Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1916 — Page 1

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GERMANY ANNOUNCES PEACE TERMS

VON BETHMANN HOLLWEG ADDRESSES REICHSTAG WORLD SURPRISED BY PROPOSAL OF GERMANY -—UNITED STATES STANDS READY TO ACT AS PEACE MEDIATOR.

(United Press Service) THE TERMS. Washington, I). C., Dec. 12 (Special to Daily Democrat)— Germany's peace proposition, according to a German embassy official, will include a suggestion that the territorial status of the nations engaged in the war be returned practically to what it was before the war started. The exemptions are: Establishment of independent kingdoms of Poland and Lithuania and some readjustments of international boundaries in the Balkans. The one concrete suggestion made is that Bulgaria probably will want the return of the territory she has lost in the second Balkan war and it is supposed that/ Germany guaranteed this when Bulgaria cast its lot with the Centra! powers. The peace terms, it was said, include the evacuation of northern France, restoration of the kingdom of Belgium, at least a partial restoration of Serbia and Roumania and the return to Germany of her lost colonies.

Berlin, via wireless to Saville, Dec. 12—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Teuton allies today proposed that negotiations for peace be started forthwith in notes handed to representatives of neutral countries to be brought I to the attention of Germany’s one- i mles. Chancellor Von Bethmann Hcllweg gave the note to the central ] diplomats and wlil read the text in the . Reichstag. The propositions which German advances in these negotiations are, according to German belief, appropriate for the establishment of lasting peace. .The governments at Vienna, Constantinople and Sofia transmitted identical notes. The text was also communicated to the Vatican at Rome. Great crowds gathered about the Reichstag awaiting the announcement of Hollweg. It was known the im perial chancellor’s messages would be of world interest, but its contents were carefully guarded. By handing the note to the representatives of neutral counti ies, Get many really transmitted it diiectlj to her enemy nations. Under existing conditions this is the only possible course of diplomatic interchange between the warring powers. The diplomatic representatives win forward the note to their respective canitals. The foreign offices or state departments of these neutral nations will then transmit the text to ambassadors at the capitals of the enlente allies. These ambassadors will in turn formally deliver the note to the government of the entente nations. The same procedure will be to o ed in the case of formal replies to the peace propositions. THE WASHINGTON VIEW By Carl I). Groat. Washington,, Dec. 12-(Special U> Daily Democrat)— If Germany’s peace proposals are such that she merely wishes the United States to act as courier in transmitting them, this government will pass along the propositions without any comment of her own. On the other hand it Germany s propositions are those that the States, along with other neutral nations shall make propositions in th

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own names on Germany’s behalf, the administration will study the proposition hefore taking action. This does not mean, however, that the United States would not transmit the proposition under the second plan. These facts were officially revealed at the state department shortly after Secretary Lansing was shown dispatches from Berlin saying that Germany had initiated a peace move. In the absence of exact information as to what Germany thinks. Secretary Lansing withheld comment. Copies of dispatches were sent to the white house by special messenger and after reading them Secretary Tumulty rushed with them toward the president’s* office. The United States will direct -he peace proposition to the entente nations where she represents German interests. The administration’s viewpoint to date has l>een a disinclination to engage in any peace maneuvers until one side or the other had given an it - dication that it wanted peace. .If Germany’s terms are such to promise success there seems no reason to believe that this government will not only present the propositions but will likewise lend its moral influence for settlement of the great conflict, officials here said. HOLLWEG'S WORDS

Berlin, Dec. 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Chancellor Von Hollwegs announcement ihat Germany was proposing peace was couched in the following words when he made the announcement in the Reichstag today: “Conscious of their responsibility before God; before their own nation and before Humanity,” ho had proposed this morning to hostile powers a plan for peace. HOLLWEGS SPEECH Via wireless to Saville, Berlin, 12—(Special to Daily Democrat) Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg's statement to the Reichstag as issued by the press bureau is as follows: "Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg today anounced in the Reichstag that Germany, together with her allies, conscious of their responsibility beiore God, before their own nation amt before humanity’ had proposed IL morning to the hostile powers that they enter peace negotiations. “A crowded house and thronged gallery listened in silence when the Chancellor arose for his speech in which He first outlined the extraordinary political situation aud then, insisting upon the achievements of the centr; 1 .! powers, made the anouucement which may possibly act as the turning point in the war.” -I shall be brief, for our actions speak for themselves, said Hollweg. “Roumania had entered the war In order to roll up our positions and 'hat of our allies. At the same time the grand offensive on the Somme had for its subject the piercing of our west ern front and the renewed Italian attacks had as their purpose to paralize Austria Hungary. The situation was ‘ serious. -But with Gods help our troops . shaped conditions so that they gave - us security which not only is com -Iplete but still greater than ever beY°- e The western front stands in spite .'of the Roumanian campaign, i'with larger reserves of wen and m- . terial than it bad formerly. And r [ (Continued on Page 4.)

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, December 12, 1916

GETTING TO WORK General Municipal Christmas Tree Committee Starts Hard Work. SOLICITING COMMITTEE Begins Work Early in the Morning — Donate to Goodfellow Club.

Winth the appointment of two addi- ( tional committees as the most import- , ant work of the committee, the Municipal Christmas Tree general committee met last night at the library building to further plan for the second annual municipal affair. A candy committee, headed by Mrs. F. H. Hubbard was appointed. The members are Mrs. F. H. Hubbard, chairman, Marie Patterson. French Quinn and Mrs. Dan Beery. They will have the purchasing of the candy and making it into packages to look after. The second important committee is the basket committee, to see that the citys poor ary supplied with a nice Christmas basket. General chair man Jesse Sellemeyer asked the Tri Kappas to look after this work. The soliciting committee met this afternoon at four o’clock and made plans for raising the necessary money to defray the expenses of the affair. They begin work in the morning. All committees will report at a meeting of the general committee tn be held at the library building next Monday night at seven-thirty o’clock. The goodfellow club plan is to be pushed so that a neat sum may be raised in this way. Be a goodfellow yourself and donate two bits for the kiddys.

SECOND-VICTORY Is Won by Emma Musselman in Claim Against Emily Carter Estate. A GREATER AMOUNT Is Allowed Her Than at the First Trial—Given $695 by the Jury. A second victory, greater than the first, was won «by Emma Musselman in her claim against Roy Carter, administrator of the estate of Emily Carter. / The jury, at 8:35 o’clock last evening, returned a verdict finding ior her In the sum of $695. This was on

her claim for her services in caring for and doing the housework for the late Emily Carter, a blind woman for several years. The jury retired at four o'clock, and was out little more than four hours. In a first trial the plaintiff was awarded but $520. This did not suit the defendants, who asked tor a new trial, the greater amount awarded, being the outcome. TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY reaiAJas ssojj p9i|ttn) Indianapolis, Dec. 12—(Special ,o Daily Democrat) —Daniel Haley, patrolman, swore out a warrant charging George Henderson with stealing his shoes when Henderson was arraigned in court on another charge and Haley spied his shpes, on the prisoner’s feet. ~MR, PARRISH CHAPLAIN By mistake, the name of Uncle Joshua Parrish who is chaplain, was omitted yesterday from our list of G. A. R. officers elected Saturday. Mr. Parrsih is chaplain a very important office in the G. A. R. which he fills most ably.

-MISS PETTICOATS" "Miss Petticoats,” from the book by Dwight Tilton, has been adapted to the screen by Harley Knoles, who I also directed the play, and supported by a company of genuine players of merit, Alice Brady plays the hading role in a manner altogether pleasing and charming, at the same time giving the characters such a great impersonation as to make even her closest admirers gaze on in wonder. The many scenes requiring a sea or mm scene were filmed in the requisite locale, the old fishing schooner, the Chas. W. Morgan of New Bedford. Mass., as well as the Wumsutta Mi ds being utilized in the production of this World Film feature which will be shown on the screen at the Crystal theater tonight.

A LIFE ESTATE In Real Estate of George W. Teeple is Given to the Widow. IT IS THEN TO GO In Equal Shares to the Three Children—Will is Probated in Court. Giving a life estate in his real estate and household goods, to his wife, Caroline Teeple, who is to enjoy the rents and profits of the same as long ( as she lives, George W. Teeple makes a final disposition of the same at bis . wife's death, to his three ciiidren hi i equal shares. They are: William 3. ■ Teeple, Sarah L. Westerfield and Emma A. Russell. The wife is to keep tlie property in repair and to pay the taxes on the same. All the remainder of the estate is

to go to the children also, in equal shares. This is specified in Mr. Teeple’s will, which was executed October 29. 1904, and admitted to probate yester day afternoon, in the circuit court Witnesses of the will were D. E. Sc >it and Joshua A. Harman. The testator asks that the son, George W. serve as executor and that Judson W. Teeple be his attorney in I the settlement of the estate. SPECIAL K. OF P. MEETING. A special meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge will be held Wednesday evening at the home to make arrangements to attend the county meeting to be held at Geneva on Thursday evening. Members are urgently requested to be on hand to attend to the necessary business. The county meeting promises to be a very niter-1 esting one, and you will want to attend. The meeting is called for 7:30 I o’clock, Wednesday evening, at the t home. JOE HUNTER, Chancellor Commander. AT CHICAGO STOCK SHOW

Adams county visitors to the big stock show at Chicago say that Colonel Fred Reppert of this city was one lof the big men of the show. He was the leading auctioneer, the man who sold the finest stock and his advice and services were constantly in demand. George Inichen of Wabash township won a lot of first prizes on his Red Polland cattle and old Adams county came in for her share of fafne in the stock game as she always does SPECIAL SONG SERVICE. A special song service will be the feature of the meeting at the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening at 7 o’clock. The Misses Stella and Olive Perkins will sing a duet. Charles D. Teeple will give a biography of Saint Matthew. Mr. Hugh Hite will sing a solo. The lesson study will be the eleventh chapter of St. Matthew. K 7~O\ F~C~ATT E N TIO N. All brothers wishing to go by special car to hear Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty at Fort Wayne on Tuesday night. December 19, please leave name with the G. K.

AVOID CHICKEN 1 I Dr. H. E. Barnard Tells of ' ( Food Value of Less < Prized Birds. .... UP TO THE COOK He Says a Good Cook Can Bring Out Hidden Flavors—Buy Old Hens. By H. E. Barnard.

Pure Food and Drug Commissioner e r for Indiana. Written for the United Press. I Indianapolis, Dec. 12 —(Special to j | Daily Democrat) —Spring or fall, in season or out, unless your purse I.as no limit, you will do well to avoid the , far famed spring chicken and stick to pot pie and dumplings. A pound of jowl is more than twice as solnable as foiHl as a pound broiler and costs half as much. Turkey is cheaper than spring chicken at three times the cost; goose at five times, if it is food you want and at the same tiiqe a savory Sun-1 day dinner, spend your allowance tor these less prized birds and more fatty flesh. In buying fowl of every variety, you will do well to choose the larger birds. There is less waste, pound for pound, in the older, heavier fowl, less water, less bone, and more fat. The bill of fare will no doubt continue to list chicken a la King, chick- ; en pie and chicken croquettes, a form of misbranding that, if not illegal, nt least lias the merit that the waiter who takes your order brings you better food than you would get if the disli were spring chicken instead cf mature and aged fowl.

•Hll £ GIVES Official Board of Christian Church Extends Call to f Rev. W. Paul Marsh OF ATLANTA, INDIANA To Become Pastor Here, Succeeding Rev. J. H. Mavity. Resigned.

The official board of the Christian church met last evening and decided to extend a call to the Mev. W. Paul j Marsh, pastor of the Christian church lat Atlanta, Indiana, to accept the | pastorate of the Christian church in this city. The place here will be made vacant Jhnuary first, by the resignation of the Rev J. H. Mavity, who will leave at that time to go to his farm near Noblesville. The Rev. Marsh preached at the local church Sunday morning and n vening, proving a very able minister, ‘he extending of the call resulting. Whether he will accept will be determined in a short time. A FULI'hOUSE. “A Full House” is the attraction at the opera house Wednesday, December 13. This is the big city show, coming to us from Fort Wayne, Ind., where they play at the Majestic theater. This big laughing success is guaranteed to please. Chicago and New York papers speak of them in the highest terms. This is the funniest show you will have the pleasure of seeing for a long time, as this kind don’t visit small towns very often. If you want a good laugh come and see this one. Seats on sale at Holthouse drug store. o THE BAND WILL MEET Members of the Decatur Band will meet tonight at 7:30 o’clock at tho hall. All members are requested to: be present.

ATTORNEY DAILEY AT GARY. Gary. Ind., Dec. 12 (Special to Daily Democrat) Simultaneous with the arrival of Special Assistant United States District Attorney Frank (’. Dailey, of Indianapolis, was the exodus of a number of alleged undesirables, and the closing of several alleged dives and gambling places. So far as known no orders have been issued for the claming of the “lid." Dailey has been named to prosecute election frauds in the middle west and it is not known that his presence here lias any connection with closing the town. o BUSINESS MEN TONIGHT. The regular session of the Decatur Merchants’ association will be held at the library at eight o’clock thin ev-

ening and it is important that every ( member attend. o — • BE GOODFELLOW: I i .loin the Club and Donate Small Amount for Financing Municipal Tree. I FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK Fund Growing—You Ought to Add Your Name to List of Contributors. Have you joined the Goodfellow ■ club? It's a club organized by Mrs. C. F. ■ Davison and others forthe purpose ‘ of increasing the fund to be used for ’ the Municipal Christmas tree. The expense this year will be slightly higher than last because of the advance on candies and it is necessary that the money be secured ai.d at once if the event is to be a success.

So far the donations have not been J I as numerous as they should be and it 1 I is requested that ail who can and wisii to thus aid this splendid cause that will add pleasure to many during the 1 happy Christmas week send in their contribution to one of the newspa-, per offices at once. The list so far follows: Mrs. C. F. Davison $ .25 Mrs. C. W. Jones 25 Mrs. F. R. Gordon 25 , A Friend -25 Mrs. J. C. Hanna 25 Rev. J. C. Hanna 25 | Mrs. S. D. Beavers 1.00 10. T. Burk 25 1 Mrs. F. H. Hubbard 25 Mrs. J. H. Heller .25 Total $3.25

LEADS PAJAMA PARADE IN B. V. D.S (aa|AJ9S BB9JH patiunt Terre Haute. Ind., Dec. 12—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Five young men who banded together to establish a home without a wife, dedicated their bachelor quarters with a pajama parade. A guest for the evening led the procession garbed in a thin suit of B. V. D's. The clubmen are Harry H Morris, Dr. Von Binzer, A Seigel. Goldman and John Wolfe. o • DEGREE WORK. At the regular meeting of the Rebekah lodge tonight the degree work will be conferred on a class of candidates. Every member of the lodge and especially the degree staff are urged to be there. SUPPER TONIGHT A good supper will be served this evening from five to seven to the public by the Presbyterian ladies at the church. Twenty-five cents. Be sure to come. LIBRARY BOARD MEETS The library board will meet this evening at the reference room of the library, the change having been made from Monday to Tuesday evening. o MR. BUNNER'S FUNERAL The funeral of G. A. Bunner will be 'held Wednesday morning at ten a. m. from the M. E. church at. Bobo.

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THE COURT NEWS Mary Ethyl Aspy Adopts Two-year-old Dorothy Eleanor Staples. i REMONSTRANCE FILED Against Sipe Drain—June Pontius Granted Divorce —The Court News. t — The petition of Mary Ethyl Aspy,

daughter of J. L. Aspy, of Geneva, for the adoption of a child. Dorothy Eleanor Staples, was granted. The child will be known as Dorothy Eleanor Aspy and will have full legal rights of an heir. She was born December 23, 1914. The mother is deceased and the residence of the father, Oswald (I. Staples, is unknown. The child has personal property of the value of fifty dollars and real estate interests in H. Wayne, valued at SI2OO. Heller Sutton & Heller, represented the petitioner. A decree of divorce and the restration of her maiden June Porter, was granted June Pontius from Ellis C. Pontius today, the evidence having been heard some time ago. She was also given alimony in the sum cf S2OO. Os this, fifty dollars is to bo paid in thirty days; fifty in ninety days am' the balance in one year, if the judgment is stayed within ten ■ days. If not. the entire judgment is due at the same time. Tiie sum of ’ twenty five dollars additional is a.'f lowed for the plaintiff’s attorney. i In the case of John M Wells, guardian. vs. Harvey Ault, administrator of the John Ault estate, et ala judg-

1 ment against all the defendants for * the plaintiff in the sum of $440.41 was 1 rendered. Peel and Teeter were • I found to be principals in the sum of sls and the estate principal for $425.41. Peel, Teeter and Kelly were found I to be sureties for the estate for $425.41. In the Harvey L. Sipe et al drain case, a remonstrance was filed by A. J. Dellinger and others. The two cases of the Delphi Straw Board Company one against the Globo Rutgers Insurance Company and tho other against The Queen Insurance Company, were venued to the Wells circuit court. Fifteen days given to make the change.

Charles C. Schug. et al vs. Florian J. Starost, et al. Appearance by Parrish for Starost. Rule to reply. The petition of M. F. Anderws, et al for drain has reached the circuit court on appeal from that of the county commissioners. C. J. Lutz appears for the remonstrators. State Ex Rel Fred W. Busche vs. Peter Forbing, et al. Separate answer by M. Kirsch. Rule to reply. In the estate of Anna Gross, waiver of notice and assent to sale of real estate we given by William Groan, Ana Worley and Anthony Gross. Real estate transfers: Tulu F. Poling to Harry F. Poling, unit claim deed to lot 3, Decatur, SSO. Pooner & Lenhart filed a suit for ,T. S. Bowers against C. S. Niblick, asking for the replevin of a $220 note, dated Mav 25. 1908, payable in two years to J. S. Bowers at the Old Adams County bank, and signed by Dan Erwin. KAISER TELLS~TROOPS. (United Press Service) Berlin, Dec. 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Kaiser Wilhelm notified his troops in the field today that he hade made peace proposals to the enemy. "Soldiers,” his message said, "in agreement with the sovereigns of my allies and with consciousness of victorj’ I have made an offer of peace to the enemy. Whether it will be arcepted is uncertain. Until that m ment arrives we will fight on.”