Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 27, Decatur, Adams County, 1 February 1916 — Page 4

DAI L Y DE M OCR AT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JLEW G. EL LING 14 AM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Ratee Per Week, by carrier 10 cente Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. _ Entered at the Postomce in Decatur, ndlana, as second-class matter.

THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECHES:— We think there cun be no doubt that the speeches that the president has thus far delivered have greatly influenced the thought of the people. Many who were doubtful as to the need for more adequate defense, and even some of those who felt that there was no need, must have been greatly impressed. For the president has appealed solely to reason, and thus has given the people credit for intelligence—which is more than can be said of some others who have spoken and written on the subject. Mr. Wilson has proceeded on the theory that the business was the people’s own, and that they would manage it wisely if only they understood the situation. And so he has tried to make them understand it. There has been no appeal to sea much less to passion—nor have the perils been in the slightest degree exaggerated. The speeches have been as moderate cs the policy in support of which they were delivered. Nor is there the slightest trace of I jingoism in anything that has been *aid. Mr. Wilson has spoken as a mai of peace, and also as one who has —and rightly—gone to extreme lengths to keep the country out of war. When such a man urgently advises that we make ready for possible war his words naturally have great weight. It is to be remembered further that Mr. Wilson has the very great advantage of knowing what he is talking about. This point was made by Mr. Wilson in a speech in the house of representatives last week. When, therefore, Mr. Wilson tells us that we have been for months walking amid great dangers, that he has found it most difficult to keep the peace; that he can not tell us what our foreign relations will be tomorrow, and that we are living in the midst of conditions that we can not control—when such warnings come from such a man as Woodrow Wilson, who is accustomed to measure his words —we can not but feel that the situation is indeed grave. And when he plainly says that the time maycome when it will not longer be possible to maintain peace and also guard the nation’s honor, there can be no mistaking his meaning. The president’s arguments also derive strength from the fact that he is not seeking to force any pet program on the country. All that he asks is that in some way we provide for a reserve of a half million men trained in the rudiments of war. Thus far he has said comparatively little about the navy—that will come later. Mr. Wilson has not made the mistake of

PRE-INVENTORY SALE Suits and Overcoats that were $20.00, $22.50, now , $15.00 $16.50, SIB.OO, now $12.45 $13.50, $15.00, now $ 9.75 $ 9.00, SIO.OO, now $ 5.75 ’4 off on all Trousers. / % off on all Sweater Coats that sold abpve SI.OO. THESE prices should show you that you can buy merchandise of us at the right price. The Myers-Dailey Company.

' belittling our present defenses, as : have some others. On the contrary, 1 he has shown that we are far from defenseless. Our navy is not, as some sensational magazine writers have said, mere junk. It is not so large as it ought to be, and is lacking in ships of the newer type, but it is an efficient navy. And so of our coast defenses—these, too, are good, but there are not enough of them. There is in these speeches no note of panic, passion, jingoism, militarism or hate. What we have is a sober and restrained discussion of a great national problem—an appeal to a free, intelligent and enlightened people in a matter involving their dearest interests. In nothing that has been said is there

the slightest departure from American traditions and principles. On the t contrary, the people are asked to prot vide for the defense of those traditions : and principles.—lndianapolis News. ♦ ! DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. I Tuesday. C. L. of C.—K. of C. Hall. Reformed Y. W. M. A. —At parson- ' age. Tri Kappas—Betty Boyers. Pythian Needle Club—K. of P. , Home. Reformed Missionary—Mrs. Fred Reppert. Wednesday. Shakespeare Club —Mrs. C. C. Schafer. Five Hundred Club —Mrs. Fred Ashbaucher. Concord Aid —Mrs. W. F. Wilson. Thursday. Christian Aid, Section 1 — Mrs. Frank Kern. Euterpean—Miss Bess Congleton. Methodist Missionary—Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer. Baptist Aid—Mrs. F. G. Rogers will entertain the Baptist Ladies’ Aid society Thufsday afternoon. All ladies of the church are urged to be present. Friday. Philathea Class —Etta and Alice Brandyberry. C. E. Social—Presbyterian church. Historical—Mrs. S. E. Hite. Queen Esthers —Irene Smith. Evangelical Ladies’ Chicken Dinner —Old Laundry Building. “To fear no ill, to do no wrong. To all men to prove true; This is the golden rule of life, Let it be so with you.” The Young Woman's Missionary Association of the Reformed church w’ill meet Tuesday evening at the parsonage. Miss Ella Mutchler will be the leader. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Essex of Monroe entertained Mr. Alva Strait of Middletown, Ohio, Chelcie Strait. Mr. and Mrs. Mirl Essex and son Delbert, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Essex. The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will give a “Good Times” social in the church parlors Friday evening. Ten cents will be the fee and a good entertainment calendar has been outlined, light refreshments will be served and a general good time i« promised. Not only the members of the church and society, but the general public, are invited. The Rebekah lodge will have initiation this evening. All members, and especially the degree team/ .’.re urged to be present. Mrs. R. D. Myers had a splendid paper on “Egypt, the of Mystery" from the Research club at the home of Mrs. C. E. Bell yesterday, and the subject was also discussed in sub-

ft topic talks. Mrs. C. E. Spnuhiing wil •, be hostess next week and Mrs. Chas j Knapp will give a dramatic readinf of “If I Were King.” A notable sea ture of the study wns a complete his 3 tory of the Khedio family as given bj 5 Mrs. Mary Eley. Mrs. Myers' papei 9 was one splendidly handled and of ex ceeding interest. ■ Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance had a de s lightful entertainment Sunday even 1 Ing at their home for Mr. and Mrs Thurman Porter of Parker City; Lanta, Carol, Fanny and Gail Baugh • man of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. H. H ■ McGill. 1 The regular meeting of Catholic La dies of Columbia which was to have ■ been held tonight has been proatponad . until next Tuesday. All members are , requested to be present. Their card party and dance will be held about the 22nd. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will hold their regular meeting this evening at the Knights of Columbus hall. The presence of all members is requested. The Philathea class of the Baptist Sunday school, taught by Miss Jessie Winnes, will be entertained Fridayevening by the. Misses Etta and Alice Brandyberry. Section number one of the Christiaa church will meet with Mrs. Frank Kern Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All members are urged to attend as the ladies will knot comforts. The Woman’s Home Missionary society will meet on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. Mrs. W. P. Schrock and Mrs. E. B. Adams will be assistant hostesses. Mrs. C. L Walters will, have charge of the program, which is: Subject “Home Missions a Reclaiming Force;” Treynote, “All Thine Are Mine,” Jesus; devotionals, Mrs R. D. Myers; introduction of lesson study, Mrs. C. L. Walters; “How the Gospel Study was Told on the Frontier,” Mrs. Harve Smith; “If They Had Not Told it,” Mrs. J. W. Vail; “Telling the Story in the Mountains,” Mrs. C. I H. Colter; “What the Story Did for Porto Rican Girls." Mrs. C. F. Kenna; “The Story in Medicine-Lodge Camp.” Mrs. O. L. Vance; “The Story in the Northland,” Mrs. John Rex; “Results of the Story,” Mrs. C. L. Walters; a dialogue, thirteen missionary women: “Problems in Red Man’s Land,” Mrs. J. S. Bowers; “ Little True American,” Mrs. Dr. P. B. Thomas; piano solo, Miss Effie Rex; reading. Miss Martha Sellemeyer; vocal solo, Mrs. A. B. Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Pillars entertained Sunday for Mrs. Pillars birthday anniversary, the same being a sort of family reunion. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kunkel, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Kunkel and daughter, Mary Jane; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moses and son, James Calvin. On account of illness, Miss Irene: Gerard will not be able to entertain, the Embroidery club tomorrow evening and the same has been postponed until next week. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESSMAN. I desire to announce my candidacy for nomination on the congressional ticket at the democratic primary, March 7, 1916, and to say that I will appreciate the support that may ba. given me. FRANK P. FOSTER,, meh 7 Anderson, !•! ' FOR SURVEYOR. Grover C. Baumgartner of Berne, Ind., authorizes us to announce his name as a candidate for surveyor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary to be held March 7,191 C. mch6 FOR SURVEYOR. Please announce my name as a candidate for county surveyor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the county primary to be held Tuesday, March 7. mch-6 ’ ORVAL HARRUFF. FOR SHERIFF. Please announce the name of Ed Green of Decatur, as a candidate for county sheriff, s'econd term, subject to the decision of the democratic primary, March 7, 1916. ED GREEN. FOR AUDITOR. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for auditor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. MENNO S. LIECHTY, Monroes Ind. FOR AUDITOR. Please announce my name as a can didate for auditor of Adams county subject to tho decision of the demo cratic primary, March 7. JOHN MOSURE French Township FOR AUDITOR. You are authorized to announce tin • ’ name of Ed L. Kintz of Decatur, as i

111 candidate for the democratic nom inns. lion for auditor of Adams county, subig ject to the decision of the primary »• Io be held March 7. a- ED. L. KINTZ y , r FOR COMMISSIONER. x . Please announce my name as a candidate for the democratic nomination for commissioner of the Third district, e- Adams county, Indiana, subject to the i- decision of the primary, March 7, s. 1916. ROBERT SCHWARTZ. l'. FOR COMMISSIONER. I Yon are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for commissioner of the Third district, Adams conn1- ty, Indiana, subject to the decision of e ihe democratic primary to be held d March 7, 1916.’ JOS. M. PEELE. e —— FOR COMMISSIONER. ( Please announce my name as a candidate for commissioner of Adams county, from the first district, subject a to the decision of the democratic pris mary election to be held March 7. 8 DAVID J. DILLING. FOR CORONER You are authorized to announce my t name as a candidate for cqroner of e Adams county, subject to the decisv ion of the democratic primary to be e held March 7, 1916. DR. D. D. CLARK. 1 FOR TREASURER. c Please announce the name of George ’ E. Kinzle as a candidate for county ■ treasurer, subject to the decision of • the voters at the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. GEORGE E. KINZLE. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. : Please announce my name as a candidate for representative from Adams l ( county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March : 7th. R. C. PARRISH. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. Joseph W. Walker of Geneva hereby announces his name as a candidate ■ for representative/rom Adams county. subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7th. JOSEPH W. WALKER. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Please announce my name as a candidate for Prosecuting attorney of , the 26th judicial circuit, of Adams County, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary to be held on March 7th, 1916. J. FRED FRUCHTE. COURT HOUSE NEWS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) No. civil cases filed 262 No. cases disposed of ....144 No. venued to other counties .... 4 No. venued from other counties.. 25 No. children’s cases in juvenile court 10 Letters of administration issued.. 82 Letters of guardianship issued... 21 ■ Decrees of foreclosure >.. 7 No. of sheriffs’ sales’ 11 Adjudged of unsound mind 9 Marriage licenses 202 ' Hunting licenses 691 1 Two people were naturalized, oue • being a native of Turkey and the othl ,0r of Switzerland. There were thirty-one criminal cases filed. Seven were dismissed; eighteen disposed of; one venued to I another county; two venued here from other counties. There were five convictions for felonies and twelve convictions foj mis- • demeanors. Three cases were for viol lation of liquor lbws and there were two convictions for violations of liq- [ uor laws. K In the felony list one was charged with assault and battery with intent; one grand larceny; five, petit larceny; one, rape. •There wore two sent to the state , penal farm for conviction of felony. ) Three were sent to the state prison, f Os the seventeen males charged i with misdemeanors, four were charg- > ed with assault and battery; one, 5 drunkenness; three violations of liquor laws. Nine were for other mis- • demeanors. 1 Os the three females charged with misdemeanor, one was for adultery and 1 one for other misdemeanors. 1 There were seven convicted who were fined only and five imprisoned. "1 o TO FIRE MIDDIES. j (United Press Service? r Annapolis, Md„ Feb. I—(Speciall—(Special to t Daily Democrat) —Notwithstanding the serious need of naval officers 220 midshipmen or about one-fourth of . the naval academy students will be asked to resign within a few days because of failure to pass certain suby jccts in the mid-winter examinations. f o R. B. BZyRTAM DEAD e Word reached Decatur this afternoon of the death of R. B. Bartam, a civil war veteran, living south of Monroe about three miles, this morning. Mr. Bart am came to Monroe a- township a few years ago from near Bluffton and settled there. His wife 0 , survives. 1 ' FORNAX MILLING CO. p. Pays highest prices for good milling wheat. Want good hand sorted new ear corn. Call and see them. 281tf le o — a Democrat Want Ads Pay.

JEELS FINE-NOW f - Mrs. Dora Lawson Says She . is Rapidly Regaining Her 1 Strength. 3 ’ TAN LAC GIVES AID . Muncie Woman Finds M ork Easy Since Taking Master Medicine. Muncie, Ind., Feb. I—Mrs.1 —Mrs. Dora E. . Lawson, a well known Muncie woman, s who lives at 701 Kirby avenue, is one t of the thousands of Indiana people . who hdhrtily endorse and highly recommend Tanlac, the Master Medicine, because of good they have derived from its use. Mrs. Lawson recently said: r “I have suffered from nervous trouf ble for a long time, and my system - had become completely run down. I > had no strength; my appetite was poor and severe headaches bothered . me. I was very restless at night, and was unable to sleep. For the last two or three years I have frequently suf- * sered from attacks of extreme nervousness. '■ “I noticed almost immediate benefits after I started taking Tanlac. My nerves have been quieted to a great extent now; my strength is returning. and the headaches are occurring less and less frequently. I get up , in the morning feeling fine after , my full night’s peaceful sleep, and I am able to do much more work than I formerly was able to do.” Tanlae, the Master Medicine, is especially beneficial for stomach, liver and kidney trouble, catarrhal com--1 plaints, rheumatism, and is a fine blood purifier and general system builder. It also is excellent as a reconstructive tonic, having proved of vast benefit to thousands suffering from the after effects of hard coughs, colds, pneumonia, lagrippe and the like. Tanlac is sold, exclusively in Decatur at Smith. Yager & Falk’s drug store—(Adv.) (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) rope to a boat and rescued him after he had been an hour in the water. Terre Haute, Feb. 1, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—This city was loday momentarily expecting news that the Conover pond levee had broken. This levee went out in 1913. If it breaks it will endanger one hundred homes. Most of those families have moved out. The Wabash river was rising today at all points south of the mouth of the Mississinewa near Peru. At Wabash above that point the river had dropped eight inches at ten a. -a. The Wabash reached the 22.6 foot stage today, a rise of 2.4 feet since eight o'clock last night. A 25 foot stage by Thursday is predicted. The Wabash was rising an inch an hour at Mt. Carmel Illinois. It reached a 22.4 foot stage there at ten a. in. this morning. Peru, Feb. 1,- —(Special to Daily Democrat) —One thousand people are homeless in south Peru today due to thy flood of the Wabash, wltich ha« risen over a foot during the night. The river was at a standstill at eleven . o’clock today. PUBLIC SALE OF SJTOCK. 1 The undersigned will hold a public sale at his residence, 4 miles north • and a half mile west of Decatur and a half mile west of Stop 25 on the Ft. Wayne & Springfjpld railway, on what Is known as the L. W. Lewton farm 1 on Wednesday, February 9, beginning ' at 10:30 o’clock sharp, the following property, to wit: Five Head Horses: ’ Bay horse. 4 years old. weight 1050; ■ black horse coming 2 years old; sorrel mare, coming 2 years old; bay mare, coming 2 years old; roan colt, coming 1 year old; black colt, coming 5 1 year old. Five Head of Cattle: ’ Roan cow, 8 years old, with calf by > side; red Durham cow. will be fresh £ by day of sale; Durham heifer, com--8 ing 2 years old; 2 heifers, coming 1 year old. Turkeys, corn and oats: '■ Seven head of turkeys? four young '• hens and three young toms. Good ones. 100 bu. of corn, 100 bu. of 20th Century seed oats. ■- Terms of Sale: —All sums of $5.00 i, and under, cash; over $5.00 a credit f of 9 months will be given, purchaser [. giving a note with approved security; B 4 [ter cent discount for cash. No goods r removed until settled for. e A. J. LEWTON. J. J. Baumgartner/Auct. ' l<tjnch will be served on the grounds. HOTEL FOR SALE OR RENT, z v ■ The Park hotel is for sale or rent. J A good opportunity for the right per- ’ son. Inquire at once of Mrs. D. W. Myers, Winchester street. 20tf

Yous Never Pay More Al SCHAFER’S nr -> - r ■ h\\ wrWWx I This full size, well made Team Harness, compMt, per set No. 91 iron clad hames. cut to fit big horses. I is rj s I This is a high grade, large, full size, farm ham J and is sure to interest the most conservative buyer. This well made Breeching Harness, complete, per set The cuts do not tell or show all the good things 4 quality of these two fine sets of harness. Come ar 1 see them. <JcHafer^Kar((ware Go. WS ■yoor JM'QhT’JBY

F. W. SCHUMM’S Sale of Big Type Poland China Hogs ! Thursday. Feb. 10. 1916 ROCKFORD, OHIO 28 Head Sows and Gilts. 10 Head Young Boars. All Recorded or Eligible 1 hese hogs arc sired by such noted sires as Dishvr's Giant Emerick's Chief. A Wonder Jr.. Ohio Wonder. Ohio Giant. Long Giant. S. E. King. Wonder, and n leu tall pigs out of Schuniin'sl Giant. 'iou are cordially invited to I come to this sale, whether vou buy or not. Bring your friends. Five lunch Sale starts at 1-.30. sharp. Farm 2 1 /. miles northwest of Rockford, n’ear macadnm road. (| .^ Vrile postal for catalogue toF- W. SCHUMM . Route 2 Rockford. Ohio SWAMP-ROOT STOPS SERIOUS BACKACHE. When your ail(] bladder and kidneys seem to be Z . ordered, remember it is n PP u 1 t suffer—go to your nearest u T° ' .“1 a bottle o f 1 e I Swamp-Root, It is >. Gilmers J scription for diseases oUhTS ' ! and bladder. th kldne >’ s ' ; It has stood the test „» : has a reputation for : “ ,d “"*■ . 80 very effeetivp 66 aad , placed on sale evervu-i C ha ' S ,M ’ en tie. 50c and SI.OO. “ * )Ot ' ■ druggist. your nearest t However, if you , ( - this great preparation end t to U ‘ St ' I t 0 Dr. Kilmer & Co R t e “ tents 1 : Y - for a sample bottk' n^’ ntOn ' K 1 ; >ng be sure and mJ, " hen wrl ‘- ' I democrat.— (Adv ) '° n the Daily < r '-o-.. FOR rent ~— I > Fields for sprtaTZ 1 t J- C. Niblick, r. p d "; hiquire of > r Phone 6-T. ' " B or tele- ! j PI PS FOR SALkZs' Collies; will sen’'\ half Scotch Diby, Berne, R, r Nq ( hea P-Adani em house with ? a acres or . connection. Ak ft ' an J * n House with celbr 3 j arn - i •| ’ 8 rooms.—from f hng, ’phone H.jj os ‘

Bargains For You We offer for sale the foil lowing: One frame barn. 36x6i) 20 feet high, with slate m located near power house ill Decatur. Also one frame shed, 3faMl 20 feet high, with cemeni, shingle roof and steel siii ing, located near power house. Decatur, Ind. Also two wagons with extra sets of wheels ant several sets of wheel screpers. Bargains if taken S once. Buildings mentioned above are to be sold w hen they stand. Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway Co. inquire at Ticket Office. Si sweater coats for 80c; S2.K sweater coats for $2.00; $3.00 sweatr coats for $2.40; $3.50 sweater coats for $2.80 at Teepie, Brandyberry 4 Peterson's if bought this week. Sale closes Saturday night. MANGOLD & BAKER Corner Monroe and 7th Sts. PHONE 215. Oranges, doz 25c and 35c Fancy Lemons, doz 25c Leaf Lettuce, Tt> 15c Dry Yellow Onions, tt> 4c ■ lb. Prints Creamery Butter, tb- 34c Fresh Eggs, doz 23c 10 n>. Pail Syrup 40c Fancy Sweet Mixed Pickles, pt. 15C ar ge Cans Tomato Soup, 3 for ..25c Asparagus Tips, a can 25c Potatoes, good cookers, bu S l - 2 ® Large Sack of Buckwheat 45c • WE pay cash for produce. E aas, 20c; Butter, 20 c @ 28c. Give Us That Order. Arthur Pt Fred Mangold ™ Baker