Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 180, Decatur, Adams County, 31 July 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMQCRAJ Publlehed Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preeldent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Par Weak, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier >5.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents • Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on Application. ttatered at the Postoffice in Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter. Fort Wayne is to have a swimming pool, a public place where those who wish to do so may take a plunge in the cooling depths of a cement pool. Wouldn’t it be fine, and there is no reason in the world why Decatur should not have one. They are not an expensive proposition, and, say, it would certainly be some luxury these hot days, and we have the month of August to endure yet. While it’s a little late for this year, let’s start it so we can have it ready for next season. Summer in this latitude was made for hot weather. It is good for the corn. It cures the hay. It is the prerequisite of the water resort. It has made the Palm Beach suit an institution and the open-work stocking and the fret-work shirt-waist, with all their dizzy revelations, things of beauty and joys forever. Don’t growh about the hot weather. Buy a fan and keep squared up with the ice man and you’ll be tolerably comfortable in contemplation of the bless-I lags, the pleasures and diversions of 1 summer—Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette. Tonight in New York City Judge Hughes will be officially notified that he has been nominated for president and he is expected to say something which will show why he ought to be given the preference of your vote. He has known for a good while that he hae hCPP Hliu 11 US vF.fiw on one or two occasions to say what he would have done had he been in power, his statements falling rather flat. Recently he has been in conference with several gentlemen of some considerable reputation, looking for some advice upon which he can fasten an argument that will appeal. If he is depending on Senator Fall and Henry Willson for his tips, we rather expect that his argument will be answerable. It is estimated that half the housewives Jn the country have made up their minds to can no fruit this season on account of the high price of sugar. This decision has been reached in a haphazard way. without much logic or sense behind it, and it is up to the retail trade to do a little missionary work in favor of home canning. Most women use a maximum of a quarter to a third of a pound of sugar in each quart jar of canned fruit. Now sugar is about three cents a pound above normal and. assuming that a third of a pound is used in each quart jar. theadditional cost for canVY7HY pay more W when you can come here and be fitted with a first class suit of clothes at the following reduction in price. SUITS THAT WERE $20.00 to $22.50 now $15,00 $16.50 to SIB.OO n0w512.45 $12.50 to $15.00 now $9.75 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

’ ning brought about by the high price ’ of sugar is. at most, only one cent • l»er quart jar. Few women analyze these figures. They merely say, "eleven pounds ot sugar for a <Jol- ' tar? I can't afford to put up fruit at t such prices," and they let it go at r that. Why not put in a canning window or counter display? Prepare a card, showing exactly what the ad- ( vanced price of sugar really means, I and back it up with a display of fruit i jars and fruit for canning.—Michigan ’ Tradesman. • j 1 Now that the republicans have fail- , ed to corrall all the progressives they • are saying that they have all of them that would vote for Hughes anyway , and that those remaining in the pro- ( gressive party would have voted fur Wilson. Perhaps they will yet. But it is surprising to hear republicans , admit that any progressive would pre- , fer the democratic party to their own. For three years now our republican friends have been telling and retelling how Wilson is a minority president and how badly he would have been defeated if the republicans and progressives had not split. They never seemed to have stopped to think if there had not been a third party a large block of progressives would have gone to Wilson. _ But now it is being shown very clearly tha, the president will draw heavily from the progressive leadership and rank and hie. In every state some of the men who have been at the forefront of the progressive party are announcing their support of the president. It looks very much as if Wilson would have won had there been no split.— Gary Post. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY § WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR, Tuesday. Reformed V. W. A. —Ella Mutchler. Reformed W. M. S. —Mrfs. F. Selle- < meyer. Presbyterian Missionary! Postpon- ■ ed. C. L. of C—K. of C. hall. Sewing Club —Mrs. Dan Vail. Friday. I j Christian Aid—Mrs. William Engle. Thursday. II Evangelical Aid —Mrs. L. A. Jack- ■ son. Humor involves the perception r of the true proportions of life. You cannot encourage it too • much. —Phillips Brooks. Mr and Mrs. P J. Hyland entertain- ' ed at a twelve o’clock dinner party . Sunday at the Murray Hotel for Mrs. Julius Spies and daughter, Helen, of Cleveland. 0.. Mr. ■ and Mrs. W. A. Kuebler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barthol. The party to be given Wednesday , evening by Mesdames James Haefling. Minnie Holthouse and P. J Hyland will be at the Hyland home 122 South Fourth street instead of the Haefling ’ home, as stated through error in a previous item. The Delta Theta Tau girls enjoyed a picnic party at Steele’s park, taking their supper with them which was a delicious one. Games were played and pictures of the party taken. Miss Marie Fisher of Huntington; and Missj Vera Reinhard of Portland, were out of town guests. Others in the party were Leona Bosse. Vera Clark. Margaret Smith, Toots Berling, Frances • Deininger, Vera Hower. Glennys Man- • gold. ' » The August m, ting of the PresbyI terian Missionary society, 1 which was to have been held at the home of Mrs 1 A. M. Anker, has been postponed on account of various matters that came I up. Clarance Weber entertained at a de- ' lightful lawn party last evening at his home on Nuttman avenue. Japanese I lanterns lighted the lawn and chairs were set about in cool places. Out of , door games were played and there was music, with later cooling refreshments. Tuesday evening at 2:30 o'clock the Catholic Ladies of Columbia will have their regular monthly meeting at the K. of C. hall. Miss Frances Deininger entertained | at dinner Sunday for Mies Vera Reinhard of Portland and Miss Glennys J Mangold. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chalfant and I children of Bluffton were entertained ' at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Page Sunday. The wedding of Miss Kathryn Eglv f and Mr. Dan Tyndall, of Decatur will take place Wednesday. August 2. at high noon at the home of the bride on West Wayne street, Rev. A. J. Folsom, of Plymouth Congregational church, I

officiating The bride-elect has come Into prominence during the past few years because of her musical gifts, being the possessor of a very sweet and well-trained singing voice, and of winsome and womanly qualities at well. The groom is a prominent young business man in his home city.—Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Mr and Mrs. C. H. Hayslip. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gass motored to Tri Lake, near Columbia City, Sunday, where they had a delightful time. John Niblick and grandchildren, the A. D. Suttles children, returned last night from Itakeside. O. where they spent some time at the O. P. Edwards summer cottage. The Three IJnk club a nauxillary organization of the Rebekahs will hold their regular meeting with Mrs. .1. M Miller, following the session of the lodge Tuesday evening. Mrs. Dan Vail will entertain the Sewing club tomorrow afternoon. The July section of *hc Evangelical Aid society wil hold their last meeting of the year with Mrs. Laudy Jackson. comer Ninth and Jefferson street Thursday afternoon of this week. A party of six motored from here, leaving at four o'clock Sunday evening. for Rockford, O , wh“Fe they visited at the home of Miss Nota Strickler’s uncle, Harve Passwater and family. Her cousin, Francis Passwater, who'has been in the Plnllippines for three years as civil engineer, has just returned, and the visit there was occasioned l>y that. A fine three course -UPP-T consisting of chicken, dressing potato salad, pickles, cold slaw, bread butter, iced tea, water melon ice cream and cake, was served at six o'clock. Conversation and music ensueti, and the return trip was made byway of Ohio City. The party included Misses Viennia Burger. Nota and Lydia Strickler, and Messrs. Irvin Butler, Walter Wilkinson. Han;. Fisher. o

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FEAR FOR HALIBUT YIELD Important Northern Pacific Fishery Is Believed *o Be in Danger of Extinction. Bullbut fisheries in British Columbia are reported in danger of depletion, the Toronto Globe states. The yield Is now second only to that of the salmon In the coast fisheries. During 1914 the quantity landed at Canadian ports was over 64.000.000 pounds, and It Is expected that the record for the last year will be slightly greater. These years show u marked increase over the total of 55,000,000 pounds In 1913. The advance Is said to be due mainly to the adoption of more effective methods of fishing mid to the better profits obtained through facilities for preserving, shipping and marketing. Cold storage and refrigerator cars make it possible to place the catch of the northern Pacific fresh on .the markets of California end the cities of the East in Canada and the United States. More information Is necessary regarding the special circumstances of the Pacific coast before effective means of protection can be devised. The httir seal is suspected of being among th destroyers. A government bounty for destruction, established chiefly as a means of protecting the salmon, has led to the destruction of many seals. It is claimed that only übout one in five shot in the water is recovered to make a claim for the bounty. Sea Hons are also destructive. As they herd on known Islands during their breeding season systematic means can keep them tn check. Methods of fishing may some day need regulation. •Although a bottom fish, and keeping la comparatively deep water, the hall but comes to the shallows to spawn. The government is alive so the importance of the industry, and signs oi serious depletion should prompt immediate efforts toward protective measures. GIVES RULES FOR TEACHERS Squared Shoulders Drive Home Hygiene Study, a Philadelphia Doctor Says. Pertinent instructions to public school teachers as to the manner In which they shall conduct themselves about the schoolroom so that they maybe an example to their pupils were given by Dr. Edward Martin, member of the Philadelphia board of education, who presided at a health conference of principals of the public schools. “Brace up, have a correct carriage and be able to look -others in the face,” Doctor Martin said to the several hundred teachers who attended the conference. He commented on the excellent carriage of the West Point cadets, and told the Instructors that they should go with squared shoulders before their pupils. During the Spanlsh-Amerlean war, while he was on Inspection duty In the South. Doctor Martin said the standing of a regiment always could be pres dieted by looking at the officers who commanded It. If the officers walked erect and with vigor, the troops usually were like them. AH of the speakers admitted that since the Institution of the course in physiology and hygiene the children came to school cleaner, behaved better and that much of the Instruction given at school had been carried home to the parents. Want Beardless Soldiers. Domestic crises confront attested married men with beards. Before they present themselves to the British army, they will be required to remove that long cherished possession. "No beards” is the rule in the army, section 12 of the King's Regulations providing that the chia mid underlip will be shaved, but not the upperlip. Whiskera, if worn, will be of moderate length. The result, according to a London paper is that attested married men with beards are faced with a grave domestic crisis. "My wife,” said one bearded armleteer, “has never seen me without a beard. I was bearded when we first met. How do I know what she will think of me when she sees my chin?" Another bearded lategroun num intends to Join In his board and let the army authorities do the execution he has not the heart to wreak himself. He has a notably large mid flowing beard. A military authority was firm on the point. “Men who Join their groups would be well advised to leave their beards nt home," he stated. More High Cost of Living. Capt. John Stevenson met a recent arrival from the “auld countree” and speedily got Into a chat with him over conditions th«ire. The new arrival told feelingly of the terrible toll of war upon the fair land of Scotia, the sad tales of young men killed and maimed, the sufferings of the families left behind. His was a right sad tale in every way. “Why. mon, we're JI st plum dfstractit wi’ It.’ he concluded. “And I suppose the war has caused the price of provisions to go up tn Scotland as well as everywhere else,” commented Captain Stevenson with sympathy. “Aye. mon. ye're richt," agreed the visitor. “Proveesions has gone up in price snxpor.ee the bottle.” —San Francisco Argonaut. Czar’s Dally Income $500,000. Threc-qu l rters of the 150.900.000 or so acres owned by Czar Nicholas of Russia Is rich timber land, yielding large rentals, and the rest mining properties, ail of which net him some , half a million cold dollars a day, the world’s greatest individual income. I •-.. _ 9

OBITUARY. Daisy Lincoln Cramer was born March 17. 1886, at Fort Wayne, Ind and fell asleep in Jesus July 27, 191*. at 9 o’clock am., in Blue CreeK township. Ada mu, county, Indiana. She was married to B. F. Cramer June 18, 1909. Two children blessed this home. Robert, six years old. and Alfred, four years old. both fine hoys, who needed a mother's care. Since their marriage they lived in this city until two years ago, when they moved to their country home. She united with the Church ot God at Willshire, Ohio, and remained a true Christian to the end Sister Cramer was pre pared to meet her Lord. During her last hours she spoke of seeing the Lord During her last hours she spoke of seeing her Lord, who had been so good to her during her sick ness. She also was an honored member ot the Yeoman lodge. Thus one by one we are called from time to eternity. Both of her parents and one sister preceded her in death. A sorrowing husband, two sons, two eUsters. Mrs. Nora Parker, of Greeley. Cojo, Mrs Etta Tolston. of Canton. Ohio, survive. Many relatives and f'-icnds mourn her early departure. May the good Lord grant a reunion in heaven, white there is no sickness or farewells. IN MEMORIAM. The Montague (Mich.) Observer says: "Another pioneer resident and veteran o fthe civil war has been call■d to the great beyond. Ezra B. Hubard passed away last Sundajt after a brief illness, aged 75 years. Deeased was born in Oswego, county. New York. June 2. 1841 He was married so Miss Sophia C. Congdon when 21 years of age. He served his country in the civil war. being a member of the 96th New York Volunteer Infantry regiment. In the year 1868 Mr. Hubbard and family came ta Michigan and settled in White River township, where Mr. Hubbard leared up a farm in what is now mown as the Gee district, where they lived twenty-five years Then they moved to Middlesboro. Ky„ where Mr. Hubbard was engaged in the lumber business. Subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard went to East Jordan, where they conducted a ladies' furnishing store. In 19X2 they came back to Montague and purchased a home in which to spend their last days in ease and happiness Shortly after oming here they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary I.', 1 .', Four children were born to thc-rri,' two of whom died in childhood The other

SUMMER SALE ON WHITE GOODS Dresses Waists and Skirts ~ IfllTilhirri'TlM ~Tl|| ■ ■■■l llllihM More reductions at our annual summer sale this year than ever before. Even though prices have greatly advanced we are going to give one of the biggest price smashing sales of the season. White goods, ladies dresses, waists, shirts and night gowns will go at extremely low prices. This sale will last only a short time, the best of bargains are always obtained in the start. Come to our store today and look over the list. WO 2i L DiP^ T ni X y HECKS ’ LADIES* HOUSE DRESSES LN GINGHAMS AND ’ AND SCALES. SIO.OO Skirts at §8 00 i! -n [? rviises a J J, ;! $ 8.00 Skirts al .......* L5 ° DrCSSeS at $5-00 Skirts at $3.98 NIGHT GOWNS IN WHITE CREPE AND One lot. specials at .....$1.98 NAINSOOK. BIG REDUCTIONS IN SHIRT WAISTS $ .75 Gowns at S .19 One lot at tn |IOO Gowns at s , One lot at ii"J .98 5125 Gowns at ; .9S j’awas'tlru snidf/w'lVi ii ;•-51.50 CHILDREN’S DRESSES IN GINGHAMS Lawns that sold .or 1_ 2 c will go at 9c AND PERCALES. WHITE GOODS IN STRIPES AND $ .65 Dresses at .S .49 FIGURES. SI.OO Dresses at ...’’’’ ’’’' ’ S>9 15c a yard, this s;,! ( . 39c R nssvs a ‘ •• • 30c a yard, this sale SLaO Dress<s LACE CURTAINS ALSO ON SALE. MIDDY BLOUSES. $5.00 Curtains, this sale, a pair §3.98 Onc ,ot at $ <l*;. *’ l )a j r - $1.98 We have taken the agency for the i'ie SLOO Curtains,’ this s-‘h ’ a pair P t atterns - The magazine wii 1 ■ » .89 also be ioupd at our store. ■ ’ •* ... ... .... .... -.. .

Special Vacation Tours I TOLEDO, DETROIT, CLEVELAND, CEDAR po IVf I PUT-IN-BAY, BUFFALO & NIAGARA FALLS ’ I via CLOVER LEAfr ROUTE Every Saturday 15 days See nearest Agent for particulars or address Chas E. Rose, A. G. p. T. St. L. A W., Toledo. Niagara Falls Excursions CLOVER LEAF, LAKE SHORE ELECTRIC, C. & B . STEAMERS and IN TERNATIONAL RY. August 6, 13, 20, 27, 1916. Limit 12 days. See Agent. Decatur, for particulars or address Chas. E. Rose, A. G. P. ■ T. St. L. & W, Toledo.

—J - - 1 ————. ———— two are Fred and Benjamin, the former living at Decatur. Ind., and the latter ot St L- lis. Mich. Both are focal managers of the targe beet sugar plants of the Holland-St Louis Sugar company. AH who knew deceased respe> leu and loved him for his upright and stable character. He was a man who united sound sense ' with strong convictions. He was a 1 prominent member of the Presbyter- ' tan church and the Lonsdale Grange. ■ Both of these societies and the community will miss him keenly. He was a man who believed, and exemplified the truth, that the man who ' scatters flowers in the pathway of 1 his iellowmen who lets into the dark * places of life the sunshine of human 1 sympathy and happiness, is following in the footsteps of his master. The funeral was he'd Tuesday afternoon from the home. Rev. J. \V Steffee, ■ assisted by W 1. Elmer of Muskegon. I officiated. Mr. Elmer's word pictured r of the space in the horizon left vacant by the life that has just gone. A targe concourse of friends gathered ’ to pay their last respects and the floral tribute was handsome. Inter--1 ment took place in Oak Grove ceme- ■ tery." Mrs. P. L. Andrews, who has been > very ill since last Tuesday, continues i bedfast, but is somewhat better. Mrs. George Kmzle came home last ■ evening from St. Jo-i-ph hospital ■ where she was operated on three ‘ weeks ago. She stood the trip nicely and seems better today.

™ "'ll THE GIFT that doesn’t require an occasion, that is always timely— YOUR PHOTOGRAPH. MAKE THE APPOINTMENT TODERWIN STUDIOp Expert Kodak Finishing. Over h low and Kohne Drug Store. NOTICE TO DEBTORS All persons knowing tl.i n-.selves: . debted to the undersigned fire v I confer a favor by coming ic and es a ing _spt early settlement, as wt sold the business to other parti?; 174tf C. F. STEELE w COMPLV ■ .' — 11 —