Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 264, Decatur, Adams County, 6 November 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 261.

AT LLANOGRANDE Rev. F. F. Thorbnurg Home from Front—Tells of Life in Camp ON MEXICAN BORDER Boys Well Cared for Physically by Government— Need of Moral Guard. Brown with a healthy coat of tan painted by the southern sun of Texas in the past four months; st might and stalwart, from Ute Invigorating military life at the front; his eyes bright with the earnestness that is that of a Christian soldier, in realization of the great cause that Is his; but happy in being again at home, for awhile, Rev. F F. Thornburg was an inspiring example of a true soldier of Christ, as well asa true soldier of the state, when he preached yesterday morning and evening to audiences that taxed the capacity of the several rooms of the Methodist church. The large flag that formed the background of the pulpit for the missionary convention just closed, was a fitting background for the soldier preacher, who spoke. He was given a most cordial welcome on his return, not only at the railroad station on his arrival Saturday afternoon, where scores were waiting to greet him, but also at the several services of the church. Last evening’s services was of special interest as, according to a request made, he donned his uniform, a neat plain khaki colored suit, and told of the camp life at Llano Grande, Texas, where he has been serving as chaplain of the Third Indiana Regiment. The singing of "Onward Christian Soldiers.” which was a favorite hytnn with the boys at the front, opened the song service, the songs of which were along the line of those devoted to Christian warfare. Rev. Thornburg's last sermon was preached in his home church, on June 18, just before joining his regiment at Fort Harrison. On July 7, they arrived at Mercedes, Texas, and were sent to Llano Grande, just a few miles away. Here, their camp was set down in the mesquite brush. Just brush, so thick that one could scarcely see through it; no trees except those of the cacti variety, slender leaved and shadeless, making them homesick just for the sight of a maple. They arrived just at the time cf the first rainfall in fourteen months and it continued for three weeks. The ground was already soaked when the little tents which provided little shelter. were pitched. There were no i cots and the blankets were spread on | the soaked ground. Often times,' awakening at night, he could hear (be coughs of the boys who had taken cold. But none of these proved serious and later, when the camp became organized, conditions were excellent. The larger tents arrived, and all of these have floors and excellent cots now. He spoke of the hearty appreciation of the boys of the barrel of fruit and jellies and other good things, sent from here and of the typewriter sent to him; and of the letters of comfort and good cheer.

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT WILSON LONG BRANCH, N. J., via New York, Nov. 4. Henry B Heller, Chairman, Democratic Commitee. Decatur, Ind.: I thank you heartily for the splendid work done by you and all the workers in the cause of progressive principles at issue in this campaign. The fight is won. I fully believe: though I take this means of urging you to renewed exertions and vigilence to see that belated efforts to confuse the public judgment do not succeed. Our country is prosperous, secure and happy: and its prosperity is upon a sound basis. .. . Steps to protect our commerce and industry in any emergency after the European war ends have been taken. The anti dumping clause of the socalled war revenue act provides the executive with ample power to prevent ' the dumping of European surplus manufactures upon our markets. The tariff commission will shortly be appointed and at work to provide the c which will determine what other legislation is necessary or desirable. I need not add that the federal reserve act is a guarantee against panics and that the federal trade commission will aid, as italready has he pe , to preserve the stability of our domestice and foreign commerce. I am confident that thetime has passed in America when votes can bought, the ballot box defiled by corrupt practices, or the judgment of the American people determined or influenced in any way by the use of money. It is. however, our duty to take every precaution lest conscienceless agen of the sinister forces working in opposition to progressive principles and popular government resort in their desperation to industrial coercion to evi! and insidious practices of a decade and

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The Third Indiana regiment was among the first to arrive at the front. Battery B,; the First Indiana; and the fifth Nebraska are among those located near, and in several of them he has found “friends from Decatur who delight to meet and talk over the old home town. Marion Archbold in Battery B. Clifford latDelle in the First Indiana; a Mr. Davis, a former Decatur man in another; and Cherryholmes and others were those lie mentioned in particular. Life as a soldier is not one of the pink tea and dainty reception vaciety. Scorpions, centipedes, tarantulas, (rente as large as one’s hand) rattlesnakes, eight feet long and seven or eight Inches through, are among the camp visitors. Rev. Thornburg brought with him a tarantula given him by Clifford the evening before he left for home, as a specimen. Several armadillos have been caught and some of the companies have them as mascots. Rev. Thornburg told of being awakened one night by a call for help. It proved to have come from a boy who was awakened from sleep by a snake which had yrawled out of his night shirt sleeve (the night shirt being on the boy.) Phil Sheridan once said of Texas, that if he owned Texas and Hades, he would sell Texas and live in Hades. While Texas, in that locality is not a paradise by any means, Rev. Thornburg spoke of it as having great possibilities, for “men who will stick.” He predicts that in twenty-five years it will be as great a garden spot as California. The need of supplying water to the thirsty soil is one that must be filled. Its citrus fruits are fine, as are its trucking possibilities. The climate is ideal. Although it is very warm at times, in the evenings a cool breeze from the gulf made it more comfortable than here during the hot weather of July and August. He spoke of the glorious Texas moon, which shone with such beautiful splendor. Speaking of good roads, he stated he longed often for the good old Adams county roads. Os a thick mud. gumbo like, the hubs usually sunk seven or eight inches deep. These were called good roads by the Texisians. Some times the hubs sank seventeen or eighteen inches deep. These roads were considered .“not quite sc good.” Speaking of mascots, he told of a little negro boy which one of the companies picked up enroute . there. He was about seven years of age, and fatherless. He has been with them tn camp all of the time. His name is “Teddy Roosevelt” Wade and he furnishes fine entertainment for the boys dancing and singing and playing the harp. Speaking of amusing things that occurred enroute to the camp, he told of one boy who suddenly screamed out in the car, and jumping over his companion. shot out through the window. The car was stopped and going back, they expected to find his mangled body. They were greatly surprised to find he had picked himself up and was coming down the track to meet the back-coming train, a little bruised but ready to go on. There is no cause for worry over the physical condition of the boys, Rev. Thornburg (Said. The government provides finely for their physical comfort and care. Temptations, however, surround the boys on all sides, and they are peculiarly great. Boys reared in Christian homes, are thrown there in close and intimate life of the camp and tent, (Continued on Fags 2.)

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, November 6, 1916.

TO THEJOLDIERS Inspiring Address Given by French Quinn to the Soldiers and MEMBERS OF G. A. R. Service at Monument Saturday Afternoon—Boys Still of Good Courage. A very inspiring address was given to the old soldiers and members of the G. A. R. at the soldiers monument on the courthouse square Saturday afternoon at three o’clock. Lead by the drum corps, and with Commander W. H. Myers in charge, the "boys" marched, with firm step and straight body, from the i>ost hall to the monument. Though the weight of many years is felt by the soldiers their quick response to the commander’s call in lifting of head and shoulders and their firm and true step are indicative of the fact that their bodies retain the same spirit that inspire them to their best so many years ago. Several who were too ill to walk, were conveyed there in carriage, bat their positive deiial of favors others wished to show them to take seats during the taking of the pictures, end their insistence that they be allowed tq stand with the others, is another proof of their indomitable courage and will. The nomination of officers took place at this time, to be voted on lat The G. A. R. has sixty-eigft members in good standing. ATTEND FUNERAL Mr. ad Mrs. U. Deininger and daughter, Adelaide, Mrs. H. H. Bremerkamp were in Fort Wayne today attending the funeral of Henry Loos. FOUR THREE Wilson is Receiving Four Popular Votes to Three for Hughes IN THE REXALL VOTE Republican Candidate Given Sixteen States, Wilson Thirty-two. In the final results of the twelve days Rexall straw vote 844,602 votes were cast. Os this number Wilson secured 491,466 and Hughes 353,126. Wilson’s majority over the republican candidate is 138,330. Os the electoral vote Wilson is given 295 and Hughes 236, sixteen states being accredited to Hughes and thirty two to Wilson, or just twice a<many. Os the so-called pivotal states Indiana has swung to Wilson the final vote standing Wilson 18,503, and Hughes 18,291. Illinois, another state that is being watched closely this campaign gives Hughes 31,879 and Wilson 26,794. Ohio goes for Wilson with a vote of 19,193 for the chief executive and 18,028 for the g. o. p. candidate. New York gives Hughes 48,367 and Wilson 47,732.

DR. HOFFMAN ATTENDS MEET Dr. S. P. Hoffman has returned from Indiana where he attended a meeting of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company at the Claypool hotel. A big banquet was given. An address of two hours’ length by Mr. Fiske, vice president of the company, was highly instructive and enjoyable. Dr. Knight, afterwards addressed the psysiciahs, medical examiners for the company, at a meeting. The meeting was a very successful one throughout. "commissioners MEET At the opening session of their meeting this morning, the county commissioners spent the time in considering and allowing bills. oI ELECTION RETURNS Between the acts of the show of the Shannon Stock Company at the Bosse opera house tomorrow evening, the election returns will be read.

j-i- ■»■ + •*• +++++ +++ + + + CAMPAIGN LIES. + ♦ —— + + It has been reported that let- + ♦ ters have been sent to a num- + ♦ ber of voters in this county stat- + ♦ ing that in case Mr. Wilson is re- + ♦ elected he will declare war on + + Germany. It is such a plain + + CAMPAIGN MIS-STATEMENT + ♦ that it seems almost foolish to + + deny it. MR. WILSON IS + + FIGHTING FOR PEACE and + + will continue to do so and we be- 4- + lieve the voters realize that fact. ♦ + He has made his campaign on + ♦ the slogan—" Peace and Prosper- + ♦ ity,” and he will make good if + + possible. He stands for peace. + + + + + 4>4 > + + + + + + + + THE COURT NEWS Charley McDermott Arrested on Farm Near Springfield, Ohio. BY SHERIFF GREEN Brought Here for Serious Charge—Mr. Merts Marries Miss Schertz. Sheriff Ed Green returned last evening from Springfield, O. He brought with him, Charley McDormett, whom he arrested on a warrant issued from the Adams circuit court on the charge of rape, committed last June on fourteen year old Bertha Urick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Urick of Soplli of Monroe. McDormett was a former farm hand in the employee of Mr. Urick. When arrested he was working on a farm about twelve miles east of Springfield. O. He is in jail here. Real estat etransfers: Minnesota P. O’Brien et al to Josephine Malley, lot 332, Decatur $4150; Anna B. Borne to Edward K. Kolter, 2% acres of Preble township. $200; Josiah B. Ray et al to Jesse A .Ray, ‘69.48 acres of St. Marys township, $2500; Decatur Cemetery Association to John A. Andrews, lot 762 Decatur cemetery. SS6,80; Mary Ann Wanner to Elizabeth Ehrhart, 80 acres of French township quit claim deed, $1; Hiram Liechty Io Daniel Kaehr, 140 acres of Monroe township, quit claim deed, $1; Ida Kaehr to Hiram Liechty, 140 acres of Monroe township, quit claim deed $1; Catherine Hendricks to Edward B. Baine, lot 83 Preble, S9OO. Josiah L. Aspy qualified as guardian of Dorothy E. Staples giving SSOO bond. A marriage license was issued to Gottlieb Mertz, born April 10, 1870, son of John Mertz, to wed Rosa Schertz, born July 27, 1876, daughter of Andrew Schwertz.

The case of Frank Lano vs. Emma L. Daniels was dismissed and costs paid. Mary Spillars was discharged as administratrix of the Anson Birch estate on the approval of her final report. Joseph Wolfe, administrator of the Washington S. Wolfe estate, was authorized to borrow $55 to pay taxes. J. T. Merryman, executor of the Frank Lord estate, was authorized to sell personal property at private sale on nine months’ time with surety to the satisfaction of the executor. W. A. Lower, guardian of Sarah Swartzentruber, was authorized to contract for board of ward for $3.50 a week with Elmer and Grace Tricker. ROYAL NEIGHBORS’ TEAM. Camp No. 758, Royal Neighbors of America, will be represented Tuesday at the district meeting to be held at Decatur. It is expected that at least fifty members will go from here on a special train, leaving at 9 o’clock that morning from the interurban station. The local degree team will give the work to at least seventeen candidates from here and others from the district. It is expected here there will be fifty members in the class. The ladies’ fancy drill team will show their ability at the meeting.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. PAID THE~CLAIM. Charley Helm, agent for the People’s Health and Accident company, paid Jake Hess $16.83 for injuries he sustained when a nail started blood poisoning in his hand last month.

THE FIRST YEAR Catholic Ladies of Columbia Will Celebrate First Anniversary WITH ENTERTAINMENT And Supper Wednesday Evening—Supreme President to be a Guest. The Decatur branch of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia will celebrate its first anniversary Wednesday evening at eight o'clock with an entertainment and supper at the Knights of Columbus hall. At this time the local society will have as its guest, the supreme president. Mrs. Wolf, of Dayton, Ohio, who will speak to them. Father Seimetz, who is the spiritual adviser of the society, and Father Kroeger will be guests, and each member of the society is also to invite a lady friend as a guest. An excellent program will be given. Besides Mrs. Wolf's address, there will be vocal music oy Mrs. L. A. Holthouse, Miss Agnes Meibers and Elmo Smith; a piano duet by the Misses Estelle and Virgine Smith, and violin solo by Tony Holthouse. Supper will be served at little tables and will be a delicious repast. The society has had a very prosperous year and indications point to an even greater growth during the new year.

NOTICE, CO-WORKERS.

The regular meeting of the Coworkers’ chorus will be held this evening instead of Tuesday evening. It is urgent that every member be present to prepare for the two nights' program next week. Come. W. F. BEERY, Instructor. TAirjSTGIVEN Dr. Ross, President of Fort Wayne Chiropractic Col- . lege, Gave Lecture SUNDAY AFTERNOON

At the Pythian Home —Ft. Wayne Men Attend — Guests Local Men. Dr. Ross, president of the chiropractic college, Fort Wayne, gave an educational and highly interesting and instructive lecture Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at the Pythian Home. He told of the science of chiropractic and its application to the human body. All who heard the lecture expressed themselves as highly pleased with their better enlightening along chiropractic lines. Many of the Fort Wayne chiropractors attended and they were guests of the two local chiropractors. Dr. B. C. Henricks and Dr. O. L. Burgener. O -< I. W. W. RIOTS CONTINUE (United Press Service) Everett, Wash., Nov. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—At ISast six dead, and fifty injured, many of them seriously, is the latest estimate of the casualties following the attempted landing of a boatload of I. W. W. sympathizers to a call for help from their local brothers The landing party met a determined opposition fron a citizens party under Sheriff Mcßae. More than a thousand shots were exchanged. The national guard is being held in readiness if further trosble develops. Captain Clarence Wiraan of the Verona, which carried the I. W. W. sympathizers, declared today that the first shot was fired by someone on board the Verona. " P ENNSYLVANI a' WRECK (United Press Service) Altoona, Penna., Nov. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Six trainmen, dead, four slightly injured forty-sev-en loaded cars and five engines demolished, was the toll taken when an engineer lost control of a train of sixty cars on the Pennsylvania railroad near the top of the Allepheney mountains today and the runaway dashed into four engines standing on switches. The escape of a number of trainmen was miraculous.

DEMOCRACY VICTORIOUS (Unlu>il Press Service) Indjanapolis, Nov. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Predictions of victory were made by both democratic and republican state central committee chairmen today. Bernard Korbly. democratic chairman in predicting Wilson would carry the state by fifty thousand said; "I have just received reports from every county in the state and am convinced that the democrats were never better organized than they are for this campaign. In the country precincts the number of republicans reported as being for Wilson ye from ten to thirty to the precinct. In the cities where the labor vote is a factor. the republican loss will be ’wo or three times as great as it will be in the country precincts. Indiana will show its loyalty to the causes for which Mr. Wilson has stood by rolling up a Wilson majority of fifty thousand and the state ticket will be elected by a slightly lower vote.” AGUILAR IS PEEVED (United Press Service) Mexico City, Nov. 6—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Foreign minis' >r Aguilar today replied to Great Britians note demanding that Mexican neutrality be enforced as regards the German submarine believed to be operating in territorial waters of she southern republic. The British note sent through secretary of state Lansing reiterated strongly unfavorable feeling which expressed itself in Aguilars reply. The Carranza foreign minister pointed ou| that he failed to see why the British note should have been sent through the United States. He stated that Mexico could no more be held responsible for German submarine operations off her coasts than could the United States be held responsible for the recent activities of the U-&3. The reply suggested that the best way to assure continued friendly relations between the two governments is for the British fleet to prevent the German submarines from leaving their bases, eliminating all chances for disagreement. IS SURE NATIONALLY. (United Press Service) (By Robert J. Bender) Asbury Park, N. J., Nov. 6—(Spec ial to Daily Democrat —President Wilson’s official family today confidently predicted his re-election with 387 votes in the electoral college. At no time since the campaign started have those intimate with the autumn white house professed such unrestrained optimism over tomorrow’s results as they did today. Win or lose the president expects to return to Washington for the winter Saturday, but beyond that he has not revealed his plans. Tomorrow night, surrounded by his immediate family at Shadow Lawn he will hear returns over a private wire from the executive offices. o FOUR REELS FIVE CENTS “The Bond of Blood” a rousing photoplay supplemented by the new Ford Weekly a full thousand feet this time, will be the bill at the Crystal

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PRENDERGAST “SPILLS THE BEANS” Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 5, '916. The Democrat, Decatur, Ind.: In the closing days of the campaign full verificatidn comes for many things that have been known to the public but not openly admitted. William A. Prendergast presided at the Hughes meeting in New York Saturday night. As the presiding officer he spilled the beans. The Indianapolis Star spilled them in Indiana by printing what Prendergast said In its Sunday morning issue. In the telegraph report of the meeting the Star says: ‘‘The applause swelled of its own accord and was still swelling when Mr. Prendergast tried to stop it to introduce Mr. Hughes. ‘He who will address you,’ Mr. Prendergast began, ‘needs no introduction. This nation knows him. I, however, shall take the liberty of addressing him as the nation will address him on March 4.’ Tnen turning and bowing to Mr. Hughes, he said: ‘Mr. President,’ and the crowd went at it anew. Then when the din subsided, and Mr. Prendergast called out: ‘Our next secretary of state, Theodore Roosevelt."' If anything had been needed to add volume to the Wilson landslide, that one thing needful is herein supplied. The election of Woodrow Wilson, the people have all along recognized and each day considered with greater seriousness than the day before means—Peace with honor and permanent prosperity. The election of Mr. Hughes they have been more than reasonably sure means—War, want and destruction. As the Indianapolis News said editorially only a short time ago: ‘‘With any other president than Woodrow Wilson we might at this time been up to our necks in slaughter and bloodshed.” Following the introductory remarks by Mr. Prendergast, Mr. Hughes proceeded in his speech, so the stars tells us, to laud Roosevelt for his excellent work in this campaign—in reuniting the republican party. If this public announcement has the same effect in all parts of the state and nation that it has in Indianapolis and Marion county, it has assured the reelection of Woodrow Wilson by an all but unanimous vote. The voters, as election day approaches, and especially with such revelations as are coming daily from the republican party, do not propose to gamble with—honorable peace and unprecedentd prosprity which the administration of Woodrow Wilson has brought to one hundred million Americans. WILLIS S. THOMPSON. a

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FimiDIISJJGHTING English Offensive on the Somme Front Met by Furious Resistance. NO GAINS REPORTED On Either Side—German Dread naught Torpedoed Yesterday. (United Press Service) Ixindon, Nov. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Renewal of the allied offensive on the Somme front has been met by furious German counter-aV tacks. Reports from General Haig from Paris and Berlin agree that bitter fighting marked yesterday and last night. The German statement declared that the British and French attacks were made with great force. General Haig reported the necessity of relinquishing positions in the face of strong German attacks last night. London, Nov. 6—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A German dreadnaught was torpedoed yesterday off the Danish coast by an English submarine, the admiralty announced today. The damage done is not known it was stated. It is known however that the German warship was hit. London, "Nov. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The American steamer tanao has been sunk by a submarine a Lloyd dispatch staled today. The vessel was sunk Octolier 28. Thirty members of her crew were landed at Barry Wales by a Norwegian steamer. TEN MILLION BET (United Press Service) New York. Nov. 6—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Between nine and ten million dollars will change tauid» over the election if estimates of betting by experts here and in the larger cities today are correct. Commissioners in New' York figure about $6,000,000 will be New York’s to.al wagering, while close to $2,500,000 was reported placed in other larger cities. The odds today remain 10-8 favoring Hughes. RUMORED TROOP MOVEMENT (United Press Service) San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Rumors are current here that a part of General Pershings expedition has been ordered to Parral to protect American interests there following the capture of the city by Vlllistas. There is no confirmation from any source, however and that such a movement is even contemplated is denied by General Funston. POLAND IS FREE. (United Press Service) Amsterdam, Nov. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Demonstrations which lasted until far in the night f >l- - the parade of the proclamation announcing the granting of independence to Poland in Warsaw, semiofficial dispatches from the Polish capital said today.