Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 222, Decatur, Adams County, 17 September 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 222.

WILL NOT LOAN MONEYFOR WAR j. I). Rockafeller, World’s Richest Man, Gives Statement to United Press. HAS HAD CHANCE But Thinks War too Awful to Assist —Series of Conferences Began Today. p*. . j * Cleveland, Sept. 17, —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —John D. Rockefeller. Sr. lias definitely positively and finally, determined that he will take no part in lending money to carry on the conflict in Europe. In an nterview obtained with the world's richest man by United Press, it was learned today that the oil king has been offered the opportunity to enrich himself further by lending money to the warring nations and that he has absolutely refused. “Are you expecting a call from the European bankers now in New York to negotiate a billion loan for the ai lies? Rockefeller was asked. "No?” he replied empnatically "I certainly am not expecting a visit from the commission nor do I expect them to ask me for the war loan. They know 1 would not consider it." Then after a pause—" Both England and Russia have asked me for loans. They were refused." Again Rockefeller was meditatively silent, then he exclaimed fevently, “This war is awfni. Don't you think it is AWFUL’” Today a man very close to Rockefeller said that Rockefeller had been approached by Russian bankers on a fifty million dollar deal which he turned down.

New York, Sept. 17, — (Special to Daily Democrat) —John D. Rockefeller’s statement that he will take no part in the war create I a sensation in financial circles today. It was immediately rushed to J. I'. Morgan where it was considered fifteen minutes and then returned. “You can say that we are very interested but have no statement to make at the present time” was the comment. Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 17,—(Special to Daily Democrat)- Despite statements from Vienna, Austria to the United States that Austria is not seeking to cripple American industries, an official warning to Austria-Hungary subjects, that death mpy be their penalty, for aiding in the manufacturing of munitions of war, for the allies, was pub* lished today in Austrian and Hungar ian newspapers throughout Pennsylvania. Baron Von Hauser, Austrian counsel here, admitted it came from his office, on instructions from Vienna and the Washington Austrian embassy. (By Carl Ackerman.) Berlin, Sept. 17,— (Special to Da”y Democrat)—A most important series of conferences, designed to settle tor the remainder of the war. all GermauAmeriean differences, began here today, following the receipt of a long communication from Bernstorff. (By Ackerman) Berlin, Sept. 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Reports reaching here this afternoon not only emphasize an important diplomatic victory at Sosia by the Turkey-German officials, but contained fresh rumors of Bulgaria s probable early entrance into the war on the side of Austria. Germany and Turkey. It is reported that there was a great demonstration when the Bulgaria army instituted maneuvers near the city. The premier told a delegation from Bulgaria that the relations between Bulgaria and Turkey are excellent. He detailed the concessions granted by Turkey and said he did not believe the Roumanians would attack Bulgaria. “If we do fight it will be only on one frontier." This was taken to mean that Bulgaria is contemplating war on Servia.

THE QUINNS RETURN HOME French Quinn arrived here this morning after a five weeks trip to '.he coast. They visited the fair at San Francisco, took in San Diego, Los. Angeles, climbed the mountains, mad a 1,000 mile ocean trip, and saw innun erable intetesting sights. Mrs. Qu >,.i stopped at BluiTton for a day with Mr. and Mrs. George Morr ( s who were with them on the long trip All are feeling excellent but tired and glad to be home.

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NOTRE DAME OPENED TODAY (United Press Service) South Bend, Seut. 17, —Notre Dame, the great Catholic university, opened todwy with every prospect of a record year. Last year saw the largest attendance in the institution's history, but early reservations pointed to a new record. Three additions will be made to the curriculum a separate department for botany, a short course in commerce and a detriment for sociology. Nearly every departmen’ has received attention in the way of overhauling and adding to equipment. Erection of fine new buildings is being considared, plans for one being nearly completed. Carter Field has been greatly enlarged and improved.

TWO TRAVELERS E. S. Moses and Wilson Lee on Program to Entertain Men’s Classes WITH THE TALES Os Their Trip—E. S. Moses Spoke on Yellowstone Park —A Fine Time. The return of two travelers, members of the Ptesbyterian Men's Classes resulted in a very interesting entertainment last evening when the class met with Thomas Perkins, the teacher. There were twenty present. The entertainment committee had asked E. S. Moses to tell of his trip to’Vellowstone Park, and asked Wilson to tell of the exposition. Mr. Moses's talk which was very interesting consume ! the allotted time, and Mr. was asked to hold his talk over until the next meeting, when just as interesting a time will be enjoyed. There was a general social time, following, when refreshments of ham sandwiches, pickles, coffee, ice cream and cake were served. This was in charge of the refreshment committee, including J. C. Patterson, M. A. FrisInger and H. S. Michaud assisted by the host’s daughters, the Misses Olive and Estella Perkins. The program committee comprises D B. Erwin, Hugh Hite and Charles Teeple. The next meeting will be with M A. Frisinger. _— o CHILDREN. Laughing faces all untarnished By this cruel, cruel world. Laughing eyes that gazing worldward Sees but Heaven's works unfurled Little feet that treading earthward. Chooses Heaven’s pearly path. Little hands all planned by angels, Naught but Heav’n’ly duties hath Father, keep them always free From this world's iniquity, Little children—How we jove them!

TO GIVEPROGRAM Bobo U. B. Christian Endeavor Will Have Fine Service Sunday. ; SEPTEMBER THE 19TH Recitations, Special Songs and Instrumental Numbers and Others. A fine program will be given by the Bobo United Brethren Christian Endeavor society Sunday evening. September 19, beginning promptly at 7:30. The president, Mrs. A. M. Bowen, invites all who wish, to come and hear a good progrant. The program is as follows: Song—Society. Scripture Reading—A. Chronister. Minutes of Last Meeting. Song—Male, Chorus. Prayer—A. M. Bowen. Duet —Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bowen. Reading—Mrs. J. L. Chronister. Recitation- -Gertrude Chronister. Recitation—Bertha Heath. Song—Male Quartet. Reading—Elsie Harmon. Talk —President. Collection. Song—Society. Dismissal—J. L. Chronister.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, September 17, 1915.

MERCHANTS MET In Regular Session Last Evening—Will Greet Cleve-, land Business Men. CLOSE FOR FAIR Committee Appointed to Confer With Management —Grounds for Park. The Decatur Merchants held a lively session last evening at the library, attended hy the usual crowd. Af'.eY the allowing of bills, reading of minutes, etc. , the secretary read the notice that the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce will be here on the 30th and a committee composed of W. P. Schrock, George Wemhoff and R, D. Myers was named to act as a reception committee and plan for their entertainment. A motion carried that committee of five be named to confer with the fair association and arrange for the closing of business houses during the afternoons of the fair as they deem to the best interests of all concerned. The committee includes Irvin Brandyberry, Oscar Lankanau, Charles Steele, J. T. Myers and George Tester. George Wemhoff offered a resolution asking the committee appointed by th-* mayor of the city, to appear before the county commissioners at the October session and ask for the abandoned fair grounds to be used as a park. After some opposition the resolution was adopted. A motion carried authorizing the issuance of an order for the deficiency in the subscription being raised for entertaining the soldiers of the 89th in their reunion to be held here. PUBLICjALE DAY Has Become a Real Part of Business at Columbia, a Missouri City. HAS GROWN RARIDLY Held Once a Month on Public Square and Attended by Immense Crowds. An exchange says: On the third Monday of every month at 1:30 o'clock a farmers' auction sale is held in Columbia. Mo. At this time live stock of all kinds, farm produce, vehicles, farm machinery and everything familiar to farm life changes hands. This regular sale has been conducted for a year and has proven that there is a real need for such an outlet for stock and personal property. Sales day was inaugurated by the retail merchants' association to bring more business and to make Columbia a better home market. The local auctioneers donated their services for the first three sales. A charge of $1 for each sale cried is now charged. The seller is not required to sell the thing offered if the bid is not up to expectations, but simply remits $1 to the last bidder and retains the property. The sale is held in front of the court house and the street is roped in 'luring the sale to prevent confusion by traffic. Good crowds attend and considerable live stock changes hands. Many sales are made privately as a result of buyer and seller getting together on the street. Many contracts for sale are made by persons in attendance. Horse and mule buyers from all over the state bill Columbia a week prior to the monthly auction, giving notice that they will be present. The aggregation sales of the monthly sales days amount to something like $30,000 to $35,000. The Columbia merchants derive some profit by holding bargain sales that day. The first few sales were held on Saturdays, but it was found that farmers were busy purchasing other necessities and attending to business that could not be looked after except on their business day in town, Saturday. The merchants also objected that those farmers who did attend the sale called at the stores late, after the sales, demanded an order right away, making an unusual

rush that could not be controlled. Therefore, the day was changed from Saturday to Monday. There are five or six similar auction sales held monthly in Missouri. The pioneer town in this work in Missouri is Fulton. The stock sales have done more to improve Fulton and advertise it than any other factor. The influence of its attraction is felt for twenty miles, within eight miles of Columbia, despite the fact that the roads leading to Fulton are in worse condition than those into Columbia. Other towns have sales days similar to those held in Columbia and Fulton. n BERNSTEIN STORE. The Bernstein store will be closed all day Saturday, until 5:30 in the evening. SEASON_TICKET For Great Adams County Fair Will Save You Exactly Fifty Cents. IT’S A BIG SHOW Including More Attractions Than Were Ever Offered for Same Price. If you are going to the great Adams county fair, it will pay you to buy a season ticket, now on sale at many of the down-town stores as advertised elsewhere in this issue. There will be four big days at the fair and you will want to see them all. If you pay single admissions it will cost you $1.25 —but you can buy a season ticket now—good for all week —for 75 cents. Buy it now. The special attractions are, we believe, the best ever offered in this state, including a field of race horses equal to a state fair. On Tuesday will occur the auto races by the winners of all kinds of speedway contests; on Wednesday and Thursday the feaure is the destruction of forts by Captain Gertson in his Curtis biplane; Friday is governor's day and the feature is the first public flight by Paul Rohrer of Berne. In addition are many special features, including the funny work of the BellThayser knockabout clowns and acrobats, an ostrich show, a motor dome, ocean wave, Ferris wheel, all kinds of shows, a stock parade and exhibit of fine horses and a hundred other big events. It’s a winner. o .— NOTICE OF MEETING The annual meeting cf the Adams County Horse Thief Detective Assn, will be held at the Sheriff’s office in the court house on Saturday Sept. 13 at 1:30 o'clock p. m. Every member is requested to be present as the election of officers will take place and delegates to the state convention ai Anderson will be selected.

ARRIVE JESDAY Funeral Party Accompanying Remains of Otto Haubold Comes Then. FUNERAL SERVICES Will be Held from the Dr. Thomas Home Wednesday Morning at Ten. The funeral services for Mr. Otto, Haubold, whose death occurred it Prescott, Ariz., as was reported in yesterday’s paper, will lie held from 'he home of Dr. P. B. Thomas in this city, at ten o’clock next Wednesday morning. The funeral party will arrive here from the west Tuesday ajternoon over the Erie and the remains will le taken to the Thomas home The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. J. A. Jenkinson, a relative of the family and the minister who united Mr. and Mrs. Haubold in marriage. He will be assisted by Rev. D. T. Stephenson of the Methodist church. Those who according to present plans will assist at the funeral will be those as near as possible who attended and assisted at the Haubold wedding. o Miss Stella David has returned from a visit with her sister Mrs. Van Horn in Indianapolis.

TWICE Within Two Years is Record of Seventeen-year-old Jessie E. Lewton. TWO ELOPEMENTS And One Divorce—Married at Hillsdale, Mich, to Reuben M. haehr. Married twice within a year and a half, with practically two elopements and one divorce is the unusual record of Jessie Edna Lewton, who is yet but seventeen years of age. A Hillsdale (Mich.) dispatch says: “Reuben M. Kaehr and Miss Jessie E. Lewton. both of Decatur, Indq eloped to this city and were married at the United Brethren parsonage by Rev. C. M. Cure.” The groom resides southwest of this city. It will be remembered that Miss Lewton, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry V. Lewton, formerly of Preble, was married March 25, 1914, in the east, having left here with her mother and sister, and the young Italian, Sam Easmello, the father objecting to the proposed marriage. In New York the Italian left them, Aprf 10, and after being stranden in the east several months, the young wife, her mother and sister returned here. A divorce was applied for and the girl was granted a divorce from Easmello, last November 27, in the Adams circuit court. At that time, the decree contained the order prohibiting Jessie Edna Lewton, wSose maiden name was restored, from remarrying within two years. A divorce is also pending between Mr. and Mrs. Perry V. Lewton.

THEY LIKE IDAHO B. F. Kizer and Family are Much Pleased With West —Mr. Kizer to Teach. SECURED A LICENSE For Eight Y ears—Gives Interesting Facts About That Country. James Stults, custodian of the court house, has received a very interesting letter from B. F. Kizer, a former Adams county teacher, who left a fewmonths ago for Bancroft, Idaho, where he and his family are making their home. The letters will be of much interest to the many friends of the family here. It says in part: Friend “Jim:” —I told you when 1 last saw you that I would write you a letter when I got settled. We just “settled” last week. We are now living on the school yard in a cozy little house and school begins next Monday. Up to this time my wife and boy have been staying with their uncle, and I have been carpentering. I worked eighty-eight days at $5.00 per day and had to quit on a finishing job to get ready for school. Since leaving Indiana my tool box has been in the company of many others, but I have seen none that looks as well and I know that they were not as well made. This is practically a new country, settled about ten years, and there is considerable building on ranches during the summer months. There are some carpenters but few good ones. The union scale for carpenters in cities here is sixty-two and one-half cents per hour. The ranch "wood butchers” work for what they can get, some as low at $2.50 per day. When I started in on my first job I demanded the union scale and the boss told me to work a week on trial. I “tried” him out and have had no trouble about wages since. I have enough work ahead for next summer to keep me busy until school opens next fall. In my school work I get $5.00 per day and a long term. 1 passed the Idaho examiation for teachers and received an eight-year state license, good for any common or high school in the state. At the end of the eight years I can have the license renewed to. another eight years without an exam-

ination, provided I am "good," and you know I am always that way. Schools in Idaho are not so far advanced as in Indiana or Ohio, but are fast building up. There are many chances here for a teacher who knows how to hustle. The climate here is much different than in India'na. We are at an elevation of 5,277 feet, and as dry as lack of rain can make it. We are near the Portneuf river, whjch empties into the Snake river. The land on the west side of the river can be irrigated. while that on the east side must depend on winter snows for i(g water. The principal crops are alfalfa, wheat, barley, and in some sections where frost does not strike them, they can raise fine potatoes. The dry (Continued on page 2) TO GETJCTROLA West Ward School Will Secure One for Entertainment Purposes. A BENEFIT SHOW Will be Given to Secure the Funds Next Friday, September 24th. The Victrola is coming rapidly into use as an educational factor. Probably one of the first schools of the city to secure one. will be the West Ward school. Arrangements are nowbeing made to purchase one, and to help secure the funds, a benefit show will be given at the Crystal theater. Friday. September 24. Besides the reels, including a Charley Chaplin specialty, there will he a special program. The show will be a fine one and the public is eagerly anticipating it. The Victrola will be used in marching, on the play ground and for various entertainments. Be sure to buy your ticket of the girls and boys and teachers when they call on you. If they should happen to miss you, be sure to go to the show anyhow. SEEK ROAD SIGNS The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette says: Kendallville, Auburn, Bluffton. Decatur, Huntington. Van Wert and a number of other towns in this territory will be asked by the Allen County Automobile Association to aid in the expense of putting up signs directing the way of tourists. On one end of these signs will be an arrow pointing j toward this city and "Ft. Wayne” and printed upon it at the other end will be the name of the town in the opposite direction, and which will aid in paying tlie expenses of these. However, it is understood that the Fo* t Wayne men are to pay the big en I of the bills.

A DENIAL EXAM Will be Given the Children of City Schools Wednesday Afternoon. THE FOUR DENTISTS Will Give Their Services— Schools to Dismiss Two Afternoons for Fair. The Decatur schools are right tn line and next Wednesday afternoon the children will have their mouths and teeth examined by the dentists. The four dentists of the city will give their services free for the afternoon. Reports regarding the teeth and mouth in detail, will be given each child, anq these will in turn, inform the parents of any defect and the exact condition of the mouth and teeth. Often a timely remedy will correct faults that might mar the child's health for many years, or perhaps for life, and tlie schools are awakening to this fact, by having an universal examination, ar in many cases tlie parents are negligent. In some cities, there is also a medical examination of the children. The school board has decided to close the city schools for two afternoons during the fair. The days have not been decided upon.

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CALLS ROACH ANASSASSIN Attorney Chas. Miller Goes Back at Deputy Prosecutor With Hot One. WAS TENSE MOMENT State Accountants Rule Prosecutor Must Account for the Money Spent. Indianapolis, Sept. 17,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —When Attorney Charles Miller called Joseph Roach "You assassin” tills afternoon in the Bell trial it looked like the two attorneys might mix, but Roach kept his temper and laughed it off. It caused a moment of great tension. Roach had repeatedly addressed Miller a.i "Kid,” and Miller's retort brought forth the fact that Roach had studied law while in prison for a confessed murder before he was pardoned by Governor Marshall, now vice president. Indianapolis, Sept. 17,— (Special io Daily Democrat) -Tlie prosecution in Mayor Bell's case, wondered today, whether an opinion from the state examiners office would force them to give in detail the way in which the $25,000 appropriation for the trial lias been expended. County Auditor Patton has not decided whether lie would obey the state examiner. The latter has stated that the prosecutor should give an itemized statement of this expenditures. Legal Clerk Crane of the examiner's office admitted today that the opinion was “revolutionary ". Asked whether Patton would lie forced to follow it he said “He’d better, we examine his accounts.” It was considered possible that a statement of this kind would be very desirable to the defense. Thomas Camphell, colored, testified today, that when lie went to register a policeman told him he did'nt have any right about I the polls. “Tljen he biffed me one on the head. 1 ran so fast that 1 lost my hat and when he tried to hit me again. I was gone" said Campbell. Coroner Poole testified that he saw Mayor B ’ll with his arm about “Bud” Gibson’s shoulder in close conversation on election day. Michael Ryan was at tlie polls with Bell, he said. Leo Fesler, republican county auditor elect, testified this afternoon, that standing at a window, on the second floor of a building on ele< tion day, he saw Herman Adams give Bud Gibsc.i a roll of money. Gibson counted it and made a notation in a book. He said he saw Gibson paying it out later, this substantiating Gibson’s earlier testimony. o — THEY TELL THE STORY. Wrecked Overland Car—Three-inch French Heels —Beer Caps. Ossian. Ind.. Sept. 17—(Special to Daily Democrat)—When residents of Ossian, awoke from pleasant dreams this morning, they found lying in the ditch, a brand new 1916 model Overland car, badly wrecked. In the car were a pair of slippers with three-inch French heels, and a quantity of caps off of beer bottles. This is all there is to tell the story of what was probably a joy-ride, as no one knows anything about it. FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR PORLAND (United Press Service) Portland. Ind., Sept. 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Mrs. Albert Gillette and two young children, living near this city, were probably fatally burned today when gasoline, being used to clean a bed, exploded and set fire to their bed clothing. o DEPARTED IN PEACE. No case was found against Forest Gilpin, against whom surety of the peace proceedings were begun by his mother-in-law. and he was allowed to depart in peace, after the hearing before 'Squire Lenhart this morning. o CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. John Lawson extends their thanks to the neighbors and friends who were so kind to them during the illness and death of their wife and m< ther, and also for the beautiful floral offerings. PENSION IS INCREASED Through the efforts of Congressman J. A. M. Adair, the pension of James Brunnegraff has been increased from sl2 to $22.