Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 97, Decatur, Adams County, 22 April 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 97.

EMBASSY OFFICIALS ADMIT SUSSEX SINKING ONE THOUSAND AMERICANS RUSHING TO CONSOLS FOO FONDS TO GET DOT OF GERMANY -GERARD AWAITS INSTRUCTIONS.

(United Press Serv'ee) (By Carl W. Ackerman) Berlin, April 22,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —American officials here today were confronted with the problem with what to do with Americans arivlng in Berlin from interior cities in Germany because of reports that Germany and the United States are on the verge of a break. United States consul general lay held a long conference with Ambassador Gerard on this subject today. Gerard said he had received no instruc- ' tions from Washington regarding the thousand Americans now In Germany. Lay later cabled to Washington that five hundred of ths Americans now in Germany were without sufficient funds to carry them to neutral countries in the event of a break. Many of them, he cabled, are already beseeching his office and that of American consuls, asking that they be supplied with funds. He asked that Washington send immediate instructions. Lay believes that many Americans will remain even if a break comes. The Berlin Lokal Anzeiter. influential liberal newspaper, which claims the largest circulation in Germany, today expresses the view that a satisfactory settlement of the pending controversy is possible despite pessimistic reports. The Lokal Anzeiter has not thue far examined the text of President Wilson’s latest note. “We insist on the right to hit our foes in the weakest spot,” said this paper. “Nevertheless we want peace with the great nation across the water, just as we have not wanted war with our present foes.”

Berlin, April 22—Special to Daily , Democrat) —English tro’ops have re- , capti/.e done third of the six hundred yards of the trenches taken by the Germans on Wednesday in the fighting , near Ypres and Langemarck It was officially announced this afternoon. (By Carl W. Ackermann) Berlin, April 22—(Special to Daily Democrat)— The Berlin newspapers today published an English news agency dispatch intimating for the first time that the German-American situation is very serious. The public generally believes that English reports are an exaggeration. Berlin, April 22— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Field Marshal Von Der Goltz died of spotted typhus on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Turkish army after an illness of ten days, the semi-official news agency announced today. Washington, April 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Little hope that Germany would meet fully the American submarine demands was apparent here today. Statements of Admiral Von Holtzendorff, chief of the German admiralty staff, given to the United Press in Berlin, furnished the state department the first definite line on the German official attitude. The conclusion was drawn by some officials that perhaps modifications of the sternness of the American demands offer the only chance of avoiding a diplomatic break. Such a modification is out of the question, they said. It is Indicated this government will leave to Germany the question of whether she can conduct warfare without violating international law, and still make it effective. London, April 22,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—The death of field marshall Von Der Goltz, commander in chief of the first Turkish army and supervisor of (he Sultan’s forces will be a blow to the Ottoman army, English military men said today. BEN HUR NOTICE. The Ben Hurs will hold a very important meeting next Thursday night when .all members should attend. This is issued by order of The Scribe.

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SECRET ORDERS r. ■■■ ■" ■ ■ r General Funston Issues Secret Orders to Troops in Field Today. WILL NOT WITHDRAW ■"' ■ ' » Carranza Officials Threaten Internment of Americans in Prison Camps. (United Press Service) San Antonio, Texas, April 22— (Special to Democrat) —Following a conference with Chief of Staff Scott, Major Funston today sent secret orders to the commanders In Mexico. Scott’s presence was the signal for renewed activity at headquarters, following the temporary lull and important moves were believed to be under way. Funston did not announce whether Scott had agreed to a change of the line of communications which Funston recently suggested. Washington, April 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Officials of the German embassy are now fully convinced that the Sussex was torpedoed by a German submarine. This became known to the United Press today although all Comment, official and unofficial, was withheld for fear of embarrasing the German government. The decision resulted from the evidence contained in the American note to Germany. It is understood that the unofficial belief here is that the submarine may have been misled by the manner in which the vessel was painted, which it is said resembled war paint. San Antonio, Texas, April 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Chief of Staff Scott and General Funston today were to confer on the future course of the puntitive expedition. Folowing their first conference, lasting until nearly midnight the commanders were to meet again and go over the situation confronting General Pershings' men, with a view of deciding how the pursuit is to be continued. Officials at headquarters profess to see no likelihood of withdrawal as a result of the meeting.

BULLETIN El Paso, April 22. —Special to Daily Democrat) —Internment of Americans in the- Torreon and Laguna districts in a prison camp is reported to have been proposed by General Trevino comander in chief of the Carranza forces in Northern Mexico. The report Is not officially confirmed. ABOUT THE SICK. Easter will be a happy day at the home of Mrs. Minnie Daniels on Sixth street. Mrs. Daniels who spent several weeks at the May Clinic, Rochester, Minn., where she w’as operated upon, will return home today. Her sop-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Mann reside at Rochester, Dr. Mann being with the Mayo Clinic. John T. Coots, well known veteran of the city, Janitor at the Democrat office, was able tp sit up today for the first in a week, since suffering a severe attack of the heart. o—— - POLICE COURT NEWS. George Hill was arrested by Contable John Andrews at noon today on a charge of assault and battery preferred against him by Ira Bodie in 'Squire E. Burt. Lenhart’s court. Hill pleaded guilty and was fined the usual amount.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, April 22, 1916.

MORNINGSERVICE German Reformed Christian Endeavorers to Hold Morning Service. AT SIX O’CLOCK Vocal and Instrumental Program Arranged—Public Invited to Come. A sunrise Easter meeting, to commence at six o’clock in the morning will mark the opening of the services at the German Reformed church in this city tomorrow. In thus departing from their usual custom the Christian Endeavorers hope for a good attendance and every one interested in this service is urged to come. A number of vocal and instrumental selections have been secured by the leader for this special occasion. Following is the program: Song. Song. Scripture Reading, Rom. 6:1-23 — Leader. Sentence Prayers. Duet —Marie Gehrig, Leo Kirsch and Chorus. Piano Duet —Lydia Kirsch and Lulu Gerber. Vocal Solo —Naomi Mayer. Piano Solo —Mrs. Edgar Gerber. Vocal Solo—Della Sellemeyer. Cornet Solo —Albert Gehrig. Talk. “Easter Story” to Juniors — Mrs. Stolte. Talk, “The Effect of Christ's Resurrection Upon Our Love and Service” —Miss Ella Mutschler. Talk, "The Resurrection of Christ’s Guarantee of Our Resurrection —Immortality”—Fred Fruchte. Vocal Duet —Mrs. Ben Schroyer, Ella Mutschler. Song—Offering. Mizpah Benediction.

BY TUESDAY EVE Delegates Should be at Indianapolis in Time to Attend District Meeting. THIS IS IMPORTANT Scraps for Many of the Places on Ticket —Wednesday the Big Day. Adams county delegates to the dem ocratic state convention should sure be there in time for the district meeting to be held in Room 15, state house, at 7 o’clock on Tuesday evening. The convention proper occurs on Wednesday, instead of Thursday, as many seem to have the impression. At the district meetings each district will select one member of the rules, credential and resolution committee, one vice president, assistant secretary, presidential elector, contingent elector, two delegates to the national convention and two alternates. Governor Ralston will be the temporary chairman and keynote orator.

The candidates who have already announced are for lieutenant governor: Senator William A. Yarling, Shelbyville; Senator Fred Van Nuys, Indianapolis; Mason J. Niblack, Vincennes; John Bianaman, Brownstown; Joseph Cravens, Madison. Secretary of state, Homer L. Cook, Indianapolis. Treasurer of state, George A. Bittier, Fort Wayne. Auditor of state, Dale J. Crittenberger, Anderson. Attorney general, Evan B. Stotsenburg, New Albany. Reporter of the supreme and appellate courts, Philip Zoercher. Tell City. Superintendent of public instruction, Samuel L. Scott, Jeffersonville; Daniel C. Mclntosh, Worthington. Chief of the bureau of statistics, Thomas L. Broiley, North Vernon; Senator Joseph P. Hemphill, Rising Sun; George D. Franklin, Lafayette; Sig. Cahn, Ligonier; .Black, Rushville. Judges supreme court, Douglas Morris and Charles L. Cox, present incumbents. Judges appellate court to succeed John H. Shea, resigned, Judge McNutt, of Martinsville, and Edwin Corr, of Bloomington. When the nomination is made, Governor Ralston will appoint the candidate to serve for the months preceding the election. Judge Moran is unopposed for the nomination to succeed himself as appellate judge for the second district.

♦+++♦++++++«++ ♦ POPE’S GREETINGS. + + + + New York, N. Y„ April 22— ♦ ♦ (Special to Daily Democrat) —.♦ + In an Easter message addressed ♦ + to the American people through + + the United Press, His Holiness + + Pope Benedict XV today trans- ♦ + mitted a new plea for peace. + + The Pope’s message cabled + + through the medium of Cardinal ♦ + Gasparri, secretary of state, as + + follows: + + Copyright 1916 by the United + + Press—Copyrighted in Great + ♦ Britain. + ♦“The United Press, New York: + + “Peace be with yoi*—These ♦ + sweet words of the risen Savior + + spoken to the apostles, the holy + + father, readdresses to all men. ♦ + J’May the nations at peace pre - ♦ ♦ serve it, thanking God for so + ♦ great a blessing, 4. + “May those at war, presently + ♦ lay down the sword, ending the ♦ ♦ slaughter dishonoring Europe + + and humanity.” + ♦ +

OUIET JWEOOING John W. Rabbitt, Popular Barber, and Mrs. Rebecca Eady Married ON LAST EVENING Rev. Benj. Borton Officiates Couple Wil! Reside in This City. Last evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Christian parsonage, the Rev. Benjamin Borton officiated at the quiet wedding of John Wesley Rabbitt and Mrs. Rebecca Eady. The wedding was a very quiet one, the couple being unattended. They will make their tome in this city for the present. The groom is one of the most popular barbers of the city, having been with the Al Burdg barber shop since last October. He is a son of Nicholas Rabbitt. of Warsaw, a former pioneer resident of this county, a brother of the late Mrs. Pendleton Rice. The bride is one of the excellent women of the city, highly esteemed and prominent and popular in church and lodge circles. Many good wishes are given them.

COURT HOUSE NEWS. Amarriage license was issued last evening to John Wesley Rabbit t, bar ber at the Burdg shop, born January 27, 1880, son of Nicholas Rabbitt, to wed Rebecca Eady, born October 10, 1876, daughter of Thomas E. Fisher, Both were married before, the grootn being divorced in 1914 and the bride first husband dying in 1911. The claim of Nancy E. Hartzog against the Susannah Ritter estate which was disallowed by the administrator, David Ritter, was docketed and will be heard as a case in court. Real estate transfers: William O Bigham to Mary J. Pillars, part of lot 574, Decatur. $2325; W. H. Graham et al to John *V. Tabler, et al, realty in Washington township, $25; S. J. Brown et al to Palmer B. Dykeman, 14 >1 acres of Union township, $1225. The Hartzog-Ritter claim has been set for hearing for May 26. Peterson & Moran filed a new case for Moeshl-Edwards Corrugating company vs. The Decatur Supply company, on account, demand, $2,500. The case of Carrie Driver vs. The Fort Wayne & Northern Traction Company, damages, has been set for May 24. U? B. ENDEAVORERS. The United Brethren Junior Christian Endeavor society will give the folowing program Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock: Song. Prayer. Prayer. Bible Readings. Song—Myrtle Potts. Questions. Reading—Henry Ward. Song. Reading—June Brentlinger. Song—Marie Gehrig. Dialogue. Song—Lena Dellinger. Reading—Dolores Burkhead. Reading—Myrtle Potts. Collection. Roll Call. Piano Solo—Zelma Nelson. I All are invited to come.

MISS BAKER WINS Will Represent Eighth District in State Contest at Bloomington. CHALMER PORTER Os This City Made a Good Showing—Contest Was Held at Muncie. The Eighth District High School Discussion League contest was held last evening in the auditorium of the Muncie High School and first place was awarded to the Wells County representative, Lucile Baker, of Bluffton, who will represent the eighth district in the state contest to be held at Bicomington, on May 5. The subject used for discussion was “Municipal Home Rule”. Each speaker was allowed eight minutes for the constructive speech and three minuses for rebuttal. All four of the speakers showed that the were duly prepared for the occasion. One thing to the credit of the Bluffton speaker was that she composed all her own material and had the ability to put it before the large audience present in a clear and direct manner: She at once won the appreciation of a large part of those present. Although no second place was awarded, it was the consensus of opinion that the Muncie orator made a good run for first place and was undoubtedly the next best speaker. The Muncie representative was Ethel Carpenter. Both Chalmer Porter of Decatur. and Robert Breese of Alexandria were good, but while they had their material well in mind, their deliveries did not cope with the other (Continue,' an Page 4.)

GIVEN -SURPRISE Miss Annie Winnes, Secretary Eastern Star, Surprised by Chapter. A HAPPY EVENT Faithfulness and Efficiency of Officer is Remembered in Pleasing Way. The Eastern Star last evening conferred the work of the order on three candidates, Mrs. Odell, Mrs. Sim Burk and Mrs. Ray Teeple, after which the worthy matron, Mrs. Olive Peterson ppened the doors of the dining room and invited all members of the Star and Masons who were in the club rooms to share in a banquet which the Star had prepared to surprise their secretary. Miss Annie Winnes. It was indeed a surprise—the first banquet or any affair given this year that Miss Winnes did not more than 1 share the work. After the feast of good things Mrs. Peterson presented the secretary with a beautiful Eastern Star pin, a gift of the order, with a speech, telling of the loyalty of the secretary, how not. only in the social events could they count on her, but on her proficiency as a secretary, they could always depend; on her ' promptness and accuracy, remember- I ing the sick with flowers, and the many duties she looked after, in which she was a great aid to the matron. She thanked the order for responding so liberally when she called upon them, saying she believed in giving a few flowers to the living as well as the dead, and wishing her many more happy years with them. Mrs. Gorden of the Bay City, Mich., chapter was a guest at the banquet. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hale, who yesterday returned from Florida, were present and were much pleased with the growth of the order during their absence. The worthy matron, Mrs. Olive Peterson; worthy patrons G. T. Burk, and Mrs. Burk, associate matron, ana Mrs. Kalver will leave next Tuesday for Indianapolis, where they will attend the forty-third annual session of the'grand chapter of Indiana. The grand chapter is composed of about one thousand delegates and is held in the Masonic temple, on Illinois street. Decatur delegates’ headquarters will be at the Claypool hotel.

DRUMMOND ROAD SOLD — The sale of the It. A. Drummond road was consumated yesterday afternoon, the bonds totalling $7,360 and tile following bidders bidding the premium noted: Salem Hank, Salem, 1nd.,..5125.00 J. F. Wilde & Co $ 67.50 Breed, Elliot and Harrison... .$ 55.00 Fletcher American $ 76.75 Dick Miller & Co SIIO.OO Old Adams County Bank $130.40 The bonds were awarded to the Old Adams County Bank. n —- ■' BUYS A FORD. C. W. Henchen, a prominent farmer of Kirkland township came to town this morning and took a notion he wanted an automobile. He rode home in a Ford. Delivery was made immediately by the Kalver-Noble garage. I EASTER PROGRAM Evangelical Young People’s Alliance Plans Big Program. TOMORROW NIGHT Public is Invited to Attend —Silver Offering for New Church.

For some time the Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical church has been preparing a fine Easter program which will be rendered Sunday evening at 7:30. The choir will assist and will render some fine musical selections. The Juniors will also assist in making the occasion instructive as well as entertaining. The whole program will be in keeping with the Easter season. A silver offering will be taken for the building fund of the Y. P. A. The public is cordially invited to attend and enjoy this feast of good things. Doors will be open at 7:00. Following is the program: Song, “Christ is Risen Today.” Prayer. Announcements. Song, “We Will Carol Joyfully. Recitation —Herbert Fuhrman. Recitation —Gladys Whitright. Recitation —Floyd Burdg. Anthem, “Unbar Ye Golden Gates.” Dialogue, “Easter Time” —Five Girls. Song, "Os Spring time” —Class of Girls. Dialogue—Doyle Fuhrman and Helen Whitright. Recitaiton—Helen Rilling. Song—Primary Class. Song, “We've a Story to Tell to the Nations.” Song. “The World Children for Jesus” —Class of Girls.” Recitation —Helen Sehroll. Recitation- —Mildred Heller. Dialogue—Five Girls. Anthem—“ Christ Our Passover.” Solo —Della Foreman. Anthem —“Easter Praise.” Recitation—Jestine Hocker. Anthem—“ Victory Through OutLord Jesus Christ.” Recitation —Francis Merryman. Song— Jehovah King of Glory.” Offering. Anthem —"Salvation in No Other

Name.” Recitation—Melvena Butler. Anthem—“ Take it to the Lord in Prayer.” At Christian Church. Easter will be celebrated at the Christian church with a special program Sunday morning at 10:15 o’clock as follows, which all are invited to hear: Prayer. Story for Children —Mr. Borton. Exercise, "His Gifts” —By Children. Reading. “The First Easter”! — Dwight Borton. Reading—Lucile and Vera Engle. Recitation —Dorothy Enos. Recitation —Josephine Anderson. Sketch of Resurrection —Agnes Gillig. Song, “Speak Kindly”—Children. Reading—Mrs. Borton. Solo—J. E. Anderson. ANDREWS IS BETTER. The condition of John Andrews, who was injured at the Monmouth bridge Thursday night when his Ford mounted the truss of the bridge, is better. His daughter reported today that the family physician had found that bruises constituted his main injuries, the jaw bone and spine not being broken as at first feared. A i few days’ rest will fully recuperate the auto accident victim.

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YOU BE THERE County Superintendent Ed S. Christen is Working Hard for Centennial. WANTS BIG CROWD To Come to Meeting to Make Preliminary Arrangements Thursday. When representatives of each townI ship, town, city and household in the county meets at the court house next Thursday night at eight, o’clock the Adams county celebration of Indiana's centennial will have commenced >n earnest. This representation will have the selection of committees, to do, it will have the deciding vote as to what kind of a celebration that will be held, and it will have to formulate ways and means ta stimulate and crystalize that interest of the whole community that is needed to make the celebration a success. Today County Superintendent Ed S. Christen, Centennial chairman, is sending w6rd to every trustee in the county to come himself or to have a representative come in his place. Eich business house in Decatur, Berne, Geneva and Monroe and throughout the county is to have a representative here on that night. Every lodge, society and church is urged to send a delegate. With a fair representation of the county the centennial celebration will go forward: The date has not been selected; that will be another duty of the meeting next week. This is an important meeting; it means much to tile county; to the city; to the people themselves and the representatives should be appointed and should come on next Thursday evening, April 27th commencing at eight o’clock in the court house.

FIRST JUNERAL Os Rev. D. T. Stephenson at Muncie High Street Church is Held Today FOR A DECATUR MAN Edward L. Reynolds, Son of William B. Reynolds— Died of Pneumonia. Rev. D. T. Stephenson, pastor of the Muncie High Street M. E. church two weeks, going there from here, will have one of his first, if net his first funeral sermons at his new charge, today, and a co-incidence is that the deceased is a former Decatur man— Edward L. Reynolds son of William B. Reynolds, and brother of Clarence Reynolds of this city: The Muncie Star says of the death:

Edward L. Reynolds, husband of Bessie Reynolds, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dotson, 119 East First street, died at his home in Indianapolis, Thursday, after a short illness of pneumonia. The body was brought to this city, Friday afternoon at 4:15 o’clock, and taken to the Meeks funeral parlors, on East Main street. The funeral services will be conducted from the High Street M. E. Church, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. David Stephenson officiating. The Loyal Order of Moose will have charge of the services. Interment will take place in Beech Grove Cemetery. o DELEGATES LEAVE TUESDAY. The delegates from Adams county and others who will attend the democratic. state convention, at Indianapolis next week, will leave here Tuesday morning over the G. R. & L, arriving in that city at noon of that day. The district meetings will be held at seven o’clock Tuesday night , and the convention on Wednesday. BREAKS COLLAR BONE. I Charles Madison Harper, aged four, I son of Mrs. Flora Harper, who makes I his home with his grandmother, Mrs. : C. H. Hayslip, had the misfortune to fall on his shoulder, while playing II horse yesterday, breaking his collar i bone.