Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 1 February 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Publtzhek Bvary Evening Esoapt Bunday by The Decatur Bfniocrat Company JOHN H. HELLERPresident ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rate*. Per Week, by carrierlo cents Per Year, by carrier..,..,lo 00 Per Month, by mai1...,.26 cents Per Year, by mail 18.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. If you pay before February 15th. your subscription to the Democrat will be Jhe same as heretofore. Mid vou save iiftv cents. » / The prohibition bill gives you the privilege of having on hand a gallon of whiskey and a supply of beer which ought to wet the average whistle. After making the statement that unless lie found that a majority of the house was against woman's sutfragv. he would not report the bill out of his committee. Dick Vesey of Fort Wayne, now declares that he is tor the measure and will speak in favor of the law when it reaches the house. The poll taken of the house must have disclosed that a majority oppose the bill for the ladies. r The bill for a new constitution has massed the legislature and is now ready for the governor’s signature. The bill was passed against the will >f the people of the state who voted strongly against such action two years ago. It means the expenditure of a large sum of money—probably a million or two. and for no'par titular reason. The present constitu don. patterned after that of the I'nited States, has stood the test of

9-75 All Men’s and Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats that formerly sold for $12.50 and $15.00 1245 All Men’s and Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats * I that formerly sold for $16.50 and SIB.OO ~15-22 All Men’s and Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats that formerly sold for $20.00 1622 All Men’s and Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats that formerly sold for $22.50 The Myers-Dailey Company. .SUITS THAT SUIT I

! v'eara. If it ia broken down now. what i is to prevent the legislature every few years ordering a constitutional, convention? If this is the big atrokeof the Goodrich administration. We fail to see where the republican party will gain. A bill to amend the gutemobile license law so that the money will be retained in the county has been introduced in tlie legislature and because many people do not understand the question fully there is a feeling that this would be an improvement. In this county the automobile tax now brings in about SIO,OOO a year which is nearly twice that paid in from this county. The effort to change the law comes from the large cities where more money is paid in than is received in the dis'.ribu ion. The argument is ' that th- -c from the cities use th. roads in the various counties and under the present law they help to keep up the roads, which is right. The law should not be changed, for it means a less of several thousand dollars each for two-thirds of the counties of the state. The Herald has discovered that times are bad and that -hundreds of men are out of employment, proving the assertion from the fact that a man stopped at that office and asked for something to eat, claiming he had come from Bluffton, where he could find nothing to do. Os course the fellow made a mistake in going to Bluffton in search of work, but we maintain that the fact he didn't get it is by" no tneaiis proof of hard times. The fellow who hasn't got a job these days is either too lazy to work or unable to deliver the goods, for in practically every city in the country men can find work and at. better prices than wgre ever known. For the Herald to make the statement that similar conditions to that reported from Bluffton exist all over the country shows either a woeful

lack of knowledge or an intentional ' desire to mislead and they can't get tar with either Just now. Germany has declared unrestricted submarine warfare ami has served notice that American ships will not be permitted to reach England if the German submarines can prevent it. It is apparently the most serious crisis in the two and one-half years of war and it is feared that this nation will be unable much longer to escape u part in the struggle which has already enveloped so many of the great governments of the world The food blockade against Germany has hurt and evidently they will strike back now in kind, using every means possible to prevent England from securing food or ammunition from the outside. The results can only be foretold when the campaign scheduled to start today has become history. So far the administration has refused a statement, though it is known the officials recognize the serious problems now before them. While It may be too much to hope the great majority of the citizens of this nation will pray that the apparent break and possible war for our country may yet be avoided through men in charge of the affairs of state. ■M——■*** COMMITTEE MEETING. Members of the city democratic committee are hereby notified to meet at the Daily Democrat office at 7:30* o'clock Saturday evening. February 3. for the purpose of selecting election inspectors and attending to such other business as may come before the committee. T. J. DI’RKIN, 27t4 Chairman. Political Announcements FOR MAYOR. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for mayor of the city of Decatur, subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary to be held March 6. 1916. CHARLES W. YAGER Please anounce my name as a candidate for mayor of the city of Decatur, on the democratic ticket, subject to the decision of the primary election to be held Tuesday. March 6,1917. CHARLES N. CHRISTEN. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate for treasurer of the city of Decatur. subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary to be held. Tuesday. March 6. 1917. EDGAR GERBER. FOR CITY CLERK. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for clerk of the-city of Decatur. Ind., subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary election to be held Tuesday, March 6. 1917. R. G. CHRISTEN. (doings in society J WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Helping Hand —Miss Matilda Sel’.emeyer. Catholic Culture Club —Miss May.ne Hartings. Euterpean Club Guest Night—Masonic Hall. W. R. C —G. A. R. Hall. Ic-Nie—Tonk Meibers. Methodist Missionary — Church Parlors. C. W. B. M.—Mrs. C. R. Weaver. Friday. Pocahontas Initiation. Zion Lutheran Aid. A Little Parable. I made the cross myself, whose weight Was later laid on me. This thought is torture as I’toil Fp life’s steep Calvary. To think mine own hands drove the ’ nails! I sang a merry song. And chose the heaviest wood I had. To build it firm and strong. I If I had guessed—if 1 had dreamed Its weight was meant for me. I should have made a lighter cross To bear up <'alvary. —Anne Reeve Aldrich. A very pleasant birthday surprise party was given Oliver Fowler of f'nion township. January 30. Mr. Fowler and wife were invited to the Joseph .Crozier home to spend the evening. They were enjoying the time when one of Mr. -Fowler’s children cairn- in end sold Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Knittie were at their homo, immediately they returned, and were greatly surprised to find almost, the . entire neighborhood had taken possession of their home. Mr. Fowler I was reminded that he was forty-four j years old. A very pleasant evening

was spent in connection with a tint* luncheon, consisting of pie. cake, candy and pop corn. The guests wished Mr. Fowler many more such I octtasiitns. Those present'we.ro Mr. and Mrs. James Crozier. Mr. and Mrs. ( Joseph Crozier and son. Earl, ami Sherman Rogers, from Kansas, who is visiting his sister. Mrs. Joseph Crozier; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Helm. Mr. and Mrs. Janies Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Miller ami children. Orvis and ’ Marvin; Mr. and Mrs. George Knittle and children. Gregg ami Opal; Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Crozier and family, Clarence, Emma and Cloice; Mr. and Mrs. Clelland Brown and children. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Whittenherger and family. Beatrice. Alma. Carl and Harold; Mrs. A. A. Bredbeck and children. Pearl. Chalme.r, Bernice and Nellie; Mr, and Mrs. Glen Knittie. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zimmerman and sons. Leo and Robert; Mr. and Mrs. John Helm and sons, Arthur and Kenneth; Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Roth and children, Vilas and Ivan; Mr. and Mrs. Fowler and family, Glen. Clifford. Rollin. Paul and Harold; Vina apd Leroy Roth. Cleo Krick. Helen Wherry. Mary Brodbeck and Clinton Stevens. —Contributed. The Pocahontas council will have initiation Friday evening, when Mrs. Rhoda Mahan, Mrs. Harve Teeple, Mrs. Nora Linn and Miss Alma Brown will be received into the order. The ladies' Auxiliary of the Eastern Star is planning for a council tea be given on Washington’s birthda.’. February 22 in the afternoon at the Masonic home. Each lady will bri n a neckerchief and cap to wear and a colonial setting wHI be evidenced w::li s number of antiques in the decottitions and tea service. Mrs. C. L. Meibers entertained the St. Vincent de Paul society yesterday afternoon. A report from the card party and dance showed the sum ot $31.50 cleared above expenses, the same to be used for chariA. 1 he society will henceforH) devote time a* its meeting to the making of garments for the poor. Mrs. Meibers served a lunch at four o'clock. Announcement is made that they will give a “fivehundred’ party at the K. of C. hall, on Tuesday afternoon. February 20th. Mrs. Emma Daniels read the paper of her daughter. Mrs. C. C. Schaf r. on "Robert Browning” for the Shakespeare club at the home of Mrs. P. C, Hooper yesterday afternoon. The taper and sub topics treated of the author’s life, his writings and bits i verse set to music. This was illustrated in a song by Mrs. Kathryn Egly Tyndall. Miss Celia Andrews serving as pianist. Mrs. Dan Sprang v '1 be hostess next Wednesday and M r Tom Reid will have the paper. The Willing Workers enjoyed a- >- cial, with their crocheting and c< nversation at the home of Mrs. Gehtig. Light refreshments were served by the hostess. The Walther League will meet n-xt J Wednesday evening with Rev. A. W- ■ Hinz. The 1. 0. O. F. hall will be the scene of a children s party this evening. all children of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to be entertained. o r Worth While Quotation. Egotists cannot converse; they talk to themselves, only.—A. Bronson Alcott. " PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his residence. 5 miles northeast of Decatur, 8 miles southwest of Monroeville, on the Decatur and Monroeville road, on what is known as the old John Brown farm, on Tuesday. February 13, 1917, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., the following personal property, to-wit: Four Head of Horses: Roan mare, general purpose horse, black nigre,. 10 years old; bay mare, smooth mouth; roan gelding, 5 years old. farm chunk. Seven Head of Cattle: Roan cow. 7 years old. fresh in March: part Jersey cow. fresh in March; red Durham cow, fresh 1-st September; Holstein cow. fresh in June; 3 yearling heifers, 2 Durham and 1 Holstein. Twelve Head of Hogs: Duroc sow, will farrow in April; Duroc sow. to farrow in March; Duroc sow, with pigs by side. Five Geese Farming implements: Flying Dutchman hay loader, good as new; Milwaukee binder. Deering mower, Oliver riding breaking plow, disc. 2 cultivators, corn planter, double set buggy harness. 2 sets heavy work harness, gas- • oltne stove, incubator. The ladies of Union Chapel will servo dinner. Terms: —$5 and under cash; over that amount a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security. No property re- ! moved until settled for. Four per cent off for cash. No interest. CHARLES BI'RRELL. R. N. Runyon. Am t. ' Chas. Magley. Clerk. , — FOR RENT Modern 8-room house, corner High and Grant streets. 'Phone 8-D. or Andy Zeser. 28t6 , LOST Small pocket book eontainiig ton dollar bill and dollar or two it; . change. Finder please return to this • office atitl receive deward. Was" lost ■ between Miller restaurant and Schaler Hardware store. 27t3

x BIG 5 n A PHENOMINAL COLLAPSE OF PRICES I a ON FASHIONABLE WINTER APPAREL | !l RilhTin themidst ot the winter = whole stock of most dependable am.; II and children’s winter apparel is offered at less than I i ’ | one half price. I S Come early and have the pleasure of picking horn the big cunipre -g 5 heusive varieties, offering the following: i f $25.00 Io $40.00 Fashionable Coals 814.98 $17.50 io $22.50 Fasiiionabiv Coals 810.48 * £» $10.(M) Io $15.00 Fashionable Coals Q i-J 1 Q jj 1 lit’of Odd Gmls go- $ 2.98 at, each g» YOUR < HOK E OF ANY OF OUR HANDSOME NEW • ■mb SKIRTS AT ONE-HALF I’RK E ■ S* Special Lol of Good Skirts, 9Si || all FI RS. Mi l l s AND COI-I.YKS OMMt \LI Oi l S CUT ON ALL SWEATERS IN SIOCK ■ •• Children s Sweaters, $1.25, "* H Children's Sweaters. $1.50 to sl./•>. Children's Sweaters, $2.25 to $2.50, 81 79 1 5 LADIES SM EATERS 2 II 1;"“”’. $1.98 1! * 2^rt" ,ira ' s :': a,ers $2.28 25 ,$3.00 to $3.50 Ladies’Sweaters /IQ ■ S go at ■ ?j SI.OO to $4.50 Ladies' Sweaters t $5.00 to $5.50 Ladies’ Sweaters 84 48 J* SO.OO to $0.50 Ladies’ Sweaters 85 48 * «■» .m ' i " I Children’s Cap and Scarf Sets to match /IQ/* go at, set Z iOl Ladies’ and Misses' Scarf Sets to match ■m go at, set a mi C * — ... ..n—- - S ALL BLANKETS AND COMFORTS AT REDUCED PRICES MB Come early and get the benefit of these real choice bargains, al real Il bargain prices. Come early and often. f THE BOSTON STORE i DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES.

■ mu ■llll —— TESTING MACHINE HAS ENORMOUS STRENGTH. Instrument at Dodge Plant Has Lifting Strength of 100,000 Pounds. Recent Panama canal pictures show an 80.000 pound rock being hoisted on a flat car by a gigantic derrick, establishing a record for lifting dead ' weight. At the jdant of Dodge Brothers, Detroit, is a testing machine that excels this derrick. It is known as the Universal testing machine. and is one of the most important of the many vital instruments of a like nature in the flodge Brothers physical laboratory. It has a direct capacity of 100.000 pounds. Through lever arms it is capable of exerting almost inestimable power. To make it a trifle more graphic, it may be stated that 100,000.000 pounds come within the range of “Inestimable.” A simple comparison with an ordinary crow-bar may give the imagination a better grasp on weights and figures of such tremendous proportions. With the aid of a crow-bar objects can be raised which would not yield an inch to a direct application of a man’s strength. Similarly the huge testing machine, with a direct force of 50 tons, would be able to ac tually push a concrete pillar in a factory building straight through the roof, proided a sultvable fulcrum and lever arrangement could be made. The machine is used for tension, compression, shear, transmission and and sometimes torsion tests, the last three named requiring special fixtures. It will press a steejj pin through a gear In a twinkling; it will ’ tie knots in shafts or axles; it will tear a starter chain into two pieces, determining the weakest point and reeortting nt the same time the fix-

act amount of force applied. There • arc dozens of other equally remarkable things. Among the parts regularly tested by this method, Itesides the starter chain, are wheels, r bolts, front axles, front axle spijiI dies and ball bearings. Despite the great power required of the machine, j it is also called upon for numerous s extremely delicate operations. For instance, while a pulling force is be-

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ing applied to an object, a records the progress of the test ( a chart so that a complete record« | the operation is available. The , erator can not make a mistake ■ the scales, for a bell rings the j ment the beam is not properl? w j a need. DEMOCRAT WANT Aft PAY BIG. -