Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 10 May 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 111.

CORONERS JURY CALLS IT WILLFUL MURDER

IN VERDICT TODAY-PRESIDENT WILSON WILL CONFER WITH CABINET TOMORROW—GERMANY EXPRESSES SYMPATHY

Queenstown, May I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—ln the quiet little cemetery which lies along the green flower-decked hill between the harbor and the ancient Irish city of Queenstown, 140 victims were today laid to rest. Os these seventy-six had been identified. There were sixty-four whose relatives either had not been able to recognize their faces, swollen by the water, or crushed by the explosions. Austin, Texas, May 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Fiye “Lusitania” resolutions were introduced in the Texas legislature today. All back President Wilson and express confidence in his ability to handle the situation. One recommended severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. Kinsale, Ireland, May 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—“Willful and wholesale murder” was the verdict returned by the coroner's jury this afternoon against the Kaiser, the German government and the officers and crew of the sumbarine which sank the Lusitania. That he had knowl- 1 edge that an attempt was to be made to torpedo the Lusitania was ’he statement made by Captain Turner 1 the ill-fated liner at We inquest. The captain said that although the voyage was without incident up to the time the Lusitania was struck, he had re- ' ceived information that an attempt 1 would be made to sink her. The cap- ' tain said he was on the bridge when the vessel was approaching the Irish

coast. “Was the Lusitania armed?” asked Coroner John Horgon. “She was not,” he quickly answered. “What precautions did you take when you learned that an attempt was to be made to sink your vessel?” “We swung our boats out as we came within the danger zone.” Captain Turner declared that there was not the slightest doubt the Lusitania was torpedoed and said that she was struck the first time forward between the first and second funnels. Coroner Horgon declared that he was satisfied that the responsibility lay not only with the German government, but with the whole German people. “I propose to ask this jury to return the only verdict possible from a selfrespecting jury, one that the officers and crew of the submarine were guilty of willful murder," he said. Washington, D. C., May 11 —(Spacial to Daily Democrat) —One point seemed certain for the administration this afternoon in the Lusitania case: Germany evidently was not seeking to provoke the United States. German Ambassador Bernstorff set at rest such apprehensions today, when he called on the state department. He

came, he said, to express deep regret that Americans perished in the attack on the liner. Fears have been expressed that the Kaiser would assume a haughty attitude concerning 1 the death of Americans. Officials ad < mitted that in such case the inHamed < public opinion would have greatly < embarrassed the president in his diplomatic exchanges. Bernstorff and Berlin dispatches joined in placing all responsibility on the British. Officials did not pretend that the case was clearing up but agreed that the way was open for a calmer consideration of it. Alone in hjs study, the president was deciding upon the representations to be made. So far as could be learned he had asked no advice. There were many guesses, but the only thing known was that he proposed to act deliberately—would allow nothing to worry him. Berlin, May 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The German government has cabled to the state department at Washington an expression of the deepest sympathy over the loss of American lives through the destruction of the Lusitania. Germany, however, reitterated her declaration that the res-

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ponsibility rests with the British government and its “starvation blockade.” The message was said to have been transmitted to the United States through the embassy at Washington. Germany expressed regret that Americans relied upon England’s promises instead of the German warning. Washington, May 10,—(Special to Daiyl Democrat) —President Wilson will submit a tentative program to his cabinet Tuesday in connection with the Lusitania incident. It was thougnt it would be only tentative because full reports are not looked for so soon. The German foreign office must be heard from and so must Ambassador Page at London, Counsel Frost at Queenstown and other diplomatic officials who have obtained statements from the survivors. It was thought the better part of another week would be needed to get this information. London, May 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Zepplins and aeroplanes at 3 a. m. today dropped many bombs within 40 miles of London. They flew over South End and its suburb. Westcliff at the mouth of the Thames. Many buoldings were badly damaged and set on fire. Mrs. Agnes Whitwell who jumped from a window was killed. There may have been other loss of life. The authorities reported to the officials that forty-eight bombs were dropped around Queens-Mary’s hosover which Lord Mercy is to preside, pital, but fortunately none hit.

(By Wilbur F. Forest.) Qneenstown, May 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Captain Turner of the Lusitania told me there was no doubt that at least two torpedoes reached the ship. Making his first statement the Captain said to me “1 am not certain whether the two explosions— and there were two—resulted from torpedoes or whether one was a boiler explosion. I am sure however,that I saw the first torpedo strike on the star board side. I also . saw a second torpedo headed straight for the steamers hull, directly below the suite occupied by Mr. Vanderbilt. That is all that I can say until I have i made my official report to the court • of inquiry which has been called ind i i over which Lord Murphy is to reside.” , o , W. R. C. MEETING. ( At the last regular meeting of the t t W. R. C. it was arranged to serve a < i three-course picnic lunch at the G. A. < R. hall after the return from the ceme- I ; tery at noon. Delegates were also - named to attend the convention to t t be held at Marion May 26, 27, 28. Mrs. i i Dan Kitson and Mrs. Agnes Andrews 1 • were named delegates.

o GIVEN FOURTH SENTENCE. Atlanta. Ga., May 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Judge Hill this afternoon re-sentenced Leo M. Franks to die June 22. It was Franks' fourth sentence to death, following his conviction on the charge of murdering Mary Fagan. — GRANTS WRIT OF ERROR. Indianapolis, Ind., May U-(Special to Daily Democrat)— Judge Anderson today granted the writ of error applied for by attorneys for Donn Roberts and the other conspirators. He refused to reduce the bonds, however. olibrary board meets. The library board will hold its Fm, ular meeting in the library building this evening at 7:30 o’clock. —O — WILL MEET TUESDAY. The Decatur Retail Merchants’ association will meet nt the library at S o’clock Tuesday. All be present.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, May 10, 1915.

SELL NOJAD EGGS You Needn’t Hesitate in Having Your Eggs Scrambled or “Over.” THESE WARM MONTHS State Board of Health Wil Know Reason Why All Eggs Are Not Good. You need not hesitate in giving the restaurant waiter your order “eggs over" if you prefer them that way; or even scrambled, these hot summer months. For all eggs are going to be “good eggs” or the state board of health will know the reason why. The city is being flooded with bright, red “Bad Eggs Warning,” sent out by IL E. Barnard, state food commissioner. Postmaster W. J. Bosse even received a copy today, the postmaster general having given the state board permission to post them in the postofflees. The bulletin recites that the Indiana law forbids the sale or offering for sale eggs unfit for human food. Eggs coming under this ban are those that consist in any proportion of a filthy, diseased, decomposed, putrid or rotten animal or vegetable substance. For the first offense, those selling them may be subjected to a fine of $lO to S3O; second offense. $25 to $100; third offense. SIOO and thirty to ninety days’ imprisonment. To avoid the penalties of this pure food law, all dealers are required to candle all eggs after May 1, and to throw out all spots, blood rings and rots. Inspectors of this department and all police and health officers of the state are instructed to enforce these pro- . visios of the law. A number of suggestions to farmers and producers of eggs are given with the bulletins. 1 —o

MEN'S MEETING 1 Men’s Personal Workers’ < I League Will Hold Interesting Session. TALKS AND MUSIC ( Dr. Enselen and Mr. Yarnelle on Program—Music by ( Male Quartet. i i i The Men’s Personal Workers’ League of Decatur will hold an interesting meeting in the auditorium of the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock, to which , the men of this community are cordially invited. At this meeting an address will be delivered by Dr. William Enselen of Fort Wayne. Mr. E. T. Yarnelle, well known business man of Fort Wayne, whose ability as a speaker and a singer is well known here, will assist in the program, and special music will be furnished by the male quartet of this city. With this array of talent, the men who attend this service are sure to be pleased. Following this meeting a social time will be had at which refreshments will be served and for thls a charge of twenty-five cents will be made to assist in defraying the expenses. The men’s league has been growing in strength and the meetings are always very interesting, though this one promises to be the banner one of all. Every man and boy in this I locality is invited. i UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. My granddarter, Sue, whut wurks - un a nusepaper an’ also does sum observin’ sez th’ wunder is thet there ain’t more cross-eyed men—so meny uv’ em try t’ luk at more’n two wimmen t’ wunst. ■ _ —o—j NOTICE TO PATRONS I will be absent from my office May 71th., 18th., 19th., and 20th. On account of the meeting of the Indiana 5- State Dental Association held at Indi--8 anapolis. DR. ROY ARCHBOLD.

“MOTHERS’ DAY” Services Largely Attended at Evingellcal Church. “Mothers' Day" services were w >ll attended yesterday, both morning and evening, at. the Evangelical The choir rendered fine and appropriate music during the day, which was highly appreciated by the congregation. At the morning service the pastor spoke on the subject of “Mother,” bringing out the thought of the worth and value of mother in the home. He said: “It is easier to go out into the world and live a better life after having looked into mother's face.” “Home” was the theme from which helpful words were spoken at the evening service. Alli realized the fact that what they are they owe in a large measure to the helpful influence of mother and home. It was a day well spent in the interest of a worthy cause.

ILL SHORT TIME Mrs. Sarah Jane Whittenbarger Succumbs at 10:10 This Morning AT SON’S HOME In Union Township—Was Sixty-six Years of Age— Funeral Wednesday. Mrs. Sarah Jane Whittenbarger, widow of Isaac Whittenbarger, died this morning at 10:10 o’clock at the home of her son northeast of this city. She had a slight touch of stomach trouble Saturday, but Sunday was in comparatively good health again and ate a hearty dinner. Her son and his wife, with whom she made her home, had gone away on a visit, as her health was so good again. After dinner she became very ill again and ringing the dinner bell, she was able to summon help, who administered to her. She gradually grew worse, however, until death relieved her this morning. She was sixty-six years, ten months and fifteen days of age, being born June 25, 1848 r in Van Wert county, Ohio. Her maiden name was Caper. She leaves the following children: Walter Whittenbarger, Decatur: John of Van Wert, Ohio; Mrs. Ora Deßolt, and Willis Whittenbarger, the latter living northeast of this city. Brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Anna Pancake, Van Wert; Mrs. Nancy Flager, in the Madison’s soldiers’ home at Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. M. E. Baxter, Mrs. Margaret Zenk, Convoy, O.; Frank M. Caper, Montpelier, Ind. The funeral will probably be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at a church near Convoy, Ohio, with burial in the Bethlehem cemetery.

YOUNGJOT DEAD Arthur Williams, 7 Year Old Son of Wm. Williams of Line Street DIED ON SATURDAY Death Due to Typhoid Fever —Funeral Will be Tuesday Morning. A young life was claimed late Saturday night, a victim of typhoid fever. The deceased is Arthur Williams, young son of William and Louise Williams, who passed away at 11:15 o’clock at the home on Line street. The boy had been bedfast about three weeks of typhoid fever. The deceased was born December 18, 1907, and had reached the age of seven years, four months and twenty days. He was a fine little fellow and the household is grievously stricken in his death. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from the home, Rev. Harman of the United Brethren church officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery.

ON NEXT SUNDAY Class of 26 Boys and Girls Will Make Their Solemn Communion. AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH Annual Custom Will be Most Impressive One—High Mass at 9:30. Next Sunday at the St. Mary’s Catholic church a class of twenty-six children, including fourteen boys and twelve girls will march to the holy communion table and make their solemn communion. The custom, which is an annual affair, will be a most impressive one. The children, all cf whom are of tender years, not being over thirteen years old. will on this day renew their baptismal vows and take part in the necessary and veiy important functions. The communion services will be held at the 9:30 high mass, the Rev. Father Seimetz, pastor of the church, officiating. For some time the class has been receiving daily instructions from Father Kroeger and the sisters, that they might be amply prepared for the holy and important event. The boys of the class are: Bernard Brown, Bernard Clark, Philip Heimann, Charles I>aurent, Charles Pennington, Floyd Keller, Raphael Gase, Herman Omlor, Arthur Kelly, Raymond Mougey, Robert Mayer. Harold Niblick, Albert Losche and Clarence Brunegraff. The twelve little girls are: Frances Spuller, Margaret Mo- , ran, Catherine Christen, Naomi Durkin, Grace Laughlin, Gladys Tanvas, Frances Metzer, Jeanette Ehingcr, Irene Holthouse. Mary Lengerich and Lucile Alberding.

AT K. OF 0. HALL: ( Will 1915 Commencement ' ( Exercises of St. Joseph ' School be Held. t i i ON FRIDAY, MAY 28TH < i 1 Class of Ten Will Graduate j —School Will Close Toward Middle of June. —— ( The 1915 graduating class of the St. ' Joseph Catholic high school will this week issue invitations, inviting friends and relatives to their commencement exercises to be held on Friday, May I 28, at the K. of C. hall. A class cf ‘ ion, composed of five young gentlemen ' and five young ladies, will on this day , be graduated from the school and re- i ceive diplomas for the successful com- ’ pletion of the courses of study‘given i them in the school. The graduates i are: Anna Smith, Florence Meyer, 1 Mary Laurent, Jessie Holthouse, Richarti Ehinger, Mary Coffee, Bernard < Keller, Jerome Bosse, Adrian Wemlioff, Richard Tonnelier. i Toward the close of school, which will be about the middle of June a class play will be given at the Bosse opera house. With the awarding of the diplomas at the commencement exercises the following program will be given: Music. Midnight Summer Dream —Agnes Miller. Welcome Chorus —Class. Salutatory —Florence Meyer. Address —Rev. A. Kroeger. Music. Left Hand—Agnes Miller. Valedictory—Anna Smith. Distribution of Diplomas—Rev. J. A. Seimetz. Gold medal awarded to Agnes Miller for completing grades in music. Farewell —Class. Polacca Brilliante —Agnes Miller. Class Motto —“Look to the end." Flower —White carnation. ' Class Colors —Blue and gold. , o i Herman Ehinger, Dutch Schmidt and i Ben T/ing were visitors last evening with Berne Briends.

WERE BUT SLIGHTLY HURT.

India napolis, May 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Frank Galvin and 11. G. Dasbach, members of the Peugeot team in the next Indianapolis 500mile race, who overturned with their ear in practice Saturday, are but slightly injured, and will soon recover. Galvin is laid up with a broken collarbone, and contusions about the head, while Dasbach has a broken arm. The car suffered but little damage, the frame being bent slightly, and the front axle stripped off. Both injuries will bo repaired and the car made ready for the race, a new driver, who has not yet been named, lieing negotiated for to take Galvin’s place. Stories as to the cause of the accident differ widely. The commonly accepted version, however, is that the car skidded as the result of blowing a right rear tire, and that Galvin, being inexperienced in handling machines at high speed, lost control. Galvin remembers nothing of the accident himself, save that the car suddenly got away from him.

MRS. ELZY DEAD Prominent Resident of City Passed Away Today at Home on NORTH 10TH STREET Had Been a Sufferer from Cancer—Funeral Will be Held Wednesday. At 9 o'clock this morning death claimed another victim from among the residents of this city, Mrs. Del phia Ann Elzy having answered the summons. Mrs. Elzy had for some time been a sufferer from cancer and for the last two weeks had been confined to her bed. the relatives knowing that death must be the inevitable end. The deceased was born in Adams county May 29, 1847, being the daughter of Lewis and Rachael Fisher. Her entire life was spent in this county and she is well remembered by many of the residents. On September 21. 1865, she was united in marriage to Richard Elzy and to this union were born seven children, three of them having preceded the parents in death. On January 30, 1903, Mr. Elzy, after a losing battle with consumption, also passed away. Four children remain, they being William E., and Roy c.f this city; Edward of Berne and Mrs. Myrtle Wise, also of this city. The funeral services will be held 1 Wednesday afternoon from the United Brethren church. Rev. Harman officiating, an ( ] interment will be made in the Reynolds cemetery. o — ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT. Manager Parent of the Crystal thea ' ter has won the everlasting gratitude of his many patrons by securing that • great feature play entitled “One Wonderful Night,” recently released by the General Film company. This feature play is in four parts and is a wonderfully gripping story of love, mystery and dangerous situations, filled with just enough comedy to make it intensely interesting throughout. The cast is an all-star cast, with Fran cis X. Bushman In the feature role. To miss this great picture play will be an everlasting regret. The price of admission will be ten cents. o — FOR MOTHERS’ DAY. Mother and Home were Honored with special services yesterday in nearly every church in the city, oc over the entire country. In honor of the mother who is living a colored flower was worn, and a white one r or the mother who is dead. Many mothers received telegrams or letters from their children who could not be present in person to spend the day with her. — o FATHER IS VERY LOW Word was received this morning by Mr. and Mrs. George Tester of this city from Mrs. Frank Hackman who was called to Fort Wayne last Friday on account of the serious sickness < i her father Frank Pio stating that her father was much worse and that his sickness was due from hardening if 1 the arties. His son Charles Pio of : Streter, 111., arrived at Fort Wayne yesterday.

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BOTH WERE ILL ) I Prof, and Mrs. H. C. Clase of Honeywell Party Suffering from Vaccination AT NEW CASTLE, IND. Small Pox Scare There Causes Vaccination and Many Are HI. According to the New Castle Daily Times the attendance at the Honeywell revival there is increasing. The attendance was not very good at some times prior to this, on ac-ount of the small pox scare, when many were afraid to attend public gatherings. Not only was the small attendance due to the small ]>ox scare alone, but many who were vaccinated suffered from the effects thereof. The New Castle paper says: “Now that the small pox scare has died out and people are recovering from their vaccinations, there is noticeable increase in the attendance. Many are still suffering from the vaccmnatlon malady, and those most conspicuous by their absence Irst night were Professor and Mrs. Clase, both being completely under the weather on lliis account. “Prof. William Bunch took Mrs. Clase's place at the piano last evening, and Rev. McCorobe directed, in the absence of Mr. Clase. “Brighten the Corner” opened the services, '•’oilowing this came “Pentecostal ’over" and “Were Marching to •lion,” both sung lustily by the choir, ind Rev. W. H. Baker offered prayer. “An unique musical number was the inging of “Hall Immanuel,” through negaphones by the choir. Miss Merle Bock sang a beautiful selection. 'Fearless, J Will Follow," which was highly appreciated by the audience. “It was last night that Dr. Honeywell preached his sermon an “Exmses.” It was powerful, convincing, . leaving no room for argument. At the close he did something he had not done before. With no personal work going on, he called for those who would come of their own accord. Twenty-five or thirty walked out r.Inost immediately. There were sixty ■onversions in all. “It was the most impressive afterservice thus far. It was a splendid ‘hing to see young married couples taunchly taking their stand for the ’hristian life: inspiring to see men stepping out singly, with no invitation or persuasion; fine, also, to see the entire brigade of Boy Scouts come filing down the aisle. “Dr. Honeywell’s short talks of advice to the converts are real gems of helpfulness and instruction. Last light he gave an outline of his own family worship; simple, always brief, but exceedingly lovely. He gave three rules for Christian living. These were: To accept, to confess, and ’o obey Christ. The meeting closed wi’li prayer by Rev. McCombe.”

THE SPOILERS. One of Rex Beach's most thrilling tales of the Alaskan gold field has been reproduced by the Selig comany for the screen. This play is enitled “The Spoilers" and will be giv•n at the Crystal theater Tuesday afternoon and evening. This story is an 'ntermingling of love, liberty and romance played by a stellar cast, inluding William Farnum and Kathlyn Williams. The dance-hall scene in the Alaskan frontier town, Helen Chester's escape from the small-pox ship, the woman murder in the streets of Nome, the seizing of mines by the political boss, the blowing up of the mines, the awful night spent by Helen 'n a road house with the passionbrazed Struve, the terrible fight between Glenister and McNamara and the final betrothal of Glenister and Helen, are but a few of the scenes that grip the audience. Matinee, 1:30 and 3:30; 15c and 25c. Evening performance, 6:30 and 8:30; 25c to all. o funeral of a relative. Mrs. Charles Fuelling will leave tomorrow morning for Cincinnati, Ohio, to attend the funeral of a relative, Mrs. Henry Krohne, wose death occurred last evening of a complication cf ailments. She was seventy-eight years of age. Mrs. Krohne had visited here on several occasions and Iris many friends here.