Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 186, Decatur, Adams County, 5 August 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 186.

GERMANS NOW HOLDWARSAW Bavarian Troops Enter Capital Last Night Following Russian Retreat. OFFICIALS BELIEVE That With This Great Victory Peace May be Concluded Before Winter.

(United Press Service) Berlin, Aug. s—(Specials—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Warsaw has fallen. German troops have entered the city, it was officially announced this afternoon. The Russian troops fell hack over the three Vistula bridges after a brief resistance. Bavarian troops stormed the last line of Russian defenses. The Russian center is falling back along me railway leading to Novo Minsk. German troops are pursuing them, capturing all stragglers. The first German troops entered the city last night. All reports agree that the complete retirement was ordered two days ago. The Russians are still lighting to save the Warsaw-Petro-grad railway. They are being hotly pressed at all points. From the plains east of Praga and Warsaw, the Russians are expected to retreat steadily until they reach the line running through Fiedlce, fifty miles east of Warsaw, and sixty miles west of the fortress Brest Litovsk. Siedlce, an important railway center, is surrounded by swampy country that makes it difficult to approach by attacking armies and consequently an ideal base. Railways radiate from it to the districts held by the Russian armies now fighting along the Narew. Capture of Warsaw was hailed here as the greatest single achievement of the German campaign in the east. The fall of the capital climaxed the brilliant Austro-German offensive that swept through Galacia, taking Przemysl and Lemburg in rapid succession, while the world looked on in astonishment. When the Russian garrison fled over the Vistula bridges, practically the last Russian soldier had been thrown from tiie south bank. To the north and south, the jaws of the great German battle machine are pressing steadily together, threatening the envelopment of the Slav army still grouped in the Warsaw bend. The moral effect of the fall of Warsaw is certain to be momentous in the opinion of military men. Even should the Russian armies escape a disaster, the Russian spirit will be broken by the news that the Polish capital has fallen. Not only will the Russians be unable to start another offensive for months to come, but the Germans will be in a position to protect their eastern front from behind the Vistula defenses with a minimum expenditure of men. Whether the kaiser entered the city with the Bavarian troops is not yet known. The emperor was reported to have planned to accompany the first regiment into the capital. (United Press Service) Berlin, Aug. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —With Warsaw’s fall now a matter of hours, official circles here today did not conceal their belief that the world war may end before winter. The kaiser is expected home Sunday from an important conference with the ministry which will determne Germany’s moves after the successful end of the Warsaw campaign. The decision will come before the Reichstag, which convenes August 27. That Germany’s enemies, despite the announcement that they will fight to the bitter end, are about ready to talk peace, is believed by officials who assert that the allies have about reached "the end of their string" so far as an offensive movement is concerned. The Germans believe: That Russia’s defensive power will not show again for a long time; second, that England and France realize they cannot push the Germans out of France as evidenced by their inactivity, while Germany is concentrated against Warsaw; third, that the Dardanelles can never be forced. Petragrad, Aug. 6—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Less than six miles from the town hall, the Russian garrison was making its last stand in a furious battle at the city limits of Warsaw when the last dispatches were sent today. Falling back in accordance with previously arranged plans, the Slav forces retired behind (Continued on” Page 2.)

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HAZEL EMORY SET-TO’S Last week a little set-to took place J about four or five miles north-east of town in which Mrs. Roy Beerbower and Hazel Emory took the leading parts. The affair was caused it seems • by one lady having made unpleasant remarks about the other. When the two met at the home of a neighbor a heated argument took place which soon grew too strong for mere words and physical strength was resorted to. As a result Hazel Emory came to Geneva and filed charges against Mrs. Beerbower for assault. The defendant pled guilty and paid her fine which amounted to $11.05, including costs. Mrs. Beerbower then charged the Emory woman with provoke. The trial was set for the 14th of this month but by agreement it was changed to

an earlier date. —Geneva Herald. Mrs. Emory is well known here having figured in divorce and support cases, as well as in the Fort Wayne police court. THE COURT NEWS Heirs of John W. Myers Petition Sale of Ninetyfour Acre Farm IN THIS TOWNSHIP Fishers Still Taking Out Licenses in Spite of Slow “Summer” Weather. In the partition case filed yesterday by D. B. Erwin, a ninety-four-acre farm, adjoining the county infirmary south of thip city, in Washington township, is partitioned to be sold.. The farm is that of the late Joljn W. Myers, and all the heirs thereto consent to its sale. The land will be advertised for sale at the opening of the September term of court, and a commissioner to make the sale will be asked for from court. The land involved is quite valuable. The sale will probably be Held about October Eighty-six hunters’ and fishers’ combined licenses were issued by the county clerk last month; and four this month. In the past several days licenses have been issued to the following: John Heller, William Cross, H. L. Merry, Samuel Opliger, John Ames, Absolam Everett, Ray M. Collins, Earl Hoagland, C. D. Teeple, Harold Vance, F. C. Chronister, C. C. Pumphrey. o MELON GROWERS MEET. (United Press Service) Vincennes, Ind., Aug. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The problem of preparing melons of southern Indiana for the eastern market to compete with western shippers was before the melon growers of this section today. The federal department, of agriculture has taken great interest in the local situation and has sent several of his experts to instruct farmers on shipping methods. “Precooling,” melons is the plan which the government men are urging on the growers. Melons from southern California pass through the southern Indiana fields on through freights for the markets in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, while Indiana shippers, using present methods, cannot sell to markets further distant than Chicago, Indianapolis and Cleveland. Tests have shown that melons picked during the day and packed in iced cars reached Chicago with the temperature in the center of the cars at 80 degrees. The melons on the outside have been cooled, but those near the center have ripened, causing the commission men to refuse the entire car. To "precool" melons,a small shack is erected near the railroad switch. This small cold storage warehouse holds the melons over night, cooling them thoroughly, and when they are packed in cars the next day they are ready, for a long journey. Using this method the local growers hope to compete with western shippers. o — RECEIVES HIS COMMISSION. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —George W. Krietenstein, declared sheriff of Vigo county, following his successful contest of the election of Denis Shea, called on 1 Governor Ralston today and received ’ his commission. He was the republi- ' can candidate. Shea is now in Leaven--1 worth with former Mayor Roberts and others.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, August 5, 1915.

HOUSE ISBURNED Residence Occupied by Harvey Eckrote and Family, Geneva, Burns. THE FAMILY AWAY At the Time—Mrs. Eckrote Plaintiff in Divorce Case Here. The peaceful dreams of Geneva residents were rudely interrupted at

about one o’clock Wednesday morning ■ by the clang of the fire bell and soon ■ the streets were full of people hastening toward the scene of the fire in Buffalo, as the reflection could be plainly seen from all over town. The house was a mass <| flames before Are fighting apparatus appeared on the scene, and then it was plainly evident that the building was doomed. However, the shed adjoining it on the south was saved without much effort. The water-soaked roof and sides lessened the danger and a good well inside the shed made fire fighting much easier. The house was rented by Harvey Echrote and family. The origin cf the fire is a mystery, as no one was in the building when the blaze was discovered. Mrs. Echrote and children were spending the night at the home of her son Earl, and Harve who had been drinking, was sleeping in the hay-mow at Kuntz’s livery barn, so we are informed. Although one of the oldest houses in town, the build ing was still pretty solid, having been made of good hard-wood timber.—Geneva Herald. Mrs. Echrote is plaintiff in a divotce case brought in the Adams circuit court. o 1 There Were 4,991 Students Enrolled in the County Schools During Year. COST OF MAINTENANCE Os Elementary Schools Was $82,159.25— Average of $18.25 Per Pupil. County School Superintendent E. S. Christen and son, Ellis, have completed the statistical report of the schools of the county for the past year and have the same ready to send to the state department of education, where it is due August 15. The total enrollment of students in the county is 4,991, of which 2,575 are males and 2.416, females. In the township schools there are 3,215 enrolled; in the towns, 774 and in the city, 1.002. According to grades the enrollment is as follows, showing that more than half drop out before they complete the eighth grade: First grade, 857; second, 570; third, 592; fourth, 575; fifth, 569; sixth, 535; seventh, 406; eighth. 406. High school enrollment is: First year, 164; second, 118; third. 107; fourth, 112. The total enrollment of commissioned high schools in the county is 457. These are divided as follows: Decatur, 217; Berne, 103; Geneva, 93; townships, 44. The total number graduated from high schools was 99, or which 43 were males and 56 females. Decatur had 48; Berne, 20; Geneva, 22; Monroe, 9. There are ninety-three school buildings in the county. Os these eight are frame, eighty four brick and one concrete. The estimated value of the school property is $16,378,170. The value of the schol houses erected during the year was $9,000. The total amount paid elementary teachers was $55,684.87. The amount paid for apparatus, books, janitors, . etc,, was $26,474.38, making a total ■ tor maintenance of elementary schools, ’ $82,159.25. This is an average of i $18.55 per pupil. There was paid for I teachers of non-certified schools ■ $2,806.15, which with that for appar- ■ utus, etc., of $529.40, makes a total of i $3,335.55, or an average of $86.13. The sum paid for teachers of commission-

| ed high schools was $12,844.50; for apparatus, janitors, etc., $3,524.18, making a total of $16,368.68. This is an average cost of $37.04 per pupil. The number of teachers In the county is 149. This includes superintendents. During the year there were eightyone institutes held in the county. The teachers were paid $2,037.20 for attending institutes. The amount paid trustees for educational management was $1,241. The total number of books in the libraries of township, town and city schools was 19,797. The average wages of teachers: District teachers, $2.86 per day; elementary schools, $3.02; high school. $3.90; high school principals, $4.68; supervisors and special teachers, $4.25; principals elementary schools

, $3.83. FOR GOVERNOR 1 k ’ R. O. Johnson, Mayor of ! Gary, Swings Over Tenth District NOW IN THIRTEENTH .Making Sensational Campaign, Assisted by Thir-ty-five Townsmen. , Joseph Johnson of Monroe has re ! ceived a copy of the Gary Tribune. ' which contains a three-column pic- ' ture of his son, R. O. Johnson, mayor of Gary, who accompanied by thirtyfive boosters from that most wonderful city of the Hoosier state, has completed a whirlwind automobile trip over the Tenth district. They traveled in seven automobiles and the “swing” was made for the purpose 1 of convincing the people of that section that Ross is a real candidate for the republican nomination for governor. Mayor Johnson spoke at each stop and the party attracted much attention. In flaming red letters on each side of each car appeared these words, "R. O. Johnson for governor.” They stopped at Valparaiso, Knpx, Kentland. Lafayette and other places. They were given a reception at Kentland at the home of Mr. McCray, also a candidate for the same honor. This week they are making a similar trip through the Thirteenth district. Never in the history of the state, says the Tribune, has a candidate made such a campaign as that outlined by the strenuous and former Adams county product. The trip required four days. o _ DATE ANNOUNCED Annual Teachers’ Institute Will be Held in This City August 23-27. THE INSTRUCTORS Two Have Already Been Selected---Two More to be Secured. County School Superintendent E. S. Christen is getting his work lined up for the. annual teachers’ Institute which will be held In this city, Au gust 23-27. The place has not been decided upon, but it will probably be the court room or the central school building. Mr. Christen is not decided as to whether a general or sectional institute will be held. There may be a sectional institute, one division for , high school, another for primary and , another for grammer grade teachers. , In case of the sectional institute, the . school building would be necessary) on account of providing greater room. ■ Two instructors are already assured. One is Dr. C. G. Gordinier, of the Pennsylvania state normal, who w’ll I have charge of the English and educational work. Another is Mrs. Rose t M. R. Mikels, of the English departr ment in the Indianapolis high school, i formerly of Chicago University. Her ■ Instruction here will, however, be in f English in the primary grades. Music 3 and domestic, science instructors have - not yet been secured.

STILL IT RAINS St. Mary’s River Reaches High Stage—Lowlands East of Town Flooded. HARVEST IS DELAYED Farmers Are Discouraged— Rain Very Good for the Fruits This Year. F - - Tiie continued rains have flooded the St. Mary’s river, as it has other

streams of the county, and the river today reached one of the highest periods of the season. The lowlands east of the city are flooded, water standing far beyond the site of the Chautauqua tent in the Ahr field, and laso far Into the corn fields at the north. Farmers over the county are becoming discouraged over the harvesting of their crops. Fields are too soft to allow the use of the binders and the oats crop is suffering much. While some cradling in the old-time manner has been done, some are turning their hogs into the oats fields to let them do the work of garnering. Potatoes, it is feared, may rot in the ground. Fruits are very plentiful and are very luscious this year, the rains being conducive to their maturing. Plums, apples, peaches and berries of all kinds are plentiful and of very good quality. One farmer who came to town today, reports having at least fifty bushels of plums from his orchard. o CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. Postmaster J. W. Bosse has received announcement of civil service examination to be held at Fort Wayne at various dates from. August 17 to September 16, for government positions. Further informatio ncan be secured at the postoffiee. o At Honduras, Better Known as “Hungry Hook,” Will be Scene of Great FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL On Saturday Evening, August 14—Read the Bills They are Unique. “Rooster” B. F. Fisher, head of the Roost at Honduras, the little town west of Decatur, known as “Hungry Hook,” has just announced the coming of the great Friendship Festival to be held at the Roost on Saturday evening, August 14, 1915. Os course, everybody in the country is invited and one of the biggest, grandest and happiest times of your life is assured. The bills that Mr. Fisher is now having printed are very unique and will furnish you a good laugh if ybu just take the time to read them. Tile whole and complete program is given. There will be plenty of good things to eat and a world of amusement fur nished. Remember the big doings of Saturday evening. August 14. o GARY TO REGULATE JITNEYS. (United Press Service) Gary. Ind., Aug. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat)—With the state having refused twice to regulate the jitney busses, this city has taken upon itself the problem of regulating its thirty-five jitneys. The local jitney busses are among tiie first in the state to be compelled to abide by city rulings. Chief of Police Heints in a lecture to the jitney drivers in his office recently laid down the following rules: Passengers must be loaded and unloaded at curbs only; cutting around center poles at corners is prohibited; cars must be stopped when a proceeding street car stops: all drivers except owners must have a chauffeur’s license; violations of the rules will be punishable by heavy fines, according to Chtef Henitz. o — FESTIVAL OPENED. (a.)|Aaas ssaaj popun) Vallonia, Ind., Aug. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —This little town, which claims the distinction of being the second oldest in the state, opened its two-day mid-summer festival with an elaborate celebration and home-, coming today.

| COMMISSION AT BLOOMINGTON. (I’nltp<i Press Service) Bloomington, Ind., Aug. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The state public service conimlsslon met here to- • day for the second time in twelve months to straighten out the city's waterworks tangle. Little less than a year ago the commission mot to ad vise a method to relieve the city's drought. Since then tiie new reservoir has been completed and the city has plenty of water. The question upon which the city is now asking advice is how to get tills water to the city with a bankrupt treasury. Several months ago a number of local bankers offered to finance a new plant. The city council turned down the offer and instructed Mayor Harris to obtain permission of the public service commission to allow an outside company to build the plant. The

Chamber of Commerce has come to the support of the offer of the city's bank- • ers and appeared before the commis- : sion today asking that Mayor Harris’ petition be not acted upon. i o LEASE ROOMS Dr. J. S. Coverdale & Son Have Offices in Second Floor of Schafer Block. BY OCTOBER FIRST Lease Five Rooms Fronting on Second Street—Masons to Have Third Floor. Dr. J. S. Coverdale and son. E. G. Coverdale, have leased five rooms on the second floor of the new Schafer block, and after October 1, will occupy same with their offices. The suite taken by this firm of physicians will front on Second street and will be handsome and convenient quarters. The senior member of the firm is one of the oldest practictioners in this city, while Dr. E. G. Coverdale is an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist. The Schafer block will be a modern one, as well as one of the most attractive buildings in this part es the state. It wil be steam heated and arranged in every way for the convenience of the tenants as well as 'he patrons of those who occupy it The Masonic lodge has leased the third floor and that section is now being partitioned by Contractors Mann & Christen, and finished according to specifications which were prepared by Oscar Hoffman, the well known architect. o BANNER FAIR AT CELINA. Good Program of Entertainment at the B.ickeye Town August 18 to 20. The next great event of the year is the big banner fair at Celina, Ohio. August 18 to 20. The Mercer county fair lias achieved an enviable repu tation of being the next best thing to the state fair and the fair of August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 gives promise of surpassing all previous fairs. This year will see the finest line of free attractions ever offered. The Bedford ac robats wil give daily exhibitions, which alone is well wortli going many miles to see, and will justify the many thousands who usually come, to attend this year. The Ohio experiment station, under the management of Horatio Markley, assisted by Mr. Nicodemus of Van Wert, and others, will make a great exhibit throughout the week, which no one can afford to miss. Days can be spent, profitably in studying this exhibit. Besides the many free attractions the secretary has booked a number of high-class pay shows, the merry-go-round, the ferris wheel, the ocean dip, and high class froms os amusement will be found. No track in Ohio or Indiana will have as many good race horses. Look at the following list of big race events: Tuesday, August 17. 2:30 Pace—Puree, $350. 2:10 Pace —Purse, $350. Boys’ Novelty Race —Purse, $75. Wednesday, August 18. 2:30 Trot—Purse, $350. 2:18 Pace —Purse, $350. 2:17 Trot—Purse, $350. Thursday, August 19. 2:15 Pace —Purse, $350. 2:22 Trot—Purse, $350. 2:12 Pace —Purse, $350. Friday, August 20. i 2:19 Trot —Purse, $350. . 2:21 Pace —Purse, $350. ; Three-year-old Pace—Purse $250. 1 Excursions on ail railroads. Your i friends will be there, and looking for you. W. A. HAMILTON, Sec'y, Mendon, Ohio.

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fl TERRIBLE TRIP Taken by Martin Krueckeberg and Family by Auto to Richmond. THROUGH THE FLOODS Water to Axle of Car in Many Places—Made Return Trip. Martin Krueckeberg, a well known farmer of northeast of the city, was in town fn/loir «•«<! l»io

in town today, and his friends are ! congratulating him on having made successfully what was a terrible automobile trip to Richmond and return, Tuesday, through the floods. In man}’ places water stood in the roads over the axle of the automobile. When they passed through Portland, children were swimming in the city streets through which their auto went. Between Geneva and Berne, they passed through axle-deep water a distance of a quarter of a mile. Nevertheless the trip of eighty-five miles was made in six hours, going and in four hours, returning. They left here Tuesday morning and returned Tuesday night. Besides danger of skidding into the roadside ditches, the greatest danger was of the water deadening the engine, yet the Studebaker six ploughed through without a stop. in the party were Mr. Krueckeberg and wife, his father, Henry Kruecgeberg; Miss Hanna Krueckeberk; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Buuck and Miss Sophia Schroeder. They went to visit his mother, who is in the hospital there. On the trip there they went through rain from here to Winchester. where it ceased. At Geneva, the Wabash river was so high that the water was beating against the bridge. SHETLAND PONIES Will Be On Sale In This City On August 16th. Here's some good news for tiie many little fellows who are crazy about owning a nice Shetland pony. Some were disapiiointed because they could not get the one given away at the dog and pony show, but now comes the chance of your life to buy one at your own bid. Tiie Jones brothers proprietors of the Jones’ Bitter Ridge Shetland Pony farm of Redkey, Ind., will offer at public auction at the Decatur horse sale barns on first street Monday August 16, 1915, 50 head of the finest Shetland ponies ever born. In connection with the ponies you will be able to buy buggies and pony harness at tiie auction. Watch for their announcement in Saturday’s paper. A fine pony at your own hid. ——_o THREE GOOD REELS Manager Parent of the Crystal announces that for this evening he lias secured three excellent reels. The first is entitled “The Girl Engineer” an episode of “The Hazards of Helen” being released by tiie Kalem company, the second is a Vitagraph comedy en : titled “Whose Husband?" and the third a Biograph drama entitled “Jean, The Faithful." For tomorrows program the big three reel feature story entitled "The Face of the Madonna" lias been secured. This is a Kalem release. In connection with this a Charlie Chaplin comedy entitled “His New Profession” will also be given, all for five cents. Beginning with tomorrow a Chaplin reel will be on the program every' Friday in connection with the regular program. o FATHER EBERLE A LEADER. Valparaiso, Ind., Aug. s—The county commissioners have ordered a local option election in Westchester township, to be held September 1. Six saloons are affected. The Rev. J. A. Bescherer, Lutheran minister, and Ezra Brody, a county councilman, are named as inspectors. The Rev. C. A. Brown, pastor of the Chesterton Methodist church, and the Rev. Father L. A. Eberle of the Catholic church, appeared before the commissioners in support of the “dry” element. Father Eberle is well known here. — o BUYS A NEW PAIGE Yesterday H. M. Beery one of Adams County’s prominent farmers living in Kirkland township bought a new 1916 medel, 6 cylinder Paige automobile from the local agent W. H. Dettinger. The car is a beauty and will be delivered to Mr. Beery within a few days.