Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 119, Decatur, Adams County, 18 May 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Ivory Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subaorlptlon Rata* Pur Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall ..15 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 1 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postofflce in Decatur, ndlana. as second-class matter. THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH:— The account of almost any man's experiences is interesting.. But when the man happens to be president of the United States, and the experiences are those through which Mr. Wilson has gone in the last three years, the story has a world-wide appeal. No one dreamed that within little more titan a year after the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson half the world would be at war. That is an experience that was not and could not have been foreseen. It has been a momentous one both for the president and the nation. it is true, as Mr. Wilson said in his address before the National Press club, that when "we are dealing with domestic affairs we are dealing with things that to us as Americans we are more or less calculable,” But these words are also true: When the fortunes of your own country are, so to say, subject to the incalculable winds of passion that are blowing through other parts of the world, then the strain is of a singular and unprecedented kind, because you do not know by what turn of the wheel of fortune the control of things is going to be taken out of your hand. It makes no difference how dccn the passion lies, that passion may be overborne by the rush of fortune in circumstances like those which now exist. . Any one can see that for the U. < two years the foreign affairs of this government have not been wholly within its own hands, since war might have been forced on us by the action of another government. The choice would indeed have been ours, but the circumstances making it necessary would not have been of our creating! This country assuredly wants peace. Os that there can be no doubt. But it is not willing to pay an exorbitant price for it. Possibly peace would have been broken long before this had not the administration and the American people felt that "the present quarrel has carried those engaged in it so far that they cannot be held to ordinary standards of responsibility.” It was and is necessary to insist on respect for international law and American rights, but it was also necessary to remember that not one of the belligerent nations is wholly the master of itself and its mind. Furthermore, the United States cannot stand wholly to

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one side, since it is. as we are reminded, a morel power, and so its influence must be felt. Os course, Mr. Wilson’s advice to the press is sound. He urged that the correspondents beware of rumors and "remarks,” since at such a time as this these are exceedingly dangerous. The newspapers, whether they realize it or not, are, in a sense, part of the government. That is why it is their duty to co-operate with it as far as they can, and certainly to avoid doing- anything to embarass it In difficult and delicate negotiations. As a rule, the newspapers of this country have borne themselves well. Some have not, and they ought to take to heart the president's advice. The speech of the president is exceedingly interesting, as we have said. But more than that, it is in excellent temper, and in at least, two particulars correctly interprets the thoughts of the people. For it is clear that they are strongly for peace, and quite as clear that they desire to do their duty. In spite of all our differences there is here a unity which we do nut always real ize. And it may be that out of these days of strife and turmoil shall be born a greater national consciousness. At any rate, that will be the hope of all true Americans.—lndianapolis News. ' • The slide fund is complete and we sincerely thank the many who have made it possible. It is a worthy cause, the providing of clean outdoor amusements for the children and we are sure you will feel amply repaid for your assistance in this cause when you see the boys and girls enjoying the slides. Thank you all many times. We believe the people of Decatur are alive to the importance cf landing the T. & O. C. railroad and that they will do everything they can w-ithin reason to boost the project if it is shown that it is a financed possibility. You never saw a city with a lot of railroads that wasn't a good one and a good town without several railroads is rarely if ever a live business place. Besides the fact that it would mean the expenditure of a large sum of money in construction, there are other benefits. It opens a new trading territory for this city, it means a bigger tax valuation, it means the employment of a number of our men all the time, it means several new buildings in the county, it means getting out of the rut and doing things, it means so much that we know our people will do all they can to land the T. & O. C. ImiMNNNßHiniwxnifrngniititiuxitna DOINGS IN SOCIETY | xntttnTutaacri fttinnninaxattxxntg a WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Phllathea Class—Mrs. Cal Peterson, Evangelical Social and Parcels Post —L. L. Baumgartner home. Ruth Circle —Fanchon and Jessie Magley. Saturday. Christian Ladies’ Penny social — Old laundry building. When I don’t sleep, I just

count my blessings. That’s a splendid thing to do, because you fall asleep before you get to the end of them.- -Margaret Delund; There were thirty-five present at the meeting of the Reformed Ladies’ Aid society at the home of Mrs. L. D. Jacobs on Fornax street yesterday, and the collection was more than six dollars. The ladies have decided to spend the entire day of May 31 cleaning the church, and will be quite busy. During the social, Mrs. Ben Elzey gave a fine reading and a good lunch was aerved. Associate hostesses with Mrs. Jacobs were Mrs. Ernst Schlickman. Mrs. James Hoffman and Mrs. Meshberger. Miss Vashti M. Fonner, daughter of Mrs. Lillian M. Fonner .and Mr. >\lois M. Hoffman were married at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Cathedral. Rev. J. A. McCarthy officiated at the marriage ceremony and mass. The bride was attended by Miss Frances McGuire and the groom by his brother, Mr. Eugene Hoffman. The ushers were Messrs. Clem Eckrich and Clarence Alter. The bride looked very lovely in a plain old-fashioned looking suit of blue taffeta, with short full skirt and a cape-like effect about the jacket, with which she wore a flower bonnet of "crushed" pink roses. The bride carried a white prayer book with marker of satin ribbon and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid wore a brown silk suit with hat to correspond and held a bouquet of pink roses. After the service the wedding party were served a breakfast at the home of the bride, 1031 Fairfield avenue. The dining room was tastefully decorated in spring flowers with pink and white the prevailing colors. Later in the day the bride and groom left via the Pennsylvania lines for a two weeks’ absence. Mr. Hoffman is a clerk in the G. R. & i: offices and is a highly respected young man. The bride is an attractive and sweet young woman with many friends. After their return Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman will make their home with Mrs. Fonner. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. The Walther League had another of their splendid socials last evening in the Lutheran parochial schoolroom The entertainment committee, which includes Ida Gunsett, Luella Bulte-’ meier and Marie Bosse, had prepared a fine series of games, and there was music followed by excellent refreshments. Miss Clara Boknecht has been elected the delegate to the state convention which will be held in Evansville, May 29, 30 ajid 31. At their regular m'eeting at the Methodist church last evening, the Loyal Temperance Legion held their election of officers, wlio are: President' Helen Eady; vice-president, Mildred Leonard; recording secretary, Kathryn Dorwin; corresponding secretary, Margaret Williams; treasurer, Vera Powell. The legion had a splendid work period also, with the study of a fairy tale, with a good moral. The work is along the temperance line and more than two hundred members find it very interesting and instructive. Mrs. C. F- Kenna is in charge. The high school seniors are having a round of festivity this week, before the ways of the members part to go in various ways forever. Miss Hope Hoffman entertained them last evening, the faculty also being guests. Victrola afid piano music, with games, made the entertainmenta merry one. Misses Helen Kienzle and Bessie Davis are giving a tea this afternoon for them at the Kienzle home, and this evening Joe Burdg will give a party. The Masonic dance last evening was the usual enjoyable one. Elgin King and Marion Biggs played. . A number of Yeomen from here will go to Fort Wayne this evening to attend the special meeting. Mr. Koch, the grand foreman, will be present and the special work will be given. x Miss Tiny Alexander and Miss Lilly Gates of Wren. Ohio, went to Fort Wayne to attend the Bible school commencement this evening. Miss Alexander was a former student. The desk of Mr. John Niblick at the store was vacant today and inquiry brought forth the fact that he is. away on h’s honeymoon, strange as it may seem. Today, however, is the fortieth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Niblick and slipping away quietly this morning from the city, they went to Fort Wayne, where they had dinner and renewed the memories of that first honeymoon so many years ago. FORT WAYNE ANO SPRINGFIELD TRACTION Leave Decatur. A. M.—5:50, 8:30, 11:30. P. M.—2:30, 5:45, 9:30. Leave Fort Wayne. A. M.—7:00, 10:00. P. M.—1:00, 4:00, 7:30, 11:00. Freight car leaves Decatur at 7:00 a. m., and leaves Fort Wayne at 11 m., arriving in Decatur at 1:45 p. m. HOMER RUHL. Agent. Democrat Want Ads Pay.

MEXICAN RATILE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) The official dispatches transmitted from Vienna contain no hint as to the exact nature of the operations. Several Berlin military critics estimated today that the Austrians are developing a great offensive and aro bent on the invision of Northern Italy. Ixindon, May 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Sir Edward Grey, British minister Q f foreign affairs told the house of commons tlfls afternoon that he had been informed that the Vatican has made representations to Germany, requesting an abandonment of submarine warfare. Paris, May 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The French budget for the third quarter of 1916 exceeds one billion five hundred million dollars, minister of finance anouneed when the chamber of deputies reopened today. He asked immediate increase in duties on many commodities to meet the heavy war expenses- — DR. BURNHAM’S SAN-YAK Acta as a Living Antiseptic In ths Stomach and Intestines. San-Yak prevents self poisoning that serious illness from which st many persons of sedentary habiti and advanced age suffer. San-Yak prevents clogging of thcolon and caecum; hence its greavalue in destroying germs from undi gested animal food which are a facto, in the true cause of poisonous decom positions the bowels, causing ap pendlcltls, rheumatism, typhoid, dys entery and arterlo sclerosis or harden ed arteries. Heart trouble Is developed through self poisoning from the kidneys am. bowels. To maintain health a such poisoning must be checked, ano you can do so with the ese of San Sold by Holthouse Drug Co., Yak. Take Ban-Yak; It is the greater medicine yet known for man, womat or child. 11.00 per bottle. bold by Smith, Yager & Falk drur store, Decatur, Ind. FOR RE N't. Fields for spring crops. Inquire ol J. K. Niblick, R. r. I>. No. 8, or tele phone 6-T. 39tf FOR SALE. Early vegetable plants at Werdei Sisters, 602 Marshall street. ’Phone ■ 95t6

Special Bargains For THURSDAY, FRIDAY ANO SATURDAY THAT WILL BE OF INTEREST TO EVERY LADY. Regular SIO.OO suits - $4.95 Suits up to $23.00 - 9.95 — Suits up to $30.00 - 14.95 I coats O\ 1 Lot fancy coats - $3,98 ffIMW I 1 Lot Black and White checks 4.95 k/l/\ | 1 Lot Rose Maise and "f ~ / | Blue Golfine coats - 3.93 /I i\ 4 Every Suit and Coat Must Go li W Now, As we need the room for Our Wash Goods Department. SsfePb [0 I - - - . DISTINCTION wdrcsj j7 ■ GASS & MEIBERS STORE OF QUALITY

■ '\" ’JMF « ) /Nr tv? i f ’ SUL " I VACATION IS HERE A new Norfolk Suit is what your boy will a* new RuitforSun" wearing for school are pretty well worn out. and he w ill ne.d a new suit Tor bun day. . « v. It will make things a whole lot easier for you if he wears one of our Xtragood wear-resisting suits. Thev wear longer because they are much better made than ordinary- boys’ Eve” sS point is exka re-inforeed. The better « giving the garment a more stylish, high-qiahty appea • , r , things they do not require so much patching and sewing-up after the rough wear of the boys. WE WOULD BE GLAD TO SHOW YOU ANY TIME. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

NOTICE. Beginning Wednesday afternoon, May 3, all dental offices of the city will close every Wednesday after- * noon until November. DR. FRED PATTERSON. Dr. J. Q. NEPTUNE. DR. ROY ARCHBOLD. 102tf DR. BURT MANGOLD. i o t DEMOCRAT WANT ADS 6 PAY BIG

ANOTHER TRADE PROPOSITION Dear Friends:— A friend of ours, who owns a 50acre farm within one and one-half miles of Decatur, is desirous of moving to town, owing to ill health. He will trade for town property, if town property is nqt too expensive. Ha has an attractive farm. A very pleasing house of 8 rooms, kitchen 10x12; dining room 10x14; sitting room 16x15; library 7xß; parlor 12x14;

front porch 5x26; back porch; 3 bed rooms upstairs; good barn, chicken bouse, smoke house, etc., wire fences, fairly well tiled. An attractive suburban home. Here Is your chance to combine the pleasures of country life and city life. Call and see us (next door to postoffice) or write us. Respectfully, THE BOWERS REALTY COMPANY. FRANK M. SCHIRMEYER. FRENCH QUINN.