Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 114, Decatur, Adams County, 12 May 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 114.

CARRANZA’S TROOPS MOVE INTO POSITION TO PROVE THE DEFACTO GOVERNMENT IS ABLE TO CONTROL BANDITZONEIRISH SITOATION IS GROWING MORE TENSE.

(By E. T. Conkle.) El Paso, Texas. May 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Ten thousand Carranzista troops today were ordered into the bandit infested district of northern Mexico to prove, before negotiation begins in Washington, that the defacto government is able to control the situation. After negotiations were formally de- < dared off between war minister Obregon and General Scott the Carranza general dispatched orders to commander Trevino of the northern district, directing the troop movements. The men will go into the Mexican region opposite the Big Bend country of Tex- ' as and the Parral district of Chihuahua. General Pershing’s forces have just 1 been withdrawn from the vicinity of 1 Parral in the move to condense the expeditionary forces for defensive purposes. The Maratt.on expedition is 1 forging south into Mexico from the Big 1 Bend. Obregon’s avowed purpose in shift- 1 Ing the troops was to make a showing 1 of effective strength quickly, before the Washington negotiations get under way. according to military author- 1 ities at Juarez. Obregon’s orders were wired to Trevino just before the war minister left for Mexico City. He will return to the capital byway of Chihuahua City. . Washington. D. C„ x May 12—(Spec- f ial to Daily Democrat)—The Ameri- ( can lines in Mexico have been so ( shortened, it became known today, ( (That none of General Pershing’s Jroops are now in San Antonio, Mex., 216 miles below the border. Previously they had been strung out 400 miles to the Parral district. i Washington, May 12—(Special to < Daily Democrat) —With the El Paso 1 conference closed and General Scott ordered home the administration to- ' day cast upon the Carranza government the burden of any further negotiations. The cabinet threshed out the situation at length. No reply to Carranza’s request for the withdrawal was planned until Ambassador Arrendondo takes up the question. Even then the answer will be, as it has been, that the American forces will not I quit the Villa hunt until the border is safe from further incursions. Officials are not too confident new terms can be arranged through the I respective foreign offices. Obregon told Scott plainly that he could not put into writing any agreement that would place the Carranza government in the light of consenting to the stay of the American expedition in Mexico. Officials expressed the hope that the exepdition can continue without actual molestation from any uncontrolled Carranza bands. Columbus. New Mexico. May 12— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Withdrawal of the advanced American forces from San Antonio, Texas, was in full swing today with motor truck trains assisting in the movement. Thougli Colonia-Dublan has been mentioned as the southermost point of the new line officials here believe the contraction will stop at Namiquipa and rush the competition of defensive works to meet the attacks of any hostile force. Definite preparations were completed in Columbus where infantrymen put the finishing touches on a system of trenches surrounding the city and orders for the conduct of civilians were issued by the commanders. Only troops are to occupy the trenches in case of an attack according to the instructions and civilians are to refrain from firing. Civilian motor truck drivers were instructed to mount their trucks and remain quiet. FIGHTING ON WEST FRONT. Berlin, May 12—(Special to Dally Democrat)—German troops have

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stormed and captured several English lines southeast of Hohenzollern, said an official statement from the war office this afternoon. London. May 12—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Premier Asquith arrived in Ireland today to take charge of a situation growing more serious, immediately ordered the postponement of more court martials, pending the outcome of his conferences. The premier met General John Maxwell and several military officers. Later in the day he was to confer with civilia authorities at Dublin. He urged upon the commanders of the British forces a speedy inquiry into the shooting of the editor of the Irish Citizen, whose execution without trial has aroused intense indignation throughout Ireland. Paris, May 12 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Two heavy German attacks against the west slope of Dead Man’s Hill last night were repulsed by the French, and an official statement from the war office today. The German assault aimed at the recapture of positions taken by the French on May 10, were repulsed, by French curtain fire. BULLETIN. Berlin, May 12 —(Special to DailyDemocrat) —The Austrian passenger liner Dubrovnik has been torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Adriatic, without any warning, according to dispatches received here today. The vessel was not armed. BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM. Program of the Baccalaureate Service to be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday. May 14th, 7:30 P. m. Organ Prelude —Woodland Sketches

by Macdowell —Miss Celia Andrews. Invocation —Rev Mavity. Hymn, Miles’ Lane —Congregation. Scripture Lesson, Matthew XXV, 14-30 —Rev. J. C. Hanna. Prayer—Rev. F. H. Harmon Anthem, Fear Not O Isreal, Spicker Choir of the First M. E. Church. Notices. Hymn, Faith of Our Fathers—Congregation. Sermon, Christ’s Law on the Investment of Life —Rev. L. W. Stolte. Prayer—Rev. J. H. Rilling Solo—Redeemer and My Lord —Dudley Buck—Miss Kathryn Egly. Benediction —Rev. F. G. Rogers. Postlude —March of the Priests from Athalia —Mendelssohn—Miss Celia Andrews. MAY ENDORSE UNIONS. (United Press Service) Saratoga, N. Y„ May 12 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —An effort by the committee of social service to place the Methodist Episcopal church on record as favoring the prefential employment of union labor aroused the general conference today to the first great, excitement that has marked the session. For two hours members of the conference argued for action by the conference that would place the' church squarely behind union labor, give union men the endorsement of the church, on the endorsement of the prefential shop and in the publishing of the Methodist book concerns. MANY EMPTIES. John D. Andrews, In passing bills for the Bernstein store yesterday made a count of the empty houses within the city limits. He says there are sixty empty houses In Decatur, ranging from houses unfit for habitation to a few good locations pretty well down town. DAUGHTER IS BORN. A girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. i Charles Zwick northeast of the city.

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THE BESTJALENT Assembled for Program for Civic Improvement Social Thursday AT TYNDALL HOME Tickets Are on Sale—Number to be Sold Limited to One Hundred. The tickets are now on sale for the musical and social to be given Tuesday evening. May 16. by the Women's Civic Improvement society at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. The number of tickets to be sold is limited to one hundred, as being the limit of accomodation in the home, and these will be sold for twenty-five cents each. Mrs. Clem Voglewede is in charge of the ticket sale, and they can also be secured of Mrs. Fred Heuer at the Holthouse Drug store. The program is in charge of a committee of which Mrs. P. B. Thomas is chairman, and the following announcement showing an assembly of excellent talent, for the occasion: Piano duet —Mrs. Carrie Haubold, Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Civic Improvement Address—Prof. Charman. Vocal Solo —Elmo Smith.

Violin Solo —Dorothy Williams. Vocal Solo —Mrs. L. A. Holthouse. Reading—Fay Smith Knapp. Vocal Solo —Kathryn Egley. Violin Solo—Anthony Holthouse. The public is most cordially invited. The proceeds will be used in civic improvement work. ASKSFORSMIO » * Congressman Adair Introduced Bill Yesterday Asking That for Decatur FOR A POSTOFFICE Probable That He Will Succeed in Getting it and Make Promise Good. Congressman John A. M. Adair has introduced a special bill In congress asking for an additional appropriation of $60,000 with which to build a postoffice building in this city. A year ago Mr. Adair secured an appropriation for SIO,OOO with which to purchase a lot. Several inspectors were sent here to look over proposed sites but before a decision was made it was decided that since the building would not he built for several years it would be good business not to buy the ground until needed. It is possible that Mr. Adair will succeed in getting this appropriation made now and that within a couple of years we will have a federal building. Mr. Adair promised our peo» pie a postoffice building two years ago and he will do all In his power to make good on that promise.

NEW CAR ARRIVES. A new combination undertaker’s car, consisting of a special body on a Ford chassis, was delivered to Kalver and Noble last night for M. J. Scherer. The new car is arranged for use as an ambulance, or undertaker’s first call car, or may be used as a hearse. A special arrangement, of the seats allows the carrying of much longer boxthan the length of the car indicates, and provision for a nurse, when used for sick calls, is also made in a third folding seat behind that of the drivers. The body is finished in a warm grey, and the car throughout is beautifully finished. The car was delivered to Scherer today. INSURE PARCELS. Otherwise No Recourse In Case Os Damage. Because there are many losses in the parcels post line, and no recourse for recovery of damages, unless the parcels are insured, Postmaster J. W. Bosse advocates the policy of insurance. The rates are very small and definite information can be secured at the postoffice.

WHERE DO THEY PUT IT? (United Press Service) Bluffton, Ind., May 12—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Wells county annually spends $200,000 for gravel or stone roads, according to figures which have been compiled by County Auditor Kain, and made public today. The figures show that Wells county is near the top among the good road counties of the state. The county now has 800 miles of stone and gravel highways, according to Auditor Kain’s estimate. To build and keep these roads in repair the various townships have issued bonds amounting to $1,107,880 since 1908. Half of last year's county taxes were spent on the roads. The county spends seven times as much on roads yearly as on salaries of agents and officers. DENTAL OFFICE TO CLOSE. As I will attend the State Dental Association convention at Indianapolis on May 16, 17, and 18, my office will be closed. V DR. BURT MANGOLD. THE COURT NEWS

Marriage License Rush Continues—Verdict Given Patterson Hearn BY THE JURY Portland Real Estate Man Wins—lssues Made in Several Cases. The jury was out just about an hour and a half yesterday afternoon, when at four o’clock it was announced that it had reached a verdict. It Found for Patterson M. Hearn, the Portland real estate man, giving the amount of his recovery $234 from Walter C. Crampton. This was a suit on contract for commission for ■sale of real estate. The case was brought here on change of venue from Jay county. Licensed to marry: Henry Hegerfield, farmer of Allen county, born July 6, 1891, son of Fred Hegerfield. to wed Clara Bulmahn. born July 12, 1896, daughter of Henry F. M. Bui-' mahn. Malcom Ripley, guardian, filed final' * eport as to Ray, and current report as to Ada Hakes. A judgment for $705.45 and costs was rendered against the defendants, Homer and Vernon Pontius in the suit of the Bank of Berne vs. R. L. Ditzler et al.. Leave was granted the (Continued on page 2) PRESENT I WATCH

Thomas Perkins, Retiring Teacher of Presbyterian Men’s Class GIVEN A GIFT Farewell Meeting Held at His Home Last Night— Fine Time in Order. Thomas Perkins, the retiring teacher of the Presbyterian Sunday school class, who resigned because he is soon to move to Pleasant Mills, and can no longer be with the class regularly, was presented with a handsome gold watch last evening by the class at its farewell meeting for him at his home. The presentation speech was made by D. B. Erwin, after a general social meeting, and just before the refreshments made their appearance. The gift was a mark of appreciation of the excellent service of Mr. Perkins for many years, and he feelingly responded to the same in a short talk. Th eelection of officers was also held at this meeting, the new staff being: President, Murray Scherer; vice president, Amos Biggs; secretary, J. C. Patterson; treasurer, Hugh Hite; social committee, C. H. Shafer, Fred Smith and Sim Burk. The refreshment committee for the past year, comprising Messrs. H. S. Michaud, M. A. Frisingor and J. C. Patterson, served a fine lunch, Including salad, pickles, coffee, ice cream and cake.

May 12, 1916.

TO CHANGE POWER New Owners of Ft. Wayne & Decatur Line Will Make Changes. MAY EXTEND LINE As Far South as Portland— Issue Bonds for $90,000 —Petition Filed. Mayor Christen lias received a copy of the jietition filed by the Ft. Wayne & Decatur traction company with the public service commission asking an approval of the purchase. James Haberty is president of the new company, Dick Vesey, secretary and Dr. Gaylord I.<eslie. treasurer. The state that they will issue bonds in the sum of $90,0J0 and the new company is incorporated for $250,000. Officials of the road state that the line will be extended southward as soon as possible as they figure this is necessary to make it profitable. It is also said by persons close to those in charge that the power house here will soon be closed down, the machinery disposed of and the power furnished from Ft. Wayne. It is sincerely hoped by Decatur people that the line will be built to Portland. thus giving this city a decided benefit which would at least partially

make up for the fact that we will lose tho power house and car barns and shop. It is said the change in furnishing power will be made at once. K. OF C. NOTICE. Important meeting Monday, May 15. Report of delegates to the state convention; also other important business to be disposed of. G. K. BABE POISONED An Instant’s Uncertainty on Part of Druggist Brings Death TO ERNEST NORTON Nephew of A. J. Hutchins, County Agent, at South Haven, Mich. An instant's inattention on the part of a druggist in filling a prescription for castor oil, caused the death of four-year-old Ernest Norton, nephew, of A. J. Hutchins, county agent, at South Haven, Michigan this week.

The child’s father had called for cas tor oil, and on recollecting the medicine he wanted mentioned carbolic acid. The druggist labeled the bottle castor oil and filled it with carbolic acid. A spoonful was given the child. He died an hour later. The child’s parents are prostrated. The druggist is believed to be on the verge of insanity. The child had been suffering with pneumonia and had been growing better. The attending physician prescribed castor oil, and the father had gone to the drug store to get it. The unfortunate mental abbreration of the druggist in confusing the oil and acid, and the parent’s trust in the label, caused its dosage, with fatal results. o— —— MAY BARGAIN SALE No matter how early you arose this morning you found at your door a Mayday offering. This was a big circular with a big “bouquet” of bargains announced for the Bernstein annual Maj' Bargain Sale. Rain or shine tomorrow—Saturday, May 13— at eight o’clock, this sale will begin and continue two weeks, closing Saturday, May 27. The “bouquet of bargains” includes fine summer goods, of variety and quality, at bargain prices, as w r ell as other things. A big force of clerks will be ready to wait- on the public. Two doors south of the interurban station. o BEN HUR SOCIAL TONIGHT

Following the regular meeting of the lodge tonight the Tirzah aid of the Ben Hurs will hold a penny social in their lodge hall over the Rex theater. The public is invited to the affair, and a program is to be provided for the evening's entertainment.

SMALL TOWNS HEARD. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., May 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The small town had its inning at today’s meeting of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections here. Miss Helena B. Stewart, the state supervising nurse in charge of the community health service of the Ohio Board of Health, declared there were health organizations in nearly ail of the sixty-five towns of Ohio between 5,000 and 25,000 inhabitants. Indiana speakers told of the work done in Indiana towns. FLYLESS TO°DAY, BUT— ~ (United Press Service) Columbus, Ind., May 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Columbus was almost a flyless town today with the closing of a fly-swatting contest: among the children of the public schools. Prizes will be distributed to ' the heaviest swatters. More than! 1,200 swatters were used during the! drive on the Flies’ Verdun. TO OPEN TUESDAY First Pageant at State University Campus to Celebrate the Centennial.

808 PETERSON WRITES Concerning the Big Events Which Will he Pulled off at Bloomington. Robert and Dwight Peterson, students at Indiana university, write of the great celebration Bloomington will have for Indiana’s centennial: “Tuesday of next week there will be enacted on the campus of Indiana university the first of the great pageants that are to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Indiana's admission to the Union. The city of Bloomington and the university have united to make this pageant memorable in the annals of the town and school. William Chauncy Langdon, recognized as the greatest pageantmaster in the country, has been engaged upon the work for months, and the result is a magnificent out-door drama, portraying the educational development of Bloomington and the university from the earliest times up to the present. “The drama opens with the coming of the pioneers and closes with a brilliant spectacle representing the o-operation of all Indiana’s colleges for the advancement of the whole state. Accompanying the pageant’s sresentation will be appropriate music, written by Prof. Charles Campbell, of the university, author of the celebrated ‘Hymn to Indiana.’ “Bloomington is preparing to take are of large crowds. This spectacle, i being the first of the state pageants. ' will draw persons from all parts of i inti’ana. The alumni of the univer-1

sity is to make Thursday a home■oming day when, besides the pag-j eant, a base ball contest between In- { liana and Ohio State will be witness-I ed. “Another attraction of large inter- ’ est will be an exhibit by T. C. Steele,: >f the famous group of Indiana artists. The exhibit will be held in the student building and will be open to ■ everybody. "The wide spread interest in the, pageant is shown in the fact that the ■ first tickets were purchased by a man j living in New Yotk. The pageant con-1 sists of twelve episodes and over 1,000 persons—men, women and chilIren —take part. The times of the past are faithfully portrayed in costume, speech and action. "ROBERT H. PETERSON.” o I MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE Mother's Day wall be observed Sun- 1 day morning at the Evangelical chur"h ! The pastor will give an address on I The Valve of a Good Mother." There will be special songs. The whole service will be in keeping with the day. Let us all honor mother by our presence. Flowers will be gladly received at the church. No services in the evening. A cordial invitation to the public to attend. J. H. RILLING. Pastor. o— —■ WILL BUILD HOUSE. Joe Palmer, machinist at the Krick Tyndall Tile company’s plant, will commence the construction of a seven room block house on his lot in the south part of the city this week. He will have the house finished for occupancy by cold weather.

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MALES IN LEAD I ' 1 f Adams County Schoo! Boys Outnumber Girls by Three Hundred Three. f POPULATION IS LESS 1 Decatur Has Loss of 21— 7 Corporations and Townships Lose. i While the returns of the school , enumeration are. all in, County Superi intendent E. S. Christen has more j than a month in which to make iiis report. Consequently the figures are I not yet all assembled. However, a ' semi-official rough estimate has been taken, showing that Adams county lias a loss of 86 in the school popula- , tion this year. i There were 7 townships and corporations which showed a loss, totaling 140. Five townships showed a gain, making a total of 54. leaving the balance of loss, 86 The total school population this year is 6,905, with 3,604 males and 3301 i females. This makes 303 more males I than females. The enumeration and loss or gain | according to townships and corporations, is: Decatur has a total of 1.275 children with 646 males and 629 females. This ! is a loss of 21 over last year. Geneva, witli a total of 307. has a gain of 5 over last year. There are 134 males and 173 females. Berne however, has a gain of 15 There are 411 children this year, with 175 males and 236 females. Union township, with 272, has a loss of 12. Males. 156, females. 116. Root township has a gain of 9. Total this year, 431; males, 226; females 1 205. Preble township has a loss of 12. Total, 316; males, 172; females, 144. Kirkland township shows an increase of 3. Total. 306; males, 143; females, 163.

Washington township has an increase of 11. Total 480; males, 250; females, 230. St. Marys township, has a loss of 19. Total, 357;; males, 200; females, 157. Blue Creek has a loss of 12. Total, 377; males, 204; females 173. Monroe township’s loss is 27. Total, 786; males, 434; females, 352. French township’s loss is 15. Total 359: males, 196; females. 163. Hartford township has a gain of 9. Total, 379; males, 212; females, 167. Wabash has a loss of 22. Total, 517; males, 275; females, 242. Jefferson’s gain is 2. Total. 322; males, 181; females, 151. ——o CHILDREN HELP THE FUND. Not since we began the campaign to raise the money for the slides have we been more delighted than we were this morning, when three children, Arthur, Earl and Anna Hooten, gave $1.25, which they have saved themselves. showing an interest in the slides and an interest in the community. The fund is coming along nicely and will soon be complete. Nearly every business man in town has subscribed but if you have been overlooked in any way, come In now, help close up the campaign. We have been assured that the slides will be here a day or two after the fund is complete. Up to date: As published $237.50 Frisinger & Co 2.00 Mrs. E. X. Ehinger 2.00 Elmo Ehinger 1.00 M. E. Hower 2.00 I C. H. Elzey 1.00 ' O. L. Vance 1.00 I Hugh Hite 1.00 i Arthur Hooten, jr 50 I Earl Hooten 50 Anna Hooten 25 Total $248.75 MARY PAGE TONIGHT. The fifth episode of “The Strange Case of Mary Page,” will be shown at the Crystal theater tonight in two special reels, and two additional reels have been provided to make the show four reels long. The special films are drawing good crowds that like a con--1 tinued play of this kind, and the thrill* I situations Mary Page finds herself In ; leads one to want to see the next play. Well, it’s here tonight Five and ton cents The two specials will prove entertaining