Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 33, Decatur, Adams County, 8 February 1917 — Page 1

Volume XV. Number 33.

"INEVITABLE” STROKE IS CALMLY AWAITED OFFICIALS BELIEVE GERMAN SUBMARINE BLOW THAT WILL CAUSE WAR IS BUT THE MATTER OF A FEW HOURS—ARMING AMERICAN MERCHANTMEN.

(United Press Service) Washington, I). C„ Feb. 8— 1 (Special to Daily Democrat)—| The I nited States government has set itself to await what is regarded as the “inevitable” stroke that will bring war between America and Germany. Officials today believed the blow will fall very soon. Tremendous activity of German submarines, including spectacular and unwarned attacks on the British steamers California and Eavestone, almost entirely removed any hope that Germany would not carry out her avowed intentions. Fresh weight was added to the slender thread that holds the peace between Germany and the United States when reports this afternoon brought word of the killing of an American negro, George Washington. BULLETIN Lend in Feb. S—(Special to Daily Democrat)—An American negro. Geo. Washington, a fireman was killed when the British steamer Torino was nmlt by a German submarine today. Calvin Ray Fillmore of Utah a niemk her of the Torino crew was saved. Washington, Feb. B—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Great Britian and France today granted safe conducts to I German Ambassador Bernstorff. The British government stipulated that in . returning home ambassador Bern- ; storff and his staff shall touch at' HaliI fax, for examination of papers. This avoids routing the ship byway ! of Falmouth and through he German submarine area. Bernstorff will sail on the Frederick VIII February 13th from New York ) touching at Halifax and then skirting I tlie north of the Shetland Islands ami then down the Norweigian coast to Christiana. New Work. Feb. h—(Special to thi Daily Democrat) —The International , Mercantile Marine is likely to be the : first American line to defy the German submarine proclamation by sailing its ships armed for defense and ; refusal to paint them with red and ) white stripes as ordered by the German admiralty. Officials of the line announced todi-y I that they are trying to get in touch with former naval gunners and v >e I advised by secretary Lansing that J they may arm their vessels for defensive purposes if desired. Lima, Peru. Feb. Special to the [ Daily Democrat)- A British auxiliary cruiser last night stopped the Chilian steamer Maito boarder her and took I off Captain Krauss, superintendent oi I a German steamship firm. Krauss was charged with giving German officials information relative to the cargo and sailing time of a <r vian ship. Krauss was declared to be • I a secret agent of the German at mini ty whose activities have been uni.er I suspicion for some time. London. Feb. g—(Special to Daily I Democrat)—Two subnunm<s ‘ I ed the steamer California, according I to officers of that vessel todayThe California, they sald - I seven minutes after being s ■ the torpedoes. There was no warn I fug of the attack. Reports this afternon said forty three perished in the sinking of the I vessel. I Washington, Feb. B—(Special to I Daily Democrat) -Safe com u< ■ ■ ■ has been granted anibassm or I Bernstorff by the French ROvernnMf I the state department announced toda. . (By D Ackerman) Berlin, Feb. g—(Special to Daily I democrat)— Germany will not I"

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| American Ambassador Gerard, oili(dais of the American embassy and ’ American newspaper correspondents or American citizens to leave Germany until it receives information that a safe conduct has been granted Ambassador Bernstorff and his staff. Passports to Americans are also contingent upon Berlin ascertaining Washington’s attitude toward the old! Prussian treaty permitting citizens of Germany and of the United States' nine months after a cessation of diplomatic relations between the two. countries in which to adjust their bus-; iness. Most o' the American newspaper I correspondents here desire to leave with Ambassador Gerard. But a list i of these correspondents has not yet been approved despite the fact that i other corespondents have been official] ly granted permission to remain. Ambassador Gerard announced today that he would not leave unless the American corespondents and other American citizens could leave also. Madrid. Feb. B—(SpecialB—(Special Lo Daily Democrat) —Characterizing Germany's’) new sea methods as “outside the legal i principles of international law” Spain I has forwarded her note to Berlin ini reply to the German governments announcement of the barred zone. It concludes with the expression' that Spain "does not doubt that he I imperial government will find means of giving satisfaction to Spain’s] claims.” The claims the note sets forth are; based on the duty which binds a gov ernment to protect the lives of its sub jects. (By Robert J. Bender) Washington. Feb. B—(Special To Daily Democrat) —A crisis in the present strained situation between the United States and Germany appears t>>| he drawing nearer today. Two factors at least contributed 'o the feeling in official circles that the treak in diplomatic relations now existing may quickly develop into an even more serious phase. First the official version of the torpedoing of the Anchor line steamer California carrying two hundred passengers and crew — carrying many women and children. Advises that Germany contrary to all international diplomatic usages was withholding issuance of passports to American Ambassador Gerard and American citizens pending information from Washington as to Americas’ granting of a safe conduct to German Ambassador Von Bernstorff as well as to Washington’s interpretation of old Prussian treaties. o — CLOSING OUT SALE The Mite Society Ladies will have their closing out of the rummage sale stock, also a fine selection of homemade candies, all day Saturday, nstead of the afternoon only. The rum; mage sale will be held in the Gregory building on Madison street. Excellent bargains will be there as prices will be heavily cut. o— WATCHMEN AT WORK Three night watchmen and two for adys have been employed by the Standard Oil company at their Preble ■ plant to guard the plant against any actions that might be taken by G r- ' man sympathizers during the crisis ' confronting the nation at this time. The men began working Saturday i night. ’ DAILY CENSUS REPORT. t Born, this morning, to Mr. and Mrs Silas Whitman of Mcßarnes street, their first child, a boy baby. Mrs. Whitman was formerly Miss y Loretta Peterson, and is a daughter t of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Peterson. A

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, February 8, 1917.

II GOOD POSITION I Frank Wemhoff Made West- ' ern Manager for Wayne Oil Tank Company. 1 GOES TO CALIFORNIA ' Will Leave Next Wednesday and Enter on New Duties February 19. Mr. Frank Wemhoff, well known Decatur man, who for seven months past has been employed in the offices of the Wayne Oil Tank & Pump company of Fort Wayne, has accepted a> position as western manager for that i company, with headquarters at San; Francisco, and will leave next Wednesday for that city, entering upon his new duties the following Monday. The present western manager has been transferred to Chicago and the western job was immediately offered to Mr. Wemhoff, who was given twenty-four hours to consider it. After a talk with his friends here he notified the company that he would take the place and is now planning to leave. Frank is recognized as a business man of unusual ability and his rapid rise with the Wayne Oil Tank and Pump enmpany j in seven months is proof that he can make good. The new job carries with it a handsome salary and a splendid ] opportunity for further advancement, i He will have quite a force under him. ' there being twenty salesmen in that • , territory, who will report through I Frank's office. His Decatur friends) wish him continued success and a) continuation of advancement. HAYSLIPS TO FCF.T WAYNE. Mrs. C. H. Hayslip left this morning for Fort Wayne, where she will j join Mr. Hayslip in making their I i home. The Hayslips have been res-, ; idents of this city six years. For) some time Mrs. Hayslip conducted; ) the Madison House. Mr. Hayslip is I a traveling salesman and with Fort ' Wayne as headquarters, he would be enabled to be at home more often if | the residence was I hegee their removal. HAVTOISSOIVED Hoffman and Moon, Local Contractors, Dissolve Partnership. — TO ACT SEPARATELY Announcement Made This Morning—Both to Continue in Business. The contracting firm of Hoffman A- , Moon have dissolved partnership and ; each member of the firm will conduct their own contracting business. Mr Moon still has his office in the Peoples ; Loan and Trust Company while Mr. Hoffman will have his office at his home on South Winchester street un- ] ! til he finds a suitable location. The i firm of Hoffman and Moon did an ex-1 j cellent contracting business during ] the past year, they being the builders of the Linn Grove graded school one of the finest in the county. Mr. Hoffman will also continue in the general contracting business. o ENTERTAINMENT ON FEB. 19TH. At the monthly meeting of the De] i catur Rotary club held last evening j at the Kirseh-Sellemeyers & Sons lumber yards it was decided to give the banquet and entertainment in honor! r of the members wives or sweethearts j •on Monday. February 19th. The 3 event promises to be a very delight-1 y ful one. The club also decided to • meet twice a month at which time a 3 dinner would be served and short •. talks would be given after the feast, y Th© meeting last evening was a very enthusiastic one. A paper on Rotar-j ianism was read and discussed by Albert Sellemeyer. 1 PORTLAND VS. DECATUR. 6 --si The Portland and Decatur high s school boys’ basket ball teams will r play in this city tomorrow evening. A good game is anticipated.

THE ARLINGTON BILLIARD HALL And Bowling Alley Will Be Thrown Open to Public at 6 O'clock Tonight “The Arlington” is the name given ; the new and up-to-date billiard hall I and bowling alley which will be I thrown open to the public at six o'clock this evening In the Mos A r building, one door south of the Moser gallery. The interior of the building has been extensively and handsomely ■ decorated ami remodeled and is one 'of the finest of Decatur's business rooms. The Arlington will he in I charge of Messrs D. O. Purdy and IL E. Honts, both experienced men at the game and the public is assured of the best of treatment and a home like place in which to spend an hour or so in good amusements. Cigars, tobacco i and soft drinks will be sold. The public is invited to attend the openin'.’, | this evening. FOR AJEMORTAL To Miss Frances Williard Will be the Service of W. C. T. U. at the ” CHRISTIAN CHURCH Next Sunday Afternoon— Mrs. Emma Daniel Will be the Leader. "The Frances Williard Memorial" I will be the subject for the Woman’s, Christian Temperance Union at Its meeting Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Christian church, when ] Mrs. Emma Daniels will be leader. Mrs. Rev. J. C. Hanna will conduct the devotionals and the following program will be rendered: “Life and work of Frances Williard" , J Mrs. Rev. Rogers. Vocal Solo—Miss Georgia Tyner ot I.aF'ontaine. “What Frances Williard Said”-Mrs. I W. A. Iztwer. Music—Christian church orchestra. “Uncrowned Queens” —Mr. C. 1..] Walters. Duet —Miss Tyner and Mrs. C. E. i Bell. Closing Remarks. Music —Orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended t< all interested in temperance work, to | both men and women. ... O- • ■■ .... - . “CARMEN" AT THE REX TODAY ■ ’ ’— Few Prima Donnas have dramatic ability, but in Jesse L. Lasky’s production of "Carmen” featuring the well known operatic singer Miss Geraldine Farrar, Mr. Lasky has again shown his astuteness. Miss Farrar takes her audience from the light coquet try of the cigarette girl, who laughs at every man she sees, up to the highest Itoints of tragedy and dramatic aetkm And from her light love affair with Don Jose until her real romance) comes in the person of the Toreador) she shows, as in the operatic version that she is the greatest living Carmen I today, whether in the singing or dramatic screen version. INITIATE THIRTY EIGHT Thirty-eight new members were ini i tiated into the Moose lodge at a meet | ing held last night. M. M. Mahoney, national director and Thomas A. Maj lioln. state director were here assisting the local order in conferring the work. Another class will be formed for admission in two or three weeks. The order now has more than two hundred members here, consists of three ritualistic degrees and pays nine dollars a week sick benefits. COMMISSIONERS' COURT. An omission of a road in which ] viewers were appointed yesterday was noted in last evening's report. In the Winteregg and Lehman road, j David S. Metier and Amos Shafter were appointed viewers to qualify | February 10. In the Davidson road. David Rumple and Christ Zehr were appointed viewers to qualify February 10 and report on or before March sth. MRS. VIAN VERY LOW ■ j Mrs. Henry Vian of West Monroe j street continues very low, pneumon I ia being a complication with other ail meats. Another council was held on L her this afternoon. It is said that 'he I chances are against her recovery. A . babe two or three weeks old adds tc the sadness of her case.

: THE COURT NEWS ' Henry Sanders Damage * Case Set for Trial at c Portland March 9. ■ A MARRIAGE LICENSE Smith Shoemaker Drain is Ordered Established—- > Claim Allowed. ' The Henry Sanders SIO,OOO damage case against The Ijake Krie & We t ern railroad, for the death of his wit’>, has been set for trial in the Jay circuit court, March 9. That for SBOO , for his damaged automobile, March 7. A marriage license was issued to Charles O. Hobrock, of Preble, born i March 29, 1872, son of J. H. Hobrock, | : to wed Magdalena A. Bienz. ot Preble I born March 23, 1881, daughter of John I Bienz. The claim of Rufus Stauffer against l Rufus Stauffer, executor, was allowed in the sum of $750. ———- David Ritter vs. Eli W. Steele. Appearance by Teeple for Nancy Hartzog I and Mary Miller. Edwin C. Vaughn vs. Daniel L. Has- ) tetter. Apearance by Peterson & Mt-j ran for defendant; appearance by Par-) rish for the defendant. Deputy Clerk J. T. Kelly who has been very ill of grip came down to; ) the office for a short time, looking rather pale. He did not go on duty' i but will be out in a short while. The proposed Smith Shoemaker I drain was ordered established and ! Phil Macklin appointed superintendlent of construction under SIO,OOO I bond. Previous to this a petition by Reuben Myers to be brought into this : proceedings for purpose of assessment ) was sustained. A petition by th--drainage to correct re- ) port, was also sustained. A petition ; ' by the drainage commissioner to correct report, was also sustained. Re7continned on Paae 4.) THE LODGE NEWS Eastern Star Will Initiate Eight Candidates Friday Afternoon AND ALSO IN EVENING Ben Hur Degree Staff to be Out for Practice —The Moose Initiate. The Eastern Star will have initta- ; tion Friday. From 3:30 to 5:30 I o’clock in the afternoon, four candiI dates will be given the degree. At s'x j ' o'clock a dinner will be served in the . chapter room for the members of the order and the candidates, and In the I levening following, four more candidates will be initiated. The Ben Hurs’ degree staff is requested to meet at 7:30 Friday evening for practice for degree work. — J The Moose initiation last evening >! was a success, a large class being ini- ’ | tiated. State officers, including both I Maholn and Mahoney, were present. ) j and a supper closed the meeting. A SPELLING MATCH 1 j A spelling match was held last even I ing in the Bleeke school house in Union township by the young people of r the Bleeke church. The class was . made up of twenty-four boys and girls and Fred Marbaugh took the laurels ? for the boys while Miss Elizabeth . Bleeke won the prize on the girls side. b The school lasted fully one hour and the words were given by the school teacher, Walter Dolch. _o— MASON'S JUBILEE SINGERS e i- An entertainment of merit and a I- very delightful one to say the least n will be given at Monroe on Saturday o evening at the Auditorium when the ,\ Mason Jubilee Singers will furnish as o evenings entertainment, in the musical line. Thte public is invited to attend.]

HOG AND POULTRY DAY WELL LIKED FARMERS PRAISE HOG AND POULTRY LEGTUDES-WOBK IS GAINING IN INTEREST ANO VALOE TO LOCAL PEOPLE-FRIDAY LAST DAY.

Thursday mornings session, opening in the court room saw perhaps the largest crowd of farmers than any , other session of the short course h Id iso far. Representative farmers from all parts of the county, particularly i the southern townships, were here, i taking an active interest in the wo k. The instructors were at their be t. . spurred on by tlie exceptional interest being shown by local farmers. The ] short course is possibly the best agriI cultural meeting ever held in this county. In discussing the culture and utili- ! zation of soy beans, something ju <t coming into prominence in this county | Mr. J. C. Beavers said: During the last five years the ac.'eage of no other crop has increased so rapidly as soybeans. This is the best evidence of the growing popularity >.f j the crop. Mr. J. Heavers describi ed the culture of soybeans as being very similar to the culture of corn. This legume was strongly recoini mended as a substitute lor clover, when clover fails on account of acid, dry weather or other unfavorable conditions. When grown In this way soybeans may be used for hay. grai i. or pastured off by hogs. For hog', however, the speaker stated that it T. more profitable to plant soybeans with corn and allow the hogs to harvest both corn and beans. In demonst’ations conducted in different parts the State hogs have made gains of I’lo to 950 pounds to the acre when allo’ved free access to fields of corn an 1 soybeans. The value of the gains •e---cured have ranged from $32 to SG7 ; n acre. In speaking on this point, Mr. Beavers said: "Every farmer who fattens a doz -u| or more hogs should have a field of ' corn and soybeans, to turn his hoes in about the middle of September. The only attention they will need is to -•.'>© that they are well supplied with water. Slioats weighing 75 pounds when turned into the field will g.i'n 1.75 to 2.00 pounds per day for GO days or more as has been shown in three demonstrations.” The speaker recommended the H Ilybrook variety of soybeans as being the most suitable for planting wi’h corn and said that about 10 pounds <f beans should be planted to the m re in die rows with the corn at the time the corn is planted. The method w.-s recommended as not only being ve v ) profitable, but the soybeans wool 1 'gather nitrogen and when the two | crops were hogged down the fertility of the soil would be increased at lea ;t $5 an a< re. The nitrogen and organic matter, by virtue of the bean and corn stalk left, is greatly Inereas. 1 I so that the soil is left in a more productive condition. At the Schafer room, in the class work, the morning session was devoted to hog judging, breeding and feeding. This subject, representing as it does, the principal occupation of farmers in this section of 'he state was well attended. The lectur--1 er said in this work: “The hog producer must know market demands in order to secure 1 the highest market prices. These are, first, hogs when killed, must 1 'dress” a large proportion of carcass d to waste and. second, supply a qual- . ity of meat which will please the consumer. For breeding purposes the !! male should always be pure bred and a good individual. The sows should always be selected from bifoding ' stock that has proven to be good breders and good mothers. • lany pigs are lost between farrowing ami weaning time. Prevention of this loss is often a question of proper feeding and management." The afternoon session consisted of a Study Os the principles of feeding ■ liogs for market and breeding purI poses. Pigs should never be stunted. They should be given a properly ] balanced ration that will keep them

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; thrifty and in good growing condition. The best pasture crops for hogs are alfalfa, clover and rape. etc. Rye is an excellent crop for winter pacture. Corn and alfalfa or good elover pacture produce cheap gains. The brood sow should not receive corn alone during the winter. For good strong pigs at farrowing feed bred sows corn with a little ground oats, or shorts with about ten per cent of 60 per cent protein tankage or about two to three pounds of skimmed milk to one pound of grain. Hogs respond readily to good feeding and good care. The troubles of the chicken raiser were discussed fully at the court room in the third period of tlie class study. The possibilities of this business as a revenue producer was thoroughly brought out and the farmer was urged to give more attention Ifo his chickens. Some of tlie troubles of the chicken raiser are: “Seven chicks are living when four months old. from every fifteen eggs set.” said Mr. L. L. Jones. At least this is tlie actual results from some 5.000 eggs set on Indiana farms this past season. This means that a farmer wanting to raise seventy-five pullets must set some 375 eggs, which will require twenty-five setting liens.' The average farmer will not have twenty-five broody hens in March. One or two hatches with an incubator will give practically the same results, and will soon pay for the machine through extra momy made from the early broilers and fall eggs resulting from this early hatching.” The instructor continued ’with a discussion of the many problems of I incubating and brooding, paying particular attention to the different forms of brooding available to the farmer. A discussion of the gasoline and coal-burning brooder stoves by the class proved that brooding chicks is the big problem on the average farm. Continuing the poultry work in a lecture shortly after dinner in the court ro< m Prof. I>. L. Jones proved that the chicken, properly managed and cared for, was the biggest revenue | producer on the farm. He illustrated his points with actual examples. At Democratic headquarters during the day several classes were held r instruction in soil work. Testing for acidity, explanations of the effects of lime and of culture were described and illustrated and the groundwork of farming, prolific soil, was discussed. Further work in poultry and hog departments was carried out during tlieafternoon class sessions. This evening, at the court room, commencing at seven-thirty o'clock, 1 proceeded by music, Prof. 1.. L. Joms will discuss Dollars and Sense in Poultry and J. \V. Schwab will talk on 1 "Livestock in the Indiana Farm." In the women's departments nnieli ' interest is continued to be maniiest. i Miss Beall talked on Home Sanitation this morning and Miss Garvin demonstrated new ways of using dried fruits in the diet. L. L. Jones, talked r to a poultry class on Breeding and raising chickens. The women are g. , ting much good from this work and the attendance is good. Friday. February 9. 9:15-10:10- Lecture, Economy iot Silage for Lovestock —J. W. Schwab. (Court room). 10:15-12:00—Class Periods: (a) Livestock. Breeding ’and Feeding Horses and Sheep; (Schafer room), (b) Farm Management, Principles Underlying Successful Farming as Determined by Farm Surveys; (Democratic headquarters. (c) Poultry. Feeding for Winter Eggs: (Court room). 1:15-2:15—Lecture. Poultry Jufiging Demonstration; (Court room'-2:20-4:oo—Class Periods: (a) Livestock, Breeding and Feeding r Horses and Sheep; (Schafer room.) 1 (Continued on Pag« 4.)