Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 59, Decatur, Adams County, 9 March 1916 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Evary Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 1C cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on | application. Entered at the Postofflce in Decatur, ndiana, as second-class matter. A GREAT TRADE YEAR:— 3 Our exports first reached $1,000,000,000 in 1892, but in the next four years they dropped below that. They reach, ed $2,000,000,000 in 1911. In 1913 they nearly reached $2,500,000,000. While the last year’s results were phenomenal, the earlier figures given above show the astonishing rapidity of the increase in our exports when the world was at peace. The imports last year were almost exactly one-half of the exports. The excess of exports, the favorable balance on merchandise, was only a few millions short of the total imports. The balance in our favor was settled in part by a net importation of gold of $420,000,000, but there was a net exI port of silver of $21,000,000. Disregarding the silver, the favorable balance to the extent of $1,340,000,000 was settled for by the return of American securities, by credits created in this country, or is a remaining indebtedness of the rest of the world to this 1 country. < The imports last year were $14,000,- i 000 less than they were in 1913, dur- i ing the greater part of which year the i Payne-Aldrich tariff was in force. The imports of manufacturers for use in further processes of manufacture * decreased $80,000,000, and manufactures ready for consumption decreased < $121,000,000. On the other hand, im- 1 ports of crude materials to be used by 1 our factories increased $91,000,000. Crude foodstuffs and food animals in- : creased $22,000,000, and partly or wholly manufactured foodstuffs increased $75,000,000. The export of agricultural imple- ' ments, comparing last year with 1913, dropped from $53,000,000 to $13,000,000. The number of cattle exported, which is small, decreased. The number of horses increased from 29,356 to 443,014. The corn exports increased slightly. The wheat exports increased from under 100,000,000 bushels to 205,000,000 bushels, and the flour from 12,000,000 to 15,000,000 barrels. The number of automobiles exported increased from 26,889 to 63.951. While the greater part of this increase was due tb war demands, it is not to be forgotten that these products of well-paid American labor have been figuring in a rapidly-increasing ratio in our exports. Callages, wagons and railway cars decreased. Chemicals increased from $26,000,000 to $80,000,000. Although some coal has been shipped to take the place of the reduced exports df British coal, our total exports of both hard and ■ soft coal decreased. Copper exports i decreased, although war is a great

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consumer of the metal. Cotton decreased very- slightly. There was an increase of $40,000,000 in the export of manufactures of cotton. Manufactures of India rubber increased sll.000,090, The iron and steel exports increased $95,000,000. Leather and its manufactures increased from $59,000,000 to $156,000,000. Meat' and dairy products increased from $160,000,000 to $279,000,000. Mineral oil increased a little. The manufactures of wool increased from $4,000,000 to $42,000,000The figures of our export trade are

astonishing in their aggregate, and the changes from previous years are often very curious. Whatever effect the war may have had in restricting imports and stimulating exports, it cannot be pretended that so far our industries have suffered from the Underwood tariff.—Philadelphia Record. Gary is to have a new tube mill, the trifling expenditure during these dreadful times being a paltry $25,000,000. Gosh, times are getting awful! The republicans are having an awful time figuring out their state and congressional candidates over the state, and it’s too bad to spend so much energy fqr an empty honor. Judge Jacob F. Denny won the nomination for congress in this district and did it with ease apparently winning in every county. He is a good campaigner, a man of ability, and will take good care of himself next November. There’s no use talking, that Johhny Adair is some runner. Get out,of the road Jimmy Goodrich, for this Eighth district congressman will do to you next November just what he has been doing to his other opponents the past ten years. The Adams county ticket is a strong one, well divided geographically, the men are able and every indication is that the battle next November in this county will be only a matter of form. Everybody seems to be in favor of the ticket named. Let’s make it unanimous. There is at least one part of the new primary law that is a dismal and complete failure and that is the matter of the second choice voting. In every precinct in the county and state it was shown that but few care to vote second choice and that it is almost an impossibility to tally the votes in such away that results can be obtained with any degree of satisfaction. It is doubtful if the second choice votes will be counted anywhere in the state. _j Well, the smoke has cleared away and it was a great primary for the democrats. It was being argued that the vote would only be half out, and yet the vote cast in this county was within a hundred of what it was two years ago. It was claimed that President Wilson would be cut, yet he received 1,947 votes without opposition, two hundred more than were cast for Marshall and Kern and practically as many as were given the local candidates who had no opposition. The cutlook for the democrats in Indiana could not be brighter.

DOINGS IN SOCIETY » WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Loyal Women’s Class —Mrs. Mel Rice. Helping Hand —Mrs. Peter Kirsch at Ref<#med Church. Euterpeau—Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. Presbyterian Aid—ln church parlors. Loyal Workers Class—Mrs. Frank Butler. Friday. Y. P. B. —Edwin Stephenson. Methodist Mite —Mrs. A! Burdg. Historical —Mrs. Janies Bain. Do Your Best —Mrs. Albert Graber. Zion's Lutheran Aid —Schoolhouse'. Queen Esthers —Miss Grace Butler. Saturday. Evangelical Pastry Sale —At Gas office. Opportunities. Make the most of the opportunities within your reach. Is your present experience hard to bear? Yet remember that never again.. perhaps, in all your days will you have another chance of the same. Do niot fly the lesson, but have a care that you master it while you have the opportunity.—Edward Carpenter.

The name of Mrs. Will Kremers who was elected vice president of the Presbyterian Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society was omitted by mistake in the account of the meeting published yesterday. The sum of the mite box funds and the special offerings, was $49.26 instead of $29.26, as stated through error of the reporter in hearing over the telephone. Famous composers were discussed by Mrs. C. A .Dugan in her good paper for the Shakespeare club at the home of Mrs. J. W. Tyndall yesterday, an 1 further points were brought out in topics by other members. The works sf the composers thus discussed, were illustrated on the victrola and also on the piano by Miss Naomi Dugan. The club will meet again next week at the same place and Mrs. P. G. Hooper will lead the study. At a special meeting of the Historical club yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. A. Battenberg, the election of officers came before the society. The old officers, who have been very faithful and very good in the permance of their duties, were continued. They are: president. Mrs. S. E Hite; vice president, Mrs. F. W. Downs recording secretary, Mrs James Fris toe; corresponding secretary'. Mrs. C. A. Battenberg; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Congleton. The society voted its annual dues of $3 for the civic improvement society at this time also. The Loyal Women’s class will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Mei Rice, corner of Fourth and Jackson streets. The Young Women’s Missionary society of the German Reformed church met with Miss Lydia Kirsch Tuesdayevening for study of their missionsß-y, book. Chapter three, which told of ( Indian Burmah. was taken up under the leadership of Miss Lydia Kirsch. The society will co-operate with the woman's society in their thank offering program to be given soon. During the social period of last evening, there was music and Miss Kirsch departed from the usual rule of the society to serve cake and oranges. At the meeting of the Loya! Temperance Legion yesterday at the Methodist church, several new members were taken in. The members are quite busy practicing now for the coming institute when a contest will be participated in. The section of the Mite society of the M. E. church, of which Mrs. Charles Burdg and Mrs. Frank Carroll are chairmen, will entertain Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Al Burdg on Mercer avenue. A fine afternoon is anticipated, and all ladies will make a special ef.'ort to attend. PROBOSCiS PARTY. Two real photographers will be at the Presbyterian party Friday evening to take your likeness. “Come and see yourself as others see you. 1 ' Amusements have been planned, so you are assured a pleasant evening, and there will be a program of readings and music besides. Don’t forget the date, Friday Evening at the church. Just bring yourselves and 10 cents to help the Y. P. S. C. E.

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WATSON ADMITS HE LOST FIGHT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ON HD Harry S. New 84.331, James E. Watson. 79,173, Arthur Robinson 21.194. At New's headquarters it was said ■ New was certain to have a plurality of from six thousand to seven thousand five hiunlred. 'About lour hundred precincts ire tot yet in. and of these thirty are-from Marion county,’ said the statement made at ten o’clock. "These thirty will each give New 100 plurality and that will be three thousand more. The other 370 outstate precincts cannot possibly equal that additional gain.” At Watson's headquarters it was maintained that precinct reports gave Watson a slight lead, but no figures were given cut. “All that we can say is that the results will be very close and that the official count will be necessary.” said one of the Watscn iftanagera. ‘We are waiting for the official i.rures from St. Joseph. Viga. and’Vanderburg and Lake counties; also the second choice vote is an unknown quantity. We have wired our men in every county to rush in the official count.” ■ Hartfyd City, March 9, (Special ta Daily Democrat)—lt is probable that an official re-count will be necessary 'c determine the results in ten precincts of Hartford City because of mutilated and questionable ballots. — o 1 STRAUB ARRESTED. Harry Straub was arrested again this morning, this time on a charge of stealing chickens. Marshal Melchi w’as called to the south part of town early this morning oy Perry Ogg. who found two of his hens missing. The hens were later found in Straub's coop by the police and Mrs. Straub admitted they were not hers. “Straub’s case will probably be filed in circuit court," said Prosecutor Fred Fruchte this afternoon. The affidavit charging Straub with petit lanceny wa filed in court this afternoon, being made by Myerl Ogg. The chickens were valued at $1.'50. PROHIBITION MEETING • Three delegates and five spectat'f's gathered in the court house this morninc in answer to a call for the count} Prohibition convention for the purpose of nominating a prohibition ticket. The meeting was adjourned until one-thirty o’clock in tho afternoon when thirty three persons were present. ‘Following a program which will end about four o’clock the nominations will I:, made. ‘ said one of the leaders thi afternoon. —o— FOR SALE. Corner lot known as the Kennedy property, located corner First and Rugg streets, Decatur, Ind., size 82x 132, plenty of room for two houses three and one half squares from fie 1 court house. Price $1,250, sewer and street improvements paid. 41tf. ED S. MOSES. Executor ACETYLENE PLANT The undersigned wil sell a good Acetylene lighting plant at his public sale 1-2 mile east of Williams, Thursday ol this week. 50t2 HENRY KOENEMANN _Q - DECATUR. IND. PLEN t’Y UP MONEY. To loan on farms, 10 years’ time without renewal, bo commission, pa; tial payments any time. 297tf ERWIN OFFICE. AJ3S PAY BIG

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WILSON MADE GOOD SHOWING(CONTINUED FROM PAOF. ONE> STATE DELEGATES. Delegates tp the state conventions were selected as follows: Democrats. Ralph Pontius. William Baumgartner. Charles N. Brown. C. C. leer. Geoage Bomenmoyer. Thompson Noll. David E. Smith. John H. Heller. Amos Gillig. Charles 8. Niblick. T. J. McKean. Kollo Houck. William F. Jaebker. Fred Schurger. J. W. Vizard. Republicans. C. F. Davison. Sylvester Johnson. Avon Burk. R. O'. Elston. S. W. Teeple. Progressives. Clayton B. Schafer. Charles W. Lammiman. Noah Pusey. The democrats had two contests for committeemen. In “A,” First Ward. Decatur, F. V. Mills defeated Albert Colchin and in West Root Henry Schieferstein defeated Fred Schurgft i ——— VOTHE OF I’l lII.IC LETTING. Notice is hereby Riven that the Hoard of Commissioners of Adams County. Indiana, will receive bids for tho construction of a macadamized road in Hoot and Union Townships, in, said ‘ ".nits known as tl>e K. a. Drr tnmond Macadam Road, up and until 10 o’clock, a. in.. on Ti»r*ulnj. April 4. at the regular meeting of said Board of Commissioners, held in the City of Decatur, Adams County. Indiana, sealed bids will be received for the construction of said road in accordance with the plans, specifications and report of the viewers and engineer, which are now on file in the Auditor’s • ni< e of said County, said road to be built* of crushed stone alone. A bond must accompany each bid in twice the amount of the bld tiled, conditioned for the faithful performmce of said work, A|d that the bidler, if awarded the contract, will oner into contract therefor and com- : lete the same according to such contract and in accordance with the bid tiled. All bids sljall be made so as to give the amount for which said road will be constructed for cash, payable on estimates to be made by the Engineer 4n c harge, not to exceed eighty per ent of any one estimate, out of the funds .to be hereinafter raised by the sale of bonds as required by law. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. T. H. BALTZELL, Auditor, Adams County. Ind. The successful bidder will be rejoiced* to furnish, pay and jnake up whatever amount that be necessary to sell the bonds for said improvement. 3-15-23 o J IANO TUNING ANO REPAIRING. D. A. Qliliom (Piofesslcaal) rebuildr aii.l repairer ot pianos and eewlas lachmes, anu piano tuner. Dealer In •orh branches. Write or phone 8. Line P, city. Office at home. Resilence. south end city ligiils, at G. R. s. I. railroad crossing. At home on Saturdays. ' 293-m-w-s-ts DEMOCRAT^WANT AD3 PAY BIG

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What Style Hat This Spring? I It’s One of The Most Noticeable I Parts of Your Outfit. I Our Spring l’ ne ot ats from the! Frnfi t & Knapp factory has just ar-1 rived, it includes many New Styles and I Shades, which will fit you just right, I Don’t forget to take a look at our I Spring Suits, Shirts and Neckwear, it I will pay you. I MAY WE EXPECT YOU THIS WEEK. I holthousFSlte & co ] Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boy’s. I MOTHER.hould be photographed. but-Mothcr thinks only of her children when sh. thinks of photographs. Perhaps she’ll need persuading-perhaps will call it vanity, but her pictures will prove she is still a beauty-will be in greater demand thu those quaint pictures of younger days. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR HER ERWIN STUDIO Expert Kodak Fl»i,hln.. Callow 4 Kohn. Drug Siow. _ rnR SALE all new ’ hand made ‘ Harness oi ‘ ' right, as long as it lasts. Stop at One set of heavy harness, 1 set oi 1 506 So. 13th St., and get the prica farm harness, 1 set of buggy harness. 12-f-s-4wks W. H. AMRINE. 17 STORES IT STORES THE MORRIS CO. 5 and 10c STORE BIG SATURDAY SPECIAL SATURDAY, MARCH lltk AT 2 P. M. 4 qt. Press Kettle Grey Ware -10 c 16 qt. Dish Pans Grey Ware -10 c ONE TO A CUSTOMER. Fresh Candy and ’’ailed Peanuts -10 c lb. THE MORRIS CO. 5 and 10c STORE 17 STORES 17 STORES