Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 1 February 1917 — Page 1

Volume XV. Number 28.

AMERICA’S ANSWER TO BE GIVEN TONIGHT ISSUE OF PASSPORTS TO AMERICANS HAS BEEN STOPPED—PRESIDENT WILSON ABOUT READY TO ANSWER GERMANY S NEW MOVE.

A DUTCH BOAT The First Victim of the New Order—Special Guard at New York. PORT WAS CLOSE’) During the Night on Orders from Washington—Taft Supports Wilson. (United Press Service) (By Robert Bernier) Washington. I). C., Feb. 1— (Special to Daily Democrat) President Wile,on is about ready to announce this government's answer to Germany's warning of future unrestrained naval warfare. Acting upon instruct ions from the president. Secretary Lansing has pre pared a communication, the nature tof which is guarded in secrecy. At the saint time lite state department has issued an order refusing passports to travelers planning to sail for European ports. It was pointed out that refusal to issue passports might mean that either this government was planning to take drastic action and foresaw an innevitable break in relations between the United States and Germany, or that President Wilson has determined to modify his former stand to pre vent Americans from traveling on the high seas and thus maintain this country’s neutral status. Following an hours conference with the president this morning during which the forthcoming communication from this government was discussed lainsing declared he would probably see the newspaper men at three-thir-ty o’clock this afternoon, causing general' belief that there may be an jfficial announcement of this government’s decision at this time. (By Carl W. Ackermann) Berlin, Feb. I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The German press supports the government in its move ,’jr a “barred zone” about Germany’s en<>-' mies and rentoval of restrictions on naval warfare. i So far there has been no demonstra tions. The German people apparent ly are satisfied with the decision reached by the government. (By Ed L. Keen.) London, Feb. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Germanys new submarine campaign of. ruthlessness is under way. The Dutch steamer Epislon was 'the first vicitm to be sunk in the bar red zone today. Three British fish ing smacks were also among the first vessels known to have been sunk in pursuance of the new German order. Official circles were not surprised nt Germanys open announcement of sea terrorism. The note confirmed what they had understood and anticipated tor some time. It was to take advance means against just such a plan as Germany now announces that the recent conference of naval officials of all the allies was. held in London. The recent announced North Sea mine blockade was likewise decided upon because England expected such an announcement. Charleston, S. Car.. Fob. I—(Spec'al to Daily Democrat)—A German freighter in harbor here since the war started mysteriously sank today. Tugs standing by offered asistance but it was refused ,their captains said. Shipping men believe that the vessel was deliberately scuttled. New York, Feb. I—(Special to Dally

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I Democrat) —After special guards had I been established about interned Ger-' man liners anchored at Hoboken and other Now York piers the order is-i sued by Collector of the Port Malone I last night prohibiting departureof any, ships was lifted today. Rumors that the crews might a;-, tempt to scuttle the ships and then I flee in the event of a declaration of | war were flying fast. A United States destroyer turned back all ships last night. British naval preparations around New York harbor within the last few days gives ample proof that Great Britian knew of the approaching pronouncement of Germany. Great Britians North Atlantic squadron was ordered several days ago into waters adjacent to this harbor, 't is believed these precautions w»re taken with a view to using the warships as convoys for allied ships leaving New York harbor. — Concord, N. Hamp., Feb. I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Former Pn.s-! ident Taft speaking before the legt.--lature here today denounced Germanys declaration of unrestrained naval warfare calling it a “grossly unwarranted expansion of the right of blockade." Taft said: "Germanys intentions emphasize the necessity for hastening adequate military and naval preparedness against unjust aggression. It also takes away the flattering function that we are now so remote from the European war that we should declim to enter a world league to enforce the peace." Amsterdam, Feb. I—(Speciall—(Special to the; Daily Democrat)—Germany accepts the challenge to fight to the finish and is taking everything to win. Von Bethmann Hollweg thus summed m Germanys attitude in a speech which he made to the Reichstag. “Many of President Wilson’s maxims agree with, our aims” the imperial | chancellor said, ‘but the enemies conditions mean that Germanys def Ansive forces would be destroyed.” (By .Robert J. Bender) Washington, Feb. I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The United States government has planned if it has not already taken its first step toward meeting the declaration of Germanvs . withdrawing all restrictions to submarine warfare. * Secretary Lansing and the president had a long conference in secret at which the serious developments in relations between this government and Germany were studied. The port if New York it was learned today, was closed on orders from Washington. Otherwise absolute secrecy continues to surround every development here. o CHIROPRACTORS’ BILL TO DIE. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Feb. I—-’(Special to the Daily Democrat)-Representative Harker of Frankfort, chairman of ’he house committee on rights and privileges, today stated that he believed the bill providing for the creation of a state board of chiropractic examine s, would die in The bill which was introduced by Represent itive Alldredge, would place chiropractors in the same profession class with physicians legally. Another bill relating to chiropractors in the hands of the public health committee of ‘he house which would permit an Injuntion to be issued preventing chiropractors from practicing. SON IS BORN A fine boy baby, their first born, ' arrived at the hospital in Fort Wayne, for Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Tritch, of that[ ;city. Mr. Tritch is connected with. I the International Business College, J Fort Wayne, being a former teacher, ■ in the Decatur schools. |

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, February 1, 1917.

IS BEN HUR DAY Decatur Ben Hurs Will Eni tertain Ft. Wayne Courts i —Afternoon Session. WILL BE PUBLIC Fort Wayne Ladies’ Team Will Give Fancy Drill— Evening Secret. Friday will be a gala day for the Ben Hurs who will entertain the Fort i Wayne courts. The lodge session-; I will be held at the Knights of Pythias Home and the dinner and luncheon will be given at the Ben Hur hall over ; the Rex theatre. The afternoon meeting, which opens , at three o'clock, will be open to the public, and everybody is invited. The j evening session will be the secret ! work, and will begin at 8 o’clock. The following program is announ- > ced. Afternoon—Three O’clock. Song and devotionals. Address of welcome —C. L. Walters. Address, supreme chief, —Dr. 11. H. Gerard, Crawfordsville. i Address, state manager,—P. O. Bow- j ers, Crawfordsville. Address, scribe of court 15, Fort, Wayne—M. J. Clear. Violin and piano—Thelma and Doio-| thy Williams. Reading—Naomi Cramer. Instrumental —Lulu Gerber. Reading—Ruby Baker. Piano Duet-Dolores Ballenger, Miss Leonard. Reading—Martha Tucker. Instrumental —Celia Andrews. Fancy Drill —Ft. Wayne Ladies’ Team. Music. Adjournment for six o'clock dinner' , at Ben. Hur hall. Evening—Eight O'clock. 8001*01 work of the degree team, by another Fort Wayne team, followed by luncheon at Ben Hur hall. COUPLE ELOPED — Clyde Harden and Edna Welty Were Married at Hillsdale, Michigan BY REV. C. E. DOLE At U. B. Parsonage—Groom Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Harden. A dispatch from Hillsdale. Michigan says: “Morris C. Harden and Miss Edna T. Welty, of Union township, Ad- , ams county, Ind., were married by the Rev. C. E. Dole at the United Brethren parsonage." The aforementioned couple are w ?U known here. They returned Monday evening from a trip, stating that they had been gt Bluffton on a visit, in- ■ stead of which they had gone to Hillsdale for their wedding. The groom who is better known as ■ Clyde, is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Harden and the bride is the ; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Welty oi Union township. Mr. Harden is a nephew of Mrs. Ed Ahr, of this city. They have been warm friends for many years and their wedding, in a way, does not come tvholly as a sut -1 I prise. o PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. — The special meetings are growing in interest. There is a good attendance and increasing each night. Those who have not yet started are [ missing an opportunity. Tonight Mr. LeCount will speak on “Enoch Walki ing With God.” Attend some one of the special services being held this week. If not attending the other j services, you are invited to the Presbyterian church at 7:30. • „ CARD OF THANKS We wish in this manner to thank i our many friends and neighbors for I. their kind sympathies during our sad bereavement. 1 JOHN D. ANDREWS & FAMILY.

I “A MODERN THELMA.” Upon Mario Corelli's famous novel as a foundation, a pleasing and effective photoplay structure has been . ■ built here, with Vivian Martin in the ■ role of the little Norwegian girl, I whose marriage to Sir Philip makes j her the object of a plot by one of the i lord's admirers, it is a part which i tits Miss Martin well, indeed, partic- . ularly in the first half of the action. / The picture, in fact, divides easily j into two episodes: the romantic j courtship and marriage of Thelma i and Sir Philip in Norway, and their subsequent life in England, with a brief return to Norway for the final reconciliation. The action is well handled throughout, and is one of the evidences of the superior direction 5 which the price received at the hands ” of Director John Adolfi, and his assistant, John W. Kellette. At the | Crystal theater tonight. ‘I o THEY INSTALLED i I Illi JI Modern Woodmen New Officers Take Their Obligations Last Evening. HAD A BANQUET Hot Hamburgers Figured Prominently Therein— A Good Meeting. » — The Modern Woodmen installed | their officers last evening, the follow- ■ ing taking their obligations: 1 Consul —William Engle. Advisor —J. C. Burkhead. Banker—Roy Wolford. Clerk—Ray Smith. Trustee and manager—H. J. Tcepl.v, Conductor —Ed Whit right. Outer Sentinel—Ed Macy. , Watchman —Joe Burr. The boys had a banquet following i the installation ceremony. Hot hamburgers, fried right on the grounds, butter rolls, onions, pickles and coffee, made a very appetizing repast, followed by cigars. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C., Feb. I—(Spec- i I ial to Daily Democrat) —Senator Me-1 Cumber, republican, today started senate debate on the president's recent speech to that body, despite suggestions that he postpone comment at this time. McCumber denounced ' the president’s ideas declaring “any suggestions from this country to remodel European forms of government and reconstruction of the map of Europe would be taken about as seriously as our submarine notes or i our Mexican threats.” In starting a discussion of the president’s address. Senator Lodge I declared: "I shall make no reference to the note from Germany that startled the world this morning. The note I places great responsibility on the president. No word shall fall from my lips that might embarrass him in dealing with that note.” OPPOSITION DEVELOPS (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Feb. I—(Special to the) Daily Democrat) —Considerable oppo-1 I sition in the house has developed ; against the Miller-Gentry bill which provides for free text books in public schools. Representative M. N. Clapp. Fort Wayne, in a statement to the United Press, today declared that he would oppose the bill strongly and that there would be many others with him. THEY SINK THE SHIP. Washington. D. C., Feb. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The crew of i the interned German freighter Lieb- | enfels at Charleston. South Carolina, I deliberately pulled out the sea cocks I and sunk the ship today, according to a report received by the treasury department. GRAIN PRICES DROP (United Preso Service) Chicago, Feb. I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily , Democrat) —The grain market closed . with wheat showing substantial re- . covery from the low figures of the I session. May closed eight cents below last nights close. July closed five cents below Wednesday close. COTTAGE MEETING r - ■ r A cottage meeting will be held this evening at seven oclock at the James Archbold home on Fifth street.

.WILL PROBATED II Henry C. Fuhrman Gives « Estate to His Children (• i —Makes Bequests. GIVES SUM OF $500.00 (• - LI , For the New Evangelical ■J Church—H. A. Fuhrman Appointed Executor. t 1 * s Henry C. Fuhrman’s will was pro- ; bated today, on testimony of the witI nesses, M. Kirsch and Arthur I). Sut- ■ ties, the date thereof being January 113. 1914. The first item provides for the payi inent of SISOO to a daughter. Rosa 1 Fuhrman. From the remainder of the real anti personal estate, all debts and funeral expenses are to be paid. He makes the following bequests to daughters: Ida Asbury. $1,000: Lydia Shefferly, $560; Sadie Schnitz, $800; Emma Winans, $665.50 All the remainder of the real estate and personal property is to be equally divided among the following children: Lydia Shifferly, John Fuhr •[ man, Sadie Schnitz, H. A. Fuhrman. | Louise Schnitz, Emma Winans, Laura f Sprunger, Jlosa Fuhrman, Ida Asbury. A son. David Fuhrman, has already received his share in advancement, 1 and nothing further is to be given ‘ him. The testator asks that a son, Hen ry A. Fuhrman, serve as He provides that the executor sot aside the sum of SSOO on interest,; j which interest and principal are to I be paid for the building of a new! Evangelical church, if the same is built within twenty years. If not, the sum is tn go to the children in equal' shares. Henry A. Fuhrman qualified as exe-l cutor, giving SIOOO bond. ATTENOFUNERAL — Mrs. Lew Hughes Attends Funeral of Niece, Formerly Edna Darr -— AT THREE RIVERS Leaves Week-old Twin Children —Funeral of Mrs. Bohnke Today. — Mrs. Lew Hughes has gone, to Three ! Rovers ,Mich., to attend the funeral‘ j of her niece, formerJy Miss Edna Darr, a daughter of Fred Darr, of Allen I county. She leaves a husband and\ two infant children, twins born January 24. The deceased was known to many here. Among those who went to Fort Wayne to attend the funeral of their! j sister-in-law, Mrs. C. W. Bohnke, we:e[ Miss Vera Bohnke and the families of[ Emile Wilder, John Railing. John Peo-| pies, Ernest Krueckeberg. Brotheis of Mrs. Bohnke. who went today were Theodore Thieme and wife and Fred Thieme, with his daughter, Pauline. LADIES HAVE GOOD STOCK The rummage sale of the Mite society of the Methodist ladies in rhe i Gregory building on Madison street 1 is having excellent success. Good ■ clothing and articles of various kinds, can be secured at very reasonable prices. A pastry and candy sale will also be held Saturday and on that day, Elizabeth Harriet, a beatity specialist of Fort Wayne, will also demonstrate. The patronage of the public is asked. o TODAY’S LEGISLATIVE ODDITY 1 ! (United Press Service) -| Tndianaplois, Feb. 1— (Special to ! j Daily Democrat)— Representative Dy- ■ i nes is no lover of cats. He has intro--1 duced a bill in the lower house pro-j j viding that a tax of 50 cents must be ! paid on male cats and SI.OO for fe- [ males. Dynes says ho didn’t do it »e-! t cause they keep him awake, nights J but beenus' cats are carriers of d's-, j ease. I

(ENGLAND WANTS NEW SKY ROVER NAMED PEACE COMET (Untied Press Service) Loudon, Feb. 1 (Special to Daily Democrat) The announcement in ’ Ameirea recently of the appearance I of ii now comet has excited interest in Englund, it is regarded as a pea<'e omen and a prominent paper sugI gested that it be called the "peace comet,” because the American re- | ports say it will be visible to the naked eye during July. 1917, and that is the date when the prophets say | peace will be declared. Dr. A. C. D. Crommelin, a British astronomer, is authority for the statement that the) "peace comet” will gradually approach the earth until July, when it . will become faintly visible, but not { a grand spectacle such as Halley’s! ■ comet in 1910. THE COUilf NEWS Martha Railing, Declared Insane Last August, Wants Her Liberty. IS AT THE INFIRMARY Petition Filed for Guardian —Real Estate Transfers —Notes of Court. j Henry A. Fuhrman has filed a petition, by his attorney. J). B. Erwin, asking that a guardian lie appoint ‘d for Rosa Fuhrman, a mute. Martha Railing vs. Martin Laughlin, superintendent of the county infirmary, and Will Hammell, clerk of the circuit court, is the name of a habeas corpus case filed by Attorney [D. B. Erwin. The plaintiff who was | adjudged insane last August, and tak!en to the infirmary to await word of her admission to Easthaven asyj lum. She sets out that site is not no w insane and wants the legality of the ' restrain niquired into. The two par- ■ ties are made defendants because of i their official capacity. < ! Real estate transfers: (’ora A. Hut- < ton et ai to August M. Schnitz, lots < [137-138, Geneva, $1: Henry B. Heller [ et al to William G. Kist, lot 813, Deca- s tur, $2,000; Harry H. Jackson et al to < James A. Johnson, 177.25 acres of Wi- \ bash township. $19,470. ; —— i-■ ■ i . -4%. . , . .. , HOOSIER BRIEFS 'T’nitert PreRR Service) I Evansfille, Feb. I—(Special to the j i Daily Democrat) —Social clubs of Evansville must quit selling liquor alter midnight in the future, follow ag j an order issued by Mayor Bose, , which went into effect today. p Columbus —The Bartholomew co.in- * ty iiospital will be ready for patien.s ’ within a few days. Bedford.—Thomas W. Box sold one 1 pig for $66.70. It weighed j>Bo pounds. Crawfordsville —Carrying ou) lite wishes of her husband, Mrs. Emma , T. Bodine bus donated $5,000 to W i- ( hash college. Her husband was a | professor. EDWARD N. HURLEY RESIGNS (United Press Service) Washington. Feb. 1 — (Special to | Daily Democrat)—The resignation of i Edward N. Hurley as chairmarf an I member of the Federal Trade Co: imission became effective today. Mr. Hurley, who made the first move to establish a uniform accounting system for the industries of this country, and who is a prominent democrat, gave the pressure of personal busi- 1 ness” as his reason for resigning. i Private business pays so much better , i than public office now, President W lson has frequently stated recen.ly i that it is difficult - to get good men for . government posts. , o DECATUR LOSES. IN GAME Claude Snyder Sprains Ankle First r Five Minutes. i The Decatur and Liberty Center first and second high school basket ~ ball teams playel last night at Libet .y j i Center, Decatur being defeated in both ■ games. During the first five minu.es ■ of the play. Claude Snyder sprained . . his ankle, and was forced to give up.! ’ This somewhat disheartened the play-1 1 [ers, and they never regained. Snv-I: jder’s place was taken by Billy Linn.! I The score made by the first teams, | was 29 tc 49; that of the second. 201 | to 51.

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FINAL ACTION IS DUE FRIDAY —1 Prohibition Bill Made Special Order of Business for 10 O’clock Friday. WILL BE VOTE!) THEN ’ Passed Second Reading Today With Amendments —Big Demonstration. (United Preas Service) Indianapolis. Feb. 1- (Special to tbo Daily Democrat)—The Wright jirohL hit ion bill was amended by the senate <:n second reading today. It was < vident, however, from the amendments offered that the measure was in (he Egnds of friends. Following a fight over the date upon which the law would become effective a compromise was reached to make it April 2nd, 1918. The coniPromise motion was made by Senator Mercer. Republican floor «leader Robinson liointed out that the Culbertson motion would make the law effective just before the meeting of the next legislature when an attempt would undoubtedly be made to repeal the measure. Senator Chambers amendment to prohibit drug stores from handling intoxicating liquors was adopted by a large majority. An amendment offered by Senator Erskine to permit plants now engaged in the manufacture of beer to make drinks containing not more than one half of one percent of alcho! was also passed. With these amendments the bill passed second reading and was ordered engrossed. Third reading and final action was made a special order of business for ten o’clock tomorrow morning. While the senate discussed the phohibition bill the chamber was thronged with one of the greatest crowds ever assembled watching the action of the Indiana legislature body. Demonstrations were started after several addresses but were promptly quieted by Lieutenant Governor Bush who threatened to dear the house <.f all spectators if there was any further applause. In the house Judiciary B. committee reported favorably on the Alldridgo bill which would give women the riglit to vote. Three bills passed the house. One prohibits the practice of palmis.tr.. ; another prohibits means for the establishment of county libraries and tlie third provides for the admittance of soldiers, soldiers wives and widows to the Indiana soldiers home. ENGLAND IS HEMMED IN BY U-BOAT BARRIER TODAY. (United Press Service) New York. N. Y.. Feb. 1 (Special to Daily Democrat)—This is the day set for Germany to establish its subInarina blockade of the British Isles. Travelers from Germany via Bergen, Norway, a few days ago insisted this hi heme was to be put into effect today. and that Germaay has thirty giant U-boats ready to patrol the blockade area. These subs, the travelers said, have tt cruising radius of 6.000 miles, a speed of IS knots on the surface ami 12 submerged. Each is expected to patrol a ten-mile radius and each is said to hav six torpedoes, two rapid-fire guns, honiblaying chambers, and a large supply /of bombs and grenades. They are (said to carry five weeks' provisions each. The blockade urea is reported to be the North Channel, between Ireland ami Scotland; St. George’s Channel, between England and Ireiand ami the English channel entrance. All allied vessels, carrying contraband or not. it is said, will be their crews put in boats and the vessels sunk, without parley. (Neutral vessels carrying contraband, it is said, will be sunk, after their crews have taken to their bouts. The idea is to bring about the same shortage of food an dother products in England as there is in Germany. o T. P. A. MEETING The annual meeting of the T. I’. A. will be held at 7:30 Saturday evening February 3rd at the Smith 4 Bell office. The officers for the ensuing year will lie chosen ami delega' s elected to the state ami national conventions. I’lease he present. •_>St3 T. M. REID. President.