Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 191, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 191.

TO CEASE MEDDLING I IN MEXICAN AFFAIRS GENERAL CARRANZA SENDS SECRETARY LANSING AND LATIN-AMERICAN DIPLOMATS A TERSE NOTE OF WARNING

TROOPSfIRE SENT Four Companies of Regulars Sent by Special Train to Mexican Border. TWO U. S. BATTLESHIPS New Hampshire and Louisiana Steaming South-ward-Notes Conflict. (United Press Service I 'Washington. D. C ..hr. 11 (Special to Dally Democrat i The Mexican Situation developed rapidly this afternoon. General Carranza sent a note to Secretary Lansing advising him to cease meddling in Mexican affairs. Carranza warned each of the LatinAmerican diplomats to keep his country out of the Pan-Amercan conference on Mexican affairs. Lansing received a strangely contradictory report from Consul Silliman that Vera Cruz is quiet and that the Carranza government had issued a proclamation deprecating anti-Ameican demonstrations. It directly conflicted with reports from Commander McNamee of the Vera Cruz naval forces. General Funston rushed four companies comprising the Third battalion of the Ninth infantry by social train to the Brownsville border country following reports that the Mexican bandit situation is critical. Carranza's message was made public shortly before Lansing in New York opened the final conference with the Latin-American diplomats to reach an agreement on the Mexican problem. His defiant utterances were addressed to Washington and the diplomats at an hour when American battleships were known to be steaming toward Vera Cruz. Carranza also asked the United States to permit the revolution in Mexico to take its course. He added the following statement concerning the Brazilian minister who had been acting for the United States: “I regret to say that the minister has been one of the persons who has brought the greatest evil on Mexico’s republic and who in a certain way may be responsible for the present status of our relations with the government of the United States.” Carranza said that paragraph was meant for the Brazilian government, but the administration's Mexican program does not contemplate the use of armed force, despite the preparations that are being made. This was emphatically declared by a high official today. The border will be defended, however. Washington, Aug. 11,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Orders concentrating all available regular troops on the Mexican border were looked for here some time today. Secretary Garrison significantly admitted today that three army transports are at Galveston and another at New York ready to sail, presumably, though lie did not say 30, for Mexican waters. Secretary Garrison had in conference with him, ail war department officials through whom a concentration order would be Issued. The navy department declared at 9 A. M. that no announcement will be made concerning the destination of the battleships New Hampshire Louisiana until that destination has been reached. This was considered as meaning Vera Cruz with certainty as there are no apparent reasons for secrecy were they bound for any other port. Mexican development were awaited here with intensest anxiety. Navy and war department offi clals were prepared to shape then courses on the shortest notice accord Ing to advises from Vera Cruz, Nevs York or direct from the president at (Bornlsh. The sudden alarm was deem

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* ed likeliset from Vera Cruz. An outbreak of violence was considered n distinct possibility. Protection would be given foreigners, it was said at the state department by Henry Wood. Sofia, Bui., Aug. 10, —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The possibility that Bulgaria may yet abandone her neutrality and fall upon the back of Turkey was materially increased today by news reaching here from other Balkan capitals. The Bulgarian foreign office was informallytold that Serbiu Is willing to make important concessions if Itoumania and* Greece adopt a more conciliatory attitude in the present negotiations. The nature of a message from Athens was not disclosed but representatives of the allies declared it contained representations from tlie Greece government (Jiat aroused high hopes that both Greece and Bulgaria may agree to enter the war on the side of the allies. Petrograd. Aug. 11.—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The fortress of Kovno, now under heavy attack by the Germans may be evacuated by the Russians before the end of the week, it was admitted today in military eir cles. Berlin. Aug 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The entire Russian line from lomaz south to Novogeorgievsk is in full retreat. An official statement from the war office announced the capture of Benjaminow fortress east of Novogeorgievsk. Washington, Aug. 11, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—An answer to Germany’s latest Frye note was sent Tuesday night, it was learned today. It was understood it accepted damages without waiving the American claim that sinking of the Frye was unwarranted, a proposition the administration has agreed to arbitrate. oCOMMISSION GIVES FINDING (United Press Servioa) Washington. Aug. 11,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The interstate commerce commission today gave out its finding in the western rate advance case. The decision is a technical victory for the railroad but r.n actual victory for the shippers. ——o HOOSIER HISTORY IN TABLOID (Prepared for the United Press by the Centennial Department of the Indiana Historical Commission.) Early Traveling. In the earlier territorial period when the wilderness was still untraced by roads, there was little use for wagons. People walked or rode horseback. In the absence of bridges every wide stream must be forded. In , case a tree had fallen across, the . horse had to "toe the log.” "The few , who made themselves wagons, as time , passed,” writes Julia Levering, in ’ “Historic Indiana,” “made their har- \ ness of strips of deer hide and hiek- ! ory bark, and the horse collars were braided with corn husks. But horses ' were pretty scarce, and two men would ' often ‘ride the tie’ on their way to town. That is, one would ride a mile 1 or two, then tie the hore and walk on. 1 When the other man came up, he J would untie the horse and ride until ' he overtook his companion. When a 1 man and his wife went on a journey, - she rode behind on the same horse; 3 generally both carried a child in their i arms.” i- -o William Zwick went to Fort' Way.ie this afternoon to call on his daughter, Leona, at the Lutheran hospital, r s The Progressive class of the Presbyterlan Sunday School has announced j. a novel event for next Monday evenr inf. A pie auction, at which home 1- made pies of all kinds will be offered w for sale to the highest bidder, will it, be held at the Herald office. Everya- body is invited.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening,August 11, 1915.

PRETTY_WEDD!N6 i Miss Isabel Strebig of Fort , Wayne and Joseph F. Smith Married IN THAT CITY Bride and Groom Well Known Here—Have Been Guests at Gerard Home. A pretty wedding that took place at the church of the Precious Blood at S o’clock Tuesday morning was that of Miss Isabel Strebig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Strebig, of 1418 Wells street, and Mr. Joseph F. Smith, a young man, employed at the Bowser works. Rev. Father Hummer officiated at the nuptial mass. Miss Gabrielle Strebig, a sister of the bride, ami Mr. Joseph Bauman were the bridesmaid and groomsman. The bride’s costume was a very pretty dress of white trimmed with lace and embroidery. She wore a veil held to her hair with a wreath of smilax and sweetpeas. The bride carried her prayerbook which had a marker of ribbon and swansonia. The bridesmaid was gowned in a pink satin witli white chiffon overdress and site carried a bouquet of pink roses. The wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home and then the bridal party started on an automobile ride. Later in the day together with a couple of young friends, the bride and groom went on a trip to James and Clear lakes. They are to he gone two weeks. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Smith will go to housekeeping in a residence on Maumee avenue. Both bride and groom have many friends who are interested in their future happiness.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. The Misses Strebig is well known here, having been guests of the Misses Irene and Marguerite Gerard. THE JULf COUNT And Weight of Mail Completed—Were 743,426 Pieces Delivered by THE RURAL CARRIERS Route Eleven Has Largest Number —Weight Was 8,646 Pounds. The count and weight of mail collected and delivered by the twelve rural carriers working from the Decatur postoffice, for the month of July has been completed. During July the twelve carriers delivered a total of 7411,426 pieces, weighing a total of 8,646 pounds. Ray Christen, carrier on route eleven, delivered 6,929 pieces, which, the report shows, was the greatest number of the twelve carriers. The total number of pieces collected fs 7,901. weighing 1,046 pounds. The count of rural mail is made quarterly ami adds to the work of the carriers. Several automobiles are used here for the delivery and collection of mail on the rural routes, and several motorcycles are also used. The latter means has been tabooed by the postal department, the new order to go into effect in January. HEAVIEST RAIN James S. Moses, prominent St. Marys township farmer, reported at noon today that his community had the heaviest rainfall of the season this morning, the rain coming down in torrents. The streams are bank full and rushing swiftly to empty their great volumes into the river. The oats crops is totally ruined. o TO HAVE MISSION FEAST The mission feast will be held next : Sunday at the Magley Reformed church. The Decatur congregation will have no service here but will at- . tend at Magley. 1 BIBLE CLASS MEETING 5 There will be no more meetings of 1 Ward 111, District 2 of the Community 1 Bible Classes until the first Tuesday - in September at which time the meeting will be with Mrs, W. J. Myers.

| FRENCH-RUNYON REUNION P The French & Runyon reunion w'll he held in the Meshberger grove Sunday, Aug. 15th al stop 65 on the B. D. t &C. Interurban line. Prof. M. M. Dunbar of Bluffton and Judge Smith of Decatur, Rev. Hell of Linn Grove and others are on the program. The LinnGrove band will furnish good music there will he good deelamatons and - good quartettes and good old fashioned dinner free for all. Come and lets have a good old time with our friends. | CHESTER HALL, Sec. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all those who so kindly cared for our boy and brother when he got. hurt at Toledo yesterday , and we also thank those who contributed money. Thanking you for your 1 kindness. MRS. W. L. STANLEY AND FAMILY o

BAN IS PLACED On the Sending of Lucky Stones Through Mails Says an Order. SENT TO POSTOFFICES Business Which Netted Promoters $44,000 Annually Given “Black Eye.’ An order has been received at the various postoffices to the effect that hereafter “lucky stones” will be barred from the mails. As a result, a business which has netted its promoters about $44,000 annually in recent years has been given a “black eye.” The order is directed against Captain Rand, Walter I. Rand and W. I. Rand, at 270 Tremont street, Boston. The department says: “The representations which induce the purchase of said stones are to the effect that they are rare, hard toprocure and of great value, and that they possess mysterious powers, by means j of which lost jewelry is restored, true and false friends pointed out, the sick are healed, the poor come into possession of wealth, the unemployed secure work, hard luck is banished and hundreds of secrets are revealed. “The evidence shows that these stones are found in abundance and that Rand purchased them from dealers in New York, London and Colombo, Ceylon, by the thousands at from two and one-half to fifteen cents apiece, and that said stones are often defective in that they show internal seams upon the outer surface, which, however, Rand attempts to induce persons to believe are not flaws, but are peculiar marks of these so-called lucky stones, which he calls magic mirrors, and states that because thereof, those favored mortals who are gifted with the illumination of the astral light can, by the aid of this peculiarity, read on the surfaces of said stones the reflections of the past and the promises of the future.” o A QUIET WEDDING Jacob Elwood Brewster and Dora Klopfenstein from South Part of County. WERE MARRIED HERE At Methodist Parsonage at Noon by the Rev. D. T. Stephenson. The Methodist parsonage on Monroe street wa3 the scene of a quiet wedding at noon today. The contracting parties were Jacob Elwood Brewster and Miss Dora Klopfenstein, who live near Geneva. The couple were unattended and the ceremony was performed by tlie Rev D. T. Stephenson. Mr. and Mrs. Brewster returned to their home in the south part of the ■ county on the afternoon train. The groom is a young farmer and is a son of Winfield Brewster. The bride is a daughter of John Klopfenstein. i They are excellent young people and r deserve the good wishes given them, r The marriage license issued to • them was tlie first granted thus far this August in Adams county.

GOVERNORS DAY At Fair Will be Friday, October First—Governor Ralston AND STATE OFFICIALS Will be Here—lnvitation Committee Returned Last Night from Capital. Friday, October 1, will be Governor's Day at the Adams county fair to be held here in Steele’s park. Governor Ralston was Invited by a special dele-

gation from here and has consented to come on that date and speak. A number of the state officers and other officials will accompany him here and will also make speeches. Tlie committee on invitation from here left Monday for Indianapolis and returned last evening, having been successful in their mission. The party included Judge D. E. Smith. Free Frisinger, Representative R. C. Parrish and Byard Smith, making the trip in the Frisinger automobile. The governor’s party will come by way of Bluffton in the morning, where they will be met by a delegation from this city and conveyed here by automobile. With Governor Ralston will be Charles A. Greathouse, superintendent of public instruction: Dale Crittenberger, auditor of state; Senator Fred Van Nuys of Anderson; R. K. Erwin, judge of the supreme court; Homer Cook, secretary of state, and his deputy, Herman L. Center; Geo. Bittler, treasurer of state, and others, all of whom will speak during the day. The exact time of the governor’s speech has not been announced. This will probably be one of the biggest days of the fair, which has already listed many attractions. WAS A SUCCESS Methodist Picnickers Have Fine Time—ldeal Weather for Excursion. WERE 451 PAID FARES One Accident—Harry Stanley Falls from Teeter and Breaks Arm. There were 451 paid fares on the Methodist Sunday school excursion picnic excursion to Walbridge park, Toledo, Ohio, yesterday. Besides this, there were many children under the age of paid fares, who attended, making a large delegation. Os this number 274 were from Decatur; sixty from Pleasant Mills and 117 from Willshire, Ohio.” The day was an ideal one, both as far as the weather was concerned, and general enjoyment, the weather man seemingly specially favoring the Methodists, as they have never had a had day for their picnics. The train left here at 6:45 over the Clover Leaf, being fifteen minutes late and arrived at Toledo at 10:45. The usual good time, with the many attractions of the park, was in order. Stanley Boy Breaks Arm. There was one accident, the first that has occurred at any of the picnics. The victim was Harry Stanley, aged ten or twelve, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley. With another boy, he was sitting on one of the teeterhoards, that whirl as well as “seesaw.” He was given a push in some way, that sent him off. In the fall he threw out one of his arms to catch himself, and both bones of the forearm just above the wrist, were broken off, folding the hand back. He was taken to a doetor and made comfortable, and returning to the park, continued to enjoy himself. The accident happened between one and two o’clock in the afternoon, after the day had been well enjoyed. He was very plucky and never whimpered at any time. A collection was taken and the physician paid, leavng a balance of twelve dollars to compensate the boy in a measure for his pain and suffering.

I ABOUT THE SICK. Mrs. Phil Miehls woh has been quite ill is somewhat better but ts confined to the house the greater part of the . time. Mrs. James Ross continues to show Improvement at the hospital In Fort Wayne, where she underwent an operation for the removal of the gall duct. She will not he home, however, until ) übout three weeks. Mrs. It. W. Sliolty is recovering I slowly from a recent injury in a fall when the ligaments of her shoulder and arm were sprained and she was badly bruised. DAUGHTER IS BORN i A four pound girl baby was born a , few days ago to Mr. and Mrs. Will Kuebler of near Van Wert, Ohio, they formerly lived here. Mrs. Kuebler was formerly Miss Osie Magner.

1, - o THE COURT NEWS Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway to be Offered for Sale Again Tomorrow. THE EMBARGO RAISED On Marriage Licenses To-day-First in AugustHunters’ Licenses. The Fort Wayne & Springfield railway will again be offered for sale tomorrow, Thursday, August 12. by Receiver French Quinn. The last sale was held May 4, when Mesdames Dirkson and Koenig were the highest bidders. They did not comply with the terms of the payment of the purchase price in the required time, however, and forfeited their SI,OOO guarantee. The road was then readvertised for tomorrow. A company of old stockholders was reorganized and will be among the bidders. The embargo on marriage license was lifted this morning when one was granted to Jacob Elwood Brewster, farmer born July 18, 1890, son of Winfield Brewster, to wed l>ora Klopfenstein, born October 12, 1894. daughter of John Klopfenstein. This is the first license issued this month. Hunters’ and fishers' licenses were . granted to A. J. Smith, Lawrence Voglewede, Floyd G. Rogers, H. P. ( McGill, E. A. Goldner. o METHODIST PRAYER SERVICE Mrs. Daniel Erwin will lead the prayer meeting at the Methodist church this evening, which bjtins at 7:30. EveryboSy is invited. — o WILL GIVE SOCIAL The Young Mens class of the Bono t Sunday school will give a social Sat- j urday evening on the church lawn. The public is cordially invited to attend. FILMS HOPE And Good Cheer, for Public Welfare Benefit, Will be Shown in MOVING PICTURES At the Crystal Sunday Aft-ernoon-Show is Absolutely Free. Films of hope and good cheer, for those threatened with tuberculosis, and also for those who have the interest of public welfare at heart, will be shown in moving jiictures, free, at the Crystal theater, Sunday afternoon, August 15. The doors will be open at 2 o'clock and the first film will be run at 2:30. This Is absolutely free to all and everybody Is Invited. The reels are entitled “Hope” and “The Temple of Moloch,” and will show conditidns. and also the means of prevention of tuberculosis and ■ other diseases which are great men- ■ aces to communities. i The films come under the auspices [ of the Adams County Society for the r Study and Prevention of Tuberculo- - sis, and are sent out by the national j association. I

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DID THE PLOWING i > Tractor Demonstration at Champaign, 111., a Very Successful Event. PLOUGHED TOUGH SOIL Thirty-two Tractors Took Part—Thousands of People Were Present. The first two days of the demonstration were given over simply to examination of tlie tractors wPh such demonstrations of their mechanism as could be given without field work.

Despite this handicap sales were brisk I and a number of orders closed by the I manuwacturers. People came in large numbers, something like 3000 visiting tlie grounds on Tuesday and 7000 to 8000 on Wednesday. Wednesday night the news went out that a 40 acre field of tough old sod had been found five miles northwest of town which could be plowed on Thursday, notwithstanding the water logged condition of the country. Tlie tractors moved out to this land Thurhday forenoon and special trains combined with extensile automobile service took 10,000 people out to see this first plowing. On Thursday afternoon the field demonstration moved to the Hobbs farm southwest of Champaign and 28 tractors all of different makes and types plowed 80 acres of land. The Thursday demonstration was witnessed by 12,000 people. The demonstration will be repeated at Champaign next year. At a banquet Thursday evening given by the publications promoting tlie show ihe Champaign Chamber of Commerce through its president, Mr. Swanncll and the State University through Dean Davenport extended a cordial invitation to tractor manufacturers to come back to Champaign next year and assured unlimited support. Pres. Bartholomew of the Avery Company, and others, went on record as favoring Champaign and expressed entire satisfaction both with the management and results of tlie demonstration just closed. The tractor men themselves were surprised at the volume of inquiry and orders orginating at (he Champaign show, indicating that popular interest in the farm tractor for 1 the medium size farm is growing fast- ’ er than ever the men in tlie business 1 tiave previously realized. THE TATTOED HAND This evenings program at tlie Crystal theater consists of the two reel episode of the “The Girl Detective” featuring Cleo Ridgley entitled “The Tattoed Hand.” This feature is considered as one of the most baffling and interesting detective stories in I the series. In addition a Vitagra oh ! comedy featuring Flora Finch will he given entitled Strictly Neutral. Tomorrow a single reel feature entitled “The Sort of Girl Who Comes From Heaven’ ’ with Earle Williams and j Anita Stewart in the leading roles will be given in connection with an Essanay drama enttled "The Tie That Binds" and an episode of “The Hazards of Helen” entitled “The Race for the Crossing.” OWNERS ARE INDICTED (United Press Service) Chicago, Aug. 11.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Six of tlie owners and officers of the Eastland, sunk in the Chicago river with a loss of nearly 1,000 lives, were indicted by the state grand Jury today. They are charged with manslaughter and criminal negligence. Judge Kersten at once issued capiases for the arrest of the indicted men. The jury recommended the steamship inspection service be trans- , ferred from the department of commerce and labor to the direction of I the navy department. Tlie report plact ed tlie cause of the disaster on over , loading, a faulty ballast tank and on 1 the construction the vessel. 3 O ” 3 160TH. REUNION The annual reunion of the One Hun- '' dred and Sixtieth Indiana Volunteers 1 of the Spanish American war. was held today at Winona Lake. Several from here attended. o— MR. LOWER NO BETTER 1 . j. s. Lower who has been CangerousIly ill and at the point of death, shows no Improvement, remaining about the same.