Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 193, Decatur, Adams County, 13 August 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 193.

MEXICAN NOTE IS NOW BEADY f Seven Pan-American Nations Will Appeal to Factions to Restore Peace. TO BE MADE PUBLIC Probably Sunday—Conditions on Borner Reported Improving. (United Press Service) Washington. Aug. 13,—(Special to Daily Democrat'—The appeal of the ■even Pan-American nations to the warring Mexican factions to restore I peace was ready today for transmission. Secretary Lansing was timer tain whether it could be sent before tomorrow. Probably it will be made public Sunday. Despite Carranza’s hostility toward the plan, officials ex presse,) increased hope that he would respond to it. They said they thought he misunderstood its nature. Official reports indicated improved condi tiona on the Mexican border and quiet at Vera Cruz. Gen. Carranza's military commander at at Matamoras notified Gen. Funston that he can account for everyone of his troops since border trouble began, the Carranza agency here announced today and says he knows personally that none have visited the United States. He alsc ordered military cooperation with Funston to suppress disorders on both sides of the international line. Washington, Aug. LT.—(Special to i Daily Democrat)—Gen. Villa today of sered to eliminate himself from the Mexican situation. He did it in a way however, which helped matters little. “If the peace conference between the factions in Mexico reach a sucessful end” said his mesage, “not only Gen. Villa but all the Civil and military elements affliated with the convention party would be disposed to eliminate themselves if necessary, with the single condition —that the men who are placed in charge of the new situation shall agree to restort constituflonal order and that they i shall not be drawn from the decadent and odious cientifico or reactionary party.” Whatever the Washingtor administrations view, it was certain that the Pan-American governments were firm for the cientifico recogni tion. The Villa announcement conse quently promised immediate compli cations over this issue. The Vil!| communication also, by implication declared against outside intervention “I firmly believe” said the statement in the good will of President Wilson toward Mexico and that the American government will not attempt armed intervention is as much as it has ask ed the cooperation of the Latin American nations, one of them bein? Argentina which declares its apposi tion to such intervention in thy inter nal affairs of Mexico. If President Wilson had a plan of intervention within a period more or less remote he surely would not have inivited Ai gentina to the conference. Washington, Aug. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The American reply to the Austrian protest against ex port of arms to allies as a violation of the spirit of neutrality, war cabled to Ambassador Penfield at Vi enna last night, the state department announced today. The entire reply will reach Penefield by Sunday and will be delivered on Monday, it was said. It was known to uphold Ameri ca's rights to export arms to any belli gerent. Brownsville, Texas, Aug. 13,— (Special to Daily Democrat)-Just like a real war, they had the censorship I'd clamped on here today. From the Sheriff’s peace offices, citizens, up to army offices, silence was the rule regarding border operations. As a result, the usual Mexican rumor factory was operating over time. London. Aug. 13,-(Special to Daily Democrat)— The English eas coas ras again raided by German air craft last night. Six persons were W d and twenty-three injured, ‘he admiralty announced. “Two Zepp ins b - tween 9:30 and 11:15 last night visaed the east coast, dropping incendUry bombs” said the statement Four men and women were killed and thre men, eleven women and nine children injured. All were civilians. Four-

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I teen houses were seriously damaged.. The Zeppllns were engaged at some points by our forces but escaped. One Zepplln however, probably was damaged." Ijist nignt’s raiji brings the total victim of German air attacks on English cities to 78 killed and 231 wounded. Berlin, Aug. 13,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Bavarian troops have captured the important railway center of Siedlce, midway between Warsaw an<) Brest Litovsk. News of the quick capture of Siedlce was received with astonishment here. Because of its importance as a center for railways it was believed hero that the Russians would offer desperate resistance before evacuating. BE MOREJHRIFTY And Live Within One’s Means Says Governor in Letter to THE THRIFT SOCIETY

At San Francisco—Practice Economy and Lead a Simple Life. San Francisco, Cal., Aug 13, —Governor Ralston, of Indiana, believes it is high time Americans were getting back to the simple life and tlie good old days of their sturdy ancestors. A special message from tlie chief executive of hoosierdom was read before the International Congress for Thrift, at the Exposition grounds, today, by S. W. Straus, president of the American Society for Thrift, which is conducting the meeting. Governor Ralston’s call to the simple life was in part as follows: “There is a great deal of gooj citizenship, and good morals, encompassed by the practice of industry and economy and living within one’s means. Many native born Americans might well learn lessons in thrift from the Germans. Scandinavians and other foreigners who have proven so prosperous in this country. If some

of our Americans would curb their

false pride, and would abandon the idea that because they are as good as anybody’ therefore they must somehow or other live as expensively as anybody, which possible conies from the fact of their political equality—they would not only soon prosper n material things, but would become better and more patriotic citizens. A return to the healthy, old-fashioned notion that every man is the architect of his own fortune,would be a real blessing to the country; and it is the province of the American Society tor Thrift to lead the way to that work." It is interesting in this conection that the founder of this great thrift movement in America, S. W. Straus, is a native of Indiana, having been born and raised at Ligonier. —o MADE FLYING TRIP Rube Wilkins and an automobile party from Celina, Ohio, with a fine set of chimes, blew into town today on a special mission of advertising the Celina, Ohio, fair, August 16 to 20. o— — ABOUT THE SICK. Walton Johnson of Sixth street who was stricken with an acute attack of appendicitis is complicated with acute nephritis, is slightly better today. Tom Gallogley is on the sick list. Miss Maria Robinson of Root township is quite ill at the home of her brother, Perry Robinson, on North Second street. She is ill of a complication of diseases, with a weakness of the heart. — TO TEST PRIMARY LAW Vincennes, Ind., Aug. 13,— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Suit to test the direct primary law passed by the 1915 legislature was filed today in the Knox circuit court by George W. Lott. Lott was candidate for auditor of state on the Progressive ticket last fall. The case will be carried to the supreme court for a ruling. —o The Misses Lucile Smith and Catherine will return this evening from Terre Haute where they have been attending the state normal.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening,

A BIG BRASS BAND Many Good Speakers and Many Attractions Will Enliven the Day OF BIG S. S. PICNIC Given by Calvary Evangelical Church, Saturday, August 21. Under the auspicies of the Calvary E. V. G. Sunday School, east of this city, there will be held a large Sunday School picnic Saturday, August 21, in the beautiful grove one-half mile south of the church. A large number of visiting Sunday schools will be in attendance they having already sent their acceptance of the invitation to attend. Therefore indications point to a very large attendance. The several different committees having charge of arrangements wish to inform the public that it is their greatest ambition to give a picnic in every sense of the word, and they are working hard to see that every visitor old or young will immensely enjoy every moment of the day. A grand supply of talented speakers will he on the programme. A large brass band will be in attendance and furnish special music. Lunch and refreshments served on the ground. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Remember the time and place and join tlie happy throng. Saturday, August 21, grove one-hrlf mile south of Calvary church. COMMITTEE.

TO help farmers Decatur Merchants Will Volunteer Service in Harvesting Crops. TO WORK IN FIELDS As Soon as Weather Permits—Business Men to Meet Tonight. Help the farmers save their crops They will surely need your assistance in tlie corn, wheat and oat fields as soon as we get a few deal days. The past rainy weather hat made it impossible for the farmers to get in their crops and as a result they are still standing water-soaked in the fields, but as soon as the weather clears off there will be a mad rush foi harvest hands and no doubt very few

can be found. In order to save the crops the work of harvesting will have to be done at once and for this reason the Decatur Merchants’ asso elation has volunteered its help, free of charge to any farmer in Adams county, and will work hand in hand with them in the fields in an effort to save the crops. This plan was first thought of by President Herman J Yager of the Merchants' association and in order to get all the business men in on the good work he has called a meeting for tonight at eight o’clock at the library. It will be determined how many men will volunteer their service and a committee will be appointed to keep in touch with the farmers and send as many men to the fields as the farmers will need. Now this is doing some mighty good work, and it is without doubt the farmers all over the county will need some help the first nice day that comes along. Get into your overalls, hook on a pair of boots, “kid” gloves, and then get to work. Besides doing the biggest open-hearted favor in your life you'll enjoy the work. The farmers should get in touch with Mr. Yager or the committee appointed to look after the help. —_ o Mrs. Al Burdg has returned from Indianapolis and Daleville, where she attended a meeting of the state Pocahontas board which has charge of the orphanage of this lodge. She stopped off at Marion on her way home and made a short visit with her son. William J- Burdg and family. The William Burdg family is remodeling their home into a nice six room bungalow, with all modern improvements.

WHEAT TAKES A SLIDE (United Press Service) Chicago, Aug. 13,—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Wheat opened down today as the result of the story’s of the concellation of wheat contracts for shipment to the allies. September wheat lost one point at the opening over Thursdays close and In fifteen minutes had lost an additional 1%. December lost 2'4 on the start anil regained '4 In fifteen minutes.* Contracts aggregating over 2,000,000 bushels of wheat for September shipment have been cancelled by the allies at heavy loss to the buyers. Chicago grain dealers could not understand it. If the 15,000,000 bushel contracts outstanding should be canceled it would mean a big break. CARTEMEUNION Annual Reunion Held at Home of Will Bowers at Wren, 0., Yesterday. A FINE TIME

Will Teeple Elected Presi-dent—Thirty-one Attend the Gathering. The annual reunion of tlie Carter family was held yesterday at the home of Will Bowers at Wren, Ohio. Thirty-one members of the famili were present ana enjoyed the day delightfully in the renewing of old as sociations. There was a program o' recitations and talks, with recitationby Mary Gulick, Miss Majors and others. A fine dinner was also .\jreae at the noon hour and the day was a pleasant one in all respects in spitof the disagreeable weather of thpast several days. The following offi cers were elected for the new year: president, William Teeple; vice-presi dent, Richard Carter; secretary, Miss Mayme Teeple. The reunion will b< held again next year at the same place. Charles Gulick of Auburn pass ej through the city today noon en route home from the reunion.

UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES Sum heartless burglars bruk ini’ Ole Mis’ Lickticut’s house 't cthui day an’ stole several lengths of croch ed lace ter guest towel ends. Th' lo kal amature detecktive ev a-watchin th’ klose-lines uv the Bingville resi dents fer khies t’ th’ theft. to beTbigTay Decatur Will be Represent ed at Celebration of Reformed Orphanage IN FORT WAYNE

Special Car from Here May Go—Decatur Band to Furnish Music. The Decatur friends and members of the Gqrman Reformed congregation and others will attend the annual an niversary celebration of the German Reformed orphans’ home near Fort Wayne next Thursday. The city band from here will furnish music for the occasion. It is the intention of the congregation to charter a special car to make the trip if enough can be se cured to go. Any one desiring to gc should telephone the pastor, the Rev. Stdlte. An elaborate program of en tertainment has been prepared and a splendid time will be assured those who attend. . , o TWO OVERLANDS SOLD IN WEEK The Holthouse Fireproof garage sold this week two Overland automobiles one going to Emerson Beavers of this city and the other to W. C. Werling of Preble. Both cars of the 1916 model. FRIDAY, THE THIRTEENTH Have you had any “bad luck” today. If you have you will probably attribute it to this being Friday, the Thirteenth. If you have had any good luck you may attribute it to the same thing.

August 13, 1915.

ENJOYEDTHE DAY Spanish-American 160th Vets Had a Fine Time at Winona Lake. AT THE REUNION On Wednesday—Will be Held at Blue Lake Next Year. The 1916 reunion of the 160 Indiana Spanish American Vets will be held at Blue Lake near Churubusco where just one member of the 160th, John Rapp, of Company G„ resides. He has charge of the privileges at Blue and assured his comrades that they would be shown a good time if they came to that place. Company G. of Columbia City, will have charge of arrangements for the 1916 reunion. For the 1916 reunion association Major J. R. Harrison, of Columbia City, was elected Colonel. There were 125 comrades present at the reunion held Wednesday of this week at Winona Lake. Those present from here were John D, Andrews, Frank S. Peterson, James Buchman and William Noll, J. D. Andrews was elected lieutenant colonel for Company “B” for the sixth time in succession. William Noll was a member of the committee to select the place for next year. They report that the Warsaw boys made good arrangements.

THE COURT NEWS Did You Get One?—County Clerk Sending Out Notices He Has Money. ARE WITNESS FEES And Sums Due Heirs of Estates to be Paid to Them —Other Notes. After the sale of the interurban yes terday, Special Judge R. H. Hartford of Portland, approved the report of the receiver of the sale of the prop erty and franchises of the railwaycompany, the sale to be confined by the court upon the payment of the bal ance of the purchase money within six ty days. The entry is to be according to a draft submitted to the court and delivered to the clerk. County Clerk Ferdinand Bleeki and his deputy, L. L. Baumgartner, are sending out statements to those t< whom witness fees and other fees are due them from money now in the hands of the clerk. The total of some $6,000 or $7,000, from fees paid in for witnesses, or due heirs from estates, or other fees. Os this amount, $3,000 alone is due one widow from her life estate in her husband’se property. 11 you get a statement, call at the clerk’s office, get your money and receipt for it.

Hunters' and fishers’ licenses have been granted to Dale Osborn, Joe Johns and A. W. Gerard. Real estate transfers: United States patent deed to Charles Hilde, 80 acres of Monroe township; United States patent deed; Barbara Kriegel to will iam Von Gunten, SO acres of Monroe township, $10,400. — o -— SLAYER IS CAPTURED t South Bend, Ind., Aug. 13,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The police were confident today that in Silas B. Eversole, former Dunkird minister, they held the slayer of Hazel Macklin, who was strangled to death nearly a year ago. They said Eversole had made enough assertions before he knew he was to be arrested, to fasten the crime on him. His son, Bristol was held in Goshen and the father was held here. The police say Eversole was ousted from the Dunkird church following scandies in relation with girls and women.

GASOLINE ELEVEN CENTS John D. has enough money. This morning it was announced by all the garages and other places handling gasoline that the auto juice would be sold for eleven cents a gallon instead of twelve which has been the price for some time. The auto owners will now save one cent on a gallon, which will enable them to go a little further on less money. o MURDERER HANGED (United Press Service) London, Aug. 13, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—George J. Smith, "bridesbath” murderer died on the gallows today for the killing of Beatrice Muudy, one of his three wives who died mysteriously in their bath tubs.

NEW GAME LAW Will be Effective in October—Department of Agriculture WILL ENFORCE IT Deplore Fact That Some State Laws do Not Conform to Federal. — — * Washington. D. C., Aug. 12 —Witli

the approach of the open season for shooting wild fowl the United States department of agriculture is warning sportsmen that the federal regulations «» amended October 1, 1914, will bt strictly enforced. Some misunder standing has arisen from the fact that the various state laws do not always conform to the federal regulations. This is regarded as unfortunate, but in such cases tlie department must in sist upon the observance of the fed eral regulations. The department will consider an recommendations submitted in goo< faith for amendment of the regula .tions, but will hold no public hearing thereon, nor will it amend the reguli tions prior to October 15, 1915. It : the purpose of the department to cor form the regulations to the wishes c the majority of sportmen so far a it can be done, and at the same tini give wild fowl the necessary protc< tion.

Federal regulations divide the Uni ted States into two zones. Zone N 1, the breeding zone, includes th states of Oregon, Illnois, Colorado Nebraska, lowa, lilinois. Indiana, OhiPennsylvania and New Jersey, and al' states north of them. Zone No. 2, th< wintering zone, includes all state south of those named. The regulations prescribe seasonsas follows: Waterfowl September 1- Decern bei 18. Rails, coots, gallinules, Septembei 1-December 1. Woodcock, October 1-Decemberl. Shore birds, black-breasted angolden plover, jacksnipe, yellowleg' September l-December 16. Insetivorous birds protected indel nitely. Band-tailed pigeons, cranes swans, curlew smaller shore birds an< wood ducks protected until Septembc 1, 1918. Rails in Vermont and wood ?ock in Illinois also protected unti 1918.

Shooting prohibited between sunse' and sunrise, or at any time on set tions of upper Mississippi and Miss ourl rivers after January 1, 1915. —— TO JOIN NAVY Francis Howard of this city has taken and passed an examination tc enter the United States Navy and wil’ within a few days leave for his post He took the examination at Fort Wayne this week. K. OF C. NOTICE The attention of all K. of C’s. If called to the meeting of Monday, Aug ust 16th. An important matter that requires the united support of all the members will be acted on. Be on hand if possible. G. K. o ■- DECATUR MAN FINED Craig Miller, drug clerk, fined $lO6 and costs for violation of the liquor law, has been granted an appeal to the circuit court.—Marion Tribune. o DAUGHTER IS BORN Marjory Kathleen is the name of the daughter bom this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magner of Grant street, this being the second child.

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A FINEJEUNION Held by Magley Famliy at Robison Park, Fort Wayne, Yesterday. WAS A SUCCESS Sixty Present—Will be Held at Sank* Place Next Year. Tlie weather man kindly consented to draw tlie puckerin' strings of the rain bag yesterday when tlie fifth annual reunion of the Magley family was held at Robinson park. A little bit of rain escaped tlie puckerin'string at the beginning aud ending of the day, but the meantime was quite fair and tlie day an agreeable one for tlie sixty present. Because or the threatening breaking of the pucker at any time during the day, the assembly was made in'he large dining pavilion at the park grounds, where the business meeting was held and the picnic dinner eaten. There were excursions to various parts of the grounds during the day, where the little folks enjoyed the children's playgrounds and the older ones the various entertainment features. In the absence of the president, Wesley J. Magley. of Warsaw’, the vice-president, F. A. Peoples presided at the business meeting. It was decided to hold the reunion at the same place next year, at the same time—the second Thursday in August. The following officers were elected for the new year: President, Benjamin F. Magley, Columbia City; vice-president Charles E. Magley, Decatur, secretary Fanchon Magley, Decatur. A report showed that the family has Increased three in the year; due by the marriage of Calvin Maglej: cue by the birth of a son. Arlo, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christen; and by the adoption of a son, Cleo, by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Magley. One death was reported, that of Frieda, aged sixteen, daughter of George Link of Columbus, Ohio, July 22. Short talks were given by the newly elected officers and by others of the company present. The dinner spread it noon in the dinning hall on tables in the form of an open square was a most delicious oe. Supper was also

eaten there. Those of the family were: Miss Louise Link, and Miss Lillian Haines, Columbus, Ohio; Miss Ixiuise Link, Grana Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Albert Magley. Indianapolis; Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Magley, Kenton, Ohio; Lawrence Magley and Jesse Christen, Toledo, Ohio; B. F. Magley, Mrs. Will Magley, Mary E. and Frederick Magley, Hilda, Madge and Wauneta Magley, Columb'a City; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christen tnd sons, Kenneth, Norman, Robert, Donald and Arlo; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin C. Magley, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Magley; Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Magley and son, Cleo, Ms. and Mrs. C. D. Lewton and daughter, Eloise; Mr .and Mrs. Ferd Peoples, Mrs. John Magley and children, Dora Marie, Florence and Charles; Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Magley, Dr. Lloyd and Maude Magley; Mr. and Mrs. John Christen, Ray D. Christen; Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen and children, Ellis, Naomi, Ferd and Margaret: J. J.J&agley and children, Franchon Harofd and Jessie ail of Decatur. Guesps besides the members of tlie family were Miss Luella Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkel. ■ —o — — HOOSIER HISTORY IN TABLOID (Prepared for the United Press by the Centennial department of the Indiana Historical Association.) Pioneer Nomads. Next to ministers, the most accepted nomadic characters were the tinkers, who travelled through wide regions repairing clocks. In later times the spinster tailors, and the local cobblers, who came semi-annually, to mend and make clothes and shoes for the entire family, were a regular institution. If one could not get to the shop the shop must come to the customer. These welcome tradesmen had their rounds and their coming was counter on; not only for the very necessary services they rendered, but for the gossip they brought from faroff neighborhoods—Julia Levering in "Historic Indiana."