Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 10 April 1917 — Page 2

DAIL Y DEMOC RAT, —tju ; — Published Evary Evening Except . • Bunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER.. President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSe. Secretary Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Tear, by carrier $5.00 Per Mouth, by mail 26 cents d Per Year, by mail ...$3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made kuown on application. Entered at the Postoffice in Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter. The Also Products company will soon be operating'in Deiarur. i-omlng at tb*‘Tei‘y time when food factories will he welcomed There never was 3 time when concerns of this kind were needed so badlj and these men are deserving of every support. Mr. Reed is here now planning for the opening of the plant, which it is confidently believed will rapidly grow into one of the greatest in the country. • How about that garden? It's right in line with the efforts being made by Governor Goodrich and other state b ad. rs for a greater production of food products, necessary’ because • of the war demand and the fact that there : so .real a Shortage in be amount now on hand. If you would assist in towering the cost of living now is the time to start and the pirn e to begin is right in your back yard. Don't monkey with the American flag. 'A* arrest of the couple at City is but a sample of wnat will happen to those who dare to dt rate the flag that has and will injitinu* to protect them, givS ; -h and churches and the greatest amount of freedom of any in the woWd. It s dangerous to destro* or deface the American flag and it , dangerous either by word or deed to do mgljt against your government. The plan of Horace Kiln- st»V' SU- • . perintendent of publh instruction, to permit hielt school and advanced gradjj school pupils to leave their studies before the end of the school Aar to engage in term work seems worthy of consideration. The shortage of farm labor, which has been a 'pl -\ing problem for several ye,* will be aggravated by the calling to th* colors <d‘ thousands gs young men. Their place* might be taken by boys oi the eight h,gra<le and high school ages. Farming a Conducted in these days does not require the heavy manual labor it used to. and a hoy of average intelligence and wil- „ ingness should be able, even if city bred, to grasp in a short time enough of the fundamentals Jo make him of real usefulness to "his employer. Hundreds of farmers could undoubtedly make use of the boys to help plant crops. The work would be physically beneficial or the b<;vs and would constitute a good, practical course in agriculture. Four or five months on a ’arm would be equal to four or fivv months of a trade or vocational course and would probably be of OIR customers ledthe Easter • parade and if you were nt there you had better get in on one of those snappy Society Brand suits at * $22.50 to $27.50 THE MYERS-DAILEYj COMPANY

I hlghvi ami more immediate value to J the. state uml nation Credit forth. i tin ill work might be given as Mr. El ’lls suggests, oil the plati that < redit is now given in-some states forpraetunl work done in shops. If the plan is adopted, hoys willing and tit ' lor farm work would be registered by school authorities, and farmers in need .of help and willing to train a "green" hand should be kept In touch with the schools Every indication points to a year of extraordinary depmnd for all the* produce of farms, and exijaordinary means will probably nave to be taken to insure an adequate crop The outcome of the war the fate of the nation may <!<>- pel|il 'on this year's crop production. . Indianapolis News. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY ; WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR TUESDAY Three Link Mrs. Leland Frank, Mrs. Joe Hunter. , Elks' Ladies' Auxiliary Social -Elks hall. Wednesday. Reformed Aid .Mrs. Fred Heifer. Historical Mrs. F (’. Downs. St. Vincent de Paul Charity Hall — K. of C Hall. Shakespeare- Mrs. C ('. Schafer. Thursday. Loyal Women's Bible Class M s. Dixon. C. W' B. M Mrs. A. D. Art man. I< Nick - Miss Dredajl’arent. Mrs Barrie Haubol 1 Evangelical Aid Mrs. I-Ted Hoffman. v V B. Ladies Aid Mrs. F. H. Harmon. Friday. S. S. s'lass * Meeting—Mrs. Riley Chrisman. Star Initiation—Masonic Home. Exigencies create the necessary al iHty io meet ur>d to conquer -them. Wendell Phillips ' Mr. and Mrs Ed Miller entertaiue I at supper Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs Frank Yager and Morris Rolle, of Bluffton. Marion, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brown, mtertainedd the "Soldiers o' the Cross' class ol I nion Chapel at his home Sunday for his fourteeth birthday anniversary A fine chicken dinner was served. The centerpiece of tile ItrtiJe was carried out in the national colors, being a fine, lai a? white cake, with blue candles in rd rose-bud holders Those of the class present were lhe teacher. Charles Rabbitt, Willie Murphy. Albert Cra n<r. Oren Smits. Earl Rabbitt. Ona! Worden. Mildred Brown, Orlan Brown others present were Mr. ami Mrs S. E. Brown ami daughter, Alma; Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Brown and - children. Waldo and Reba. The "Faithful Followers' Class" o' the Mt. Tabor M. E. church of Boon was entertained last Friday evening by Mrs. .1, R. Elson. After the devotional and business period, a fine program was given. There were readings by Gladys Bunner. Bertha Troutner, Mae Funk. Louise Colter, Fauna Clements. Rachel Sprunger, Ora (’llpin. and Anna Bunner, while music was rendered bt Louise Colter, Maud 1 Springer and Florence Koos. In •> i bean contest, Rev. E. A. Bunner j guessed within live of the number in r a jar and Miss Fauna Clements cai.ie t in witji second honors A tempting lunch was served by Mas. Elson. Mrs. 1 B. S. Colter will entertain at the n xt ► regular theeiing in the evening -of jiay 4. S The Pythian Sls.et - will serve supper Thursday evening to the Knights [ at the time of their county meeting t to be held here. J The Franklin orchestra. Ft. Wayne, will play for the St. Vincent de Paul's 1 charily dance at the K. of hall \\ •d---nerdiiy evening. This will be an informal shirt waist dance, and the pro- | coeds will go to charity. Those who do not care Io dance may play cards, k' asCihis provided. The.public ' is. limited to coni' r Mrs< Charles Knapp left today noon for Columbia City where she will give two programs of readings for an liftemoon and for an evening party given today by four ladies. Mrs. Knapp has given programs in that city twice before this winter and her recall indicates -the pleasure with which they ard received. I The Zion Lutheran Ladles' Aid soleitey will meet Frida v afternoon at I Hie .school house. Mrs. L. '.. Graham over ’mr home Io the Research club yesterd ty, \when Mrs. J. C. Sutton had a fine

'paper dn "American Prose Writers." Mrs Dau Sprang will have the paper next week, when Mrs Will Kj'emem will entertain. The club discussed plans for Its cdoslng social in Ivp weeks. , Mrs. Carrie Hauteold will be host - hh Thursday evening, and wMh Mra.Jeise Dailey will also be leader of the piogram, for the Euterpeiin club. .Mr. and Mrs John Sauers ajid dhi'dren returned to Fori Wayne ton iy mum They attended the wedding of Ilia sister. Miss Marie Sauers and William J. Schumm, at Scliumiu. O. yesterday. Mrs. Fred Heuer will entertain the Reformed Ladies’ Aid society W> 1nesdity afternoon. Mrs Kate Eiler ot North Manelu .1- «-. district Pythian Sisters' inspector was a guest of the local tem|de last evening Mrs W F Beery was initiated and the work inspected by the visiting officer. A dinner was served al fivt’-thirty and a social pood ti-ue held Mrs. Eiler left this afternoon for her home. Miss Dreda Parent •vill entert tin Vhe Ic-Niek club Thursday evening. The Christian Woman’s- Board of Missions will meet Jhursday afternoon witli Mrs A.J Artman. A large quantity of bunting gave th. Moose hall ail appropriate military setting last night for the annual Easter ball which opened the se'aeon tir.lt has been very quiet during the lenttn time. Thirty five or more uoupl - :- enjoyed the datu-es fw which Miss JlenNb lydine. pianist, and Oliver Heller and Elmo Smith, trap drummers. played. The Moose hall floor has been recently re-jvaxed and refinishefl an<f everything was lovely for the occasion. The Loyal Women's Class will ni'f't Thursday evening with Mrs. Dixon. The Evangelical Ladies' Aid so< i -y will meet with Mrs. Fred Hoffi n il. Thursday afternoon. UNITE MEETINGS Patriotic Meeting and Agriculture Booster Campaign Are Combined. MEET FRIDAY NIGHT Program Planned for Enthusiastic Gathering of Adilins Co. Citizens. The latriotie meeting to be held at the court house Friday evening priuiises to be a most ertthusiastic ev it. It fdiould lie participated in by every loyal citizen. A. D. Suttles, chairman is being assisted by Postmaster Bos.-ie, by tin - bankers association, bv •_nr school workers and by other departments. M. H Overton, the county agen£ has planned to combine with this meeting also the one for greater agricultural developmentas suggested by Governor Goodrich and is assisting in arranging the program for Friday owning. A large part of the work suggested in organizing the county bus already been looked after by Mr.Ov tton who has started the work in most of the towgiships and it remains only to boost the gardening is the towns and cities to conclude a work deei<nto increase several fold the amount of food products raised in Adatflk county. That this community will do her share towards support of the government and will assist not only in furnishing her qu »to of mes but will do every thing missilde at home for the interest of the country, are assured. Your presence is desired al* the meeting Friday night. Be sure to be on hand. There is work to do and we must do it. DAILEY REFUSES COMMENT. Il'nitcd Pless Service) ’ Indianapolis. Ind.. Apr. !•—(Spe- • cial to Daily Democrati- Frank C. Dailey today refused to comment on whether or not the supreme^ourt decision in the alleged election conspfr--1 acies in the* 1914 Rhode Island congressional election, would affect the election fraud cases in Indiana and 1 Ohio. Dailey stated that he would ■ lie unable to make a statement until lie lead the complete de< isiou. - He , has wired lhe department of justice at' Washington foi information. Dailey stated.■ lieivever. that in as far as he had been aide to examine l)e. did not I believe it would affect lhe Indiana and Ohio cases. 1111 ‘ ■" 1 -* - I ■ I • I ■I I I ■ MINTED T(5 Bl Y Single set heavy expre-Jf. harn-e: l< S. lilndiman. 251 N. 2nd St., feed barn; ’phone No. 22.

ENDS IN SORROW Does Honeymoon for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goss — Belling Was Held AND GROOM DIED — Shortly Afterward, Suffering Stroke of Apoplexy —Died Last Night. , —• ' ( The honeymoon ol ' .'.T"’’ Ti'i'T" MtHenry William Goss, happy couple who were man led in the coun'y clerk's office, this city, last Saturd' y. by Judge I). E. Smith, had a sad and , most untimely endjng. last night when I Mr. Goss died very suddenly. , A belling was given them at Ids , home in Jay county, and soon afterward the grootn was stricken with n stroke of apoplexy, death soon result1 ing. Ilg was a prominent aud well-to-do , bachelor of that community, being married on his fifty-eighth birthday. His bride was Miss Goldie Violet Daugherty,.nineteen years old. TWO HUNDRED INJURED ’ EIGHTY PERCENT WOMEN (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONFt ister at Paris'corrobaating in full'iae story of the captain of Jhe Brazilian steamer Parana as to the circumstances of the sinking of that vessel by a German U-boat. Washington. D. C.. Apr. 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The cabinet meeting today on the fifth day of fixe war. had to consider: The Austrian break. Opposition within congress on the administration war measurestand The announced plans for financing the struggle. Perhaps the most serious proposi tion before the cabinet today was that of congressional opposition to the selective conscription idea. Con gress instead of meeting the emergency quickly and unfalteringly, is hesitating President Wilson him Self has attempted—probably suc-cessfully—-to stem the anti-draft spirit within the military committee itself. 1 However, the geperal view today was that this revolt against the administration plans would crumble. for the finance demands, it is thought that they will be gladly granted by congress. The administration plan is to get these under way Thursday and to of fer the bonds to popular subscription. Every fine in the United States will have an opportunity to buy the bonds. Advertising may be resorted to in an effort to dispose of this “old glory” jssue. The bonds will probably be sold in small denominations. Further steps toward Austria apparently await the next move on her part. Seizure of Austrian vessels, described officially as a "protective police measure,” is thought to have Teen undertaken because, of the’belief a state of war is coming. The government. it is believed, preferred not to take any chances of having the Austrian vessels dismantled. BULLETINS. (By William Phillip Simms. United Press Staff Correspondent) With the British Armies Afield. Apr. 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) There is every reason to believe by tonight the great "British smash will have netted Field Marshal Haig 15.009 prisoners and between fifty and one hundred guns. The driving force of the great offensive was untlimin-' ished today, even with bitter opposition from the enemy. London. Apr. I(>—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Bo ter fighting marke/i the continuation of Field Martial Haig's forward smash in the great spring offensive today. The British commander-in-chief reported nine thousand prisoners ami forty guns as yesterday's capture in the first day of hisj tremendous sledge hammen smash. , > ti» Farmer and His Food. Good food, well cooked, makes better men and women. The farmer ’ should have the best thing there is going on his table; also he generally does. ROTARY MEETING WEDNESDAY The regular luncheon meeting of i the Decatur Rotary club will be held i I Wednesday evening at hte Hotel Murray. The Hon. Ikank P. Manly . f i Indianapolis will address the club.'i The luncheon will be hold at six- ’ | thirty o clock and all memjiers are re- ; quested to be preseiH. Mr. Manly Is the governor of the Rotary Hilly i«i I lhe Eighth District. His talk will h- ( worth hearing. j

COWERS-WILKES (CONTINUED FTtUM O NB) and Mr and Mrs William Bowers, of this city. At eight o'clock a hundred or more friends came for the reception. For this tlie T’arker orchestra comprising violin, cello' and piano played during the evening At 12:50. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes lelt sos an eastern trip. On H>'dr return the) will be at home in Kendallville, where the groom, who is a very aide business man. is connected with the McCrea Refrigerator Company. He is one of the most gmpnlar young im ii of that city, and his bride, who Is a rU.IV of highly I’b.’-im-' peraoo aiity, will be royally welcomed there. For hA traveling costume. Mrs. Wilkes wore a blue jai ket suit, wi h large kldte collar and vest, harmonizing nicely with the pretty, gold hit. Many guests from out ot town were present. ARE YOU READY TO HELP? Every citizen of Adams county is expected to take an attitude of intense patriotism with a solemn feeling that he must prepare to do his t'jiit.' The United States has entered into a tremendous conflict. Her magnificent resources in every field will he taxed to the utmost. Years may elapse before it is restored. Europe. in this struggle, after a period of many years, has established to a wonderful degree a balance ot her fighting forces. This balance .has now been tremendously disturbed by* the entry .ot the United States Into the conflict. The equilibrum will be sought to be re-established by every diaboliial method and intrigue that the central (lowers have at their command. Russia is now to an amazing degree impotent to do her full share to the allies. Her m-w government is by no means securely establislwd As it is. affairs there are gainfully chaotic. It is not improbable that the central powers may successfully Intrigue with Russia, offering her all that she has contended tor in this war and more, assist her to establish a government that placates the old regiment by giving them place and satisfy the liberals brWiving them power. Ir is not impndSflde that Japan's support •may be M-etired by ■iromising her undisturbed domination of the Pacific and the resources of China. A union of the teuton and the Slav and the oriental would mean heart-breaking effort for us. Thank God. the United States of America is great, both materially'and spiritually. She has at her disposal everything in material resource to uphold her lofty ideas. These resources must be marshaled for use. Every man must do his "bit ” Young and old. rich and |ioor. They must get ready to do it NOW. Let us not become panic-stricken, but we must not rest in a false secur■ty. Adams county is being called upon to do her share. Adams county, must not Ise a "slacker.” Stand ready to do your share, is the call of the hour. What that share is now. cannot be told, but stand ready with enthusiasm ami patriotism. Adams county expects evJry man to do his duty. • On Friday night, a patriotic meet ing will take place at the court house. You are expeced to be there. A PATRIOTIC CITIZEN. * ■ NWio Cares? Queen Elizabeth, it is said, possessed as many ns 3®oo gowns at one time. All were made of the richest stuffs, trimmed with lace, emliroidery und Cue jewels. ”40 vVINTERS 40 SUMMERS ' SINCE THAT HAVE ROLLED AWAY 40 winters and 40 summers have ri.Ued away sim-e persons took the prescription for Number 40 For The Blood and are living and well tod: y. No. 40 is compounded from ingre bents that are set down in the U. S Dispensatory aud other medical books as foflows: “Employed in diseases of the glandular system, in blood poison. mercurial am! lead i>oison-’ ing, scrofula, rheumatism, catarrh, ei.mtipation. liver and stomach disease*. Under its use sores, ulcers, nodes, tumors and scrofulous swellings that have withstood all ottur treatment disappear as If by magi*. ' No 40 is sold by Smith. Yager K- Falk NOTICE TO POCAHONTAS A special interurban car will be chartered by the Pocahontas coun dl, leaging the interurban station here at nine o'clock Thursday nxrrning, 'or Fort Wayne, to attend the district meeting. The ear will leave there at midnight, after the work is finished. The round trip will be fitly cents, and anyone who wishes to go, whether Pocahontas, or not. may g<, fOlfare. It will | w . K( ,od to return on earlier car. For partfejiiarl. ~„n m .,. k Ed Whitrighi or Mrs. Charles Coop>r.

Hhß n 1O!i1 „u. ‘lib W 11 11 und • if thesim ( fliK 'th Let Us\hm ©’ ' i one on P Hf - ' VI STORE DR. W. R. may; SPECIALIST Will be at DECATUR, IND. MURRAY HOTEL Tuesday, April 17th. A Office Hours from * a. m. to Xp. m. ONE DAY ONLY And Even l our W eeks There Mk after - T .fl 1 £... -A Cat.inJnl ( ondilion of SU»m- t ach a'V(l Bowels (liven Special Attention. Dr M»;<> has treateil successfully all forms of Chronic Pi are eureable. such as Diseases es the Brain. Heart Lungs. am' 1 ar. Stomach. Liver. Kidneys. Bladder, P.loid Poisi •. Ihitum » Eczema. Dropsy. Female Diseases. Xervous.Debility. Caurth it if M Diseases of the Rectum, fissure and* fistula aud Miles cured «■■.. I knife or detention from business or work Gall Stones and Goiter or "Big Neck.” successful!) treu' G .. I tion. Do y.,u suffer with heauaciies. epilepsy or “fits." paralysis. neum.H ziness. " rheumatism, lumbago, astlmur skin diseas--, blood deposits in the urine, inflammations of the bladder a «»t>-r rg,9 distressing disorders of which you do not know th. natt. If yor. do. give them >our immediate attention For. ~,t: wetn can be given you Al! Consultation is Absolutely .Free and Confidential. r absolutely no obligation to take treatment. Advi< < -i . planation ami expert opinion of your condition, with a th" , ii ination is free and at all times gladuv extend’ d th' si w ■ . t Positively no patients treated by mail, and all desiring infont.' present themselves in person. Piles treated by the Brinkerhoff method We will giv Kl and cure you are looking foi. Rupture Treated After au examination we will tell you 3 ih for you. If we cannot benefit or cure you. we will franC a'9 estly tell you so. Call on or address W. R. MAYO, M. |). 843 North Delaware Street Atdianapc s. - <1 I . CARSPRING TIRES MADE BY HAND Many years qJ experience have taught tire ia that hand made tires are best. They have learned that only careful personal’ skillful workmanship, employing the best of mates can turn out the “Highest Quality” tire. CARSPRING TIRES are entirely hand made $ constructed of what is known as PARA rubber andt 5 >est ot sea island cotton fabric, which to the tireesp* is what sterling silver is to the jeweler. CARSPRING SUCTION GRIFTIRES have am usually heavy side wall, which means that they * con ily withstand jolts and excess pressure while hcav y duty on all kinds of roads. lhe heavy thread on Suction Grip is scicntifici designed and has proved to be the safest NON-SKID< the market. milcp>t* S Cav ' t rea d also a factor in its gH'J C aRSPRING I’IRES are made in all size", toi’’ 1 1 ;LT u,rcraent s Os those who demand high <!»•' ts for use on all sized cars. Tfiev are the only ha? I nou °r th . c markct that are s ° id ai a p rkc tott i I standard madiine made casings. TOR QUALITY, VALUE AND SERVICE n.. i. • TRY A CARSPRING TIRE , ? •tdv.in r ’ ces are th o lowest; there has been ano M st ?/L iL mad !i. Ap ‘ H 1 ? n aU tir <fc- We had a complv < me the advance. Buy s*on and save mow CAN SAVE MOnWbl® THEIR j SORIES HERE. , iroxr