Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 310, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 310.

REPLY THIS WEEK To Our Second Ancona Note Will be Handed to Penfield. FRENCH LINER IS SUNK Ford Peace Delegates Winning Over Stockholm Populace. I (United Press Service) Paris, Dec. 28, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The French liner Ville De La Ciotat was torpedoed in the Mediterrannean because the Germans believed General Castelman, French chief of staff, was aboard, according to Marseilles reports. General Castelman recently spent a few days at Salonika in conference with General Sarrail, the allied military chief. (By Karl W. Ackerman.) Besrlin, Dec. 28, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—THie entire question of submarine warfare as affecting the United States, may be cleared up within a few days, the United Press learned from authoritative sources today, today. Austria’s reply to the second Ancona note will be handed to Ambassador Penfield this week. Assurance comes from reliable quarters that it is “satis factory and final." There is a strong party in the dual monarchy that has insisted that friendly relations with America be maintained. This party apparently l.as the upper hand. (By Charles P. Stewart.) Stockholm, Dec. 28, —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The people of Sweeden are wr.rn-.h.g up to the Ford peace ’..ist-for. The peace leaders last night e !dre?scd the largest and most enthusiastic meeting encountered since the Oscar 11 sailed from New York, the hall being unable to accomodate the crowd. Comments of the Stockholm press was distinctly favorable today. K. P. Arnoldson, a Nobel peace prize . winner, told the Stockholm audience that too much could not be expected of the Ford enterprise. “Movements like this work gradual, he said,” but nevertheless it is a duty of Sweedish citizens to lend the Ford mission their support.” New York, Dec. 28— (Special to the Daily Democrat) —The Holland-Ameri-can liner Rotterdam sailed for Europe today with Col. E. M. House, confidential agent of President Wilson. Minister to Belgium Brand Whitlock and Captain Karl Boy-ed, recalled German naval attache aboard. Col. House is on his way to Europe to put American ambassadors in closer touch with the attitude of the American government in international affairs. He denied just before sailing that his visit was for the purpose of sounding out prospects for peace. London, Dec. 28— (Special to Daily Democrat)—The British cabinet faced gravest internal crisis of the war win n it met shortly before noon today with the conscription issue to be decided , It was current that several ministers . would resign, posibly before the da. was over, unless the government agreed upon some form of compulsorj , service. David Lloyd George, an on ing to one report, threatened to quit ( last night. ■ On the other hand it was reported in many quarters that Premier Asquith and possibly Sir Edward Grew wou leave the cabinet if the conscription won today’s battle. In that case it seems certain tha Lloyd George would be elevate' the premiership of a new minis rj . The issue, it was generally believei. would be decided today. Parlia “ e " meets tonight and unless a < 1 in answer is forthcoming from tm c inet council the most bittei < 1 ’ a heard in many months is c< i am take place. Berlin, Dec. 28-(Special to Daily Democrat)— Enemy monitors she Westende yesterday, killing t ire • eons, including two women, the office announced this afternoon. Washington, Dec. 28, (Special Daily Democrat)— Whether German) is repudiating its Lusitania asree . or Austria is playing close as po. to the edge of a break with the States, were questions raise hi (Continued onl>age 2)

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

CHARGES slander. George w. Coleman has filed a suit ‘ Clrc “ lt court gainst Frank C. HubIn Dg * s ’° no lianiaßeß slander. Lei T Plaint UlB allege<l ‘hat since A Pril U , 1915> th(j pla)nt(ff ( aij of the Antioch Lutheran hurch, made the statement that “If he (meaning the plaintiff) bad not misappropriated the funds belonging ’ to the church the church would have Plenty O s money.” This. Coleman says, is slander, and he asks damages . Leonard. Rose & Zollars attorneys for the plaintiff.—Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. WASH BURREL DOING WELL While in Fort Wayne Christmas Dav and Sunday, J. A . Smith called on ' Wash Burrel at the hospital. He is gi tting along nicely, is in good spirits . jovial an<i laughing. Although he had not been allowed to sit up any, he expected to sit up on Monday. — —n

TO II SPECIfIIIST ► " • * John B. Holthouse, Well Known Citizen, Leaves at Noon for Chicago. ILL SEVERAL MONTHS Os Liver Trouble—May Decide to Go to the Mayo Institute Later. John Holthouse, well known citizen, and veteran druggist of the city, left at 12:40 today noon, for Chicago, where he will consult a specialist, Dr. Ochner. He was accompanied by his son, L. A. Holthouse. Mr. Holthouse has been ill for two months or more of liver trouble, and the visit to the specialist was conceded by eminent physicians in this part of the state, having advised such. From Chicago Mr. Holthouse may gO to the Mayo Brothers’ institute at Rochester, Minn., this being one of the best of its kind in the country. Mr. Holthouse was accompanied to the train by a large number of friends, wso speeded him on the way with best wishes. —o— — MRS. BLAZER RECOVERING. Relatives and friends of Mrs. Lena Blazer, 1126 Polk street, learned with gladness and thanksgiving yesterday that the operation performed at St. Joseph's hospital, where the woman has been a patient since the city carjitney bus crash on Christmas eve in which she sustained a fracture of the skull, was successful, and that the prospects for her complete recovery are extremely bright. The operation, which was performed by Dr. J. Frank Dinnen, police surgeon, relieved the pressure of the fractured skull upon the brain, and almost immediately Mrs. Blazer's condition became more favorable. She was resting comfortably last night, and with the shock of the ordeal well over, she spent a quiet night. It is believed she will be entirely out of danger in a few days. Her mother-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Shaw of Polk street, who was also an occupant of the jitney bus. which was wrecked by a city car at the corner of Huffman and Sherman streets, is rapidly recovering from her injuries. Lutman, the motorman of the ■ar is being held in city court under S3OO bond. He is charged with assault and battery pending the outcome of the woman’s injuries.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. DIRECTORS MUST FIGHT (United Service) New York, Dec. 28, -(Special to the Daily Democrat)— Federal Judge Hunt tod . d enied a motion to dismiss the , ** eleven « a „d present directors of the New Haven railroad with conspiracy. He ruled that all of the defendants must put n a defense and that the cases go to ti e jury. The directors are on trial “<U» .< T “X rv section of the Sherman Anti-Trust law the government alleging that they Xed to monopolize transportstion in New England. STARTs'aTsEVEN TONIGHT The-e will be two candidates for the degree tonight at the Masonic d d g i the members are urged to 10d ge and the me be present promptly at seven Wednesday and ™ ur9 i day ' A “L.Z, open at seven o’clock promptly.

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

THE FIRSTANNUAL Family of Henry Worthman Holds First Annual Reunion Sunday. HAVE ORGANIZATION Rudolph Worthman Was Elected President—Happy Day Was Spent. ' ■ 1 The first annual family reunion of 1 he Henry Worthman family took place ‘ at the home of Mrs. Emila Worthman [ last Sunday, all members, with the i exception of one, being present. The i

r happy event opened with a delicious dinner prepared by Mrs. Worthman and two of her daughters, Louise and Minnie. During the repast many events of former life were recalled. | The afternoon was spent in organizing and in pleasant conversation. The following officers for the coming year were elected: President, Rudolph Worthman; secretary, William Worthman; treasurer, A. F. Goldner. Those present at this event were: ; Mrs. Emila Worthman, William, Louise and Minnie; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Goldner, Rudolph Worthman, from . Plymouth, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schrader and daughter, Mildred, from Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Doudt and son, Clifford, from Pleasant Lake. WAS VERT" SiCK 1 Chris Eicher, President of • Board of Commissioners, Stricken Here. , TAKEN TO MACKLIN’S Where He Was Given Care Durinff Night—Better, Expects to Go Home. While attending the special meeting of the county commissioners at the court room yesterday afternoon, Chris Eicher, president of the board, was: taken suddenly ill. He was taken to the home of County Surveyor Phil Macklin on First street at 5 o’clock, ; expecting that a little rest would make him feel as good as ever. However, he grew steadily worse, vomiting almost constantly until 10 o’clock when Dr. Hoffman was called. At that time Mr. Eicher’s tehperature was 101 and his pulse 100. The physician did everything possible, but Mr. Eicher continued to suffer, his ailment being diagnosed as appendicitis and at midnight his temperature was 103.8 and his pulse 120. Shortly after that time he obtained relief, however, and during the rest of the night rested eas- ’ ier. This morning he was considerably improved and Insisted that he would start to his home in Hartford township this afternoon. Some weeks tgo Mr. Eicher suffered severe burns when an acetylene gas plant exploded and since then Chris has had two attacks similar to this one. He is one of the best known men in the county and it is hoped by his hundreds of friends that he will soon recover his former good health. ■ HAS HIS TROUBLES, TOO. , Isaac Chronister, street commissiont er. is having his troubles in getting , men to shovel the snow off the cross- ' ings. Hiring eight men to work to- • aay, he retired last night with a satis- ! factory feeling that his work was well t done. But, whoa, only three of the , men who desired work so bad, roport--1 ed for duty this morning. So if your crossing is not cleaned as quick as t you think it ought to be, remember the f commissioner did all that he could do. todayYhoosier oddity. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 28- Special to Daily Democrat)— The local police e department was determined to stop c shoplifting so they made an example o ot George Rabbity, 26. He was given k thirty days at hard labor in the worke house and fined sl. His offense was ,t stealing a pair of shoe strings valued 11 at two and one-half cents from a five and ten cent store.

"A FOOL THERE WAS." This sensational play, one of the most successful of the century, and for many years the starring vehicle of Robert Hilliard, has been converted into a supremely vivid and startling photoplay by the William Fox forces. Edward Jose, former leading man with Sarah Mernhardt, portrays in a masterly manner the “Fool,” who forsakes family and friends for a soulless sensual creature in the guise of a beautiful woman. Theda Bara, leading woman at the Theater Antione, Paris, has been cast at the “Vampire,” one of the most fascinating, though revolting female characters ever created. Miss Bara’s interpretation is remarkable for intense dramatic realism, while her wonderfully seductive beauty serves to enhance the illusion created by her art. Her gowns in this production were designed by the leading costumers of her native Paris. Five and ten cents today only; six big reels of this feature. Don’t miss it.

> oPRESIDENTS PIAN Os Keeping Track of the War News and Positions of Armies. HAS ROOM OF MAPS An an Aide to Mark Positions —Evinces Interest in Maps. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Wilson is a peace loving official, but the walls of the cabinet rooms do not indicate it. Huge maps of all the war zones of Europe cover the walls and on each map the battle lines of the opposing hosts are drawn. Col. W. W. Harts, the president’s aid, is in charge of all the “battle fields.” He adjusts the tiny flags and colored cords which indicate how the different armies are moving from day to day. Frequently, when the president goes over to his executive offices in the morning, he stops in the cabinet room and personally surveys the positions of the struggling armies. In addition to the European maps there also is one showing the position of the U. S. troops on the Mexican border and the positions of Mexican forces. FLOYD LUTTMAN, MOTORMAN On Street Car Which Struck Rosa Blazer's Jitney Bus. Floyd Luttman, motorman on the street car in Fort Wayne, which struck the jitney in which Mrs. Lena Blazer and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Blazer Shaw, formerly of this city, were injured last week, is a former Decatur boy, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Luttman. Mrs. Lena Blazer, who was more seriously injured, is said to be still in a serious condition at St. Joseph’s hospital and pending the outcome of her injuries, says the Fort Wayne Sentinel, the case of assault and battery against Luttman was continued in the city court Monday morning until Wednesday. Luttman’s bond of S3OO, furnished by the traction company, was continued and he is at liberty. It is probable that on Wednesday Mrs. Blazer’s condition will indicate a time to which the case may be definitely continued for hearing. Luttman declares he was not to blame because just after a grocer's delivery wagon had passed the jitney the latter turned directly onto the track in front of the ear. Oscar Shust. 1710 Wells street, driver of the jitney, and others assert that the street car was going at a terrific speed and that after the first crash again struck the jitney and hurled it to the curb. Chief of Police Charles Lenz and Deputy Prosecutor Stephan A. Callahan are making a thorough investigation. Mrs. Rosa Shaw, moth-er-in-law of Mrs. Blazer, and residing with her, was in the jitney at the ' time of the accident and was injured, • but much less seriously than Mrs. i Blazer. o CONGRESSMAN INDICTED. (United Press Service) New York, N. Y„ Dec. 28—(Special I to Daily Democrat) —A blanket ini dictment charging Congressman Frank i Buchanan, Davis LaMar, the “wolf of i Wall street,” former Congressman i Robert Fowler of Illinois, and four - others with conspiracy was returned i by the federal grand jury here today 1 as a result of its investigation into 3 the alleged activities of Labor's National Peace Council.

BILLS ALLOWED 1 , I I County CommissionersConc elude Business for Year < —Officials Busy. ) r WITH THE CLEAN UP Three County Officers Will Retire—New Ones Take Up Work Saturday. i The county commissioners met yesterday afternoon, pursuant to a speci ial call and allowed the bills for the month, in order that the business for : the year might be closed. Today the orders were issued and the officers

I are busy concluding the work, ready for the changes in the various offices on Saturday. At that time George Kinzle will succeed W. J. Archbold as treasurer, Will Hammell will become i county clerk succeeding Ferdinand Bleeke, A. C. Augsburger will assume the duties as recorder which have been looked after for four years by Andrew Welfley. Though the state board of accounts , has promised to send field men here * to check the retiring officers out and the new men in, up to this time they have not arrived. However the business is being conducted and changes will take place as required by law. It is expected that the accountants will arrive here today, or tomorrow. GET COAL THIEF t Biggs, Special Officer, Hides i in Snow Drift to Catch Thieves. —- ■■ - ■ GETS CHARLES STRAUB In Act of Stealing Coal from City Wagon—Fined sls and Costs. Secreting himself in a snowdrift, William Biggs, special officer capture,] Charles Straub in the act of stealing coal from a car and wagon near the Clover Leaf railroad station at ten o’clock last night. Two other thieves escaped. Following out the suggestions in the complaints of coal buyers that coal was missing from their cars, Biggs had watched various switches for several nights. I.ast night in the storm and heavy snow he hid himself and awaited the coming of the thieves. He was rewarded in seeing three men begin to gather coal from a car and wagon belonging to the city. He made a rush. Two men got away, but he grabbed Straub. He took Straub to Marshal Melchi’s home where he left him in the custody of the marshal until he searched for the other two thieves but the trail had drifted shut. He brought Straub to jail. Straub was found guilty in Mayor’s court this morning and assessed a fine of sls. and costs. .— o THE TIGERS DEFEAT MONROE. The Decatur Tigers, a basket ball team of youngsters, ranging in ages from thirteen to fifteen, Dick Heller, manager, met a bunch from the Monroe high school last night at Porter’s hall here and defeated them 15 to 14. in one of the most exciting games of the season. The game as reported by the official scorer, follows: Decatur. Monroe. MaddyF Oliver Myers F Ray ThomasC Hendricks HamrickGWatkins Daniels G Haggard Substitutes—Teeple and Hamrick. Field Goals—Decatur: Maddy, 2; Myers, 2; Thomas 1. Monroe: Watkins, 4; Hendricks, 1; Oliver, 1. Foul Goals—Maddy, 3; Thomas, 1; Oliver, 2. After the game the boys enjoyed a luncheon at the Robison case. _o —’ ROYAL NEIGHBORS’ NOTICE. All Royal'Neighbors, beneficial and I social, must pay their assessments and past dues in full by December 31. > All those failing to do so, will be bus- ■ pended without further notice. RECORDER. |

COLCHIN FUNERAL The body of Daniel Colchin arrived here last evening on the last interurban car and was immediately taken > to the home of his mother on east Rugg street. Herman Yager accompanied the body home it being necessary for him to go to Fort Wayne to have the remains transferred from the Nickel Plate road. The funeral services were held this morning at nine o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church. Interment was made in the St. Joseph's cemetery. The following acted as pall bearers, Mack McKenna, Frank Barthol, John Lose, Ed Weisling, Tony Hackman, and Lawrence Voglewede. Mr. Colchin died a week ago Monday of pneumonia at the Providence hospital at Wallace, Idaho. OPEN HOUSE. Every one is Invited to call New Year’s day upon the Masons and Eas tern Stars in their new home between

the hours of two and nine o’clock. f _ ; HOSIER-DUfFT 1 r - 3 1 .Miss Mary Hosier, Former Decatur Girl, Becomes Wife of Edw. Dully 1 ASSISTANT MANAGER Os the Anthony—Bride is Daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Judd. Decatur people will be interested in hearing of the wedding of Miss Mary Hosier, whose young girlhood days were spent here. She is a daugther of Mrs. Elizabeth Archbold Hosier Judd, wife of Henry F. Judd, a former farmer of near Preble. The Ft. Wayne Sentinel says of the wedding: A wedding that took place at the Cathedral rectory at 8:30 Thursday morning was that of Miss Mary C. Hosier, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Hosier Judd, of this city, and Mr. Stanislau Edward Duffy, assistant manager of the Anthony hotel. Rev. Father Keller performed the ceremony and the attendants were Miss Blanche Hart an,] Mr. James Keenan. The bride made a beautiful appearance in a very hand-tailored suit, with trimmings of Hudson seal, and a blouse of gold lace made over pink Georgette crepe and trimmed with ermine. A new hat of advance style, made of cheruit pink and trimmed with black cherries ami black velvet was a stunning finish to the elegant costume. The bride also wore a corsage of pink roses. The bridesmaid was dressed in a stylisli combination of blue and brown. Her skirt was a plaid of the two colors and a short coat of blue velvet with hat to correspond, while a corsage of pink sweetpeas and bonze shoes were other effective details of her costume. The bride and groom left at once for Chicago, Dubuque, la., and Scranton, Pa. In the latter city they will visit Mr. Duffy's father. For traveling, the bride wore a plainer costume of tailored blue cloth with blouse of pink crepe. The suit was trimmed with mink fur to match the fur of the hat and the mink muff the bride carried. Gold lace gave brightness to the hat with its facing of velvet to match the blue of the suit, while a black “Paradise” gave it much style. The bride also wore the groom’s wedding gift, a lavaliere with diamond, sapphire and pearl pendant. The bride is a young a woman of very attractive appearance and a charming manner. She is accomplished in music and well versed In household art. As soon as Mr. and Mrs. Duffy return they will go to housekeeping at 938 East Wayne street where their home is already furnished. The groom is a young man held in high esteem. Ho has worked up in the hotel business by reason of his energy an<] intelligence and is very popular. USED A BILLIARD CUE. Walter Cherryholmes and John Maxin got into a dispute while playing a game of pool at the Smoke house yesterday afternoon about four o’clock. Maxin swung at Cherryholmes and the latter struck back with his billiard cue. The blow landed on the back of Maxin’s head anil 1 he went down. Chief of Police Mel- 1 chi, who happened to be standing | near, arrested both men and took , them before Justice E. B. Lenhart, i where they plead guilty to creating a i disturbance and each paid a fine of I $9.80.

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THE COURT NEWS Hunters Make Rush For Licenses—County Commissioners Allow Bills AND CLOSE BUSINESS For the Year—Attorney R. C. Parrish Files a New Case. The county commissioners met yesterday and allowed the bills incident to the closing of the year. The county council will hold a special meeting Tuesday for the appropria-

tion of unexpended funds. The estate of Sylvester Garner was found to be insolvent. Hunters’ licenses have been issued in the past few days to Samuel Butler. Elmer Baumgartner, Nathan Nelson, Alvie Liby, William Stauffer, Ulysses Stauffer, Dr. A. L. Hickman, Richard Briggs. John Briggs, Troby Cramer, James E. Heath, Fred Nye, Charles Shoemaker, H. M. Besser, M. A. Frisinger, Sim Burk, S. E. Whitman. Luther Ralstaln, John Stout. Kathryn Hoffman vs. The Mutual Life Insurance Company, reply to second, third, fourth and fifth paragraphs of answer filed. Samuel K. Christy vs. John J. Myer set al. Defendants defaulted. In the case of John 11. Smith vs. Andrew Gottschalk, administrator of the Jacob C. Runkle estate, judgment for $93.20 against Grover C. Runkel and Jacob J. Runkel was rendered. Grover is found to be the principal and Jacob J. the surety, and Grover’s property is ordered first exhausted. Horace R. Allen, jr„ vs. William B. Drew. Answer fi(ed in two paragraphs. State ex rel. Joseph V. P >ase et al. vs. G. M. T. Houck, trustee. Leave granted to withdraw verified authority of Peterson & Moran to appear for advisory board, and appearance of Peterson & Moran withdrawn. Special appearance by Peterson & Moran entered for advisory board. Written motion by board to set aside and quash service of summons. Bernard J. Kohne vs. Jesse O. Smith et al. Defendant defaulted. V. M. Nussbaum & Company vs. Decatur Hoop Company. Appearance by Lutz for defendant. Rule to answer. R. C. Parrish, attorney for Edward 11. Berling, filed a suit against Henry H. Bremerkamp, demand, $l5O, for money loaned. Real estate transfers: Addie Andrews to Jerry Sanders, real estate in Washington township, $2800; Jesse Carpenter to L. A. Graham, 20 acres of Kirkland township, executor’s deed, $1800; L. A. Graham et al to Jesse Carpenter. 20 acres of Kirkland township, $2,000; Nettie B. Knight to Mary A. Morgan, lot 50 Bluffalo, $300: Grover C. Howick to R. Schuk. lot 48 Decatur, $5,000; Andrew G. Briggs to Grover C. Howick, lot 48 Decatur, $5,000: Abraham Beer et al to David C. Neuenschwander, realty in Root township. $3850. — , ~,u Peter Steffen took out letters as executor of the John Kisser estate. His bond is SB,OOO. o FIVE HURT IN WRECK. (United Press Service) Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Harry Kelley, twenty-four, Pennsylvania railroad tower operator near St. Paris, was held responsible today by railroad officials for the head-on collision between passenger trains 34 and 35. Kelley is missing. Michael Coffey, engineer, was killed and four trainmen seriously injured the Pennsylvania offices stated. Kelley threw the wrong switch and sent the two trains crashing together last night. — o “WINNERS’ CLASS” MEETING. The “Winners Class” of the Evangelical Sunday school will meet this evening at 8 o’clock, sharp, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Moore, second house north ot the old cemetery, east side of Mercer avenue. Let’s all be there and have a good time. CHARLES KNODLE, Pres. SIMON MOORE, Sec’y,