Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 125, Decatur, Adams County, 25 May 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 125.

FUNSTON NEEDS MORE SOLDIERS Funston Hopeful to Secure Militia of Three More States for Duty. WILL COURT MARTIAL The Texas Militiamen Who Failed to Report—European Was Desperate. (United Press Service) San Antonio, Texas, May 25 — (Special to Daily Democrat)--Gener-al Funston today changed his plans for militia distribution to meet the Carranzista movement into the section opposite the Big Bend region of Texas. The Fourth Texas infantry will be sent into the Big Bend, he announced, to guard the railroad bridges and tracks and to settlements. instead ot going to Eagle Pass. Funston contradicted advices from Washington, stating he had not asked for the Louisiana. Oklahoma and Arkansas militia at the time he requested the state troops already placed at his command. He still hopes to obtain these troops. Columbus, New Mex., May 25— (Special to Daily Democrat) —One of the Mexican bandits who killed .Ranchman P. H. Holly, at Rubio, while Holly was acting as a scout for General Pershing, has been captured at the front, according to word received here by truckmen. He is being given the third degree in an effort to obtain information as to the whereabouts of the others in the band. Holly's ranch manager was killed at the time. Twenty-five ill or accidentally wounded Amrelean soldiers arrived at the base camp hospital here today. Washington, May 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Reversing his decision of yesterday Secretary of War Baker today announced he will diroct the calling of a court martial to try the cases of 116 Texas militiamen charged with failing to present themselves for duty on the order. This reversal w’as due to the discovery of new legal points which the HayChamberlain bill would not obviate as was held yesterday. The oath required of Texas militiamen is that they shall defend the constitution and obey the orders of the Texas Governor. In these circumstances judge advocate general Crowder believes the new military bill does not render the militia law void, and that the offense if failing to present themselves for muster is not wiped out. For this reason. Baker decided upon the court martial. London. May 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)—David Lloyd George, minister of munitions, has been given full charge of the Irish situation, Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons this afternoon. Lloyd George was the unanimous choice of the cabinet, the Prime minister announced. He will devote his titne and powers in an effort to effect a. settlement between the conflicting elements in Ireland. The prime minister appealed to a’l sections of the house to refrain from discussing the Irish question while Lloyd George conducts negotiations. John Redmond, replying for the Irish party, said that if the plain failed the fault would not lie with his party. Berlin. May 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The giant German nut cracker is closing in upon Verdun ill the bioodliest fighting in al! history. The right jaw has advanced on a front three miles in the last seventvtwo hours of the mad struggle northwest of the fortress. The French have evacuated the entire Dead MifUs hill position northwest of Verdun, after sacrificing more than a whole army corps in vain efforts to hold it. Hill 304. cornerstone of the French outer defenses west of the Meuse, is now held jointly by the Germans and French. Further slight advances for the Germans in the ravines on either side will force its surrender to the right wing of the German army. London, May 25—Special to Daily Democrat)— Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Bailey, his soldier confederate were today indited for high treason by a grand jury after a brief consider- • (Continued on Page Z.)

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OPERETTA "SYLVIA” TONIGHT The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will present the operetta "Sylvia” tonight | at the Bosse opera house and a crowded house is all ready assured there being but a very few tickets remaining unpunched at the ticket hoard anil in order to accomodate those who wore not able to secure reserved seats tickets will be sold for the gallery at twenty five cents each. The operetta promises to be a very delightful entertainment and the cast and directors will certainly receive the hearty applause from the pleased audience. ELKS DOINGS TONIGHT An initiation and social session will be held at the Elks club rooms tonight. A good time is assured and all Elks are invited to attend. thecWnews Claims of Bank of Berne Against J. T. Ault Estate Were Allowed. MANY ENTRIES MADE Case is Dismissed —Judge I). E. Smith Returns from Indianapolis. Judge D. E. Smith returned from Indianapolis and couft was resumed after a several days' absence. The affidavit charging Robert J. Mann with assault and battery with intent to murder by striking his brother, John Mann, was filed in court. Mr. Mann has retained D. B. Erwin as his lawyer and will fight the case to a finish, pleading self-de-fense. In the James Wagner estate partition ease, a petition was filed for order for distribution. Summons was ordered for John W. Hendricks and James N. Fristoe. The case of William Scheimann vs. Jacob Lowenstein et al. was dismissed at the plaintiff’s cos.ts. In the case of Pearl McGill Koon vc. Decatur Egg Case Company, the defendant was ruled to answer absolute in five days. In the case of The Pfau Manufacturing Company vs. The Fort Wayne Engineering & Maiufacturing Company. appearance was entered by Peterson & Moran for the defendant. Amended counter claim and second paragraph of answer filed by defendant; rule to answer counter claim and rule to reply to second paragraph of answer. In the case of Patterson M. Hearn vs. Walter C. Crampton et al., judgment was rendered on the verdict of the jury for $234 and costs, against he defendant. The White Sewing Machine Company v». The Schaub Dowling Com pany. Demurrer by defendant to complaint. The claim of Nancy E. Hartzog against the Susannah Ritter estate, was granted in the sum of SB2 and ordered paid out of the assets of the ••state. Charles E. Grandlienard vs. Adam Biberstein. Appearance by Peterson & Moran for defendant. Demurrer* by defendant to complaint. William H. Teeple vs. Philip S. Macklin et al. Appearance by Peterson & Moran for Macklin, and Erwin for Neptune, who are ruled to answer. William H. Teeple, Rachel Teeple and Etta Rood defaulted. J. T. Merryman entered appearance for Emanuel Tricker for whom Lizzie Teeple asked that a guardian be appointed. Her petition will be heard June 1. ' The case of Edwin W. France vs. ■ John P. Hilyard was dismissed and costs paid. Several judgments were rendered ’ for the Bank of Berne against the estate of the Late John T. Ault. In each case the property of the estate 1 was first ordered exhausted before s proceeding against that of the surety. The several judgments and sureties are: $58.50; Mr. Teeter, surety; ' $172.40, Harvel Ault and Joseph ’ Peel, sureties; $57.35, Homer Charleston, surety; $451.17, Joseph Peel, 1 surety; $209, Denies and Peel, sure- ‘ tiesffi $228.83, Rieson and Peel, sureties. .. i

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, May 25, 1916.

; HAO A FINE TIME t t -<-R Brotherhood of Christian e Church Meets With Dr. C. R. Weaver. , TWO NEW MEMBERS Were Received—Excellent Program Rendered— Fine Talks. i _____ Dr. C. R. Weaver of North Fifth ’ street was host to the Brotherhood of the Christian church last evening. Two new members were cordially 1 welcomed, being the new pastor, the I Rev. J. 11. Mavity. and J. W. Rabbitt. , Harvey Segur, who has been away several months, was present, while a I ( guest was Charles Harrison, of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Mavity was a guest of Mrs. Weaver. ’ J. A. Anderson presided at the meeting and the following excellent program was given: March—Orchestra. Address of Welcome—G. T. Burk. Response—Rev. J. H. Mavity. Vocal Solo —J. E. Anderson. Waltz—Orchestra. History of the Class —William Darwechter. 1 Talk —Harvey Segur. Violin and Piano —Dorothy and Thelma Williams. Overture —Orchestra. Business Meeting. Dr. and Mrs. Weaver were assisted by Mrs. Burt Mangold in serving the t appetizing luncheon. Rev. Mavity, G. T. Burk and C. F. ' Davison were appointed members of * the committee to prepare the pro- * for the next montly meeting, 1 which will be the third Wednesday 1 in June—June 21—with Jacob J. Magley. ; A FINE PLAY: - t s “Maidens All Forlorn” Will < t be Presented by the < Mite Society i - c OF MOUNT PLEASANT c At Mallonee School Fridav c t Evening — Will Also e Have Sale. 11 < t Much interest centers about the play which will be given Friday evening, s May 26, at the Mallonee school house by the Mite society of Mt. Pleasant church. The subject of the play is ( I "Maidens All Forlorn" and the excel- t lent plot will be sustained by the fol- i lowing cast: * Maude Meredith —Helen Mann. Elizabeth Lyndon —Ruth Cline. ' Bertha Bauersdale —Iva Fuhrman. . Louise Matherson —Amelia Butler. Mrs. Maloney, landlady—Bertha Sheets. [ Jozelyn Denny, physician—J. Cline, s A ten cent social and parcels post sale will also be held in connection with the play; there will be other read--1 Ings and light, refreshments will lie served. The society invites the pub- * lie. OFFER TEN PER°CENT OF PROFIT The speedway management have I made an offer to Governor Ralston, of ' I Indiana, of ten per cent of the net profits of this year’s race as a contribution towards tire state-wide effort 3 for park) system. Met* who own and operate the speedway. C. G. Fisher, A. 5 C. Newby, F. H. Wheeler and J. A. ( Allison, are known for their public spirit and philanthrophy. Fisher is j i. the father of the Lincoln Highway 1 idea and a moving factor in most of ( the nation-wide good roads movement. , j Their daring to conceive and build the famous Indianapolis motor speed- , way is proof of their progressiveness. 6 _ DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT. B , The Moose dance will be held Fris day night instead of tonight, on ac- ; count of the home talent play at the i opera house. The dance on Friday i- night promises to be a delightful asI, fair with good music. Class starts >- at 7:30 prompt and regular dance at i- 8:30 o’clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.

"PRICE OF MALICE." Hamilton Revelle, the foremost ro mantle and dramatic star of the stagi or screen, will be seen here at th< Crystal tonight in "The Price of Mai ice,” a five-part Metro production Barbara Tennant, the charming and talented young actress, will be sea tured In this notable photoplay, which is replete with big scenes produced .upon an elaborate scale. Several of these scenes include the wrecking and sinking of a large yacht, in the ice floes of Labrador. Most of the players are taken off in life boats, but the two principals, Mr. Revelle and Miss Tennant, are tossed around in the ice floes until they succeed in getting aboard a small life raft. In “The Price of Malice” there is a strong supporting cast which includes William Davidson, who played the lead in “A Yellow Streak,” “Her Debt of Honor.” and other recent Metro wonderplays. MASONIC PLANS Special Meeting Tonight— Ossian and Poe Lodges to Come Tuesday FOR SPECIAL EVENT Knight Templar Lodges from Fort Wayne and Bluffton Here June 4. There will be a special meeting of the Masonic lodge this evening at which time the .Master Mason’s degree will be given to Mr. Penrose, a teacher, who expects to leave in a few days. Members are requested to be present tonight. Three candidates will be given the Master Mason’s degree on Decoration day at the new lodge quarters in Decatur. A special invitation has been sent to the Ossian and Poe lodges and they have accepted. Each lodge will send a good-sized delegation. The degree work will be divided among the Ossian, Poe and Decatur teams, each conferring one. William Geake, leading Mason of Indiana, will be here and the famous Scottish Rite quartet from Fort Wayne will assist in the work, which will begin at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. June 4th, Ascension day will be observed by the Decatur Masons. On that day they will have as their guests the Knight Templar lodges from Fort Wayne and Bluffton. They will attend services at the Methodist church in a body and will be entertained at the new lodge rooms for dinner. A large number of visitors are expected. ELEVEN-POUND CARP. Peter Gallogiy, engineer at the interurban power house, walked home this morning carrying an elevenpound carp, which he secured at one of the quarries last night. The fish attracted much attention as Pete carried it along. wants Treedom Effie Springer Straub Files Suit for Divorce from Harry Straub, HABITUAL DRUNKARD She Says, and Has Failed to Provide for Her—Asks SSOO Alimony. Effie M. Straub wants the marital laws severed that bind her to Harry A. Straub. L. C DeVoss, her attorney has filed the papers tn the Adaaus circuit court She wants SSOO alimony, the care of their child, Emma V. Straub and the sura of $5 a week for her support. The couple was married July 10, 1913, and she says they lived together until March 11, 1916, when Harry was convicted of petit larceny and sent to the state penal farm for ninety-five days, besides being fined, she says he was an habitual drunkard and failed to provide for her, although he wat strong and able bodied, spending hit earnings in dissipation and drunken ness, and that she. was obliged to sup port herself by day’s earnings.

HE TRYS TO DIE © _________ e 1 Ft. Wayne Authorities Say •i Ot Syphers Tried to Kill lh Himself, d >f d SYPHERS SAYS NOT e „ r. t Will be Taken to County „ Farm for Treatment— Is Cut Up Badly. a— - '■ Ot Syphers of this county, was re- „ turned to the sheriff today by the Ali. len county authorities, with the information that he attemped to commit suicide in Allen county the early part . of the week. Syphers’ throat is cut from side to side and each wrist is gashed. He is . not in a dangerous condition, however, and maintains that another pers-n did the cutting, but does not kno v who. According to the information reach- , ing local officials Syphers has been staying in Monroeville, and that is where the alleged attempt at suicide' 1 was made. He later was taken to the Allen county poor farm where he remained in the hospital until his identity was learned. Then the county officials returned him here. He is in , jail here today but will probably be taken to the county farm for further treatment. Syphers’ injuries look bad. The cuts however, are not deep, or else death ‘ would have undoubtedly resulted. He steadfastly maintains that he was attacked by another person. No legal ■ action will be instituted. mission’ field I • Vera Segur Monroe and Her Husband, the Rev. Harry Monroe, to GO TO ALASKA As Missionaries—Rev. Monroe to Leave in June— Wife Next Spring. Harvey Segur left this morning for Angola where he will visit with relatives, and where tomorrow he will meet his daughter, Vera, wife of the lev. Harry Monroe, and their two- ■ year-old daughter. Rev. Monroe will be graduated this > June from Hiram college, where he 1 has been fitting himself to be a mis- ‘ sionary. He will leave next month for Alaska where he will enter a new . missionary field. He expects to leave Seattle, June 25, and will arrive at I Anchorage, Alaska, July 3, where he will be stationed. He will remain there ten months and will then return 1 here for his wife and child who will accompany him to the mission field. His wife, Vera Segur Monroe, is the eldest daughter of Harvey Segur, and formerly lived in this city. Mrs. Monroe was also a student at Hiram and I fitted herself to be an assistant missionary. ~ TO GET INCREASE. Washington, D. C., May 25—It will be of interest to all rural carriers in Indiana to learn that the senate committee on postoffices and postroads has just voted into the postoffice apI propriation bill a provision under , which each of the 42,000 rural mail , carriers in the United States will receive the SIOO increase In salary which they failed to get last year because of the inability of congress to agree on the postoffice bill. If this action stands the SIOO will be a permanent addition to each carrier's ’ salary. r g NO PAPER NEXT TUESDAY. u On account of Decoration day there e will be no issue of the Daily Demoe crat next Tuesday. The news of the d day will be covered on Wednesday, s " — OWNS A FORD. 18 I- Roy Baker today received a Ford p- runabout from the Kalver-Noble garage.

• NEW SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ■ Clarence E. fleck is the’ name o the man who has been hired as su perintendent of the Berne schools foi * next year. The school hoard com pleted arrangements in respect tc this yesterday. Mr Beck is a man ol twenty-seven years. He has taught two terms as principal and two years as superintendent. The past twe years he was in charge of the largest ' and oldest consolidated high school In Delaware county, the Royerton consolidated high school. The new superintendent is a graduate of the Standard Normal college of this state from which he holds the degrees of B. A and B. O. His wife, too, has had some training in oratory. This completes the list of teachers for next year. All those appointed previously have accepted their positions. —Berne Witness. DEATH JELIEVES Mrs, Sarah Hendricks, Sister of Mrs. Lavina King, Died Last Night AT DAUGHTER'S HOME At Berne, Following Stroke of Paralysis—Funeral Friday Afternoon. Mrs. Sarah Hendricks, widow of Joseph Hendricks, tied at 11:15 last evening at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Mary Meyers, at Berne, after an Illness of several months, following a stroke of paralysis. She was sixtynine years old and well known over the county. She was a sister of Mrs. Lavina King of this city, who went to Berne at midnight, arriving shortly after her sister’s death. Mrs. Hendricks is survived by two sons, Theodore and John Hendricks of this county, and one daughter, Mrs. Meyer's; three sisters. Mrs. King of this city, Mrs. Samuel Workinger and Mrs. Ed Waller of Convoy; four brothers, George, William, John and Dorwin Drake. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Evangelical church at Berne. Interment at the Studabaker cemetery. INSURANCE LECTURE FRIDAY. Messrs. Heuet and Fitch of Fort Wayne will speak at the court room morrow evening on a subject of much interest to every business man and every property owner, telling you just how and why the new rates were made, and how you can reduce that rate. These men have a statewide reputation and they will have good sound business talks that should be of interest to every citizen here. You are invited to be present. CONDITION IS SERIOUS. Charles S. Niblick returned last evening from Fort Wayne, where he visited Mrs. Catherine Gloss, who took seriously sick yesterday, and who for a few hours was not expect-! ed to live. Mr. Niblick states that ■ her condition is very critical, and I that the outcome was very doubtful. Mrs. Closs is one of the pioneer residents of this city. She went to Fort Wayne about three weeks ago to visit with her son, Jacob. NEW TAILORING SHOP. The Vance & Hite clothing company has rented part of the second floor about their store and will this week install an up-to-date clothing and pressing establishment. An expert tailor and presser from Chicago has been engaged and the firm guarantees good work. Attention will also be given to the ladies’ garments. The shop will probably open tomorrow. WAITE TO TESTIFY (United Press Service) New York, May 25—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Dr. Arthur Warrer Waite will take the stand in his owr , defense in his trial for the murder ol i his father-in-law. Walter R. Deuel - counsel for Waite made this statemcni t today in his opening address to the jury. Deuel also definitely outlinec the defense on grounds of insanity. ■ — - NO RAISE BY BARBERS. 8 '• The rumor about raising hair cutt e to 35c is a mistake. The barber; '• have never discussed the matter al any of their meetings, and we know there will be no raise in the price. II I will remain at 25c. I FRED RANCHER, Pres. LESTER BAUGHMAN, Sec’y.

Price, Two Cents.

:TO HIS SISTER u- r , 1 >r 11 Bob Galbreath Gives Half o >f of Estate—Remainder it ■s to His Brothers O It >1 AND OTHER HEIRS n __ v e Asks That E. Burt Lenhart f Serve as Executor—Qualified—s2o,ooo Bond. r ■ • The will of Robert Galbreath, who ’’ died recently at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harriet Mann, in Fort ) Wayne, was brought here today and ) submitted to probate in the Adams circuit court. The instrument was executed August 23, 1913, being wit- . nessed by E. H. Underwood and S. D. Smith. Customary payments for all debts and expenses of last illness and the funeral are provided for. He asks , that all property, both real and personal, be converted into money as soon as possible after his death, by > his executor, and the same paid as follows: To the beloved sister, Harriet Mann, in consideration of kindness and for furnishing a home and care for him during illness, one-half; to each of his brothers. George W. and John C. Galbreath, one-sixth; to 1 a niece and nephew. Thomas Wilda t Deen and Edith Gilbert, (nee Deen), , children of his deceased sister, Sari ah, each one-twelfth. He asks that ; 1 his good friend, E. Burt Lenhart, -I serve as executor. Mr. I<enhart quallr tied today, giving $20,000 bond. 'Pho . estate consists of about $3,000 per--1 sonal estate and $6,000 real estate. WERE "suspicious 3 Jln Their Actions—Three Men, One Disguised as a Woman, Frighten ) t ——* i THE NEIGHBORHOOD Os West Ward School Playt I ground—Prowl Around Amos Fisher Home. I Three young men, one disguised as a woman, prowling around the Amos Fisher home on Tenth street, north of the west ward school play ground in a suspicious way, succeeded in frightening the little Fisher girls and the women of the neighborhood last evening between 8:30 and 9:00 o’clock. Whether their purpose was only to frighten the children of the playground whom it is said get somewhat noisy at times, or whether they intended ! breaking into the Fisher) home, is unI known. Neither is their identity known. Mrs. Fisher had gone to Eaton to a wedding, and Mr. Fisher hnl left the girls on the playground with others, until he went down town for a short time When the girls, with others, went to the house from the playground they were surprised and frightened to see the three strangers prowling around. Running to the M. X Welker , home, next door, they informed sev- . eral women there, of the presence of > the strangers On looking out, one - man was visible standing at the front 1 door of the Fishers; the other two, i. presently came around from the south '• side of the house. ; After standing and prowling around for some time, they walked down the street. According to the neighbors the man dressed, as a woman was ridiculous in appearance, e- - tall and slender and wearing a n long light dress and dark jacket. i( Speaking in a coarse voice, he asked , (he children on the Welker porch as >1 )t he passed, what they were doing there ! and grumbled. The two men followd ed “him” down the street, and at intervals walked back, and finally at one time, they stopped and peeped into the Fishers’ windows, and swearing [s to each other, said that "Nobody is st home, yet.” Frightened as badly as lt the children, the wdmen made no inw vestigation, at close quarter's, but by It the time that Mr. Fisher arrived at the house, they hod gone, and there w»s no evidence of their having attempted to break into the house.