Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 4 December 1916 — Page 1

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WILL BUILD NEW Premier Asquith Cautions House of Commons to Sit Tight TILL HE FINISHES Building New a Cabinet— Wants Everything Quiet Until Thursday. (By Ed L. Keen.) I-ondon, Dee. 4 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—England is preparing a “reconstruction”. Premier Asquith made formal announcement in the house of commons today that King George had rendered his assent to the “reconstruction of the government.” WJiat course that "reconstruition” will take was not made clear by the premier. He suggested that all questions from members regarding the cabinet personnel be deferred and concluded with the request that when the house adjourned today it not meet again until on . Thursday. Premier Asquith, said however that whatever reconstruction of the government was decided upon there would be no departure from the policy announced at the beginning of the war London, Dec. 4—(Sjiecial to Daily ■qdmoc.rat)—The Greek minister tn London resigned today announcing his inability to agree with the policy of his government as indicated in the recent events at Athens in connection with King Constantines refusal to .surrender arms requested by the allies.

(By Carl W. Ackermann) Headquarters of Field Marshal Von Maekensen. fifty kilometers from Bucharest, Dec. 1, via Berlin and Saville wireless, Dec. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Oerman troops today were within ten miles of Bucharest. The Roumanian retreat is so -scipitate that German advance columns hotly pursuing them lost touch with German infantry backing them, up. Officials declare the morale of the Roumanians is completely broken. It is not expected they will be able seriously to defend their capital. Every road leading toward Bucharest from the south, the west and the north is packed with German, Austrian, Hungarian and Turkish troops, carrying all equipment necessary for , a siege of the city. Athens, Dee. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Eight batteries of field artillery will be delivered to the' allies as soon as a protocol has been - formally drafted between the govern- 1 jnent and the allies. Those in touch with the palace to- ! day said normal relations had been 1 established between the allied repre- 1 sentatives and the Greek government. DECEMBER SESSION ON. The commissioners convened this morning for the regular December I session and the morning was devoted to auditing and allowing bills. The quarterly report of Martin Laughlin as superintendent of the county farm was approved. A supplemental report on the J. W. McKean drain was filed by the drainange commissioners and aproved. The work was ordered constructed as set out in the report. John Mosure, auditor-elect, filed hip official bond for SIO,OOO, signed by resident freeholders worth many times that amount and the bond was approved. Mr. Mosure assumes office January first. Sheriff Green filed proof of the posting of notices for the French township local option election which is being held today. —o —— “SHANGHI" A rousing twTnml Chaplin com edy that will be shown at the Crystal tonight is "Shanghi.” Two other dandy films will be thrown on the screen, making four reels for tonights show which will be worth a jitney. Don't miss Chaplin in this screaming farce. A QUICK HEARING BULLETIN. Washington, Dec. 4— (Special to Daily Democrat)—A motion to advance the Adamson law case was made in Supreme court.

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OUR EXPERT THERE (United Press Service) Fernie Brit., Col., Dee. 4 (Special to Daily Democrat) —George S. Rice chief engineer of the Uniled Sta'.’s bureau of mines reached here today to investigate the safety of mines In this district Miners have not returned to work despite the governments agreement reached at Ottawa after the mens wage increases and food price probe demands were met. They demanded in addition an investigation ot tlie safety of the mines. LIVED AT MONROEVILLE Word has been received in Fort Wayne of the death of ,1. W. Rabbit.t, a former resident of this city, who passed away Thanksgiving day in Denver, Col. Twenty years ago he moved from Fort Wayne to Monroeville arid later to Denver. He was fifty-five years of age.—Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette.

A LfIRG£CLASS Delphos Team of Catholic Ladies of Columbia Initiate Class of TWENTY-NINE LADIES Who Had Already Taken Obligations—Big Affair of Sunday. A class of twenty-nine Decatur ladies who had already taken only t'.ie obligations of the- society of Catholic Ladies of Columbia, yesterday afternoon received the initiatory degree given by the Delphos team of thirtyone ladies. The work was given at the K. of C hall. The Delphos ladies came in in the morning and each was a guest of a local member at dinner. The initiation began at 'o'clock in the afternoon. A number of Delphos members and Fathers Seimetz and Kroeger were spectators. Following initiation a lunch of sandwiches, pickles, coffee, fruit and cake, was served in the hall dining room, the Delphos visitors returning home on the 7:03 Clover Leaf train. The local class initiated included Mrs L. A .Holthouse, Leona Bosse. Mrs. Anna Smith. Adelaide and Frances Deininger, Vera Clark, Agnes Costello, Estella Smith. Louise Brake Rose and Loretta Fullenkamp, Laurine Keller, Margaret Smith, Agnes Meibers, Marguerite Garard, Lena Myers, Maytne Hartings, Amelia and Agnes Weber, Amelia Hess. Christena Schurger,- Bernardine and Dolores Heidemann, Marie Baker, Margaret Geinter, Elizabeth Laugerman. Philomene Colchin, Agnes Kohne, and Mrs. Mary Mylott.

SISTEffS_ DEATH Cal’s James Hurst to Brigdon, Canada —Died Last Evening FROM HEART TROUBLE Visited Here Two Years Ago—Mr. Hurst Will Return Friday. Councilman James Hurst and son, Ed left at midnight for Brigden, Ontario, Canada, where they will attenl the funeral of Mr. Hurst’s sister, Mrs. Belle Tennyson. Mrs. Tennyson had been a sufferer from heart trouble, with attending dropsy for some time, and a telegram of her death came here last evening at five o’clock. She was fifty-eight years of age. Only the husband survives, in the immediate family, there being no children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson visited here at Christmas time two years ago. Four brothers and two sisters are living. Mr. Hurst will probably return , here by Friday. During his absence ■ his son, Frank and Mr. Dellinger i will take care of the K. of P. Home of which Mr. Hurst is custodian.

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YOUNG_IFORCERS Bluffton Officials Enlisted in Hunt for Elmer Friend. WHILE STILL ANOTHER Adams County Youth is Saved by Father’s Ability to Pay. A young man living near the WellsAdams county line, northeast of Bluffton. is reported to have escaped prosecutions for forgery through the fact that his father settled forged checks on Bluffton and Decatur banks. According to the stories told the lad secured something like S2OO before he was detected, through an effort to cash a forged check at Tocsin. Ho was recognized there and then came the settlement. Several Berne business men were here this afternoon to enlist the aid of Marshal Henry Fritz and Deputy Prosecutor Decker in locating Elmer Friend, about 30 years old. who is alleged to have forged checks to the amount of $225 and after obtaining the money made a hurried get-away. Fried lived near Berne and he signed the name of his father-in-law to the checks. Friend was in Bluffton about 7 o'clock last evening ami he presented a check for $5.00 to Alvin G. Troutman. Troutman gave hint the money for it. It is alleged that he went into Berne stores where he had small debts and wanted to pay them by offering checks for much more than the amount. It is supposed he went from here to Marion. —Bluffton News. LIFE And Its Relation to a Life of Consecration to Good Was Discussed BY THE Y. P. ALLIANCE Letter Read from Prominent Business Man Who Has Made Good. Eugene Runyon was leader of the Young People’s Alliance service at the Evangelical church last evening when “The Consecration of Business Life” was studied for the evening. Several business men took part in the good program. E. B. Lenhart gave a good talk on "The Evils of Modern Business Life.” and L. L. Baumgartner on “Can Business Become Religious?” C. E. Hocker told of one business man who succeeded in a conspicuous way, giving facts relative to his life. A letter from Dr. Lucien C. Warner, president of the Warner Chemical Company, New York City, along Illis line was read, containing much good of interest from one who has made good. The letter says: Mr. Eugene Runyon, Decatur, Ind. Dear Mr. Runyon:I am in receipt of yours of November 23rd.

By “The Consecration of Business Life” I infer you mean the consecration to .good work, to service for others, and to the service of God. The first condition of a successful business is that the business must make money; otherwise the business must soon be discontinued. The danger is that the desire for making money will become paramount in the life of the individual, so that the means used shall not always be right and that the money acquired shall have the effect of corrupting and ruining the man rather than of developing him. It requires a great deal more grace and strength of mind to avoid the dangers of successful business than most men are aware of. There is no need, however, that one should employ dishonest methods in order to be successful in business. The man who conducts his business honestly, wiio gives good value for his money, and who looks chiefly, for the development of his business to satisfy his customers, will in the long run, be

more successful (han the man who employs dishonest measures So, also, the man who uses a fnir proportion of his money for Ihe benefH of his fellow-men and not for selfish gratification, will derive more happiness than the one who uses his money only for his own selfish gratification No greater mistake was ever made than to suppose that making money in business means taking advantage of others. Industry, economy and foresight are entirely compatible with the highest integrity and they are more important to success than dishonesty and trickery. If young people, who are starting out in business could thoroughly appreciate these facts, they would make better business men, better citizens and better Christians. 1 have taken the liberty of sending you a copy of this book, you will find the above principles still further illustrated. Yours very sincerely, LUCIEN C. WARNER.

THE COURT NEWS Jury Will Return Wednesday—Several Cases Are Dismissed in Court. MARRIAGE LICENSE Guardian is Asked for Aged and Infirm Lady—Real Estate Transfers. The jury reported this morning but was excused until Wednesday. The folowing cases were dismissed William P. Colchin vs. William B. Martin; John Favry vs Charles W. Sperry et al; Niblyick & Company vs. Martha Stevens estate; Vance ft Hite vs. Martha Stevens estate. In the case of John Brown et al vs. James W. Ault, et al. Answer ’ by Brown to cross complaint of Wagoner and Schlegel. The evidence in the divorce case of Charles Lammiman vs, Sarah M. Latnmiman was submitted and the case taken under advisement. Samuel Buckmaster et al vs. Pres-, ka Schneck et al. Rule to answer absolute in five days. Charles C. Schug et al vs. Florian J. Starost et al. Appearance by Parrish for Harkman. Rule to answer. In the estate of Dwight Wilder the inheritance tax report was heard. The personal property was found to be valued at $1271.85; and the real estate $6,000, with indebtedness of $1305. There is no inheritance tax due from the widow, but the sum of $lO is due from the share of the son, Ralph Wilder. A marriage license was granted Chester Lee Hendricks, machine operator of Berne, born February 21, 1892, son of Levi Nelson Hendricks and May Halberstadt, telephone op("Continued on Page 2.) siswsThth Called Mrs. W. J. Myers to Savannah, O. —Death of Mrs. A. C. Mercer. WAS KNOWN HERE Was Daughter of George 1 Hunter and Formerly Lived in County. Mrs. W. J. Myers left Saturday afternoon for Savannah,, Ashland Co ' Ohio, where she was called by the 1 death of her sister, Ellen Hunter Mercer, wife of A. C. Mercer. Her death occurred Friday afternoon a day after she suffered a paralytic I stroke from which she never regain- ’ ed consciousness. Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. Myers were I the only remaining children of the George Hunter family, former prom- ' inent residents of this county. Mrs. Mercer was about seventy years old. She is survived by the husband and a daughter. She male her home a part of the time with the daughter The funeral was held today.

CAMPAIGN OVER Fifty-four Day Campaign (’loses the Local Sugar Factory Today. NIGHT MEN THROUGH Day .Men Will Finish Run by Four or Five O’clock This Afternoon. With a successful fifty-four day campaign the local factory of the Holland St. Ixiuis Sugar Company will close today. This morning there remained but nine cars to slice when the night orew went off duty and they were relieved for the season. The day crew will have finislmd the nine cars by four o’clock and then the 1916 campaign will be over. In the neighborhood of fifty thousand tons of beets were worked up by the factory here. No serious do lays marred the continuous run of the plant, no one was injured, and it is regarded as probably tlie most successful campaign tlie factory has experienced since opening here. The labor thus thrown upon the open market will in a alight measure counteract the scarcity of labor tn other factories of the city. Most of the men will have jobs to go 10, while a few have made arangements to live a retired life until spring. —— *» — TO GIVE SUPPER The Presbyteriat Ladies will give a supper Tuesday evening from five to seven next w'eek, December 12, in the church diningroom. Twenty-five cents. The public is invited.

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Third Indiana Regiment Left Llano Grande, Tex., This Morning for FORT BEN.I. HARRISON Slept Last Night in Their Mess Shacks—Furniture Makes Bon Fires. The Third Indiana regiment, of which Rev. F. F. Thornburg of this city is chaplain, left Llano Grande, Texas, this morning for their return to Indiana. A Llano Grande dispatch to the Indianapolis Star, dated Sunday, says: Tents of the Third Indiana Regiment are struck, baggage is packed and the men are sleeping tonight in their mess shacks. They will entrain early tomorrow morning for the return trip to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, to be mustered out of the Federal service after having been in border duty five months. Huge bonfires lighted the camp tonight as the men burned the furniture they have made since coming to Llano Grande. The regiment, commanded by Aubrey L. Kuhlman of Auburn. Ind., was the first of the Indiana troops to come to the border. o FOR THE UNIVERSITY The special collection taken up on Sunday in the St. Mary’s Catholic church for the endowment fund of the Catholic University at Washington, D. C. amounted to $117.86. This amount runs almost even with that collected last year. The money will be sent to Bishop Alerding at Fort Wayne and then forwarded to the trustees of the university. Collections were taken up in all of tlie Catholic churches. o FUNERAL TODAY The funeral of Mrs. Cbrisanna Steele was held this afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. Payne of Lima, 0., officiating. The death of this well known lady occurred in Ft. Wayne last Friday evening where she visited with her daughter, Mrs D. I. Weikel. o S. S. COUNCIL MEETING The Sunday school council of the United Brethren church will meet Wednesday evening after prayer meeting at the church.

FILE ESTIMATES (United Press Service) Washington, Dec. 4 —(Special to Dally Demlncrat) —Congress was asked today for $32,128,01)0 for rivers and harbors improvements for the fiscal year ending Juno 30, 1918. Last year $42,080,935 was appropriated for tlie work. The biggest single item In the estimate submitted through the treasury department is $6,000,000 to continue Mississippi river improvements and to provide lor the Mississippi river commission The second largest item is five millon dollars for dams and locks on the Ohio river to give n deptli of nine feet helow Pittsburg. o , MRS. STEELE PIANIST. A name omitted by mistake from the list of Pocahontas lodge officers elected Friday evening, was that of Mrs. Irene Steele, who was elected pianist for the year. DATE IS_NAMED Wedding of Miss Irene Smith and Mr. Don Vancil to Take Place SATURDAY, DEC. NINTH Will Live at Lima, Ohio, Where Mr .Vancil is Pennsy Agent. At a lovely afternoon sewing party and six o’clock dinner Saturday, Miss Irene Smith announced to a coterie of her nearest girl friends and cousins, the date of her coming marriage to Don Vancil, as Saturday, December 9th. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vancil. formerly of this city. He is now agent for the Pennsylvania railroad at Lima. Ohio, and it is .there that the newly married couple will make their home. Miss Sm’th is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith is is a youfig lady of lovely and charming personality. a favorite in the several social organizations of which she is a member. In saying that Mr. Vancil is worthy of his choice, bespeaks for him much. The announcement was made in a pretty way. Tlie guests were seated at little tables, except for seven who found places at the large dining room table. The centerpiece of the table was a large. May basket of yellow chrysanthemums, while the little tables had centerpieces of small May baskets filled with candies. Place cards were decorative as well as serving their practical purpose. The dinner was nicely served in three courses and the announcement came with the desert. In one of the little individual angel food cakes, served with whipped cream, was hidden a (Continued on Fags 2.)

WORK Hl NiGHI On Preliminaries Necessary in Changing of Interurban Power. WILL NOT CEASE Operation of Cars During Change — New Steel Cars Coming. Besides the regular service cars in passenger and freight, the Decatur interurban lias two work trains out today, with a double force of men at work on the new sub stations. Tlie force of men has been working at nights, also, on the preliminary work necessary for the changing of the wires in connection with the new sub-stations, made necessary in the contemplated change of power which will be supplied from the Ft. Wayne & Northern Traction power plant. The rumor that it will be /necessary to suspend operation of cars on the Decatur line for a month during the change, is unfounded. The cars will continue running just the same, extra work at night enabling them to do this. With tlie changing of tlie powc, which will be about January first, three new passenger cars, all steel, will be put. on.

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GIVES HIS IDEA Aviator Art Smith Thinks Paul Rohrer Turned too Sharply and LOST HIS CONTROL Os His Machine — Smith Also Had a Fall on His First Flight. Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 2—“ Hut for the grace of God, there go I,” said Art Smith, when told of the death of nineteen-year-old Paul Rohrer, Berne’s young aviator, who fell Thursday afternoon in his first flight and was crushed beneath his machine. “I fell. too. on my first flight.” said the famous local aviator. "When I made my first attempt to leave the ground in my old home-made machine, at the Driving park, in January, 1911, I came down with a crash and was thrown from the machine, but I escaped the fate that overtook young Rohrer, and continued my experiments. My machine was demolished in that fall, but I found the cause of the accident, and never fell again from the same cause.” The flyer, who stands alone, the world’s premier dare-devil air mat),' expressed the deepest sympathy for the young flyer, who met death in hiti first attempt, for he realized that as he said naught but the grace of God gave him success from his attempts to conquer the air. while to the other only death was meted out. “It is impossible to say what, caused the accident, said Smith. “It the young fellow made a circle of the town and then started for the country, it is likely that a sudden puff ot wind struck his machine anil tilted it. and being inexperienced, he could nor. find his controls, and drove it to the ground. Had he been higher in the air he could probably have recovered his balance and his life would not have been sacrificed. Flying closer to the ground, he had no chance for escape. Perhaps, too. one of his control wires was not working right. It may have been all right as you say. when 'Wild Bill’ Heath examined it, and pronounced it perfect, but those things go wrong easily. With his control going wrong he had no chance, especially so close to the ground. His engine may have stopped and he came down with no chance to save himself. There are a lot of things that may have caused the accident, and not having been there I cannot tell what was the matter. “If the young fellow's engine was not of a high power, the cause of the accident may lie there," said Smith. “He had a monoplane, and with anything under a seventy-horse power engine, capable of driving the plane seventy-five miles an hour, he was not safe. The old-style engines did not drive monoplanes fast enough, and for that reason they were believed to be unsafe. For a beginner a monoplane is not as safe as a biplane, and when a puff of wind hit the single planes machine Rohrer probably could not overcome the tilt and fell.” If Rohrer discovered the cause of his machine falling, it was too late for him to remedy it. Smith saw what was causing his trouble when he made his first flight and came down to repair it He came down on his head, but he was not too much shaken up to remember the cause of his trouble. He overcame his first difficulties just as he overcame all others that barred his way to success, while young Rohrer, if ne realized tlie deficiencies of his machine, was not given the opportunity to repair them, and instead of ever seeing his name placed beside that of Smith as u conqueror of the air his name has been placed with those Who have, tried and failed. — o WAS NINETY-SEVEN YEARS OLD T. W. Bess of this city left tills morning for Tit‘on county to attend the funeral of his grand-mother. Mrs. Phoeba Ragin, who died Sunday of infirmities, having reached tlie age of ninety-seven years. She was one of the best known women of that county The funeral will be held iomorrow. RED MEN MEET TONIGHT The Red Men's lodge will meet nt the hall in special session this evening at seven o'clock to arrange for the funeral of Brother Levi Poling, which will be held at the United Brethren church Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock.