Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 231, Decatur, Adams County, 28 September 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 231.

08. DUMBA HAS BEEN RECALLED It is Officially Announced Today—Germans Holding Their Own Today. A SECOND ATTACK Repulsed — Anglo - French Making Violent Effort Against Teutons. Washington, Se]>t. 28, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —'The unconditional recall of Austrian Ambassador Dumba was announced at the state department today. A telegram was received this morning from Dumba at the state department, stating that lie had been recalled by his government and asking safe conduct from the country. He anonunced that he would leave Oct- _ ober sth front New York. It was announced last Saturday that Amabassa; dor Pennfield had been officially advised by the Austrian foreign minister that the Austrian government would recall Dumba as requested and asked Pennifield that safe conduct be procured for him. (By Ed. L. Keene) London, Sept. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Slight additional progress | along the front was reported in this ! afternoon's Paris statements with the ! great Anglo-French offensive move- [ ment. but the indications are that Ger- • many has recovered from the first \ blow and is now holding her own. Tire French statement is brief, it report- ! ed gains in both the Artois and the | Champaign districts, but laid stress > upon the strength of the German position, thereby giving warning that no ; crushing defeat of the Teutons is to i bo expected. | London, Sept. 28,—(Special to Daily I Democrat) —Bulgaria was pointedly warned this afternoon that if she at- ■ tacks any of her Balkans neighbors, Great Brittain will rush to their aid. Sir Edward Gray, Brinish foreign minister in a speech to the Commons said he was convinced that Bulgaria has f no hostile intentions but said that if ' Burgaria mobilization results in Buli garia assuming an aggressive attitude, “1% r e should give our friends in the j Balkans full support." Berlin, Sept. 28, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —All Anglo-French attacks ; were repulsed with heavy losses said the official war reports here this afternoon. The enemy continued violent attacks at every section but have been i unable to pierce the German front. ; Tlie enemy suffered heavy losses in their attacks on the Champaign ref gion. They assailed the German I forces time and again, only to be I forced back again. The German mail chine guns poured shot after shot into | the infantry' and with good effect. . Paris* Sept. 28, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Despite the most obstin ate resistance the French have made • further gains both in the Champaign region and around Artois it was officially anounced this afternoon. The greatest battle of the war on the western front is being waged today wilh even more furious attacks than characterized the beginning of the Anglo French onslaught. . Having staggered the Kaiser’s army with one mighty smash, the allies drew hack and reformed for another blow. That explained the apparent flattering of the offensive indicated yesterday. The , second stroke was made last night. with artillery and infantry leaping to I the attack. Berlin, Sept. 28,—(Special to Daily I Democrat)—The Servian Ambassador to Bulgaria is leaving Sofia under the • pretense that his health is failing ac- \ cording to newspaper lispatches today. Bulgarian counsels in Macedonia are being recalled under the same pretenses the newspapers say. GUARDS FOR COMMISSION Chicago, Sept72B~(Special to Daily Democrat) —Plain clothes men liter ally swarmed in and about the LaSalle street station here today when the four members of the finance commission who came to this country to borrow a billion dollars arrived in this city. They will be guarded throughout their visit. Local financier declared it was evident that the visit was made to change the opinion that the middle west was being ignored. They■.tfjill seek western support.

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STORY OF "WHO PAYS.” "The Pursuit of Pleasure," the second story In the "Who Pays" series, which was to have appeared at the Crystal two weeks ago, will be shown tonight. The story is about a young girl named ititn, who, loves and aches to travel in society. Her father objects to her notions, and one day she elopes with Jimmy White, a very wealthy young man. Jimmy permits her to travel In society, and do all the entertaining she desires. For a number of years she leads in society. Her husband also travels and one day is seen by Hita with a number of girls ip a case. After that they quarrel. From then on the story goes until one day she changes her mode of living, in connection with this splendid story three other reels will he shown. Ten cents will lie charged. FENCE BUILDING Occupies a Part of County Commissioners Convention Now in Progress. PROGRAM IS GOOD And Those in Attendance at Annual Meet Are Enjoying Every Minute. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fence buildings and road buildings will receive about equal attention at the annual convention of the County Commissioners’ association starting here today. Road building is on the program in six different places. The fence building will be sub rosa. The annual convention is always the ocasion for a gathering of office holders, county auditors, county surveyors, county attorneys, highway superintendents, township trustees, and mayors attending in about the same proportion as the county commissioners. The fact that a county cannot authorize an appropriation for the expense of a trip to the annual convention is justification, it is argued, for giving as much attention to fence buliding as road building. The county commissioners, it is charged, must go down in their own pockets for the trip and should, therefore, be allowed to mix fence building with road building. E. T. Barrett, state geologist, will talk about the resources of the state in furnishing the raw material of road building; George E. Martin, assistant professor of highway engineer Purdue university, will speak on ‘‘Maintenance of Indiana Highways;” A. G. Bachelder. chairman of the executive board of the American Automobile association, New York, has a message on “Our National Highways;” Jesse Taylor, director general of the National Highway association, speaks on "Good Roads;” Dr. W. K. Hatt, head of the school of engineering. Purdue, gives an illustrated talk on highway bridges, and Postmaster General Burleson is expected to give a rural route highway talk. Others on the program are Mayor Joseph E. Bell, Gov. Samuel M. Ralston. James Kervan, president of the association; Fred i. Willis. president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, ard Dr. Alfred Henry, vice president of the Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. Part of the entertainment provided by the local committee includes a race at the speedway and an inspection of about $2,000,000 worth of flood prevention work being carried on in Indianapolis. o ANOTHER GOOD ONE. The Guy Players handed us another good one last night. This company has been coming here for years, and still packs their tent at every appearShee. The Decatur band is receiving a percentage of tiie business and is rendering excellent music. Tonight “The Yankee Doodle Boy” is the offering with new vaudeville between acts. o SOME BETTER TODAY. Emil Egley is reported as resting some better today although his condition is very weak. He passed a very restless night, but at three o’clock this : afternoon was somewhat improved. > Mr.i Egley was kicked by a horse i about two weeks ago and last week underwent an operation.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, September 28, 1915.

ENJOYABLE DAY k « , Spent in Reunion by Dettinjfer Family al Magl ley Sunday. i ■ THE RAINY DAY I Did Not Mar Pleasure—Tables Set on Porch—Had a Fine Time. Tlie Dettinger reunion was held at ( the 'home of* Wilson H. Dettinger, one and a half miles southeast of Magley, Sunday, September 26th. The day being so rainy, the tables were placed on their large front I porch, and a very fine dinner was | served. Tlie day was spent in indoor games and instrumental duets and solos. Those present were: Mr. aiul Mrs. George Hvle of Van Wert. Ohio; Mrs. Amos Irick of Van Wert. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bender of Van Wert. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. William Wolfe and family, Dr. and Mrs. Fred D. Wasrhka of Marion. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brock and family of Marion. Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green and family of Marion, Ind.; Mrs. Charles Rohn of Bums, Oregon; Mrs. Richard Weaver and daughter of Ft. Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Liniger of Hartford City. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liniger of Hartford City, Ind.; Mrs. Karl Klein and son, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Umphrey of Bluffton, Ind.; Mrs. Rose Dettinger and son. Bluffton, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Liniger of Decatur; Mrs. Julia Croyle and son of Decatur. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Hower and family of Craigville, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. William Markley and daughter, Marie, of Bluffton. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dettinger and family of Magley, Mr. and Mrs. Dell Frauhiger and daughter of Bluffton, Jacob Dettinger of Bluffton. Miss Hawk and Miss Bowser of Craigville. Before departing for home the refieshments of ice cream and cake were served. There were sixty-five present.—-Contributed. THE COURT NEWS Stolen Harness Found Hidden in Hay Mow—Lester Robison Arrested. PETIT LARCENY Is Charge — Chiropractor Case on Trial —Quiet Titie Decree. Sheriff Ed Green arrested Lester Robinson this morning on the charge of petit larceny, preferred by Joseph J. Dailey, who alleges that Sunday, September z 6, Robinson took a lifteen dollar set of single harness, belonging to him. It is said the sons of Joe Dailey were at tlie Davis Daily home all night Sunday, and had the harness in their buggy. Robinson is also said to have been a visitor at the Dailey home Sun day. Tins morning when Sheriff Ed Green visited the Robinson barn in the nortli part of the city, he found the harness hidden under the hay in the mow. Robinson was arrested at tlie beet plant where he is employed. Tlie case was filed in the circuit court by Prosecutor Fred Fruchle. Tlie evidence in the case of tlie state vs. (). L. Burgener, chiropractor, for practicing medicine without a license, was completed and the case will go to the jury late this afternoon. . The divorce case of Sylvia Oliver I vs. Charles A. Oliver was set for trial . for Oc toiler 5. : A decree of quiet title was entered 1 f or Eliza Hofstetter against John Lep--1 per et al. The clerk was ordered to ' make a transcript of proceedings for i . record. The current report of William L. Frazier, guardian of Opal Leah PorT ter, was approved and the trust con- . tinued. ' The case of Abraham Weil & Bros. 5 vs. Charles Davison, was resent for ’ trial November 26. t In the partition case of Carrie E. Emrine vs. Ulysses G. Russell et al.

f the land Involved was found indivisible and a public sale ordered, after notice. Terms, one-third cash; onethird in nine months and one-third in eighteen months, or all cash. C. L. • Walters and P. G. Hooper are appointed commissioners to make sale. Attorney Roscoe D. Wheat filed a new suit ill the circuit court entitled Peter L. Bishop vs. William Anderson, . demand $225 for labor and hn-y. BULLETIN. . Mrs. Nettie Schrock passed away at her home on Rugg street late this afternoon. FINE MOTOR TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler anq Mrs. Martha I). Spuller returned Sunday as- ■ ternoon from a pleasant visit with . Prof, and Mrs. J. I). L. Cline at Silver 1 Lake. They went via Ford, leaving here Saturday morning and going by 1 way of Fort Wayne. Returning they left Silver I.ake at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, and came home by way of North Manchester and Huntington. A SLIGHT CHANGE Has Been Made in Time of Arrival of Governor’s Party on Friday. FEW MINUTES EARLIER District Attorney Dailey and Supreme Court Clerk France Join Party. Judge P. E. Smith, chairman of the local committee in charge of affairs for next Frnday, governors day at the Adams county fair, this morning received another communication from State Auditor Dale J. Crittenberger, reassuring him that the governors party will be here on the day mentioned. A slight change has been made in arrival, the party to come to Bluffton over tiie l,ake Erie & Wastern railroad instead of the traotion line as was planned and they will arrive at Bluffton at 10:20, twenty minutes earlier than originally planned. Besides those previously mentioned as mem bers of the party, Mr. Crittenberger says J. Fred France, clerk of tlie supreme court and U. S. District Attorney Frank D. Dailey have arranged to join the crowd and both will take part in the days program here. it has been arranged that Judge Smith will act as chairman of the party and Hon. J. M. Frisinger will make a short talk representing the fair association. There will he speeches by Governor Ralston. Mr. Greathouse, Judge Shea, Mr. Daily and Mr. France and others. The special stand foT the party liar, been erected near Hie the judges stand anj every provision for the comfort of the visiting guests will be made. PRAISE GIVEN For Dispatch and Co-opera-tion With Which Telephone Employes and FIRE DEPARTMENT Work —Water Playing on Fire in Three Minutes After Discovered. In speaking of the dispatch and the excellent co-operation of hoth the telephone and fire departments, there I was much praise this morning on the - part of those who gave the fire alarm i Dent Spencer, night mail driver, was • returning from the early Clover Leaf train at 5:15 to the postoffice when he saw the fire in the Bowers build- ■ ing. and ran down tlie alley with all ■ speed to the postoffice where lie in- ■ formed the employes, who go on duty early. George Everett gave the alarm to the telephone operator, who ’ answered immediately, and in turn gave the fire department the alarm, it is said that within three minutes !. after the fire department had wa- ( !. ter playing oil the fire.

SEMI-ELOPEMENT ■ Robert Kaugk and Miss Hazel Butler Married at Jackson, Michigan ON MONDAY MORNING Go to Columbia City for Several Months—Well Known Couple. — m k A semi-elopement took place yesterday, when Robert Haugk and Miss Hazel Duller of this city were married at Jackson Michigan, by tlie Lutheran minister of that city Tlie wedding of tlie couple had been expected for some time by their friends and relatives, but none had the least idea it would lie so soon until yesterday morning, just a short time before they left on the morning train at eight o’clock for Jackson Mich., At that

time they informed their nearest relatives of their intentions to be married yesterday. This morning Mrs. Haugk called her sister, Miss Lena Butler by telephone, informing her of the marriage yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Haugk left for Columbia City, where they will spend several months during the time that Mr. Haugk is engaged in operating his large steam shovel at Peabody ir unloading 50.000 yards' of gravel for a Bluffton contractor. Mr. Haugk is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Haugk of this city. He is a young business man of ability and pusii and enterprise, and though young in years, is already well established in business, being a member of tiie firm of Haugk & Sons, owners of the north end grist mill. He is a graduate of the Fort Wayne Business college. Tiie bride is a daughter of Omer Butler and for some time lias been employed as a clerk at the Morris store, resigning only Saturday evening. She is a girl of a sweet and lovable nature anj is accomplished in many ways, being a favorite with all. Tlie young couple have all good wishes for their new life together. OPENINGJF FAIR Great Adams County Show Now in Progress at Beautiful Steele’s Park. EVERYTHING READY Crow d Expected Tomorrow —Fast Horses Here— Read the Program. The fair ground is a lively looking place just now and a walk or drive through the grounds will convince you. There are many shows, concessions and displays of wares of about every kind known. The automobile takes a more prominent part in the exhibits this year than ever before and you’ll be more than pleased with the “layout.” it's a big fair and good weather is all that is needed for the most successful fair ever given in this part of the world. Take a glance at the entry sheet and you will find abouta .dozen entries for each race. This assures a good field of starters ami every heat a race. Tlie fastest horses which ever came to Decatur arc included in the list, sev eral in the free-for-all being fast enough for the grand circuit. Jay Stone and Little Bess and Billy M. and Gold Seal and others that can tear up tlie track are in the list. A new track record is assured. It is said that two of tlie entries can beat 2:04, which ought to furnish some excitement. The races start tomorrow, with a 2:12 pace, a 2:24 trot, a county pace and a county trot. The purses here are the best hung up in this part of the state and there are more than seventy horses here for the big week. Tli fair opened today, though there was no charge for admission, it being the day for entering exhibits and getting ready for the real opening tomorrow. There will be four big days, Wednesday to Saturday, with an attractive program for each day. Captain Gertson is the headliner tomorrow and Thursday, Paul Rohrer on Friday and the automobile races on Saturday.

n BUSY DAY FOR "DOCS." (United Press Service! Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)- It was surprising how many of (the city’s bachelor physicians suddenly found today that they had patients or other urgent business at tlie Deaconess hospital. The, reason soon became apparent when it was discovered that some 21(0 pretty nurses had gathered there | for the two-day convention of the Indiana State Nurses’ association. The nurses were welcomed this morning • by Governor Samuel M. Ralston. The response in behalf of the nurses was made hv Edith G. Willis of Vincennes. The afternoon speakers were Mrs. Nell Ologston of Terre Haute, Selma Brink of Evansville; Ella Sptfirry of Fort Wayne, and Dr. E. F. Kiser of Indianapolis. The visiting ' nurses will be admitted as delegates to the sessons of the Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis, which convenes tomorrow. RECORODFWORTH Indiana Does Not Owe Pen-

ny and Has Money in the Treasury Today. NO ADVANCE DRAWS Now Necessary—Best Condition Known in Indiana in Eighty-three Years. (By William S. Thompson) Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —For the first time in eighty-three years the state of Indiana will close the fiscal year o:i September 30, not owing a single penny of foreign or domestic debt, arid not owing one penny of borrowed money. Still better, there will not be and is not now a single unpaid bill of any kind or description on the desk of the state auditor. That is the report made by the state finance board when ttye meeting was held in the office of the governor Monday. The board is composed of Gov ernor Samuel M. Ralston. Auditor Dale J. Crittenberger and Treasurer George A. Bittler. and as stated i( is the first time since 1832, that any state finance board lias met at the end of a fiscal year with such a report. It is als othe grst time in eighteen years that the state lias not called upon the counties for any ad vances of money during the months of July, August and September. And with all this the year will end with a good balance of cash in the state treasury. It should also be remembered when these facts are read, that when Governor Thqmas R. Marshall assumed the office of governor, the republi cans, who had been in office for many years, turned over a current indebt edness of a million dollars and at empty treasury. Not only has this mil lion been paid but all tlie current ex penses have bpen taken care of. and the institutions of the state have been improved and are in better shape today than ever before. With such men as Marshall and Ralston for governor, William H. O'Brien and Dale J. Crittenberger acting as auditor and William H. Vollmer and George A. Bitler as treasurer, tlie state fi nances have been handled in a sound business way and the people have the results. I. H. HOLLINGSWORTH COMING 1. H. Hollingsworth of Lynn, a former pastor of l’leasant Valley Friends church, is expected to be at that place next Sunday and Sunday night, Every body is kindly invited to attend both these services, especially wounld wc he glad to see as many of those win, used to atten ( ] while lie was pastor, as can come, lie needs no particular recommendation to our people, as ire is one of the old line of friends, and is generally known but we would like to see as many of those who once attended at the rally. Come out to hear him again, inquire for tlie old path, for where you are going is the tiling of most, importance.—Contributed. AT POINT OF DEATH l Mrs. Nettie Schrock whose condition . has been very serious for the past , several days, is at the point of death - and her passing is expected at any - time. Her son, Robert, arrived at - noon today, winning in the race l against death, although it was feared i that she would not survive until his arrival.

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LODGE ROOM FIRE Moose Lodge Rooms in the Bowers Block Were Destroyed by Fire Today. SMOKE AND WATER Also Damages Property Below—Origin of Blaze is Not Known. Fire, which evidently originated between the ceiling and second floor, just alongside of the partition that separated the kitchen from the parlor in the Moose ( lull rooms, located on the second floor of tlie John S. Bowers block on East Monroe street, started this morning at about 5:15 o’clock, and within an hour completely ruined the parlor with its stock of fine new furniture, and to a great extent damaged tlie billiard and dance hall, causing a loss of several hundred dollars to the lodge alone. The two latter rooms suffered more from the smoke and water than from the flames. The blaze was noticed by C. C. Schafer, who was passing the building. He immediately ran to the city tire department and turned in the alarm. The cause of the blaze remains a mystery today. At first, some thought defective wiring caused it. but on making an investigation it was found that the wires were in perfect condition. Nomine is known to have been in tiie lodge rooms later than 8 o’clek last evening. The Moose lodge had just moved into the new quarters about four months ago and had gone to considerable expense in installing new and costly furniture. As this was burned as most of it was in the parlor, in which place the fire originated. A good sized hole was burned through the floor in this room, and had it not been for the steel ceiling below the downstairs room would have more than likely suffered to a greater extent. Tiie officials of the lodge did not state their loss, hut it is thought that :t wil run into several hundred dollars. They carried no insurance. Tiie building itself was damaged to quite an extent, as most of the woodwork. window frames, doors and the like were burned. Mr. Bowers stated this morning that as soon as the insurance adjustment was made he would remodel the quarters for the lodge. They have a five years’ lease on the rooms. Herald Office Soaked. Tlie Evening Herald office, which is below tlie lodge rooms, was damaged by the water which came through the floor. Tiie front section of the office received the worst "ducking.” The desks and papers were completely soaked. Mr. Davison, the editor, stated that lie thought liis loss would amount to five hundred dollars, x Millinery Store Smoked. The Bowers millinery store, which occupies the west room below the lodge rooms, was damaged to some extent from the smoke that came through the walls. The Bowers Realty company's office was not damaged, as a solid wall separates tlie two buildings. The quick and hard work of tlie firemen had a great deal to do witli saving as much of the building as they did. ——o BABE AND TUB Tlie two-and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy living in tiie Sliolty house on Line street, pulled a tul) off tlie porch this morning, and in the crush, tlie end of the index finger of the babe was cut nearly off and the thumb broken. A physician was called to dress the injuries. .<> TODAY'S HOOSIER ODDITY. (United Press* Sovviee) Laporte, Ind.. Sept. 28 (Special to Daily Democrat)- Let yeggs beware. It’s dangerous business trying to slip anything over on the natives or Rolling Prairie. When women saw a light ill tlie village store at 1:30 a. m. they ■ notified the men folks. The homo . guard rolled out of bed. armed tliemi selves with shot guns and caught Dan Mishler. a former convict, red-handed. AGNES KOHNE IN LEAD. Today's count of votes cast at tlie f Crystal theater last evening Tor a Decatur young lady to take part in a movie play, places Miss Agnes Kohno first and Miss Leona Bosse, second. The contest is growing in interest 1 each day and by tonight, it is thought that the votes will run into the several hundred. About fifty names were voted upon.