Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 270, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 270.

' TORPEDO ANCONA Austrian Submarine Torpedoes Passenger Liner Killing Hundreds A GRAVE SITUATION | | American Officialdom Wil Not Talk Until Facts Are Established — B- Washington, Nov. 10, — (Special to I Daily Democrat) —Because of his es- ■ forts in behalf of Edith Cavell, the E British woman executed by the Ger- ■

I mans in Brussels, councellor G. DeLa- ■ vel, of the American legation at BrusE seis has been forced to leave Belgium, g on demand of the German government I the state department announced today. Nov. 10, —(Special to Daily K Democrat) —About three-hundrej perK sons mostly women and children with B possibly several American among them ■ perished when a submarine flying an flag shelled and sunk the ■ Italian liner Ancona off Bizerta Tunis, < according to Lloyds today. Os the ship company of 582, 422 passengers and a crew of 160, only 270 7 are definitely accounted for as saved and of these many are wounded. Fol ? lowing swiftly on the news of its destruction came a report from Madrid 'that two German submarines had I. cn sunk by an English submarine in the Mediterranean near Gibraltar. Whether the liner was attacked with out warning or was sunk while trying to escape is not definitely known. A Rome message said the submarine fired one hundred shots at the liner and surmises the latter was the case. The survivors were landed at Bizerta, Cape Bon and Ferryville on the African coast. Many were so badly wouhd ed that they were transferred to hospitals at once. Rome advises indicate that the loss of life was heav’es*. among the immgrants. Washington, Nov. 10, — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Unotlf r serious submarine issue loomed up before the American government today, in the reported torpedoing of the Italian passenger liner Ancona by an Austrian submarine. While the reports shock the officials the disposition was to sus pend judgement until all facts .ire officially ascertained. Whether t’.ie Ancona was warned and attempted to escape by flight ana whether any Americans were killed were the crucial questions. Officials felt no doubt, however, that this government will not be tardy in proceeding vigorously with Austria if it is developed that thf Ancona was deliberately sunk without warning. Athens, Nov. 10,—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Bulgaria and Greece reached an agreement Tuesday which keeps Greece out of the war according > to Athens press today. Bulgaria, the account says, will demobilize after its Sirvian campaign and promises not to enter Greece. BULLETIN. Rome, Nov. 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Americans trre among the missing passengers on hte Italian liner Ancona, torpedoed 'ate Tuesday by an Austro-Hungarian submarine, it was learned definitely today. The above dispatch from Rome was the first concerning the Ancona to reach New York direct from Italian source since early today. It was taken for granted that the Italian censor was responsible for the delay. BULLETIN. New York, N. Y„ Nov. 10—(Special to Daily Democrat)—About three hundred is this afternoon’s estimate from the most reliable source, Lloyd’s of London, as to the number of men, women and children who perished early Tuesday when the Italian liner Ancona, bound from Naples to New York, was sunk in the Mediterranean. The figures given by Lloyd's is in conflict. however, with all other accounts of the number of persons on the liner. Washington, Nov. 10, — (Special to Daily Democrat) —The first official report of the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona reached the state department this afternoon from consul White at Naples who cabled tljit 270 of the passengers and crew were saved. Bulletin By Wireless. Berlin. Nov. 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Italian liner Ancona

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, was sunk by an Austro-Hungarian sub1 marine while trying to escape, it was officially announced today. On the strength of what was termed “reliable information" owing to the attempt to escape it was stated the submarine was forced to use its guns. a NOW A PROUD PAPA. Mrs. William Hitchcock is in receipt of a letter from the south with news that a son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hitchcock of Dyas, Alabama. They moved there from ] here about a year ago. Mrs. Hitchcock was formerly Miss Goldie Schoenstedt of east of the city. — o ORGANIZE LEGION Loyal Temperance Legion,

Children’s Auxiliary to W. C. T. U. WILL BE ORGANIZED Wednesday, December 1— Mrs. Kenna, Organizer, With Assistants. At the meeting of the W. C. T. U. yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. E. Bell, arrangements were completed whereby a Loyal Temperance Legion, a children’s organization, auxiliary to the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will be organized. The date is Wednesday, Dec. 1, and the same will be effected at the Sunday school room of the Methodist church, after school. Mrs. C. F. Kenna wil be organizer and she will have as her assistant, one helper selected from each church in the city. The program for the W C T. U. meeting yesterday was carried out as published, and especial mention is 1 made of the fine paper of Mrs. S. E. Hite on the cigarette and its harm to boys. She gave much care to the preparation of her paper and it was very good. Mrs. C. H| Suttles assisted Mrs. Bell in entertaining. At this meeting the names of the superintendents of the tourteen department were read, but several being unable to serve, the list will not be published until completed. There, were forty three at the meeting. o ' DECATUR_ WON In a Fast Game Played Yesterday Afternoon Decatur Won, 17-15. FAST AND FURIOUS Tocsin Unable to Come Over With a Couple Winning Throws. Tocsin was too tined to throw a couple of clean baskets in the last half of a furious game played between the Decatur High School and Tocsin on the school grounds here last afternoon. The line-up was Decatur: Gerliig and Snyder, forwards: Ball, center; and Gay and Roop, guards. For Tocsin the line-up was:; Johnson and Shady, forwards; Yarger-Rupright center; Foly and Gum, guards. Decatur Field Goals —Gehrig 2; Snyder 2; Ball 1; Gay 1; foul goals, Ball 3. Tocsin: field goals, Johnson 3; Yarger 3; Gum 1; foul goals, Johnson, 1. o EVANGELICAL CHURCH This is the evening for mid-week service at the Evangelical church. Please note the time J:00. This evening we will take up the study of the book of Acts. Please read the first chapter. After this service the choir will re- ' hearse songs for next Sunday. The ’ public is cordially invited to attend J. L. RILLING, Pastor. _ MARRY. Providence, R. 1., Nov. 10—Creatore, band leader, is to marry Rosina Demarimus, 18, less than half his age, whom he knew as a nine-year-old girl. f Romance followed their meeting six a. months ago.

MET LftST NIGHT Merchants’ Association Vote Down Stock Show—To Assist Mr. Hutchins TO GIVE CORN SHOW Farmers’ Meetings Proposed for Next Year—Other Matters Discussed. The Merchants assiciation held their regular session last evening and disposed of several propositions. A letter from the pastor and trustees of the

United Brethren church thanking the organizja-tion for their contribution, was read and spread of record. The executive committee to whom was referred the question of giving a stock show reported unfavorably because of the fact that tt is late for an outdoor exhibit, but recommended that the as sociation assist in giving the corn show proposed by the county agent. This matter was referred to the assemblage committee who called on Mr. Hutchins this morning and began the negotiations. They were assured of support and it is probable that the corn show will be given here some time in January. A discussion of several proposed farmers meetings tor next year will probably result in a test of these entertainments. FATHER SERIOUSLY SICK. / ______ Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Pyie of Bobo received a message today informing them of the serious sickness of Mrs. Pyle’s father, James F. Carey, of Spencer county, Ind. They will leave in the morning for the home of Mr. Carey. CASEDISMISSED Armstrong Case Against Ft. Wayne & Springfield Railway Is Dismissed IN FEDERAL COURT Sought to Declare Appointment of Receiver Quinn Unlawful. Interested parties here were notified that Judge Anderson of the federal court had dismissed the case of Fannit E. Armstrong against the Fort Wayne & Sprnigfield railway, filed in the federal court. This morning s Journal-Gazette also contained the following relating to prior proceedings in the court: Attorneys White and McWilliams, of Kansas City, have filed with Commissioner Thos. J. Logan, of the federal court, an answer to defendant’s claim in tho suit of Fannie E. Armstrong against the Fort Wayne & Springfield Interurban Railway company et al., in which it is alleged that the entire trapaction under which French Quinn was appointed receiver for the road was unlawful and therefore the receiver is not, according, to law, entitled to act. The original suit was filed to recover on bonds which Mrs. Armstrong alleges her husband held against the company. The federal court was asked to appoint a new receiver for the company, but to this defendants answered that the federal court had i;o authority to appoint a new receiver when the matter was already in the state court and that a receiver by that court had been appointed and was serving. White and McWilliams, in the latest brief, allege that the federal court does have jurisdiction for the reason that in reality no receiver has been appointed because the proceedings under which he was appointed was without the law and void. The case will come up for hearing at the December term of court—Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. TAKE MOTOR TRIP Mrs. John Falk and son, Dan, and Mrs. C. O. France and daughter, Hazel, left today for Indianapolis by motor trip, where they will visit until Saturday.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening,November 10, 1915.

> SEE "THE JUGGERNAUT” The Big Modern Railway Drama at the Crystal Thursday. Popular Actors “The Juggernaut" which conies to the Crystal Thursday evening of this week is absolutely one of the greater.* movie pictures ever produced and without doubt the best and most sen sational ever brought to this city, aim hundreds of people have seen it in larger cities ana marveled at the wonders shown. The picture cone - five reels and shows a big train gc dashing over a broken bridge, rr other sensations that make vmi wonder. Two of the best movie sb Earl Williams and Anita Stewart take the leading role in the play. On account of this extraordinary feature twenty-five cents will be charged. Three other reels will be shown. S»e “The Juggernaut", you’ll not regret the two bits.

PRORATEDJODAT Will of Barbara Hirschy Leaves Estate to Her Children. HUNTERS’ LICENSES Are Thick—Julius Haugk Files Answer in Federal Court. The will of Barbara Hirschy, late of Linn Grove, written January 14, 1915, and witnessed by David Falb and A. D. Buckmaster, was probated today. She gives to her daughter, Rosina Hirschy, lot 17, Buena Vista, and to the heirs of her son, Ephraim Hirschy, each sl. The rest of the estate is to be equally divided among her children as follows: Christ Hirschy, Mary Biberstein, Rosina Hirschy, Ferena Augsburger, Catharine Hirschy, Christena Liechty, Rebecca .Schindler, Anna Liechty, Saloma Warner and John Hirschy. She asks that her son, Christ Hirschy, serve as executor. He qualified, giving $2,000 bond. Hunters' licenses have been issued in the past several days to John M. Bollenbacher, Grover Feters, Charles Scherry, Fred Schurger Forest Elzey Albert L. Colchin, Clem Voglewede, F. H. Tumlin, John E. Wilson, Cliffie Steiner, George Schrank, Algert Lehman, Martin Lose, Frank H. Gerard. William Richards, Homer Ruhl, A. K. Brenner. Edwin Spichiger, Albert James Runyon, E. P. Smith, Clyde M. Myers, E. C. Lawrence, B. F. Shroyer, Lawrence Meyers, Arie Humble, Samuel Cook, Elmo Smith, Albert Bixler. L. L. Frank. Real estate transfers: George T. Davis, et al to Edward W. France, realty in St. Marys township, $1500; William F. Kunkelhan, et al to Henry Kunkelhan, 80 acres of Union township, $8500; Henry Kunkelhan to William F. Kunkelhan, 80 acres of Union township, $8500; Charles J. Jones tc Peter A. Habegger, 1-2 acre of Jefferson township SIOO. Sheriff Green left this morning with Mrs. Harvey James of Preble for Richmond, wiiere she will be committed to Easthaven hospital for treatment. She was accompanied by her husband also. _J ; Julius Haugk of Decatur has filed an answer to the complaint of the First National bank of Fort Wayne, in which the bank seeks to have him declared a bankrupt and to have the case heal'd by a jury. Haugk says he is not insolvent and that he has $25,000 above his indebtedness. He says that he owns real estate and other property worth $47,000 and that he has twenty-three creditors. The complaint of the bank is in error, he says, for the reason that the law says that if a man has more than twelve creditors three of them must petition the court in a matter of this kind and that if he has less than twelve creditors, one of them may petition the court. Peterson & Moran are attorneys for Haugk.—Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. _ o METHODIST SERVICE. Folowing the prayer meeting this evening the pastor desires a meet- . ing of both the men and the women I' workers for a short conference. Mr. Beery will lead the singing. Service begins at 7:00 p. m.

.FORM PIG CLUB Younger Generation of Peterson and Vicinity to i Form Pig Cluh. NINETY-FIVE PRESENT At Peterson High School Last Night to Hear the County Agent. Much interest was shown by the farmers and residents of Peterson and vicinity last night when the com show and lecture was held there in the high school bv countv aaent A. J.

lAxftAA OUIIUUI ’'y Uvlllllj’ .V. •J • ■ Hutchins. The arrangements were made by the high school pup’s interested in agriculture assisted by their readier Robert Mann. Mr. Hutchins’ talk ' was along corn, its methods of selection and treatment. Mr. Shankli;, of Purdue, in charge of the boys and girls club work in the state was also present and gave an interesting talk on pig clubs. From the interest i shown there will be a club of this sort organized and will compete with the other clubs of the state. At all times the clubs have the support and aid of the county agents and experts from Purdue itself. Harry Gray, county agent p '>r Wells county was there. He gave a talk on general farming that was well received. That tlie farmers are taking interest in the work of the county agent to help them is evident by the presence of ninty-five progressive farmers at the meeting last night. On Friday night another similar meeting will be held in Monroe and Professor C. G. Starr, of F* 'due will talk to the farmers of that region. OFFICIAL BOARD Elected By New Farmers’ And Merchants Bank Organized at Preble. ON LAST EVENING John Hollman, President —' Capital Stock Is $25,000 —Portland Organizers. The stockholders of the new Farmers’ State Bank at Preble met last night and elected a board of directors and officers for the first year. The '.'oilowing were elected directors: Jeff Klopfenstein, Jbhn Hoffman, Herman Reese, August Conrad, John Miller, ] Benedict Linger, Wm. M. Meyer. After the stockholres’ meeting closed the board of directors met and elected the folowing officers: Presi dent, John Hoffman, Vice-President, Jeff Klopfenstein; Cashier, (temporar- * ily) Wm. M. Meyer. The list of stock- j holders comprise tlie most solid and ( substantial farmers of Preble and Kirkland townships. At tlie present time < the number of stockholders is abcut forty but a few shares may be secured yet by farmers of those townships de- ( siring the same. It is tlie purpose ; of the promoters to make the bank j a popular farmers institution and the 5 officers desire as many farmers and : stockholders as posible to secure, so as to make more boosters for the bank. I The capital of the bank is $25,000, with 1 shares of SIOO,OO each. It has not yet 1 been decided what building the bank ‘ will use at Preble temporarily, but the officers expect to be open for busi- 1 ness some time in December. The hank was promoted by Morton S. Hawkins of Portland, assisted by Fred E. Meeker of that city. Mr. Hawkins recently started the Farmers’ State Ban:. at Portland atifi his family have managed hanks at Portland for forty years. He is chairman of the organization committee of the American Farm Bankers Association, recently established for the protection and encouragement of the interests and rights of farmers banks over the country. Another meeting of the directors will be held Friday evening of this l week at which the Cashier and other bank officials will be decided upon.

(WAR END TOMORROW? (United Press Service) Berlin, Nov. 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The European war will end tomorrow, says a postcard from a German soldier in the Vosges. "Germany’s last great war was in 18701871. Peace was concluded May 10, 1871. Add 1870 to 1871 and you get 3741. Add the first two figures, 3 and , 7, and vou get 10. Add the last two and you get 5, meaning—10-5,-'71. "This war has been in 1914-1915. Add 1914 to 1915 and you get 3829. , Add the first two figures and you get 11. Add the last two and you get 11, meaning that ]>eace will come on 11-11,-’15." ROAD MUST PAY »■■■■■ ( Higher Court Sustains Ver- t

diet of Lower, Giving Mrs. Cloud $6,000 AS THE DAMAGES For Death of Her Husband. Chas. Cloud, in 1911— Deceased Lived Here. The appellate court has affirmed the Randolph circuit court in giving Lenh E. Cloud, administratrix, a judgment of $6,000 against the Cleveland. Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad company, for causing the death of her husband. Charles Cloud, in 1911 at Lynn. The deceased was a son of ex-County Recorder and Mrs. C. C. Cloud of this city. The widow, Lena Cloud, who served for some time as bookkeeper for the Schafer Saddlery company, until recently, is now at Muncie, where she is taking a course in a business college. The accident in which Charles Cloud met his death occurred at Lynn, the body being brought here for burial. It was shown that Charles Cloud was driving north along the road, and his horse evidently balked on the track, and another engine near was making such a noise that he failed to hear the approaching train, which did not stop at the sight of the horse and wagon and the man making an es fort to get the horse off the track The court says the evidence sustains the judgment and that the damages awarded were not excessive. OHIO TO MISSOURI New Interstate Road from Cleveland to St. Louis to Run Through Decatur IF INTEREST IS SHOWN By Local Parties, Who Should be Inerested— Means Much. The following letter is self-explan-atory and will be taken up by the Merchants’ association soon, it having < been referred to them by Mr. Adams, of the Commercial club: Marion, Ind., Nov. 8, 1915. Secretary Commercial Club or Chamber of Commerce, Decautr, Ind.: Dear Sir: —I am attempting to organize a line of connected highways from Cleveland, Ohio, to St. Louis, Mo. The line as I have it laid out would pass through your city providing you are interested in it. The general way it would go is through Elyria, Bellevue, Tiffin, Fostoria, Findlay, Lima., O.; Decatur, Bluffton, Marion, Kokomo, Lafayette, and Attica, Ind.; Litchfield and Edwardsville, fill. I have been feeling out this proposition in a number of cities and so far these are a unit for the effort. I have just completed the organization of the Hoosier-Dixie highway, from the Lincoln highway at Goshen to Cincinnati. This road is now an assured fact. The inclosed circular explains the objects of the HoosierDixie. 1 am attempting this east and west road along similar lines. Please write mo at once what you think about the effort and whether or not you are willing to co-operate in this movement. Awaiting your reply, I am Yours very truly, TOM M. MORGAN, Secretary, Hoosier-Dixie Highway association.

Price, Two Cents.

ELECT OFFICERS Catholic Ladies of Columbia Held First Meeting and Elected Officers ON TUESDAY EVENING Thirty-three Have Already Joined—New Society to Meet Every Month. The first regular meeting of tho charter members of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia was held last night at 8 o'clock at the Knights of Columbus hall. After the thirty-three char-

ter members had been duly installed by the supreme president, Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfe, of Dayton, assisted by Mrs. Hugh Durkin of Marion, Ohio, tlie election of officers took place, and resulted as follows: President, Mrs. L. A. Holthouse; vice president. Mrs. John Smith; recording secretary, Miss Agnes Costello; financial secretary, Miss Ixmise Brake; treasurer, Miss Ada Deininger; monitor, Miss Leona Bosse; inner guard. Mis Irene Gerard; board of trustees, the Misses Josephine Malley, Estella Smith and Rose Fullenkamp. After the election it was agreed that the society meet on the first Tuesday of eacli month. The society which was formed but a short time ago. will no doubt prove to be one of the strongest in the city. It is composed of the city's leading ladies who will do everything in their power to advance the interests of the lodge and social circles. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia is a national organition. MILLION DOLLAR FIRE (United Press Service) South Bethlehem, Pa., Nov. 10, — (Special to Daily Democrat)—That the loss caused by the fire which destroyed number four machine ship of tlie Bethlehem Steel Company early today will total a million dollars and probably more was believed certain this afternoon. Tlie building in whit h twenty one hundred men were employed was used for tlie manufacture of guns for tliis government and England. The fire was caused by an explosion following the short circuiting of electric wires, a flash from which ignited a pit of oil. The building was completely gutted. CHAMP CLARK CONGRATULATES. (United Press Service) Washington, Nov. 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—lt was announced at the White House today that Speaker Champ Clark had sent a message to President Wilsey congratulating him on tlie Manhattan Club speech. This is taken by friends of the administration to indicate tiiat Clark will support the President’s preparedness program. o DELAVAL LEAVES (United Press Service) Washington, Nov. 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —It was announced tiiat Counsellor DeLaval has not been dismissed. Germany did not insist upon his dismissal but requested that lie leave Belgium. Minister Whitlock advised the state department today that DeLaval was leaving the country with him. He will probably go to the Hague. He is a Belgian. o. — MILDRED SCHEUMANN DEAD. Mildred Scheumann, aged four years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Scheumann, of near Hoagland, died yesterday morning at the home of tho parents in Marion township. Alien county. Death was due to complications and folowed an illness of but a few days. Surviving besides the parents are three sisters and tw*o brothers. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. Interment at Lindenwood. ————— ——o— — * MONMOUTH SCHOOL SOCIAL A box social and parcels post sale will be given Friday evening by tho Monmouth school. All ladies, the married, as well as young ladies, arc requested to bring boxes for the supper. All those who desire, may also contribute jwkages for the panels post sale, and these will be highly appreciated. A good time is anticipated. o TO JAIL FOR BEATING MAN Marshal Eli Riesen of Berne brought Howard Eley of that town, to jail here for seven days, for assault and battery on Gregg Brandyberry.