Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 111.

MEXICO ON VERGE OF GIVING ULTIMATUM NEGOTIATIONS AT A STANDSTILLOBREGON REPORTED AS HAVING THREATENED TO USE TROOPS AGAINST AMERICAN EXPEDITION.

(United Press Service) (By E. T. Conkle.) El Paso, Texas, May 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Admitting the Mexican situation lias suddenly become grave Major General Funston planned today to return at once to San Antonio to direct the militia of the southwestern border states which was ordered out for patrol duty today . Funston, deeply concerned over the sudden turn developments have taken, declined however to comment on the reported ultimatum demanding withdrawal of American troops from Mexico and threatening attacks by Carranzistas as an alternative. "I can say nothing,” Funston declared. “We are pledged to secrecy.” Funston may be able to leave for : San Antonio late this afternoon. He will discuss military matters with General Scott before going. Carranza War Minister Obregon has 35,000 men in strategic positions in northern Mexico. No secret was made of the fact that conditions today are more threatening than at any time since the negotiations begem General Scott sent O. P. Brown, war . d-m-rtment agent, to Jaurez today to arrange for a conference late today. It was learned definitely today that General Obregon did not present an I' ultimatum in last night’s conference ■ 1 with Scott. He did. however, refuse ' to sign the agreement unless conces- ; sions regarding the withdrawal of the i expedition were incorporated in it. Washington. May 9 —(Special to the > Daily Democrat)—General Scott’s mes- ; sage to the war department today in- < dicated that conferences between Scott and General Obregon are probably at ( an end and that efforts to secure a peace pact are shattered. s It was intimated broadly to the United Press that Obregon had not actually threatened to use Carranzista soldiers against the American forces ’ if the withdrawal were not’ immediately accomplished, but it was said: "The situation is not at all good and we might as well prepare for trouble." I Marathon, Tex.. May 9—(Special to . p»aily Democrat)—Seven Americans captured by the Glenn Springs raid- , ers have overpowered their guards . and escaped to the American side of , the border, bringing three Mexican g tards with them as captives, according to dispatches reaching the new expeditionary base here today. Laredo. Tex., May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —General Recan.t, rr e of the commanders of the northern military zone of Mexico, arrived teday at Nuevo, Laredo, with his staff in a special train. He announced he was on a “military visit,” but refused to say whether his trip had any connection with the request of the defacto government of withdrawing the Amreican expedition. BULLETIN. x Washington. D. C., May 9 (Special to Daily Democrat)— Secretary of War Baker today announced President Wilson had authorized calling out the state militia of Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. Baker declared the outbreak of Mexican raiding in »j lO gig Bend country of Texas had so far"emphasized the danger of further attacks that President Wilson authorized the militia call. Baker issued the following statement immediately after the announcement: „ ~ "The outbreak in the Big Ben district of the Rio Grandes has so further emphasized the danger of similar occurrences along our border tha President Wilson has called out the militia of Texas. Arizona and New Mexico and has directed tha tthey report to General Funston, who wm »»- , them to stations along the border for patrol duty. “In addition to this two additional regiments of regular infantry have been directed to proceed to the bor-

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der and some further arrangements 1 be mad* as necessary for the complete security of the people of the United States against raids of this character. “The militia of the three states drawn upon, numbers about 4,000 men.” ■ i Washington, May 9 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Renewed requests for the withdrawal of the American expedition from Mexico was to be made by Mexican Ambassador Arredondo at an engagement this morning with Secretary lensing. It was assumed he might make his request even stronger than heretofore by reason of a reported threat of General Obregon’s to use Carranza forces against American troops if the withdrawal is not accomplished at once. The raid on Glenn Springs, Texas, which resulted in the death of three troopers and one civilian, was organized in the United States, Arredondo charged. CYRIMIC WAS TORPEDOED New York, May 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The first prison sentence imposed on principals in German plots were pronounced by federal judge Howe at noon today when he sentenced Lieut. Robert Fay to 8 years in the Atlanta penitentary, Paul Daeche to 2 years and Walter Scholz to 4 years for conspiracy to blow up ships carrying rqjinitions.

London, May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)—More than 500 British soldiers were killed or wounded in the seven days’ Irish rebellion. Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons this afternoon. He said 174 were killed, 388 wounded and 9 soldiers were missing. London, May 9, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The White Star liner Cyrimic torpedoed yesterday afternoon by a German submarine sank at three o’clock this morning while attempting to make her way into an Irish port. AH of the’ 110 officers and crew of the Cyrimic were saved according to a Lloyds dispatch from,Queenstown. An earlier message said several vessels were proceeding to the Cyrimiic’s assistance and it is assumed that the rescue steamers took off the crew. Washington, May 9, —(Special to the Dally Democrat) —Five of the crew of 107 perished in the torpedoeing of the White Star liner Cyrimic off the Irish coast yesterday afternoon according to a cablegram from Consul Frost at Queenstown today. Washington, May 9, —(Special to the Daily Democrat ) — \sth President Wilson’s acceptance of Germany’s now altered policy on submarine warfare only today received in Berlin, that new policy may already have been put to the test by a submarine commander The torpedoeing of the liner Cyrimic if it was without warning apparently violated the very order against attacking merchantmen which the German Imperial government has declared in effect. ABOUT THE SICK. The operation which was to have (been held last Saturday on J. B. Drummond at the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne was postponed until today. Mrs. Dick Roop who is a daughter; Mrs. L. P. Cowel, of Grand Haven, Neb., who is a step-daughter; and Miss Cleo Roop, granddaughter, went to Fort Wayne this morning to be present. — Mrs. Anna Buhler of Indianapolis, ■ who visited here with her parents, ■ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher, and other relatives, left this afternoon for I Fort Wayne to visit with her sister, j Mrs. L. L. Syphers, before returning - home.

Decatui, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, May 9,1916.

INTERURBAN SOLO Decatur Road Sold to New Company, Ft. Wayne & Decatur Traction Co. THE DEAL WAS MADE By Henry C. Paul—James Haberly is President— Greenland Manager. By a deal consummated yesterday, a new corporation to be known as the Fort Wayne & Decatur Traction company comes into possession of the old Fort Wayne & Springfield Interurban Railway company, with James Heberly as president. The deal was made by Henry C. Paul, president of the hid National bank, who purchased the road from Charles H. Worden, vice president of the First National bank, who has for some time acted as trustee. When the road went into the hands of a receiver a few years ago unsuccessful efforts were put forth to j place it upon a financial basis, and later bankruptcy proceedings were instituted. Mr. Worden was made trustee and took control of the property, having purchased it from the credit>rs as trustee. Sam W. Greenland, general manager of the Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction company, was made general manager of the road and it is said that in the past few months, the property has been making some profit. The new company will continue to operate the line and it is possible hat extensions will be made in the near future. Reports that the Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana company would lease the property could not be onfirmed last night. On the othei 1 hand it was stated that the new corporation would take absolute control of all the property and retain Mr. Greenland as general manager. The new president is a son-in-law >f Mr. Paul and a man who is well jualified to take hold of the road and nake it pay.—Fort Wayne JournalJazette.

HAVE AJMIOCRAM Men’s Co-workers’ Class of the Methodist Church Plans Program FOR TONIGHT’S MEET Public is Invited to Attend —Rehearsal to be Held at Eight O’clock. At the regular meeting of the CoWorkers of the Methodist Sunday school, to be held in the church parlors tonight a program of value will be given. A rehearsal will also be held at this time commencing at eight o’clock. The program to be given is: Opening song—Congregation, number 140. Invocation —Rev. Fred F. Thornburg. Men's chorus, —The Wayside Cross. Double quartette —“Redeemed.” Piano solo—Mrs. C. L. Walters. Address —Daniel N. Erwin. Men’s chorus —"How the fire fell.” Double quartette —“Beloved are the sons of God.” Piano solo —Miss Dorthy Williams. Men’s chorus —“Crown Him.” Song—Songregation, “Saved.” Benediction—By pastor. TO PREACH NEXT SUNDAY. Mrs. J. L. Chronister will preach at Pleasant Mills at 10:30 o'clock next Sunday morning on the subject "The Unpardonable Sin,” and the public is invited to hear him. His sermon will be worth hearing and you should be there. He has spent much thought in praparing his words and will give the people a message that comes from the heart. Remember the time, next Sunday morning. May 14th. WILL MEET THIS EVENING. The Decatur Merchants’ association will meet at eight o’clock this evening at which time the annual reports will be read and officers elected for the ensuing year. AH members should be present.

DON’T FORGET THE SLIDES In the rush of house cleaning, business ami pleasure, many are not paying much attention to the slide fund, though we know you all want to aid in this cause. We need less than SIOO yet and it ought to be raised this week. If you havn't given yours yet, send it in and remember that a quarter or fifty cents is just as acceptable as any other amount, if that’s what you feel you can afford. If you have given have your friend of neighbor help out in this good cause. Lets make the children happy. The fund to date: Previously published $208.05 Herman Colchin 5.00 Miss Rose Christen 1.00 A Friend 1,00 Harry Harlan 1.00 P. J. Hyland 1.00 Dick Longshore 1.00 J. Martin 50 Beavers & Atz 1.50 A Friend 50 Carroll & Son 1.00 J. W. Bosse 1,00 Dr. Costello 50 B. J. Smith 1.00 Pete Gaffer 50 Total $225.00 WILrMEErBERNE Decatur High School Track Team Will Contest With Boys from Berne. AT STEELE’S PARK Interesting Program is Arranged for Last Track Meet of the Year. The last track meeting of the year for the Decatur High School boys will occur tomorrow afternoon at Steele’s park, when they meet the Berne high school. The program is a good one and much interest is being mantfesteil in the event. The following is the schedule for the meet which opens at

three o’clock: 100 yard dash. Discus throw. 220 yard dash. Running high jump. 440 yard dash. Pole vault. One mile run. Shot put Running broad jump. Half-mile run. Standing high jump. 220 yard hurdle. Relay race. Tug of war. The admission fee is 15 cents. Be sure to see this meet. AN ANNOUNCEMENT. The Y. W. M. A. of the German Reformed church will meet Tuesday evening with Miss Letta Wetter. Miss Matilda Sellemeyer will be leader of the chapter. AH members are requested to be present. narrowjscapf Martin Bienz, Son of Trustee Bienz, Union Township, Kicked in Face

BY COLT YESTERDAY Bone is Crushed —But Boy Will Recover and Get Along All Right. Martin Bienz, eleven-year-old son of Trustee A. J. Bienz of Union township had a very narrow escape from death last evening about five o’clock when he was kicked in the face by a three-year-old horse. The boy had taken the colt out to water and had allowed the frisky three-year-old more rope than he supposed. In kicking up. the horse struck Martin at the left side of the lower jaw, crushing the maxillary in such away that a portion of the bone protruded through the -flesh. Fortunately a brother was nearby, who rendered assistance to the lad and called for help. ’The physician dressed the injury and the lad is resting easier today, and it is believed he will get along all right.

MANY TOJTTENO Hon. E. G. HolTman Returns from St. Louis— Contracts for Rooms FOR THE DELEGATES Indiana* Boys Will be at the Jefferson and Planter— Railroad Rates. Hon E. G. Hoffman, of Ft. Wayne, I Indiana member of the national dem ocratic committee, has just reutrned from St. Louis, where he completed ' arrangements for the proper care of the delegates and alternates from In-1 diana. He contracted for a sufficient | number of rooms at the Jefferson and 1 Planter Hotels, two of the best hos-1 telries iu the southwest, to house the Indiana members of the delegations, the contract calling for payrhent for the rooms for six days, from June 12 to 17, inclusive. Mr. Hoffman was also assured that the people from Indiana would be well cared for as to admission tickets. The various railroad lines will offer special rates, beginning June 10, and the probabilities re that several thousand democrats from the old Hoosier state will be at the big convention. The Indiana democratic club is planning to take 1 ■■everal train loads. A number from \dams county will attend. ANTIDOTE FOfT BICHLORIDE (United Press Service) Cincinnati, May 9 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The discovery of an effective antidote for bichloride <f mercury poisoning is announced by Dr. J. 11. Wilms, and endorsed by city health officers; and our despondents nay now be deprived of their farorite method of committing slow suicide. The remedy consists of calcium sulphite, given intravenously grain for grain, of the poison taken; one grain if calcium sulphite to one ounce of water within 48 hours after the poison - has been taken.

RAILROAD BOOM » Clover Leaf Will Spend a Million Dollars on Its Tracks This Year. ALL THE DEPARTMENTS Will Receive a Share of the Funds—Maybe a New Station Here. According to the Toledo newspapers, ’he Clever Leaf railroad is making preparations for a great campaign of oad repair work and of improvement m their lines in all departments. Their authority for the statements

omes from the fact that a judge of ’.he Federal court at Toledo recently authorized a bond issue of $1,000,000 or the Toledo Louis and Western j railroad. W. L. Ross is receiver of the road and the disbursement, of the issue will be in his hands. There are reports current in higher railroad circles that the Clover Leaf will soon be taken from the bands of ’he receiver and again placed on its former basis. Reasons are given as being from the earning of the company during the past year, or rather since the beginning of the foreign hostilities and the attendant increase in the amount of freight hauling over iractieally ail of the eastern roads. AN UNIQUe"mONUMENT. <UnlteA Sorvicol Gary, Ind., May 9 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The once flesh, ilood, and bones of a workman now incased in a 100-ton mass of steel •nay be set up as a monument in one if Gary’s parks and be dedicated to abor. The great mass of steel swallowed up Tony Chopin, an open earth worker. incinerating his body ,*n a few seconds. Sentiment and respect to its dead employe deters the Illinois Steel company from usitfg ’he steel. Another suggestion made today 'was that the steel mass be broken up and cast into the lake, thus provididng a proper burial for the dead employe.

I “A WOMAN’S POWER.” "A Woman’s Power” is a tale of regeneration and good growing out of what seems a morass of evil. Like a . shining rainbow Minerva’s great love guides Newt to a better, nobler life and the abandonment of his oath of revenge. Newt's determination to kill Henry Palkins, who has denounced Newt and sent him to prison, grows deeper rooted with the years. 5 And then Minerva enters his life. The change ip Newt's nature does not come in a flash. Despite the influ- ! ence of the girl he loves, he still cherishes his hatred. Fate throws the two men together in the Philippines. Amidst battle and bloodshed the vision of Minerva follows Newt like a spirit of betterment. His opportunity to slay Henry Falkins occurs; hut the influence of Minerva reachring out even across miles of salt 1| ocean, stays his hand at the eleventh ~ hour. How Newt's final stage on the j upward path he has set himself to | follow is reached, is depicted in a j scene of trenchant power and climactic strength. Five and ten cents at 1 the Crystal tonight only. THE COURT NEWS Horace Bryan on Trial on the Charge of Forging a $23 Check. A JURY TRIAL Judgments Rendered in Several Cases—Marriage License—Notes.

A jury impaneled by 10:30 o'clock this morning, and the trial of Horace Bryan, charged with passing and forging a $23 check, was begun before Judge D. E. Smith. A motion to quash the indictmeilt had been overruled and Bryan waived arraignment, and pleaded not guilty. The check was purported to have been made by Harry Meshberger. payable to Bryan, who is alleged to have passed it to Frank Biberstcin. Prosecutor Fred Fruchte and C. J. Lutz are attorneys for the state and Peterson & Moran for the defense. In the case of Marcellus E. Hutton vs. Joel EHenberger, Elzey G. Botkins, a judgment for $77 for the plaintiff against EHenberger was rendered; and finding for the defendant Botkins, against the plaintiff. Thq costs are against EHenberger. Pearl McGill Koon vs. Decatur Egg Case Company. Demurrer by the defendant to amended complaint. In the case of the Tfi State Loan Trust Company guardian of Walter H. Sullivan vs. Hallie Reichard, et al,' judgment was rendered on the findings. Judgment against Hallie Reichard for costs.

Orlen Fortney qualified as administrator of the estate of Chris Fortney, giving $1,600 bond. , ■ Inheritance tax report was filed and , Approved in the James M. Willey es-. tate. The total sum of $224.82 was found due. of which $19.54 each is ■ p.ue from T. J. Willey and Anna J. J McLean and $185.80 from Susan B. ’•itherford. The appraiser was allow-! ed $11.62 to be paid as provided by > law. A marriage license was issued to' Frank Raphael Brown, farmer, born Nov. 10, 1889, son of George Brown, to wed Bertha Adalla Kintz, born October 28, 1891, daughter of William E. Kintz. THETHIN BLUE LINE MEETS. (United Press Service) Evansville, Ind., May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)—With ranks depleted, veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic, Indiana division, gathered here today in memory of the stirring days of '6l. Both time and distance lessened the number in attendance. Evansville is at the extreme southwest point of Indiana and Ifoterans from northern Indiana were not fully represented. FATHER’S DEATH. Mr; and Mrs. Frank Ramsey of - (Spencerville, Ohio, changed cars here ; enroute to Portland on account of the 1 death of Mr. Ramsey’s father, Henry i Ramsey, which occurred last night. . While here they stopped with Mrs. ■ Ramsey's brother, Robert Green, and wife.

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EARLY JEDDING I Nuptials of Frank R. Brown and Miss Bertha Kintz Solemnized AT EIGHT O’CLOCK 1 At the St. Mary’s Catholic Church—Dinner Given —Dance Tonight. < i The wedding march played by Sister Aloysia at -.he St. Mary’s Catholic church this morning at eight o'clock announced the entrance of a I retty bridal party, in which Frank R. ?;own and Miss Bertha Kintz were the principals. The ceremony was . solemnized by Rev. Father Seimetz and a large number of friends and relatives were the witnesses. The wedding couple was attended by their brothers and sister, Eugene Kintz and Miss Stella Brown. Very pretty were the gowns of the young ladies of the bridal party, both wearing white. The bride wore a lovely frock, which was a combination of taffeta silk and georgiette crepe, the skirt being accordion laited. Her veil was fitted to her head in cap effect with swansonia blossoms and her bouquet was also of swansonia. Miss Brown wore white net over silk and carried roses and carnations. On her hair she wore a moline bow with beaded band.

A shower of rice and many good wishes greeted the party as they left the church, for the home of the , bride's father, William E. Kintz, west of the city, where a dinner was serv- ■ ed at noon to forty of the nearest . relatives, including the brothers and sisters and aunts and uncles. The May apple bloissoms which are at their loveliest showered down a pret- ’ ty effect upon the home, being used ■ in the room and table decorations most artistically. A big white wed1 ding cake occupied the center of the : table and was very handsome. This > evening two hundred of their friends . and neighbors will attend the dance . at the K. of C, hall, this being given , under the direction of Fred Schurger. Music and (lancing will be in order and lunch will be served. I Mr. and Mrs. Brown will live on . the groom's farm, two miles west of the city. They are two of the best young people of the parish, and begin life with bright prospects and many good * wishes. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of south of the city. FILES NEW°COMPLAINT. San Francisco, Cal.. May 9 —A new i divorce action was filed in the local , courts yesterday by Art Smith against his wife, Aimee Smith, makI ing exactly the same charges of misconduct with other men that were : made in his suit filed three months ago. “Smith lived for a time in Los Angeles after coming to California,” said Harry Stafford, his attorney. I Therefore, Mrs. Smith might come into court and contend that he had 1 not established a residence here. In 1 order to avoid any technicalities over this question I decided to file a new I action. I heard some time ago that Mrs. Smith intended to contest unless she received a satisfactory finan- ' cial settlement. I have never heard I anything further about the matter I and I do not believe she intends to contest.” Smith is at present making exhibition flights in Japan. MURDER - AT MUNCIE. (Unttorl Press Service) Muncie, Indiana, May 9 —(Special to Daily Ifemocrat) —John H. Stanley, who Sunday afternoon shot Charles Lovett, 21, in a quarrel here, faces 11 1 charge of murder. Lovett died in a ' hospital early today. The grand jury ' will be called. f STEAMER KIRBY LOST. e Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., May 9 - n .. (Special to Daily Democrat) —The ( ] steamer Kirby is reported to have been a lost during last night's gale with all on board. She carried a crew of twenty men. o LIBRARY BOARD MEETS, f e The library board held a meeting e last evening when the matters of the y coal for the season, new books, and t. extension of rural service were con !. s ’■ ed. The library will change to tl the summer hours from 1 to 9 p. m. with the closing of school, May 19.