Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 139, Decatur, Adams County, 12 June 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 139.

MEXICAN RAID AT WEBB TEXAS Three Mexican Raiders are Killed and Five Captured in Today’s Raid AT WEBB, TEXAS ■ 1 Troops and Militia Being Rushed to Scene—Note to Carranza. {United Press Service) Laredo, Texas, June 12—(Special to Daily 'Democrat)—Three Mexican raid ers were reported killed and five capture 4 by soldiers and citizens following a raiders attempt to bum the International and Great Northern railroad tresle at Webb, Texas, north of Laredo.

A posse of ranchers were reported engaging the raiders between Wehb and Cactus and killiing three. There were no American casualities. Webh is twenty miles from Laredo on the International and Great Northern railroad. Two bandits were captured at the bridge one of them a captain, according to reports here. Two others were brought to Loredo and jailed under a heavy guard. Another raider is reported to be in jail at Webb. Several truck loads of American regulars and Texas militia left here mediately for the scene of the raid and spread out. hoping to head off the Mexicans on their way back to the border.

Washington. June 12—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The president’s answer to the latest Carranza note demanding troops withdrawals or "explanation of their presence in view of their present idleness” will go to the first chiif this week—before Wilson is renominated at Saint Louis. ( The note will politely but flatly refuse a withdrawal or even a rearrangement of American troops. It was practically completed today. Among reasons cited for no withdrawal of troops now, the president will emphasize the fact that the murderers of Americans at Santa Ysabel not only have not been punished but have not been apprehended. It will recite also recent raids on American soil. Washingtn, June 12—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Conditions in Mexico have become so serious in the past few days, the administration is considering formally calling the attention of Carranza to the situation. This was formally announced at the state department today. Columbus, New Mex., June 12— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Rising anti-American feeling is sweeping Chihuahua, according to American refugees who left their mines and ranches in the vicinity of'Chihuahua City and sought safety with the expeditionary forces. Reports today stated that Mexican agitators were traveling from village to village south of the American lines making incendiary speeches against the “gringoes." BIG RUSSIAN DRIVE. London. June 12— (Special to Daily Democrat)— The Russian drive has been checked at one point but continues to sweep on at every other section of the eastern front, according to official reports today. One thousand three hundred prisoners were taken by the Austro-Germans, who repulsed a' Russian attack northwest of Boczacz, the German war office reported this afternoon. An official statement from Petrograd announces that the Russians have captured Demidovka, fifteen miles west of Bubno. The Russian embassy in London announced that the Russians have captured two entire divisions near Czernovitz. London, June to Daily Democrat)—The complete rout of the Austrian army near Czernovitz was announced here today by the Russian embassy. Two entire divisions with all their generals, artillery and amunition ware captured. The Russians are in full pursuit, the Cossacks overrunning the territory at the rear of the fleeing armies Rome, June 12-(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Italian armies today (Cont’nued"on page 2)

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THREE HUNDRED KNIGHTS. The annual custom of the Knights of Columbus to attend mass and receive holy communion ni a body was observed yesterday by the local council when nearly three hundred members marched from the hall to the St. Mary's Catholic church to attend the ( services. Sunday’s turnout was one of the largest in the history of the lodge. HOP THURSDAY NIGHT. There will be a big dance given in the assembly room of the Moose lodge on Thursday night of this week to which the public is'cordfally invited. A good time is assured. Mr. Schurger will have dancing class at 7:30 and the regular dance will start at 8:30. MOO® TOIID Democratic National Convention Will Probably Make it Easy for FATHERLESS MOOSERS To Come in—To Prevent Federal Judges from Running for Office. (By Lowell Mellette) St. Louis, June 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—That overtures will be made to the progressive party to join the democratic standard under Woodrow Wilson was learned today. Democratic leaders here preparatory to the convention Wednesday would not deny the report that attempts will be made by the democrats to adopt the fatherless progressive party. Just what steps the democrats will take to attract the leaderless progressives was not definitely known but it was suggested that the platform may be framed with the idea of drawing the progressive vote for Wilson.

One thing done at a conference of leaders yesterday, it was learned, was to check off the probable democratic platform against the position adopted by the progressives last week. Washington, D. C., June 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—To fire what is expected to be the opening gun of his coming campaign, Ryesident Wilson leaves this afternoon at 4:27 for New York. He will board the Mayflower there for West Point to present diplomas to future generals and make an address. Mrs. Wilson will accompany the president. St. Louis. June 12—(Special to Daliy Democrat) —Chairman William F. McCoombs of the democratic national committee announced today that he has prepared a resolution to submit to the platform committee for a plank demanding a constitutional amendment that would prevent any federal judge from being elected to any other office. The resolution is a direct outgrowth of the nomination of Justice Hughes by the republican convention but it is intended to be so broad that even district federal judges would be barred from other offices. Among the tentative planks in the democratic platform there is none on the subject of one term for president. William Jennings Bryan was responsible for the 1912 plank declaring a single term, but Bryan will have no voice in the present convention and the platform will say nothing as to presidential terms.

The platform will cite the handling of both the European and Mexican situations by the democratic administration as having preserved peace and at the same time upheld American honor. (By Perry Arnold) St. Louis. June 12, —(Special to the Dail? Democrat) —The advance guard of the democratic party gathered here today preparatory to the national convention which convenes here Wednesday for the first time in sixteen years with an absolutely unanimity of opinion on its ticket, its platform and its campaign. Nothing but optomism pervades the city—even the citizens of the city themselves being optomistic. The democratic national committee met today to hear one contest involving the national committeeman from Texas. There was not enough fight in this contest to arouse any excitement and the prospect was that the committee would merely mark time for a day or so, discuss it and finally (Continued on Page z.)

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, June 12, 1916.

PROGRAMJN FULL Is Announced for Tenth Annual Commencement of Common Schools OF ADAMS COUNTY To be Held Saturday Morning, June 17, pt Berne—- . Address and .Music. County School Superintendent E. S. Christen has completed the program for the tbnth annual commencement of the common schools of Adams county, to be held at the auditorium.

Berne, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock June 17. At this time 204 young people wil receive diplomas. The invitations are very pretty affairs, in booklet form, tinted with the class colors, pale yellow and lavender, and tied with lavender ribbon. The class motto is: ’’Higher, Still Higher.” Music will be furnished by the Mangold-Williams orchestra. The program in full: The National Cadets, Brown —Orchestra. Invocation —Rev. J. O. Mosier. Solo—Miss Kathryn Egly. The Eagle’s Nest, Isenman—Orchestra, Duet —Miss Kathryn Egly, Mrs. Carl T._ Habegger. Class Address, "Preparing for Citizenship in a Democracy”—Rev. Harry Grannison Hill, of Indianapolis. Presentation of Diplomas—E. S. Christen, County Superintendent. The Moscow, Evans —Orchestra. Benediction—Rev. P. H. Schroeder. The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa—Orchestra.

CAN BE_CURED Dr. H. F, Costello Gives Interesting Facts Concerning Cancer AND ITS PREVENTION Before Medical Association Cancer is Curable, But Act Quickly.

The Adams County Medical society met with Drs. Parrish and Rayl at Monroe Friday evening and listened to a very interesting paper on the subject of “Cancer,” by Dr. H. F. Costello; pertinent with profitable practical points to the medical profession and also of especial value to the public irf general in the effort to lessen the increase of this terrible enemy of humanity. The subject of cancer is of a great deal of interest, both as to its cause and also, its clinical manifestations. Its etiology has been discussed for centuries and although progress has been made in tracing the histogenic origin of cancer, the real cause is still unknown. Our interest in cancer is due to the great number of cases that occur and also to the fact that this disease is increasing by leaps and bounds. As to certain qualities of cancer, Dr. Woods’ direct and positive opinions are entitled to a great deal of weight. He says cancer is not a germ disease. Cancer is not contagious, and that dressings used on a cancer should be burned, not because of cancer germs contained therein, but because they are infected with other bacteria. As the impression prevails with the public that cancer is incurable, the great masses of people have given up hope of receiving any permanent benefit from recognized surgery. Doctors should educate the public to tho important fact that cancer in the early stages is absolutely curable. We should be more optimistic in our views about early treatment, and no longer encourage that vicious circle, even leading to worse results, that flow from a policy of early inaction and late operation. Physicians should always advise early scientific removal of the local disease whenever possible, and in doing so, would save the rest of the body from being inoculated. Several months ago Dr. Costello was requested to get for the society a statistical report of the increase in mortality rate for this disease for a period of ten years in Adams county.

In compliance with the request he makes the following report: In the state the total deaths from this terrible disease amounted to 18,052 In the last ton years. Adams county averages for the same period are: 1905, eleven; 1906, ten; 1907, fourteen; 1908, sixteen; 1909, seventeen; 1910, fourteen; 1911, eleven; 1912, ten; 1913, fourteen; 1914, sixteen. SERVICES HALF HOUR EARLIER. Father Seimetz, pastor of the St. Mary’s Catholic church, announced yesterday that the summer schedule, that of holding the services a half hour earlier, would go into effect next Sunday and continue until fall. Benediction services that were formerly held in the afternoon, will be conducted immediately after high mass* on Sundays. The Sunday services will be at seven and nine o’clock, and during the week at six and seven.

WANTS A DECREE Os Divorce—Edith Dicer Begins Suit for Divorce from CHARLES H. DICER Alleges Abandonment and Failure to Support Her and Son. Edith A. Dicer has begun suit in the Adams circuit court for divorce fiom Charles H. Dicer. They were married, according to her complaint, October 24, 1894, and lived together until May, 1910, when, she says, he abandoned her and she has not seen him since. She has heard indirectly, however, that he has been at Nashville, Tenn.; Lima. Ohio, and Pittsburg, Pa., but his whereabouts at preseht are unknown to her. Notice will be given by publication. She alleges that he has failed to provide for herself and son, Dicer, and that since he has left her she has been obliged to make a living for herself and has cared for and educated her son. E. B. Adams is her attorney.

MEMORIAL SERVICES. The memorial services held by three lodges of the city yesterday were well attended. In the morning the Knights of Pythias marched in a body to the Chrictian church where Rev. Mavity delivered a memorial sermon. At three o’clock in the afternoon they motored to the cemeteries where the graves of deceased members were decoftited. The Odd Fellows marched to the Maplewood cemetery where ritualistic memorial services were held. Committees visited every cemetery in the county where Odd Fellows are buried and decorated their graves. The Ben Hurs held their services in the lodge hall when at two o’clock Rev. Mavity of the Christian church delivered a memorial address. Committees decorated the graves of deceased members. —o— I IN POLICE COURT. Ira Smith and Frank Straub were arrested late Suitday afternoon on charges of assault and battery by Marshal Melchi after being called by residents of the district, who objected to the noise of combat. The trials will be held before Mayor Christen tonight. Charles Straub was arrested by Officer Reynolds last night on a charge of cruelty to animals. Efforts to have a hearing in the case were being made this afternoon. SCHOOL PICNIC WEDNESDAY The annual school picnic of the St. Joseph school will be held Wednesday of this week in Steele's park. School closed Friday afternoon and now the children are anxiously awaiting the big outing. Everybody is invited. Bring your hampers and have a jolly good time. — o TWO FORDS SOLD. Samuel S. Magley, a rural carrier, has purchased a five passenger Ford. Dr. Lloyd Magley has bought a roadster. Both will use the machines in their work. The Kalver-Noble company made deliveries SaturddjJ o MEET AT SIX O’CLOCK. The Knights of Pythias will meet at the hall at six o’clock Tuesday evening to motor to Berne for the county meeting to be held there. Everybody is urged to come.

A DECATUR BOY Herbert F. Steigmeyer and Miss Dorothy Reiling of Fort Wayne WILL BE MARRIED Wednesday, June 28, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church —Well Known Here. Sunday’s Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette contained a picture of a Decatur boy and his bride-elect and the following item on the coming wedding. "The marriage of Miss Dorothy Reiling, 5117 East Leith street, to Heibert F. Steigmeyer, of this city, has been announced to take place June 28 at St Peter’s Catholic church. Miss Reiling is the daughter of City Engineer and Mrs. A. W. Reiling, and is one of the most popular members of Fort Wayne's younger set. Mr. Steigmeyer is the manager of the local sales branch of the Holland Furnace company, with offices on East Columbia street. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steigmeyer of Decatur, Ind., and for the past three 'years has been a resident of Fort Wayne. Following the marriage and informal wedding dinner at the home of the bride's parents, the bride and groom will leave on. an extended honeymoon trip through the east, visiting at Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. After a month’s trip they will return to this city where they will make their future home.” Miss Reiling has visited here on several occasions and is well known here.

NATIONAL MEET Decatur Delegates Return from Supreme Convention of Ben Hurs AT CRAWFORDSVILLE Mrs. Olen Baker on Program—Officers Elected for Four Years. Mrs. A. D. Artman. Mrs. Olen Bak er and Mrs. James Artman have returned from Crawfordsville, where they attended the national convention of the Ben Hurs. This is held every two years and officers elected at this time are for four years. The opening evening saw the initiation of twenty-two candidates by the Crawfordsville team. Speaking by supreme officers, and refreshments followed. The election of officers resulted as follows: Past Chief, John Wartman, St. Louis, Mo.; supreme chief, R. H. Gerard, Crawfordsville; supreme julge, J. R. Robertson, Lincoln, Ill.; supreme teacher, Dr. Anna Zorgan. Illinois; supreme scribe, John C. Snyder, Crawfordsville; supreme keeper of tribute. F. E. Vorhis, Crawfordsville; supreme captain, M. Lockheart, Michigan; supreme guide, John Brothers, Fort Worth, Texas; supreme inner gate keeper, T. H. Axel, Kendallville, Ind.; supreme outer gate keeper, H. C. Crouch, Washington, D. C. A six o’clock banquet closed this day’s work. Wednesday there was a lecture on the book of Ben Hur, with an evening’s entertainment, including a solo by Miss Roberts of New York and a reading by Mrs. Olen Baker of this city. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Thursday the regular business of the convention was attended to. The convention was attended by representatives from the entire United States and was a most successful and interesting one. The Decatur delegates returned Saturday. HE ADVISED THEM. Considerable comment is heard concerning the marriage of Miss Manda May Wells to Joseph Gephart, which was held in 'Squire G. T. Kintz’ court Saturday afternoon. Quite a number of spectators gathered to witness the ceremony and the 'squire was forced to make a speech. He responded gallantly and delivered a short address of merit. The pressure on our columns forbids the publication of the speech in its entirety.

AT THE CONVENTION. J. H. Heller and Charles Ernst, who left here Saturday night over the Clover Loaf route, arrived in St. Louis at 8:20 Sunday morning, and found that flourishing city prepared and gayly decorated for one of the greatest conventions ever held in the country. Delegates from Indiana and other states had already assembled there and the Wilson spirit reigned high. Everybody seemed confident that it wold be Wilson and Marshall for another four years. Mr. Heller is a national delegate from the Eighth district and also secretary of the Indiana delegation. Mr. Ernst was notified Friday that he would be the chief of the sergeants at arm and doorkeepers during the convention. GIVE RECEPTION Rev. and Mrs. F. F. Thornburg and Family of the Methodist Church WILL BE WELCOMED Also District Superintendent Martin and Wife at Reception Tonight. A reception will be given this evening in the Methodist church parlors for the new pastor, the Rev. F. F. Thornburg, Mrs. Thornburg and their two sdns, and for the new district su-1 perintendent, Rev. W. W. Martin, and Mrs. Martin of Fort Wayne. The following program will be rendered: Piano Duet — Jesse Dailey and Mrs. Carrie Haubold. Welcome in Behalf of Church Departments—Prof. C. E. Spaulding. Welcome in Behalf of Ministerial Association —Rev. J. H. Rilling.

Response—Rev. F. F. Thornburg. Response—Rev. W. W. Martin. Music —Men’s Chorus. Violin Solo —Charles Thornburg. Vocal Duet —Cecil Andrews, Abbie Bigham. Music —Men’s Chorus. o IS AT POINT OF DEATH Mrs. J. A. Blew of Dyas, Alabama, and Mrs. Hillary Hoover of Monroeville are at the bedside of their mother, Mrs. Catherine Cline, of Monroeville, who is at the point of death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sol 1 David, on Seventh street. Mrs. Clino j came here four weeks aga last Friday and enroute here had a slight stroke of paralysis. Added to this are com- ( plications and her death is the matter ( of only a short time. She had been; unconscious since last Thursday. She | was seventy-four years old Wednesday and has three daughter. A granddaughter, Mrs. Earl Van Horn, of Ft. Wayne, is also here at the home cf her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David. Mrs. Blew formerly lived here, going to Alabama a year or so ago. MRS. CLOSS WORSE. Dr. H. F. Costello left at noon today for Fort Wayne on account of word received that Mrs. Catherine Closs, who has been at the home of her son, Jacob Closs, is worse. She had recovered from an attack of erysipelas and is now suffering from general weakness. She experienced a severe chill this morning and seemed unable to rally from that. WITH KALVER-NOBLE CO. Frank Wemhoff well known accountant and bookkeeper of this city this morning started to work for the Kal-ver-Noble garage company taking charge of the book work exclusively. The garage company will no doubt find Mr. Wemhoff a great help in giving them one of the best systems of bookkeeping on record. M EMORI VICES. The Knights of Pythias who assembled at the hall to march to the Christian church for memorial services, were called into the John Smith rose garden the way and eacli given a rose to wear to the service, which they appreciated much. Rev. Mavity delivered an excellent sermon. A BAND CONCERT. , Attention is again called to the formal opening of Waterworks park, on I Thursday evening, with a band con- . cert, under the auspices of the Wo- ■ man’s Civic Improvement society. Re- . • freshments will be served.

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THE COURT NEWS Last Day of Circuit Court Sees a Big Grind of Business. THE FINAL REPORTS In Estates and Guardianships Are Approved— New Suit is Filed. Saturday, the closing day of court, saw the transaction of much business, the following items being unreported in Saturday's paper. The September term will open the first Monday in September: In the Blue Creek ditch case, before Special Judge L. C. DeVoss, a petition was filed by the superintendent of construction for order to correct survey. In the Adam J. Fisher et al. drain case, record of joint meeting of the drainage commissioners of Indiana and board of commissioners of Ohio was filed; also report of same. Written appointment of Ralph Sleppy, engineer of Indiana drainage commissioner. and Noah L. Hinton, engineer. by Ohio board of commissioners, was filed. The time to report was extended to September 5, upon petition. In the William Swartz estate, final report by Administrator J. C. Moran was submitted to Special Judge P. G. Hooper. Simon Traister, executor of the Mahala Traister estate, was discharged on approval of his final report. No inheritance tax was found due. C. S. Niblick filed his final report as administrator of the Polly Barrone estate and money in his hands was ordered paid to the clerk to be distributed to the heirs.

Emma Yost, executrix of the Samuel Yost estate, filed final report which was approved and she was discharged. No inheritance tax is due. Myrtle Wise was discharged as administrator of the Delphia Ann Elzey estate, her final report being approved. D. Forest Hoffman, Dr. Sterling P. Hoffman and L. L. Yager, executors of the Peter Hoffman estate, were discharged on approval of their final report. Their petition for a finding of the true cash value of the estate was submitted and it was found to be valued at $12,800. The widow is found to be entitled to one-third, and the four children the remainder. There is no inheritance tax due. In the estate of James A. Ferguson, the order heretofore made to sell notes was modified, the administratrix, Nancy Ferguson being ordered to sell them at private sale, subject to approval of court. She is authorized to procure an abstract for not more than $22. In the estate of Christian Fortney, report of sale of personal property is made. C. D. Lewton, guardian of Wilson and Leia Lewton, was authorized to sell property at private sale, for cash, at not less than appraisement. Appraisement was filed and approved; also bond. The current report of J. F .Lehman, guardian of Clarence Sprunger et al., was approved. Contract with Benjamin Sprunger for support of wards was ordered continued in force. E. Burt Lenhart, guardian of William Jackson, filed report showing money borrowed and distribution of same. Motion to retax costs was filed by guardian and sustained. They are ordered taxed to Leia Miller. Marriage license was issued to Joseph Gephart, born March 21, 1892, son of John Gephart, to wed May Wells, born October 2, 1898, daughter of William Benjamin Wells. C. J. Lutz is attorney for Tho Schafer Hardware Company in a suit against Edward Muter and Henry L. Morningstar, demand S3OO. O -I LIBRARY BOARD The monthly meeting of the library board will be held this evening at 7 o’clock instead of 7:30 on account cf several members wanting to attend the reception for Rev. F. F. Thornburg and family, later.