Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 125, Decatur, Adams County, 25 May 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT suaa., '.a i—*' «r »*.. —j= Published Cv»ry Evening Kxcept Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LBW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Par Weak, by carrier 10 cent® Par Tear, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Tear, by mall 22.50 8 ingle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postofflce tn Decatur, ndlana, as second-class matter. Three dandy days in a row, and say, but the farmers are busy, and the outlook for fair crops are good. More proof that this is the finest community in the best state of the greatest country on God's footstool. ! Buy it in Decatur, no difference | what you want, you should patronise the merchants who help you in keeping up the schools, the churches, the roads, the community. When you do so you have an a'pportunity to get that money back. You don’t when you send it away. Do your trading at home, whether it’s a small item or a big one. A well known business man told us this morning that he had received word from a number of the men who have left here -this spring to secure work elsewhere, stating that they would much prefer to be back here, and asking for information if a demand should arise for labor. Sure, it’s the best town on earth, and we ought to provide the work. “Uncle” Joe Cannon has sailed calmly to harbor at eighty, which reminds us that John Wesley was at th ( e height of his eloquence at eightyeight. Michael Aiigelo painted his greatest picture at eighty. General Von Molke was still w“aring the uniform at eighty-eight. George Bancroft was writing deathless history after eighty. Herbert Spencer, Tallyrand and Voltaire were giving out great ideas at eighty. Tennyson wrote his greatest poem. “Crossing the Bar,” at eighty-three.—Hartford City News. Whistling! Going through the graveyard of dead ambitions a number of eminent politicians are now seeing ghosts of missed opportunities. But they are whistling to keep up their courage, claiming everything in sight and a great deal more. For the real situation as to the republican li.niunation for the presidency is that not one of the contenders has any clear idea as to what his chances are. They a»e all going round on the politicaf razzl’e-dazzfe, now up, now down, and ttbt one knows whether he will kind at tl»e bead of the ticket or be flung sprawling tar out at reach of the alluring prize.—Rochester Sentinel. If fifty Decatur business men, manSPORT SHIRTS Plain cream, white and fancies in the latest patterns/ SI.OO. This is going to be a large season for this style of shirts and you want to get in on them while the stock is complete. Silk shirts are more popular than veer before and if you look our stock over we feel certain that we have a silk shirt that will suit you at $2.50 to $5.00. And do not overlook our hat department as it is brim full of things that you will be interested in. Both straws and felts, sl, $1.50, $2, $3 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY ,

ufacturers, farmers and citizens will !j unite in an effort to improve busi- ’ ness conditions in this community, and will hold a meeting onee or twice a week so ra year, an deach try to suggest some idea that will aid, you wouldn't know this city at the end of i that time. What we need worse than 1 anything else is a working spirit. We have talked to several dozen men on the Subject and' we have yet to find the first one unwilling to help, hut there seems to >be a- lack of cooperation. a leading spirit that will unite them and make their work count. In other cities the only discouragement is to secure men to do the work and there is no reason for us not going forward this year. Fifty fighters for Decatur can put this town on the map and there will be a different attitude here the minute they start to work. »rnnntMininniii»uaTkt.MWiKiiimap DOINGS IN SOCIETY t kvwnwiiiiniiMitwpiiwtiiiiiiieiiiiiiiiiw WEEK’B SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Bible Club —Mrs. Robert Case. Mt. Pleasant Mite Society—Mrs. George Dutcher. Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. Charles Knapp. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. Harvey Harruff. U. B. Box Social —At William Trim Home. Baptist Aid —Mrs. Ira Bodie. Tri Kappas—Ruby and Rutu Parrish. C. W, B. M.—Mrs. Mavity. Friday. Eastern Star Initiation. Lutheran Ladies' Aid —All day session at school house. Mite Society—At M. E. Church. Christian Aid —Mrs. John Barnett. Mite Social and Play—Mallonee School. Saturday. U. B. Pastry Sale—Gas Office. C. E. Parcels Post Sale —Old Laundry Building. Promises may get friends, but it is performances that keep , them.—Ex. The following program will be given Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the meeting of the Mite society in the M. E. church parlors, when the section of which Mesdames Charles Yager and Mel Butler are ehairmen. entertains: Piano solo, Celia Andrews; music by ladies’ quartet, comprising Mesdames P. B. Thomas, B. J. Rice C. L. Walters. J. W. Vail; reading. Eva Augenbaugh; violin and piano. Thelma and Dorothy Williams; vocal solo. Hope Hoffman: piano duet, Vera and Mabel Hower. The Bible club will meet this evening with Mrs. Robert Case. W. H. Fledderjohann and family were guests over night of the Isaac Everett family, south of the city. They left this morning early by automobile for their future home at Columbus, Ohio. They expected to eat dinner at the reservoir at Celina. Ohio, at noon today and pursue their way to Columbus. Mrs. Fred Schaub entertained the Wednesday Five Hnudred club and a number of other guests at cards and luncheon yesterday afternoon. Prizes were carried off by Mesdames Herman Gillig. Fred AsJTbaucher and James Arnold. Mrs. Schaub was assisted by her sister. Kynt Voglewede, in serving the refreshments. Mrs. Lawrence Kteinhenz has invited the club to meet with her in two weeks. Mrs Henry Moyer's Sunday school class was entertained by Mrs. Frank Keller yesterday. An ice cream social to be given in June and a parcels post sale some time this summer, were planned for. The members responded to the roll call with a Bible verse The luncheon was very tasty and nicely served by Mrs. Keller. The .Civic Improvement societv met at the library yesterday and allowed bills relating to the slides and other departments. Mrs. C. V. Connell, chairman of the market committee, announced her assistants, and while the day for the opening of the market has not been set, it will probably be in two weeks. Miss Anna Winnes, chairman of the flower contest committee, will announce the prizes offered soon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McConnell entertained at a six o’olook dinner last evening for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fledderjohann wlio will this week leave for Columbus, Ohio, to make their home. Besides the honored guests plates for the following w’ere set: Mr. and Mrs. John Spuhler and Miss Ercie Dull of Glennjore, Ohio. NOTICE. Every member of the Co-workers’ I class is requested to meet with Prof. < W. E. Beery at the church at S • o’clock this evening. Business of im- ( portance. MEL J. BUTLER. , (

FUNSTON NEEDS MORE SOLDIERS (CONTJNUED FROM PAGE ONE) atlon of the evidence in the preliminary hearings. In charging the grand jury Chief Justice Reading declared that high treason was "the gravest crime against English laws.” GRAFT CASE DRAGS. (United Press Service) Muncie, Ind., May 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —In a stuffy court room here this afternoon attorneys in the Williams “city graft” case worked heard to get a jury before evening. The net result of more than two days examination of special veniremen is three jurors. Then the court adjourned at noon today the defense had utilized seven of its allotted ten peremptory challenges while the state had used only six. Unconfirmed reports here are to the effect that Joseph Roach of Terre Haute, who assist’d I in the prosecution of Mayor Don M j Roberts and others, in the election fraud cases at Terre Haute recently, has been employed to assist the state. The state’s attorneys claim to know nothing of the authenticity of the, rumor. Attorneys for the defense as , sect they will spring several big apprises in the course of the trial. STOPS PRIZE FIGHT. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, May 25 —-(Special to Daily Democrat)—Prosecutor Rucker today obtained in the superior court a restraining order directed against the promoters of the Jack Dillon-Gun-boat Smith “boxing contest” scheduled to be held Monday night preceeeding the speedway races. Rucker acted following receipt of a letter from Governor Ralston calling his attention to the fact that many citizens were maintaining that the contest was a prize fight. The governor asked Rucker to take action. A hearing will be held Monday. METHODISTS MAKE RULE. (United Press Service) Saratoga. N. Y„ May 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Methodist general conference voted 434 to 360 this afternoon to retain the rule that Methodists may not play cards, dance or attend theaters. The conference adopted a rule prohibiting al! debate on the question. Thia was done to avoid the possibility of too warm a debate and ensuing publicity, it is understood. WILL GO OVER ROUTE. Mr. F. S. Mitchell, of Bellefontaine. Ohio, will arrive here this afternoon to make a trip over the proposed route of the T. & O. C„ between here and Fort Wayne. He represents the men who are back of this proposition and who mean to build the railroad during the next year. DEATH OF CHILD A girl, baby, of Mr. and Mrs. William Draper of Patterson street, was born dead al nine o’clock this morning The funeral will be held tomorrow, with probably a short service at the house and burial in the Reynolds cemetery There are three other children and daughters in the family

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EAST BUFFALO. East Buffalo. N. Y„ May 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Receipts, 1,920; shipments, 570; official to New York yesterday, 760; hogs closing steady. Medium and heavy, [email protected]; one load, $10.35; yorkers. $10.20© $10.25; mostly. $9.75; roughs. $9.0(1@ $9.10; stags, [email protected]; cattle, 125; steady; sheep dull; top lambs, $ll.OO. » > • G, T. BURK. Wheat ..SI.OB Wheat SI.OB Oats, No. 3, white 35c Rye 75c Parley ~.65c NIBLICK & CO. Eggs 20c Butter 20c@25c FULLENKAJWP'B. Fggs 20c Butter 20c@25c BERLING’S. •ndian Runner docks Chiokena 11c Fowls 10c Ducks 8c Geese ........... Sc Toting turkey* ..............._j.l4s Old Tom turkeys ......10c Old Hen turkeys ..... ..j.lOe

CHICAGO’S Y. M. C. A. HOTEL. We are asked to call your attention to a si»eciul now enterprise qf the Yoifng Men's Christian association in Chicago. It is the opening of the Y. M. C. A. hotel in that city, for the accommodation, primarily, of young men who go to Chicago as transient visitors; or who go there to remain and who can be temporarily housed in clean, comfortable quarters until they have time to find a permanent home. It may appear that such an institution has a very remote relation to ally interests we may have; and’ if we consider it merely as a Chicago hotel/ that relationship may be really very remote. But this is not merely an-, other Chicago hotel. It affords young men who go to that city, who may not ■ be financially able to go so the highpriced hotels, a refuge from the usual small hotel, which is generally an unclean place, morally and in other I respects. Chicago is a large city; like all , large cities it offers many advantages | to residents and visitors; but like alii large cities, it also offers many temptations to evil; and young men, strangers in such a city, without home safeguards, with loneliness and lack )f tried friendships, are more than I usually susceptible at such time to I the attractions of evil. The Y. M. C. A. of Chicago has built this hotel for such men; men and women of wealth gave a vast sum of money to help build it. at a cost of $1,350,000. The building is 19 stories in height, it has 1.821 bed rooms comfortably furnished, warmed. lighted; with place for entertain ] ment in the form of moving pictures. | lectures, etc. It is not a commercial enterprise; ; the rates for guests are very low. It is not intended as a place for permanent residence but rather as a clearing for newcomers to a great city. Our interest in it will appear when we know of young men going to Chicago who may find this Y. M. C. A. hotel a place for refuge and for comfort on their arrival. And we should also feel the general interest of all good people in anything that seems ■ to be an advance in the upbuilding of the moral forces of the world. o MORE HIGH COST OF LIVING. Increased prices in the cost of loving became evident again today when the prices of ice cream sodas, when ice cream is included was boosted to ten cents by the various fountain;. Sundaes and other special dishes will be ten cents, while pjpin ice cream dnd soda without cream and soft drinks will remain at five cents The increase is forced upon the dealers because of the excessive cost of the ingredients . ■ o MUNCIE WAS CHOSEN. (United Press Service) Marion. Ind.. May 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Muncie was chosen for the 1917 meeting place of the state association of Elks at the dos-' ing business session of the state convention here today Kokomo and j Vincennes also made bids for next I year’s meeting. The Anderson ritualistic team was awarded first prize. Robert E. Scott of Linton was elected president. JAMES FULTON SINKING. A message from Portland to Mrs. Robert Blackburn this morning gave the word that James Fulton, well

Old Roosters Butter, packing stock ..18* Eggs 20c Above prices are tor poultry free from feed FORNAX MILLING CO. ' Corn 93c Corn 95c Oats, No. 3 white ...,35c to 40c Rye 75c KALVER’S MARKETS. Wool 35c , Beef hides 14c Calf hides 15c Tallow 5c Sheep pelts ' 50c@$1.5U LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET. Chickens -. lie Indian Runner ymcss $e Fowls 10c Ducks 9c Geese 8c Young turkeys 14c Old Tom Turkeys 11c Old Ben Turkeys 11c Old Roosters 5c Eggs 20c Butter 20c@25c Above price* »-re tor poultry tree fr*m feed. DECATUR cncrtMERY CO. Butterfat, delivered 30%c Buttefrat, in country 27%c Butterfat, at station 28Vic

John Meredith of Liberty Township Ind. says his wife has been sorely alii icted with Neu rites or Rheumatism for forty years. He will tell you that San-Yak has given her more relief than any remedy she has ever taken. PETER McAFEE of Rockcreek Township Ind. says it has entirely driven Neuritis out of his system J JOHN CARLISLE of Bluffton will tell you the same. Jos. I). Beery of Decatur, solicitor for the Ft. Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette, says San Yak I cured him of kidney trouble and rheumatism, in his arms and shoulders. L. C. Heim of Decatur, Ind., insurance and real estate man, says San Yak is the right medicine for the kidneys and rheumatism. We could tell you of others in Decatur and Adams county. FOR SALE ONLY BY Smith, Yager and Falk.

known business man of that place, was sinking very rapidly after an eleven weeks' siege with Bright’s disease. Robert Blackburn, jr„ went to Portland this afternoon to be with the family.

MAY BARGAIN SALE AT BERNSTEIN’S Studebaker Block, Decatur, Ind. Two Doors South of Interurban Station. Bargains Galore! Now is the time to buy and save money. Below are onlv a few Special Bargains. Hundreds of others in the store. Safe of the Best Quality of Dry Goods, Shoes, Ladies’ and Gents’ FurnishinQuality of Dry Goods, Sho Extra Special! Only 15 doz. left of Ladies'Light and Dark Kimona Sleeve Anrons. regular 50c quality. Come early and not riicinn.nntori A »iv

BED SPREADS, 98c. Bed Spreads, full size, without fringe, regular $1.50 value. May Bargain Sale 98c LADIES' FURNISHINGS. I Ladies’ Kimona Sleeve Aprons, light or dark, regular 50c value. May Bargain Sala 39c Crepe Kimonas. Persian patterns, regular $1.50 value. Maj' Bargain Sale 98c House Dresses and Wrappers, regular $1.50 and $1.25 values, Special for this sale 98c , Ladies’ Black Heather Bloom and Sateen Petticoats. assorted styles, regular $1.50 values, May Bargain Sale 98c 75c value Gingham Petticoats, special for this safe 48c 75c Ladies’ Kimona Sleeve Aprons, elastic waist and button side, special for this sale 49c LADIES’ SHOES. Ladies' White Canvas 2-strap Oxfords, high or low heal, special Maj’ Bargain Sale $1.25 Ladies' 2-strftP, all patent Oxfords, all new lasts, high or low heel. all sizes. May Tiargain Sale ..$1.75 $3.00 Ladies’ patent or Gun Metal, faucj’ strap 'Pumps, all latest styles, May Bargain Sale ....$2.39 $3.00 Ladies’ Patent or Gun Metal, fancy strap Pumps, all latest styles. May Bargain Sale ... .$£.39 All latest Babj’ Doll Pumps, all sizes, 2% to 6%, May Bargain Sale $1.98 JJ3.00 Ladies’ Patent or Kid Pumps, also 2-strap Patent and Gun Metal Oxfords, all the latest styles $2.45 Special! Ladies’ Vici Kid. patent tip, blucher shoe, May Bargain Sale $1.75 $2.50 Ladies’ Gun Metal, patent or viei kid. button or blucher shoe, May Bargain Sale .” $1.93 Misses' Patent Babj’ Doll Pumps, all sizes, 12 to 2, May Bargain Sale \ $1.45 Child's Patent Baby Doll Pumps, all i sizes, 8% to 11%, May Bargain ■. Sale $1.25 i Child’s Patent Baby Doll Pump, all j ’ sizes, 5 to 8, May Bargain I: S al e 89c, $1,15 p

JOIN THE STRAW HATTED THRONG 4k Every day you carry your felt on your brow is a day of needless discomfort. Come in today and get one of our new Panamas, Leghorns or Sailors, they are our choice, for summer. They will be the choice of the big army of well-dressed hat wearers who depend on the newest styles and highest quality m summer head wear. Prices sl, $1.50, $2, $3, $3.50, $5. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boy’s. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MAY 26 AND 27 Sensational Moving Pictures of the EUROPEAN WAR , Official only authentic war photoplay of the BERLINER LOCAL ANZEIGER Germany's Greatest newspaper, taken on both German fronts . special permission of the Great German General Staff Lecture by F. W. Seellg of 25 per cent of not profits to Emden, Germany , German War Orphans ADULTS. 25c. Children, 10c Democrat Want Ads Always Bring Results.

I • wmv. 1» anu HUI Men’s Dress Shoe. Gun Metal. Lace, Maj' Bargain Sale ...........$1.93 Men’s Gun Metal. Button or Blucher Shoe, all new lasts, regular $3.00 value. May Bargain Sale ....$2.45 Men's Good Vici Kid Blucher Shoe, May Bargain Sale $2.45 Men’s Good Heavy Work Shoe, all solid, Maj’ Bargain Sale .... $1.93 $2.50 Men’s Elk Skin Shoe, black or tan. Maj’ Bargain Sale ....$1.98 Men’s Good Heavy Work Shoe, aB solid leather, in tan or black MEN’S OXFORDS. $3.4*0 Men’s Gun Metal Oxfords, all new styles. May Bargain Sale $2.45 $3.50 and s4.ou Men’s Gun Metal or Tan, Button Oxfords, latest styles May Bargain Sale . ..$2.98 LADIES’ WAISTS, 98c. Just received, a new shipment of • Ladies’ White Shirt Waists, in organdies, voiles and silks waists cannot be duplicated for less ti.an $1.50 to $1.75, special for this sale onlj - gg c LACE CURTAINS, 98c PAIR White or Ecru Nottingham Lace Curtain. 3 vds. lons regular $1.50 and °isL2s value’ May Bargain Sale, pair g ßc dry goods. A large assortment of 7c Dress Lawns, flowered and figured special for this sale, yard . All Standard Calico, yard Apron Ginghams, all sizes cheeks 7c and 8c quality. May Bargain Sale, yard - W E‘ te J able Lillen ’ 35c quality C May Bargain Sale, yard . 50c Table Linen, May Bargain Sale Ya.™ 30. A new line of fancy Organdies and Batiste, for summer dresses. 15c quality, special for this sale, yd lOr Buy- your Dress Ginghams, now all new patterns, only, yard in r BAREFOOT SANDALS, 49c Buy your Sandals now,- GOO pair size 2 to Misses Size 2 Barefoot Sandals, all sizes, from Oll 'j CORSETS! CORSETS' I ' C orleU Ul I>riCeS °“ C B A ‘ a Spirite $1.50 Front Lace"tt>rgets, only op,. $1.25 Corsets, .only $ .50 Corsets, only "

uv uisappoiniea, oniv -vw SPECIAL! SPECIAL!! I . Men's Work Shirts, all sizes. 14% , to 17, full size, 50 dozen to pick i from, regular 50c shirts. May Br.rgain Sale 38c i Men's Dress Shirts, made with the new collar, also sport shirts, all I sizes. 14% to 17, regular 75c grade, special 45c I $1.50 and $1.25 Men’s Kahki Pants, while they last, only 98c Men s Dress Pauts, ail new spring * Patterns .$',.98 and $1.49 UNBLEACHED MUSLIN, 5c YARD. Good heavy L’nbleached Muslin, regular 6c and 7c value. Maj ; Bargain Sale, yard 5c MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. loc value Ladies’ Fancy Lace or Embroidery trimmed. Button I ront Gowns or Slipovers, spec ial for this sale 48c Ladies’ Muslin Slipover Gowns, edged in blue, 65c value, special tor this sale 39c 50c Fancy Lace or Embroidery Trimmed Corset. Covers, special for this sale ; 23c 65c Ladles' Fancy Corset Covers late and insertion trimmed, only 39c Ladies’ Fancy Muslin Drawers, em broidery trimmed, only 23c Ladies' Chemise, neatly trimmed with lace and embroidery edging special for this sale 48c and 98c SLuO Princess Slips, made of fine Nainsook De. Embroidery flounce, May Bargain Sale ...98c Special! $1.50 and $2.00 La dies White Petticoats, made of fine cambric, with deep embroidery or lace flounce, special for Ulis sule 98c WINDOW SHADES, EACH 21c. Green Window Shades, oil colors. 6 ft. long, fun width, regular 35c r ft Kra ‘* e ' May Bargain Sale 21c •'it Window Shades, with tring'' special for this sale 35c . MEN’S UNDERWEAR. wen s Shirts and Drawers, in cream or dark, regular 35c grade ■nay Bargain Sale, each 2?; Men s or Porisknit Vn“>n Suit, regular 75c grade, May I Bargain Sale 4«c