Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 17 February 1916 — Page 1

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LONG WAY OFF Settlement of Sumbarine Policy May be Held up, Say the Germans. THE LUSITANIA CASE Is Nearing Peaceful Conclusion—Bernstorff Confers With Lansing. (United Pres* Serv*e»> Washington, I). C., Feb. 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Great Britain must give pledges that passenger liners will not fye on submarines before Germany will instruct its commanders not to fire on such vessels without I warning. This, in effect, constitutes I a counter proposal from Germany to the objections of the United States to the plant to sink all armed ships after March 1. This became known today after a twenty-minute informal discussion of the new submarine issues by Secretary Lansing and Ambassador Bernstorff. The text of the Austrian decree announcing that all armed ships will be sunk without warning after February 29 was given out at the state department today. It is almost identical with the German decree. It was learned on high authority that the United States and Germany, are in complete accord regarding the I Lusitania controversy excepct this government considers the future must be taken care of as well as the past. As evidence of this agreement it was explained that the German memorandum regarding the settlement of the Lusitania case was not handed back to County Bernstorff. If the latest suggestions arc not accepted within a week it is predicted that “months of diplomatic exchange are inevitable.” Bernstorff said--he did not expect to see Lansing again before next week. He indicated that he must ask his own government for further instructions. Washington Feb. 17, —(Special to Daily Democra:) —If imm(|liate adjustment of the now submarine differences by this government’s refusal to close the Lusitania negotiations, depends upon written assurances from Germany that armed as well as unarmed liners shall not be torpedoed without warning, settlement is a long way off, it was declared in German quarters today. The statement was made as Ambasador Bernstorff was preparing to confer with Secretary Lansing. The days conference, it was explained, was at Secretary Lansing's request and there was a'disposition to believe the latter would not insist upon so sweeping a demand . Washington, Feb. Io Daily Democrat) —SenatS|Kern of Indiana today asked President Wilson to speak in Indianapolis March 1 before a convention of laymen of all churches. Washington, Feb. 17,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The war department today sent to General Funston in charge on the Mexican border unofficial information concerning plans fcr a new Mexican uprising alleged to be maturing In this country. Information given the department in private letters is that the conspiracy has reached a very definite stage. NOT CATHERINE WINTERS. (United Press Service? Newport, Ky.. Feb. 17—(Special to Daliy Democrat) -John Meyers, probation officer, after comparing features Os Lucy Atkins, evelen, with pictures of Catherine Winters, who disappeared from New Castle, In<. three years ago, declared that Lucy is not Catherine. Dr. W. A. Winters has asked a former New Castle man now living in Cincinnati to see the Atkins girl. STILL IN QUESTION. (United Press Service) Mobile Ala, Feb. 17—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The main body of bituminous coal miners and operators meeting here to consider a wage scale were called together at 2 o'clock this afternoon to hear a gloomy report from the sub-committee which had failed to reach an agreement. It rests with the full conference to determine whether adjustments shall follow or the sub-committee be given instructions to renew negotiations. Attention of the public is again called to the card party to be given next Tuesday evening, February 22, at (he Knights of Columbus hall, by the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. The event promises to be an entertaing one.

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FINE DRAMA TONIGHT. At the Crystal theater, the next of sering of Rolfe Photo Plays, Inc., on the program of the Metro Pictures corporation. will be “One Million Dollars,” a five-part feature picture in which William Faversham, the famous star of the American stage, is seen ’n the stellar role. In addition to Mr. Faversham, the cast contains half a score of the most noted dramatic artists of the stage and screen, including Henry Bergman, George Le Guere, Carlotta De Felice, Arthur Morrison and Mayme Kelso. The production was made under the direction of John W. Noble. “One Million Dollars" w’ill be shown here tonight. Admission, five and ten cents. SMITH & WILSON SALE. It has been decided not to postpone the Smith & Wilson sale, but the same will be carried out as at first announc- , ed. Wednesday, February 23, at tire 1 A. J. Smith farm, a mile north of the city. On account of the death of Mrs. Wilson, it was at first thought to postpone the sale, but such will not be the case. RUSSIANS HAPPY Russians Merry Over Gains in Turkish Territory by Grand Duke. LOST TWO ZEPPELINS Germany Lost Two Zeppelins in Last Raid on England, Says Kitchener. (United Press Service) The Hague, Feb. 17,—(Special to tiie Daily Democrat) —A vidlent northwest i storm is today piling up huge waves i against the Holland dikes. Several, breaks have occurred and many towns near Amsterdam are threatened with I complete inudation. Many farms are already flooded. Gangs of laborers are being rushed forward from Amsterdam to repair the ’ breaks and prevent the widespread' catastrophe. Fear is felt for the safety of inhabitants of the Island of Marken where more than a score perished i in a recent flood. Petrograd, Feb. 17, —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The greatest demonstration since the capture of Przemyel occurred in Petrograd today, following confirmation of reports of the capture of Erzerum. Great crowds marched through the 1 streets, waving the Russian colors and 1 chanting hymns. Thousands attended I ■ Te Deum services in the great Kazan ■ cathedral while other thousands, standing outside in the snow offered up prayers for the Grand Duke Nicholas, again the national hero. London, Feb. 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Between 30.000 and 100,000 Turkish troops and large numbers of guns were captured by the grand duke’s forces when they entered the Turkish fortress of Erzerum according to unofficial reports from Petrograd this afternoon. It was estimated that about 100,000 Turks comprised the garrison and that more than 1,000 guns were mounted on the various forts. Amsterdam, Feb. 17 —(Bulletin) — , Five thousand Russian soldiers were killed, and several thousand were wounded in the last three days of fighting before Erzerum, according to dispatches from Constantinople today.! London, Feb. 17—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Germans lost two Zeppelins in their last raid on England. Lord Kitchener declared in the house of lords this afternoon.' SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT A full attendance of the members , of the Ben Hurs is requested for Fri- , day night as at that time the work ( will be conferred on a class of candi- ( dates now in waiting. Especial att tendance on the part of the team is I urged. Several candidates have signi- , fied their intentions of taking the de- } gree work at this time. r Mrs. W. A. Kuebler, Mrs. Carrie Ehinger, Mrs. C. S. Niblick won the prizes in five hundred at the regular party - given by Mrs. John Gerard last event ing. The hostess was assisted by the e Misses Margaret and Charlotte Nibi- lick, Georgia Meibers and Marguerite t Gerard in serving the delicious luncheon.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, February 17, 1916.

ASK THEJETURN Os the Rev. D. T. Stephenson for Another Year— Resolution Passed at QUARTERLY MEETING Os Local M. E. Church— Approves and Praises Dr. Beatty’s Work. At the closing quarterly conference of the local Methodist congregation, a resolution was unanimously passed, praising the work of the pastor and wife, and asking for their return to the charge. The annual conference will! be held in Fort Wayne next month. The resolution passed follows: ’’To Dr. J. A. Beatty, District Super-1 intendent: “Our pastor, D. T. Stephenson, is concluding anotner successful year in the Decatur charge. We desire to ask : for his return to Decatur for another | year and to record our appreciation of I his work and also for the work of his good wife among us. Our church is i closing one W the most successful years in its history. Our finances I were never in better condition. The ; spirit among the membership is fine and Christian-like, and every depart- • ment of the church has reached a high tide of efficiency. Numbers have | been added to our membership and ' our success in all these lines we at-1 tribute on large measure to our dear brother, Stephenson. “Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be given to our pastor and that it be recorded in the minutes of the fourth quarterly conference. “C. L. WALTERS. "JOHN NIBLICK.” A resolution was also passed com-. mending the work of the Rev. J. A. Beatty, district superintendent, whose term expires, he having held the posi-. I tion in this dirtrict as long as is allow--1 able. ALLIiOW Farmers’ Institute Here Opens Tomorrow in the Court Room. MANY GOOD SPEAKERS I Mrs. Virginia Meredith the Headliner on the Proi grams Here. — I That the farmers’ institute which I ' opens in the court room here tomorrow will be interesting, and that it . will bring to Decatur one of the largest crowds ever in attendance at a fart.t- ' ers’ institute here is assured by the ex--1 ceptionally good program that has . been provided for tne audience. Mrs. Virginia Meredith, famed over the state as one of the most practical women farmers, will be the headliner. Mrs. Meredith, from Cambridge City i Indiana. Will appear on the local in-' stitute program for several topics. Geneva people who heard her at the institute there are enthusiastic over , her work and are making plans to ' come to Decatur for the express purpose of hearing her speak. Features of interest to every farmer i both from the financial and social side ! of farm life, will find a place on the institute program and will be thorough- ! ly discussed by experts. Every farmer in the county should 1 make it a point to attend the institute. County agent A. J. Hutchins has spent weelcs fathering the speakers and the program together and is deserving of . ■ the support of the farmers he repre- . sents. The program starts tomorrow : morning. Be there. FUNERAL FRIDAY t Services For Mrs. W. F. Wilson Will Be At Home. The funeral services for Mrs. William F. Wilson, whose death occurred - yesterday .morning from pneumon’a, 3 will be held Friday morning at eight o’clock at the home on the A. J. Smith - farm, north of the city. The pastor 3 of the Conrad Lutheran church will - officiate. The funeral party will then e come to thjp city and leave over the - Clover Loaf at 10:20 k for Frankfort where burial will take place.

I . REPUBLICANS WILL CONTEST > When the clerk's office closed last i evening, marking the close of the time prescribed by law for the filing of (le- . durations for delegates to the state I convent ions it was shown that there J are three contests for that honor by republicans. The candidates areas i follows: I Third ward Decatur, Union, Root and Preble. —P. G. Hooper and Charles I F. Dpvison. | First and second wards, Decatur and I North Washington:—Samuel Butler . and Avon Burk. Jefferson, Wabash, Hartford and Geneva—S. 11. Teeple. | Kirkland, French, Monroe, Blue • Creek and Berne —Sylvester Johnson. I Jeff Lehman. Pleasant Mills and "V Marys—R. G. Elstofr. o———. NOTICE, W. R. C.l All members of the W. R. C. are requested to meet in the lodge rooms I Friday at 2:00 p. m. Important bus- ■ iness to be transacted. PRESIDENT. | POISONEDi PEAS I Causes Serious Illness of John Nelson Family at Monroe. —— MOTHER IS SERIOUS While Two Children Are i Slightly Recovered from Poisoning. Poisoned, as a result of eating creamed peas, Mrs. John Nelson, wife * of John Nelson, principal of the South Ward school, and two daughters, lie seriously ill of ptomaine poisoning at , their home in Monroe today. “Tits. Nelson's condition is still seri- 1 ous, whjle the two children have re- ’ covered slightly from the effects of 1 the poisoning. I The mother cooked the peas for' i their supper last evening and all ate | | heartily. A short time later one of I the children complained of being ill, and within a few minutes it was necessary to call the physician, Dr. Par-1 rish, who found the three suffering the agonies incident to poisoning. Prompt measures probably saved their lives. Mrs. Nelson, having eaten the most peas, is still in a very serious condi- 1 1 1 tion. Her husband was called this j i morning, and he, dismissing his I i school, hurried to the bedside of his 4 stricken family. He said at 2 o’clock today he thought he would be able to return here to resume his Work tomorrow morning. The youngest child affected is three I years old, the other two years older. They are pronounced out of immediate danger by the attending physician. t . __ _____________ COURT HOUSE NEWS. In the case of the State on the Re- . Itaion of Rufus W. Glendenning et al vs. Peter Fox, trustee of Hartford I township, the defendant is ruled to answer absolute in five days. — In the estate of Henry G. Gallmeyer the report of the inheritance tax api praiser was filed and March 20 was .the date set for the hearing of ’he I same. Notice to all interested parties was given. Upon the request that his father, Julius Haugk, be appointed as such, he was appointed guardian of Herman C. Haugk, and filed SB,OOO bond. 1 Real estate transfers: Thomas H. Teeple et al to Davis F. Teeple, lot 1355, 1500: Kerenhappuch Johnson et ' al to William Johnston, lot 25, $350. ■ j _ — — —— SETTLE KEY STRIKE (United Press Service) i Toledo, Ohio, Feb. 17,— (Special to Rally Democrat)— Prospects of a • strike of station agents, telegraphers and dispatchers on th? Clover Leaf railroad lessened today as the committee of dissatisfied employes carried > on quiet negotiations with the Clover Leaf officials. The government’s hand in the strike Is helping the situation. THIRTEEN INJURED (United Press Service) , Richmond, Va., Feb. 17, —(Special to I Daily Democrat) —Thirteen passengers i were injured when a dozen cars of the r Flamingo limited of the Seaboard Air 1 Line left the tracks and turned over i near Richmond today. A piece of iron 3 falling from the engine and lodging in t a switch is said to have caused the wreck.

THE MEN MEET J Dr. Burt Mangold Host to Loyal Men’s Class Last Evening. A FINE PROGRAM Was Rendered—The March Meeting Will be Held With G. T. Burk. Olen Baker and James Artman, the , guests, with the members of the Loyal i Men’s class of the Christian church were entertained last evening by Dr. 1 Burt Mangold at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Mangold on First street in a pleasing way. The , session was opened regularly by G. T. . Burk with a prayer, and after the business was disposed of, the following excellent program was rendered. I Music —By the Christian church or- . chestra. Piano Duet —P. G. Williams, Dorothy, Williams. Piano Duet —Mabel Weldy, Glennys ' Mangold. Baritone Solo—P. G. Williams. Vocal Solo—J. E. Anderson. Clarinet Duet —Fred Ball, Dr. Burt Mangold. Cornet Solo —Albert Gerig. Reading—Mabel Weldy. Brass Quartet—P. G. Williams, Fred , Ball, Albert Gehrig and Dr. Burt Man-1 gold. J. J. Magley who was to have given : a talk, was prevented from attendingl by illness. Mrs. Mangold was assisted in serving an appetizing luncheon by Mrs. C. R. Weaver, Mrs. Frank Kern, Mrs. Noah Mangold, Misses Mabel Weldy and Glennys Mangold. The March meeting will be with G.|' T. Burk and the program committee to arrange for the same comprises of John Christen, G. T. Burk and Rev. Benjamin Borton. ME ASUWjPARTY Given by Reformed Endeavorers at the Gehrig Home. ENJOY THE EVENING And Excellent Entertainment Given—Event Was a Great Success. One hundred twenty, old and young, were guests of the Reformed Christian Endeavor society at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gehrig on So. Eighth street at a measuring party last evening. The , 1 party took its name from the fact ’ that admission was charged, three ; cents for each foot, and one cent for , each inch over, of the heighth of the ( 1 guest. The sum of $23 above all ex- 1 penses, was cleared and this will go to, 1 the piano fund. 1 1 There were games, and at intervals , < Mrs. Fred Heuer rendered selections < on the Victrola; refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and the following program given: Piano Solo—Miss Lydia Kirsch. ( Vocal Solo, composed by Tillman Ge- ■ rig—Miss Marie Gerig. Vocal Solo —Clifford LaDelle. Reading—Leanna Vance. Duet —Mrs. Edgar Gerber. Miss Lulu Gerber. Reading, in Pennsylvania Dutch dialect —Mrs. Ben Elzey. Vocal Solo—Miss Della Sellemeyer. I Vocal Duet, Caruso and Madame Schumann- Helnk—Leo Kirsch, Marie Gerig. Avote of appreciation of the giving | of the Gehrig home for the party was unanimously carried. TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY. (United Press Service) Hammond, Ind., Feb. 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat—When Lake county motorists, remembering recent bandid deeds approached a dark stretch of road recently and saw men waving at ' they to stop, they ducked, put on high ' speed and dashed past. After twelve ' autos had done this, the first party 1 had had time to notify the sheriff, who i arrived with a posse. He found the > “bandits” were tired business men out of gas. He towed them in to town.

’ G. R. & I. CLERKS PROMOTED. I With the resignation of Carl Schnee, clerk in the G. R. & I. trainmaster s office several promotions beI came effective yesterday. E. F. HoffI man succeeds Mr. Schnee, and Leo. J. , Kahoe, clerk in the division operator's ! office, succeeds Hoffman in the train- . master’s office. A. W. Koehl, 'stenog- • rapher in the office of the road fore- ‘ man of engines, succeeds Kahoe. Arthur J. Getz, timekeeper in the road foreman’s office, goes to the superintendent's office as timekeeper, and Joe Hergenroether of the superintendi ent's office, goes as clerk to the road i foreman’s office. All the changes are promotions for the young men.—Fort Wayne Journal-G&zette. o MINERS TO CONTRACT (United Press Service) Mobile, Ala., Feb. 17, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Mine workers repre-i sentatives on the wage dispute sub-! committee today were on the point of 1 entering a two year contract with the' operators from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, calling for an increase of wages and compliance with their mine run | demands. IS ft DIRECTOR Geo. Flanders of This City Elected One of the Directors of Company OF CREAM OF RICE i Reorganized at New Haven —With Capital Stock of SIOO,OOO. The Fort Wayne Sentinel says: ' “To the number of more than one hundred the stockholders in the defunct Cream and Rice company, a cereal food manufacturing concern that es ■ tablished a plant at New Haven and | went on the rocks before operations : could begin owing to mismanagement of the promoters, have just reorganized as the Rice Cereal & Milling company of New Haven, with SIOO,OOO capital stock and are now ready to go ahead on a sound and promising basis. “The company just formed elected the following board of directors: Amil C. Gladieux and Fred Eckart, of Fort Wayne; Otis S. Friedline, of Monroeville; A. R. Schnitker, of New Haven, and George Flanders, of Decatur. “Mr. Gladieux was then elected president, Mr. Freidline vice presi-1 dent and Mr. Eckert, treasurer.” .— —r> ——• ' ROACH IN FIGHT CTinitod Press Service) < Terre Haute, Ind., Feb. 17,— (Special ’ to Daily Democrat) —Joseph Roach, attorney who assisted in the prosecution of the Terre Haute conspirators! and at the trial when Mayor Bell was j acquitted of election frauds charges nursed a bruised nose today, the re- ' suit of a fight with D. W. Scott, former ' member of the board of works on the ( street here. Scott also showed the effects of the mixing. Scott is said to 1 have resented a slighting remark that , Roach made about Charles S. Batt, for- ‘ mer county attorney. Friends separated the principals and there yas no decision. WILL ATTEND THE FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Ehinger and other relatives from here will go to Huntington tomorrow morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Eugene Eh- ■ inger anl babe, to be held at St. Peter , and Paul church at nine o’clock Fri-. day morning. Mrs. Ehinger was a cou-1 ; sin of the Ehingers here and was well known here. She died Tuesday evenI ing at five o’clock, her death followi lng that of her first baby only a fewhours. Mr. Ehinger visited two weeks ago. 1. — o LORIMER ON TRIAL (United Press Service) Chicago, Feb. 17,— (Special to Daily Democrat) —William Lorimer, former United States Senator went on trial before Judge Dever today on charges, I! growing out of the wrecking of the La- - ’ Salle street Trust and Savings bank, • I for which C. B. Munday, Lorimer’s ■ partner, is already under prison sen- ■ tence. It was believed today, that at 1 least a week will be occupied in se- ! curing a jury. - —— > Miss Helen Aurentz arrived to be ! the guest of Miss Agnes Kohne. She : comes to attend the Masonic dance to- , morrow evening. j

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GIVEN Mrs. Hinz, Wife of Rev. i Hinz, of West Monroe Street, Surprised BY THE LADIES Os the Congregation—Presented With a Camera — Pleasant Event. Mrs. Hinz, wife of the pastor of the Zion’s Lutheran church was given an j exceedingly pleasant surprise yesterday afternoon by the Ladles’ Aid HOciety for her twenty-sixth birthday anniversary, at the parsonage on West Monroe street. Fifteen ladies, taking their lunch with them .called on her and spent the afternoon crocheting and sewing and conversing. At five •o’clock the table was spread for the supper. Os course ■ the birthday cake with twenty-six can- | dies was not forgotten and the repast | consisted of sandwiches, potato salad, pickles, cakes, cookies, candies, coffee and other good things. Mrs. Hinz was presented with a camera by the ladies and before the assembly broke, the camera was inaugurated by the pastor, who took a snap shot of the group. i There were many expressions that l the pastor's wife would enjoy many, ' many more such anniversaries. I The party included the following: ' Miss Martha Koldewey, Mrs. C. Boese, ! Mrs. William Weiland, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Henry Gunsett, Mrs. Ferdinand i Bleeke, Mrs. William Schamerloh, Mis. | Mrs. H. Dierkes, Mrs. Louis Mailand, Mrs. Louis Koenemann, Mrs. William Zwick, Mrs. Julius Haugk, Mrs. John Scheumann, Mrs. L. Bultemeier,, Mrs. Heuer. i o ABOUT THE SICK. Mrs. Jack Ross, 76, of Nortli Fifth ‘ street, is regaining somewhat from the stroke of apoplexy which came upon her very suddenly yesterday morning. Mrs. Ross arose In the morning feeling better than usual, and was sitting in the rocking chair putting on her shoes, when the attack came suddenly and she fell to the floor. Her husband summoned help immediately and the physician found that her left side was paralyzed. She did not lost the power of speech, however, and was conscious. She is regaining the use of her side somewhat, but owing to her advanced age, the outcome is uncertain. Postmaster J. W. Bosse is somewhat better and was able to sit up today. —r 11 ' Miss Bertha Schultz was not quite so well again last night, the change of weather producing an unfavorable change. o CHRISTENSEN-JAMES. Wednesday at 2:00 p. m., a happy, quiet wedding took place in the United Brethren parsonage. Mr. John Christensen, son of the well known Christian Christensen, of Monroe township, and Miss Della James, of Union township, the daughter of Perry and Gertrude James, were the contracting parties. The couple was attended by Mr. Tim Sprague and Miss Goldie James, a sister of the bride. The young couple come from good families and are popular in the society of their home communities. The bride wore a lovely cream silk waist and a blue serge suit. Mr. and Mrs. . Christensen will move on their farm ' two and a half miles east of Geneva, where they will be at home to their many friends. —Contributed. I _o LOOK AT INTERURBAN That capitalists still have their eyes on the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway is manifest. Another party in- • eluding an electrical engineer a banker of Pittsburg, and attorney, with General Manager Greenland of Fort Wayne, and others, were here yesterlay afternoon, in conference with the local bank and others interested. They went over the road and the situation 1 and a report in full will be made by ’ them to the promoters headquarters, ' with the view of the ultimate purchase. . o — — 1 EVANGELICAL CHURCH Owing to a change in the quarterly t meeting program, the last quarterly meeting will be held over Sunday, Feb. 20th.. There will be preaching Friday > evening at 7:15, > W. Metzner will preach. Quarterly ■ conference after the sermon. J. H. RILLING.