Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 13 December 1916 — Page 1

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ALLIES PEACE TERMSNAMED I nofficial Announcement of Entente Powers Peace Terms Given Out. THOUGH UNOFFICIAL Believed Accurate — Germany Does Not Ask Neutrals to Act for Her. (United Press Service) (By Wilbur S. Eorrestt) Ixmdon, Dee. 13—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Terms which are believed to constitute the only basis unon which the entente powers are willing to enter upon peace negotiations were ascertained this aaernoon from various sources. One of the provisions would be for full indemnity by Germany for devastation of the nations which she has invaded. These terms, although, unofficial, are believed to represent the concessions which Germany must make to obtain peace. They are as follow.t: The evacuation and restoration of all occupied territory wth full indemnity for the devastation which German occupation of these territories has entailed. Restoration of Alsace-Ixtrraine to Era nee. Cession of thet'onstantinopie straits to Russia. Indemnity, ship for ship, and ton for ton. for all destroyed shipping. Adequate punishment for those responsible for atrocities committed by German forces. (United Irens Service) (By Cad W. Ackermann.) Berlin, Dee. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Germany has not asked the neutral powers to start peace negotiations. The American embassy understood this and it Is the understanding that she merely asked neutral powers to inform the nations of the entente that the central powers are willing to discuss epace. The diplomatic corps here generally considered the German move a masterstroke. If Germanys bid for peace is rejected it is practically certain thej central powers will not again take the j initiative to end the war. The pub-. 1c today approved the imperial chan-, cellors warning that, if Germanys enemies continue the war it is because they have conquest in mind. (United Press Service) (By Carl I). Groat) Washington, Dee. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)—What part the United States will play in furthering Germanys suggestion for peace is undetermined today. But these three big ideas toward it are in official minds: That England and her allies should at least discuss the offers. That any settlement, especially in Germany’s present frame of mind, would have to be backed by a world guarantee of peace. That the United States will not be stampeded in the peace movement. On the whole the sentiment here is that at the present moment the United States ought to merely act as a messenger for Germany and pass her propositions. (United Press 5* rvl< ’ I *o /c n ecWashington. D. C.. Dec. 13-(Spec Ini to Daily Democrat— The British people have already answered the German offer of peace—“ No. not o such basis as proposed.” This answer was perfectly appar ent todav and the people are looking to Lloyd George to voice the nation s rejection of peace which is base on Germany’s idea of her victory, next T German peace terms as given out in Washington were generally regarded as preposterous and unworthy of consideration. It is P ,ai 1(8 • unanimous opinion of press andl pub lie that the proposition will jected. , It is believed that Lloyd George f answer next Tuesday will not ‘ direct reply as England will not had time to fully consult with her lies by that date. Ottawa. Dec. 13—(Special to Dail Democrat)—The Canadian scout ooa mid submarine chaser Grilse is beliet ed to have been lost off the coast c

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Nova Scotia with all hands, it was i announced today. She carried a crew of fifty. The vessel which went to answer the S. (). 8 . call of the | Grilse has not been able to find her. Phe last heard of her was the wire- . less message "Now sinking.” Berlin, Dec. 1.3--(Special to Daily Democrat)-A Greek captain has captured and now stands with five thousand men opposed to the French line of posts which has been pierced, t'te press bureau anounced late today. notice. All members of the order of American Yeomen are requested to meet at the hall at 7:00 o'clock this evening to make arrangements to attend the funeral of Brother Henry Harris. BLOWTWOSAFES Safes in Furniture Store and Grist Mill Blown at Geneva. SECURE MUCH CASH Steal New Ford Car and the Thugs Escape—Discovery This Morning. Blowing two safes, stealing a Ford car and escaping, burglars made a clean up in Geneva, eighteen miles south of here last night. No clues to the identity of the thugs Was obtained. None of the citizens knew of the robberies until this morning. The losses: Wells Furniture store, safe blown, loss SSO and checks. General Milling Company, safe blown, loss |IOO cash. Coopers grocery, register rifled, ’ loss $lO to sl2, tdbacco, cigars and 1 groceries worth probably $25. Dr. J. O. R. Campbell, new Ford ’ touring car. The automobile was stolen from ’ the Otto supply company garage, which the thieves also ransacked. Nothing else of value was taken from there, however. At the Wells furniture store, entrance was gained from the back of the store building, and the safe was blown without interference from CitiIzens. No one heard the blast. The ' safe here was wrecked. Loss SSO. | Al the Milling company’s plant the I safe was blown without so much trou'ble, the tiiugs securing SIOO more or less. The grocery was the next stop, the thugs choosing what they wanted with care. They then broke into the garage and stole Dr. Campbell’s new Ford and drove west. A posse is scouring the country for trace of the thieves but at noon reports from Geneva say that no clues have been found. AGEOIREMT Children of Jacob Spangler Surprise Him on Eightysecond Birthday. 1 DAY WAS SPENT 1 iSocially With Fine Chicken] ; Dinner at Noon—Descendants are Guests. 8 The children, grandchildren and the 8 great grandchildren of Jacob Spangler 1 on Eighth street met at his home on December 12 and reminded him of his " eighty-second birthday. ' A fine chicken dinner was served e which every one enjoyed. Those pres- , ent wero Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hen3. ch en and children, Cora and Noaa; Miss E'-ita Spangler; Mr. and Mrs. ’B Sam Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. J. E a Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bra.ht ’e and children, Naomi and Irvin; Mr. d-' . Mrs S. D. Henchen and daughly'cbas Henschen. An enjoyable day at was spent by all present and at , v . parting hour they wished him many of more happy birthdays. I

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, December 13, 1916.

SHOW IS OPENED 1 The Second Annual Adams.] ( ounty Corn Show Opens 1 Tomorrow Morning. for three days I Hundreds More Exhibits Entered in Competition for Prizes. i The Adams county com show, to open at Berne tomorrow morning, will be the largest eveut of the kind the county ever had. Great enthusiasm is being shown and the active, cumula-1 tive effort of M. H. Overton and h s host of assistants is bearing much fruit. I Several hundred more exhibits are being shown this year than in tile' show of last year. The farmers seem to take more interest in it, due no I doubt to the exceptional work of A. J. Hutchins last year. A feature of this years show is the fact that the judge will be employed for one more day than usual and on Friday he will made two addresses in which he will talk directly to farmers. He will tell facts about com that i ll will want to know. The room where the exhibit is being held is crowded to capacity with exhibits. All are good, many are excellent. The show will open tomorrow morning and will continue until Saturday evening. Even if you are not a farmer it will do you some good to visit this show, absorb some of the com gossip and be able to discuss corn our chief crop, intelligently. The bus . Iness men of Berne and of the coun ty assisted liberally in putting ot the show. THEIiEWOFHCERS 1 Masonic Lodge at Regulai , Meeting Elects Corps of Officers. FREQUENT MEETINGS To Work Class of Twentyfour Through the Degrees Will be Held. At the regular meeting of the Masonic lodge last night the election of officers was the important business coming before that body. The officials selected to head this worthy order for the ensueing term are: Worshipful Master-David E. Smith. Senior Warden—L. L. Baumgartner. Junior Warden—R. D. Meyers. Secretary—E. B. Adams . Treasurer—G. T. Burk. Trustee —Cal E. Peterson. Twenty-four candidates are in the course of instruction through the various degrees of the Blue lodge and the Chapter and a series of meetings, to be held frequently, has been arranged throughout the winter, to work this large class through. On New Years day a special meeting will be held, commencing at noon, at which several of the applicants will be taken through the work of the Blue lodge. o — -THE SILENT BATTLE” That warm spot referred to in Holy Writ is presumed to have no fury like a woman scorned—but ‘The Silent Battle,” to be disclosed In beautiful Bluebird photoplays at the Crystal theater tonight promises to give something of an inkling thereof. When a desgniug woman sees herself being displaced by a rival, the photoplay opportunities are almost unlimited and with J. Warren Kerrigan the object of the Schemer's purpose, and Lois Wilson, the innocent victim of the female villain’s plotting there is sure to be developed many opportunities for extreme dramatic resourcefulness. Maud George plays the woman scorned and a large and talented company of camera-actors will carry an intensely interesting plot to the conclusion of excellent entertainment.

, a, — — GROCERS PETITION || (United PrflHß Service) Chicago. Dec. 13- (Special to Daily Democrat) —Hoping for lower prices! if peace should be reached the national retail grocers association meeting here is today sending resolutions! to Prelsdent Wilson asking that he I take immediate steps to bring aboutl a ccnfeernce of the beligerent nit-' tions. President Wilson is urged io place an embargo on certain food stuffs pending cessation of the war. ■ o JUDGE HELLER IS ILL Judge D. I). Heller, well known jurist and attorney and a. pioneer citizen of Decatur, suffered a stroke of ap-! poplexy at seven o'clock this morning and is seriously 111 at his home on Fifth street. He had arisen and was dressing when the attack came 0:1. He rallied within an hour or two and | was slightly better at noon. HOOSIERBRIEFS Richmond’s “Get Out and Get On” Club Limited in Membership. ALL ARE FAILURES 11 ■ i Evansville Youngster Balks Entire Police Department and Parents.

Richmond, Dec. 13 —(Special to the y Daily Democrat) —Membership in the "Get Out and Get On” club recently 1 organized by young men, admitted '* failures, has been limited to thirteen n members. Officers elected are: most ’’ miserable failure, recorder failure 8 ‘ and financial failure. ain Evansville. —After he had been asked I to appear in juvenile court and tell I why he was absent from school, Chas. 5 Wilson, 12 procured his airgun, purchased some groceries, which he charged to his parents, and set out | for Owensboro. For a time he resisted all inducements offered by his .parents and authorities to return home. Clinton—An ordinance providing! that wholesalers in this city pay $2501 a year has been passed by the city I 5 council. Greensburg,—Twelve minutes wc. I the time taken by Rev. Burkett tc I raise $936 to pay off the indebtedness-1 of the church, of which he is pastor. I Seymour.—The intersection of thej Grouseland treaty line and the Ten! o’clock line, formed by two historical I s compacts, will be marked by a monu-l , ' ment, according to plans of the Conn I ( ! ty Historical Association. 11

VETERINARIES MEET The Northeastern Veterinarians’ association met at the Wayne hotel last night and following the reading of several papers and the resultant discussion, the election of officers was held resulting in the selection of the following: Ur. Staker of Ossian, reelected president. Dr. Burk of Huntertown secretary. Dr. Balser assistant state veterinar ian was present and made a talk ■ n "Control and treatment of contagious diseases.” ABOUT THE SICK Mrs. W. H. Coil left this morning for her home at Fort Wayne. Slit [had been here at the bedside of her father, Emanuel Hawk, aged eightyfour, who is at the point of death at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Chronister. He is ill of infirmities of old age and is at the point of death. C. C. Wilder, of the West Monroe street meat market, who has been very ill at his home at Monmouth, of acute indigestion which attacked him Sunday morning, is somewhat better. STATE COAL SHORTAGE. (United P’-ess Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 13 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Heads of the various state institutions today reported to the governor that with the coming of cold weather they feared another coal famine. The superintendent of the central hospital for the insane said that the coal companies had been supplying only enough fuel for each day and feared that this system was dangerous. He suggested that the governor take further steps to relieve the shortage.

FIGURES GIVEN I ( Red Cross Seal Campaign a Big One—Already 325,I 000,000 Seals HAVE BEEN PRINTED And Given Out — Every State and Territory of the Union Has Them. Few people have any conception if ' the magnitude of the Red Cross ■ Christmas Seal Campaign. Here me a few figures that will show what a gigantic movement this is. Already 325.000.000 Seals have been printed and practically that entire number distributed to agents in every state and territory of the Union from Alaska to the Canal Zone, from Porto Rico to Hawaii, and even in the far-off I’hili|>pines. Advertising circulars, posters, cards, etc., to the number of several million, have also been distributed. Not less than 1.000,000 personal ctters asking people to buy Seals have been sent out. It is estimated that the army of workers, nearly all of whom are volunteers, engaged in sell1 ing the Seals numbers well over 500,000. The advertising and publicity devoted to the campaign amounts to several hundred thousand dollars.

Every effort is being put forth to rail 100.000,000 Seals, or only one for every man, woman and child in the United States. Over 1,500 anti-tuber-culosis associations of the country derive their support from Red Cross Seals. If the good work is to go on you must help. The local campaign is moving alone nicely and a big report of many seal: I sold, is expected. Be sure to place i 1 seal on every package and letter yoi send out. CAR HITSHDRS! Horse Owned by Dorwin Drake Injured by Erie Railroad Motor Car at (THIRTEENTH STREET Two Strings of Box Cars Obscured View of Tracks —Horse Worth $135. A horse valued at $135 belonging to Dorwin Drake was struck by a west

bound Erie railroad motor car at seven-fifteen o’clock this morning on ' the Thirteenth street crossing and ini' jured so badly that ot had to be kill- . ed. . Mr. Drake and two other men wore , riding in a buggy at the time and were not injured. The view of the tracks both ways was obscured by two strings of :ox cars and the men did not hear the motor car. The first intimation of any danger was when the car crashed into the horse, breaking both front legs. The horse, a four year old. was valued at 135.' Chief of Police Melchi ' was called and he killed the animal. Two section men were riding the car. inspecting the tracks. ‘ ——o FIRE TRUCK SKIDS. (United Press Service! Fort Wayne, Ind., Dee. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Skidding on the slippery pavement as it attempted to turn a street corner in respond- ( ing to an ajarm today, a fire engine < tipped over and was badly damaged. Two firemen were injured. They i were: W. H. Carl, driver, and Joseph Byanskie. who suffered a broken shoulder blade. The engine was from number one house. o ARREST GUN RUNNER (United Press Service) Houston, Texas., Dec. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —R. Mier, young Amreican whose father was minister of war under Diaz today was char ted with consipracy to violate American neutrality following the seizure of 100,000 rounds of rifle ammunition in i Galveston yesterday.

"A FULL HOUSE” TONIGHT. The big laugh-producing force comedy, "A Full House," comes to the opera house tonight, if you want a good laugh secure your seats early. This will be the best show of the season, with all their own scenery. "A Full House” tomes direct from the Majestic theater at Fort Wayne and you will not be disappointed in thia production. Seat sale now on at the ‘ Holthouse drug store. EVANGELICAL CHURCH This evening at 7:30 is the time for the mid-week service for the Evangelical church. The service will be held in the old laundry building. The public is welcome. J. H. RILLING. Pastor. o — BIG COLLECTION Total Amount of Taxes Collected on November Settlement by TREASURER G. KINZLE Was $247,965.71 —Report is Made to the State Auditor. , 1 County Treasurer George Klnzle I has completed his report showing the total amount of taxes collected on the November installment, or the last semi-annual settlement, the report being sent to the auditor of state. The total amount of taxes collect--8 ed was $247,965.71. From this is taki. en the sum of $295.75, which was remitted. making the total balance g $247,669.96. is Delinquent taxes collected were a $3,100. )U The apportionment which the state will receive is $35,541.00. The amounts collected from each ■* township and corporation follow: k Union $ 8,565.2' t Root 18,444.32 Preble 12,862.28 Kirkland 12,471.90 II Washington 20,639.59 St. Mary's 14.743.26 Blue Creek 12,980.32 Monroe 21,339.74 French 9,778.41 Hartford 13,355.51 , Wabash 15,472,1.3 Jefferson 8,131.0.3 Decatur 52,385.32 Monroe Corporation 2,608.81 1 Berne 14.905.77 Geneva 9,282.09 GAVE FINE PROGRAM Many compliments are heard on the very fine centennial program given by the Root township schools at the i Monmouth schoolhouse Monday evening. Patrons, as well as pupils, took part, and the celebration was very complete. It was given on the anniversary of tiie day Indiana was admitted to the union as a state. ( ELECTED ORACLE Mrs. Elmer Archer Elected to Head of Local Royal Neighbors’ Camp. THE OFFICIAL STAFF A Good One —Election Was Held Last Evening— Who They Are. • I Officers of the Royal Neighbors’ ( Camp for the ensuing term were elected last evening as follows: Oracle —Mrs. Elmer Archer. Vice Oracle —Mrfs. Claude Buckhead. Past Oracle —Mrs. Will Richards. Chancellor —Mrs. John Christen. Recorder —Mrs. William Biggs. w Receiver —Mrs. Arthur Closs. Marshall)—Mrs. Morris Hay. Inner Sentinel—Mrs. John Glancy. Outer Sentinel—Mrs. Flossie Wolf. Pianist—Mrs. Arthur ('loss. Manager—Mrs. Rebecca Rabbitt. Manager—Claude Burkhead. Miss Vera Clark is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. W. W. Pool I in Fort Wayne.

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THE COURT NEWS Objections Against Probate of Will of Emily Carter Are Dismissed. ALLOWANCE IS GIVEN Mrs. Jessie A. Miller, Plaintiff in Divorce Suit— Other Notes. In the case of Michael Miller, executor of the Janies Wagner estate vs. ! Mary C. Andrews, et al. a petition for order of court to sell note, same being part of purchase price, for cash, at face value and accrued interest to date, and authority to sign note and mortgage without recourse. Partial assignment of part interest of the defendant Angellne F. Peterson, was reported. Upon application of Jesse A. Miller plaintiff in a divorce suit, William H. Miller, the defendant, is ordered to pay her fifty dollars in five days i< r the use of herself and attorney. By agreement of the parties, the obligations to the probate of the will lot Emily Carter are withdrawn and it is adjudged null and void. Corts in one administration are ordered paid by Roy Carter, special administrator. 1 In the estate of Emily Carter, petition was filed by Roy Carter, admin- . istrator, to sell real estate. Waiver 5 filed by all party defendants, and assent to sale of real estate petitioned for. e Two claims against the J. T. Ault estate have been docketed and will lie ,l heard as cases in court. One is that. of John Marshall, for $102.50, on ” note, for the Berne Odd Fellows, and 2 “ the second that of the Bank of Gene8 va, for $124.90. 0 9 Hunters' licenses were taken out by 15 Marion and Ed Whitright, Herbert 2 “ French, William Heller. Jesse A. Swartz, Harold Swartz, John Merica, Floyd Baxter. R. A. Briggs. Leonard Liby. S. Fogle, Ibitrick Milleh. Roman Parent, Otis Exley. Real estate transfers Mary Nussbaum to Peter S. Biery, 2 acres of Wabash township, quit claim deed sl. o AN INDIANA LEPER. (United FresH s«rvic«> Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—David Byers, 69. who was found to be afflicted with leprosy while at a hospital here, was ' secretly taken to his home at Fort i Branch during the night and quarantined, with his wife and daughter, it was learned today. Health officers were threatened with mob violence by citizens of Fort Branch if Byers t was returned to his home. They succeeded in quieting the population, however. It is not known yet whether his wife and daughter are afflicted. o <— CONTRACTOR DOES MORE WORK THAN ORDERED. (United Press Service) Anderson, Ind., Dec. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—While making improvements on streets in Anderson, John Noonan, a contractor, constructed a sewer for 200 feet that had not been ordered by the city. The city engineer discovered the contractor working on the sewer, although It had nearly been completed before the mistake was discovered. DEFEAT AMENDMENT. (United Press Service) Washington, 1). C., Dec. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The senate today defeated the amendment of the 'immigration bill which would have exculded from the United States all Japanese, including those now admitted under existing treaty and the “gentlemen's agreement.” GOODFELLOW CLUB. As Publshed 3.25 A Booster 50 Mrs. Wm. Blackburn 25 | Total $4.00