Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 182, Decatur, Adams County, 2 August 1916 — Page 2

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COMMENTS ON HUGHES’ SPEECH: — Yet, with all his vigor of attack. Mr. Hughes sounds so far more like a prosecutor intent on a conviction than like a statesman formulating a constructive policy which appeals to the general judgment as more likely to be beneficial than "watchful waiting,” with all its failures in foresight and logical inconsistencies. We search in vain for a concrete statement of what Mr. Hughes would have done had he been in Mr. Wilson’s place and under his responsibilities. He does not even affirm that he would have accepted Huerta’s accession, without too nice inquiry into the manner of it, as Mr. Hayes did that of Diaz nearly forty years ago. Only on the tariff and the Philippines does Mr. Hughes propound an alternative policy, and then only the historic republican policy. He declares we should have dealt with submarine outrages otherwise than with "grave words." but does not say how we could have done so unless enormous military preparedness had anticipated them. —Chicago Herald. Mr. Hughes’ task is to solder a split party; to try to create issues in the presence of the great constructive policies that have been put on the statute book in Mr. Wilson's administration: to breathe life into the ghost issues evoked in the hope of making the voters forget the unpatriotic and un-American course of so large a part of the republican party in congress "in refusing to support Mr. Wilson's assertion of the rights of American citizens upon the high seas; to explain to a prosperous people that they have no right to be prosperous under a democratic administration and without the shelter of the ark of high protection. Mr. Hughes is lucid when he can afford to be; vague when he suggests, so far as he does suggest, alternatives of the policies he criticizes. On the whole, a tame speech, for all of its wealth of words.—New York Times. It is difficult to define, and perhaps to justify, the feeling of disappointment with the long-awaited speech of Mr. Hughes. There was no want of vigor in it. It was notably free from clap-trap. There was no straining to make a verbal point, and the detailed attack on the Wilson administration was made with great energy and will undoubtedly appear to the republican party to be overwhelmingly unan-

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swerable. The speech will meet with wide echoes of approval. And yet when the discriminating and inde-pendent-minded reader lays it down the question will irresistibly press upon him. "What is lacking ” We think the answer will be. while Mr. Hughes has taken the offensive powerfully, he ras not clearly indicated the positive policies which he himself would pursue.—New York Evening Post. Mr. Hughes' speech is mainly destructive criticism. It is not constructive in any sense. He appears to bj; the victim of a process of intellectual self-deception which makes him a voluminous critic of methods for which he can offer no tangible substitute, — Brooklyn Eagle. Mr. Hughes’ speech of acceptance is a public confession of a candidate who is without an issue and withou’ a policy. * * * It is all sound and reverberation. There is no substance to it. * * * The independent voter will read it in vain for a word of hope or encouragement. It is the partisan utterances of • a partisan candidate appealing for a partisan vote that can see nothing in government except physical possession of the federal patronage and the protection of property and privilege.— New York World. From Our Senators: — Senator Kern, democratic senate leader, said: “After reading five or six columns of this dreary essay I had almost abandoned all hope of finding any possible declaration or expression of opinion on any subject. I was delighted, therefore, in the last line of this soul-stirring production, to find the first clear, positive statement, namely. 'I accept the nomination.’ All else seems in doubt.” Senator Taggart said: "There is nothing in the speech except scold, scold, scold, and not a word about what he would have done under the same circumstances.” Some fine and candy weather, isn't it? We’ll say so. You did enough complaining about those hot and uncomfortable days of the last three weeks. Now boost a little for th< weather man. The Deutschland is off on her return voyage and the people of this nation almost to a man are hoping that it will be a successful voyage. The accomplishment of such a wonderful feat deserves and will receive the praises of the world. Frenzied efforts at retrenchment are being made by persons in Wall street who during the past several days have been betting on Hughes for the presidency What causes this trend is not definitely known. Former Hughes backers yesterday were striving in vain to place their money on Wilson, asking 2 to 1, the odds they gave themselves when on the other side of the fence. Evidently Hughes is going back, for Wall street sentiment is a borometer by which elections may be gauged. On paper Hughes is still the favorite —but only

on paper. At odds of 6 to 5 It Is virtually impossible to place money on him. Broker McQuade, a curb operator. has |25.00fi he would like to bet on Wilson at odds of 6 to 5, but the republicans are not in betting mood. —New York Telegraph The resignation of L. L. Baumgartner as a member of the city council at this time is regretted by those who have watched his record. He has proven capable, careful and ever watchful of the city’s best interests. It is important that his place be filled by the selection of a progressive and equally capable man. The job is important, more so than the salary thereto attached hight indicate and is a place that should be occupied by a man who will vote as he believes he ought to, all the time for the interests of this community. liraKßwaiu a DOINGS IN SOCIETY j t 1 cannttuiuiiununu-’tßnzojiiiamCTH WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. Union Chapel Social—Geo. Cramer home . Ruth Circle —Postponed. Thursday. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. L. A. Jackson. M E. Missionary—Church Lawn. Friday. Christian Aid—Mrs. William Engle. Mite Society Social—Waterworks Park. Lord, Thy most pointed Pleasure take And stab my spirit broad awake. —Stevenson. On account of the illness of Mr Olen Baker, who was 4o have been hostess, the Ruth Circle meeting has been postponed from this evening until next week. Mrs. Charier Pilliod and daughters. Margaret and Rosemary, of Dayton, 0., arrived for a visit with her motht r. Mrs. Mary Wemhoff and family. Her daughter, Charlotte, has been here since July. 4. Miss Oda Speidel, of Cincinnati, 0.. arrived today to be the guest of Mrs. Wai Wemhoff. A motor and picnic party of Sunday that was much enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Leland Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Rai: h Miller, Frances Baker, Joe Hunter, Ralph McCrory, Martha McCrory anl Miss Pearl King, of Ossian, is reported. They had their dinner along the reservoir at Celina. O-. and enroute home, stopped at Van Wert. Ohio, for the evening. Miss Anola Frank returned yesterday afternoon from Pio.ua. 0., where she was a guest of Miss Jennie Randolph. They also had a visit at Ru - se'll Point, a pretty lake. Mrs. Owen Davis is entertaining Miss Evelyn Marshall, of Flint. Michigan. as her house guest. Miss Leia Lewton returned to Fort Wayne yesterday " afternoon. She was the guest of Mrs. Leland Frank and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Elzey, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Poling,, who motored to Con voy, 0.. Sunday were guests of the Waldo Brushwiller family at dinner. At the home of Simeon Smith, ten miles southwest of the city, Saturday night a farewell party was given for their son, Otto Smith, Elmer Grove and George Yake. who leave in a fewdays so the middle west. About fifty young people were present to enjoy the music and many games Music was furnished by the Misses Gladys Graham. Esther Ixibsiger. Lucy Smith and Mrs. Barker. At a late hour refreshments of fruit and cake were served by the Misses Lobsiger. Wagoner and Smith. The young men were so well entertained that they expressed their regrets for. their coming departure. Those present were the Misses Sylvia and Goldie Roth. Ida Libby. Gertrude Wagoner Esther Lobsiger. Ida and Dessie Meyer, Gladys and Frances Heller, Bertha and Ella Isch, Mary Bowman. Gladys and Gretchen Graham of Decatur, and Barbara and Luey Smith; Messrs. Dennis Lantz, Lester Wagoner. Will, Charley and Harry Lobsiger. Calcin Yost. Floyd Liby, Alfred and Godfrey Smith. Albert Wealthy, Willie Conser, George Yake, Everett Schug of ■Berne. Elmer Grove of Sapulpa, Okla.; Otto, Henry and Reuben Smith. Henry Klopfenstein. Peter and Arlie Bolinger; Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Barker and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Graham of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith and family and Lizzie Laisuije. A number of young people from the j vicinity west of Monroe gathered at' the home of Simeon Smith Sunday i afternoon and from there drove to' the Wabash river between Vera Cruz and Bluffton for an afternoon's out-

ing. The occasion was in honor of Elmer Grove and Otto Smith, who left Tuesday for the middle west. The former Nias been visiting friends and relatives in Adams county for the past six weeks, hut will now return to his home at Sapulpa, accompanied by Mr. Smith. The afternoon was spent in a general good time. Lunch was spread for the young folks, after which they returned to their homes. Those included were the Misses Sylvia. Goldie and Mary Roth. Lucy and Barbara Smith. Gertrude Wagoner and Ida Meyer Messrs. Dennis Lantz, Otto Smith, Effert Rich, Elmer Grove. Lester Wagoner. John Amstutz and Willie Crozier. The meeting of the ladies' mission ary society of the Reformed church at the home of Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer yesterday afternoon was unusually good. Mrs. L. W. Stolte, president was leader, and the chapter studied, treated of “A Reclaiming Force”. A special musical number was a piano solo by Lee An nd Vance, and Mrs. Henry Moyer gave the scripture reading, and Rev. Stolte, a prayer. Answer t* the roll call, was made by each member, with the name of some mission station, a church supported by the missionary societies. Mrs. Charles Brodbeck was elected a delegate, and Mrs. Henry Moyer, alternate, to th'' synodical missionary conference at Terre Haute in October. The refreshments served by Mrs. Seilemeyer. as slated by her daughters, Mesdames Heuer. Vance and Miss Della Sellemeyer. and little Lee Anna Vance, were seasonable and very excellent. Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmerman and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burwell, of Reno, Nevada, and Miss Fanny Burwell of Blufftvi. spent the day in Fort Wayne. Miss Helen Gerard of Louisville, Ky and Mrs. Peter Lauer,, of Ft. Wayne will arrive tomorrow for a visit with the Dr. H. F. Costello family. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marshal! arrived today from Fort Worth. Texas, for « visit with Mrs Marshall’s mother. Mrs Harvey Harruff and her sister and brother. Della and Orval Harrnff. Mrs Marshall was formerly M’jss Opa'. Harruff. Bernard Loos and son. Howard, of Chicago; Joe Loos. IT. Loos and Lawrence Heiny of Fort Wayne motored here and were guests yesterday of their uncle, U. Deininger. and family. Miss Ella Mutschler entertained the Young Ladies’ Missionary socie ty of the Reformed church last even ing. Three new members, the Misses Adella. Agnes and Esther Sellemeyer, were welcomed. The lesson study was led by Mrs. L. W. Stolte. Re freshments followed. Miss Ruth May er will be the next hostess and Mist Letta Wetter, the leader. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia had a splendid meeting last evening, but several absentees were noted, be

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cause of the attendance of members at the national convention at Toledo. Ohio. During the social that closed the meeting, victroia music was enjoyed. Honoring their guest. Miss Eva Keyes, of Camden the sewing party and luncheon given yesterday afternoon by by the Misses Ruby and Ruth Parrish v.as enjoyed by the Tri Kappa girls and a number of other guests including the Misses Fay Hammel!. Lulu Atz and Vera Hover Golden glow, which are the prettiest of the summer flowers bloom, were the house decorations. The luncheon in two 'courses was a tempting repast. Misses Keyes and Ruth Parrish went to Fort Wayne this afternoon to be the guests of friends. Mrs. Rhoda Mahan of Monmouth haa as her guest, Miss Counsellor, of Van Wert, O. WHEAT SOARS TODAY (United Press Service) BULLETIN Chicago, Aug. .2—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Wheat jumped terrifically on the local board today. September closed at $1.30 5-8 a gain of 5 5-8 cents for the day and 6% cents over last night's close. December closed at $1.34% a days gain of 4% cents and 6 cents over last nights' close. Crop damage stories from Canada and the United States northwest caused the jump. LAWN FETE TONIGHT. Country store, candy stand and other refreshment booths will supply the wants of the public this evening at the lawn fete at Waterworks park. The same is being given by the Christian Endeavor society of the Reformed church and everybody is invited. Plenty of comfortable seats will be provided. Struggle for Verity. An old colored man who was before Judge Sanford for drunkenness and bad his sentence suspended. largely on account of his age, which must be nearly eighty years, in an effort to brace up his reputation for truth and veracity remarked to one of the court officers: “I always means and intends to tell de troof, I does, even if I has to lie a little to do it.”-r-Berkshlre Courier. Place He Had Been Looking Fcr. The hobo from the city has different ideas from the farmer as to working hours. The Country Gentleman says that a hobo got a job from a farmer in the busy season. He worked tiH 9:30, then had his supper. At four the next morning he was called to get up. He ate a hearty breakfast, then started upstairs again, saying: "This is the best place I ever worked—two suppers in one night and back*to bed again." Nugget of Truth. It is much easier for a bad man to live down to his reputation than it is for a good man to live up to his—as well as more usual.

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