Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 176, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 176.

I AMERICAN NOTE IIS DELIVERED 1 1 N Accepted by Von Jagow at 1:15 This Afternoon from Ambassador Gerard. FUTURE RELATIONS Between America and Germany Now Up to Kaiser « —Expect Criticism. (B. Charles P. Stewart) Washington, July 23,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The American note ■delivery to Germany today east the £ die so far as future relations between I the two countries are com er AmGerard was instructed to I Send a confidential report of its recepEpon by German officials and also by the German public. Late this afterioon copies of the note will be given . Out for publication Saturday. Arrangements were made by the state department also to all belligerent repI Jfesentatives here. Its full text was cabled Thursday night to American diplomats in the warring countries. The note's effect on public op,inion here and in Germany was anxiously awaited in official quarters. The administration was resigned to some criticism from both sources. President Wilson and his advisors were confident, however, that the note will meet with the hearty approval and support of the great mass of the public.

No sign that an immediate break with Germany is expected to result from the latest note to Berlin was discernable in official circles here today. The state department had been advised only unofficially by the United Press that the note had reached Ambassador Gerard. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing proved their lack of anxiety for the immediate future by preparing to leave Washington. Within twenty-four hours, the president will be on his way to Cornish to finish his vacation. After a final conference. Lansing left shortly after noon for Manchester-by-the-Sea ■ to spend the week-end with Col. E. M. House, the president’s closest ad- 1 viser. Assistant Secretary Adee will be head of the department in Lansing's absence. Officials turned their attention to the communication to i England demanding modifications of restrictions on American foreign trade. Washington, July 23, — (Special io Daily Democrat) —Janies M. Sullivan, minister to San Domingo, has resigned and his resignation lias been accepted, it was learned iiere today on authority. He quit, following an investigation of misconduct and unfitness of the post. Berlin, July 23,— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Ambassador Gerard delivered the American note to Foreign Secretary Von Jagow at 1:15 P. M. today. Gerard remained at the foreign office in conversation with Von Jagow for thirty minutes. When he left he was immediately surrounded by reporters, but he would give no intimation of the contents of the note. Secretary Von Jagow was equally reticent. The note was transmitted in seven sections, the first (wo arriving last night and the last at 5 a. m. to- | WILL GO TO INDIANAPOLIS. ■ Bluffton. Ind., July 23—Judge W. H. Eichhorn yesterday received copies of the motions to quash tiie indictment in the Indianapolis election conspiracy cases, and stated that he will go to Indianapolis Saturday, to 1 hear arguments of attorneys, although It is doubtful if he will pass on the motions that day. If the cases go to trial in September, as appears probable, it will mean the appointment of a judge pro tern for a portion of the September term of the Wells circuit court. This might be either a local or an out-of-town attorney. O— — FATHER KILLS STEP-SON I Detroit, Midi., July 23,— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Crazed with anger ’because his step-son would not go to ■■work while his own son was drawing |5 a day at the Ford plant, Chester L, Hall, 58, of Grand Rapids, shot ana killed the step-son Henry Turns, IS. I® and his wife Anna, 38, at the home of ■ i his son Ray Hall here early today, then blew off his own head with t' a shot gun, I

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HOW TO GET FOREIGN TRADE Indianapolis, July 23—Indiana manufacturers with an eye to foreign trade today told the members of the federal trade commission in a hearing at the federal courthouse their ideas for extending trade to other countries, especially to South America. Various cities in Indiana were represented, but the largest delegaton represented Indiana i>olls. The morning hearing was from 50 to 12:30 and the afternoon session from 2 to 4 o'clock. The local chamber of commerce invited representatives of 125 firms to be present. T1 e visit here is one item in a long itinerary touching the larger cities of the country.

BOOK OF POEMS Written by Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner Issued from the Press. TO BE DISTRIBUTED Tomorrow — Is Scholarly, Beautiful. Clever—“ The Seven Searchers.” It is with pleasure that the public learns that the book of poems written by Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner of this city, has been issued from the press and will be ready for distribution tomorrow.

While the book has not yet been read by the writer of this article, a glimpse through its pages and over the table of contents gives evidence of a rich feast of thought, touching the sublime and also the lighter phases of life, philosophically expressed in poetry. The book contains two hundred seven pages, of which one hundred twen-ty-eight are given over to one poem alone, entitled “The Seven Searchers," a philosophical poem, telling of the transformation that takes place in the lives of the seven searchers for truths. Besides this there are eighteen other poems, shorter, but written in the happy, scholarly vein, that will

I'.x their author among true Hoosier poets and writers. Several sing of nature, and the natnonal beauties of Indiana thus find a further beuatifui interpretation of which all Hoosiers may well feel proud. The book, itself, speaking of its dress, too, is a beautiful one. It was published by the Fort Wayne Box company, and is bound in two colors, one green, the other blue, with gold letters, the books selling for a dollar. The many friends of Mr. Baumgartner will be delighted with the book, and its perusal.

ROTTEN FLOOR Os Car Gave Way and Let Horses Fall Through Injuring Their Legs SAYS THE COMPLAINT

In S6OO Damage Suit of James Rice Against Two Railway Companies. James M. Rice is plaintiff in a S6OO damage suit which he brings in the circuit court against the Grand Rapids A Indiana Railway Company and The New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad. Tiie suit is to recover damages for the injury’ of three of sixteen horses which he shipped from Soutli Whitley to the Decatur Horse Sale Company. The floor of the car on the railroad at South Whitley, on which they were loaded, was rotten and gave way with tiie horses, injuring tiie legs of three, each valued at S2OO, in such away that they were rendered practically worthless, the complaint recites. Besides tiie loss of tiie value of the horses, the plaintiff sets out that he spent SIOO in labor, time and medical service, trying to cure them. Peterson & Moran, and Fruchte & Litterer are Mr. Rioe’s attorneys.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, July 23, 1915.

DISCUSS RULES Democrats from Every Quarter of Indiana Attend French Lick Meet. EVERYBODY WELCOME To Attend Meetings of the State Committee—New Rules Being Drawn. French Lick. Ind., July 23 —An unusually interesting and representative meeting of Indiana democrats was that which lasted all day Wednesday and continuing through a night session, discussing the various provisions of the new primary election law and formulating conformatory rules. Among the rules adopted is one inviting democrats, individually or by delegation, to appear at any and all meetings of the state central commitee for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to the interests of the democraitc party. While it has always been the rule of the democratic state committee to encourage such interest on the part of democrats who are not membars of the committee, it is desired to encourage more extensively such practice. At the meeting Wednesday, for instance, no less than a "score of non-membcr democrats participated in all the discussions of party interest. All parts of the state were well represented and some time was taken in listening to and discussing reports of political conditions indicating democratic strength. No national administration has ever been more popular with the people than has that of Woodrow Wilson with the voters of Indiana. The majority which it is conceded Woodrow Wilson would receive were there an election at this time, will be even larger in 1916.

HOW TO WHITE Kitch Tells How to Become a Good Writer—-Says Million Words IS MERE PRACTICE W ould Average Thousand Words a Day for Three Years —Take Notes. University of Wisconsin, July 23 — George Fitch, the humorist, author of vest pocket essays, told the students that a million words already w ritten and gone over carefully is not too much practice preliminary to the submission of a short story for sale. Some of the students gasped a little. "That’s only a short university course,” said Mr. Fitch, noting the astonishment. That’s a thousand words a day for three years. And a thousand words a day is only fair practice. The writer should practice just as faithfully as the musician, the painter, the athlete, and all who work to excel must practice.

“Just one or two pieces of advice: Study the marketing as well as the writing of a story, and be an omnivorous taker of notes,” he said. “The usual practice among beginners in short story writing is to write a story and then pick out the magazine in which they would like to appear, instead of choosing the magazine that makes that type of product. The result is that Century, Scribner's and the Atlantic, and others get a vast amount of material that the editor despises and will not have under any consideration. “Now, as to the taking of notes: When I was a cub reporter, Robert J. Burdette, whose heart was overflowing with kindness toward every idea or half idea that occurred to me. He said he had done it and thus had stored up for himself a supply of ideas on which he could keep himself running for ten years if not another idea occurred to him for ten years more. I took his advice and have found it excellent. I beg to pass it on to you.” o COURT HOUSE NEWS Samuel Soldner, superintendent, has reported at the auditor’s office that the Reusser road east of Berne, has been completed.

BOOSTING FOR THE ERIE A. IL Tennis, of Huntington, division freight superintendent for the Erie railroad and O. H. Odell, the local agent, called in a number of the business houses here yesterday, boosting business for their line and ascertaining if service is satisfactory. It’s a good thing to do and the Erie will not lose any business because of this sort of enterprise. Mr. Odell recently came here from Ohio City and is already a Decatur booster. He says this is the most beautiful city ho has ever lived in and he had made his home in numerous towns big and little. Both visitors declare their intentions of helping to make Decatur a better manufacturing city, if possible.

MADE By Chiropractors to Land 1916 National Convention for Indianapolis. DR. O. L. BURGENER I " " Member of National Association—Mr. Palmer President of His School. Dr. O. L. Burgener of this city, a member of the National Association of Chiropractors, is interested in the strong effort that is being made at the national convention at San Francisco to land the next year’s national convention for Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Star says: "The annual invitation has been extended by Mayor Bell and the commercial organizations. In addition to these more than 200 telegrams have

been sent by chiropractors throughout the state. If present plans are carried out it will be the. largest convention of drugless healers ever held. It has been the rule to hold the conventions in Davenport. lowa, but lately there has been a demand by the membership to hold it in other cities. The attendance last year was 1,080. and, should the vote be for Indianapolis, it is believed that not less than 1,500 would attend. The convention would be held in August, 1916. Chiropractic is, perhaps, the youngest of the drugless methods, but has a large following. It was discovered twenty-two years ago by D. D. Palmer, then a magnetic healer in Davenport. For ten years' he and his son, B. J. Palmer, who now is the recognized head of the chiropractic world, labored to develop it into a system that could be properly termed a science. This has been done, and ten years ago the teaching of the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic was begun. There are about 225 chiropractors in Indiana and all are working to land the convention.” Mr. Palmer is the president of the school from which Dr. Burgener was graduated. SENT TO PENAL FARM. Kokomo, Ind., July 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) —H. W. Lamb of this city, the first fruit of Indiana’s lazy husband act, is at the state penal farm where he will take the 150-day cure which was nrescribed for him in police courts here. When it was found that Lamb’s wife and two children were in destitute circumstances and that the father and husband would not take a job when 1 it was offered to him the sheriff and prosecutor decided to invoke the new' statute. Lamb was tried and found guilty of “willfully neglecting to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter and medical attention.” It is said that Lamb was too lazy to make an appeal and local attorneys are of the opinion tiiat the law wil stand as no one convicted under it will have the necessary energy to carry the matter to the supreme court. Lamb’s children and wife have been placed in the county infirmary. The success with which the management of the state farm persuades Lamb to work will be watched with interest. o— INFANT DAUGHTER DEAD Margaret, the girl baby born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Fritzinger of near Monmouth, died this morning. The funeral service will be tomorrow at 9:30 at the home, conducted by the Rev. Stolte of the German Reformed church this city. Burial will be in the city cemetery. Mrs. Fritzinger was formerly Miss Vera Hammond of this city.

END OF_GONTEST Fly Swatting for Ten Dollars’ Worth of Prizes Closes Tomorrow. REPORT BY NOON At Various Places Designated—Weight Will Decide the Prize Winners. Did you swat the fly? The big contest being conducted by the Anti-Tuberculosis society of Adams county will close at noon tomorrow, and prizes will be awarded, first, four dollars, second three dollars, third, two dollars and fourth one dollar. The flies will not be counted hut to avoid that will be weighed which does not mean you will have to have a ton of them to win a prize. A fly does not weigh much, but it sometimes causes a lot of trouble and the quicker we get rid of them the better it will be for every one.

The flies will be received at the library in this city by Mrs. C. V. Connell; at the Monroe postoffice by Miss Harriet Mayer, at the Berne Witness office by Fred Rohrer, and at Geneva by W. A. Wells at his furniture store. Much interest has been manifested in the contest and those who have been swatting flies should report anyway, that it may be shown that the effort has been made. O ———————— BEAN CAN EXPLODES Yesterday afternoon while Mrs. Lawrence Green was canning beans over a hot stove one of the cans exploded and sent the hot water and contents into her face. Her face was badly burned as were also the eyes. The accident occurred at about three o’clock. A physician was called and it is thought that nothing serious will develope from the burns.

THE BAPTIST MEN Brotherhood Met Last Evening With the Pastor, the Rev. F. G. Rogers. WAS NO DEBATE General Discussion, Music, Reading and Contest Were Pleasing. There were twenty or more men at the meeting of the Baptist Brotherhood last evening at the home of the pastor, the Rev. F. G. Rogers. Music by the male quartet, comprising Ray Collins, Harve Shroll, O. P. Mills and J. F. Anderson was much appreciated as was the fine reading by O. P.

Mills. There was also a contest in which various spices, condiments and ingredients used in cooking, were tasted, the contest lay in guessing what they were. By the time the round was made, the men decided that all things tasted alike, Harve Shroll however proved the best guesser, or judge, and was conceeded tiie honors. There was no debate last evening but a general discussion of current events passed the time delightfully as well as profitably. Mrs. Rogers was assisted by Mrs. Sam Shamp, Mrs. Mary ('ramer, Mrs. Harve Shroll and Miss Gusta Cramer in serving very fine refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee. _ o SUFFERS HEMORRHAGE. Mrs. Catherine Eady, who makes her home with her son. James Eady, corner of Ninth and Monroe streets, suffered a hemorrhage of the lungs this morning and was quite ill. Although the hemorrhage was not a severe one, it is considered rather serious for one of her advanced age, Mrs. Eady being eigthy-one years of age. o . STORK BRINGS BOYS. Richard Ewell is the name of the fine boy baby born this morning to Attorney and Mrs. J. C. Sutton. This is the fifth son and child. A fine boy baby was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Urick of Seventh street, this being tiie first born. Mrs. Urick was formerly Miss Hope Hoopengardner.

THE SECOND COMMANDMENT. ; At the Crystal theatre this evening, the big three reel Kalem feature entitled “The Second Commandment," will bo given. This feature has in the loading roles, Anna Nilsson and Guy Coombs, two of the foremost moving picture players in the world. The story is a gripping, heart interest story, interspersed with comedy, tragedy and love. During the intermission between each show, a victrola concert will be given through the courtesy n r the Holthouse Drug company. Among the numbers will be two songs by Alice Nielsen, the great prinia donna. The price of admission is but five cents and all should see and hear the play and concert. MONROE TO VOTE

Friday, August 13, Date Selected to Ballot on Electric Lights. BUY FROM DECATUR If Resolution is Approved by Voters Monroe Will Issue Bonds for Cost. The town trustees of Monroe have ordered an election to be held in that place on Friday, August 13th, to ascertain whether or not a majority favor the erecting and constructing of poles and lines to this city and contracting with Decatur for electric current to supply power and lights to that hustling little city. The order provides that the polss be open between the hours of 6 o'dock a. tn., and G p. m.; also that in case the project is voted upon favorably, it authorizes the issuance of bonds to pay for the improvement. There is but little question about the matter carrying, according to all reports, as it gives that town an exceptionally good opportunity to secure power and lights with but small investment. It will improve Monroe and make it a modern and up-to-date place in which to live and it will bind them to Decatur by a still stronger tie. It will Increase the receipts for the local plant and in every way is a splendid arrangement. The right to sell electric current to outside towns was given by the last legislature, the bill having been introduced by R. C. Parrish of this county and the law was made to give Monroe this right. ,■ o TOURNAMENT ON WEDNESDAY The city Tennis Tournament announced for next week will be played cn Wednesday afternoon on the south side courts. Everybody is welcomed to join. An entrance fee of twentyfice cents will be charged and all those desiring to join will please hand their names to Theodore Grallker at the First National Bank. o

CHECK RECEIVED Omer Butler, the Modern Clerk, Gets Check for SI,OOO for MRS. BERTHA M. RICE On Insurance Policy Carried Two Hours by Her Late Husband.

Omer Butler, clerk of the Decatur Modern Woodman camp, yesterday received a check for SI,OOO for Mrs. Bertha M. Rice, widow of Benjamin I’. Rice, late conductor on the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway. This is the amount of the insurance policy which Mr. Rice carried for only two hours. The papers at the time of his death, which occurred by electrocution, June 8, a few hours after he was initiated into the local camp, while he was conveying the Ft. Wayne delegation to their homes, after attending the initiation here, were in the mails at the time of his death, but the head camp felt justified in allowing the insurance claim. The many friends of the deceased are highly pleased over the action of the lodge and the prompt settlement made to liis family, which is within a month and a half after the death.

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ARE CHECKING GERMAN DRIVE Russian Infantry Strongly Entrenched and Inflicting Severe Losses t • ON GERMAN WING Despite Bombardment Germans Unable to Break Down Fortifications. Petrograd, July 23,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The great battle for Warsaw has reached its decisive stages. South of the Vistula the Russians have withdrawn to their strongly fortified outer trenches and are checking the Austro-German advance. North of the river, the right arm of the Russian army is holding Von Hindenberg at the Narew river and inflicting severe losses by sudden jabs against the German line. The dull roar of the fighting thirteen miles vest of Warsaw is plainly audible in the streets of the Polish capital. Scattered bands of German troops have even broken through to within less than ten miles of the heart of the city, only to be slaughtered. But the jelief still persists here that Warsaw

may yet be saved. Despite a terrific bombardment the Germans have been unable to break down the outer fortifications of the city lying near Blonie. For fortyeight hours an avalanch of shells has been crashing against the walls of the Russian redoubts, perfected during the winter months, but without ■erious damage. With a minimum ex>enditure of ammunition, the Russian infantrymen have beaten back every assault and the war office is confident that the western approaches lo he city cannot be stormed. Cleveland, July 23, —(Special to the Daily Democrat)--Officials of three firms said to be turning out war supplies were notified by federal officials under orders from Washington of a reported plot to blow up their plants. The companies are The Peerless Motor company, The White company, automobile manufacturers and Tito American Steel Wire company. Washington. D. C.. July 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)- The submarine which attacked the Orduna with ' mericans aboard in mid Atlantic did o without warning. This was the purport of the report on the incident made by Collector Malone of New ork. The announcement was not official but it was of unquestionable authority. o HAS IDEAS FOR NEW LAW. Indianapolis, Ind., July 23—(Spec’ll to Daily Democrat) —Dr. Hannah '.I. Graham, president of the Equal .’uffrage association of Indiana, camo f award today with some suggestions tor the bill she proposes to push in lie next legislature. She wishes to take possible the jailing of a man : eld as prosecuting witness under inch circumstances as George Kinqson was held for seventy-three days in Evansville. Dr. Graham admit::i many instances to hold witnesses, ’nt belcived they should be provided •or in quarters separate from prisoner hold on crime charges. Kingston, who was held after be had been robbed of S3OO, and after the man charged with the crime had jumped S3OO bail, was placed with the other prisoners in the Vanderburgh county jail and was mistreated by them. The other prisoners made him sleep on a bed of newspapers without a blanket on the iron floor of the Jail. Kingston was released after he had served part of his seventy-fourth day. o TWO AUBURNS THIS WEEK Tommy Durkin the local Auburn salesman returned last evening from Auburn bringing with him two now Auburn cars. Peter Hess got a 191(1 four cylinder make while Alphonse Kolmo of this city became the owner of a six cylinder 1915 model. The cars are both beauties. o WILL SUPPORT JOHNSON San Francisco, July 23, — (Special to Daily Democrat)- Roosevelt will support Hiram Johnson for the presidency of 1916 if he lias tile opportunity. An enthusiast asked Roosevelt nis choice for president next year. "Here is the man” said the Colonel pointing to Johnson,