Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 95, Decatur, Adams County, 20 April 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 95.

GERMANY PLAYS FOR MORE TIME

BERNSTORFF GIVES HINT IN TALK WITH LANSING THAT GERMANY IN CHANGING SUBMARINE POLICY MUST HAVE MORE TIME-NO REPETITION OF TORPEDOING DURING CONFERENCES.

(United Press Service) Washington. 1). C., April 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —German Ambassador Bernstorff discussed with Secretary Lansing today the possibility of a break between Germany and the United States. The conference lasted twenty-five minutes. The ambassador obtained the secretary's views on the steps necessary to make the German submarine campaign conform to this country’s ideas of international law humanity. The ambassador refused to comment on the talk, which he said was entirely “confidential.” It is understood that as a result of the conference he does not take a hopeful view’ of the situation. It is known that Secretary Lansing was given good reasons to believe that another incident such as the Sussex disaster will not occur while the present negotiation.; s. e being conducted. it was pointed out to Lansing that sire t.ie United States has asked for a digtimt change of policy in German submarine warfare there will naturally have to be numerous conferences of officials in Berlin. bulletin. Berlin, April 20—(Special to DailyDemocrat) —Capture of six hundred yards of British trenches between Ypres and Langemarck was announced by the war office this afternoon. The Germans took 109 prisoners and two machine guns. Paris, April 20—(Special to Dai'y Democrat) —Russian troops who were picked for their bravery, were landed at the French port of Marseilles today. to join the Allied troops in operations against the Germans on the continent. This conditional anouncement was made simultaneously with the publi-, cation of an army order of the day is- ] sued by General Joffre, sending best l wishes to the first detachment of soi l diets of the Czar to fight on French, soil since the beginning of the war. The censors thus far have permitted no details ys to number to be published but the French newspapers have assumed that the Russians have landed in large force. They assume also that they will he rushed into a rtion at Verdun or at some other sector of the western front where the allies may be contemplating a great of-, fcnsive. By what route the Russians reached Marseilles is unknown to the public. No news of many weeks has ele :t -i---lied the French capital as the brief bulletin passed by the censor this afternoon. (By Carl W. Ackerman.) Berlin, April 20,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Wilson’s note to Germany reached the Amercan embassy at 11:00 o’clock this morning Ambassador Gerard expected to deliver the note to foreign secretary Von Jagow this afternoon. Early today an important confidential message reached the embassy from Washington. Itenjoined absolute silence on Ambassador Gerard and Secretary Grew. Washington, April 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Marines have been ordered to guard the big German owned wireless station at Tuckertown New Jersey and Sayville, New York. The reason for the move was not announced, but it was suggested it was made both to protect the staton from anti German demonstrations and tJ permit of American seizure of them in case of a break with Germany. London, April 20 —(Special to Daily (Continued on Page >.)

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SECOND CLASH WITHJWEXICANS American Soldiers Passing Through Bachineva Were Ambushed. BY MEXICAN CITIZENS Details of Fighting There Held up by Funston from Report. (United Press Service) San Antonio. Tex., April 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—That American troops were ambushed by Mexicans while passing through Bachineva last week, v. T as revealed today in a report from General Pershing. No mention by General Funston of the consequences of the fight. Funston today refused to make public the entire communication from Pershing. He said, however, that the detachment commanded by Major Howze was attacked by citizens from the rear near Bachineva. The troops had passed through the village, said Funston, when the attack began. Funston said Howze was was unable to punish the offenders owing to the conditions governing the expedition's conduct. Pershing’s report said he had ample evidence against one Mexican. BULLETIN. Washington, D. C„ April 20—(Speci ial to Daily Democrat)—Carranzista itroops are on the move southward from Chihuahua, official advices stated today. Their number and object were not revealed. They were said to be headed in the direction of Parral, where American soldiers and residents recently clashed. o CAR IS OVERTURNED John Dickerson, barber of Monroe. ' was injured about the chest, two or I three ribs being broken loose from the breastbone and an eye bruised much. I when his Ford runabout was overturned on him,, a mile and a half south of Monroe yesterday afternoon about 3:45 o'clock when he was returning from a visit with his parents in Geneva. He was running along when one of the wheels gave away with the result ‘ that the car was overturned and the ■ driver, Mr. Dickerson pinned under it. I Gregg Oliver, a young man who was ■ riding with him. escaped uninjured. The car was badly damaged, tire wheel broken off, the fenders and windshield broken and other damages ' sustained. I TOM RARRICK A SUICIDE Markle, Idiana, April 20 —(Special , to Daily Democrat) —Thomas J. Rar--5 rick, 59, a prominent horseman of this place committed suicide by jumping , into an eight foot stock watering tank here yesterday afternoon. He was despondent. He had been making his g home with his daughter, Mrs. E. E. 3 Chessman one mile west of Markle j for some time. The body was discovn ered by relatives at six o’clock, a couple of hours after he had said he was going into the fields with the men. Y He had been in ill health for several months.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, April 20, 1916.

MARRIED TODAY I Forest Vail and Miss Grace I Butler Married on Wedding Anniversary * ■ OF HIS PARENTS , Left at Once on Wedding Trip—Will be at Home at Delphi After May 1. \ The thirty-fourth wedding anniversary of M?. and Mrs. John Vail, today was chosen as the wedding day of their son. Forest Vail, who at 6:30 o’clock this morning was united Ti marriage to Miss Grace I. Butler, a 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Butler. I The ceremony which took place at (the Vail home, was solemnized by the Rev. F. F. Thornburg, pastor of the Methodist church, and witnesses were the members of the John Vail and Mel J. Butler families; and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sprang, Mr. and Mrs. John Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vail. The newly married couple left on the 7:03 G. R. & I. train for their wedding trip the itinerary including Indianapolis, Terre Haute and South Bend. They will be at home after May first in their home which is now awaiting them at Delphi, where the groom is manager of the Delphi Papej; mills, owned by The Decatur Supply Company. The bride was unusually pretty in her wedding frock, which was also her traveling costume, a lovely gray broadcloth jacket suit, with rose-eol-ored blouse and hat. and gray shoes. Both are graduates of the Decatur high school, prominent socially, and young people of excellent character and ability. Miss Butler has been a teacher in the county schools since her graduation two years ago. giveWtalks C. F. Davison and Rev. Borton on Program for Men’s Class AT THE HOME Os J. E, Anderson —Splendid Meeting is Held— Good Program. With a congenial company, good talks and other program features, the meeting of the Loyal Men’s class of the Christian church at the home of J. E. Anderson last evening was a delightful one. J. T. Kelly was a guest besides the members of the class. A talk by C. F. Davison on "Mexico” was an interesting one, and in structive as well, and many new points of information were brought : out on this country, in which there • is especial interest at this time. The talk by Rev. Benjamin Borton, on ' ‘Christian Fellowship” was an excel lent one. and timely, inasmuch as last , evening was one of the few times that the pastor, who is going to move from : the city soon, will be with the class John Christen sang a German song daying his own piano accompani ! ment, and J. E. Anderson sang, with piano accompaniment by James Haney. The May meeting will be with Dr C. R. Weaver and the committee on arrangements, is Dr Burt Mangold, P. ’ G. Williams and John Schultz. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were assisti ed by Mrs. Burt Mangold in serving J the very fine and substantial lunchc eon. THE LADIES ARE INVITED 3 A number of inquiries have been re 3 ceived by Mrs. Christen as to whethet - or not the ladies are invited to thf - centennial meeting tonight and he asks s us to announce that they are especial . ly invited to attend to participate it I the organization. Every body inter ested, should be on hands.

f TO PLAY TONIGHT. I The five-part feature production, "Her Debt of Honor,” with Valll ValiL the famous London musical g comedy star, in the stellar role, will be shown here at the Crystal tonight. This screen masterpiece was produced for Metro by the Columbia Pictures corporation and promises to create a sensation. The story is full of surprises, thrills and novel situa--5 tions. It was written by William Nigh, who is also the director. He directed the Metro classics. “Emmy of Stork’s Nest,” and "A Yellow Streak.” Miss Valll was the star «f “The Woman Pays,” "The High Road” and “The Turmoil,” three Metro screen masterpieces. In the support of Miss Valll are Frank Bacon. r _ the celebrated character comedian, who appeared in the stage, sticcesses, y “The Fortune Hunter,”. “Some Baby.” f “Me and Grant,’ and other big Cohan 0 and Harris productions; William Darl vidson, one of the newest and ablest leading men in the silent drama; Wll- ’ Ham Nigh, David Thompson, John ■ Goldsworthy. R. A. Bresee, Mrs. Ma- ‘ thilda Brundage, Bean Hume and oth--3 er prominent players. : DIED SUOOf NL Y , Mrs. Jonathan Markley of Southwest of Decatur > Passes Away. STROKE OF PARALYSIS c Was a Resident of Wells ’ County—Was Born in Adams County. r The Bluffton News says: “Mrs. I Jonathan Markley, a well known resident of Lancaster township, died 1 suddenly last night at her home north X east of Bluffton, trom paralysis. Her death was entirely unexpected, as I j she was apparently in good health on i | Tuesday and did some house cleaning and some work in her kitchen garden. She was the step-mother of Wesley A. Markley, of the Bluffton > Cement Products company. “Mr. and Mrs. Markley had received a visit from a few of their neighbors Tuesday evening and Mrs. Markley had taken part in the conversation <.nd had enjoyed the evening thoi oughly. The vistors started home at 1 9:30 and Mr. Markley accompanied them to the gate. On returning to the house he made a casual Inquiry of his grandson and was informed that his wife was in the rear of the house. Shortly after that he heard her call him.- and on stepping out the back door he saw her standing near their cement coal house, staggering. ' and apparently very ill. He hastened i toward her and caught her as she cols lapsed. f “Mrs. Markley sank rapidly after i she was stricken and soon lost coni sciousness, passing away about one 3 o’clock. Medical attention was summoned immediately but nothing could i_ he done to give her any relief. t . “Mrs. Markley was born in Adams F county on June 6, 1545. a daughter of t David and Lydia (Allen) Wisner and e was christened Margaret Jane. She e was born and raised in Adams county n and on June 7. 1888, she was united in I marriage to Jonathan A. Markley. ;t The wedding was solemnized at her t home in Adams county, but they came u immediately to Wells county and be- . gan housekeeping on his farm, which is two miles north and two miles east • ’ of Bluffton. Their entire married life I) has been spent there. s “Mr. Markley survives and with him there are the following step-children: r Mrs. John Shaffer, of Craigville; n James H. Markley, of Allegan. Mich.; , O. O. Markley, of Lancaster township. and Wesley A. Markley, 702 South Jersey street. Os \lrs. Markg ley’s own generation there survive b one sister and two brothers, gamely: Mrs. Priscilla Johnson of Geneva; Aaron Wisner, Fargo, Okla., and David Wisner, Lexington, 111 “Mrs. Markley was an adherent to the Reformed church.” >r Mrs, Markley’s funeral will be Friday morning at ten o’clock at the rests t dence with burial in Bluffton. n Mrs. Elizabeth Wynn and grandr- daughter, Electa Glancy went to Berne this afternoon to visit with relatives.

EASTER CANTATA Will be Rendered Next Sunday Evening at Presbyterian Church BY THE CHOIR Under Direction of Dr. Fred Patterson — “The Easter Alleluia.’’ The choir at the Presbyterian church under the direction of Dr. Patterson will sing “The Easter Alleluia”] next Sabbath night at 7:30. This cantata by E. K. Heyser has the fol-I lowing numbers: i No. I—Organ Introduction. No. 2—O’er Kedron-s Stream. Chorus by the choir’s quartet. No..3 —O My Father, duet for alto and tenor. No. 4 When the Morning Was Come, i i bass solo, chorus and choir. No. s—On5 —On to Calvary, contralto, bass I and soprano solos, chorus by women | and choir. No. 6 —He is Brought as a Lamb, quartet. No. 7 —Worthy the Lamb, chorus for choir, women's and men’s voices. No. B—Fear8 — Fear Not Ye. duet for tenor and baritone, and chorus for choir. No. 9 —The Easter Alleluia, chorus for choir and women’s voices. No. 10 —King Eternal, soprano solo.: No. 11—In the Cross I Glory, quartet. 12. Lift Up Your Heads, final chorus. Soloist^ —Mrs. E. D. Engeier, Miss Marie Patterson, Dr. Fred Patterson, j A. J. Hutchins, W. P. Worrel, E. D. > Engeier and Hugh Hite. Mrs. Albert] Sellemeyer. organist. i This beautiful cantata will give a fitting close to the Easter Sabbath, ( which in its significance of victory. Lovers of music will find it exceedingly attractive. Every one is cor-; dially invited to attend. MEETING “NIGHTPublic Spirited Citizens of Decatur and Adams County Invited TO THE COURT HOUSE At Eight O’clock Tonight at Which Time Centennial Question is Up. ' At eight o’clock tonight at the court house is to be held a meeting for the j purpose of deciding whether or not] this county shall observe the Centenial. The meeting has been called by Ed S. Christen, the county chairman, duly appointed by the state commission and it is hoped that a sufficient number of our people will prove their interest in this important celebration j' to at least come out and express themselves. It is up to you. If for any reason under the sun, and we can t imagine any, you should think that the event should not be observed, come out and say so. If on the other hand you favor such a celebration, now is the time to pledge your support. It we all l>eip It will not be a burden to any one, either financially or as to time devoted and it can be made the greatest week Decatur ever had. The business men of Decatur should at tend to a man. Tonight is the night when you should show your interest in the cty and county you call homo. What do you say? SOME TIGHTWAD. (United Tress *ervlce) Rushville. Ind., April 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Rushville claims to have the tightest man. When he attended the exposition at San Francisco he espied a stamp machine and road the directions carefully. He - dropped in a nickel and got out a cou- - pie of two-cent stamps. He was shy a penny. He inquired of the hotel clerk. The clerk suppressed a smile - and explained. That was not satis--3 factory to the w. t. m. He went to the postoffice and complained.

I KICKED IN EYE BY HORSE I The twelve year old son of the late John Gephart was painfully injured yesterday when he was kicked in the right eye by a horse. The eye was badly cut and so swollen that Dr. Vizard who was called cuold not tell the outcome though it is not believed he will lose the sight. The lad lives with , his grandfather. EASTER SUPPER A fine Easter supper will be served Saturday evening from 5 to 7 o’clock by the Presbyterian ladies in the church. Twenty-five cents will be charged. The public is invited. MR. bolßlFad I Well Known Geneva Man, Brother of ex-Treasurer Dan P. Bolds Died. IA LONG ILLNESS Os Creeping Paralysis— Wife and Three Children Are living. Otis Bolds departed this life at his home on West Line street, this city, at 2:00 o’clock Wednesday morning. I Mr. Bolds has been an invalid for the past four or five years and during the last two years life has been a burdep to him, and death came as a great relief. He wase afflcted with creeping ■ paralysis and during the last few. ; months had lost all control of his low- ] I er limbs. I Last fall Mr. Bolds moved from herol Ito Huntertown, Ind., where he had ] I purchased a farm and was preparing l to run it this summer, hut as the win-1 ter progressed and his condition be-] | came worse and worse until all hope| I was abandoned and they at last decidled to return to their old home. They arrived a few weeks ago and continued ] I the hopeless struggle until at last re-i lief came. Mr. Bolds is widely known, having] lived in and near Geneva for years. I His chief occupation was that of n: farmer, but he also did considerable work in the oil field He leaves two I brothers, Daniel and George, one sister, Mrs. Eugene Lindsey, a wife, one son, Darrel, two daughters. Ina and ' I Christine, and a host of relatives am! friends. —Geneva Herald. - , o t . STRIKE IS OVER Clover Leaf Section Men ' Accept $1.65 a Day and Go Back to Work. f 1 OUT OVER TWO WEEKS i Secure a Raise of Fifteen Cents a Day Over Old Scale of Pay. The strike of the Clover Leaf sec-. tion men is over. Today, both at To-1 ledo and at Saint Louis the men concerned in the strike went back to work. It is expected that the men na the middle sections in this locality will go to work tomorrow morning. The consideration will be $1.65 a day. The strike has lasted over two weeks and the men demanded when they left the job a minimum of $1.15 a day. Soon after the railroad company offered $1.60 a day and later raised that to $1.65. Conferences between j the officials of the road and represen- ( tatives of the men have been going , on daily at Toledo, Frankfort and nt St.. Louis The decision to go back I to work, it is said, was reached day s before yesterday. The men were paid $1.50 a day for f ten hours when they struck for more 1 money and they demanded $1.75 ami , in some instances $2.00. Officials of . the railroad believe that ninety per- > cent of the old men will go back to work at the increased rate.

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A LARGE FAMILY I Second Wife Says She Labored Hard and Used Butter and Egg Money IN ITS UPKEEP Husband’s First Mother-in-law Was There—Second Wife Asks Divorce. Saraji S. Sheets has applied for a divorce from John G. Sheets a prominent Union township farmer, to whom she was married December 12, 1901, and with whom she liver until April 15, 1916. Tlie complaint was filed in the circuit, court here by Attorneys Peterson .& Moran. Mrs. Sheets asks for the custody of their child. Martha S. Sheets, aged thirteen; for $4,000 alimony and fifty dollars a month for support. Mrs Sheets charges cruel inhuman treatment. She states that her husband refused to speak or talk to her kindly and not at all except to upbraid her. She says lie was cross continuously, swore at her and called her vile names in the presence of the children and members of her and his family. When she was sick at various times in the past ten years he failed to look after her or to provide anyone to wait on her. During the past ten years she says he has failed to furnish her any clothing except a seventy-five cent black skirt. Furthermore he refused to go with her or to ' take her to market or to church or any ■ place. He would leave home and stay a day at a time, three days, without ; informing her where he was going, ] and refusing on his return to tel! her I where he had been, telling her it was I none of her business. She says he has repeatedly told her ] to leave his house and stay away, that 1 lie didn’t want her and no one else ■ did. She says she raised poultry ami I marketed the eggs; milked the cows ] and sold cream and madf> butter, and I used the proceeds in keeping up the family expenses. When she married Mr. Sheets, he had a large family, which consisted of his mother-in-law and children by a former marriage, some of the children being small. She contributed the butter and egg money to their support and labored for them and received no compensation for her labor, except her board and clothing from such sales, although she had frequently asked for compensation. Mrs. Sheets states that her husband owns 87 acres in Union township, valued at about. $8,700 and has an income of about SISOO a year, owning also personal property valued at about SISOO. A restraining order was issued preventing him from disposing of the real estate until further order of the court. WAR PICTURES PLEASED , The hundreds of people who saw the great war pictures "On the Firing Line with the Germans” at the Crystal theater were more than pleased with the production. Views of the Kaiser and other German notables were shown as well as scenes on the battlefields , and the destruction of the countries , where the armies fought. It was without doubt one of the most educational shows ever brought to Decatur and the Daily Democrat under who’s auspices the pictures were shown feels elated over their success. dan NIBLICK AS a GRANDPA Dan Niblick, well known merchant, who has a smile for every one every day has been looking unusually pleas--1 ant the last few days and when pressed this morning for the reason con- ’ fessed that he is now a grand pa. a * dandy girl baby having arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Niblick at Marcus, lowa. Omer is engaged in business at that place, conducting a five and ten cent store and is getting X f along nicely, all of whch is good news to his many good friends here. Mrs. Jessie Deam, wfe> has been in > the south for the past Cree months, arrived home today.