Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 146, Decatur, Adams County, 20 June 1916 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preeldent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier.. 10 cents Ter Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall. 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on ennlicnUon. filtered at the Postofflce in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Let’s start right now to pull for a better Decatur, a better community, more prosperity. The time to make hay is when the sun shines and it’s shining now. A factory that would employ from 100 to 300 men the year round with a big pay roll wants to come here. Let's invite them, urge them, help them and coax them. Let’s get them. And now it is probable that the same people who have condemned the administration for its watchful waiting policy as regards the Mexican situation will now flop over and condemn the president for rushing us into war. You know there are some who refuse to be satisfied with any thing done by the administration it they happen to believe differently in politics. One fault of our plan of government is that politics interferes largely. If you have an idea that the community Supper is not going to be a success you should guess once more. More than three hundred farmers have accepted the invitation and it is believed that every one of the 650 tickets will be used. That means something for that number of men, farmers and merchants who work with their hands and brains cannot get together to discuss the things of the greatest good to all of them without accomplishing something. We believe it is the best movement ever started in Decatur and we believe that it will develope the greatest work together spirit that exists any where in the state of Indiana. If it does we will show the other counties something before another year rolls around. The program is a good one and those who attend the supper and smoker will be delighted and anxious to attend die next, one. We wish that every voter in the United States could have heard Governor Glynn of New York deliver his speech as temporary chairman of the national convention, and we hope that those who did not hear it will yead it. There were numerous times when the big crowd went wild and when all efforts of those in charge to quiet them were futile. One of those moments came when the brilliant orator spoke the following inspiring words concerning President Wilson’s peace policy: "This policy may not satisfy those who revel in destruction and find pleasure in despair. It may not satisfy the fire-eater or the swashbuck-

MOTORISTS Have you seen the famous Shanehouse motor union suit? , It is a khaki union suit that will keep your clothes clean while changing a tire on the road. k We .are selling a pile of them At $2.00 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY j

ler. But it does satisfy those who worship at the altar of the God of Peace. It does satisfy the mothers of the hind al whose hearth and fireside no Jingoistic war has placed an empty chair. It does satisfy the daughters of this land from whom bluster and brag has sent no loving brother to the dissolution of the grave. It does satisfy the fathers of this land and the sons of this land who will fight tor our flaj|, and die for our flag when Reason primes the rifle, when Honor draws the sword, when Justice breathes a blessing on the standards they uphold.” Bwwratwwu jwwmaßanmaH DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. U. B. Aid Social —Del Lake Home. Reception for Pastor —Christian Church. Wednesday. Wednesday Five Hundred Club — Mrs. Ralph Arnrine. Ruth Circle —Grace and Florence Lichtensteiger. Walther League—Guest Evening. School House. Thursday. Zion Lutheran Aid —At School House. Baptist Aid —Mrs. Henry Winnes. Friday. > Christian Aid —Mrs. Joe Cloud. Eastern Star —Masonic Hall. Presbyterian Aid—Mrs. James Bain. Saturday. U. B. Apron and Pastry Sale —Gas Office. I count life just a test to try the soul's strength on.—Browning. The Y. P. A. will meet this evening at the Ed Macy home. William Schumm, a former nt Wayne boy. who was born and reared on Broadway, and until recently lived on East Washington street, will on Friday evening marry Miss Elsie Walker. one of the liveliest of the Lasalle musical comedy company’s beauty chorus. Mr. Schumm returned to Ft. Wayne a week ago to claim his bride and the ceremony will be solemnized on the stfge at the New Palace theater. —Fort Wayne Sentinel.

Mrs. Emery Wilson and daughter. Mary Jafte, of Cleveland, Ohio, who were guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Myers, left this morning for Fort Wayne to visit with her sister. Mrs. Robert Harding. She will return here before going home. Mrs. Harding will give a party tomorrow afternoon for her, while Mrs. Joe Berghoff will entertain Thursday afternoon in her honor. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cornthwaite and daughters, Dorothy and Helen, of Logansport, and Mrs. Nora Parrish were guests t»day of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, north of Monmouth, Mrs. Olivia Dunlap, national field secretary of the Woman’s home Missionary society of the Methodist church, arrived last night and is the guest of Mrs. F. V. Mills, who is president of the local Woman’s Home Missionary society. Miss Dunlap is on the Epworth League convention program for an address Wednesday afternoon, and also one for Thursday morning. Her home is at Danville, Illinois. The regular meeting of the Eastern Star will be held Friday at the Masonic hail. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Winnes. ■■ Mrs. Joe Cloud will entertain the Christian Ladies’ Aid society Friday afternoon. There will be no meeting of the Loyal Temperance Legion tomorrow ou account of the Epworth League convention. The Presbyterian Ladles Aid society which was to have met with Mrs. Jaities Bain this afternoon, will meet Friday afternoon at 2:30 instead, having been postponed. Mrs. John Hoover’s section of the United Brethren Ladies’ Aid society, will hold an apron and pastry sale at the gas office Saturday. Miss Bess Tonnelier entertained at a theater party iast evening for the Misses Frankie and Ora Weber, of Indianapolis, who return home tomorrow after a two weeks’ visit here with their sister Mrs. Wai WemhofT. A visit was made at the Crystal theater, after which the party went to the Tonnelier home fitr a further social evening. There was a bird contest in which Miss Tonk Meibers and Mrs. Otto Green won the prize, and refreshments were served. Others present besides

the Misses Weber, were Mrs. Otto Green, Mrs. Wai Wemhoff, Miss Tonk Meibers, Misses Celeste Wemhoff, ami Rose Tonnelier. • The Walther League will have a “guest night” tomorrow evening, with a picnic supper at 8 o'clock, and good program afterwards, MILITIAMEN REPORTED READY FOR DUTIES f . (CONTINUED ViiuM PAGE ONE) dians north to attack Del Rio. Apparently the Indians had formed a junction with a Mexican force and the two companies are marching under one command. The force was last reported about forty miles south of Del Rio and should arrive opposite that city today. MEXICO CITY ANXIOUS. Mexico, City, June 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Mexican card tai awaited today with tense interest the arrival of the American note. Arrangements have been made to flash a digest of its contents to all impor'ant cities of the republic as soon as it can be translated. No renponsible official would comment on advance report of the nature of President Wilson’s reply. Officials, generally, expressed the hope that the United States would meet fully General Carranza’s demands for a withdrawal of the American forces or at least express a willingness to negotiate for an early retirement. Publication of lengthy dispatches reporting that President Wilson organized the militia only to guard the border has created a good impression here. On the other hand. certain Mexican leaders have openly questioned President Wilson’s good faith asserting that the presence of heavy artillery with General Pershing is proof that the object of the exi>edition was not the suppression of 'banditry but the conquest of Mexican territory. Patriotic demonstrations begun at noon yesterday continued until an early hour today. Troops patrolled the principal streets to prevent anti foreign outbreaks. CARRANZA RESPONSIBLE New York, June 20 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —General Carranza personally issued the instructions transmitted \&y General Trevino to General Pershing warning the American expedition tc advance no farther into Mexico ae cording to an interview with Carranz; in Mexico City dispatches to the New York Times today. "I have ordered tire military lead ers of our forces near the border no' to permit further passage of any American forces into Mexico.” General Carranza was quoted as saying. T they attempt to pass they will be at tacked by the Constitutionalist forcer The instructions hy General Trevinc to General Pershing not to advance further were issued hy me to the wa department which transmitted then to Genera! Trevino.” AMERICA IS PREPARED. Washington, D. C„ June 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Euro pean war has prepared the United States to equip and munition its army This was the statement of war de officials today. The only adverse circumstances resulting from the great war abroad is a possibility of a horse shortage. These facts have been learned after two or three days and nights of al most continuous work in the quartermaster's department. Many plants that sprang into existence to supply the allies with explo sives, cartridges, guns and all war munitions have recently reported a slackening in their exports. Not since the days preceding the Spanish-American war has the quartermaster's department shown greater activity. Although administration officials insist they still hope to pass the present crisis, a greater amount of supplies and munitions, necessary merely for border patrol duty, is being arranged for. NOTE IS FIRM. Washington. D. Q, June 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The American government today threatened General Carranza with the "gravest consequences” if he attacks American troops now in Mexico. , This threat was contained in a long note replying to his last withdrawal demand, The note positively declines to>-take the American forces ouf of Mexico. It excoriated Carranza for his failure to co-ofperate and resented his bruskness and his intimations of bad faith. “The government is pleased to ignore this obligation (to protect American rights and chase “hvmdits)” said the note, “and to believe that in case of a refusal to retire the troons there is no further recourse than to defend its territory by an appeal to arms, for the government of the United States would surely be ‘

5 ' ’ DR. S. CLARK RIKER Who is to bring the message of the “Yea Lord” service of the Epworth League convention on Wednesday evening, is pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church at Cincinnati. Ohio, a very large and important pastorate. in which he has been preceded by four bishops. Dr. Riker formerly held a prominent professorship in West Virginia, which he relinquished to assume his.present pastorate, and is a speaker of unusual ability, with a strong and attractive personality. His oratorical powers simply add to the inspiration and deep spirituality of his messages.

lacking in sincerity and friendship if it did not frankly impress upon the defacto government that the execution of this threat would lead to the gravest consequences.” Bluntly the note told Carranza that this government “cannot recede from its settled determination to maintain its national rights," and to prevent further raids across the boundary. The high lights of the note were: Re sentment of Carranza’s discourteous tone and temper in his last note; charges that bandits have gone unhampered and unpunished in attacking Americans. PESSIMISM PREVAILS Washington, Juno 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)-Pessimism over Mexican matters predominated in official quarters today. Even those who had hoped American mobilization would tame Mexico’s mar tial spirit were today less confident that this would be the case. A stronger feeling was that the militia of 'he United States may see Mexican service.

One story was that the administration expects to bottle up lire Mexican ports at once. Officials admitted his could be done, though they did not admit early today that this is the anticipated course. The Pacific fleet is enroute to 'he western coast of Mexico; other ships line both coasts. All are ready for action. Tampico is the special point mentioned in Blockade discussions. There it was said, a blockade could be laid without hampering the supply of oil for the British fleet from the fields up the Panuco river. This supply must not be stopped, officials say, lest Great Britian and the United States become involved in a dispute. The frank pessimism of Secretary of State Lansing in his discussion of Mexico gave affairs a sinister turn that he has not hitherto admitted. Reports of warlike declarations from Mexico governors served to show the trend of affairs though they had not come officially here this forenoon. One state department message revealed that the cost of living has risen five hundred percent in Mexico City since June 1. For weeks past, chaos has been pictured by consuls?' Much of this information has been withheld in the hope that conditions might take a turn for tiie better. One thousand Americans remain in Mexico City, but these arc finally heeding repeated warnings to leave. Mobilization in many states proceadcd rapidly today. Reports indicate that the northern states are in the best state of preparedness. Secretary Baker has not yet reveal 'd orders to any state to move to *ho border but with affairs more sinister momentarily, these orders may come at any time. Recitation of scores of instances of banditry; charges that the Carranza regime had been indifferent to atrocities and even encouraged and aided some of the leaders of these; charges that Carranza did not take proper steps to apprehend Villa and others. .— — HOLD PAST RY SALE. Section number one of the local United Brethren church will hold an apron and pastry sale at the gas office next Saturday, June 24th. n CONV—ADD EVENING SERVICE An interesting feature of this evening’s service at 8 o’clock is the Wawasee Sketch,” arranged, by Miss telva McGuire, Fort Wayne, who 'wrote and successfully managed the] Ernsberger sketch, ‘The Cry of Bel-' ’ gaum District,” given last year,

COURT HOUSE NEWS. In the case of Henry Foreman vs. Kerrcnliappuch Johnsen, in which Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff. a motion for a new trial has been filed by the defendant. Special Judge Aiken of Ft. Wayne came this afternoon to hold court in the Wabash dredging case. Two viewers, I. Weissel dt Jay County, and Dan Hoffman, of Adams county, have refused to serve, and new ones will be appointed in their place. Junk dealers licenses were issued to Perry Ogg, Sam Diehl, Burlin Gauze and George, Massonee, Fishers’ licenses were issued to G. E. Massonee, S. M.Carey and F. C. Kurtzholz. Real estate transfers: Fred.C? Kiefer to Marie Bultemeier, 60 acres of Washington township. $6,400; Marie Bultemeier to Mirtie E. Kiefe/, 60 acres of Washington township, $6400. ATTENDED PICNIC. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart and sons, Meredith and Max William, were in Warren Sunday, where they attended the picnic of the former pupils who went to to school to Mrs. Stewart’s father. W.L. RuggTtes, who spends some time here each spring and fall. The attendance at the gathering was quite large, and was a very pleasant affair. An organization has been effected to make it an annual affair, and the picnics each year will probably be looked forward to with great anticipation. WILL GO TO THE FRONT. Wiley Austin, day clerk at the Murray hotel, has been ordered to report for duty with his company <4 militia :,t Van Wert and left today tP join his company. They expect to receive orders tomorrow. _

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THE SUPPER PROGRAM. Visitors to the community supper will assemble down town at 5:50 and headed by the band will march to the sugar factory, where the arrival will be timed for 6 o’clock. The city orchestra will intersperse the program with musical selections, the men s chorus will entertain, several talks will be given by local farmers and business men, all leading up to the headliners of the day. Professor G. I. Christie, of Lafayette, head of the extension department of Purdue university and of the state, and Professor E. W. Puckett of Fort Wayne will speak. Lee Vance will act as toastmaster. COUNTY COUNCIL MET TODAY. The county council met today and adopted resolutions appropriating the sum of $9.525 as follows:

STYLES IN SUMMER Men who like light materials and new colors, who appreciate novel designs, will find a wonderful choice in our HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHES. We can give them to you in MOHAIRS, PALM BEACH and DIXIE WEAVES, in pinch backs or regular styles. PRICES: $9.00 to $15.00 Just received a shipment of the latest style in PANAMAS, come in and see them. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boy’s.

Creek township f....|80W,W Fred Iscli bridge, French township ;........... 425.0 ft Repairs at court house 100. PO Drainage at county farm.... 1000.110 Ail members were present and they authorized the commissioners to use their own judgment concerning the testing of voting machines and that matter will probably be decided at the next session. CLOSING OUT~SALE. I still have some fancy feathers and winter hats which I will sell at 25c and 50c. 1 also have a counter and show case for sale. Ev erything must be sold hj Saturday, June 24. MRS. A. BOESE.