Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 116, Decatur, Adams County, 15 May 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 116.

ENGLAND MUST CEASE U. S. MAIL SEIZURES PRESIDENT WILSON PREPARING STRONG NOTE TO ENGLAND ON SEIZURES OF MAILV-OBREGON TO ASSIST U. S. TROOPS CLEAN UP.

(United Press Service) Washington, May 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Wilson is preparing a vigorous message to Great Britian on the subject of mail seizures. It was learned on high authority todflv flint th l ? nro«idpiit ( nut nf with the continued holding up of the mails, is “ going to the mat with England” on this question. It is probable the note will be completed in a short time. The government has received during the last few weeks many protests from business men in this country and abroad regarding inconveniences resulting from mail delays. The state department has already sent one protest to England on this subject but the reply was unsatisfactory (By Wilbur S. Forrest.) London, May 15 —(Special to Daily Denlpcrat)—Calm and smiling Sir Roger Casement once a favorite in the British consular service, went to trial today in the Bow street police court on the charge of high treason punishable by handing. It was the first high treason trial he'd in the court since the Boer war and the court room was packed. In his opening statement attorney general Smith declared the crown would prove that Sir Roger plotted not only the Irish rebellion but planned to land expeditions in Ireland and at several Iplaces in the British coast Casemeift received the charge calm iy. Paris, May 15 (Special to Daily Democrat)—French troops drove the enemy from a first line trench near Vermandevilliers south of the Somme said an official dispatch issued here today. Around Verdun heavy bombardment in the region of Avocourt wood constituted practicallly the only activity.

Washington, May 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—lnformation helpful to the administration in guiding its future course toward Mexico, was presented today to secretary of war Baker and secretary Lansing, by the chief of the staff Scott. He informed them that, while Gon era! Obregon at El Paso had refused to put down Mexico’s coopera tion terms in black and white, he offered assistance that will be helpful providing there are no outbreaks among detached Carranza garrisons. San Antonio, May 15 —((Special to Daily Democrat) —The two fires which started at widely separated points on Fort BlJss military reser vation at El Paso Saturday night and did considerable damage were probably of incidentary oregin, General Funston announced today after receiving the official reports, Funston appeared disturbed. The fires broke out more than an hour apart and destroyed three stables and a storehouse. Tents and several machine guns were lost in the storehouse fire and in the other four horses were burned, General Bell reported. Civilians aided the soldiers in fighting the fires. DAILY CENSUS REPORT. An eleven-pound boy baby was born to Mr. and Mrs Claude Coffee of South First street late Saturday night and a fine girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Krick at noon today. Dr. S. P. Hoffman is the attending physician and in both cases the twilight sleep process was used. The mothers and babes are doing fine. WILL NOMINATE WILSON. (United >re«g Service) Washington, D. C„ May 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Judge John W. Westcott of Camden, N. J„ will nominate President Wilson at the St. Louis convention, it was authoritatively announced today.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

DIED LAST NIGHT John Fleming, Former Erie Agent Here, Died at Huntington Home. WAS ILL LONG Os Nervous Breakdown— Funeral Held Wednesday Morning.

Jesse Cole, Erie dispatcher, received a message from the Huntington dispatcher of the death of John Fleming, former Decatur Erie agent, which occurred last night at his home at Huntington. Mr. Fleming had been ill for about two years, having suffered a nervous breakdown after going from here to Kenton, 0., where he served as agent. Ou his becoming ill, he moved to his former home at Huntington where his death occurred. His family consisted only of his wife, who survives. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were popular and well liked and all their friends will be grieved to hear of his death. The funeral will be held sometime Wednesday morning at Huntington. o— — — ELECTION HELD UP. (United Press Service) Saratoga, N. Y., May 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Protests against the increased expense of the episcopal supervision of the Methodist church and intimations by several speakers before the general confernce that the bishops in the United States do not need the assistance of idditlonal helpers today led to a recommittal of the entire report which had recommended that seven bishops |>e elected, an increase of two. This Action will delay probably until tomorrow the first ballot for election if bishops which had been expected 'oday.

S. D. HENSCHEN HURT. While Sam D. Henschen of near Curryville was working on his farm Saturday he met with a very painful accident when he tripped and fell back of the spike tooth harrow throwing him to the ground in such a manner that both ankles were sprained. He was brought to this city where a local ihysician dressed the sprained ligaments. o —. ROCHESTER STORM STRUCK. 'United Press Service) Rochester, Ind., May 15 —(Special to Daily Demcorat) —Damage today estimated at $20,000 was done by a thunderstorm that, visited Fulton county yesterday and last night. Several barns were struck by lightning and burned. Two and one-half inches of rain fell. _o MOB OF 20,000 (United Press Service)' Waco, Texas, May 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Storming the county court house here a mob estimated at 20,000 today seized Jesse Washington an 18 year old negro and burned him to death in the city hall square. He was charged with the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Fryar, 56, wife of a farmer. DOMINGO TROUBLE (United Press Service) Washington, May 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Admiral Caperton has landed marines at Santo Domingo, he reported to the navy department i today The exact number was not told Shut Caperton has about 300 under his command.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening,

HORSESHIR WAR Car Load of Adams County Horses to Go to the War Zone. BUYERS INVEST HEAVY Several Car Loads Also Go East—Farmers Lively Buyers. That Decatur is becoming a nationally known horse market and that buyers for the warring armies do not fail to have representatives at each sale, is proven conclusively. McKinney and Talbert of Boston• bought a twenty-five car-load and ship-I ped them east. This car was heavy draft type, the real Adams county kind. Their average weight was 1750 pounds. Al Ramp of Wooster, Massa- ] chnsettQ bought n carload of 26 horse®. and shipped them to Bangor Maine. A car load of army horses were bought by Ed Lynch of Chicago and were shipped Saturday to Chicago where they will be assorted out at the Union Stock Yards and loaded for tie eastern shipment, later to go to the front in Europe. This car load had twenty three horses in it. They will probably be shipped east through here on the Erie, as that road runs a ten or twelve car train or horses practically every day. Os course a lot of the horses sold at the last sale will remain in the county. Farmers were lively buyers because the spring work is just opening up nicely and some of them wanted additional power.

CONVENTION IS ON Christian Church Holds a Three-day Annual Convention at Danville. COMMENCES TODAY No Local Delegate in Attendance This Year— Reports to be Received. (United Press Service) Danville, Ind., May 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Delegates to the seventy-seventh annual convention of the Christian Churches of Indiana who gathered here today heard a plea for greater co-operation by “shepherds r i all folds” by the Rev. George H. Clarke of Indianapolis. Remarking upon the avidity with which the public reads of ministers “gone wrong." Clarke urged ministers of all faiths to aid each other in purifying their ranks and upholding the hands of righteous ministers. He pointed out the various discussions and questions which have been the cause of differences of opinion and showed how the new church spirit was bringing about a new feeling among ministers. The address hr Clarke was followed by an address by Rev. E. L. Moorman ’of Indianapolis The Danville entertainment committee is headed by Hon. Otis E. Gullley. The local Christian church has no delegate to the convention this year, but reports of the reliberations will reach the local membership in the form of reports later.

SHOULD A BABY DIE? In this sweetly told story you will find the answer to the question “Should a baby die"? Not an objectionable scientific exposition of a medical nature, but an interesting story dealing with one of the basic laws of nature and of humanity. Based as it is on the primary foundations of civilization itself this film will appeal to everyone regardless of religion, of beliefs. It comes in five big special reels to the Crystall tonight, and tonight ony. The admission will be five and ten cents. To supplement the bill Manager Parent has ordered the Ford Animated weekliy, a pictorial newspaper as it were, showing scenes in motion pictures that you have, read about recently. This reel makes it six for a dime. Better try it tonight.

GRAND LODGE OPENED (United Press Service) Indianapolis, May 15—(Special to Dally Democrat) —The eightieth semiannual session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the thirty-sec-ond annual session of the Rebekah Assembly opened their meetings here today, witli a large attendance. The Rebekah assembly will be in session Monday and Tuesday and the meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Representatives of both organizations will visit the Odd Fellows home at Greensburg Wednesday afternoon. Charles J. Orbison is to deliver an address at the semi-annual meeting and banqupet of the district deputies at the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday evening. L. C. Helm, L. E. Summers, represent the local Subordinate lodge, Mrs. Mary E Artman and Miss Iva Teeple the Rebekah.

CHURCH WEDDING Huldah Weber and W illiam Buhr Married Sunday Afternoon at the FUELLING CHURCH By the Rev. Dornseif—Will Live Near New Haven —Pretty Wedding. Another pretty spring wedding solemnized at the Fuelling Lutheran church by the Rev. Dornseif Sunday afternoon at two o’clock when Miss Huldah Weber, daughter of Henry Weber of north of the city, and milliam Buhr, son of Fred C. Buhr, of Allen county, were married. Mendelssohn’s march, played by Prof. Dorn, announced the entrance of the bridal party, which included also the Misses Clara Weber and Eleanor Fark, of Fort Wayne; and Henry Ruhr and Errand Bradtmueller of St. Johns as attendants. The bride was lovely in her white frock of soft summer silk, and flowing veil of tulle carrying bride’s roses. Her maids wore, one pink and one light blue crepe de chine and carried carnations.

A wedding super at the Weber home was partaken of by many guests and the festivities were most enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Buhr will live near New Haven. Both are excellent young people. o AGAINST BIRTH CONTROL 'United Press Service) Indianapolis, May 15 —(Special to. Daily Democrat)—Birth control does not have, the sanction of the national conference of charities and corrections. Although Mrs. Margaret Sanger, its chief advocate, addressed a big crowd of conference delegates this afternoon at the hotel headquarters of the conferences, the word was passed about that she was not on the conference program and that the idea of birth control was distasteful to a large group of the conference delegates. Mrs. Sanger proved the sensation of the week. The S. R. O. sign was out when she energetically told the social workers that federal and state laws preventing publicity of birth control expedients had thrown the poorer classes into the hands of ‘ midwives and quacks, while the wealthy are free to practice It, and do practice it under the guidance of reputable physicians. o GOVERNOR WANTS TROOPS. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., May 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)-Governor Ralston today requested Adjutant General Bridges to provide a guard for the centennial charities free exhibit at the state house. He asked for a lieutenant, two other officers and twelve men. Petty thieves have been busy and many small items in the exhibit have been stolen. POWDER MILL BLOWS UP. (United Fress Service) Wilmington, Del., May 15- (Special to Daily Democrat) —Ten men were killed in an explosion at the Repauno chemical plant at Gibbstown N. J. today and four others were badly injured. The explosion rocked surrounding cities from any miles, shaking suburbs of Philadelphia. Du Pont officials hurried to Gibbstown and telephoned a statement regarding the casualities.

May 15, 1916.

IS BETTERJODAY Dr. C. V. Connell Recovering from Rapid Fire Case of Blood Poisoning. DR. COOPER IS HERE And Will Look After Veterinary Practice —High Class Veterinarian. Dr. Cooper, a graduate of the Kansas City veterinary college, and a man well prepared in his profession. Jrrived this afternoon to assume charge of the large practice of Dr. C.' V. Connell, and he will continue to Assist him during his illness. He will be at Dr. Connell's office and will ! answer all calls. Dr. Connell is suffering from blood poisoning which affected his left arm and from which he has been very ill ■ for several days. He is better today and it is believed he will get along nicely now. Dr. Rosenthal of Fort Wayne was here Saturday afternoon and performed a slight operation on the arm and will probably return to-1 morrow to see his patient. A trained : nurse is in charge and everythingl possible is being done. While performing an operation on a horse last Tuesday morning the doctor scratched his finger and by night the poison had spread rapidly and within twen-ty-four hours had reached the elbow. It is believed to be checked now and that he will recover, though he will probably not be able to attend to business for a few days. In the meantime Dr. Cooper will look after the practice and Dr. Connell will assist as soon as he is able.

A RARE TREAT f■ « i Will be Show and Specialties at the Crystal Theater Tuesday UNDER THE AUSPICES Os the Civic Improvement Society—Decatur Chorus to Sing. A rare treat will be the show at the Crystal theater Tuesday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the Civic Improvement society. The chorus, by the seventh and eighth grades, under the direction of Mr. W. F. Beery, who has a reputation for doing things, will be well worth the price of admission. Nothing like it has ever before been heard of in Decatur. Herman Myers, the noted impersonator, will be at his best in a German reading. Being a natural-born comedian he is a sure cure for the blues. The specialties will be given at ' the afternoon show from 3 to 5 o'clock to accommodate those w'ho wish to attend the musicale on the same evening at the Tyndall home. Thb grades regret very much to be unable to secure the use of the show any evening other than Tuesday, but think every one will be able to come either afternoon or evening. Nothing like it ever before attempted in Decatur. Be sure and come. HAVE FINE TRIP. D. B. Erwin has received a postal card, of the date of May 12, from Ferdinand Bleeke, who with his family left on a motor trip to Alexandria, Montana, where they will made their home. They arrived at Dixon, 111., on Friday at 7 p. m. May 12 and expected to leave there Saturday morning, for Clinton and Cedar Rapids, lowa. The roads are fine, he said, and they enjoyed the trip much. From Chicago they are following the Lincoln highway all the way. o GEORGE RUCKMANN HURT. George W. Ruckmann, a prominent farmer of Root township, has a broken ankle because he attempted to get out of the way of a dog that was chasing a cat. Mr. Ruckman was doing the work around his farm when the dog spied a cat and gave chase. He stepped back quickly and missed a board he was standing upon giving his ankle a twist that broke it. He will be confined to his bed for about six weeks.

EACH LIFE A SPECIAL THOUGHT OF OUR GOD DEVELOPMENT OF TALENTS IS CHRIST’S LAW ON INVESTMENT OF LIFEREV. STOLTE GIVES THE BACCALAUREATE SERMON.

CLAIMED A BRIDE Samuel D. Weldy, Former Decatur Boy, Married to Miss Agnes Hill AT NOBLESVILLE, INI). Groom is Druggist in That City—ls Son of C. N. Weldy of Decatur. A Noblesville paper gives an account of a wedding in that city last week, in whicn samuel 1). Weldy, now in business there, formerly an empleye in the Deam Spively drug store in Bluffton, a son of C. M. Weldy of Marshall street, this city, and brother of Mrs. Walter Johnson, claimed a bride. The clipping, in part, reads as follows: “A very simple wedding, but a most impressive one, occurred at 3:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hull on East Clinton street, where their daughter, Agnes, became the bride of Samuel D. Weldy. The immediate relatives of the families, several intimate girl friends of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bordner. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jump and John E. Lake were those who witnessed the ring ceremony, which was performed by Rev. G. M. Payne, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Pink, white and green being used in the decorations, the ceremony being performed between two immense palms while on either side of the palms w-ere large French baskets of pink roses, the tall handles of the baskets being tied with pink tulle bows. Overhead was a mass of fragrant apple blossoms. On the piano was arranged a bowl of pink roses, while wall pockets, vases, bud vases and jardinieres filled with the roses were artistically arranged in every available space. Lilacs and spring blossoms were also prominent among the floral decorations. The chandeliers were draped with ropes of smilax and out on the large veranda were wall pockets and wicker baskets of spring flowers. Following ■ the ceremony the guests were invited to the dining room where the color scheme of pink was carried out effectively. In the center of the dining table was a gilt French basket overflowing with roses, while wreathes of smilax surrounded the basket. Ices in the shape of pink rose buds were I served with individual w-hite cakes I and with pink and white mints. Later in the afternoon the bride and groom left for a motor trip, accompanied by Augusta Hull, a sister of the bride, and Carl McMath, of Sheridan. “After their return to this city Mr. and Mrs. Weldy will go to their home on South Tenth street, which has been newly furnished. Heartiest congratulations are extended this young couple by their many friends. “The bridq has been organist at the Presbyterian church for a number of years and is a favorite both in church and social circles. For several months previous to her marriage she was assistant deputy clerk under Will F. Wall. The groom is a prominent business man of Noblesville, being one of the proprietors of the Weldy & Jump drug store and active in fraternal organizations,” SON IS BORN. A fine boy baby was born Saturday night at ten o’clock to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coffee. The baby has been named Richard Jerome for the brothers of Mr. and Mrs. Coffee. Mrs. Coffee was formerly Miss Frances Butler. and City Mail Carrier Mel Butler is now a proud grandpapa.

Price, Two Cents,

“Occupy yourselves; get busy; trade,” was the motif of the splendid and powerful baccalaureate sermon that tlie Rev. L. W. Stolte of the Reformed church delivered last evening to the class of 1916 of the Decatur high school at the Metodist church. The sermon was on “Christ's Law on the Investment of Life,” and was replete with ideals and suggestions, which, if carried out, cannot but make a success of every one of the twentynine graduates, who were attentive listeners, and whose class motto, “Finished—yet beginning.” shows them ever open and ready for inspiration and suggestion. As is the custom, seven churches of the city dispensed with individual services for last evening, joining in the union baccalaureate services. It was therefore not surprising that every seat, even of this large edifice, with its auditorium, lecture room and gallery, was taken long before the regular opening hour. Rev. F. F. Thornburg of the Methodist church presided, and sitting with him in the pulpit were the other ministers— Rev. Mavity, of the Christian church, who gave the invocation; Rev. J. C. Hanna, of the Presbyterian, who read the scripture lesson; Rev. F. H. Harman, of the United Brethren, and Rev. J. H. Rilling of the Evangelical, who gave prayers, and Rev. Rogers, of the Baptist, who pronounced the benediction. The floral decorations were a very generous supply of flowers and foliage in the high school colors of purple and gold, with purple lilacs and golden tulips prevailing. The choir loft railing was outlined with the green foliage and yellow, spicy floweret of the clove; baskets of lilacs t each end. with vases of flowers for the pulpit stand, and with the high school pennant a background for the pulpit, completed the decorations. The music for the service was especially good. Miss Celia Andrews, the church organist, in gray cap and gown of the seniors, herself being a graduate, did not sit with the student body, but was in charge of the pipe organ music for the evening. Her organ prelude, MacDowell's “Woodland Sketches,” and the postlude, Mendelssohn's “March of the Priests from Athalia;” the choir’s anthem, “Fear Not O Israel,” and the vocal solo, "Redeemer and My Lord,” by Miss Kathryn Egly, who is the choir director, with the congregational singing, made a musical service beautiful and wholly appropriate. A special section of the church had been reserved for the graduates, their parents and nearest friends, the high school faculty and the school board. A committee of juniors ushered them to their places. Just before the opening of the service, the graduates marched in in a body, and made a very pretty appearance, wearing grey cap sand gowns in their uniform style. With the reading of the scripture lesson from St. Matthew 25:14:30, a forecast of the nature of the sermon, "Christ’s Law on the Investment of Life,” was given. The scripture lesson told of the parable of the master about to make a long journey, who called his servants together and delivered unto them his goods. To one he gave five talents, or pounds; to another, two, and the third, one talent, bidding them care for them until his return. The first two invested theirs so that they doubled in value, while the third, timid and afraid, hid his in the earth and failed to maka it yield even the interest to which the master was entitled. The master on his return commended the two faithful, industrious and business-like servants, but reprimanded the other anil took from his the talent which he had given him. In this parable, lies Christ's law on the investment of life. Rev. Stolte said, in substance. T oeach person are given certain talents and God is the giver of them. As one of his (Continued on page 2)