Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 29 May 1917 — Page 1

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GERMANJGENTS Are Trying to Stir up Anti- • American Feeling in South America. NEUTRAL RELATIONS Are Severed Between Brazil and Germany—May Soon Declare War. (United Press Service) w Washington, D. C„ Mac 29— (Special to Daily Democrat) —The campaign by German propogandists to al-! lign Central and South American republics against the United States | was exposed at the state department today. In three of the South American republics. Argentina. Venezuela and Columbia the propoganda has assumed menacing proportions. In Brazil the propoganda has proved a boomerang, culminating in the chamber of deputies overwhelmingly voting to remove the declaration of neutrality between Brazil and Germany. This is believed to be a forerunner of an actual declaration of war. Argentina has become a hotbed of pro-German and anti,-Ameri can propogandists, according to the state department information. The aim of the propogandists was branded as an effort to create bad feeling pgainst this country. There is evidence that the propoganda has been conducted by representatives from Berlii-. Communication Is said to have come by cable from Spain to Buenos Ayres. i No official would say that this cattle provided the means by which the news of the departure of American destroyers reached Berlin, in time to permit mining of the port of arrival, lull it was accepted as a clew to the leak. An inquiry by the United States of the Argentina government to learn the facts concerning the report of the embargo of Argentina wheat to the allies, was distorted by these propogandists as an attempt by the United States to dictate Argentina politics, it was declared. The government of Argenina had no part in encouraging this propoganda. In Columbia the Anti-American feeling that has existed since the separation of Panama has been greatly flamed by German propogandists.

BULLETIN. Washington. D. C. May 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Another startling plot was revealed before the house interstate commerce committee today. Secretary of State Lansing disclosed the fact that "Germans or German officials” attempted shortly before this nation's war declaration to involve the United States in differences with England and France through organization of a big steamship company that was deliberately to violate foreign trade with the enemy acts. The plot is now being investigated by the department of justice upon authority of reliable government information. Lansing told the commit tee. Secretary Lansing. Secretary of Commerce Redfield and Assistant Attorney General Warren, author of most of the war legislation, were today before the interstate commerce committee in behalf of the Adamson trading with the enemy act introduced last week. Lansing was questioned by a committee member regarding the real need for such an act. "There was an attempt. Lansing said, “by the Germans or German officials—l do not know which—to force a breach between this country and either England or France. "A steamship company was organized with an American board of directors, to make trouble—before the American declaration of war with Germany, between the United States and England or France." London. May 29— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Activity of the British today was confined to mutual artillerying and scattered raiding, according to Field Marshal Haig's report. Southwest of Lens and west of Messines, the British commander in chief reported driving off of hostile raiders. In Ploegsteert wood he said British forces carried out successful raids. In the neighborhood of Bullecourt and on both banks of the Scarpe the enemy’s artillery was active at night. Chicago, May 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Several ringleaders of a

"big conspiracy to defeat the conscription law on June 5," wore under arrest here today. Federal officials withheld all details but It was believed the prisoners included throe mon and two women. Hinton G. Claubaugh, special in vestigator of the department of justice, said today that the nation-wide plot has been nipped in the hud." He admitted that details of the (dot were in his possession, but refused to ditulge them. The alledged conspirators were to be questioned by U. S. District Attorney dyne today.

Washington. D. C., May 28 —(Special to Dully Democrat)—The government Is prepared to deal sternly with men who spread anti-registration or antidraft propaganda. Department of justice agents are scattered throughout th-e land today !on a still hunt, continuing their roundup which already has petted eleven men and nine indictments. To aid them, congress plans to pass before registration day the espionage bill with its maximum penalty of $lO.000 fine and twenty years' imprisonment for those who interfere with recruit work. (By W. H. Robertson. United Press Staff Correspondent) Rio de Janeiro. May 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —After four days of filibustering, the Brazilian congress today authorized President Braz to announce Brazil’s revocation of neutrality as between the United States and Germany. The legislative body, however, refused to adopt a similar authorization with regard to neutrality announcements as between Germany and the European allies. The situation is, therefore, not clear today as to where Brazil stands. A revocation of the neutrality prolamations between Germany and the European allies would have permitted Brazil to step forward toward a war declaration. Refusal to authorize such a revocation leaves the re public officially without diplomatic intercourse with Germany and fully sympathetic with the course of the United States, but apparently without desire to declare war. ' Fort Benjamin Harrison. Ind.. May 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) — National guardsmen who wish to take the officers’ training course at this fort will have to hurry if they wish to get in with the present class. Orders have been received by Colonel Glenn, in command of the camp, that no guardsmen will be allowed to join the class after tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Each company of the guard has been allowed to send several of its members to the camp. On account of their previouns military training, it was not absolutely necessary that they be on hand at the start.

Paris. May 29 —(Special to DailyDemocrat)—Resumption of a violent artillery fire altyig a great part of the Champagne front, forecasting possibly a renewal of French offen sive operations in that sector, was announced in today's official statement The Germans heavily shelled French positions in the Hurtebise region and launched tho heavy attacks but these were beaten off. with the French retaining their hold on all positions. Around Verdun the war office said a small post north of Vacherauville had been carried. Yesterday seven enemy aeroplanes were brought down, destroyed, and twelve others were disabled and forced to alight. WILL DRILL AT BLUFFTON Captain Dunn announced this afternoon that he had made plans to have forty-five or fifty members of his company come to Bluffton Thursday night to give an exhibition drill and to he’;: encourage some of the Wells countyboys to enlist. Captain Dunn has been terribly handicapped by the serious injury his wife received in an automobile accident a few evenings ago, and has not had a chance to give the organization of the militia company much attention. Mrs. Dunn Is still in much pain, but is gradually getting better. Captain Dunn has made arrangements for those who are unable to find him, to apply to Fred Tangeman at the Trust company, who will furnish all information possible. Mr. Dunn is very anxious that a company be organized from this and Adams counties. —Bluffton Banner. POSTOFFICE WILL CLOSE. The local postoffice will be closed tomorrow except between the hours of eight and nine, when patrons maycall for their mail. There will be no rural delivery and only one delivery in the city.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, May 29, 1917.

PROGRAMJSSUES Programs Out for Eleventh Annual Commencement for Common Schools OF THE COUNTY Will be Held at Geneva on Saturday Morning—Program in Full. The invitations for the eleventh annua! commencement of the common schools of the county are being issued and are very pretty affairs. The class colors are patriotic—rod. white and blue —and a cut of these colors waving through a stencil opening of "1917" on the cover of the invitation hook, is exceedingly pretty. The class motto is, "Thus Ends Our First Lesson." The commencement will be held next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock on the school grounds at Geneva, Indiana. The graduates number one hundred eighty-seven. County School Superintendent E. S. Christen has arranged the following program for the ocicasion. Music will be furnished by the Mangold-Williams orchestra of jthis city and a number of others. The program: U. S. A. National March, Panella— | Mangold-Williams orchestra. The Boy Scouts' March—Orchestra. ■ America—Audience. Invocation —Rev. E. B. Cunningham. The Glow Worm. Lineke—Orches-1 tra. Music —Quartet. Music—Misses Bessie Wilder. Helen Fonner, Thelma and Erma Houk. Class Address. "The Day and the Hour.” Hon. Horace Ellis, state school superintendent. Music —Nellie Wright and Inez Pyle. Presentation of Diplomas—Trustee A. Harlow. Maritaba. Barnard —Orchestra. Benediction —Rev. J. F. Lutey. New York Hippodrome, Sousa, Orchestra.

A JUNE_ WEDDING Dr. Muri E. Fulk and Miss Lucile E. Worley of Bloomington. WILL BE MARRIED June 18—Groom is Son of Peter Fulk of West of This City. ■ # Friends of Dr. Muri Fulk, son of Peter Fulk, of west this city, will be pleased to hear of the announcement of his coming marriage. The following js from the Bloomington, (Ind.) Evening World of Saturday, May 26: "The marriage of Lucile Elizabeth Worley to Dr. Muri Edmond Fulk, of Cleveland, is to take place June 18th. The announcement was made this evening at the home of the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Worley, south Sluss Avenue. The guests were invited to a sewing party and the announcement which came as a surprise was given in a uni- j que manner. A large basket of! bride’s roses formed the center piece of the dining table and from it white ribbons led to the place cards on which was the following: If a secret you would know. Just untie this little bow, All life's joys will then be full. If altogether we shall pull. This resulted in each guest getting a small bride’s bouquet in which was concealed the announcement. Miss Worley isa primary teacher in the Bloomington #ity schools. She is a Junior at the university and a member of the Theta Sigma Pi sorority. She is also well known for hetable work in the Journalistic Department. o Miss Gertrude Moses went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend Memorial Day with friends and relatives.

+++++++ + + + + + + + + NOTICE TO REGISTRARS. + + + + Registrar# of Adams county + + are hereby notified that all un- ♦ + used cards and supplies must + + be returned to Ed Green chief + +of Adams county military + * registration board. It is impor- + + tant that this order be complied + + with on orders from the war de + + partment. ED GREEN, + + Sheriff, Decatur, Ind. + +++++++ + + + + + + + BASEBALL MEETING. Members of the old Shamrock hase ball team and all base ball fans are invited to attend a meeting (his evening at eight o'clock at the Ed Coffee shoe repair shop. Arrangements are being made to play a benefit game ] for Company A. Come! o - NAMES COUNCIL

Judge I). E. Smith Names Seven as Members of Defense Council. THEY WILL SERVE Under Advice of the State Council—Will Complete Organization Soon. ++++++++++++++ + COUNTY DEFENSE COUNCIL. + + 4 + NATHAN SHEPHERD. + + JEFF LEHMAN. + + ROBERT KERR. + + MARION ANDREWS. + + ALBERT L. COLCHIN. •?» + RICHARD D. MYERS. + + MRS. ANDREW D. ARTMAN * +++++++ + + + + < + + In accordance with a request made by the governor a few days ago, Judge David E. Smith today named the forgoing seven as members of the Adams County council of defense, the same to act under the advice of the state council of defense, serving without compensation. They are to meet in the circuit court room June 8 and complete the organization. While the duties of the defense council are not specified at this time, it is understood that they will be ready to care for matters that may arise at any time during the war. The request for the appointment of members specified that the board be non-partisan, and include a representative of labor and one woman. The board appointed here has three democrats, and three republicans. Albert Colchin, president of the carpenters’ union, is the labor representative. Nathan Shepherd is a civil war veteran and R. D. Myers, a Spanish American war veteran, thus making the board a very complete one.

UHRICK BABE DEAD Son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Uhrick, Succumbs. Donald, Richard, son of Roy and Hope Hoopengardner Uhrick, died last evening at 5:30 o’clock at their home on the Davis Daily farm in St. Marys township. Death was due to stomach and bowel trouble. The babe was born July 22, 1915, and at death was one year, ten months and six days of age. The babe was the only child. Funeral services will be on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock from the home, the Rev. T. H. Har man of the United Brethren church in charge. GOES TO~FORT HARRISON R. M. Blackburn of this city was notified by telegram last evening from Commander Glenn of Fort Harrison to report there by noon Thursday for the purpose of entering the officers training camp. Ratch took the examination several weeks ago but hail given up entering as he had not received orders or any information. He has had several years military training as well as a vast experience in handling men and in travel and it is believed will make good in the officers school. o : NO PAPER TOMORROW There will be no publication of the Daily Democrat tomorrow-, it being Decoration day. The news of the day will be covered in Thursday’s paper. MEAT MARKETS TO CLOSE AU meat markets will close at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, Decoration Day, for the remainder of the day.

DINAH'S QUILTIN' Concord Leader’s Class Announces Good Plays for Friday Evening AT MONMOUTH SCHOOL iMusical Selections Will be Good Specialties—Members of the Cast. The Leaders’ class of the Concord Lutheran church of Root township will give an entertainment at the Monmouth school house Friday ev ening at 7:30 o'clock. The program will consist of two plays. “Aunt DiI nah’s Quilting Party,' and “Uncle I Dick’s Mistake.” with a number of I musical selections and other specialties. The public is cordially invited to attend and an evening of enjoyment is assured. The cast for the two plays are: “Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party.” Robert Hunter, the new music 'teacher —Lawrence Johnson. Deacon Peabody—Ellis Christen. Mr. Goodboy, the minister —Sherman Fonner. Reuben Holeraft—Albert Johnson. Freddie, “only a boy”—Wilda Rice. Dinah Peabody—Bessie Wilder. Mirandy Spriggins, “the boss gossiper”—Florence Rice. Grandma Pepper—Helen Fonner. Mrs. Martin —Esta Fleming. Mrs. Spooner—Edith Rice. Mrs. Doolittle —Erma Houk. Mrs. Parker —Catherine Christen. Mrs. Mark —Mary Lewton. Hetty Peabody—Thelma Houk. Cicely Martin —Naomi Christen. Nellie Sanderson - Myrtle Wilder. Girls—Dora Marie Magley, Margaret Christen. Boys—Ferd Christen. Thomas Fonner, Cleo Magley. Uncle Dick's Mistake. Richard Covington, a New York Briker —Ellis Christen. Clarence Covington, his nephew— Albert Johnson. Mrs. Livingston, a charming young t widow—Edith Rice. Lottie Livingston, her niece—Myrtle Wilder. Sammy, hopeful son of Mrs. Livingston—Thomas Fonner.

STOREJS READY Steele & Bleeke Will Open New Variety Store and Grocery Saturday. IN TERVEER BLOCK New Kind of Store for City — Finishing Touches Placed on Building. Everything is being lined up in readiness for the opening of Decatur’/ new store, which will be ready for business next Saturday morning. June o This is the new store in the Terveer block, being opened by G. C. Steele and Ferdinand Bleeki, the hustling business firm to be known as Steele & Bleeke. The firm will handle a full line of variety goods, and in connection therewith will have an up-to-date grocery department with fruits and i candies.

The building has been thoroughlyremodeled, with a handsome new front, and the display windows are already attracting much attendtion. The carpenters are now busy placing the new floor. The stock has already been placed and bright and early on Saturday morning will see the opening of the store which is a new kind entirely for the city. Both the members of the firm are too well know-n to need any introduction. Mr. Steele has had more than ten years' experience in the retail business, and, having spent most of that time in this city, knows what the trade of the county demands. Mr Bleeke has served as clerk of the Adams circuit court for a successlul term, as well as being a farmer for! many years. Both have friends by j the score who are invited to come and , see them at their new place of business. j a -j i

FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. The city of Decutur, through the cooperation of Mayor C. N. Christen and other city ofll< lais, has opened a free employment bureau at the city hall, the same being in charge of R. G. Christen, with offices in the water and light department. Any fanner, manufacturer, contractor or employer of labor, who is in need of help is requested to leave his name with Mr. Christen, with particulars as to what kind of work he has and the amount of wages to be paid. Any person needing help will also inquire of Mr. Christen. ~~—~~ —“ *~o —~~ —- TO PRACTICE THURSDAY. The Methodist Sunday school classes of Anola Frank and Florence Myers will meet Thursday afternoon nt two o’clock at the church to practice. THE com NEWS Mr. Vanskyock Brings Suit for Divorce—Wife Now Living in Geneva. PROBATE MATTERS Judge Smith Officiates at Wedding in the County Clerk’s Office Today. Sheriff Ed Green received a summons this morning from the Jay circuit court for Mrs. Irene Vanskyock. defendant in a suit for divorce filed by William E. Vanskyock.. The Portland Commercial Review says: “William R. Vanskyock on Monday entered suit in the circuit court for a divorce front Irene Vanskyock, charging that his wife,, since November 26. 1916. has refused to live with him. They were married in May. 1903. and have two children , Gerald, age 11, and James age 8. Vanskyock is a carpenter ol this city and Mrs Vanskyock is at present a resident of Geneva." Real estate transfers: Albert J. Baumgartner et al to Louisa Hoffman realty in Hartford township, $1; U. Patent deed to John Hisey. 140 acres , of Jefferson township, $1:

Sheriff Ed Green is receiving by mail many registration cards from young men of registration age who of the city and cannot be here on registration dayy. Pansy Potter vs. John Potter. Proof of publication of notice to nonresident filed. William Rayburn vs. William O. Rayburn et al. Motion by plaintiff to retake the deposition of William Rayburn was sustained. This is to , be taken at the office of H. L. Smith, Fort Wayne. May 31. between the hours of nine and six o’clock, and continues therefrom day by day until tho deposition is taken. The case j is set for trial for September 20. Fred C. Kiefer vs. August Schlickman. 'Appearance by Erwin for the defendant. Rule to answer. In the estate of William Darwechter, inventory number one was filed and approved. William Frazier was appointed inheritance tax appraiser in the estate of Margaret A. Miller. John J. McCrory, guardian, filed final report as to Lucia McCrory and was discharged upon its approval. He filed current report as to John L. and Martha which was approved and the trust was continued as to them. Julius Haugk. defendant in a suit/ brough by Laura Walters, for $275. for labor, for fifty-four weeks at five i dollars per, filed his answer in de-1

nial thereto. He sets out that she was to conduct a rooming apartment in i the second story of the Haugk build-1 ing, pay rent therefor to him. collect rental for the rooms leased out. and i retain a portion thereof for her serv-1 ives. This she did. leaving a sum above for the defendant. He alleges that she has received full payment of all her claims in rentals of the furnished rooms. Judge I). E. Smith officiated this : 'afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in the county clerk’s office at the wedding ' of George Chester Fredericks, engineer of New York City, horn June 23. 1877. son of Henry C. Fredericks, and 1 Ruby Scott. born June 22, 1877, | daughter of Marion Alford. The groom's first marriage was dissolved by death May 3, 1910, and the bride's May 1, 1916.

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ARE NOT EXEMPT Married Men With Families Who Are Not Dependent Must Go. NEW WAR RULING Over Half of the Men Available for Draft Are Married.

(United Press Service) Washington, I). ('., May 29—(Spe- ; clal to Daily Democrat)—Only mar- . tied men who have persons dependent solely upon them for support will gain any consideration in exemption from selective service. However, Secretary Baker said today the department hopes to exempt as many married men as possible. On official announcement from the war department today set at rest the general belief that every married man would be excluded from the first levy. The announcement means that men whose wives or children have means of support will be liable to military service. An estimate from the census bureau revealed the fact that almost one-half of the men available for draft under the law are married. Any sweeping exclusion of married men would seriously deplete the available material. The announcement prepared today by the provost marshal general's office states: “The act establishing the selective draft authorizes the president to ex-clude-or discharge front the draft 'those in a status witlt respect to persons dependent upon them for support which renders their exclusion or discharge inadvisable.' Only those whose dependents must rely solely on them for support should claim exemption ami of course, all married men, between the ages of 21 and 30. inclusive, must register whether or not they propose to claim exemption." The problem of exemption of men with dependents stands out as the most perplexing question in the formation of exemption regulations, it. was stated.

Samuel L. Brown, mythical young American between the ages of 21 and 30, must be careful how he answers the queries put to him on registration day. Uncle Sam will check every question closely. Another war department announcement today contained these registration hints: Young Brown will first be asked (to give his first, middle and last name and his age at his last birthday. He must then give the street number, city, county and state in which he lives. He must also be very careful to inform himself specifically as to his citizenship, whether he is « native 1 born, and if not whether he or his parents have been naturalized. The trade or occupation of y-oung Brown is another important question for it is upon this inquiry that the government may base its exemptions from the draft. Great care must bo used in answering the question as to dependents. He will be asked if he has a father, mother, wife or child under

12 years solely dependent upon him for support. When Brown is asked if he is married or single the answer must concern itself with his present condition. The question means, are you married now ? If the young man claims exemption from draft, he must give his reasons briefly ami accurately. This is not his final claim for exemption. The question is simply to give the government statistical information.

Registration is one thing, exemption another. There is nothing formidable to confront Samuel L. Brown on registration day. Frankness and directness are all that are required of him. — o WATCH THEM GROW. The membership committee of the Monroe Red Cross went out Sunday and secured eighty-one new members. This makes them over two hundred. "Haven't I got ‘some’ organization?” Dr. C. C. Rayl asks. PARE Nt’t EAC HERS ~C MJB O. L .Vance, president of the North Ward Parent-Teacher club asks every parent, in that district to attend the i meeting at the nowtb ward school this evening at 7:45 prompt.