other bills fn the house was taken by that lmdy today when it passed 49 to •16 a resolution giving committees absolute power to kill any hill not ym reported. The resolution was the signal for a bitter attack against it by Representatives Niblick and Justm. It was defended by Democratic Floor Leader Brannaman. The resolution will make it unnecessary for the house to go on record. “This resolu tion will kill many a good bill,” said N'iblaok. “Don't come here to hide. ' if you don’t want to vote on inipor tant measures you had better go home. This is a cut-throat resolution.” Justus declared it a vitrious resolution. Brannaman favored the 1 resolution because he said it would ‘ expedite business. It was said a mo ; ! tion to reconsider might be introduc- 1 ed this afternoon. Women of the legislative counsel of Indiana women re fuse to admit that the suffrage bill < was endangered. It was pointed out ' that the Rule bill is ready for third ! reading and that Speaker Bedwoll, who favored suffrage could hand it down at any time. If passed it would 1 go'to the senate. Thirty-six republi- 1 cans voted for the resolution and two 1 against it. The tallowing democrats 1 voted against the resolution: Bed 1 well, Davis, /rifflth, Hiekan. Jones. 1 Justus, Niblick, Waltz, Westfall.

Eschbach. Parrish and Strange voted for the measure. Indianapolis. Ind.. Feb. 23 —(Specal to Daily Democrat) —The senate today passed tiie administration bib or a state highway commission which would serve without ;ay and would employ a state engineer. The vete was 27 to 20. It gees to the house. The commission would aprove all highways costing over SI,OOO per mile and all bridges costing ver S2OO. All county road superintendents would be eassed on by it. Senator Eisner defended the bill saying roads in his county were wearing cut because of incompetent engineers. Senator Rinear said the bill war against local self-government and should be defeated. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Ralston today vetoed the senate bill of James Fleming designed to permit the commissioners of Jay county to issue bonds for a court house. In his message the. governor said the supreme court has declared the erection of court houses to be county business and that such a law- must he general in its application applying tj every county in the state. The bill applied to counties having a popula tion of less than 25,000. FINE INSTITUTE

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Intermission. The Problem of the Rural Schools —Ruth Gay. Noon Intermission. Home Project Work, based on the school work in agriculture, domestic science and industrial arts —Harry Hoffman. How have you correlated the work in agriculture, domestic science and industrial arts with the other subjects of the curriculum? —B. F. Ki-;er. Intermission. Educational Resources of Village and Rural Communities — Erma Houk. At the noon hour the teachers and all present were treated to one of those bountiful feasts for which Root township Is famous. There was no end of good things which the expert cooks of the district hart prepared. I Among them was chicken, cake, potato salad, ccoldes, pie, pickles, eggs, apples, coffee and many others. It was an enjoyable occasion and food was in such abundance that much of it had to he carried homo by the good ladies of the neighborhood. A vote of Blanks from the teachers was extended to them as part pay for their excellent service. Trustee Schieferstein was present at the meeting. The next and last institute for the year will be held

i Saturday, March 13, at the home of ' Trustee Philip Schielerstein in Root township. —Contributed. ■ —o—- | DOINGS IN SOCIETY |

WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tueaday. Jolly Twelve—Mrs. Charles Johnson Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul Bazaar and Pastry Sale —Mrs. John Holthouse. Saturday. Helping Hand Pastry Sale—Ons Office. Example is more forcible than precept; people look at me six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh. —Cedi. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Strickler entertained at Sunday dinner Mr. and .ifrs. George H. Strickler, Miss Strickler, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Strickler and children, Lester and Mildred. Albert Seheumann entertained six-ty-five of the young people of St. John's at his home Sunday evening at pedro. Games were played and there was a general good time. A lunch was served. Mrs. Martin- laird and Mrs. C. Burr of Monmouth. were dinner guests Os their daughter and siste, Mrs. G. Kurt, yesterday afternoon. The Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church announces a pastry sale for Saturday morning at the gas office, beginning at ten o'clock. Dr. and Mrs. 0. L. Myers and chii dren of Monroeville were entertained over Sunda> by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Myers. The Misses Esther, Ruth and Frances Zerkle, triplet daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A1 Zerkle, of east of the city, were twenty years old Sunday and were guest -of honor at a dinner party giver for them. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. O P. Mills and ch Idren, Ray Smith and family, George Everett and family Jeff Crum, Ralph Sehnepp and Fran' Drake.

PLEASE LO-'N A BABY CAB. The committ* 1 in charge cf the Jiurery to be o: ened tonight at the library for thq use of the mothers who wish to leave their babies theic while they attend the tabernacle wifi appreciate the loan of two or three baby cabs. If yon can accommodate them telephone Mrs. John Everett at once. The l’avnr will be appreciate.!. CATHEDRAL AGAIN DAMAGED. Paris. Feb. i'3 —("Special to Daily Democrat) —Under heavy bombardment of German gunners the noted cathedral at Ri.eims has again suffered severe damage, it was announced this afternoon. Twenty civilians have been killed by German shells. —o TRIXLER MAY BE APPOINTED. Washington. D. C., Feb. 23 —(Suecia! to Daily Democrat) —The nomination of Louis Trixler for postmaster cf Huntington -s certain. Representative Rauch has recommended him and the appointment is expected within a week.

HEINZ DAY AT RUNYON ENGELER CO. SATURDAY, FEB. 27th Remember this date and visit our Grocery department where you will find a complete display of Heinz products along with other good line of eats. Come in and receive a sample of each. FREE - FREE - FREE $2.50 basket of groceries will be given away at 8 o’clock Saturday evening. Get particulars with each purchase of groceries this week or see the display in our South Window. *

HANDED IT BACK (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) those times was Saturday when ho Was presented by the Indianapolis News with three impertinent insulting questions, and in order that you may know that the questions were liotli impertinent and insulting, hen* they are: Question: "There has been much comment on the story of the governor's activity in the last few days in behalf of the Bell finance hoard bill. Why have you become so active in behalf of this bill, which Is purely an Indianapolis measure?” Question: "Did Thomas Taggart ask or suggest that you give your support to this bill?” Question: "Is your activity in support of this hill due In any manner to any request made by Mr. Taggart?" The governor meekly replied: “You may tell the editor of the News that his questions and the Insinuations back of them are an insult to any self-respecting man. to say nothing of a sworn officer or the state. Tell him that 1 believe them to be as intentionally insulting as they are discourteous, dishonest and hypocritical. Tell him that 1 am not yet ready to submit either my private or official- conduct to the censorship of him or that of his paper and that I am not likely soon to do so in view of the fact that the public is rapidly coming to the view that the influence of the News is a public menace.” CALL TO PREACH

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) He is a young man of integrity, an earnest Christian, active in all .'jranches of church work, and is choosing well. The license to preach, granted last evening, allows him to preach locally this summer, should lie desirb, although he feels that he should nofc. do so, without special preparation. His many friends here wish him the highest success in his work. COURT HOUSE NEWS. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE/ '.•.here the case was venued. Attorney Shafer Peterson. I)r. C. V. Conaiell and DaA Beery were among those who went aver today for the case. Enos Ford- vs. Christian Amstuti, damage case. Appearance by Erwin for the defendant who is ruled to answer. Real estate transfers: George Heller to Frank Heller, 79.04 acres, Hartford tp., $14,000; Lawrence Beitler it al. to Henry- Meyers, 25 acres, Washington tp., $3400; The Straps' Bros.’ Co. to Ota E. Kem, realty in Monroe jtp., 14,600; John A. Harvey et al. to James Vanderhetr et al. 88 1-3 acres, [Washington tp.. $15,000; P.uel G. Nye let al. to J. V. Banta, 80 acres, Root tp., 810.500; Dan M. Niblick to Martin Gilson et al., lot 64, Decatur, $175. — o— FOR SALE —House and lot in the Meibers addition. Will sell at a bargain. Call at this office. 4Ct! LOST—High school class ring for 1915. Initials “V.' H.” engraved -n inside. 24t3

/VT THre. m^x The Universal Playhouse The Program For The Week. TUESDAY “A page from Life,” A melodrama in 2 parts featuring Herbert Rawlinson, Wm. Worthington, Anr, d “Hii e Doggone n Luck?’with Lee Moran, Victoria Forde and Eddie Lyons. J Warren Kerrigan, playmjra Dual Role in “The King and The Man”, in two parts. “The Baron's Bear Escape . A Good Comedy. THURSDAY Grace Gunard and Francis Ford in “The Call of the Waves” A romantic drama m two parts. Mary Pickford in “Sunny Spain . y FRIDAY “The Fortunes of Margaret”. A drama in two parts. Also “Within the gates of Paradise . A drama of the Yuletide featuring \iolet Mersereau and Wm. Welch, SATURDAY “The Sisters Christmas”. A drama in two parts. “Innocent Dad”. A laughing hit with John Breman in “Show me the Guy that stole Me Gail . REX THEATER

PUBLIC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his residence, 313 South Eleventh street, on Saturday, February 27, 1915, beginning at 12:30 p. ni., the following property, to-wit: Oil mop, Packard organ, leather davenport, good as new; 9x12 Brussels rug, center staMd, library table, heater, burns hard or sofe coal: sanitary couch; parlor lamp, 5 small velvet rugs, plush couch, 18 yards of good matting, set of dining room chairs; dining room table, sideboard, Minnesota cabinet sewing machine, kitchen range, kitchen cabinet, 2 bedsteads with springs, good mattress and pad, dresser and commode combined, 2 rocking chairs, oil stove, good as neW; 4 bushels of nice potatoes, carpet sweeper, oil heater, top buggy, dishes, frocks and j other articles too numerous to ] mention. Terms: —All sums of $3.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit j of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving a good bankable not", bearing 7 per cent interest from date if nr paid when due; 4 per cent discount for cash. HARVEY C. CLEM, Owner. John Spuliler, Auct. Wes Hoffman, Clerk. 44tt> Democrat Want Ads Pay. SALE OF FARM GATES At Cost Saturday February 27th at the Yard South of Kirsh Sellemeyer Sor.s Lumber Yard Decatur. Samuel Shackley will sell at cost all the Gates, “Peerless” make, on hand which are the property of Peerless Wire Fence Company and which were shipped to Howard W. Shackley prior to his death by said Company. Come Early and Inspect These Gates. SAMUEL SHACKLEY

“THE VALUE OF MONEY DEPENDS PARTLY ON KNOWING WHAT TO DO WITH IT” $29,776.52 - CASS COUNTV, INDIANA 5% Drainage Bonds. Dated May 4, 1914. Denomination $500*300 Merest payable June and December first of each year at the County Treasurers Office, Logansport. Indiana. -MATURITIES- $ o oSX D ® c - h 1915l 915 Dec. 1, 1919 « < } 916 $3,300 “ “ 1920 qqS « 1917 3,300 “ " 1921 3,300 “ 1918 3,300 “ “ 1922 $3,300 Dec. 1, 1923 PRICE PAR AND INTEREST YIELDING 5% MUNICIPAL BONDS ARF. ABSOLUTELY .SAFE MILLER & COMPANY Inc. (Capital $100,900) I FLETCHER 1 RUST BLDG. INDIANAPOLIS.

MASONIC CALENDAR FOR WEEK ENDING, FEB. 27, 19 H Tuesday, February 23, 7:30 p. m . 1. & A. M., No. s*l, third degr*o work. Wednesday, February 24, 7:30 p. m Decatur Chapter, No. 112, R. a. m. Special tailed convocation. Work m Mark Master's degree. o FOR SALE—Residence located at (9) Adams street. Inquire of Mrs. Vianie Lyons, 232 Celina street, Findlay, Ohio. 325-w4wk« TAX EXEMPT BONDS WE OWN AND OFFER $45,000 4 1 i per cent non-taxable gravel road bonds, due May 15, and November 15, each year, of denominations: $192.00 $338.00 $396.00 $300.00 SIBO.OO $200.00 $502.00 9EMMHMBHKI First National Bank DECATUR, INDIANA