Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 146, Decatur, Adams County, 19 June 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 146.

DISAGREE OVER CONCESSIONS German Military Element Objects to Making Concessions to United States. FEAR THAT ACTION Will Denote Mistaken Impression of Eventual Defeat—Russians Retreat. Berlin, June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A British tank steamer, flying the Swedish flag, rammed and sunk the German submarine U-29, whose loss was admitted several 1 weeks ago. (By John E. Nevins) Washington, D. C„ June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The German military element Is making a deter- ; mined stand to keep the diplomatic party from making concessions to the : United States. Botli official and unofficial advices from Berlin indicated this today. The reason Is declared to I be a belief that if the United States secures all the concessions she demands a mistaken impression will g?t abroad that Germany fears eventual defeat. The conflict at Berlin is declared to be the first real difference of opinions that has developed since the war began. Washington. D. C„ June 19 —(Specfill to Daily Democrat) —General Carranza has shifted his headquarters from Vera Cruz to an islald in Vera Cruz harbor. The state department was uncertain today whether th’s meant Carranza had sought refuge after trouble with his followers. It was known he had accepted resignations of four cabinet members.

Petrograd. June 19 —(Special to the 1 Daily Democrat)—The war office ad- i mitted in an afficial statement today that the Russians had fallen back 1 several miles on a fifty mile front west and northwest of Lemberg. The Rus- 1 slan right wing has retreated eight l miles beyond the Russian frontier behind the river Tanef. gt Rome. June 19—(Special to Daily < ' Democrat)—The Austrian fleet bom- i barded the light house at Tagliamento and attempted to set fire to the naptha reservoir at Monopoli. The minister 1 of marines also announced that an Italian dirigible bombarded the Austro ammunition ,depot at Trieste. Rome. June 19—(Special to Daily , : Democrat)—ltalian artillery has silenc- | erf the Austrian force of Malborget dominating important passes in the Carnic Alps. General Cadorna reported to the war office today that Italian ' shells tore great holes in the outer I works of Malborget and sent part of ' the defenses tumbling in. The bom- | bardment continued for several days. The explosion of ammunition maia--1 lines added to . the work of destruction. Aviators reported yesterday that the guns had been completely silenced. London. June 19— (Special to Daily Democrat)—The admiralty announced that the German submarine U-29 was sunk in March by a British war ship. Washington. D. C., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Apprehension, fe of assassination or .seizure with Madero’s fate was suggested by officials as a reasonable theory to account for H Carranza’S haste to place himself beK h’nd the prison walls and guns of Utton Island. The four ministers who ' rosfrrned were the finance minister, foreign minster, minister of interior and minister of justice. They were I Carranza’s chief supporters and ad- | visers. Berlin, June 19—(Special to Dally Democrat)—‘‘All Anglo-French at tacks in the fighting fiorih of Arijis and around the Loretto hills in the last twentv-fnur hours have been rerulsed,” said an cffic'al statement | “< ur troops temporarily occupied the village of Embermenil northeast of Luneville. After destroying 'he defenses of the town they retired to thmr old positions.” Izmdon. June 19— (Special to Dai v Democrat)— Eighty-two British merchantment have been sunk, seventy-

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five of them by submarines, since the submarine warfare was Inaugurated in February. In the same period from February 18 to June 16, seventy-six fighting vessels have been sunk or captured. Total arrivals and sailings from British ports were 24,432. Ixindon, June 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Like the pilgrims of old, a little band of Belgians sailed from here for New York today. They will start lite anew on farms near Wilmington, N. C. Their homeg in Belgium were destroyed. o HOW TO CLEAN LACE YOKES. In the July Woman's Home Companion appears a department called “The Exchange,’’ in which readers give each other the benefit of helpful suggestions which have developed out of practical housekeeping experience. A Pennsylvania woman tells in this department as follows how to clean lace yokes: “Lace yokes may be cleaned by an application of any white paste (not liquid) for cleaning white shoes. Rub paste on smoothly, allow to dry, and then brush it off. Do not use any cleaning preparations which require water for mixing.” o DISCUSSNEWLAW Recent Legislature Provided Certain Requirements in Legal Publications. IT AFFECTS TITLES Notices Must Contain Complete Description of Real Estate Affected.

An enterprising engraving house at Terre Haute l as sent notices out over the state calling attention to the fact that the last session of the legislature a law was passed which provides that when legal notices to non residents affecting the title to real estate, quiet title suits, partition cases, sales by executors or administrators, mortgages or lien foreclosures, are required, a full description of the property involved must be published in a newspaper. The new law was enacted without attracting much attention and at a recent meeting of newspaper men it was found that but one or two knew that such a law had passed, while a canvass of the attorneys in two ar three large cities disclosed the fact that they did not know of the law and were not following it By paying attention to this law you may avoid a legal tangle. Besides, it pays to advertise. — 1 • NO SUNDAY PROGRAM On This Year’s Redpath Chautauqua Seven-day Circuit. The important announcement his just been made by the management of the Redpath chautauquas that there will be no Sunday program this year on the big seven-day circuit, which circuit extends from Jacksonville, Fla., to Waukegon, Illinois. This innovation, it is said, will cost more than $20,000. The tent will remain eight days in a place, but will not be open to the public only seven. GRAFT CASES TRANSFERRED. Indianapolis, Ind., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Panama graft cases were formally transferred from New York to this city today when the United States grand jury indicted three men alleged to have figured in the $28,000 canal graft. The men indicted arc John Burke of this city, employe of the canal commission; Pascal Canazaggio, merchant of Colon, and Ricardo Bermudez, former governor of Panama. It is presumed that the cases in New York will be dismissed. o TREASURY RECEIVES TAX. Washington, D. C., June 19 —(Special to Daflv Democrat) —The treasury’s working balance reached $25,519,943 today, due to $1,860,601 income tax receipts. Stewart Lowell Parker arrived from Fort Wayne to visit with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Imler, and other relatives.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, June 19, 1915.

GAVE A BANQUET Losing Side in the Junior Epworth League Contest Banquets Winners AT THE HOME Os President, Ruth Fledderjohann—Badges Given to the Faithful. An attendance and membership contest which the Junior Epwortli League of the Methodist church has I been having for some time, closed Monday of tills week. evening, the Lartco, the losing side, gave a banquet for the winning side, “The Messengers of league.” The party was a splendid one and was given at the home of the league president. Miss Ruth Fledderjohann, on Third street. It was intended to have a lawn party but the weather which threatened rain at any time, turned It into a partly indoor party. The league members range in age from six to fifteen yea r s, and include both boys and girls. Tin y had a jolly good time on the see-saws on the Central school play grounds across the street, and had various games before the dinner hour at five o’clock. The long table was spread with a feast for thirty-five and everything was most delicious. The table was very charming to look at as well, with its decorations of lovely June roses. A novel feature of the day was the awarding of badges as special marks of distinction to twelve members who have not missed one of the Junior League services during the year. As each received the badge they quoted a verse of Scripture. Those receiving the marks of honor were: Donna Parrish, Helen Walters. Donald Stephenson, Vera Powell, James Downs. Dorothy Walters, Ruth Fledderjohann, Fay Stults, Charles Downs, Helep Stephenson, Ruth Fledderjohann, Margaret Kinzle.

EPWORTHJ.EAGUE Program Announced for Sunday Evening at the Methodist Church. LETTER TO BE READ From Dr. Ernsberger—Ramona Smith and Gladys Flanders, Leaders. The Misses Ramona Smith and Gladys Flanders will lead the Epworth League at the Methodist church Sunday evening. A fine program as follows will be given: Opening Song. Song. Prayer—Led by Rev. Stephenson. Talk—Miss Mallonee. Vocal Solo—Ruth Hubbard. Talk —Abbie Bigham. Duet—Mildred and Gertrude Yager. Talk—Laura Stanley. Instrumental Solo—Portia Thomas. Vocal Solo—Dolores Ballinger. Letter from Dr. Ernsberger. Announcements. Closing Song. — o READ DECATUR DEMOCRAT In the Indiana Building at World’s Fair in San Francisco. Harold Henneford, brother of Mrs. Dan Niblick, is now aj, San Francisco, attending the world’ fair. A card was received from him today by Dan Niblick on which he says: ‘‘l read the Decatur Daily Democrat today in the Indiana building.” CONCORD CHILDREN’S DAY. Special pains have been taken to make the Children’s day exercises at the Concord Lutheran church in Root township Sunday afternoon unusually good. The school always lias a fine program and tomorrow’s will be no exception. The exercises will be at 2:30.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CLASSES. The Community Bible classes will meet at the following homes: Ward I. Dlst. 1. No report. Dlst. 2. Mrs. W. A. Ixiwer, Adams street, Tuesday, 2 p. m. Ward 11. Dist. 1. Mrs. C. F. Kenna, Third street, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. Dist. 2. Mrs. Burt Mangold, West Jefferson street, Monday, 7 p. m. Dist. 3. Mrs. John Glaricy, West Monroe street, Thursday, 7 p. m. Ward 111. Dist. 1. No report. Dist. 2. Mrs. Arthur Fisher, North Fourth street, Tuesday 7 p. m. Dist. 3. No report. „ Dist. 4. Mrs. Jonas Tritcli, Nuttman avenue, Tuesday 4:30 p. nt. o LIABLE JR LOAN For Money to Gravel Road Contractor Used in Paying for Materal AND ALSO THE LABOR In His Bond Says Appellate Court Decision—lnteresting Case. The appellate court has made a decision in a gravel road case that causes a revolution in matters hereto fore held, that is interesting to Deca-

tur attorneys. According to the decision in this case, which is that of the Leavenworth State hank against the Title Guaranty and Surety company, for $2,500 advanced by the bank to the contractors of a free gravel road for the payment of labor and material claims, the court holds that the bond is liable for this amount. Heretofore it was believed that the bond was Ua ble only for debts contracted in the construction of the road, such as la bor and material, and not for money loaned the contractor for those pur poses. The Indianapolis News says: “The decision is made in affirminf the Harrison court in giving the banl a judgment against the surety con: pany as surety on the bond of the gravel road contractor. The banl claimed the right to recover on th' ground that it was an assignee of th' claims of the laborers and the ma terial men, but the appellate court holds that the evidence that they paid the labor and material bills upon thf time slips and material bills at made out by the contractor and after ward gave them up to the contractor in exchange of notes, which the con tractor agreed should be paid out o' the fund derived from the construe tion of the road, precludes the bank'; recovery on the ground that the banl could collect as the assignee of such laborers and material men. The court while refusing to allow a recovery oi the ground that the bank was as signee of these claims, holds that the bond being worded that the surety company guaranteed that the contrac tors ‘shall promptly pay all debts in curred by them in the prosecution o' said work, including labor, material: furnished,” etc., covered all debts in curred by the contractors incident to the construction of the road. The court says that the words ‘including labor materials furnished,’ etc., does not limit the liability of the bond to onlysuch claims as labor and materials but that the bond should cover all in debtedness incident to a completion of the road by the contractor." o— — OVER A MILLION TRACTORS. Detroit, Mich., June 19 —(Special t< Dally Democrat)—ln an interview to day, Henry Ford declared that his pro posed new steel, plant which is to be the largest in the world, will turn out over one million tractor engines for farm use during the first year. The tractor will sell for S2OO or less and is to be a convertible type, suitable for all purposes. DREADNAUGHT LAUNCHED. New York, N. Y., June 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Arizona, Uncle Sam’s newest and mightiest dreadnaught, slid down the ways and into her element at precisely 1:13 p. m. today. Officials ot the Brooklyn navy yard said it was one of the smoothest launchings they had ever seen.

ITO BE PUNISHED Anyone Caught Mutilating or Defacing Decatur Library Property WILL BE PUNISHED Library Board Will Enforce Law-Fine of from Ten to One Hundred Dollars. For several months considerable annoyance has been caused at the public library by visitors cutting clippings from books, papers and magazines, and defacing and mutilating the library property. This is decidedly a violation of the laws of the state, as well as good breeding anj consideration of the rights of others for whose use the property is maintained generally. The general assembly of the state of Indiana at its 1905 session passed a law providing for punishment for defacing library property. The law reads as foflows: “Whoever, having access to, or being in possession of any book, magazine, manuscript, map, chart, plan, printing, engraving, photograph, or other literary property of any library organized under the laws of this state, or belonging to any educational institution in this state, shall wilfully or mischievously cut. mark, mutilate, deface. write in or upon the same, or otherwise injure the same, or procure the same to be injured, or whoever shall wilfully or mischievously injure or deface any book, plate er library mark, shall, on conviction be fined not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred dollars." The Decatur library board is giving notice that this law will be strictly enforced In all cases whenever any property of the Decatur public library fs in any manner cut, marked, mutilated, defaced or otherwise injured.

CHANGEJN FIRM Kalver & Sikes Co. Dissolves and The Kalver-Noble Company is Organized. WILL START SOON In New Building on Madison Street—New Company Will Be Incorporated The Kalver & Sikes Garage company, located in the Noah Ark bu’ldng on North Second street, has dissolved, Mr. Kalver taking over the interests of Mr. Sikes and will continue it the Ark for a week or so, until the Haugk building on Madison street is ready for occupancy. Mr. Kalver is takmg care of the bills against the company if presented at once. About July 1 Mr. Kalver expects to move the business into the new Haugk home and the concern which is to be incorporated will then be known as the Kalver-Noble company, the new member of the firm according to a contract ■losed yesterday, being Mr. Clyde Noble, who has had eleven years’ experience in the business. The new garage It is announced will be kept open day and night, and a sufficient force to take care of the business is to le put on. Cecil Coie is to serve as bookkeeper, Luther Hower as Ford salesman, “China" Miller as machinist, and there will be others. Mr. Sikes, it is said, will remain in Decatur, accepting a similar position. He is also an experienced machinist, and a good one. o A FREAK BERRY. George Moyer, the well known watchman at the Erie crossing, has a fine strawberry bed, which is unusually productive this year. Among the fine large berries was one of great size, a sort of freak berry, in that it seems to be made up of several berries, joined to form a berry of large heart-shape.

PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY. Under the leadership of Miss Mary Frisfnger the Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church will give the following program Sunday evening the subject being "Christ’s Call to the Young Women of Today." The se’.vivos will take up at 6:30: Song. Scripture Reading—Luke 10:38-42. Song. “To What Work Does Christ CHI Young Women? Tell of One —Alex Sutton. Vocal Solo —Hope Huffman. “One Instance of a Woman’s Hearing and Obeying Christ's Call” —Clelland Ball. Song. Reading—Alta Teeple. Vocal Solo —Harvey Everett. “What Prevents Young Women from Hearing Christ’s Call?” —Rev. Hanna. Piano Solo —Rose Smith. Song. Benediction. o BEN HUR MEMORIAL. Attention of the public is again called to the Ben Hur memorial tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the hall. Hon. C. L. Walters will deliver the address. o OPENSJUESDAY Co-operative Sale to Be Given By Decatur Merchants Promises to Be Success MANY ARE COMING Word Received From People In Every Direction That They Will Be On Hands The day for the opening of the June co-operative sale draws near and hun dreds of people far and near are awaiting the date, next Tuesday. The sale will continue during Wednesday and Thursday and it is expected that it will be the greatest event of its

kind ever given here or in this part of the county. The sale lias been advertised for a radius of thirty miles and by the local papers and word haalready come that the people are com ing in automobiles, buggies, wagons and by train. You will have a chance to meet your friends from the other side of town for they will be here and you can buy goods that will surprise you for quality and price. So much lias been said about the sale and your attention called so often to the special prices being offered and which are but a part of the thousands of bargains to be found, that it seems useless to again do so, but we wish you to simply not forget it. The dates are next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure to come in. In todays paper and the issues of Monday, Tuesday and t lie rest of next week you will find specials that have been added since the sale was announced. Watch the paper for it will pay you to take advantage of the big sale. — o ALICE NIELSON AUTO PENNANTS. One Hundred to be Given Automobile Owners in Each Chautauqua City. Beautiful blue felt pennants will be furnished to one hundred automobile owners in every town in which MistNielson is to appear on her chautau qua tour this season. These pennant; will bear the words “Redpath Cha i tauqua. Alice Nielsen Day,” and also the name of the place and exact date of her appearance. o EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION Next Tuesday and Wednesday, the Fort Wayne district Epworth League convention will be held in Bluffton Many of the local members will attend. REV. G. H. MYERS TO PREACH. Rev. G. H. Myers, of Bloomington. 111., who is spending a few days’ vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Myers, will preach Sunday morning at the Decatur Methodist church. ; o COURT HOUSS NEWS. Real estate transfers: Jacob Bauini gartner to Abraham Beer, real estate in abash tp., S6OO.

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WOUNDEDJN WAR Was Nephew of Bernard Lengerich—Horse Shot From Under Him. WAS NINE WEEKS In Hospital—An Interesting Account Fresh From the War Zone. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Langerich of 223 North Sixth street received a letter from his nephew, who is fighting in the European war. There are five brothers in the battles and no one has been seriously hurt as yet. The one writing this letter had his horse shot from under him: Handorf, Deutschland, May 8, 1915. Dear Uncle and Aunt: —After a long waiting I am going to write a few lines. Am still well and am certainly feeling fine. Am certainly- enjoying my vacation which lasts still one or i two more days. 1 was sent home on March 8 and went home to look after work. My brother, Theodore, also had four weeks’ vacation. He must leave tomorrow-, May 9. He is to be garrisoned in Namur, Belgium. The Belgian forts are being built up again at the hands of the Germans and are made ten times heavier than they were before. The fort is so strong now that the French and the English will never be able to take it again. I have marched with the army back and forth until I have crossed nearly every square mile in Belgium. At Moboge in a conflict g-y horse was killed. 1 had a narrow escape, getting a heavy wound in the fall. I was then taken to a hospital where I remained nine weeks. Then, as soon as I was able, I was transferred to Brussels. As soon as my vacation is passed I will have to report for duty at Minden. And as soon as the ranks are cut down in the army I will be compelled to go to the front. Such a war is terrible; you will not believe it if we should proceed to tell you all about the destruction of life and property. I could not find words to describe the war if I wanted to. Those who do not take part in war can't form a picture of the war. According to the news which we receive al! sorts of false stories in America arc told on the Germans. Don’t believe the reports issued by the enemies. Their reports are all rubbish and nonsense. In most ot the places where the war is taking place all properties are destroyed, cities are burned, citizens shot to the ground, and the whole community lips a very desolate appearance. The world w'll undoubtedly never see such a war as this one again. Joseph is in France neare Laßasse. He looks after the field artillery. Henry is in Russia. He won the iron cross and is now one of the bold lieutenants of war. Henry will soon have the honor of becoming brigadier adjutant. Herman, on account ot a protest, is still at home, but will without doubt be requested to prepare for war on the tenth of May. Then the home will have a desolate look. We finished most of the farm work at home. The affect of (lie war is not noticed much in Germany. Occasionally we see many soldiers marching or passing by. Factories of all kinds and sorts are in full run. Every person, poor or rich, has still plenty to eat. No sign of hunger yet. Ail of Germany is well supplied, and can for years exist without imported breadstuff. We would like to see peace, but Germany will never make peace until we can conquer our enemy. We are gradually winning. My mother has not been well during the past year. Father suffered with epileptic fits, b it at | resent is pretty well. We sold a horse during the past week for 1,800 marks. The iiorses are very hi Hi priced now. Bernard Buschhoff is in the army in France. Our army 's composed of men whose ages range from 20 to 45 years. None below 20 or above 45 are called to the front. Os course we have a few above ■■ >, ana a few below 20 who entered the war—just those wiio absolutely were connected with any office were permitted to enter. Millions above the required age, and many millions below : 20 pleaded to enter, but were turned down to return home. The younger soldiers arc doing most of the fighting. while the older soldiers are overseeing the work and watching the prisoners. The older soldiers are also -ebuilding the railroads, bridges and (Continued on Page 4.)