Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 81, Decatur, Adams County, 5 April 1917 — Page 1

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Volume XV. Number 81.

WAR RESOLUTION WILL PASS TODAY

THE SCENE OF INTEREST TRANSFERRED TO HOUSE SECRETARY MCADOO ANNOONCES THAT HE WILL ASK FOR APPROPRIATION OF MORE THAN THREE BILLION DOLLARS FOR WAR.

(United Press Service) Washington, I). C., Apr. 5— (Special to Daily Democrat)— The United States government took the first active steps for preparation for war today when Secretary McAdoo asked congress to appropriate $3,400,000,000 for army and navy expenses. Secretary Daniels asked that the navy personnel be increased from 87,000 to 150,000 and the marine corps from 17.000 to 30.000. The entire sum is to be made available for emergency. The department of justice asked that an emergency appropriation of $300,000 be made. Washington. D. C., Apr. 5— (Special to Daily Democrat) — The house sounded the battle cry and prepared to make war against Germany a reality within twenty-four hours or less. Speeches flared with patriotism marked the day's debate, with about a dozen pacifists arguing against passage of the resolution. led by Cooper and Stafford of Wisconsin and Bitten of Chicago. There is no question hut that the resolution will receive the support of a large majority of the representatives. Washington. I). C., Apr. 5— (Special to Daily Democrat) — The American steamer Missourian was torpedoed without warning in Mediterranean sea, with thirty-two Americans on board, according to word received by the state department from American Consul at Genoa. PENFIELD COMING HOME. Washington. D. C., Apr. 5 (Special to Daily Democrat)— Ambassador Penfield will leave Vienna tomorrow for U ashington. the state department announced today. It was also announced the embassy would be kept open by an under attache. RELIEF SHIP SUNK. London. Apr. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Belgian relief ship Trevier was sunk by a German submarine. Twentyfour members of the crew were landed safely. Eight wounded members were given sale conduct through the submarine zone. POLISH FALCONS TO FIGHT Pittsburg, Pa.. Apr. s—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Polish Falcons today offered a Polish armv of 100.000 men to President Wilson to be used to fight Germany. Officers and Men Landed. Washington. D. C.. Apr. 5-(Spec-ial to Daily Democrat)— Lieutenant Gresham and eleven members of the American gun crew on the armed ship Aztec, sunk Sunday, landed at Brest, France, this morning according to word received by the state department from Ambassador Sharp.

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Will Issue Bonds. Washington, D. C., Apr. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat—The three billion dollars to finance the war will be raised through a bond issue. The rate of interest will be 3 to 3% per cent | and the federal reserve board will < have charge of the war expenses. This became known following a conference between Senator Simmons, chairman of the finance committee, i and Secretary McAdoo. Miss Rankin May Speak. Washington, D. C., Apr. s—(Spec- 1 ial to Daily Democrat) Representative Harrison, democratic floor leader, opened the debate. He said: “We are going to war in defense of , the fundamntai principle of human- . ity. The German government has , thrust war upon us.” It is believed • that Miss Jeanette Rankin, first con- j gresswoman, will make her first speech today, in support of the reso- , lution. Washington, D. C.. Aw. 5-i-(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Wilson will have to sign the joint state of war resolution before it is legally j' and formally effective. An attempt i made to have the resolution made a 1 1 concurrent one. which would have eliminated necessity of the president's signature, failed. Washington, D. C„ Apr. s—(Spe-Js—(Spe-J cial to Daily Democrat) —Requests J for immediate appropriation of $3,400.000,000 for the army and navy were I made to congress today by the execu-' tive departments. Provision is made for increasing the enlisted strength of the navy to 150,000 men. and to increase the marine corps to 30,000. Os the great sum a litle more than $2,290,000,000 is asked for the army. , Amsterdam, Apr. s—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A Berlin dispatch to the Koelnische Zeitung says that the rumors of a hew peace offer by the central powers which have arisen following the meeting of Emperor William and Emperor Charles and Count Czernin's statement are incorrect. The dispatch says, however, that the principle repeatedly officially stated of the readiness of the central powers to enter negotatlons “for an honorable peace' is unchanged. “Regarding (the preliminaries for these negotiations," says the paper, “nobody need be in doubt that they cannot be altered by evenjs in America. We are in possession and await calmly developments in the enemy camp. We shall not allow this calm,' which is founded upon success on land and sea. to be snatched from us.” * Paris. Apr. s—(Special to Daily America, now entering the war, was ; read in a declaration by Premier Ribot in opening the chamber of deputies today. Washington, D. C., Apr. s—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The war > resolution was taken up in the house at ten o’clock this morning and it is more than likely that before night the i actual declaration of war will have i been made. The resolution passed the senate at eleven o'clock last night by , a vote of 82 to 6, the scene marked by quiet and gravity, most notice-j able. Senator LaFolldtte made a three-hour speech against the resolution and was answered by Senator j , ' Willtams. who said LaFollettefs .'speech sounded more like one bv von n Bethmann-Hollweg than an American senator. Three democrats and three republicans voted against the resolution. It is predicted that not (Continuea en Page S)

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, April 5, 1917.

NAME COMMITTEE To Distribute Tornado Fund Which Will he Done as Soon as is Possible. THEY WILL ORGANIZE Money Will he Checked Out and Complete Account Kept of Proceedings. The Committee. DORE B. ERWIN. C. D. KUNKLE. S. B. FORDYCE. C. W. YAGER. T. J. DURKIN. At a meeting of a few of the many contributors to the fund to assist ■those who suffered in the recent wind storm, held at this office last night, the above men were selected as a committee of five to have charge of the distribution of the fund now in the hands of the Daily Democrat, and totaling about $325. The morning following the storm Messrs. Durkin and Yager made a canvass of the down town district and secured sl7l. With this start is was an eathy matter to secure the balance, for many desired to aid those who needed it. The committee named will meet at once and organize and will then make a distribution of the funds in the manner they deem best and fairest. The public may fee! assured that the money will be used to assist those who need it worst and that every penny will be accounted for. TODAY'S HOOSIER ODDITY. (tfnlted Press Service) Terre Haute. Ind., Apr. s—William5 —William B. Jewel and his son have enlisted in the Terre Haute national guard company. The son was the first to join and his father became so interested in the war movement that he also joined the company. GREATJNTEREST Continues in the Christian Church Services —Evangelist in Charge. GAVE GOOD SERMON Weather Kept a Number Away—Prof. Kay in Charge of Music. Every one presept enjoyed the services last night at the Christian church. All entered heartily into the spirit of the meeting. The crowd was somewhat smaller because of the weather, but the singing was spirited and under the leadership of Professor Kay a responsive Bible service was enjoyed by many. There was one confession at the close of the sermon, making a total of twenty-six ad'ditions thus far in the campaign. All of these additions have been adults, but four, so there should be a number as the result of the Easter decision day service. Who will mpke the good confession from among the young > people? Folks are enjoying the Bible lectures each evening. Rev. Martfti will continue the thought. Thoughts from the Sermon. You must catch a broader conception of the plan of God than you have. Don’t pray, "God bless me and my wife, my son, John, and his wife, us four and no more.” Some Christians are like bumblebees: they are the biggest when they I are born. We are taught to exercise ourselves i into godliness. j Some folks have the extreme view ,of tbe Christian life; that you must , be an angel to be a church member. ' Then others have the other extreme i view—that living the Christian life 1 is a kind of a “holiday excursion.” | Paul said he was a slave to Jesus I Christ. That means that your will

1 must be lost In that of your Master. 1 ’ You can think and plan and do but ’ you must think and plan to do and think as your Master would have you. How can you do this without you I study tbe Bible? When somebody Jells you what to do to become a Christian, take your New Testament and see if it is the truth. You read English and you have an i English New Testament. Study it. STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! - Come to the penny social at the Methodist church Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock, given by Mrs. Stainer's Sunday school class. One cent is charged for every eat: lc to enter in and lc for everything attractive. A good program will be given as follows: Selection—Men's Chorus. Piano Solo—Dorothy Walters. Reading—Delores Burkhead. Vocal Solo —Etola Gotschall. Song—Class' Reading—Gertrude Kienzle. Piano Solo—Pauline Hite. Violin Solo—Charles Thornburg. * Vocal Solo —Velma McClure. Reading—Martha Tucker. Piano Solo—Gretchen Graham. Recitation—Cleona Baker. Everybody is cordially invited. Both young and old. A good time is assured. SESSION CLOSES Until April 12 When Board of Commissioners Will Convene Again. TO FINISH BUSINESS New Bridge Will be Built Over Yellow Creek Just West of Monroe. The county commissioners adjourn-j ed last evening until April 12th. when they will convene to dispose of the | unfinished business. The S. D. Beavers, Roop-Wagner, David F. Lehman and David Bieberstine macadam roads were continued until the special meeting. The auditor was ordered to advertise for bids for a new boiler at the court house, bids to be received on May Bth. The board found that a new bridge is needed over Yellow Creek, threefourths of a mile west of Monroe, at I what is known as the McKean bridge and Orval Harruff, county surveyor, was ordered to prepare plans and specifications by April 12th. The county council is to be called into special session during the next month ar arrange for sufficient money with which to build the Graham. Spuller and McKean bridges. BOWERS-WILKES Invitations Issued for Reception for Well Known Young Couple. FOLLOWING WEDDING Which Will be Next Monday Evening at J. S. Bowers Home, This City. i ' Invitations have been issued for ' the reception to be given next Mon-' t day evening at the J. $. Bowers home for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilkes. The - reception will immediately follow the wedding of the young couple which will take place the hour preceding, 3 when Mr. Wilkes, of Kendallville, will claim Miss Gladys Bowers as his v bride. t The wedding will ve a very quiet •. one, with only the nearest relatives e witnessing the event, but a large e’ number of friends have been bidden th the reception. s I The groom is a prominent young II business man of Kendallville.

FOR LARGER CROP Campaign Started Today by Conference Between the Governor and Others. FARMERS AND DEALERS Join in Effort to Secure More Intensive Farming and Larger Acreage. (United Press Service) Indianapolis. Ind., Apr. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Leading farmers and food dealers of Indiana met here today, at the request of Governor Goodrich to discuss the preparing of the state to produce more food supplies through a larger acreage of crops and more intensive farming. This action was taken as a result of war with Germany making it necessary that a greater supply of food lie produced in the state than ever before. The request of the governor for delegates to attend the conference follows: “In the face of the greatest shortage in tiie food supply this country has ever known, we are preparing to enter the European conflict. Indiana will supply her quota of men. She must prepare to furnish more than her quota of food. An adequate food supply is the first essential to I the support of the army in the field 1 and the civil population at home. It is necessary to mobilize the agriculture of Indiana that we may plant a larger acreage, grow larger crops and prevent wastage. To this end I have ratted a vonfrrerrre of our agricultural interests.” H. E. Barnard, sftate food and drug commissioner, working with the gov- ( |ernor. in making the meeting a sue- i cess. Beside farmers, grain dealers, canners. dairymen, county agricultural agents, millers and stoAmen atI tended the meeting. WILL RE MARRIED John David Hoopengardner and Miss Augusta Arnold to be Married AT 7 O’CLOCK TONIGHT Reformed Minister to Officiate—Will be at Home on Eighth Street. John David Hoopengardner, of this city, and Miss Augusta A. Arnold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Arnold, of wfcst of the city, will be quietly married this evening at 7:00 o’olock at the Zion Reformed parsonage, by the Rev. L. W. Stolte. Mr. and Mrs. Hoopengardner will go to housekeeping at once in their home on North Eighth street, which fias been nicely equipped for their occupancy. Mr. Hoopenbardner is a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hoopengardner of Decatur. and is employed at the sugar factory. Both he and his bride are popular with a large number of friends. CAS EXPLOSION IN CHICAGO (United Press Serviced Chicago, April 5,-—Special to Daily Democrat.)- —Two are known to be dead and more than forty injured in a gas explosion in a down town dUtrict at noon today. The roof fell in burying a noonday crowd. More bodies may be found. o PENNY SUPPER TONIGHT Be sure to attend the penny Easter supper and social this evening, beginning at 6:30 o’clock in the U. B. , I church basement. This is given by , 1 Mrs. George Simmers' section of the ['Aid- Sandwitches, baked bants, poi tato salad, pickled and deviled eggs, . cake, coffee, beets and other things I will be sold.

| DO YOU FIT THIS RULE? (United Press Service! Indianapolis, Ind., Apr. 4 (Special to Daily Democrat)-Thinking about joining the Indiana national guard? if you are. you will have to nearly fit one of the following combinations, the same as those required for the I'nitel States army and which are being used b>. militia officers In their campaign: | 5 feet 4 inches 12S pounds 15 feet 5 inches r ... 1 :lq pounds 5 feet 6 inches 132 pounds >5 feet 7 inches 134 pounds 5 feet 8 inches I’4l. pounds 5 feet 9 inches 148 pounds 5 feet 11 inches 162 pounds 6 feet X 169 pounds 6 feet 1 inch .! 176 pounds MR. BAXTER DEAD Andrew Baxter Succumbs After Lons Illness—Had an Operation SEVERAL WEEKS AGO [lncurable State Revealed— Funeral Will be Held Saturday. Andrew Baxter, aged fifty-one years, a well known resident of this city for many years, died this jnorn- ■ ing at four minutes of six o’clock at his home in Root township on Rural i Route twelve. Mr. Baxter had been ill for a long ' time of what an operation held on February 22 in a Fort Wayne hospital, revealed to ba. an incurable state of cancer of the stomach. He remained at the hospital two weeks. 1 when he was brought home to spend ; his declining days, knowing well that medical science could do nothing for ' him. Mr. Baxter was born in Van Wert county, Ohio, December 25. 1865. being a son of James and Henrietta Baxter. He was married to Miss Ida Merica, who is living. He also leaves i three children: Charles E.. William! Floyd and Grace Pearl, all at home. • Two are deceased, they being F. Lloyd and Viola May. Mr. Baxter’s death follows closely that of a brother, Ira, who died in Indianapolis February 19, his burial taking place at Van Wert, Ohio, February 22, the day that his brother. Andrew, was operated upon. Two other brothers, Alva and Milton, are deceased. Two sisters are living. They are Mrs. Elmer Pence of Wren. Ohio, and Mrs. Mollie Wager of Rockford, Ohio. Mr. Baxter moved to Root township two years ago. having formerly lived on Line street, this city, for many years. He was very well and favorably known and many friends sincerely regret his untimely demise. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the United Brethren church, this city, witfi burial in the Decatur cemetery. ABOUT THE SICK John I). Myers, who has a verypainful case of blbod poiioning of the hand, resulting from a scratch on a linger, is resting somewhat easier ' today. Dal Hower, well known meat dealer. has returned to his work after a ! month’s enforced vacation, owing to ’ a severe case of blood poisoning, w.hich developed from a cut on his thumb. Frank Andrews, who. went to the y Lutheran hospital. Fort Wayne, for e treatment for what was thought to n be inflammatory rheumatism, has ; been found to be suffering from a ii strain of the back and spine B Miss Dora Fairchild, who has been very ill of a complication of ailments, at her home on Tenth street, is improving. She is employed in the cir r eulation department of the Fojt Wayne Journal-Gazette. Harry Houts, the bowling alley man, who was very low of pneumo- • nia. is somewhat better and there are hopes for his recovery. Mrs. • 'Houts remains very low. showing no ' improvement. Miss Kate Mangold is | the- nurse attending them.

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IRESUME TRAFFIC ? Passenger an;’ Freight Traflie Resumed on the Fort e ■j W«yne-Decatur Line. "I — REGULAR SCHEDULE :l . — Readjustment Caused by s Burning of Power Plant Remarkably Rapid. i * - Pushing witli remarkable rapidity, the work of readjustment made necessary By the burning of the Decatur power house which was struck by lightning last Saturday morning, traf--1 flee on the Decatur-Fort Wayne trac- ’ tion line was resumed this morning. The same schedule as that prior to the change of power is in order and cars are running every three hours. As soon as the trucks can be placed on the other two cars, which will be within a few weeks, the hour and a half schedule will be adopted. The first car. No. 101, under the power from the Fort Wayne A Northern Indiana Traction company, left Fort Wayne this morning, arriving in Decatur at 5:30 o'clock. In the car were the master mechanics and the officials of the Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction company. Everything went off nicely. The car returned to Fort Wayne and leaving there at ten o'clock, returned here, I leaving here at 12 o'clock. From that time on, the care are making the 1 same schedule as, before the interruption. A freight car made the run also today, but- the regular freight car schedule will not be effective until tomorrow. Both passenger and freight car are fine new cars, designed and made purposely as required for the change in power. The passenger is of steel, shorter and lighter than the old cars, but cartying the same number of passengers, there being seats for forty-six. I The cars are in hte rod Pullman colI or. The seats are wider and more ' roomy, upholstered in the main di vision in green plush, with arm supports. The smoker is upholstered in imitation leather. A note-worthy feature is the smooth and noiseless running of the ears, which makes riding especially pleasant. Three new ears have peen purchased. but the other two cars must await the coming and placing of new trucks. The equipping of the line for the hew power since .the burning of the local power house has been very rapid. More than a mile of wire was’, strung, tbe transformers placed and many more details accomplished with great Celerity, a fact which the trav--1 eling public greatly appreciates John Lose of this city will take the position of night man at substation • No. one. Clarence Drake will he day man. Owing to the sac t that but one car is equipped, there will not be the extra service on Saturday and Sunday, / as formerly when an extra car was f run. HOOSIER BRIEFS. r . . I Unite.l Press Service) Crawfordsville, Ind.. Apr. s—(Spe- ■ cial to Daily Democrat)— Two huni dred students of Wabash college > have started elementary training. . Tiie students have been unable to ob- < tain uniforms and rifles. Indianapolis. April i> Women of t this city have started a campaign for ■ membership :n the Red Cross society. An effort will be made to enlist, young women for nursing and ban-dage-making. Torre Haute, April s—The pepplo of Terre Haute consumed more than three hundred apple pies when M. I. Moore of a local dairy lunch announced that he would present each patron with a piece of pie between the hours of 11 a. m. and 2 p. m. Greensburg, April 5- Lieutenant W. R. Teltoe of Shelbyville has been in this city in regard to organizing a militia company from the two couiti i ties of Shelby and Decatur. Teltoe t < was a lieutenant in the Spanish[American war.