Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 205, Decatur, Adams County, 29 August 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 205.

MILITARY OPERATION OF RAILROADS

WILSUN APPEALS TO CONGRESS FOR LAWS railroad brotherhoods prepare TO WALK OUT NEXT MONDAY-LEG-ISLATION LAST CHANCE OF AVERTING INDUSTRIAL PARALYSIS

(United Press Service) Washington. D. C., Aug. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Military operation of the railroads of the United States with the present train crews operating the trains under military draft is the definite prospect before the country. If the strike set for Monday by the railway brotherhoods takes place that is the course President Wilson has in mind, it became known today. President Wilson will address a joint session of congress at 2:30 p. m. today. His message will be brief. Senator Newlands, after a morning conference with the president, took up with Attorney-general Gregory, Interstate Commerce Commissioner Clark and Chairman Adamson of the house interstate commerce commission. the preparation of a bill to make military action possible. President W'ilson was quoted today as having declared his purpose last night to the four brotherhoods in a session with their heads at the white house. (By Roert J. Bender.) Washington, Aug. 29— (Special to Daily Democrat)—As a dramatic climax to his unprecedented negotia tions to avert the most disastrous labor war that ever threatened the United States, President Wilson this afternoon appeared before a joint session of congress and urged legislation “to safeguard the life and interests of the nation." He said he urged the legislation "not in haste of merely as a meafns ol meeting the present emergency bu' as a permanent and necessary addition to the law, suggested, indeed, by circumstances we had hoped nev »r to see, but imperative as well as just, if such emergencies are to be prevented in the future." He recommended: Immediate provision for the enlargement and administrative reorgan ization of the interstate commerce commission, enabling the commission to deal with the duties now devolving upon it “with a promptness and thoroughness which are. with its pres ent constitution and means of action practically impossible.” Establishment of an eight hour day as the legal basis alike of work an.' of wages in the employment of al’ railroad employees engaged in oper ating trains in interstate transportation. The time of the institution of his law to be determined by congress. The president suggested no date. Authorizing the appointment by the president of a commission to study results in application of the eight hour day to railroad operation, alike for the men and for the roads; the investigators to report to congress at the easiest possible date but without recommendations as to legislative action. Approval by congress of consideration by the interstate commerce commission of freight rate increases to meet such additional expenditures by the roads as are rendered necessary by the adoption of the eight, hour dav. Amendment of the federal law which provides for the mediation, coneilitation and arbitration of such controversies as the present by adding a provision that in case methods of accomodation now provided shall fail, a full public investigation shall oe instituted and completed before a strike or lockout may lawfully be attempted. Empowering the president in case of military necessity to take control of such portions and rolling stock of the railways as may be required for military use and to operate them for

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military purposes with authority io ■ draft into military service of the - country such train crews and adminI istrative officials as circumstances i may require. r i The president outlined in detail his > efforts to effect a settlement of the pending dispute through friendly ne- . gotiation. His efforts, he said, had ; resulted in complete dead-lock.” , i Now. the country faces, he said, a great national calamity, with "cities i cut off from food supplies and the commerce of the nation paralyzed. Countless thousands will in all likelihood be brought, it may be, to the . very point of starvation." Mediation under existing laws has failed, he admitted, and arbitration has been rendered impossible "by the attitude of the men." . He said that he had offered the eight-hour day as a basis for agreement because the "whole spirit of the time and the preponderance of evidence of recent economic experience” spoke out for it. In the face of indications that the railroads would “ultimately he obliged to accept the eight-hour day byconcerted action of organized labor, backed by the favorable judgment of society.” they have declined to accept this means of settlement, he said. The railroads feared the influence of hostile shippers and they appar ently feel no confidence that the interstate commerce commission could withstand the objections that would be made, the president said. “They do not care to rely upon the friendly assurances of the president or congress. They thought it best that they shall be forced to yield, if they must yield, not by coun sei. but by the suffering of the country/ The president at eight o'clock tonight will go to the capitol again to ■onfer with Speaker Clark, Representative Kitchin, floor leader of‘the house; Representative Mann, republican leader in the house, and Chairnan Adamson, of the house interstate ■ommerce commission, and will urge early action on his proposal. Republicans manifested oposition early today and indicated they would need considerable time for debate. Nevertheless administration officials feel that the entire program will go through within ten days. Washington, Aug 29—-(Special to Daily Democrat) —If President Wilson plans to halt the threatened railroad strike through a law similar to the ' Canadian disputes act he must get it passed before Monday. Otherwise the ' brotherhood leaders will go ahead with their plans for a walk-out Labor , Day. ’ Washington. Aug. 29 —(Special to t Daily Democrat) —The four brothert hood chiefs and the twentyfour mem- - bers of the executive committee todayagreed to reject the proposal of the - railroad presidents as made to Pres- • ident Wilson yesterday. No formal ) announcement was made but it was r known this action was taken. y “We will submit our decision to the . president today,” said president Lee 1 of the brotherhood trainmen. Chicago. Aug. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Tie-up of shipping in Chi- ’ cago loomed today when five hundred I freight handlers on the Baltimore and ' Ohio and Grand Trunk roads were G called out when the roads refused to recognize the mens* union. PRACTICE POSTPONED. e The practice of the men’s chorus of >1 the Methodist church has been post,f poned from tonight until Friday r night. Members of the chorus will r | take notice. _

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, August 29, 1916.

TODAY Michigan Holds Primary Election Today—Much Feeling Shown. RESULTS INDICATORY Os the Way State Will go This Fall —Politicians Interested. (United Press Service) Detroit. Mich.. Aug. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Political parties ih Michigan today named their candidates for the November election. For the democrats, the primary balloting was merely the formal ratification of the selections of the party organization chiefs, but republicans were waging a rough and tumble scraps for nearly every place on the ticket. Candidates were being selected for governor, lieutenant governor. United States senator, congress, the state senate and house of representatives. Five men sought the republican nomination for governor. They were Frank B. Leland, banker, of Detroit; Albert E. Sleeper, former state treasurer, of Bad Axe; Gerritt J. Biekema, of Holland, ex-congressman; Washington Gardner, former congressman and former commander-in-chief of the G. A. R„ of Albion, and Sybrant Wesselius. of Grand Rapids. Democrats cast their ballots for Charles H. Bender of Grand Rapids for governor, following the refusal of Governor Ferris to seek a third term. Bender’s name went on the primay ballot despite his protest that he did not want the nomination and “could not think of accepting it,” because of business responsibilities. United States Senator Charles E. Townsend, of Jackson, was opposed for renomination on the republican ticket by William H. Hill, Detroit drug manufacturer, and Theodore Joslyn, of Adrian, both former progressives. STATE PRESIDENT O. F. Gilliom, Berne, State President Christian Endeavor Association. HOWARD WISEHAUPT Took Active Part in Closing Day of Convention — Hammond Next Year. O. F. Gillion of Berne, who heads! the Ft. Wayne district Christian Endeavor society of which Adams county | chapters are members, was chosen Saturday as president of the State Christian Endeavor association. Rev. Hillis Avery, well known here, was named one of the vice presidents. Hammond, was selected as the next meeting place for the state association. Mr. Gilliom’s report, as state treasurer, showed that the Ft. Wayne district led last year in the amount of money paid into the general asociation fund. Howard Weishaupt, of Kingsland, who is the state intermediate superintendent. took an active part in the convention Sunday, which was the closing day.. "dislocated elbow Robert, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Myers of Fort Wayne, had the misfortune of falling yesterday afternoon and dislocating his left elbow tearing the ligaments. Mrs. Myers and her children have been visiting with Lee Myers and family living south of the city for the last week. Dr. D. D. Clark was called and set the arm which will be .ill right in a week or so.

IN. POLICE CIRCLES A drunken daughter of Dan Haley’s coming to Decatur yesterday evening from Fort Wayne, gave Chief of Police Melchi a bad hour, causing her aged father three trips to the interurban station to rescue her from the curious throngs that gathered and finally required the services of a physician before sleep could be induced. She came into town drunk, and went home. During her hallucinations she avoided the close watch kept upon her three times and came to the interurban station. Later Melchi was called. and still later the physician. Melchi took a pint of whiskey away from her. and after an hour’s work the physician and Melchi finally induced sleep. o HEARING TONIGHT Following the third delay a hearing is scheduled for tonight in the HurstMumma case, in which James Hurst charges Mumma cut his shade trees unnecessarily. Clark J. Lutz will hear the case as special judge, the trial being held in the mayor’s court room in the city hall commencing at seven o’clock. WORK j£ ENDED Graduation Exercises for the Teachers’ Training Classes at REFORMED CHURCH Tonight—Public is Cordially Invited to Attend— The Program. Rev. C. A. Hauser of Philadelphia, educational secretary of the Reform ed church, will deliver the address at the teacher exercises at 7:30 this evening at the Zion Reformed church in this city. The subject of the address will be “The Teacher as the Sower of the Word.” The Sunday school workers of the various churches, as is also the general public, are invited to attend this service. The program: 1 Selection —Decatur City Orchestra. Hymn. Devotions —Rev. L. W. Stolte. Vocal Solo—Della Sellemeyer. Testimonials, “What Teacher Training Has Done for Me” —O. L. Vance, T. E. Miller. Matlida Sellemeyer. Selection —Quartet. Address and Presentation of Diplomas—Rev. C. A. Hauser, educational superintendent of Reformed Church of the United States, Philadelphia. Pa. Selection—Decatur City Orchestra. Announcements. Offertory. Selection —Quartet. Hymn. Benediction. Doxology. DIES JUODENLY Mrs. Peter Moser, Living West of Monroe. Drops Dead Suddenly OF HEART FAILURE Was Just Recovering from Severe Case of Typhoid Fever. Mrs. Peter Moser, residing four miles west of Monroe, died suddenly this morning from acute heart failure. Mrs. Moser was recovering from a severe case of typhoid fever and was believed to be gaining strength rapidly. At breakfast this morning she was feeling excellent and desired a larger breakfast than the nurse would permit her to have. While thus talking with the nurse she suddenly collapsed and died before the nurse could reach her side. (Continued on - Page J.)

CHARGE NEGLECT 1 Mrs. Mary Wagner Schoen--1 lein Applies for Divorce ' in Fort Wayne. 1 ■ ■ SHE CAME v HOME r To Her Parents and Her Husband Tried to Drink 1 Carbolic Acid. i Mrs. John Schoenlein went home to her mother in Decatur on August 4. because she refused to live longer on ’ bread and butter and potatoes, it was ' brought out Friday in the case in po--1 lice court in which Mrs. Schoenlien had her husband charged with neg- ' lect. The husband has several scars 1 about his mouth as a Jesuit of his attempting to take carbolic acid after he had read the note his wife left on the table when she left him three weeks ago and which bid him “good by.” Schoenlein’s mother rushed into the room and prevented her son from taking the drug after he had ’ placed the bottle to his lips. “He is crazy about the woman,” Mrs.Schoenlein said in court Friday. “He would try and keep her but she is not satisfied.” Mr. and Mrs. Schoenlein and Schoenlein’s mother lived in flats at 228 East Columbia street until the young wife left for the home of her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner, near Decatur The wife said her husband had threat enod her and would work but four days each week. Schoenlein’s mother who is a cook ut a restaurant, provid ed for them, the wife said. Divorce proceedings have been started against Schoenlein. Judge Kerr continued the case in defiinitely. Provision for support of Mrs. Schoenlein, while the divorce suit is pending, will be determined in circuit court.—Ft. Wayne Sentinel. Mrs. Schoenlein was formerly- Mis; Mary Wagner and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Wagner. ' WEDGING MONDAY William Beerbaum. of Fort Wayne and Miss Mae Weber. Decatur Girl MARRIED YESTERDAY Bride is Daughter of MrS. Mary Weber—To Live in Fort Wayne. Yesterday afternoon, Monday. Aug ust 28, at the rectory of the St. Pat rick’s Catholic church in Ft. Wayne Rev. Father Joseph Delaney solemnized the marriage of Miss Mae Weber, daughter of Mrs. Mary Weber of Nuttman Avenue this city, and Mr. William Beerbaun, of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Beerbaum will go to housekeeping at once in Fort Wayne where their home is ready for them. The bride spent practically all her life in this city and vicinity until going to Fort Wayne a few years ago where she was employed at the Boss Glove factory. She is a very excellent young lady and well liked by all. Mr. Beerbauer is employed as overseer in a department in the electric light works and is a man much esteemed. EQUITY UNION MEETING • The Farmers Equity Union will hold a meeting on Friday, Sept. Ist. at the Magjey school house, one mile north of the town of Magley. Mr. T. L. Line, the state organizer will be present. The meeting will be held at eight o’clock. o . - SOCIAL AT MAGLEY An ice cream social will be held ■ Saturday night at .the Kolter store at 1 Magley. Plenty of ice cream and a good time assured. Everybody invited.

* TAKEN TO ANTWERP, OHIO. Because of the fact that no good connections could be made at Fort Wayne for Antwerp, Ohio, by leav- . ing on the 9: OS train on the G. R. & 1„ the body of Mrs. Mary Ewing, mother of Mrs. B. C. Henricks. and the funeral party, left on the first interurban car, changing at Ft. Wayne for Antwerp. No funeral service was held at the home here, because of J the early hour, the funeral service being held at Antwerp. r DANCE AT MASONIC HALL The Masonic dance hall will be thrown open Wednesday evening to the lovers of the light fantastic and a delightful little dance has been planned. for the evening. Good music will o be furnished and the usual good time I, assured. Admission fifty cents, laides n free. S u : GR AND_CONCERT Claussen Concert Closed Chautauqua and Pleased Large Audience. , CLOSING LECTURE - • By Dr. Hagerman Very Good —May Have Chautauqua Next Year. r The Redpath Chautauqua season for Decatur came to a close last evening with the/concert by Madame Julia Claussen and her assistants. Pierro Henrotte, violinist and Marcel Char- . Her, pianist. The attendance wax ’ large, but did not reach capacity pr i--1 portions. Much enthusiasm w s shown, however, although the concert in its entirety, did not satisfy to the same degree as did that of Miss Alice Neilsen last year. Last evening’s program was an excellent one. the numbers being carefully chosen and designed to plea - , a wide latitude of tastes. It was in the Habanera from Carmen, by Bizet. , that Mme. Claussen was heard to be-" advantage, probably. The dramatic note was uppermost and agorded the singer a splendid opportunity for the use of her exquisite voice. Her renditions of “Ave Maria” with violin obligato by Mr. Henrotte was one of the really big things of the program. Here Mme. Claussen displayed a depth of feeling well calculated o bring out the rich religious note of *he hymn. A group of German songs that pleased many, comprised Seubert's “Dor Wanderer,” Wagner’s “Traume” and Hildach's “Lenz". A cycle of songs in English concluded the program. Among these was Cadmans Indian Song. “From th n ' land of the Sky Blue Water” which I is fast assuming the place in the hearts of music lovers which its usually high character well merits. Miss Nielsen sang the same number here last. year. Encore songs that pleased highly were “A Perfect Day (Bond): an “Annie Ijiurie” and “My Old Kentucky Home.” Mr. Henrotte was at his befct in his interpretation of the Kreisler numbers on his program. The exquirite “Canrice Viennois" and the charming Rondinn as was Boetbaeri's “Mentiet" were interpreted with all the skill of. the master violinist. Not a little of the success of the concert was due to the splendid work of Mr. Charlier. He was all that an accompanist should be. He seemed to anticipate every mood of the soloists and thus made his contribution an important one. The stage for the Claussen concert was beautifully decorated with flowers I by the Tri Kappa girls. Mme. Claus- > sen and company travel in her own i private railway car. Whether Decatur will have a chan-. ,- tauqua next y ear has not yet been det cided. No one locally seems to be taking the leadership in the matter and Mr. Thomas stated last evening, that a plan would probably he presentfl ed later, whereby a rhautauqua may t be secured. From here the chautaua qua manager, Glenn H. Thomas, and . I assistants, went to Danville. 111. this I (Continued on Pag3*2.)

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FDRGETS_ FACTS Goodrich and Others Forget Main Facts When They Discuss Issues. HUGHES IN SECLUSION Why Don’t Beveridge Tell Why He is Supporting the Standpatters? i • > Indianapolis, Aug 29—Candidate * Goodrich and others on the republican state ticket, have been having a great ■ deal to say about the extravagance in the management of all the state institutions, including the three mode! state schools. | As everybody in the state knows, the democratic legislature, acting aider a pledge contained in the party platform of 1912, was the first legislature that had ever exercised the good business sense of amply providing for the maintenance of all these i institutions. The money expended in all this work is disbursed by non-par-tisan boards, composed of republicans r and democrats. The three educational institutions are presided over by men who have been republicans all their lives. Their recommendations are almost arbitrary in dictating the expenditure of all the r money. State officials have not one , ‘ word to say about it. These college , j heads are among the ablest educators in the country, as well as being good business men. They are retained because of their ability, the democratic x administration never allowing polities, ~ in the slightest degree to enter into . the school control. ( Candidate Goodrich, and the oth'-r , orators of his party, forget to point , out that there are ninteen penal, correctional and benevolent institutions today, whereas there were but thirteen under the last republican administration. They- did net point out the , large increase in the number of people being taken care of in these institutions. They forgot to mention that the democrats had to pay f>r the construction of all these additional institutions. Some of them were built under the last republican admin- , istration and the construction bills, amounting to millions, were left for the democrats to pay. They have all ! been paid. Candidate Goodrich says that it has . always been necessary to draw upon the general fund to make up deficiencies for all state institutions. Ho should say that t was always necessary for the republicans to do this, because republicans never made adequate provision. Such a course has not been necessary under democratic ‘rule. He should also remember, and I he should be honest enough to tell the ' people, that the republicans left behind. in addition to all these large construction bills, a few millions of dollars of unpaid bonds and current hills. Ho should also toll the people if he wants to be thoroughly honest and fair, that republicans made state debts. He might read some extracts from I the last message of the last republican governor to the last legislature, telling them that the. state was bankrupt, and calling attention to the criminal misappropriation of public funds made by republicans in office. Ho should tell them all this in contrast with present conditions that democrats have not only paid all the debts but carry a large surplus in the treasury. He might also tell j;he people why be considers sixty-two cents a day too much 1 money to spend for the housing, maintanence, food, clothing, attendance, 1 medicine and all other expenses, in caring for the unfortunate inmate at the Central Hospital for the Insane. 1 How much less would he make it if any of his own family were there? i-. >• Candidate Hughes is taking a rest, e Under advice from the democratic nar tional committee, he has retired '■» :. Estes Park. Colorado, and will remain -'in seclusion until after the first of >•; September.” The national committee - wants him to think over all the ter 1 rible blunders he has committed dr i ing his trip through the west. H (Continued on ~ < ’ a -