Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 312, Decatur, Adams County, 30 December 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 312.

TO BE JO MB American Official Makes Plain Statement on War Situation. RUSS CONCENTRATION Along Eastern Front Means Battle —Germany Intimates Defeat. (United Press Service) • Washington, Dee. 30. (Special |., Daily Democrat)—"The United stat. 3 will not go to war because Au a re.uses to punish a submarine commander or because Austria refuses to disavow, in so many words, the sink ing of the Ancona." said a high state department official today. • The fundamental point the United States is Insisting cn, is to obtain as surance that its citizens are not going to bo placed in jepardy by illegal submarine warfare." If Austria subscribes to the prinei pie of submarine warfare already agreed to by Germany, thereby assuring 1 the United States that no further attacks will be made upon pass, ngcr liners without warning and without due care for the safety of passengers and crew the other question will he settled by diplomatic interchange. Berlin, Dec. 30,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Concentration, in large bodies, oi Russian troops in the southeastern portion of Galicia and on the Bukowina frontier was reported in dispatches received here today. The situation is being watched closely by military authorities. It is believed possible the Czar may be planning a smash neaiurt the Gallician line held by Geneuu Von Lindsingen, as well as an invasion o. Bukowina. r.'.-.'l. De . 30,— (Special to Daily Democrat)— The Austrian destroyer Lika was blown up by a min- and the destroyer Trlgiab sunk in a naval battle with the Allied squadron in the Adriatic off Durazzo, the minister of marine announced today. Berlin, Dec. 30,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Russians have met with another severe defeat in their atempt to launch an offensive in G i atia, the war office announced this ...- temoon. General Von Bothner s Aus-tria-Hungarian troops repulsed an tack of strong Russian forces ag.i.nst the bridge head of Burkanow on ■ Strypa, said the official statement. “The enemy suffered heavy' loss :n killed and wounded. Russian attack? south of Shlock were repulsed. Washington, D. C.. Dec. 30 - I Bulletin)- -Secretary of State Lans. ;■ :in nounced this afternoon that the Aus trian reply to the American s- - I note on the Ancona had been deir. ered to Ambassador Penfield at . enna and is being forwarded to tc. country. New York, N. Y., Dee. :F -tSP" ' ’ to Daily Democrat)—The Greek lit 1 T%essalonika, only slightly dam but traveling far below her normal speed, is proceeding toward N * and according do officials of 1 ;1; ' should dock he\e Saturday. A win less message today stated tn ■' no cause for alarm. London, Dec. 30—(Special to Daii.Democrat)—That Louis V. Harcouu. member of the British calnnei . 1907, and a strong opponent o. •" pulsory military service, had 11 - was reported, but unconfirmed toda. Harcourt, whose wife is :>n woman, is said to be slater ’ come viceroy of India. . opposition to conscription has " hifj resignation could not be < definitely today. Harcourt can " ( cabinet 4n 1907 and held the pos secretary of state for the co 0111 . til the formation of the coallition ni. istry last May. BLIZZARDxr Tltec' i:l ’ New York. N. 1.. 1,1 to Daily Democrat)— Swept » the worst Wizards in su and the east lake district to MH sered under a snow tall estin. 4 some part; at twelve in< ' . t communications were only > tent; freight traffic at a Yager Bros. & Reink>«S J livered to S. T Welker of Bobo and Mrs. Catherine Schafer 0 each a beautiful Packard pianopianos were Christmas pic-i-

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CHURCH is finished. C. son have re■rani home from Willshire, where ,e> • :lllshl 'd yesterday the now i ' lurch building erected there, by the I tttrch of God congregation. The umv building is 43x49 feet, floor plan and the ceilings are twenty-three foot above the floor level. The church has a furnace and | 8 modern in every Particular. The dedicatory ceremontea will probably be held January 16 it is asserted. I STATE BANQUET - TODAY. (United Press Service) . 1-atavette. Ind., Dee. 31- (Special to ‘’any Democrat t-over 700 politicians gathered here today for the twentieth annual banquet of the famous Jackton club. Many prominent democrats . including Champ Clark, Senator Ollie . James, and United States Senator . Kern, will deliver addresses. FAIRBANKSIIAiyiE Put in the Presidential Race at the Love Feast Last Night. KENTUCKY IS PLEDGED Fairbanks Vigorous in Denouncing Democratic Measures. Indianapolis, Dec. 30, —(Special to * Daily Democrat)—Charles Warren Fairbanks was put into the presiden- . tial race today by the republican party of Indiana, meeting here in its ’ quadrennial Jove feast, an event proceeding each national campaign. Fair- < hanks name was put forward by Ed- 1 ward P. Morrow of Kentucky who I pledged Kentucky's support. i I Among the speakers was W. E. 1 Humphreys of Washington. All .ut-.j ’ tendance records at the love feast I were broken. A constructive policy for the worlds | trade was urged by Fairbanks. Ho declared that preparations against in-] dustrial invasion was as necessary national military prepredness. To this end. he advocated the establishment of banking and commercial houses all over the world, following the manner of the Germans in building up a world trade. Fairbanks was vigorous in his denounceation of the Democratic plans to levy llrect war taxes in the shape: of a tax on pig iron, bank checks, gasoline and automobiles. la closing ic congratulated the Indiana republican party upon being reunited and predicted a return of republican delcg.i- --' tions to congress. From every part of the state ret u • sentatives report that harmony has been achieved and that a united party will go to the polls at the primary election. The streets of the city were crowded with republicans each wearing a bmhrn reading “everybody for ; ;h e ticket;.” It was the universe 1 ?„ n o f harmony and unity. The old "hip hip hooray!” spirit of ' election in days gone by was in evt-, (CoiitlnueO on Page INSTAIiGONGS For Use of Superintendent in United Brethren Sunday School. SCHOOL IS GROWING Ncw Basement School 1 Rooms Filled to Nearly Utmost Capacity. The United Brethren church has tm , i eongs in both the auditorium •< w s “: I da v Bd>wl purposes. Uy »» i the superintendent Is ena>> > ; * » SUn only three consecutive Sundays. USC now nearly filled to its utmost dents in the main room.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, December 30, 1915.

IHE INCOME TAX Must be Reported March 1 I nder Law — Deputy Revenue Collector GETS INSTRUCTIONS ho Are Required to Pay —Must Pay on Excess of $4,000.00. Deputy revenue collectors are again preparing for a big rush during the n< xt tew months. In addition to (ho special war tax Collector Kruyer has issued an order relating to the collection of income tax and in a letter to deputies makes it plain what methods must lie pursued by both the taxpayers and the collector. Return may be made by March 1. Payments are to be made any’ time lifter notification is made by the commissioner of internal revenue up to June 1. The money can be sent as per instructions from the commissioners when notification is made direct to the taxpayer. Blanks are ready at the different offices for both corporations and individuals. Any man or woman earning a salary of more than $3,000 will pay one per cent on the amount above $3,000. A man and wife earning together more than $4,000 will pay a tax on the amount in excess of $4,000. Deputy collectors are permitted to grant an extension of time not exceeding thirty days provided a taxpayer has failed to make his return because of sickness. The government provides a penalty of SIO,OOOO for failure of corporations to make returns or for fraudulent returns and also levies fifty per cent upon an individual who fails to make return within the time specified or who makes a fraudulent return. AGED MAN DEAD Isaac Peterson. Well Known Resident of First Street, Died at 12:30. WAS ILL LONG Os Infirmities of Old Age— Father of Attorney Shafer Peterson. Isaac Peterson, well known veteran resident of the city, died at 12:30 o’clock today at his home on First . He had been in feeble condition for many months, and several times in the past year. it.was thought that he was at the point of death. Mr. Peterson was the son of Mr. 'and Mrs. William Peterson. He was born in Virginia, but later went to I Starke county. Ohio, with his parents, land still later, when but a little boy, : |!IP family came to Adams county. I The deceased spent the remainder of his life here, and was engaged in , armillg , living east of this city, until be retired from active Work. His first wife, Sarah Boughman, has 101) g been deceased. Os the children born to the first marriage, three are living. They are: George Washington Peterson, an attorney of Marion; Mrs. John Frlsinger, this city; Attorney Shafer Peterson, this city. Mrs. Abe Boeh, now deceased, was also a daughter. About twenty years ago, Mr. Peter iOII was married to Alice Wand, who urvives. There are also two children by the second marriage, they being Claude and Naomi. Mr Peterson was the youngest son in n family of fifteen children. He has 0 „ t > brother, Cyrus, living at Canton Ohio, and two sisters, Miss Anna Pe terson and Mrs. isabelle Williams, liv ing in Michigan. All of the family lived to be seventy-seven years of age or more, being remarkably long lived Mr. Peterson was eighty-six yeart of ago last September. ~'card'of'’thanks. We wish, in thiTmanner to tlianl O ur many friends and neighbors to: . their aid in our time of sorrow, am ~|S O for the beautiful flowers. ' MiiS. CLAYTON U. DORWIN ANI CHILDREN.

f IS BIGGS TO QUIT? I Information Leaking Out From Reliable Sources Indicate So. I Information from authoritative sources leads to the conclusion that William Higgs, several months plainclothesman on the local police force, will resign Friday night, Biggs refused to make a statement when confronted with the rumor. ? In the time he has been on the force Biggs lias paid his way by bringing in enough fines to more thi n f pay his salary. In tlie few weeks he lias been working he has caused to be ]>aid into the treasury nearly s2'o. This came from persons convicted of crimes against society. His latest was the capture of coal thieves near i the Clover Leaf station, where he got I I Charles Straub in the act. -u TO BE MABRIEO r Albert Ineichen, a Well Known Geneva Man, and Miss Lybarger ) i - MARRIED TONIGHT t Secure Marriage License Here—Miss Phoebe Parki inson Also Weds. I Albert Ineichen and Miss Clara Ly1 barger, a well known couple of Geneva, came to this city this morning > and secured a marriage license. Their . wedding will take place this evening i at the parsonage of the Rev. Knipe in Geneva, that minister officiating. The groom is the son of George Ini eichen, the famous stock man and farmer, of east of Geneva. They will 1 reside east of that town on a farm. The Geneva Herald says: “On nwntnjr.' 15; was | held the marriage of Miss Phoebe Parkison of Geneva, Ind., to Joseph E. Swartz of Maricopa, Cal. The happy couple then went to Maricopa, where a wedding dinner was served at the , lake View hotel. They will make their home in Maricopa. Miss Parkison is well known in and about Geneva, having spent almost her entire life in this vicinity. At few weeks ago she accompanied her sister. Mrs. Earl Burley, to Maricopa. We join with her many friends in wishing her a long and happy married life.” o GOVERNOR HAMMOND DEAD. (United Press Service) Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Word from New Orleans says Governor W. S. Hammond of Minnesota died at Clinton, La. today. He dropped dead while inspecting his land near there. ' When Governor Hammond left St. 1 Paul Saturday he was suffering from - indigestion. Hammond was Minne--1 sota’s first batchelor governor and its third democratic governor. He wait born fifty-two years ago at Southborough, Mass. Graduating from Dart- • mouth college witli the class of 1884. 5 He was elected governor of Minne J sota in 1914. ~ o’ "■ , NO TYPHOID GERM I Found in Blood Test Made Relative to Mrs. Hattie e Studebaker-Obenauer AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA. a Is 111 of Kidney Trouble Say o Physicians—ln Stupor g Much of Time. " John Niblick received a letter to- , S day, written Monday by his wife, who arrived at West Palm Beach, last !■ riday evening, at the bedside of het y sister, Hattie Studebaker Obenauer. p Physicians at West Palm Beach had 1. found germ of typhoid in a blood test, •s but in a blood test at Jacksonville, it was said that there were no typhoid germs found, her illness being diagnosed as kidney trouble. Mrs. Oben(k auer is in a stupor the greater part , r of the time. When Hie letter was id written, her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison, who hastened from Los D Angeles, Cal. had not yet arrived, but was expected that day.

A SUDDEN, OEfITH News of Death of Bertha Holthouse Winters Came as Great Shock TO RELATIVES HERE I Died Suddenly Wednesday at Jonesboro, Ark.—A Former Decatur Lady. ; Late last evening telegrams were received by relatives and friends in this city informing them o fthe sudden deatli of Mrs. Bertha Holthouse Winters of Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Winters was formerly Miss Bertha Holthouse of this city being the youngest daughter of the late Anthony Houthouse. The sad news cf her death came as a great shock to her many relatives and friends in this city as no one had received the least word of her serious sickness. Mrs. Winters moved to Jonesboro with her parents about sixteen years ago. Site was thirty-six years of age ami the mother of three- children, giving birth on Christmas day to a little girl. The death message did not state the cause of her death. The funeral will be hfld Friday at Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Winters was a sister-in-law of Mrs. R. J. Holthouse and a niece of J. B. Holthouse, of this city. INOTICE. Owing to the fact that New Years day falls on Saturday this year our stores will be open to the public all day and evening. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Vance & Hite. Teeple, Brandy berry & Peterson. The Myers-Dailey Co. A CWDED HALL : Large Crowd of Spectators See Alumni High School Games AT PORTER’S HALL Interesting Sensational Playing on Part of Both Teams. Scoring 4(5 points the alumni boys whipped the high school team in a fast and furious game at the, Porter hall last night. The alumnae girls did the same thing to the girls’ high school team, only more emphatically. The score: Boys’ game: High school, 35; alumnae, 4G. Girls: Higli school, 3; alumnae, 17. The line-up ot the teams as they took their jiositions for play was exactly as published yesterday. In the boys’ game fteld goals were made for the alumni as follows: Miller 4. Smith 6, B. Peterson 7, D. Peterson, 4. For the high school Gehrig got 7, Snyder 4, and Ball 4. Foul goals for tlie alumni Bob Peterson 4, ' and Ball of the high school 5. Cal Peterson was time keeper and Mr. (’harman referee. _— 1> ■— ATTENTION MACCABEES. On Tuesday evening, January 4, . tlie local order of Maccabees will have a public installaton of officers for the coming semi annual term. Every member is requested to be present and bring a friend. A smoker will be in order after the installation ceremonies. By order of Committee, L. VANTHAN. n — GET A NEW SAFE A fine large, Cary, three ton safe 1 was installed in the Graham & Wal- • ters office to hold their abstract 1 cards. The firm has another safe, • just like tills one, but that lias i>ecome too small, hence tlie securing 1 of a second. <j GAME POSTPONED. 1 Tlie game scheduled to have been 8 played between the Decatur and Bluff--1 ton high schools at Bluffton tonight s has been postponed for the reason that t the Decatur team is snowbound and [cannot get to Bluffton.

TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY. (I'nlteil Press Service) Milroy, Ind., Dec. 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A deluge of applications for membership in the newlyorganized "One-Legged or Legless club" poured in upon Frank Thomas, president, here today. Thomas, who recently lost one of his legs, formed the organization, which now has a membership of fifty-one, with only forty-four legs. o POSTOFFICE CLOSES. On New Year’s day the postofllce will close all day with the exception of the general delivery window, which wilk be open for one hour, from eight to nine in the morning. The. city carriers will make one complete trip, I leaving tlie office at 7:3b a. m. There will be no rural free delivery service, however. JUDGE DENNY IN Well Known Portland Jurist Will Probably Enter Congressional Race. WAS HERE TODAY Meets Old and New Friends and Discusses Ass airs— Is Strong Candidate. Judge Jacob Denny of Portland spent the day here meeting old and new friends and discussing politics in the Eighth district and in Indiana generally. Mr. Denny has been urged by hundreds of friends and admirers over the district to get in tlie race for the nomination for congress and when asked about it this morning, stated: "My position is simply this, I can1 not make a fight for the nonrinatton. If the people feel that my nomination will help the party and I am selected I promise that I will make the hardest fight I can put up to be elected. I am at this time too busy to devote any time to the primary and I believe the people ought to be permitted to select the man they feel would beet represent them in the national congress. If I am thus honored I will certainly try to meet the requite ments of the position of representing the greatest district in the entire United States.” Mr. Denny is a most capable and competent man. a lawyer of ability, a splendid public speaker, a fighter in the political ranks and a deserving democrat. He is at present judge cf the Jay circuit court, having been appointed to succeed Judge Moran when the latter was appointed to the appellate bench. He has made good in this responsibility as lie lias in each and all that have been placed upon his broad shoulders. Mr. Denny has a wide acquaintance in this as well as every other county in the district and if he permits his name to be filed as a candidate for congress he will undoubtedly receive a large vote. SHEATOHAVEIT Appointment of Thomas Shea of Indiana is Almost Sure. KERN IS FOR HIM And President Wilson is Expected to Make Appointment Soon. (United Press Service) Hot Springs. Va.. Dec. 30 (Special to Daily Democrat) The pleasures of honeymooning have left President Wil son little time to consider the appointment of an ambassador to Chile, but it is known that Judge Thomas Shea of the Indiana appellate court has been spoken of favorably to tlie chief executive. Before tlie president's departure on his wedding trip. Senator Kern conferred witli him and it is known that Judge Shea was suggested as a candidate for the Chilean post. No other liulianian is in line for the job and it is generally believed by those close to the chief executive that his name will be sent to tho senate.

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A HALF_MILLION And More Will he Due the Treasurer from Taxation in the County FOR THE YEAR 1916 The Abstract of Taxables Completed by Deputy , Baumgartner. Computing from tlie assessment valuations, and the tax rate for each township, or corjx>ration, Deputy Auditor Raul Baumgartner has completed the abstract of taxables for the year 1916. This shows the entire amount of taxes that must be collected. or for which the county treasurer will be charged, for the coming year, and also for the amount with which each township and corporation will be charged. The total amount for which the treasurer will be charged, being the current taxes, is $527,896.09. The total amount, including delinquent taxes, is $535,590.90. The auditor and his assistants have also completed the new tax duplicates and these will be turned over to the treasurer. , The taxes to be collected from each township and corporation follow: Union $ 18.957.29 Root 41,716.00 Preble 28,220.40 Kirkland 25,901.81 Washington 43,184.67 St. Mary’s 31.112.25 Blue Creek 27,756.70 Monroe 45,230.77 French 20,920.78 Hartford 21,915.40 Wabash 33,645.85 Jefferson 18,788.84 City of Decatur 109,862.30 Tnwn nf Moi.roe ... , Town of Berne 30,204.20 Town of Geneva 19,195.42 The aforesaid taxes to be collected will be apportioned to the various funds as follows: State tax $ 14,083.44 Benevolent institutions ... 17,529.19 Debt and sinking fund.... 2,629.38 State school 25,652.68 Educational institution ... 12,270.44 Vocational education 1,752.91 County tax 70,116.72 Gravel road repair 34,883.06 Hoad bond and interest.... 14.204.55 Township tax 22,362.89 Tuition 40,454.02 Special school 74,904.14 Road 7,691.02 Additional road 9,182.23 Township poor 2,726.90 General fund 36,656.67 (Street 837.09 Sinking fund 6,030.45 Light and waterworks ... 4,217.12 Library 1,870.23 Corporation 47.741.33 o — COURT HOUSE NEWS Tlie case of the State vs. Lester Robinson charged witli larceny, was dismissed for want of prosecution, the prosecuting witnesses failing to lappear in court this morning. In tlie case of S. F. Bowser & Company vs. Christ Reusser appearance by Erwin was entered for the defendant. Rule to answer. Licensed to wed: Albert Ineichen, farmer, born April 29, 1892, son of George Ineichen ot' Geneva, and Clara Lybarger, of Geneva, born April 22, 1894, daughter of Ira C. Lybarger. Bank of Geneva vs. R. L. Ditzler, et al suit on note, demand 800. is a new case filed in court by Attorney D. B. Erwin. County Clerk Bleeke and Deputy L. L. Baumgartner and County Clerkelect Will Hammell, who takes his new office Saturday, are checking up the books and receipting, preparatory to the turning over of tho funds the first of the year. MINERS WANT INCREASE (United Press Service) Kansas City, Dec. 30,—(Special to Daily Democrat) Anthracite coal miners are to ask a substantial increase in wages when their present contract with the operators expires April first, President John P. White, of tlie United Mine Workers said today. They will base tlieir demands on the fact that while food prices have increased 36 percent in the last 11 years tlieir wages only increased five and one half percent.