Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 284, Decatur, Adams County, 26 November 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 281.

' SERBS STARVING ■United Press Correspondent Write that Serbs Lie by Roadside Starving fcuROPE WANTS PEACE ■According to Signed Statement in the Hands of Henry Ford Today. BULLETIN. (United Presn Service) ■ Washington. D <’.. Nov. 26i Spec■lal to Dally Democrat) -Signed state■(Dents from officials high up in gov ■erinnent circles of both the allies and Ktlie central powers declaring that they ready for peace are in the hands E ;.»Of Henry Eord, Detroit financier, pac- , ltl.-t. he announced this afternoon. | "Folks who say our plan is foolgfchardy have the greatest surprise of I fcieir lives coming," said Ford. "There . is both material and other evidence that we will succeed in getting soldiers out of the trenches by Christmas. if.. Tltis has become our slogan and 1 can say most seriously that it is not an empty boast." ■ Arriving here from New York he planned to telegraph every university in the country asking the president that the person from either students or faculty, who has done the greatest work for peace in their institution be selected as delegates on the "peace ship.” They will be taken to Europe as Ford’s guests. Ford announced he was prepared to : spend as many millions as are needed to carry on an anti-preparedness pro- ■ gra<n in the United States He will open headquarters in Washington. KRome. Nov. 26 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Lord Kitchener arrived here today. After conferring with Premier Salandra and the Italian war minister he probably will go to the fighting front to meet King Victor and Qeneral Cadorna. ' New York, N. Y„ Nov. 26—(Special ( to Daily Democrat)—That certain , evidence regarding Captain Boy-ed, , German naval attache, will not be introduced in the trial of four HamburgAmerican line officials for illegally furnishing supplies to German commerce raiders because of the attitude of the state department, was hinted today. The state department, it was reported, has informed United States Attorney Marshall that Boy-ed was acting within his rights in distributing certain funds. It has been suggested to Marshall, it is understood, that • the state department will be displeased if Boy-ed’s name is again given ( prominence in the present trial. Boy-ed’s connection with the scheme of sending shiploads of supplies to German warships was mentioned when the trial was resumed today but by counsel for the defense. London, Nov. 26—(Special to Daily Democrat)—That the Italians have captured Goritz, as reported in Milan advices to the Daily Telegraph com pany, lacked confirmation today. The city’s Austrian defenders were desperately pressed at last accounts, and for several days past its fall has been considered a question of time. Berlin, via London, Nov. 26—'(Special to Daily Democrat) What is left of the Serbian northern army was trying to get into Montenegro today. The Serbians did not offer battle along the Mitrovitza Tristina line. (By Win. G. Shepard) Monistir, Serbia, Nov. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Delayed—Serbia is starving. Men, women, children and animals, fleeing before the advancing hostile armies, are dying of hunger by the roadsides and mountain passes. MEET POSTPONED A WEEK. A telephone message was received at. noon today from Tom M. Morgan, secretary of the Cleveland to St. Louis highway, announcing that it has been necessary to postpone the date for the meeting which was to have been held at Marion next Wednesday, until a week or ten days later. This was necessary to accommodate two of the Illinois cities. From all along the line has come word of large delegations and much enthusiasm has al- , ready been displayed. Mr. Morgan says the road is assured if lhe boosters continue at their good work. The exact date for the meeting will be announced within a few days. — o Mrs. V. Leach of Fort Wayne spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Belle Johnson and will remain for the week-end.

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WATCH THE SIGNS. (United Press Service' Terre Haute. Ind., Nov. 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) Tourists who are contemplating a trip that will take them through Terre Haute, should study up on the speed laws. Authorities of the city say they are tired of the "sixty” miles an hour" speed limit. which some motorists are observing on streets in suburbs. Commissioner Cullen is much worked up over the continued reckless driving. He said he intends to put a stop to it before any more lives are lost. 808 GREEN OUT. Bob Green, fireman at the city waterworks, came down town this morning for the first time since being severely injured two weeks ago. At that time a gauge glass blew out. a piece of the glass striking him in the eye, inflicting an injury, which was thought to have destroyed the sight. TAKE LIFE VOWS Thanksgiving Wedding of Clarence Miller and Miss Beulah Fuhrman. A PRETTY AFFAIR Forty-one Relatives Witness Nuptials — Will Live Near Celina, Ohio. Beautiful in its simplicity was the wedding solemnized at eleven o'clock I Thanksgiving day. November 25. when I Miss Beulah Fuhrman, daughter ot ' Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fuhrman, became the bride of Mr. Clarence Miller of Celina. O„ in the presence of forty-one, mostly relatives. Promptly at the appointed hour, beautiful strains of a wedding inarch played by Esther Fuhrman, were heard from the piano, announcing the coming of the bridal party. Rev. E. J. Glendening led the contracting parties to a cozy corner in the parlor, where they were happily united in holy matrimony. The bride's cousins, Bertha and Clark Fuhrman, attended them. The bride wore a gown of cream batiste, made princess effect. The front and back panels were designated by the shirring at the sides, and trimmings were oriental lace. Velvet ribbon in selfcolor, formed the girdle. The bridesmaid wore light blue batiste, made In Eton jacket effect. A sumptuous turkey dinner was served. The massive wedding cake formed a feature of tlie table worthy of especial mention, and floral decorations were chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Miller will leave tomorrow for Celina, Ohio, and will reside on a farm live miles from that city. An infare dinner will be given there at the groom’s parents’ home. Both are fine young people.

THIRTEEN ARE DEAD. (United Pi'bbb Service) Hot Springs, Ark., Nov. 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) -Thirteen are known dead, six seriously and perhaps fatally injured, an dthirty to forty badly hurt was today's known toll of the tornado which swept this vicinity yesterday. It was estimated that at least three hundred thousand dollars’ dam age was done to property tn the quar : ter mile path of the tornado. Hot Springs was not touched but the blow came so close it was not until late this afternoon that wire communication with outside points was established. Rescue parties were formed in Hot Springs as soon as tlie word of danger reached here and the expedition worked throughout the night in a terrific rainfall. All the members of two families of the name of Crowder and Tanner, were either killer or injured when their homes were demolished. Great apprehension was felt here today fop tlie safety of towns near here. STOP. LOOK, LISTEN 1 A box social will be given at the Jones school, one mile east of Pleasant Mills, this evening, November 26, 1915. This social will be for the old as well as for the young. There will be contests for all, among which will be a spelling contest for any one who has never taken any high school work. All young ladies, so desiring, are cordially invited to bring boxes. This social was to have been given last Friday, night, but owing to tlie bad weather it was postponed. Liberal prizes will be given in each contest. Everybody come and have a good time.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, November 26, 1915.

JONESOEFENDS His New Primary Law—lssues Statement in Defense of the Bill. REPUBLICANS ATTACK The Tenth Section Which Would Nullify Entire Fabric, Says .Jones. (United press Service) Indianapolis. Ind., No. 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat)- —With various sections of the new primary law under judicial scrutiny and with the certainty that the state supreme court will soon pass on its constitutionality, John R. Jones of Plymouth today <am< out with «t statement in which he defends the law, and attacks its opponents. The statement follows: (By John R. Jones) (Written for the United Press) Secretary Henley of the republican state committee made the assertion to the United Press that the action of the committee in attacking Section 10. of the primary law “is in good faith.” Wliy was it necessary to make this assertion? , Although the republican committee may "in good faith” intend to follow the case to a conclusion, it doubtless knows that to destroy Section 10, which provides the qualifications for voters at tlie primaries, would make the law so vulnerable that it would become the tool of bi-partisan politicians of the Lucious O. Hamilton I type, and that even its friends would I seek its repeal. In counties where one party is helplessly in tlie minority the party would control the primary of the majority party if Section 10 were annulled. As a concrete example: In my (Continued on Page 4.)

DAY OFJ’RAISE Union Service Held by the Churches at the Christian Church. A FINE SERMON By Rev. Rilling—The Men’s Chorus Sang and Orchestra Played.

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, was a day of general rejoicing in the city, its people did not let its temporal blessings overshadow its need of spiritual things and the Christian church was more than filled when the annual union praise service was held at 10 o’clock. Rev. J. H. Rilling of tlie Evangelical church had an unusually good sermon. He enumerated the things for which we should be especially thankful this year. He placed first in the list, this great country of ours, with its peace and liberty, the greater appreciated because of tlie war in which the European countries are engaged. The ministers of the various other churches assisted in prayer and scripture readings. The music was especally good. The Men's chorus, of which Dp. Fred Patterson is leader, sang several selections, which were especially good, and the Christian church orchestra also played. A NEW DEPARTMENT Will be Added by Presbyterian Ladles to Their Bazaar. The Presbyterian ladies are getting things ready for their annual Christmas bazaar which will be held Thursday and Friday of next week in the church parlors. The usual assortment of fancy and useful articles will be sold and many Christmas gifts can lie found in the assortment. The ladies will also add a new department. This will consist of second hand clothing. This is realty very good clothing and not the kind usually associated with “rummage sales." It cun. however, be secured very cheap. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. 1.. I). Jacobs gave a turkey dinner Thanksgiving day for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jacobs. Mrs. Gottlieb Christeiier and family, Miss Gladys Schrank and Harry Ellenberger of near Berne.

ADVANCE MOSES, AND DELIVER COMMANDMENTS! London, Nov. 2 (By Mail) —-A real incident of unappreciated humor came from northern France today via soldier letter. The Tommy said: "There is a certain Padre up our way who was late in returning to his quarters and forgot the coutersign. Tlie following conversation is between Parde and a sentry, who had a sense of humor: “‘Halt! Who goes there!’ “ 'Ah—-er —oh —l'm —l’m Moses!” “ ‘Advance Moses, and deliver the Ten Commandments!' ” The Parde. the letter adds, failed to take it so humorously and the witty Tommy is now doing twenty-eight days’ field duty as punishment. AGED LADY FOUND DEAD Mrs. Zoe McAlhany Found Dead in Bed at Home of Son. NEURALGIA OF HEART Had Proven Fatal—Funeral Will be Held Sunday Afternoon. Zoe McAlhany, 81. widow of R. J. McAlniany. a resident of Blue Creek township, since 1846, was found dead in her bed at the holin' of her son. 1 George .McAlhany. the general mer- ! chant in Salem. Thanksgiving morning at 6 o’clock. Mrs. McAlhany had been ill of kidney trouble for the past six months, but had not been confined to her bed. Only tlie day before she had been visiting with one of her children, and had caught a severe cold. When she returned home, she seemed to be suffering and her son wished to call a physician, but she did not want him to do so that night, preferring to wait until the next morning. Tlie family, however, administered to her and remained up with her all night. At 2 o’clock she seined to be resting easier. and the family left the room, to allow her to rest. She turned over, and when her sister, Mrs. Amy Merriman, was called in to see her, they went to her room about six o'clock and found her dead in bed. She had apparently never moved after the family had left her. Coroner D. D. Clark was called and it is his opinion

(Continue/ jn Page 4.) MRS. LINN DEAD Mrs. Solomon Linn Died Early Thursday Morning from Abscess. ILL A SHORT WHILE Funeral Services From the Evangelical Church Saturday Afternoon. Mary Ann Linn, widow of Solomon Linn, recently deceased, died at tlie family home, corner of Jefferson and Fourth streets, at 6:43 o’clock Thurs day morning, after an illness from abcess on the brain. On October 13, 1861, she was married to Solomon Linn in Sandusky county, Ohio, where they lived for three years, going to Indianapolis for one year after the civil war, then coming to Decatur, where they lived the balance of their lives, excepting 18701871, which time they spent in Bluffton Mrs. Linn was born in Reading. Pa., July 5, 1839. and all of life was a member of the Evangelical church. She is survived by the following children: Fred Linn, this city; Mrs. A. S. Elzey, of Ossian; M. Charles Linn, Clyde Park, Mont.; Mrs. E. B. Kern, Van Buren; Wall Linn, Bakersfield, Cal.; Clyde Linn, this city. Also the following brothers and sister survive: Mrs. Rebecca Luser, Fremont, Ohio; Mrs. David Davis, Fremont. 0., Isaac Miller, Oak Harbor. O; David Miller, Lindsey. O. The funeral services will be held from the Evangelical church at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, burial to be in the Maplewood cemetery. Rev. i Rilling will officiate.

J. KUNT£ DEAD Prominent Geneva Man Dies of Stomach Trouble of Long Standing. FUNERAL SATURDAY The First of the Family to Come to America is the First to Die. Following an illness of short duration John Kuntz, sr„ quietly passed away at the home of his son. John Kuntz, on Harrison street at 3:15 o’clock. Mr. Kuntz had been seriously ill but a couple of weeks, but for several years he has suffered with stomach trouble, which finally caused his death. Only about a year ago he was the victim of a similar attack and his recovery was very doubtful for some time. Mr. Kuntz was born in Canton Berne. Switzerland, February 3. 1861, and lived in the old country until in 1882, when he. with his wife, came to America and stopped in Berne, Ind, on December 4. 1882. Since that time he has been a resident of this vicinity. Mr. Kuntz was a well known and respected citizen of our community and will be greatly missed by his friends. His wife left for the better land several years ago. Two sisters in the old country and six brothers in America survive him. One brother, Alfred, resides in Geneva. Deceased was the first member of the Kuntz family to come and make his home in America. A short funeral service will be held at the house Saturday morning at about 8:".o o'clock.! atter which the body will be taken to Berne, where the services will be held in the Reformed church at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery just north of Berne.—Geneva Herald.

OPERATED TODAY Alvin Smith Stricken Suddenly With Appendicitis While Working AT SUGAR FACTORY Taken To Decatur Hospital for Operation—Chances for Recovery Even.

Alvin Smith, aged twenty a young man of perfect physical proportions, and the very picture of health, became suddenly ill while working at the sugar factory at 10 o'clock Wednesday night and is now hovering between life and death at the Decatur hospital, with chances for recovery about even. He was hurried to the hospital and physicians called, who immediately diagnosed the case as appendicitis. He was operated on this morning by Drs. D. D. and C. S. Clark and E. G. Coverdale and his condition was found most serious. He suffered an attack of the disease six years ago and has suffered from it several times since. He is a son of Daniel Smith, who lives between Monroe and Berne. —— ■ PLEASANT MILLS GIRLS WIN. The girls’ basket ball team of the Pleasant Mills seventh and eighth grades were again victorious over the seventh and eighth grade team of the Decatur schools, Wednesday evening, at Decatur, tlie score being 5 to 3 in favor of the Pleasant Mills girls. The game was very closely fought from start to finish. At the end of the first half the Decatur girls led, 3 to 1. But the Pleasant Mills girls were too much for the city girls in the last half and the Decatur girls were unable to score. Lelah Steele was the star for the Pleasant Mills team, as she made till the points for her team. o HEARD “THE HOLY CITY.” Among those from here who heard the oratorio. “The Holy City.” rendered at the Mennoite church at Berne, last evening, were: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bell and son, William; Mr. and Mrs. Cal Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. John Everett. Miss Jessie Winnes, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kirsch, Mr. and Mrs. L. W Stolte and daughter. Naomi; Mr. and Mrs. Smalley, Mr. and Mrs. Neason, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reppert.

ABOUT FRANCE’S POSE. The attitude assumed by Producer Charles France of Vogue Films, Inc., lately has aroused considerable interest. He stands with one band on the broad part of his hips and the other hand on his right knee. There Is a reason for it and this is it: In acting out one of the scenes for “He Thought He Went to War," forthcoming Vogue release, the producer, who was also playing a part, was to be kicked through a door. Russ Powell, principal comedian, misplanted his foot, striking France on tlie knee instead of tlie stomach, and put so much force in the kick for the sake of realism that tlie producer was capitulated through tlie door backward, taking the door off its hinges. He landed hard on his back witli an acrobatic role that carried him all the way over, and got up smiling Exhibitor's Herald. NOW WHATS THAT Want Advertisement in Ft. Wayne Sentinel Rather Misleading. UNUSUAL AT LEAST And Contains No Signature —Real .Jitney Line May be Started Here Soon. "WANTED —Five seven-passenger autos to run to Decatur. Ind., from Ft. Wayne. 26 miles, ten round trips pi r day. If Decatur interurban had been running 60 miles, to Portland, Ind., i ami Celina. 0., instead of only 20 miles to Decatur these past years, there would have been no sale of tlie road, witli gross receipts $30,000 per annum instead of $15,000.”

The above appeared among the "want ads" ofthe Fort Wayne Sentinel Wednesday evening. Just what the idea is we have not been able to learn. The latter part of the notice is especially misleading for it does not give the truth. The traction line has always had an income of from $50,000 to $60,000 per year. No signature is given to the advertisement mid it is surmised that it is only a “paid" knock, it might also be added that the seven-passenger ears will not get very far even if the road should be "junked" for already arrangements have been made by a well known jitney man to secure several thirty passenger auto cars for tlie purpose of operating' between Portland and Fort Wayne. o—“THE KING OF TRAMPS." That bright, breezy and spirited Irisii comedy, “The King of Tramps," as presented by a company of tlie cleverest fun makers, will be the attraction at the Bosse opera house on Monday, November 29. The comedy is one of those rattling, humorous conceits which is ever popular with lovers of fun, and is filled to tlie brim witli charming satire that tlie cliarac ter is so well noted for. and is written along new lines and crowded with interests and surprises. Tlie action of the play is terse, vivid and rapid; the musical numbers bright and catchy; the specialties presented by the company are up-to-date; tlie me chanical effects startling and hilarious and the special scenery carried for tlie production is appropriate for the locality of each act. The attraction will carry its own orchestra and band, which will announce the arrival of the company on Monday, November 29, in your city, and give their superb concert in front of tlie theater in the evening. Bring your whole family and enjoy an evening of two and a half hours of pure solid fun, at the usual popular prices. Get your seats early at the usual reserved seat sale, or else you maye have to go way back and stand up. —— o ■■■■— HAVE BIG OPENING. Gladys Selman and Florine Edwards had a big opening day last Saturday for their new variety store which they have established at Marengo, lowa. They had three clerks besides themselves, and a little girl who gave out the carnations for favors. They were unable to wait on all customers and had line success. This continues through the Intervening days. They state that many there have said that tile store, which is the only one ot its kind, is just what Marengo needs. They are delighted with the people as well, who extend every courtesy I and help.

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INVADE AMERICA Villista Troops Invade American Soil and Shoot Up a Detachment. NO RETURN FIRE And General Funston Says No Officer Was Present, the Cause. Washington, D. (’., Nov. 26 (Special to Daily Democrat)—ln a seres of attacks on American soldiers at Nogales. American soil was invaded by Villa soldiers, American troops were fired upon by five hundred Villistas and an American consular official insulted yesterday, according to dispatches to the war deparement from General Funston. Large reinforcements of American troops are today being rushed to Nogales. No American casualties in the fight were reported. Tlie known Mexican casualties were five. Tlie Villista colonel. Terrazas, with thirty men, crossed the boundary at Nogales, yelled at and cursed Vice Consul Simpich. and Collector of Customs Hardy, brandishing pistols. "Wliy they were not shot at I do not know,” said Funston, "unless from the suddenness of tlie attack and the fact that no responsible officer was on tlie spot." Funston said Villa’s governor. Randall, later apologized to Colonel Sage. A DOUBLE CELEBRATION. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Sudduth entertained at a*double celebration at their home on tlie Fred Mutschler farm east, ofthe city, it being Thanksgiving and their second son’s nineteenth birth anniversary. By 10 o'clock thirty-five or more of their friends had gathered at their home. At 12 o'clock a sumptuous dinner of turkey, cljicken, duck, railbit, and everything good for a Thanksgiving dinner was served. The afternoon was spent in hunting, playing ball and listening to music. Those present were Grandma Sudduth and granddaughter, Gertrude; Mr. and Mrs. Ves Young, mother and family; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Grim and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pliny Wible and son. of Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron DeVinney and nephews. Kenneth and Richard Tricker; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gilbert and father. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Sudduth and family. Everybody had a good time.

BOX SOCIAL TONIGHT. All those who wish to attend the box social at the Dent school house, a mile and a half east of the city, should wait for the hay rack which will convey all to the school house. This will leave promptly at fifteen minutes till seven o’clock, at the corner of Monroe and Second streets. There will be no charge for those wishing to ride. Everybody is cordially invited to come. The girls are asked to bring boxes of lunch. — —O - BOOKWALTER IS OUT. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind , Nov. 26 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Charb ; A. Bookwaiter set at rest many rumors today when lie definitely announced for “business reasons" he would not be a candidate for tlie republican nomination for United States senator. A HAPPY PRATY. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Davis gave a family Thanksgiving dinner party at six o'clock last evening that was one of the season's enjoyable events. The centerpiece of the table was a bowl of pink roses and the dinner was nicely prepared and served. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hunsicker. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Hunsicker and children. Donald and Leona; Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hunsicker. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahr and sons. Fred and Lloyd; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brodbeck of this city, and Miss Gamble, a toucher from Elkhart. who is the guest of her cousins. Mrs. D. H. Hunsicker and Ed Ahr, and other relatives, o— ————■ —- All the pupils of the West ward who attended school under Mr. Lewis Adler. called at his home Wednesday evening and gave him a happy farewell surprise. He was delighted and (lie evening was spent in a happy way, a marshmallow roast being one of the events of the evening. Mr. Adler has K.'igned as teacher to become cashier of the Preble bank.