Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 83, Decatur, Adams County, 7 April 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT — - ■ -z. ~t - - | Published Every Evening Excep* ( Sunday by The Decatur Ifemucrat Company JOHN H. HELLER.. President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by tnui1...?.... ;25 cents Per Year, by mull >3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rales made known on applieatidh. Entered at the Postoffice In Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter. Indiana’s quote of men. our portion of the Futo.ooo men asked for in the first cull for volunteers, is 20.000 and if the expected’ army of two million is raised in the next two years, it will mean four imes that many from the Hoosier state. Tltq work has begun and no state in the I nion will make a better showing of loyalty. We have always done it. and we will eontiißie that record. Other states may fall, but not Indiana. So long as he thought it was possible for the I niled States to continue at peace with honor. William J. Bryan fought for that peace, going to great lengths in his earnestness and even resigning from the .cabinet because of his decisive opinions on the question but now that war has been declared he patriotically offers his services as a private or in any way that his government can use Mm. He will be found to be a loyal, wholehearted and patriotic citizen during the existence of the present crisis, and so long afterwards as he shall I Cuba is loyal to this nation and wdl stand by the Urfiteil States in her present international trouble. Scarcely had the news been (lashed over the cable yesterday until President Menocal sent-a message to his congress asking that body to declare that a state of war exists between .Cuba and Germany. His message recites that this nation, to which thdy are bound by the doses* tins, has. after two years of effort to avoid a clash, been forced to a declaration of war ami as>s the of his country. which' it > believed will be, speedily giver. 1.. Ert Sl?ck, .United States district attorney, has advised the prosecutors in the various counties of Indiana to be on tin, look-out for disloyal < itizens who aid or assist eith-

’fe:. • ' — 'W - > iw IB 1t ■ ' or ■ . «"n a =r — •/. '... - £. te&u . £■ . tuxiriy Srauii <£Luihc>> • % For Easter /% F CO.I’RSE you want a new suit or II Overcoat for Easter. Come here. Never before have we shown so Attractive an array for Spring. All the new styles and all the new fabrics at very attractive prices. VVfe have them and they bear the mark of Society Brand Clothes which carries . assurance of the last word in style, fit, material and workmanship. * You wll need new accessories for the Faster Parade—ties, shirts, hats, gloves, shoes, etc. Our great assortment will meet your most critical requirements. The Myers-Dailey Company, SUITS THAT SUIT * I

■i by A ord or act mi unfriendly nu ' (lon, and -to report them at time to the federal authorities. We do not ISdievv that many people are disloyal but a few think It smart to say things .reflet ting on this government, the dug. or the president, anti we warn you ilia' It is a serious offense rills is lad a political < gmpaign or a time for free spent h. Think well before voft make an assertion that you don't half mean, ami you may save vourself >ome very serious trouble. Democratic and republican leaders met in Indianapolis again yesterday to dial uss the question of selecting delegates at ’large to the constitutional convention ami though no conclusion was reached, it was the concensus of Opinion tn., an agreement for the selection of the '. dogates at large would eventually fe lit. A half-dozen democrats, who call themselves forward lookers. Apposed to iite plan, very likely because the organization men ami many others interested not only In the welfare of the party, but in securing a convention composed of sotpe high grade men. were tor it. Every safeguard that is possible for -a sane and reasonable convention should be made and the selection of fifteen high grade men as delegates at large would help won’defttilly. The convention will be most important. Those who favor a new constitution should know that unless thew write a sound basic law it will not be adopted by the people and Ihef should favor a plan to secure for this Sonvelition- Ihv very highest grade men in the state? | DOINGS IN SOCIETY | «. . WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. • Monday. _ Moose Easter Dance Moose Hall. Research Mrs. L. A..Graham. TUESDAY Elks' Indies' Auxiliary Social Elks hall. Wednesday. Historical- Mrs F. (• Downs. St. Vincent de Paui Charity Ball— K. of C. Hall. Shakespeare Mrs. C. ('. Schafer. Thursday. Dancing Class and Social Dance —. .Tloose Hall. Friday. Eastern Star Initiation Masonic Home. We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what (ve have already done LongfellovP. Light. The night lias a thousand eyes.

|\tid the day but one. • ( Yet the light of the bright world dies ’ Witli the dying sun. • • Tile mind has a thouabund eyes, And (he heart but one. Yet the light of a whole life dims When its love Is done Fjuntls W Bourdillou. • ’ • The Ijjrzah Aid society of the Ben Hur lodge entertained fifty at tffeir social last evening. Misses Martha Tucker and Naomi Cramer rend. Clayton Shafer gave a talk, Mrs. Goldie (’loss and others gave piano uffisCc for the informal program that preceded the parcels post sale. Refreshments of, sandwiches and coffee, were dispensed. Tlie Easter dance at the Moose hall Monday evening will open the social season that fur many has .been Very quiet on account of the lenten season. Miss Mary Moses went to Fort Wayne yesterday for a week-end visit with Mrs. Fred Reynolds, formerly Miss Allee Dailey, of this city. Miss Mildred LgDelle will go to Fort Wayne k-r a visit over the Easter week-end with* Marie Oswald. • " The Queen Esthers met with Helen Walters and 1 rets •Beavers at ihe Valters home last evening when Doris DeVors led the study of their book, “yid Spain and New America." An 1 interesting letter was Fipl from Sally Farren, a little negro girl to whom they sent a liox. she being at Ihe Eliza I>ee Home hi Austin. Texas. A piano solo by Miss Ireta Beavers was fine and refreshments of ice cl'eain and cake was intieh appreciated. I £ Mr. and Mrs'. Roy Stafford and Mis. t Roy. Balyeat of Bluffton will mot >r here Sunday to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmerman. At a meeting of the W. R C. vest >rday. the society voted to join the civic I improvement league and contribute to ■ the assessment. The committee on the March dinner reported *9 s 4 cb-ar A delegate to the state .encampm -nl to be held in Indiana>«>!;-. May 5,7 and 8. will be elected at the next regular meeting, at which time also n iw members will be received. 5 Mr and Mrs. Charles Reinking of South Bend, are here for an Eastt visit with their son. Paul C. Reiuking and family. Mrs. Anna Johnson of Sidney. O. • will be a guest of dau'ghter-in-la'.v Mrs. Clint Johnson and the Pe-.“r Forbing family for Easter. Mrs. (). P. Edwards, of Leipsic. O . will sing a polo Easter morning at th" Methodist church. Mrs. .1. H. Heller went to Ft. Wayne today noon to be a guest at a lupciieon given by Mrs. L. G. EUingha n. AREKNOWFTHERE I » ■ l»l _ Lawrence Lewton and Geraldine Cross, Former Decatur Young People. WERE MARRIED TODAY In Fort Wayne—Go to Chicago on Trip—Will Visit Here Also. * Among the several weddings of this Easter season, of especial interest here, because botli bride and grSont were Decatur people, is the wedding of laiwrence Lewtou and Miss G ?r---aldine Cross which will take place today in Fort Wayne, the Rev. Overdeer. pastor of the Simpson Methodist church. Fort Wayne officiating. They will go to Chicago on their wedding trip and will later conn’ nere to visit with relatives. Mr. Lewton is a son of the late Chester and Minnie Lewton while the bride is a daughter of Homer Cross •mi the late Ella Eady Cross. v or several years Miss Cross has tkade l|gr home With the Dallas Butler family going with them from here to Fort Wayne, where they have lived several years. She is a graduate of the Decatur high school. Mr. I.ewton w.io’ is a graduate of Fort Wayne busin ss’ college, holds a responsible position! in the offices of the Pennsylvania railroad" company in Fort Wayne.l Both Jm and his wife represent the. best character and ability. They' will live on Smith street. Fort Wayne, in the residence which Lewton pureliased on going to Fort Wayne several years ago. • — h I DEMOCRAT WANT ADS i (PAY BIG. |

GERMANS BLEW UP THEIR CRUISER I (CONTINUED FROM PAG! ONE! J Buenos Aires Apr. 7- (Special to Daily Democrat I- Save for Brazil. , and possibly Bolivia, dispptehes to- ( day from South American capitals In- ( dicated all republics were preparing ( to announce tfieir neutrality by specific proclamations. j Conferences were in progress in < practically all South American capi- ( tills today. George Mitre, editor of LaNaeion, ( today cabled congratulations to Pres ( ident Wilson, explaining his purpose in part was to try to offset the coolness toward the United States exhibited by the Argentine government. Brazil is Angry. Rio de Paneiro, Apr. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) - The Brazilian government today requisitioned for government use of the entire fleet of the compania Conceria Navigation, together with all docks and appurtenances “for purposes of national defense." , The German and Austrian legations were put under gtiprd. Publis sentiment is at a high pitch against Germany and apparently favors Brazil’s alignment with the United States against Germany. What’s On in Mexico? Washington. D. C., Apr. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —What many be happening behind the scenes in Mexico was the cause for some concern here today. The Mexican capital has been out of communication with this capital for some time. Both the state department and Mexican authorities admitted that they, do not know what is proceeding there t’oupled with unofficial reports of hunting in. Mexico City and tlie "rumor'’ that Carranza hail been overthrown by General Obregon, the lack of communication was at least disturbing. In Mexican quarters, the rumor as to Carranza wqs branded as "impossible;" though in the same breath the Mexicans confessed they did no know what the status in Mexico City was. Attempt to Blow Tunnel. Pittsburg. Pa.. Apr. 7 —(Ssecial to Daily Democrat I—An atempt by a party of seven Germans to blow up a Pennsylvania railroad x tunnel in western Pennsylvania was,frustrated by troops on guard here ths morning. One of the Gormans was killed and several were wounded, according to first reports from scene of tlie < lash. One of the troopers was said to •have been fatally wounded. marrieFtoday Jay County Farmer Takes Bride on His Birthday Anniversary. WERE MARRIED HERE By Judge Smith—W. H. Goss and Miss Goldie Violet Daugherty. A happy April wedding was solemnized this morning at 8:30 o'clock on the groom's atty-eighth birthday, when Jfenry William Goss, a prominent farmer of Wabash township. Jay county, took Miss Goldie Violet Daugherty, nineteen-year-old daughter of William Shepherd Daugherty, of Wabash township. Adams county, as his wife. The ceremony was performed in the county clerk's office byJudge D. E. Smith. • The bride wore a lovely dress of dove-colored silk, with white shoes. Her hat was of white leghorn, with white plumes and pink roses, draped with a veil of white chantilly lace. With this she wore a blue jjoat, mak- ' ing a very stylish and attractive appearance. They will reside in Jay county. — —— ——o_ Having sold my interest in the ' Gass-Meibers Store or Quality, to my ' partner. E F Gass, l wish to thank my many kind friends who have helped to make the Store a success from the time it was started nearly 5 years ago. 1 have always appreciated your ; patronage as a member of the firm , realizing it helped greatly in builii- | ing up the business into the thriving | success it now is, the one exclusive t i Ladies' ami Children's Ready to Wear r Store in Decatur. MATILDIA M. MEI HERS. - - g ... > — —■ HERE ii a reiuedy (Bat will cure moil all (kin an* I (calp troubles. Eczema, Barbera Itch. Itch. Cult and Sores.'Why waste time and money when B. , B. Ointment is an ointment of real merit? Ask < your druggist. If not handled send 50 cents to the B. B- Ointuient Co., HIV Momoe strsgt ' Pecatur, Indiana, . < ’Phone 807, • •

RESOLUTIONS. The following resolutions were adopted at the meeting of the eighth district division of the Indian Federation of Clubs, held in this city on Tuesday: Whereas. The legislative council was ttssidlous and most efficient in Its work in accomplishing the legislative measures- proliibiton ami suf frage; Resolved, Th* the eighth district 1. F. C. reiognlze their work by a vote of thanks and that a record be made of same. Whereas. The legislature of 1917 enacted many new laws for the betterment of our state of Indiana, especially prohibition and woman's suffrage. Resolved, That the eighth district I. F. C. give them their earnest thanks and appreciation, especially the eighth district legislators, and spread the same Upon the records. Whereas. The legislators from the eighth district were untiring and faithful in their loyalty in support of the moral issues before the legislature and whereas, since they made the constitutional convention possible. Resolved. That the women of the eighth district I. F. C. take this public opportunity to thank the legislators and those of the eighth district in particular. and that a record be made of the same; be it further Resolved. That the women- of the eighth district do all in their power to aid in sending men.of honor and principle as delegates to this convention. Wherety, The children of Indiana are sadly in need of a correct teaching of true patriotism, and good citizenship; Resolved. Thgt the eighth district 1. F. C. respectfully urge upon the educators of this state, this necessity and reaomtnend this teaching to be put in practice at once. Whereas. The women of the state are now citizens In the true and noble sense, having had suffrage conferred upon them: Resolved. That they do earnestly assume the new duties and responsibilities and that they educate themselves and others that they may serve their country in the truest sense. Whereas. The protection of our na tive land is a matter of common interest to all citizens alike: Resolved. That the eighth district I. F. respectfully urge universal military training for all boys and appropriate service for ail girls. Resolved. That we of the eighth district I. F. ('. endorse the patriotic note written by our national federaton chairman. Mrs. Josiah Evans Coles, addressed to the president of .the United States and the government, pledging in behalf of the National I. F. C.. loyalty to our government in this critical hour. Resolved. That it be made obligatory upon aR alien public school teachers to become naturalized citizens of the United States. Whereas. All of our towns yearly suffer from insanitation and preventable disease, be it ‘ Resolved. That the women of the eighth district federated clubs go on record as endorsing every effort to-wards-better sanitation and a higher degree of public health. Resolved. That the very efficient work of Mrs. E. T. Lesh as chairman of the eighth district be commended and that we as members of the eighth district recommend her nomination for * corresponding secretary of the I F. Whereas. The women of the eighth district I. F. C. are deeply indebted to the r-tiring officials. Mrs. Emogene Taft Lesh. Mrs. Albert Kehrer and Mrs. H. C. Harrison, for their efficient work during their terms of office: Resolved. That the cluh women extend theYr warmast thanks and appreciation for these services; also to the state president, Mrs. Carolyn R. Fairbanks. Mrs. James P. Goodrich. Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett. Mrs. Edward Franklin White, the Euterpean club for its beautiful music, and all others who contributed to the day’s valuable program, to tlie local clubs for their hospitality, to the Masonic lodge for ihe use of their beautiful club t'ooms, to the Eastern Star for the very ex-. ccllent luncheon served, to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson for their untiring efforts tp make this meeting a success Signed. MRS. JOHN W. TYNDALL MRS. A. B TAYLOR. MRS. GEORGE E. DIGGETT. MRS. W;. H. EICHHORN. MRS. FOREST CARTWRIGHT MRS. J. R. MARSH Amendment: — Resolved. That the eighth district 1. F. C. express its sincere kindto the press of Decatur for its kindnear and for the publicity given this convention and that a record be made of same. Heaviest -and Lightest V/oods Here. Botli the heaviest ami lightest woods grow in the I’nited States, the former being Florida ironwood atul the latter tlie s-malled cork of south-4 eastern Missouri.

notice TO CLEAN UP I By direction of the common council in andf or I the City of Decatur, all property owners and o Ccil l| pants of property are hereby ordered to at ()I J| proceed to clean up their premises of all dirt. rtl |). I bish, ashes, tilth arid all other noxious niateri a d| thereon. Upon failure so to do such premises shall h ( II cleaned up by fiu' city at the expense of propertyll owner. ‘ Witness my hand and seal this 6th day o flf April, 1917. - Aill H. M. DeVOSS, City Clerk HF NICKEL PLATE ROAD I Sundov Excursions j First Sunday Date, April 29th Sale of tickets will continue during Summer Season | to points within 100 Miles and Return 25c to $1.50 I i Ask the ticket agent for full information regarding | these attractive excursion fare, or wriie F. P. PARNIN, I). P. A., Fort Wayne. Ind. ___ -

NOTH F. TO ’PIIOPHETI OU \EH’* In the Mnllrr of thr PattrrMoai Mrrrt i Mcttfr Improx r hi rnl. ‘ N’otlc.t; is Iterebv iriven that the iommon council in and for the City of I>oi catur. Indiana, did on the 3rd day of ' April. 1917, adopt a preliminary reno- - hition. orderhtK the construction of , tlie following improvement, to-wit: Conatrw tion of a district aewer on and along the following route, to-wit: Commencing at a point which is 3* P feet east and 1 U uth of the southwest corner of inJot No. 2 in Steele anil Zinino’i >p;in « s’D-d’s:.;*: r of outlot No. 43 in the City of Decatur. Indiana, rheme running east on the p north side of Patterson street, l.’>oo feet, theme running in a southwesterly direction about St fbat .md ItWMr® to terminate in tlie Elm street sewer as located on Line street. The boundary line of the district or area to be drained by the said improvement and assessed therefor are t as follows I The district bounded on the north 1 by a line parallel with ami 100 feet h distant north from the north line of the right of .way of the Chi< ago AuErie railroad company: on the east by Line street; on the south by a line 1 parallel with and 100 feet distant south , q from the south line of Patterson street and on the west by Tenth street. L- Further noth e is alia* given that the said council wilj on the 171 h Dav of tpril, 1017. f at sewn <»•< ]..< k p m. at the r < uum il 1 room in said * ity receive and bean* rei- monstrances from the property ownrs us persons afte ted by the said improvement and will also hear and dei- termine the question as to whether such drainage district or area is pronely bounded for the purpose of such . drainage or whether other territorv not included in such boundaries ought I to be added to such district or whether anv ot the real estate therein in--1 eluded ought to be excluded therefrom: and wil then determine and hear and determine the question as to y wlwther or not tho benefit* aoerulng , * property Hable to l,e a»»i-ss,-.| , therefor wi 1 l„. e qua | t „ t | ie estimated sal ' l ’improvement. e da' of e Apr"L i»K d and BVal * hi ’ 6th u - .. H. -M. DeVOSS. ( ' 1 City Clerk, r SELL YOUR CREAM To our established company, t Patronize home industry, which J is he, f to stay. i) on ’t be misinformed. \\ e are not buying , cream at our old Adams County I Creamery building. MARTIN-KLEPPER CO. j Between Clover Leaf & Erie , Depots. I'■-■ - .. 1 -

I — l ow RATE EXCURSIONS to ' rST. LOUIS, MO. ) via e [ < LOV E R LE A F ROU T E 1 $6.00 FROM DECATUR See an(l Sun <*ays, April 7 and 1 I. • Agents for particulars or address ( HAS. E. ROSE. - A. (»• R- A., Toledo, Ohio. for sale The two-story frame building, corner North Sec* ond and Jackson streets, known as the James K. Nile property. Sealed bids will be received up to four o’clock, p, m.. APRIL 12, 1917. not bC ‘ must arrange to remove said building catur Ma J L Bids wi ” bt ‘ received at the Decarry out MsVrt Zf'th l ’ Ur<:l ’ aser must giva bon(l ts Part oi the agreement as stated. For further particulars, inquire of PAUL REINKING, Agent DECATUR, IND.

jffT’ /Jll BETWEEN FRIENDS the true spirit of Easter is best express®! by some httle remembrance conveying personal thoughtfulr.eu and good will. Your photograph—nothing could be more fitting. Make the appointment today. ERWIN STUDIO 'Phone 807. Over Callow & Kohne drug store. Bring us ycur kodak films today and get them tomorrow. with i: to nmimit'. Notice is hereby given that the 1 ;‘.imon council will on th* 1 17th liny of tpril, IIM 7. at seven o’ctock p. m.. at t'l. r ■ :i---cll room receive sealed prop* - tls r hauling coal from the ra ; lr<>.t<l stattons in said t-ity to the watvrw.rK.'j and electric light plant, als" c<! bills .for the furnishing of oi’< f-»r t ’ city of Decatur. Indiana, both "f lettings to be for the ensuing ‘ A <ertitlc«i <-!/k of 525.0“ siiall M deposited with each bld as evidence ot good faith. The council reserves the right t' l reject any and all bids. Witness my hand and set! th’ M day of April, 1917. H*M I>eVOS> 7-14 City Clerk. Democrat Want Ads Pay