Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 10 May 1915 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Bunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice tn Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. DON'T ROCK THE BOAT:— Furious cutbursts of indignation and irresponsible denunciation will in no wise mitigate the horror produced by the tremendous loss of life in the torpedoing of the Lusitania, nor will it aid in the solution of a problem admittedly grave. Now as never before it is the clear duty of every American citizen to remain calm, hopeful for the best and above all entrusting completely to President Wilson and bis advisors their rightful duty, and theirs alone, of determining and pursuing the proper and just course in a situation of extreme delicacy and involving serious possibilities. Many elements will doubtless be found to enter into the case, chief among them being the determination of the actual rights o' non-belllgerents on the seas. The capture of merchant vessels of a foe has always been regarded as a legitimate exigency of war. but the operation of the submarine as an engine of destruction is a newer development of warfare that has at yet given no paGiway of precedent to be followed. A new course- must be charted. The’c. will undoubtedly be c’tof. the fact that the English liner had as a part of her cargo explosives presumably designed for the English government, and the further fact that repeated warnings had been given that neutrals wi-.o took passage on ships of belligerent countries did so at their own risk. How far these facts may be held to justify destruction of life remains to be determined. Responsibility for making that decision does not rest with the rank and file of the people, but with their accredited authorities Unsought advice and ill-advised action S-' (\\ /j I w pOCKINCHAiij MARK RLUISTtREO Rockincbair Union Suits Built to give you ease and comfort— Rocks with every motion of your body without any strain on cloth or buttons— Regulars Stouts Slims Ex Size, SI.OO and $1.50 See Window Display THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

and comment will hinder rather then help at I his juncture. Washington has thus far during the war handle 1 intricate and perplexing problems with wisdom and with courage. It may be safely entrusted with the new burden imposed by the sinking of the great liner with American passengers aboard.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. :i DOINGS IN SOCIETY j ▼▼▼▼▼▼ WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday, oung Women’s Bible Club—Centiul School House. Tuesday Y. P. A. —Miss Eola Gentis Afternoon Club—Mrs. Ben Knap’:--. W. C. T. U—Mr . frrj Schafer. Wednesday. German Reformer Aid— ...c. Ch s. Miller. Thursday. Euterpean—Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. Cherlcs Yagei Eastern Star. Tri Kappas—Miss Gladys Myers. Duty of the Church. It Is the duty of the church to make religion supreme. To leave the word of God and serve tables; to subordinate salvation to social service; to substitute philanthropy for piety; is a weakness of tlie flesh, a compromise with the world, a concession to the devil. This is the "passing of faith;” this is the “decadence of the ministry;” this is •‘materialism in the church.” This is to give up, to surrender to th: clamor of those who believe mistakenly that man can live by bread alone. To make a church a religionlt'ss mixture of civiiwserv ice reforms, debating societies, gymnasium contests, oyster suppers, ice cream festivals, stereopticon lectures, good advice, coal saving funds, sight singing classes, dancing schools, refined minstrel shows, reading circles and dramatic -entertainments is certainly not to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.—Rev. David M. Steele, Philadelph/. The Young Women's Bible class w’.l meet this evening at the Centr.l school building. Tlie Young People’s Alliance of the! Evangelical church will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock wi'.h Mt ; Eola Gentis. Mrs. Burgener will be assistant hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Yaney and the Misses Ruth Stevens and Bessie Tester motored here from Fort Wayne and were guests at supper of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tester. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union has a fine program in store for the meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Schafer, who will be assisted in entertaining byMrs. John T. Myers. Mrs. T. W. Holeapple will be leader and the following program Is announced: Devotionals, Mrs. Henry Krick; “Bible Teaching cn the Sabbath.” leader, Mrs. Holsapple; “Saving Sunday for A meric;;,” Mrs. Benjamin Borton; “Sund.i ■ Amusements,” Mrs. C. E. Hockc'; “Arc Christians Responsible for Sunday Desecration?” Mrs. A. C. Ball; nstrumental duet, the Misses Helen Fonner. Irma Houk; “Is tlie Sund y Newspaper Emptying the Churches?” Mrs. F. G. Hildebrand; vocal duet, the Misses Helen Fonner. Irma Houk; “Three Business Men,” Mrs. Mary Eley; “Thirty-seventh Annual Week of Prayer,” Mrs. T. W. Holsupple. Mrs. Jacob Tester was one of the mothers of the city who was remembered in an especially lovely way Sunday on “Mothers' Day” by a telegram from her son, Lawrence Test ;r, of Terre Haute. The Tri Kappas will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock with Miss Gladys Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lewton and children. Esther ami Chester, of Monmouth were entertained Sunday at the homo of Mr. Lewton’s sister. Mrs. L. W. Frank, and family. The Misses Clara and Alma Helnike of Fort Wayne were entertained over Sunday at the home of Charles Fuelling north of the city. In the afternoon the Misses Clara and Amelia Fuelling entertained a company of girt friends in- their honor. A pleasant feature were automobile rides and wild-flower gathering. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michaud. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lee were visitors Sunday afternoon in Berne. - Mrs. C. W. Lattin and Miss Anna

Hill arrived Sunday from Toledo, O. 1 Miss Hill returned last evening, but Mrs, Lattin will remain for a week's visit witli the John Gerard family and other relatives. Miss Clara Berry entertained at dinner at 1 o’clock Sunday at the Murray House in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Bicknell of Fort Wayne. Other guests were Mrs. Mary Congletou, Miss Bess Congfeton, Master WJnfiOM Maddy an 1 Mrs. J. H. Heller. Mr. Bicknell is tlie owner of the Fort Wayne News. Mr. and Mrs. I>afe Baker entertained a a six o’clock chicken dinner Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Will Kreme-s anj daughters, Amy and Margaret, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gordon, A very enjoyable time was spent, tlie guests remaining for tlie evening's visit. The last meeting of tlie season 'or .the Euterpean club will be Thursday evening witli Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Miss Grace Miller will be leader. Attention is called to the regular meeting of tlie Eastern Star chapter Friday evening. Judge Erwin and family of Fort Wayne were guests Sunday of the Dan Erwin family. Miss Irene Gerard was the guest ot tlie Misses Nora and Bessie Weber J Fort Wayne over Sunday. The Misses Ireta and Mary Erwin and Florence Cowan went to Monroeville Saturday evening and were guests of the William Erwin family, returning Sunday. The Mite society of the Methodint church will meet with Mrs. Charles Yager Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. w Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tonnelier and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elzey motored to the home of Mr. Elzey’s sister, Mrs. Gallyer Mallonee, Sunday, where they were guests at dinner. o BIBLES WILL SOON BE ALL GIVEN OUT. Grand Distribution Will Close—Never Such an Offer Made Again. This [Taper has not cornered the market on Bibles, but you will think that some one has, if you try to got one of them after the close of this offer. Renewed interest has been given to The Democrat. Bible distribution by the announcement that the off T, will be withdrawn within a few days. It now looks as though another shipment would be required to supply l.i'i demand, so if you do not want to w: ■ you had better present your certificates as soon as possible. This is tic Bible that is different from others bcause it has illustrations printed in with type. Every picture in this Bil l tells a story of its own. In addition to the text illustrations there are numerous full page color plates from the famous Tissot collections, so th it altogether this Bible becomes a verit able work of art. One of the liest fe Hires of the new illustrated Bible in the self-pronouncing tejit. This ei aides one to read without fear of mi pronouncing the names of places an ' people. Then there are copitjS mi l ginal references which prove a grea: help in Bible reading. The $5 volume is bound in genuine limp leather with overlapping coverstamped in gold, and is printed fro' > - large, readable type. But a few days remain In whi:li to take advantage of The Democrat’s distribution. Turn to the Bible certificate on another page or this issue and find out how you may quickly become the possessor of one of the e Bibles before tlie offer is withdrawn. o— CHARGE IN ILLINOIS. Mrs. J. B. Kiracofe -anfi daughter, Juanita, left today for Wren, Ohio, to make their home witli Mr. Kiracofe’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. I. Kiracofe, until September, when thev go to Dayton, Ohio, where Mr. J. 11. Kiracofe will enter the theological seminary to study for the ministry. He has a chargeas pastor of a church, at Jocelyn, 111., for three months until going to Dayton, Ohio. o —— SAVE YOUR POULTRY. Idppincott’s One Night Roup, Gapes, White Diarrhoea Cure. It has no equal. For "sale by The Holthouse Drug Co., Rexall Drug Store, Enterprise Drug Co. 58130 0 FOR SALE —T-vrc full blooded Jersey male» calves; one 6 months old; other, 2 months old. Inquire of Wm. A. Myers, Decatur, R. R. No. 2, Craigville ’phone. lost.? NEW BIN ROOM HOUSE FOR RENT —Near North Ward school. Ready this week.—Charlie -Vogtowedc. Illt3 Early cabbage and tomato plants on sale at Fullenkamp’s. 10513 FOR SALE Baby buggy, in good condition. Call 'phone 314. 30713

TO VISIT OFFICE Os Her Attorney—High Privilege Granted Miss Lulu Wilson BY THE OHIO COURT Slayer of Levi Wilson May Visit Attorney’s Office Three Times. Miss Lulu Wilson, the slayer of Levi X. Jacobs, lias been granted a privilege extraordinary by Judge Hay. Upon an order of the court, the prisoner will be permitted to pay throe visits to the office of H. L. Conn, who is one of her legal advisers —one this afternoon and two the coming week. Tlie request for the special favor was based upon the claim that a satisfactory consultation between tlie prisoner and her legal advisers could not be held in the county jail. The representatives of the state vigorously opposed the suggestion, setting up that the removal of a prisoner charged with high crime was unheard of in Van Wert and that if a privilege <>f the kind could be granted Miss Wilson the same rule would apply in other cases, if justice is to be administered on the broad basis of impartiality, the hint being that the officer in charge of the jail would sooner or later be kept busy racing over the country with prisoners who desired *o leave the jail temporarily for this dr that purpose. In course of the arguments in opposition to the request it was pointed out that in tlie last murder trial in Van Wert the prisoner was denied the privilege of a private consultation with his lawyers, in a room adjoining the quarters of the court of common pleas, which was in striking contrast to the permit for the prisoner to a law office. The arguments of the representatives of the state fell upon deaf ears and, without time for reflection. Judge Hay established a new precedent in the practice of the local courts, the order being issued immediately as requested, by the lawyers for the defendant. T!if court order, it Is claimed to be th only case of Its kind on record in th* United States, commands Cheriff Gun sett to accompany the prisoner from the county jail to Attorney Conn's office; for the sheriff to remain in an adjoining room, and at the close of each conference to return the prisoner to the county jail.—Van Wert Bulletin. - MRS. WALTERS DEMONSTRATES Mrs. Walters arrived from Clove-* land, Ohio, today and will spend' the week here at the Schaub-Dowling hardware store, demonstrating the White sewing machine. COURT HOUSE NEWS. Real estate transfers: Two United States patent deeds for eighty acres of land each in Monroe township to David Freen; Leah Dove Winans to James Boyd, lot 22, Pleasant Mills, 500; David Fuhrman et al. to C. Bolinger. realty, $175. * 0 MANAGERS — Capable, ambitious young men wanted as traveling and state managers; $1,200 yearly salary and expenses, or cash and commission. Also local representative wanted: sl2 weekly salary ana commission.—Goodwear Hosiery Mills, Dept. 26, Trenton, New Jersey. WOMEN—Young, or middle ag id, wanted as special representatives in home town: sl2 weekly salary and commission. Also state and traveling managers wanted; $1,200 yearly salary and expthses, or cash and commission.- Gcodwear Hosiery Mills, Dept. 20. Trenton, New Jersey.

New Hardware Store Clemens and Helm have opened a neat Hardware Store on the Corner of First and Madison Sts. A part of their goods has arrived and the rest is on the way and they say that they can on many articles compete with Chicago Catalogue Houses, Call around and - see them.

EIGHTHANNUAL Indiana Federation of Clubs of Eighth District Will Meet Thursday. AT PORTLAND, IND. Decatur Clubs to Send Representatives—Presidents Will Give Talks. Tlie annual convention of tlie Federated Clubs of the Eighth district will be held Thursday, May 13, at Portland. Each federated club ofth.s city is expected to send the president and one other delegate and each president will give a short talk. Plans have been made for a very interesting meeting and it is hoped that as many club women as possible will attend. In all probability Decatur will be asked to hold the convention next year. The representatives from the various clubs are: Euterpean —Mrs. J. S. Peterson, Mrs. Roy Archbold. Shakespeare —Mrs. John Tyndpil. Mrs. Bert Lower. Research—Mrs. R. D. Myers, Mrs. C. D. Lewton. The program follows: Morning Session —10 O’clock. Prayer—Rev. Preston. Portland. Organ Solo—Mrs. H. V. Tormohlen. Address of welcome —Mrs. T. W. Shimp. Portland. Response—Mrs. W. Z. King, district chairman. Reading—Selected. Reports—District Chairman, Secre-tary-treasurer, County Chairmen, Club Presidents (3 minutes), District Members of the State Committee. Election of Officers. Luncheon 12:15 in church basement; 35c. Afternoon Session. Chorus, “Wake Miss Lindy”—Musical Club, Portland. Address, “Women and the Peace Movement" —Mrs. J. C. Bennett, State President Woman's Peace Party. “Endowment for Indiana Federation of Clubs”—Mrs. Eli P. Myers, Elwood. “Present Issues of the Federation” —Mrs. Vida Newson. Pres. I. F. (’. “Suffrage”—Dr. Amelia Keller. Club Collect. Miss Fannie Frisinger of this city is chairman for Adams county. Mrs. Eli P. Meyer is secretary-treasurer. o FOR SALE. The Geary home on West Madison street can be bought for a very low price, if taken soon. Nice large lot, eight rom house; buildings lor coal, wood, chickens, and cow stable. Good drove well, cistern. Plenty of fruit. Nice shade trees. Cement walks. Close to churches and school. If interested see Simeon J. Hain at the City meat market. 105m-w-stf o TILE MILL FOR SALE. I will rent or sell my tile mill located at Preble. It is in good condition and it is a splendid point for the business. Prefer to sell and will sell it at less than half price. Has 50 horse boiler and 35 horse power engine, good as new and a good heavy mill. This is your chance 75t30. DAVID WERLING. Miss Huldah Johnson went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mrs. John Lahey and children and Mrs. Susie Denin and babe went to Kendallville tins' afternoon for a visit. Miss Celia Hoffman, who until a few weeks ago was a student in the high school, lias taken the agency lor an extract compe.ny.

SPECIAL BED Bl J® SALE Al Yager Bros. & Reinkmg Many MHavflata Advantage of Our 30 Day Mattress Sale. . >f „f iho time has passed and over one 4fA tret one of these 50 pound, all ; Mattrres for only $5 50. • j before thsv are all sold not after. i Make up your mind before u.-y . Have you seen our show window showing, one of the manyS.OO Kitehen Cabinets we are selling so many ’ of, come and see them. We have just received a new shipment of Furniture Polish, we think the best there is to use, come m and get a bottle. Sample bottle free. The Up-to-date Furniture Store. YAGER BROTTREINKING Spring Oxford Display Have you taken a peep at our excellent line of spring and summer footwear? If not, s do so at once. Not only have we end- ’ eavored to please the most fastidious dresser but also those who are conservative in their selections. And the prices will be an agreeable suprise to you. Lad ies low cut slippers $2.50 to $3.50 Ladies Shoes $3.00 to $4.00 Mens Oxfords and Shoes $3.50 to $5.00 Peoples & Gertie I ■- Tuesday, Nav llth. HI. j > ' — ® - ~ *“ r - ■’***” Z IK CRYSTAL Ss Ganister -B.ontho Kid" ‘'.s'l'a o ' r ‘l' ««ch d'ati'c,” NOME VOUKSelf’ mUHT rrTUR c 2 rt I;<,and3;3o THE SPO LEPS" InNme Kee h- Fromt K e ‘ UKO F . R EX BEACH Nf ” el ty : Evening 25c . . 6:30 and 8:3