Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 64, Decatur, Adams County, 15 March 1916 — Page 1

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FUNSTON SAYS FIGHT WILL PROVE SERIOUS SOLDIERS IN BEST CONDITION-CENSOR-SHIP STRICT BUT RUMORS THAT INVASION HAS BEGUN

BULLETIN . (United Press Service) San Antonio Tex., Mar. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—General Funston said Colonel Dodd may have crossed the border. El Paso. Texas. March 15.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Military censorship unaparalleled in American his- ! tory gripped the Mexican border so | closely today that none but army officers know whether the invasion of Mexico has begun. Rumors from scores of points said i the expedition had started, but they I could not be confirmed. Telephone as well as telegraph wires | were in the hands of General Peri shing’s censors. Censors reports from Columbus told .' of the establishment there of a base Ki of operations. Railroad switches and bridges were being constructed. Troop movements were not mentioned. The aerial squadron from San Antonio arrived for its first test under conditions of warfare. A United Press staff correspondent at Columbus was permitted to telegraph today that it would be, perhaps, a week after he goes in with the troops before the censor will permit him to send details. , , Carranza today evacuated Palomas, six miles from the border, leaving forty soldiers as a guard. The statement cf the Mexican consul seemed to fefutc the direct rumor that the expedition has crossed the line unless the defacto government has decided to resist the American invasion. San Antonio, Texas, March 15. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —General Frederick - , Funston commander in chief of troops on the border, predicted today, in an interview with the United Press that the chase for Villa will be a hard and difficult campaign. He said General Pershing, commander in the field has his orders and will move when ready. "I hope the American people appreciate that this Is going to be a hard and very difficult campaign.” said FunI ston. ‘‘lt may be a long one also.” “One of the best features is the I fact that the troops are in splendid I shape From a physical standpoint | they could not be better. The time I that most of them have spent on the I border has hardened and toughened ; them for just the sort of a campaign I they must undergo, but it is going to be a hard job. “Villa has fled to one of the most I desolate countries in the world; what nature did not do for it in this respect the fighting factions in MexiI co have done. Unless we go in there | sufficiently supplied with feed and . fodder to take care of the problem of subsistence entirely, we would be defeated by nature long before meeting ■ the Villa forces. There is nothing left in all that vast and naked region for us to buy or take. "I believe that our aeroplanes are K going to be of great value to us in scouting work in this campaign. It will be the first time that we have ever used our planes under these conditions and I have great hopes in their Mt success. “I hope that the American people understand the reasons for the apparent delay in crossing the border and starting the chase. It would have been sheer folly for us to have continued the chase the day of the raid. “We had but about 250 men against Villa’s 1,500 and possibly more. Our H men had no supplies with them. They might have continued a running fight and killed a few more Villistas, but unless they could have actually cap tured Villa no particular military advantage would have been gained. “The fact that Villa’s forces so far overwhelmed ours made pursuit dan gerous. Had our troops been sur rounded, as easily might have been another Custer massacre might have resulted. “From all I have learned I believt that Villa made the raid as a result o KB one of his characteristic brain storms These fits of unreasoning blind angei of his are well known and while ii

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them he’ll do anything. Back of all this was the hppe, I presume, that intervention might result in swinging the tide of popular Mexican favor his way and bringing him large bodies of Mexicans, and so make his a serious factor in Mexican affairs again.” Washington, D. C., Mar. 16 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The senate this afternoon unanimously adopted the Hay-Chamberlain resolution for the immediate increase of the regular; army to 100,000 men. Hoke Smith, who proposed a two-year enlistment Instead of the four years now in force, ! made the only fight on the measure. Unlimited debate was enjoyed. Deming, New Mexico, via telephone to El Paso, Mar. 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —United States troops have not yet crossed the border, according to automobile parties arriving here from Columbus at noon today. Pershing’s camp there has been broken, however, and the expedition is ready to move at a moment’s notice. The; Carranza garrison at Palomas revolted and declared for Villa, according to unconfirmed reports reaching here. El Paso, Tex., Mar. 15—An iron-clad censorship that even refuses confir mation or denial of a report that Hachita New Mexico was captured by Carranzk troops gave rise to the be lief today that the American expedition after Villa was about to move. Brigadier General Persing’s orders were to cross into Mexico when he was ready. Americans arriving at Dem-; ings New Mexico from Columbus stat- 1 ed that the expedition would begin the bandit hunt early today. With the report that three thousand cavalry under Pershing will make up the flying squadron to chase Villa,' army men today gave the impression that no infantry will lie used in the expedition. It was believed that the infantry regiments coming toward Mexico from the interior points would be used to patrol the border. From the strict censorship maintained at Columbus on all mail, and jxpress matter as well as telephone and telegraph, it was plain that the troops will be in Mexico many hours before the “war" correspondents will be allowed to send details of the movement. Pershing will keep in touch by wireless with Major General Funston directing the campaign from San Antonio. It was expected the advance guard will dash for Guzman Mexico and <s- ( tablish the first base of operations there. Washington, March 15,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—All Washington 10-' day anxiously awaited the first news from the Mexican battle grounds. The American putative expeditions was supported to be moving. Blinded by the rigid border censorship, opinion was general here today I that General Pershing’s forces were I already on Mexican soil or would be before the day is over. Formal an-1 nouncement of the American flag’s presence in Mexican territory may 1 e delayed until Pershing’s troops are well into the interior. Opinion also grew that co-operation Instead of opposition would be the Carranza policy. Reports from all parts of the border indicate that the Anti-j American sentiment had been greatly allayed by the concession given Carranza in the reciprocal border crossing agreement. Rome March, 15,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Austria, has declared war on Portugal, according to dispatches received. here today - Geneva. Switzerland, March 15, — (Special to Daily Democrat)—Austria has recalled her minister to Lisbon and has handed the Portugese minister Ins passports, according to dispatches received here today. ~~ bulletin. > Indianapolis Ind., Mar. ial to Daily Democrat)—Will H. Hays ■ has asked time to consider to accept I I chairmanship of state committee, indiI eating that pressure has been brought •Ito bear to have him run for vacancy i. left by death of Senator Shively.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, March 15, 1916.

PLANS IRE MADE By Women of North Part of City for Beginning of Civic Improvement. WATERWORKS PARK Will be Under Their Care —Meeting Held at Home of O. L. Vance.

Active steps were taken yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance, by the women of the north part of the city, for the beautifying of that section of the city. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Woman’s Civic Improvement societi; and those ladies living north of Monroe street, attended, as well as the officials of the club. The ladies have arranged to take over the care of the water works park for the summer and committees were appointed to take charge of certain divisions of the work. The committee to care for the beds of shrubbery comprises: Mrs. Jacob Atz, Mrs. C. A. Dugan. Mrs. C. S. Niblick, Mrs. Chalmer Schafer. Mrs. Frank Kern and Mrs. J. B. Meibers. The committee in charge of the blooming flowers, geraniums, and others, includes M»s. O. L| Vance, Mrs. J. S. Bowers, Mrs. Peter Kirsch, Mrs. Frank Smith. Mrs. E. S. Moses, Mrs. J. L. Gay and Mrs. Emma Daniels. It is the plan also, to establish a tennis court at the north ward school, and the co-operation of the men will be asked in this. An Easter sale of baked goods, Easter eggs, etc, will be held at the gas office on the Saturday before Easter, this being in charge of Mrs. Roy Archbold. The proceeds will be used in the civic improvement work. The meeting was quite an enthusiastic one and the coming of spring will see everything ready for an early beginning of the work... . AT HILLSDALE

Mrs. Lillie M. Wyatt, Former Wife of Samuel C. Wyatt of This City MARRIED SATURDAY At Hillsdale, Michigan, to John Burns of Auburn, Indiana. John H. Burns and Mrs. Lilia M. Wyatt, both of Auburn, Ind., were’ married Saturday by Justice Weaver at the court house.—-Hillsdale Daily. The bride mentioned above is without doubt Lillie May Wyatt, divorced wife of Samuel C. Wyatt of this city. Since their separation Mrs. Wyatt has resided near Auburn, her mother living near that place. A suit for divorce was brought by Mr. Wyatt, but the 'decree, which was I granted last October 15, was granted Mrs. Wyatt on her cross-complaint. She was also given SSOO alimony, the custody of their two children and the sum of $lO a month for their support. HELD STATE MEETING. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —District Chairmen of the republican party met fn this city today to choose officers of the state republican organization. The district chairmen were elected yesterday by the county chairmen, who in their turn were recently elected by the precinct committeemen. The precinct committeemen were elected at the statewide primary. The action today completes the organization of the party in Indiana, and it is the first time in Indiana history that the voters of a party provided the foundation upon which the organization was built. YEOMEN PENNY SOCIAL A penny social will be held Thursday evening by the Yeomen lodge it their hall. A good time and plenty of eats are promised everybody. SOLD A FORD. The Kalver-Noble Garage company today sold a Ford’ runabout to the I Dowling-Shuey company.

• “ROSEMARY.” > Marguerite Snow, the brilliant and popular motion picture star, will be seen at the Crystal theater on Thursi day in "Rosemary,” a five-act photodrama. produced by the Quality Pictures corporation for release on the Metro program. This will mark Miss Snow's first appearance starring alone under Metro auspices, and in the future will be seen at the head of her . own company on that program. Her last appearance in a Metro feature was in "The Silent Voice,” with I Francis X. Bushman, a big production in which they divided stellar honors. Miss Snow Is surrounded by a notable cast in "Rosemary,” which includes Paul Gilmore, the eminent romantic and dramatic actor; Frank Bacon, William Clifford, Virginia Kraft and others. TOTAKECANVASS Men of Methodist Church to Take “Every Member” Canvass” Thursday. A GROUP DIVISION To Assure Minimum Time and Effort in Doing the Great Work. The annual “every member canvass” for the purpose of taking subscriptions for benevolences and expenses for the new year, beginning April 1, will be taken Thursday by i the men of the Methodist church. They will meet at the church at 8 o’clock from which place they will go by automobile, in groups, the work being divided so that it can be done in minimum time and in minimum effort. The Mite society ladies will furnish a chicken dinner and also supper for the workers at the church. The men are divided into groups as .follows:

Group No. I—C. D. Lewton, Clyde M. Rice, Forest Elzey, William Bowers. Group No. 2 —L. D. Adams, Henry Krick, O. L. Vance. Group No. 3 —John D. Stults, William Franks. Amos Yoder. Group No. 4 —John T. Myers, Emerson Beavers. Group No. s—Charles Colter, Simeon Fordyte, Henry Dellinger, Frank Smith. Group No. 6—Ferd Peoples, Sam Butler, Ross Mallonee. Group No. 7 —C. L. Walters, Lee Annen, Earl Adams, Dr. S. P. Hoffman. Group No. B—W.8 —W. J. Archbold, D. F. Leonard, O. H. Odel). Group No. 9 —A. D. Suttles, Burton Niblick, Mel J. Butler. Group No. 10—William Richards, George Dixon, E. E. Archer, James Stults. Group No. 11 —L. A. Graham, Irvin Brandyberry, David Flanders, W.' F. Beery. Group No. 12—E. B. Lenhart, Harve Smith, Lew Hammond, Al Burdg. Group No. 13—Dan Erwin, Dr. P. B. Thomas, Enjil Baumgartner, Charles (Continued on Page 4 i BODY ARRIVES Body of Charles Sampson Arrived from Wisconson This Morning. TAKEN TO THE HOME Os Son, Lewis Sampson— Funeral Thursday Afteri noon at the Home.

The body of Charles Sampson, whose death occurred in Wisconsin, at the home of a relative, arrived here this morning at 7:01 o'clock over the G. R. & I. and was taken to the home of a son, Lewis Sapmson, on South Eighth street. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the resident < he Rev. T. H. Harman of the United Brethren church officiating. Burial will take place in the Decatur cemetery. The body was accompanied here by the son. John Sampson, of Grand Rapids, Mich. The deceased was sixty-six years old. , Mr. Sampson’s death resulted from pneumonia and he had been ill only 1 two days.

TAGfiARTJN LINE For Appointment to Vacancy Caused by Death of Senator Shively. WATSON IS UNLUCKY And is Trying Hard to Repair Damage Done by Announcement.

Indianapolis, March 15, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Visions of Thomas ' Taggart, democratic national comnntI teeman, running against James E. | Watson, former republican whip of the house under Cannon, for the seat in the United States senate left vacant by the death of Senator Benjamin F Shively stirred political circles in Indiana to unprecedented activity today, while the republican state committee was organizing. General belief was that Governor Ralston will appoint Taggart to fill Shively's seat until the next general election. Watson held a conference with Will H. Hays, republican state chairman today. Many rumors had it that Hays would not succeed himself as state chairman in trie re-organization today but would become a candidate for the short term. Despite Watson’s recent unfortunate announcement that he will contest with Harry S. New at the convention the right to run against Kern it was believed his organization is preparing to try to win for him the short term nomination in the convention Although Arthur Robinson and I Is friends were saying nothing today it became known that Robinson still cc/ siders himself a candidate for the republican nomination for a United States senatorial toga. Robeson’s friends consider that h< occupies a stratagetic position but that silence at this tirtie is golden. MEETING CALLED By District Chairman Kunkle for Reorganization of the Commitee. MEET AT BLUFFTON

At 2 O’clock p. m. on Tuesday, April 4th as Provided Under Rules. W. A. Kunkle, district chairman of I the democratic party for the eighth ' district has called a meeting of the chairman of the various counties to be held in his office at Bluffton at two; o’clock on the afternoon of Tuesday, 1 April 4th. This Is in compliance with ! the rules of the democrtaic party in Indiana and as provided under the new primary law. The law provides that at this meeting the retiring district chairman shall preside and that there shall be elected a chairman, vice chair- ( man, a secretary and treasurer to. serve for two years Mr. Kunkle in his letter to Henry B. Heller, chairman of Adams county predicts democratic success for this years campaign and says any other result is impossible with such leaders as Wilson. Kern and Adair. He asks that the chairmen reach Bluffton on the day mentioned in time to be his guests at dinner. It is expected that Mr. ■ Kunkle who has served with so much credit will be again be chosen as the district chairman. EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Mid-week service this evening at' 7:15 at the Evangelical church. After this meeting, the choir will rehearse some new songs. Let’s see how many will be present. “Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father’s throne Make ail my wants and wishes known” A welcome to the public to attend this meeting.’ n— —— DANCE IS POSTPONED. ’ The assembly dance to be given each week at the Masonic hall will not begin until idTxt week, owing to a misunderstanding about the music. . The first dance will be given on ! Wednesday evening of next week.

NATION MOURNS TODAY FOR OUR FAVORITE SON BENJAMIN F. SHIVELY, SENIOR SENATOR OF INDIANA DEAD-FUNERAL AT SOUTH BEND SATURDAY

Senator Shively' had been gradually failing for more than two years, his condition becoming acute slightly more than a year ago. He was unable to attend the last of the session of congress closing on March 4, 1915. and from that time dates the final fatal illness. The immediate cause of death was diabetic cancer of the throat. It was a manifestation of the diabetes from which he had suffered for years. On Saturday night, March 4, he suffered a severe attack and it was not believed at that time he would live until morning. Monday evening he had a chill and his condition became very grave. Tuesday morning another chill attacked him and he became very weak. The hospital authorities notified the senator’s secretary that the end was not more than a few hours away. The secretary informed the members of the family, who went immediately to the hospital. Shortly after noon yesterday he had a third chill. He remained conscious until nearly the end. By his side when he died were Mrs. Shively, their son, John J., and daughter, Mary. Aaron Shively, a brother of the senator, and Mr. Long. Guard of Honor. Vice President Marshall appointed a guard of honor consisting of Senators Kern, Smith of Georgia, Williams, Clapp. Johnson of Main, Kenyon, Swanson, James, Sutherland. Martine. Phelan and Smith of Arizona, to act as guard of honor at the funeral. Speaker Clark appointed the thirteen representatives from Indiana and Representative Igoe, Treadway, Austin, Lefean, J. M. C. Smith, Dunn and Tilson to attend for the house. The news of the senator’s death was quickly made known in both houses of congress, and after adopting appropriate resolutions of respect, ad journed out of respect to his memory. The first senator to be informed was Senator Mark Smith, of Arizona. Senator Shively's closest friend. When he received the news he in turn notified Senator Kern, who interrupted th", proceedings of the senate to make the announcement. Kern’s Resolutions. “Mr President,” he said, “the saddest duty of my official life now de-; volves upon me. It is to convey to the 1 senate the sad intelligence of tho death of that distinguished member of I this body, my colleague, the Hon. B> n-'

- I U 1 \V\ BENJAMIN F. SHIVELEY. United States Senator from Indiana. Born March 20, 1857 Died March 14, 1916.

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• jamin F. Shively of Indiana. At ; anol her time 1 shall have occasion to , say mure regarding the life and character of the deceased. At present I offer the resolutions which I send to the desk and ask that they may be ■ adopted.” The resolutions follow: . “Resolved, That the Senate has heard with deep regret and profound 1 sorrow of the death of the Hon. Benjamin F. Shively, late a senator from the state of Indiana "Resolved, Tiiat a committee of twelve senators be appointed by the Vice President to take order for superintending the funeral of the late senator “Resolved, That as a further mark of regref his remains be removed from Washington » South Bend, Ind., for burial in clrarge of the sergeant-at- . arms attended by a committee, who , shall have full power to parry the resolutions into effect. "Resolved, That the secretary communicate these resolutions to the . House of Representatives.” | When the resolutions had been adopted unanimously congress adjourn , ed. When the news reached the house j Representative Lincoln Dixon, dean of | the Indiana delegation arose and ofI' sered a resolution similar to the one . I adopted by the senate. The speaker , I was empowered to appoint the funeral , committee of twenty and the house ad- , journed. i I Senator Shively's Career. Born March 20, 1857. in St. Joseph - county. Indiana. i Attended country schools and later - entered Northern Indiana Normal I school at Valparaiso. Taught school in winter and farmed s in summer from 1874 to 1880. i Editor of country newspaper from - 1880 to 1883. Elected to congress in 1884 to fill . unexpired term of Maj. William H. ; Calkins, who resigned when nomi- - nated for governor. Graduated from University of Michigan law school in 1886. ■. Re-elected to congress in 1886, 1888 • and 1892. Married Miss Emma Laura Jenks of Brookville, Pa., June 19. 1889. Refused nomination for vice president in 1892. 1 Practiced law in South Bend from 1890 to 1909. ) Trustee of Indiana university since (Continued on Page 3.)