Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 57, Decatur, Adams County, 7 March 1916 — Page 1

■Volume XIV. Number 57.

HOUSE TO VOTE AT SIXTONIGHT Big Majority Supports the Administration in Preliminary Duels. pro VOTE TODAY Bringing House in Line With President's Foreign Policy. (United Press Service) I Washington. March 7. (Special to KTaily Democrat) President Wilson ■von two crushing victories in the ®|>oiise today in his controversy with ■fengres.s over the armed men iiantm n Sqnestion.

| The preliminary test votes left little that the house late this aftercomplies with the president’s Knand to kill the resolution of RepreMcLemore to warn Ameri■atatis armed ships. t •( On the first record roll call the Ajjhouse sustained the administration 256 <to 160. Tnis vote set off all amend- 1 t‘ to the Mclx>ntore document. I Members of the Indiana democratic ■pel, nation voted to permit amendI >ientß to the resolution. I It prevented the house from voting Hyon a simple substitute resolution pre the merits of the warning and put the house on record ■■gainst considering the vital issues at g this time. I On the second vote the administra■on was again sustained. 271 to 13$. to adopt the rule bringing the Mcl.eHfaore resolution up for a final vote latter, on a motion to table it. Bi Three roll calls .taken amid stirring and dramatic scenes, followed an or:. ..oricai battle which thrilled membet t and spectators. They were fol■tecd by four hours' debate leading to the final roll call. ■ The final vote was scheduled to be gi about six o’c lock. This was to be the tabling of the McLemore resowith all other issues swept fEgside. I London. March 7. —(Special to Daily ■"Democrat) —The jaws of the Crown ■prince’s German army c losed in more ■lightly about Verdun in heavy fighting night. (■ Using the same tactics employed by ■field marshal Von Mackensen in the of the Russians out to WarBsaw the Crown Prince drove forward k with his extreme right and left wings ■ in similar smashes. The French war office this afternoon ■ admitted the right jaw of the great ■ German nut cracker have pressed lor- ■ ward to within seven miles of the ■ French front northwest of the citadel. ■ occupying hill number 265 by a stormI ing attack. I New York. March 7,— (Special to the Daily Democrat)— Again taking up its expose of pro-German propaganda the Morning World today published an extended copyrighted story and copies of letters from various sources, alleging that the Gore and McLemore resolutions in congress were backed by the National German- American alliance. The World named Alphonse G. Koelble, a New York attorney, as the head of the clearing house of the alliance and declared T. L. Marsalis, a New York real estate operator is leading lobbyists and directing the work at Washintgon. The story alleges that the congressional program of the alliance includes keeping Americans off belligerent ships by refusing passports; placing an embargo on contraband of war and prohibiting federal reserve banks from subscribing to war loans to beligerents. In addition the World alleges the alliance’s program is for the control of the National Republican convention and defeat of Wilson. ■ What is alleged to be a copy of a letter from Congressman Bartholdt. of Missouri to Koelble suggests that the latter start a Champ Clark boom in New York, is also published. The World reproduces what is alleged to be a letter from Marsalis reporting to Koelble as to his work m the Interest of the armed ship resolu tion and telling of Senators and < ongressmen he conferred with. Washington, March 7, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The extent of which American politics have been disrupted by international controversies was shown today by the announcement m ~ (Continuea on Page 3.)

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TODAY’S ODDEST STORY. (United Press Service) » St. Paul, Minn., Mar. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The good wife maynow attach to the front door a contrivance invented by T. F. Engst here, to automatically record the time at which the door is opened. The record is made on a small tape. The tape also registers whether the key used to open the lock is the one usuallyused. This might help in tracing burglars. the 'nventors say. but tracing burglars is not the talking point that will be stressed in selling the invention. A direct appeal will be made to 1 Minnesota women. B —"" 1 — SOLD TWO FORD CARS TODAY The Kalver-Noble agency today sold and delivered two Ford cars, a runabout to French Quinn and a touring car and trailer to Martin Bultemeier who will use it on a milk route he has 1 purchased. GERMAN LETTER

Henry Bauermeister of Near Ossion Gets Letter from Germany. TELLING CONDITIONS Os the Country at War— Home Life Harder But Not Dangerous. Another interesting glimpse of Germany and the economic conditions prevailing there now is given in a late letter to Henry Bauermeister of Wells county, near Ossian. One of his relatives residing in Germany, and having several sons in the army, writes: Todenhausen, Jan., 1916. Dear Beloved Ones:—l am sorry that I could not keep my promise to write every week but you have no idea how many letters*and postals arrive from the front, all with the request to answer "at once,” besides all the w-ork, a person often does not care to write. .When will this terrible slaughter be at an end? May the dear Lord soon put an end Jo all the misery caused by it. Ferd is still in Russia. Lately he wrote, saying, he would rather live in our dty than in Russia. Oftentimes two and three families live in one shack (it could not be called a room). Chickens, pigs, geese, etc., whatever they have, all live within the same walls with the people. That is Russian culture. Fred was home for a fortnight in June. He expects to be home again for a short time during the winter. Brother Fred is still in Porta, drilling recruits. At the present writing Ernst Henry is in Minden, also helping in drilling the recruits. His best health is gone, otherwise he no doubt be again at the front. Ernst Fred is still in France attending to one of those forty-two centimeter guns. He wrote that he was very well satisfied. Ernst William is also in France, lately at home on furlough. William is with the telephone company. At uresefit Ernst Christian is in Berlin. He is ill. Probably you know that Harry Landmann is a French prisoner, since September 25. He writes now and then. He also receives mail from home. The dear Lord has guarded all of us and also those in the field. You write that it has been a very wet summer, inasmuch as the crops lid not turn out as usual. I must admit that we had a very fertile year, especially rye and potatoes’ were better than in former years. The Al-

mighty has made England’s plans to starve us out to naught. These wretches! Even though the English scoundrel is sneering at the German bread ticket, it is in this way: The people that have rye to spare must sell it at a fixed price; those people that have no rye. get tickets for which they receive rye or bread. Our government is acting very wisely. This year every one received more bread than the year before, a sign that we are not starving. We love our dear kaiser, and 1 must justly say, we are proud of him. He thinks of his people first, then ol ■ himself. • Answer at once to let us know that i you received these lines. Best regards to all. CHRISTINE AND CHILDREN. STFHCKL.ER °BABE DEAD. 5 Miss Nota Strickler has word of 1 the death of her cousin, Robert Strick--1 ler aged three, son of Otis Strickler s of Willshire, which resulted from f scarlet fever. The funeral was held ' yesterday afternoon.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, March 7, 1916.

LENTEN_SERVICES German Reformed Church Plan Series of Meetings During Lent ON WEDNESDAYS When Special Sermons Will be Preached by the Pastor—Programs. For a number of years it has been the custom of the members of Zion Reformed church to meet for special services every Wednesday evening during the seven weeks of lent. The first of these services will be opened Wednesday evening, March 8. These services have been made a special

part of the life of this congregation and it is hoped that many of the members will avail themselves of these services for the deepening of their spiritual life. Whenever possible some special music will be arranged for. Friends, members and strangers will be given a cordial welcome at all the services. The following themes are in preparation for these services: Wednesday, March B—“ Striking the Keynote for Special Lenten Services.” Wednesday, March 15—The Loneliness of Christ.” Wednesday, March 22 — “Kindling the Heart-fires.” Wednesday, March 29 —“Keeping the Heart-fires Burning.” Wednesday, April s—" The5 —"The Passion of Christ.” Wednesday, April 12—“ Christ as a Sufferer.” Wednesday, April 19 —“The Cross in the Light of Christian Experience.” __o THE COURT NEWS Miller-Mong Case Ordered Left Off the Trial Calendar. DOG TAX REPORTS Are Being Made —Guardians Petition Sale of Real Estate. The petitions of the guardian of Frieda Gallemeyer et al; and also of the guardian of Pauline Berning, for the sale of real estate of the wards was granted. The sales will be private for cash without notice for not less than appraisement. Wm. Zwick and Fred Jaebker were appointed appraisers. Additional bonds were filed. The township trustees are reporting the dox tax and a distribution of the same will be made by the auditor. This report is made annually. Alva A. Miller vs. George M. Mong, et al . Case ordered left off the trial calendar. Inthe estate of Susannah Ritter, the administrator, David Ritter, was authorized to sell personal property at private sale for cash at not less than appraisement. Report is to he made within thirty days of the sale. Real estate transfers: United States

to Henry Elick, 32 acres of Preble township, $1; Della A. Bowers et al to Anna L. Longenberger, 2.41 acres of St. Marys township, $313.30: Christopher Johnson to Vai Snell, 29 1-3 acres of Root township, $2250: Frank Hesher et al to Christian Helmrick, JO acres of Kirkland township, $1700: Vil Snell to Christopher Johnson, lot 91 Decatur, $1,000: Jonas Fisher et al to Myrtle Wise, lot 275 Decatur, $700; Charles E. Marshan to Gerry R. Martz, 1 acre French township. $1350; Henry Siting et al to Benjamin Eiting, !0 acres of Wafiash township, $1750; Robert L. Shirk et al to Menno S. Liechty, 35 acres of Monroe township, $4800: Mary J. Pillars to W. O. Bigham, 32 acres of Root township, S4OOO. The afflees of the interurban and the Wells Fargo Express are being thrown into one. Wells Fargo Agent Ben S. Elzey wil servo as assistant ticket agent for the Wells Fargo. The office will be remodeled and several improvements made.

MARY PAIGE TONIGHT. The second episode of “The Strange Case of Mary Paige” will be shown at the Crystal theater tonight. This episode shows the trial, and will prove more than interesting to those who saw the first of the series last week. But, nevertheless, the show tonight is complete in itself, and you can easily grasp the idea behind the series when you see any one. There will be two etra films to make good measure, too. a Vitagraph and the Ford weekly. Five and ten cents. THE HOODOO TONIGHT. Tonight the juniors will give their annual class play at the opera house. The juniors have a full house and owing to a slight misunderstanding there were a few more tickets sold than there are seats, but every one will be provided for. The gallery will be put in first-class shape and anyone holding tickets will be entitled to the front seats, also with a partial refund on their ticket. Some extra chairs will also be on the main floor. So if you have a ticket and no seat, come anyway and you will get a seat.

MEET Prohibitionists of Adams County Not Voting— Meet Next Week. IN MASS CONVENTION Opens at Ten Thursday Morning at Court House —Clarions a Feature. Adams county prohibitionists will gather in Decatur on Thursday for their annual county convention, which promises to be one of the livest gatherings of its kind in recent years. A special attraction will be “The Clarions,” a noted team of singers and speakers which ha’s been heard with delight in many parts of Indiana, as well as in several other states □f the Union. At the convention on Thursday nominations for county and legislative offices will be made, delegates will be elected to the state prohibition convention to be held in Indianapolis June 6 and 7, and the 1916 camnaign will be formally launched. The prohibition party is exempted from the requirements of the primary law, hence all its candidates this year will be nominated as heretofore, in delegate convention. The convention sessions will open xt 10 a. m. in the court house, and ■ontinue during the day, with an afternoon session beginning at 1:30. County Chairman J W. Shifferly will preside and other prominent prohibitionists. including Chris Reusser of Berne. L. T. Brokaw and Wash Pyles of Decatur, and C. W. L. Davis of Monroe will be present to take part in the deliberations.. It is expected that al! parts of the county will be represented. The Clarions, who will furnish the sntertaining feature of the convention, consist of Prof. F. W. Lough, a talented singer, pianist and speaker of wide reputation, and former chairman of the state prohibition committee, and John W. Huddleston, a jolly giant basso, who is six feet, four and onehalf inches in height, wears No. 13 shoes and a number 20 collar, weighs 115 pounds and has a voice in propor--1 tion to his dimensions. The Clarions’ program is said to be highly entertaining and instructive. They have been heard in some of the largest ’ -snriifnrinms in the United States, and

auultonums in uie luiwu have recently been enthusiastically received in Columbus, Franklin, Indianapolis, Tipton, Noblesville and other places where they have appeared. The convention will be open to tlfb public, and all who are interested in the destruction of the liquor traffic and the maintenance of righteous government are invited to be present, especially at the afternoon session. Thursday evening The Clarions will be in Bobo, where they will present one of their popular programs at a public rally and mass meeting to be held at 7:30 in the U. B. church. r> BUYS ADAMS COUNTY FARM. John W. Kline of Kentland, Newton county, Ind., was here today and clos,ed a deql whereby he became the ownfir of the Ezra Zimmerman farm of 120 acres near Peterson, and will ■ move there next week. He is a splendid citizen and will be welej 'd ! among the live farmers of this county. -He is a brother-in-law of Thomas Dowling. *

ELECTIONFRAUDS Terre Haute Again in the Throes of Unlawful Political Element. ONE FATALLY HURT Others Badly Injured in Gun Fights at Various Precincts Today. (United Press Service) Terre Haute, Ind., Mar. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Guns flashed and blood was shed about the polls here today in the first state-wide primary. Ed Holler, former police chief, and one of the election conspirators, who pleaded guilty and testified against Mayor Donn M. Roberts, was shot in the leg. The hospital refused to make

any statement of his condition. One man was probably fatally wounded. This was the first election held here since Judge Anderson in federal court sentenced more than one hundred Terre Haute politicians to Leavenworth and to jail for election frauds. In a gun fight in precinct B of the sixth ward, Ad Rogers was shot twice in the right shouluer, once in the head and once in the right side. His condition is serious. This is a red light precinct. Sylvester and John Jordan, brothers were arrested for shooting Rogers. A gun was found on John. Holler was a bystander at (he polls and was hit by a wild bullet. The gun play resulted when Rogers objected to the activities of Jordans (Continuea on Page 3.) ABOUrTHEirCK Celeste Wemhoff Undergoes Operation for Removal of Tonsils. MISS ERWIN BETTER t Mrs. Mary Badders of Monroe Very Ill—Paralysis and Heart Trouble. Miss Celeste Wemhoff went to Fort Wayne this morning and this afternoon underwent an operation at the St. Joseph hospital for the removal of her tonsils by Dr. Wheelock. She will remain at the hospital several days. Her mother. Mrs. Mary Wemhoff accompanied here there. Mrs. Bernard Myers went to Fort Wayne today noon to be with her grandson. Irvin son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Hake who is ill of pneumonia. The little boy is somewhat better today. Miss Ireta Erwin, who is very ill of blood poisoning, resulting from trouble with a wisdom tooth, is somewhat better today, but is still very ill. Mrs. Swearengen is the nurse who is attending her. Mrs. Martha Lynch of of Arkansas, who is here visiting with friends, was able to walk today with her crutches for the first. She fell down a six-foot flight of cellar steps and was injured

so that it was necessary to use the , crutches. She is recovering nicely, j She came to attend the Pythian Sisters’ jubilee and spent today with Mrs. Perry Robinson. The condition of Ferd Christen, son. of County Superintendent and Mrs. E. S. Christen, who is very ill of kidney trouble, remains about the same. Mr. and Mrs. William Badders of Yorkshire, Ohio, were called to Monroe today by the illness of Mr. Badders’ mother, Mrs. Mary Badders. She suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last Saturday, which, with heart trouble, makes her condition serious and she is not expected to recover. Mrs. Minnie Daniels, who underwent an operation at the Mayo Clinic, Ro- ' Chester, Minn., is getting along very nicely. i Dr. W. S. Smith, who is ill of quinsy, I following an attack of the grip, is . confined to his bed. He will be able i to be up my the latter part of the week, it is believed.

, G. R. & I. WRECK. I A small wreck occurred on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad Sunday night, when a carpenter’s bunk ( car and a caboose, jumped the rails between Portland and Bryant. The car was in an extra freight north bound. The action of the air stopped the train in ample time to prevent a nore serious spill. Occupants of the i caboose were not injured although the two cars were smashed so badly they will be unfit for further service. ~EIGHTY-EIGHT COUPLES Eighty eight couple attended the last dance of the season before lent at the Moose hall last night and enjoyed the extensive program provided for that occasion. It was announced before the last number that the dances would he resumed following Lent, and the same committee will go on making arrangements for the series of dances to come. T, P. A. BANQUET

Members of Post X, Their Wives and Sweethearts in Annual Session. EVENING WAS GAY State President Counts and Secretary Zink Among Those Present. Forty good fellows, members of Post X, Decatur, T. P. A., with their wives'and sweethearts, banqueted at the Masonic hall last evening, the event being the annual event of this splendid order and one of the most enjoyable of a busy social season. The dinner was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star at six o’clock, the guests being seated in the dining room, and besides the local members were present Mr. C. M. Zink of Indianapolis, the state secretary, and Mr. W. J. D. Counts of Indianapolis, the state pres ident, both of whom arrived during the afternoon to attend the banquet. The guests stood while the chaplain, Rev. Stolte offered prayer. The tables were decorated with carnations and at each place was found a carnation as a favor. The dinner was a delicious one., nicely served and thoroughly enjoyed by the eighty people who were fortunate enough to be present. After the pangs of hunger had been somewhat appeased, Mr. Thomas Reid, properly gowned in his dress parade clothes, and looking aristocratic enough to preside over any banquet arose and announced that by order of the committees on arrange ments there would be ho regular program but if any there should be who wished to burst forth in oratory it was his privilege so to do, nay more his duty. No one responded and then the president suggested that perhaps there might be present some person or persons who would like to bubble over with song and then came a surprise, when four fine looking young men, who were later found to be Mr. George Geeke and his famous quartet from Fort Wayne, and who had been modestly located in one corner of the banquet room, arose and sang several beautiful ballads. That they made a hit was proven by the fact that they were called on many times during the evening. After another course or two President Reid made another speech, announcing that at a recent meeting of Post X all the old officers were reelected excepting Charles Colter, who had served as secretary since the post was organized and who was replaced

by W. P. Schrock. While it was be- « lieved a satisfactory change at the 1 1 time it was rumored that Mr. Colter i was dissatisfied and had employed a t representative to appear for him at < this time. Mr. French Quinn arose > and his talk was a happy number of the evening. He told in a halting manner how he had dodged Charley for many years, especially about Janary 1, and July 1, when the semiannual dues of $5.50 were due,, how Mr. Hensley had suggested that he be presented with a fishing outfit, that a committee ought to be appointed for this purpose and that he could serve. Quinn said he had often heard that Charley was a marvelous fisherman and doubted whether or not a rod could be secured that would carry the enormous fish Charles has caught, but that representing the committee and with the distinct understanding that he would just as leave dodge Bill as ’ he would Charley h etook the pleasure , in presenting the gift which was a ' dandy reel, a collapsible rod and plen(Continued on Page 3.)

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SILVER JUBILEE Os Pythian Sisters Observed Last Evening in Elaborate Manner. THE GRAND OFFICERS Many Are Present—Charter Members Form the Reception Committee. Twenty-five years ago last night, March 6, 1891, Eureka Temple number 39 Pythian Sisters, was organized in this city, with twenty-two charter members. Os that number, none has been lost by death, and thirteen of i them are still identified with the temple. The twenty-fifth anniversary, or nil- *

- .... ver jublilee, was an elaborate celebra- , tion at the Pythian Home last evening, when the Pythian Sisters invited the Knights and their other friends to hear the fine program they had prepared and to spend the evening with them socially otherwise. Os the thirteen charter members still identified with the lodge, nine were present at the silver jubilee last ‘ evening, and these formed the reception committee. They are: Mrs. Harriet Graham, Marion; Mrs. Martha Lynch, Jonesboro, Ark; Mrs. Al Burd j, Mrs. J. C. Patterson. Mrs. James Fristoe, Mrs. John Rice, Mrs. A. R. Bell, Mrs. Dan Beery, Mrs. James Bain. Several of the grand officers were present, among them being Mrs. Alice Lee Gillman of Terre Haute, who was grand chief at the time the local temple was organized. Others present were Grand Senior Carrie Klink, of Logansport. Grand Manager, Iva Lever- , ton of Huntington; Grank Keeper of . Records and Seals Cora Hood of Bluffton; Grand Junior Florence Bain <f this city. The auditorium where the exercises . proper took place was decorated an- . propriately with bunting in the temple . colors — red, blue, yellow and white. , Vases of American Beauty roses were also attractive decorations. Mrs. - Charles Burdg, as Most Excellent Chief 1 of the Eureka Temple presided and gave a most cordial welcome in her 1 opening address. At her right were seated the charter members and at the left, the grand officers. The following excellent program was rendered: Vocal Solo —-Mrs. Charles Bowman, with accompaniment by Miss Alice Lenhart. History of Eureka Temple—Mrs. James Bain. , Vocal Duet —Mrs. Charles Bowman, Miss Marie Ball. , Talks —By charter members. Piano Duet —Mrs. Fred Fruchte, Mr?.. Jesse Dailey. Vocal Solo —Mrs. E. D. Engeler, with accompaniment by Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer. Talks by Grand Officers. Readings—Miss Marie Ball. Talks by Dr. J. M. Miller and other Knights. Vocal Solo —Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer, accompaniment by Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Every number was well given and most highly appreciated. Mrs. Bain’s history of the temple was a most interesting one, and showed the growth from twenty-two memf bers to ninety-two at the present time. During the twenty-five years only , four members were lost by death, t It is expected that this number will be 1 doubled soon as there is a much great-

er field for growth now than there was a few years ago. A requirement of membership is that the lady must be a wife, daughter or sister of a Knight of Pythias, hence with that membership increased, the field is greater. The twenty-two charter members are: Martha Boyd, Mrs. A. R. Bell. Mrs Dan Beery, Mrs. L. D. Adams, Mrs. Al Burdg, Mrs. James Fristoe, Mrs. Al Fristoe, Mrs. John France, Mrs. F. L. DeVilbiss, Mrs. John Rice, Mrs. Isaac Rosenthan, Mrs. Charles True. Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Mrs. Belle Phillips, Mrs. Lase Graham. Mrs. Mart Quinn, Miss Cora Miesse, Mrs. A. T. Lynch, Mrs. Alex Hoyer, Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer, Mrs. John T. Vail, and Mrs. Jam< s Bain. The talks given by the charter members also were interesting, recalling that the local temple was instituted by Eden temple of Portland. The difference in the hall of that time and the present fine home was commented upon. Many little reminin(Continued on page 2)