Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 227, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1916 — Page 1

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ACTIVEJN EASI Roumanians and Bulgarians Mix in Fierce Fighting on East Front. NO ONE IS WINNER Germans Capture Dutch Liner and Take Her Into Zee Brugge. (United r-ress Service) (By Ed L. Keene) London, Sept. 23—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The Roumaninans have again taken the offensive against Field Marshal Mackenpen’s army of Germans, Bulgarians and Turks after beating off hostile at tacks in the Dobrudja. An official statement from the German war office this afternoon reported that tlie Roumanian attack near the Danube and southwest of Top raiser, where the Germans claimed a victory. Thursday, were in both places repulsed. The Bulgarian war office reported that about 20,000 Roumanians attacked the Bulgarian wing Thursday and were beaten off. The Bulgarians continued at and pursued the Roumanians until night. The Roumanians apparently reorganized during the night and launched fresh attacks yesterday. Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 23 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —The Australian senate today passed by a vote of 17 to 9 the'bill calling for a referendum on the question of conscription, which has already passed the house of representatives. Women will vote at the election, registering their decision on the question of sending their men to war, for probably the first time in hostory. The Hague, Sept 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Germans have captured the Dutch steamer Prinz Hendrick bound from London to Flushing and have taken her into Zee Brugge with her eighty passengers. London, Sept. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The British continued tlieir advance toward the Bapaume last night according to rts received from General Haig this afternoon. In tonight’s fightipg the British line was pushed forward on a front of a mile and a half towards Bapaume. The French war office announced great aerial activities, their aviators having taken part in fifty-six air battles bringing down ten German flyers. On the Somme front the French patrols have reached the outer edge of Combles and found the Germans strongly fortified in houses on the outskirts. The British aviators for the third time in a fortnight made a raid this morning on the German aerodrome at Saint Dennis -Westrein in Belgium doing considerable damage according to the official statement.

BUYING UP COPPER. (United Press Service) New York. N. Y„ Sept. 23—(Special to the Daily Democrat I—The British government, through J. P. Morgan & Company, its purchasing agents, today contracted with American copper producers for 200.000 long tons or 448,000,000 pounds of copper at a price slightly under twenty-seven cents. The purchase involved a total of more than $125,000,000 and is the largest single transaction in the history of the American copper industry. The British government purchase represents about one-forth of the year’s output in this country. Delivery is called for in about equal amounts over the first six months of next year. WILSON SPEAKS TODAY (United Press Service) Long Branch. N. J., Sept. 23 —(special to Dally Democrat)—President Wilson will make his first political speech this afternoon since the notification ceremonies at Shadow Lawn. He was to speak to the business men r.t Trenton, New Jersey. Shadow Lawn will bo thrown open to the public and a crowd of several thousand is expected to hear the president. — o— The county schools of the county will open for the regular term on next Monday morning. The course cf study will be for six or seven months. All of the schools open on a unoform date fliis year owing to the resolution of the county board of education at a ent meeting.

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; GASOLINE SHORTAGE SOON Globe, Arlz, S/pt. 22 A serious gasoline shortage on the Pacific coast, the effect of which would ex tend throughout the entire country, during the next year, was predicted here today during the closing ses sions of tlie convention of the American Institute of Mining Engineers W. R. Hamilton, of San Francisco presented the gasoline industry da‘a to the engineers. According to Mr. Hamilton, the only possible means of increasing gasoline production of either light oil or casinghead gasoline, lowering the grade of market gasoline, or by successful innovations in refining methods. Most rl these solutions Mr. Hamilton r:; plained as in the im mediate future, although he said that by lowering the grade of ga-to line production could be increase ■ from all to 50 per cent.

HAVE THREE DAYS » _ Mayor Mitchell. New York. Has Three Days to Avert Strike OF 800,000 WORKERS Much Bitterness Injected Into Strike Situation in Past Few Hours. (United Press Service) New York, Sept. 23— (Special to Daily Democrat) —New York awaited witli apprehension today for the next turn in a labor war which threatens on next Wednesday, when the order for a general “suspension of work” becomes effective, to make tlie largest city in the world a city of dead in dustries. Developements of the last twenty four hours have injected much bit terness into the labor situation de veloping from the strike of the sur face, subway and elevated carmen. The general strike order as inter preted by union leaders today is mere ly a notice to the employers that un ion men will not ride on cars run l.y non-union men and guarded by police but they assert its effect will be a complete tie-up of industry in -h* greater city, through the refusal to work of nearly 800.000 union members. I o MRS. HIRAM MEYERS DEAD Bluffton. Ind. Sept. 23—(Specal to Daly Democrat)—Mrs. Lydia Pleu-s Meyers, 77. died at her French township Adams county home today after a long illness, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Meyers was born in Switzerland May 8, 1839 and came to America forty-three years ago. She lives in Fort Wayne one year. In G>neva a short time and thirty two years in French township. She is survived by six children living, five having preceeded her in death. Thos« living are Robert M. at home. Fred of Monroe, Ed of Paragould Missouri Herman of Monroe, Mrs. Adolph Rinehard and Henry at home. No funeral arrangements have been made.

HE USED A GUN r ■- _ I George Britton Used a Thir-ty-two Calibre Gun to Protect HIS OLD STRAW HAT And as a Result is Now Facing City Court on a Serious Charge. (United Press Service) Vincennes, Ind., Sept. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Loyalty is one of George Britton's Virtues. Havin'? been shielded from the burning rays of the sun during the recent summer by his straw hat, George’s friendship was won by the lid. But like sentiment did not exist in the breathe of a negro section gang. They first jibed George for being out of season and then threatened him. The threat was too much. George flourished a brand new 32 revolver loaded to the brim and declared that any one who touched his straw would receive a puncture. The hat was saved. but the city Amrt got George.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening,September 23, 1916.

A HICKORY POLE Pole Raising at Kingsland Brings Out Old-fashion-ed Democrats. MUCH ENTHUSIASM Event Proved Good Place for .Judge Eichhorn to Drive Home Facts. Five hundred democrats gathered at Kingsland last night to hear Judge William H. Eichhorn discuss tlie issues of the campaign. The Markle band, the Bluffton drum corps, John Trosel of Marion and a real hickory pole ninety feet long furnished tlie excitement and the enthusiasm. The pole raising went off without a hitch. Hundreds of democrats fought for a place on the rope. Witli a Heo He! the big stick rose in the air carrying a huge Wilson and Marshall banner, while Henry Cree, storekeeper and moving spirit of the doings danced on his front doorstep with glee, yelling for Wilson. Judge Eichhorn in a convincing, pleasing manner took up republican charge after charge exploding them and showing the flimsy fabric on which that party hopes to capture the presidency. Judge Eichhorn was in his element and he talked with an electric enthusiasm that filled his audience with confidence and democracy. He was introduced by Bob Stine of Bluffton. John Trosel, formerly of Decatur, but now of Marion Indiana, formed a * glee club at Bluffton and twenty strong came in automobilees.’ Mr. Trosel writes his own songs and the way they “got over” at this meeting should prove his worth and bring him a larger place in the state's campaign. Delegations from Bluffton, Markle, Uniondale, Fort Wayne and Decatur were there and helped to raise the pole.

GROUP MEETING Groug Missionary Meeting Will be Held Commencing Monday Evening. A PICNIC DINNER Six Missionaries from Foreign Lands Will Address Local Audiences. A missionary group meeting will be held at the Decatur Methodist church commencing Monday evening, September 25 and ending Tuesday evening September 26. Tuesday at noon an old fashioned picnic dinner will be served in the church parlors, each one bringing their basket and everyone contributing to the spread which will be had in the church parlors. Everyone is invited to come. The program to be given in the various sessions is: First Evening. Ilustrated Lecture by Rev. Ernest , B. Calwell, D. D. of China. Views of Methodism at work in the World church. Morning. Intercession for the World church —Led by Charles W. Iglehart. Music. Methodism in the Evolution of the Celestial Nation—Dr. E. B. Caldwell. Music. Message from the Hindoo in Africa —Rev. A. E. Cook. Music. Personal Experience in Africa —. Mrs. J. M. Springer. Music —Adjournment. Afternoon. Music. Belgium District—lndia— Rev. D. O. Ernsberger. The problem in the Dark Continent Mrs. J. M. Springer. Music. Social Unrest in India —Rev. A. E. Cook Music. The Work of the United Church in Japan —Chas. W. Iglehart. Music. The Gospel’s Lifting Power for a

Benighted land Rev. J. M. Springer. Music. Round Table. Evening. Supper at the Church. Music, Devotions. Resources of a World Church as Related to a World Program Rev. D. O. Ernsherger. Music. Our Progress in the Dark Continent - Dr. .1. M. Springer. Closing Service—District Superintendent. TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY (United Press Service) Greensburg, Ind. Sept. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Passers-by looked in at McCrackens garage recently and saw a strange sight. A man was staggering about the room pulling at his jaw. “I give up." he said finally. “Anyone knows a dentist around here,” he said. He was trying to pull a bad tooth with tlie auto pliers. A dentist who happened along took the pliers nad pulled the tooth after some more struggling. SOON BE READY Pleasant Mills Parsonage Will be Ready for Occupancy in 60 Days. CARPENTERS MONDAY Some Decatur Citizen Gave Fifty-dollar Check Toward the Fund. The new parsonage being erected by the Methodist Episcopal denom ination at Pleasant Mills is progress ing nicely and within sixty days it will be ready for the occupancy for the minister, Rev. George L. Con way. The basement and foundation have been completed by the masons and the carpenters will begin work Monday morning, with a vilew of rushing the work to a finish as quickly as possible. The subscription for funds to pa; for the erection of the new home hat been resting temporarily but the pas tor will resume work on this within the week. Some Decatur citizen, out of the goodness of his heart, handed the minister a fifty dollar cheek Jast week, to be applied on the building fund. With true charity he conceal ed his name. TAKING STRAW VOTE. Steve Meade, staff correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, is here today conducting a straw vote of De catur, results of which will be print ed in the Enquirer.

THE TAX_ RATES For Various Townships and Corporations Has Been Computed by Auditor. DECATUR IS HIGHEST Kirkland Township Has the Lowest Rate in County. Being But $2.30. Tlie tax rate for the various townships and corporations in Adams county has been computed. The rate from the town of Monroe has not been certified but it is said will remain the same as last year, making the total tax rates as follows: Union township $2.60 Root 2.40 Preble 2.50 Kirkland 2.30 Washington 2,92 St. Mary’s 2.58 Blue Creek 3.01 Monroe 2.73 French 2.33 Hartford 2.66 iWabash 2.75 Jefferson 2.84 Decatur 5.14 Monroe 3.38 Berne 3.68 i Geneva .., 4.78 Decatur has the highest rate, Geneva i£ second, while Kirkland at i $2.30 is the lowest.

ALLAREMEMBERS Every Man in St.. Mary’s Catholic Church Was Enrolled in the HOLY NAME SOCIETY Took Pledge at Mission Service Last Evening—• Sunday the Close. Practically every man, both young and old. of the St. Mary's Catholic church congregation was enrolled last evening in the Holy Name Society. Every person present at the mission services handed in his name, written on a slip of paiier. After the names were collected the Missionary Father, Rev. Vincent Trost, O. F. M. administered file pledge, which was voluntarly taken by everyone. With the present large enrollment in the Holy Name society of the St. Mary’s Catholic church, it will without doubt be one. of largest in the state, considering the size of the congregation. Tiie society will meet once a month, the day being the second Sunday of each month. This day will also be the regular communion Sunday for all members. The mission services will be brought to a solemn close Sunday evening, together with the closing of ♦he Forty Hourh devotion services. The services will begin at 7:30 p. m. o’clock and a number of pries’s will officiate. The Sunday masses will he at six seven-thirty and nine-thirty. BATTERY D TO GO. (United Service) Indianapolis. Sept. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat! —Battery D of Fort Wayne today was ordered to entrain for tl»e border, by adjutant general Frank Bridges. They have been ordered to leave soon as possible. It is probable that they will leave Tuesday. THE COURT NEWS The Fort Wayne Damage Case Went to .Jury Just Before Noon Today. NO VERDICT IS GIVEN Marriage License — Crist Property Ordered Sold —Other Court Notes. The Fort Wayne damage case in which Andrew J. Langhor is demanding the sum of $5,000 for personal injuries and which has been on trial here since Thursday, was concluded at noon today when the purt instructed tlie jury and they retired. Arguments were heard this mortiing, being made by Attorneys J. C. Moran and Judge. Driebelbiss for the plaintiff and by R. C. Parrish and Guy Colerick tor the defense. At three o'clock this afternoon the jury was still deliberating having so far failed to agree. As there are a number of interrogatories to be answered however It was expected that the jury would require several hours. Estate of Elias Crist, John Crist and B. F. Breiner. executors, appearance by Hooper & Lenhart for Martha T). Crist. Assent of sale filed by John and Hulda Crist and others. Cause submitted. Finding for petitioners on petition that property is indivisable. Property ordered sold after three weeks’ notice. Butcher Engraving Co. vs. Schafer Saddlery Co., change of venue granted; cause sent to Allen superior court at Fort Wayne. A marriage license was issued today to Isaac. X. Amstutz, born January 21, 1868, farmer. Wabash township to wed Anna Inninger, Monroe township, horn 1870. Mr. Amstutz was married once before his first wife dying in 1906 while the bride has married twice before, her first husband dying in 1905 and her second in 1907. Coroner D. D. Clark filed his report (Continued on Page 3.) |

MAY GO FREE. (United J-ress Service) New Oreleans, Sept. 23— (Special to Daily Democrat) Little Willie Zimmer, 12, who shot his mother to death here will not be tried for murder. The district attorney said today that the boy would not be tried for life. Pleas of thousands of youngsters and club women in nearly every slate in the Union has had its effect and Willie will be given a chance to begin life all over again. Willie killed his mother because she tried to beat him. On the day of the killing he had been with his father. The father thrashed him tor some trivial offense, so Willie went to his mother’s home for comfort. But M s. ! Zimmer was in no comforting mood. Willie offended her and when she raised a stick to him he shot her. HOOSIER' BRIEFS Gary Schools Show Increase of Seven Hundred Pupils This Year. $93,00(1 IN ALIMONY Given to Indianapolis Woman—Judge Eichhorn a Candidate. (United Fress Service) Gary, Sept. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) —An increase of 700 pupils in the city schools over the number of last year is recorded, making a total of 6,185 in all of the schools. The Froebel has the largest enrollment 169.8. Indianapolis,—lf Mrs. Bunie E. Cline is granted a divorce from Fred Cline, in the superior circuit court ' here, she will be awarded money .till property valued at $93,000 in compliance with a contract between her and Cline. Os the sum, $70,000 will be put in a trust fund’ and an annual income of $4,200 will be guaranteed for the support of herself and three children. Bluffton, —Judge W. H. Eichhorn, before whom mayor Bell of Indianapolis, was tried on a charge of elec-1 tion conspiracy, has thrown his bat into the ring for election to Great Junior Sagamore, of the O. R. M. Tlie election will be held at Indiana polis at the Grand Council of Red men. Greensburg,—Hunters and fishermen and also people who never hunt and fish have organized a society for the protection of wild life in Decatur county. Evansville, Ind.—Campa-igning in, behalf of the employes of the factor , ies, a committee lias gone before i!)e: manufacturers in an attempt to obtain a half holiday on Saturday and a payday on some other day of the week. This action follows efforts <f citizens here to have the stores close at 6:00 p. nt. HAD SMALL FIRE Burling & Moltz Company Had Small Fire at the Warren Plant. LITTLE DAMAGE DONE Early Discovery Prevented Entire Plant Being Wiped Out. The Berling Moitz. Company, of this city had a small fire at Warren Thursday evening, which gave their’ plant there a narrow escape from destruction. Tlieir place of business at Warren had been closed for the day about 6 o'clock in the evening, but at 8:10 a Mr. Marsh, driving past, noticed smoke jiouring from 'he balding. He gave the alarm, and firemen who responded found fire smouldering In the floor, near a boiler used in the milk station department of the plant. The damage is not heavy.

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WILSONJQMINC President of United States Will Attend “Good Road” Meeting in Indiana ON OCTOBER TWELFTH Speech Will be Non-politi-cal—Effort to Have Him Stay for Night Meet. (United Press Service) (By Willis S. Thompson.) Indianapolis, Sept. 23 —President Woodrow Wilson will be in Indianapolis on October 12th, which is Good Roads Day in Indiana. It will be celebrated as Centennial Highway day. In celebrating such an occasion there is no more appropriate speaker than the democratic president who heads the administration that has done more tor good roads than all previous national administrations combined. While the president's speech on this day is not to tie political, the fact of what he and the democrats have done to promote good roads, through liberal appropriation to tlie slates, must in itself stand out as a sermon to the thousands of farmers and others who will he here on that day. There is every likelihood that the president will be prevailed upon to stay on the evening of October 12th and make a political speech at Indianapolis. The announcement of I,ls willingness to come was contained tn a telegram from National Chairman I McCormick to Governor Ralston ind referred to tlie good roads celebration. Indiana has for some years stood at tlie head of the states in the improvement of public highways. It is , to he supposed that she would be one , of the first to take advantage of the I federal apropriation for this purpose. It is natural also that the Indiana sen- . ators and congressmen, all of them strong advocates of the bill which provides federal aid. should wish Io make Indiana’s proportion immediately available. While the federal law provides that etch stale must have a highway commission. Senators Kern and Taggait | believed they might have a ruling i.that the state could in some way secure the benefits pending the passage of a highway commission law by ‘lie coming legislature, and to this end took up the matter with the agricultural department. The answer was I that nothing can be done until the commission is appointed. The democratic party, which made tlie federal appropriation of $75,000.000 to assist the states in road constructions. stands just as strongly behind the good roads movement in the | state, and democrats will go into office in Indiana in January 1917, pled- ' ged to create a state highway com--1 mission and secure to each of the I counties its share of this federal fund. — n GREATER NEW YORK MINSTRELS On Thursday, September 28. local theater patrons of Decatur will have an opportunity to hear the click-clack of the “bones” and the tam tam of the “tambourines” and the usual “Gentlemen bo seated.” tlie curtain at the Bosse opera house will rise for the opening of one of the best minstrel organizations on the road, tlie famous Price and Bonnelli’e Greater New York minstrels. This company has been on the road for seven seasons, and it is safe to say they will be so well liked that their annual return will be looked forward to each season as one of the chief theatrical events. This company is composed of the best burnt cork comedians, darners and musicians in the business, who have worked hard to gain one of Hie most enviable places in minstrelsy. The jokes are all new and full of “pep" and not once during tlie whole evening’s entertainment is vulgarity or coarseness resorted to to bring forth a laugh at the expense of embarrass- ■ ing those of more, asethetic tastes. TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY (United btess Service) Greensburg. Ind.. Sept. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat)-*-When a tramp applied at the Powell garage for work to earn the price of a meal Charles Powell gave him two hours work The garage man then offered the man 75 cents in pay. “Here take back two bits,” said tlie stranger. "I did’nt ask for charity and 1 don’t want to dine at the Wald-orf-Astoria.