Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 121, Decatur, Adams County, 21 May 1915 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT)! Putllate* Evary Evening Except 4 nunday fry The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents ( Per Year, by carrier .....$5.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mall *2.60 f Single Copies 2 cents ( Advertising rates made known on I application. ( Entered at the postofflee In Decatur, t Indiana, as second-class matter. t i Next Wednesday is the day when , the city will clean up. It can't l.e 1 done as good as it should unless you assist by gathering up the rubbish ahead of that time and placing it in . barrels or boxes i nthe alley. Do it t now. < This is a good time to remember i wliat Commodore Stephen Decatur, the great naval fighter of a hundred ( years ago and for whom this now £ beautiful and prosperous city was t named, said: ‘‘Our country: In her 1 intercourse with foreign nations may j she always be right; but our country, right or wrong." u t Help clean up Decatur. The come 1 cil has fixed next Wednesday as the ' day for this important work and Streer Commissioner Chronister t will be in charge of the t teams. If you get the rubbish and 1 tin cans gathered up and put in the 1 alley your work is ended. .The city will do the rest. It’s a progressive f movement that deserves your support and your assistance The Fort Wayne News is fearful 1 that the patriotic and splendid sup- , port being given President Wilson . will aid him in tiie election of 1916 and to prevent that they are not boosting very louj and calling attention to the fact that what they are doing and what the press of the nation is doing is becuase they are loyal citizens. To some extent that is true. Americans are loyal in every crisis but just the same a man who leads a nation through a critical period and does it well as did Lincoln, and is Wilson, are not forgotten by the people, even in election times. President Wilson is not doing any act to increase his popularity, is not playing to the grand stands, but is doing that which he believes his duty and what he feels tiie people of this nation demand of him. That's what makes him strong and we believe he is strong. We believe he is as popular as has been any president in this nation for half a century or more. Even the Fort 1 Wayne News is proud of him, and ' that’s about as strong as we can make it. . FOR RENI" —A middle room in the Gregory building at the corner of i Madison and Third streets. Inquire t of Jesse Sutton, agent. 82tf ■

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I DOINGS IN SOCIETY )) WEEK’S CLUB CALENDAR. Friday. Zion Lutheran Aid Parochial School House. Saturday Christian Aid Pastry Sale -Gas office. Mrs. Je.ssle Burdg, one of the great officers of the Pocahontas council of the state, entertained a number of other great officers at her hopte Wednesday night, the party leavin y> sterday morning for Hjdgevllle. They stopped off here enroute home from a council at Columbia City. Tin party included Mrs. Nellie Hall, C nnersville; Mrs. Lulu Little, Terra 1 ute; Mrs. Pearl Thornburg, Daleville. Section No. • of the Christian Ladies* Aid y ' ' ' ich M's. Frank Kern is chairman, will ~ive a pastry sale Saturday morning t ten o’clock at the gas office. Mrs. C. L. Rainer returned t Fort Wayne this morning alter a v it at the Dr. Rainer home She al nded the celebration of the sixty-fift. birth anniversary of Mrs. C. L. Rainc ■ yesterday. The affair was a family reunion all of the children being at home for the event, which was a very happy one. The Presbyterian Ladies’ social yesterday at the home of Mrs. James Long was a great success, twenty or more being present. The collection for the afternoon was $17.65 which with prior amounts, makes the total for the May section, of which Mrs. Al Gerard is chairman, $20.65 Tie hostess was assisted by Mrs. Charles Knapp, Miss Rose Smith and M t Jane Long in serving tempting refreshments. Very little business came up for consideration. The Evangelical Ladies' Aid section which gave the chicken supper last evening at the Fred Linn home, report a most successful cne. More than seventy-five were served and the society cleared $18.05. Th,is will go to the building fund. The society wishes to express its thanks to the public for its patronage and to all who helped. The Bible class meeting at the home of Mrs. Wisner, corner of 71eventh and Adams streets, was attended by forty last evening. Rev. L. C. Hessert was leader, having kindly consented to be so until a new class teacher could be chosen to tale, the place of Mrs. Joe McFarland v* o resigned. Mrs. Charles Elzey was chosen teacher. Rev. Hessert who is pastor of the German Reformed church will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday, and will go later to his new charge. The Good Times club had another of their “mighty" good times at the home of Miss Frances Baker on Eleventh street last evening. There were fifteen girls present and Miss Kitty Fought '/as a guest besides the club members. girls sewed and crocheted and made other fancy work, and had a general good time in conversation, later enjoying tiie delicious refreshments served. Miss Marie Connell who is a student in Mrs. Blaker’s kindergart m teachers, training school, Indianapolis is not neglecting her musical t duca-

tion, and next Wednesday will be graduated from the sixth grade of the study of the academy of tiie Sisters of St. Agnes, in Indianapolis. Her mother, Mrs. C. V. Connell will go t> Indianapolis to attend the exercises and spend the weekend with her daughter. The Evangelical Ladies' Aid society will moet next Thursday with' Mrs. Artiiur Hooten on Jefferson street. The ladies of the Magazine club had their delightful picnic at the Dan Sprang home yesterday, being a closing farewell social before Mrs. Dan Beery goes to California and Mesdames Bell and Sprang to Oden, Michigan, for the summer. It was first planned to have the picnic at tin park, but the rain spoiled these plans and the picnic scene was transferred to the home. Tiie club ladies went to the home in the afternoon and were joined at supper time by their husbands. Each took a part of the supper with them and this was spread on the dining room table in picnic fashion. Music on the vietrola was a delight of the evening and the good time was continued late. Mrs. Harry Horn of Union City. Mrs. Charles Cole of Hamilton, Ohio, and Miss Georgia Meibers were guests besides the Wednesday Afternoon 500 club when Mrs. Fred Schaub entertained last evening. Prizes at cards wore taken by Mrs. Lawrence Kleinrenz. Mrs. John Wilson and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Mrs. Schaub was assisted by the Misses Bertha and Rose Voglewede in serving the fine him heon Music, instrumental and vocal, was enjoyed. T O ON TO WAYNE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) broken. Peter, with an air of assurance, habitual to met: who do not want to be tied to apron strings, calmly stood as long as he wanted and than came back in. Yesterday they said they wanted to hunt a house here, hut were informed that there were no houses. Peter, who is eighteen, is said to have work rd at some places and made an effort to support tiie two women, who refuse to go to a home. They seem tc he quite active, in spite of their age, and although wrinkled, beyond the average women of their age, did not bear other evidence of great age. The old er woman wore a blue skirt, black coat and black turban, similar to that of a widow; the man-hater maiden worea grey sweter and a black hat. THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE. Harold Kline of Decatur was thrown from his motorcycle at Harrison and Wayne si reels Wednesday afternoon when struck by an automobile boaring the number 71650 Ind. 'ls. The young man was thrown to the pavement but escaped uninjured.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. o TO TERRE HAUTE. The Misses Estella and Olive Perk ins. Lucile Smith. Genevieve Spuller Julia Gillig, Catherine Christen will leave tomorrow for Terre Haute to attend the state normal. Ray Peterson of Monroe will also go. 0 SLIGHTLY SCORCHED. J. D. Hale, who had a time fight-n the fierce flames at Rome City yes terday, was scorched and s ; ng3< slightly, and bears a big blister be hind one ear, but was not badly hurt He returned home last evening. o WILL CELEBRATE MONDAY. There were seme plans of the local G. A. R. having its annual Meuioria' day service Saturday this year, but they have decided to have it on Mon day, May 31. The regular day, May 30, falls on Sunday. o IS DECLARED OFF. On account of the bad weather the track meet which it was thought might be held Saturday, has been declared off. 0 FOR SALE —A Seneca folding camera, postal card size, carrying case, 6 plate holders, tripod, focusing cloth, 6 extra lenses. Camera alone cost sl6. Will sell entire outfit for less than cost of camera. Inquire at this office. • 7utf LOST—Sometime Saturday, 3 yards of lace, a yard and a half of black velvet and a yard and a half of red ribbon. Please return to this office or to Mrs. Bert Bailor and receive reward. lists Mango, sweet potato, yam, tomato, cauliflower and early cabbage plants for sale at Fullenkamp’s. 114t4 I GST —A ladies’ watch, bearing initials “H. M.” Lost between Decatur and Monroeville Wednesday, May 12. Reward offered f«y return to this office. . 114t3

JURY RETURNED! 1 ■ , First Verdict of Jury in ] Roosevelt Libel Suit Proves to be Illegal. ARE SENT BACK i 1 For Further Deliberation— i Verdict Cleared Roosevelt—Divided Costs. Syrause, N. Y., May 21—(Special to i Daily Democrat) —The jury in the libel suit of William Barnes against Theodore Roosevelt returned u verdict at 11 a. m. today, clearing the ex- ( president of the charge of libeling the republican leader. The jury qualified its verdict, stating that it desired the expenses of the trial divided between the principals. The verdict was declared illegal and the jury was sent back to deliberate further. When the jury entered the foreman announced that a verdict clearing Roosevelt, but ’ dividing the expenses was unanimous. However, when the roll was called bv the clerk, Juror Burns voted for aver5 diet for Barnes. All the rest voted for Roosevelt. ( Justice Andrews reconvened court at 2:20 o’clock. He sent word to the jury through the chief clerk that be would leave the court, but could, be reached after 5 o'clock this afternoon. If no verdict is reached by that time the jurors will be locked up until 10 o'clock tomorrow. o MAKING A “GOV.” t , (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) 1 tocratic bloods of the Herefords, and most of them either had calves at B foot or were bred to the famous stock bulls, chief among them being Per section Fairfax himself, and Farmer, the great imported bull from Siietton ( Court, Hereford England. Average for 25 Bulls $1,198. As far as herefords are concerns!, there has never been displayed such a ring of cattle |s this year’s surplus r of McCray’s Orchard Lake farm, anc i the prices corresponded to the unusua offering. Tiie average brought for tht t twenty-five bulls was $1,198, and tilt average for the entire lot was $766 McCray is realizing at last on tht world-wide preeminence be has gain ed. This was indicated by the fact hat twenty-eight states and two Can tdian provinces were represented it .] the sale bidd » g yesterday, and that the auction offerings go to nineteen. e states and to some of the most noted „ herds in the country. i All the big Hereford, and many other , noted beef cattle men were present The $766 record hung up yesterday will attract wide attention. This was the seventh sale. At the first sale--1909 —McCray offered eighty head o cattle and the average was $122.10 . In 1310 forty head averaging $126.30 n 1911 fifty head averaged $178.80. n 1912 sixty-eight head averaged n $206.40. In 1913 seventy-six heat averaged $526.. Last year seventy ive head were offered and the six hundred mar< w& 1 passed and the to’ notch of $604.80 reached. In addition o the $57,455 of stock sold at auction yesterday, about $20,000 on more wil r be sold privately this vzeek, raisin; the total to $75,000 or SBO,OOO. c FOR SALE—Barred Plymouth Roc) eggs. Fifty cents for a setting o 16 eggs, or S3.CO a hundred. Inquire if Bernard Beckcmfyer, ’Phone 14-U , Decatur. t-th-s2wk: '<’OR SALE—Mcde.u home near bus ; , ness section of city, nine large room: well arranged, bath furnace, good c» v ment cistern. Enquire of A. D. Sul ties, at Old Adams Ccunyt Bank. 1011

One half of I one per cent of • Puck’s circulation 1 is in barber shops—is that where YOU read it? 10 Cents— Everywhere

HEARING TODAY Delphos Trainmen Summoned to Toledo to Testify in Federal Court on RAILROAD QUESTION Opinions Offered That Land and Shops Would Revert to City of Delphos. ************** HEARING IS NOW ON. * ■ * * Toledo, Ohio, May 21—(Spec- t * ial to Daily Democrat)—Hear- * * Ing in the Delphos matter begun » * Before Federal Judge Killits * and J. Ottis Humphreys at 1:30 * * this afternoon. Delphos heard as * * a friend of the court, but not ad- * mitted as party to the suit at * * present. Delphos has about sev- l ; *en railroad men as witnesses. * * Decision not likely today. **********’*** »• The following is from the Delphos Herald: “A number of Clover Leaf enginemen and trainmen have been subpoenaed as witnesses for the city of Delphos in the hearing scheduled for Friday, May 21, in federal court in Toledo upon the application of Receiver Walter L. Ross of the Clover Leaf for authority to issue receivership certificates, amounting to $600,000. This city will endeavor to show why Receiver Ross’ assertion relative to the saving that would ensue, by moving the local terminal to Decatur. Ind., in his petition, claims that a saving of $35,000 annually would result from the change. Have Filed Petition. Several ex-railroaders here have tlSo been summoned to appear, the subpoenas being served Wednesday by a deputy Unital States marshal. The order to appear came as a surprise to the railroad men, who, while watching the progress of steps taken by Delphos to retain the terminal, did not suspect that they would be called upon to testify. YThe value of the property is given ■s SIOO,OOO. “A prominent member of the Commercial club states to a Herald representative that in case Federal Judges Killits and Humphreys, who will preside at the hearing, should enter an order favorable to Ross, it should require that the shops and land be turn’d back to tiie city. He added that, n view of the agreement entered into between the village <|‘ Delphos and ’he railroad, the court would not be carrying out justice in failing to incorporate this in the order. “In case the court grants the Ross petition, and does not state that the erms of the contract should be complied with, it probably will be necessary for the city to file suit for enorcement of the agreement, it is pointed out. Omission from such an jrder, of the contract provision, would mply that the road had right to the iroperty, although moving the termmU." “A special act of the legislature was necessary in 1881 to enable the village to make the donation to the ailroad company. B. J. Brotherton was one of tiie committee of local citizens that went to Columbus to have he bill passed. It is entitled: “Senate Bill No. 298. An act to authorize sertain incorporated villages to construct machine shops and to issue bonds therefor.” “In order to pass the bill the legisature had to make the act general in ts terms, while specific in application. Estimator Here. “C. A. Wilson, an expert estimator • from Detroit, was at the local sho is ’ Thursday morning, estimating the value of the machinery, and in fact, all of tiie yard equipment. He w.is accompanied by F. R. Ramsey, chief engineer, and D. W. Cross, master mechanic, both witli headquarters ! n Frankfort. “They declined to state for what purpose the data was being obtained, but it is considered probable that it is to be used by the railroad in court. COUR! HOUSE NEWS. Tiie current report of J. D. Wint jregg, guardian of Verene Elizab th Stuckey, wm approved and the trust continued, County Assessor William Frgzier went to Jefferson township today to appraise the land of the late Nora Moran, lie being appointed inheritance tax appraiser. o WANTED —To hire farm hand by rhe month. Best of reference demanded. Inquire this office. UOtf

the new Adams County Directory Now being compiled by the publishers of the Farm Journal, will include not only the city and towns, but also every farm in the county, and a numbered road map different from any map you ever saw, with other new features of interest to business men. Get M. E. Straup, the county manager, or w anv of his assistants to call and explain them to you. Their address is Farm Journal, P. 0. Box 212, Decatur, Indiana. Wilmer-Atkinson Company Publishers of the Farm Journal PHILADELPHIA. ———■ ——— — • _ __ ■■ —■■■■■ 11 iii ■— [PINEAPPLES We have just received I a large shipment of pineapples for canning | purposes. Sizes 18’s, 24’s and 30’s. Prices right. Order Quick. ’TuiienkamFs - -,_.4 „ . BIBLE COUPONSix of these Coupons and $1.23 entitles bearer to Limp Leai her I lustrated $5.00 Bible--With C nn nt p?ki S you a 1 ? C!oth bound r Pi? good for Catholic Bible on same terms. '* — " I ML ave y° u purchased I your graduation gifts S :B 5 yet? Bbtter Hurry * | e h ave Q-dte a B number of very de sir- I «b!e gifts left, select P yobrs toda r- ■ Everyone likes Jew-I -51? e!er y> especially if it g comes from PMPHREH JEYWSIiIi fArtistieEn 6 rav“g tSBe ’’ Wehwe i L ” I Expert Repairing I