Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 189, Decatur, Adams County, 16 August 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat. Company I JOHN H. HELLER President 1 ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Ratse Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mall $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. THE FUND FOR COMPANY A: Let’s make it a thousand dollars. Let's send our boys to the front with enough money in their treasury that they can have a few luxuries now and then, not provided by the government. Let’s cheer them on their way by placing in their hands a check for a snug sum that will make them feel that we are back of them, that our prayers and thoughts are with them, wherever the call for duty may take them. If you can look at this bunch of young men and not admire the courage which made them offer their services and their lives it necessary to the Hag they love, you have a queer idea of patriotism. There is not a member Os the company who cannot earn more money than the government will pay him and not risk his life. Yet they are willing to sacrifice their oppor't unities to get a start in life, take the chance on their health and their lite, FOR YOU. Will you then refuse a contribution to a fund to be used for their comfort? There is no excuse for not giving. Major Dreisbach explained last night how every cent of the money is care fully guarded and strictly accounted for, that during his eight months on the border but a single dollar spent, was questioned, ’hat the funds ere checked by five commissioned officers, and that it is only used for the necceo sities not furnished by the government! It’s a worthy cause and one which you' c an and should and will work and give for. >•' YVe have attended some enthusiastic meetings in Decatur during the years we have been trying to serve the public in gathering news, and we admit that we never saw a finer enthusiasm than that displayed last night. It. was a meeting with a purpose and we congratulate the Rotary club for their splendid efforts and the success accompanying it. The address by i,e major, the talk and the song by Rev. Thornburg, the plea by French Quinn were all from the hearts of these n.er and the response from the big was spontaneous and earnest. It .vas another chapter of war history and w’as well made. The list is now started. Sul.scriptions are being received at this office We assure you that this fund will be handled with the greatest care nnd that every penny of it will be turned over to the company treasurer. Let’s take as good care of our boys as does 1 Price on all our skeleton lined summer suits. Suits that were $13.50 now $6.75 < Suits that were $9.00 ] . now $4.50 , Suits that were $8.50 now $4.25! 1 0 —-i, 'f 11 THE MYERS-DAILEY J COMPANY

any other city. Os course it hurts a' little, but what of It, If It's a duty? I I Send in your subscription and g«v some one else to send in. This Is a case where you can’t afford to be a slacker. The boys of company A are not beggers. They did not enjoy standing up in front of the big audience in court room and they did it under orders. They are going to tight for you and they are entitled to every thing I that can be done for them, to every honor that can be shown them. If a few dollars will bring them a little pleasure, you can well afford to sacrifice on your cigars, your candy, your luxuries, a few things that you call necessities, to see that they get that pleasure . 1 ■■ I !' I "1 notice in your court h f use yard, a beautiful monument, erected to the war heroes of the past. Have you ever heard of a monument being erected to the association of American Slackers?” So spoke Major Dreisbach last night and there is a world of thought and truth in that statement. If you are holding back now, just reinember that the men who will be praised and talked about after while, are the men who arc now helping u e nation. The thousands of young men now being drafted from civil into military life should not forget tnat they are enI tering a'new career that for the intelligent and the fit, offers unusual opportunities. There was a tendancy before the war to regard the army from the private’s viewpoint, a haven for the jobless and hopeless. On the contrary, it then offered a promising career for an ambitious young man, and now, with an enormous increase in personnel, the opportunities are much greater. The United States army is the highest paid and the best fed in the wbrld. For those well fitted for ft the army offers as promising a career as that offered in the average profession or business, if not better. Young men therefore, who are to form part of the j national army, or. for that matter, the | national guard or the regular army, should go in with their eyes open and prepared to “stick” if they find the life suited to their taste and capacities Many men unquestionably who never thought of the army as a career will “find themselves” in active service and before the end of the war some of these who began as privates will be serving in command. Drafted men should not look at their service as a lark, an unpleasant duty, or solely as a patriotic duty, but as an opportunity. —lndianapolis News . I DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday, Do Your Best Class —Mrs. Frgnk Fisher. Presbyterian Missionary Society’s Picnic Supper—Waterworks Park. Hard-To-Beat Sunday School Class —Mrs. W. S. Mills. Lord, God of Hosts, be with us yet Lest we forget—lest we forget. —Kipling. Mrs. John Everett and Mrs. Cal Peterson gave a dinner party Tuesday evening for Mrs. Fannie Peterson and daughters, Elizabeth and Mrs. Grace Allwein and children, of Shelby, O. Misses Matilda Berling and Margaret Smith left yesterday afternoon for Rome City where they will spend the week-end at Spring Beach. Mrs. Henry Mayer, Mrs. A. Grlesinger and Mrs. John Spuller entertainer the Reformed Ladies’ Aid society at the Mayer home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Emma Daniels was there and gave the instructions for the sock knitting explaining the requirements in detail Among the guests were Mrs. 1,. C. Hessert and children, of Crestline, 0., who were most royally welcom' d by the many friends made here during the time the Rev. JJessert w»s pa t,,.here. Mrs. Ezra Glendenning and children of Auburn, are here visiting with friends. The family resides here while , the. Rev. Glendenning was pastor of . the Decatur Methodist circuit, and. rhe visit here with old friends is one! of mutual pleasure. ' Miss Belle Allison of New. Y'ork 1 City joined Miss Margaret Brate or J

i * Albany, N. Y„ in a visit here with i I Miss Dorothy Dugan, until next Mon- ’i I day when thq t»- ( o Kiris will return to I New York, Miss Dugan’s guests arp her classmates at Vassar. The trio spent yesterday in Fort Wayne visiting with., friends. Mrs. B. F. Shroyer will entertain ( at luncheon this afternoon for Miss Lydia Kirsch, who will leave soon’ (or Fort Wayne to enter the nurses’ , training class at tffe Hope, hospital j Other guests will be Miss Neola Moy-j er, Neva Brandyberry and Geraldine Brandyberry. Mrs. William Riffle, Mrs. Isaac Arch er and daughter. Rose Mary, spent the day at the WJII Hendricks home north of the city where threshing was in order. Mrs. Frank Fisher will entertain the Do Your Best class this evening. Mrs. Nancy Ferguson will attend the Roebuck reunion to be held Sunday at the home of a nephew, Owen Falls, near Monroeville. Mrs. L C. Hessert and daughters, Margaret, Dorothea and Hildagarde, of Crestline, O„ are here for a visit of a week or so with the Peter Kirsch family and other friends. The son born Monday evening to M.-. and Mrs. Albert Aeschliman, of 214 S. First street has been named Donald Edward. The mother was Miss Hazel Klopfenstein, of Preble, The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors had a fine time at their to cial last evening at the hall. A number of recitations and musical num bers were given by children; C. L. Walters gave a talk; and ice cream and cake were dispensed. Board Will Now Rule On Claims For Exemption 1 < , (Continued from Page One) more than one eand interestingly read by those who look back upon us as veterans. pioneers or forefathers, and thus acquaint themselves with the history making period or possibly with (heir fathers or mothers, brother or ■ some near relative, and in the course of an evening's gathering around the fireside it will furnish the topic of conversation. Its real history making now. The last man of the 301 called by the board this week, was examint d last evening at just fifteen minutes past four. With this big task out of the road the board this morning began on the thinning out and ruling on the claims for exemption. Following are the results of the last twenty-one men examined: 493 — Milo Glenn Boyd, Decatur. Passed. Claimed exemption, dependant mother, four sisters, one brother. 494 — Herman Scheumann, Decatur. R. R. 1.. Rejected by physicians. 495— Victor Amacher, Monroe. R. R. 1. Rejected by physicians. 496 — John Hebble, Decatur. Rejected by physicians. 497 — Herbert F. Reinking, Decatur. Rejected by physicians. 498— Otto Colchin, Decatur. Passed. No exemption. 499 — Samuel Raymond Frank, Decatur. Not present. 500 — Harold Wegmiller, Geneva. Not examined . In regular army. 501 — Charley Barnett, Pleasant Mill. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and three children. 502 — Clifton Mathys, Berne. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and child. 503 — August W.egmann, Decatur. R. R. 1. Parsed. Claimed exemption, wjfe. 504 — Martin Michaels, Monroe. Rejected by physicians. 505 — Chester Fox, Monroe. Not present. 506 — Charles H. Bieneke, Decatur. Passed. No exemption, 507 — Ernest F. Behout, Geneva. Pass ed. Claimed exemption, wife and two children. 508— Harvey Gay, Decatur. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife. 2 children. 509 — Joel Sprunger, Berne. Passed. Claimed exemption, religion. 510 — Harvey Ault. Berne, R. R. 2. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and dependent mother. ' 511— Oscar Meshberger, Linn Grove. Rejected by physicians. 513 —Otto Ehlerding, Decatur, R. R. 4. Rejected by physicians. 513—Varlando Clark. Decatur. R. R. 10. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife. One Man Examined Today. Adolph Reichart, who registered in this county and formerly lived at Eerne, was examined tills morning by Dr. E. J. Coverdale and members of the local board. He passed the physical test and did not claim exemption. He did not receive his notice in time to report Tuesday, the day he was officially called. "THE DANGER TRAJL” “I'm goin’ to keel you. M’seux.” i hisses Jean Croisett, the French-Cree, t And then a grim struggle for suprem- I

acy ensues between John Howland,!. the young American, and the half * breed- The hand-to-hand battle occurs in a succession of thrilling scenes in “The Danger Trail,” a tense tale of the Canadian Northwest, written by J James Oliver Curwood. H. B. Warner j and W. Layisop Butt stage the tiglj|. 'Both are trained atheletes. Both arec 'six feet, one inch In height. Both] 'went into the battle determined to . outdo in realism, if that were pos'd- , ' hie, the wonderful fight in “the Spoil . ers,” H. B. Warner has joined the Selig Company and “The Danger; Trail,” Is the first drama in which he] will appear in K. E. S. E. "The Danger Trail” will be presented by Man- ( ager Parent of the Crystal theatre today. oCASE IS DISMISSED Friends of Ben Trout Come to His Aid. Con -inced that the boy had no intention other than that of taking the wheel out for a little ride, friends ?f Ben Trout, son of Will Trout, this morning secured the dismissal of the case against him in which he was charged with the theft of the motorcycle and he was released from jail where he had been since last Friday night. The ease is rather sad in that the boy who is only seventeen years of age, is ill besides suffering from the injury sustained to his foot in the motorcycle accident. Friends arranged for the payment of the damage done to the motorcycle. Mr. Sautl ine throwing enough off to make it only eleven dollars. The boy stated that in taking the wheel for a ride he did not think he was doing wrong, especially as he had noticed another boy *eturn it after a little trip also. . o— MAY THEY BE EXEMPT? May rural mail carriers be exempt? There is some difference of opinion in construing the text of the postof-. fice bulletin received from headquarters relative to the exemption of rural mail carriers from military service. Some contend that the clause in ’he bulletin applies to the exemption only of postoffice clerks receiving a salary of SI,OOO or more and that the salary clause does not apply to rural mail carriers and those employees named before. To straighten out the matter the reporter has written to Postmaster General Burleson for his construction of the matter. There was error in stating that there is no list of eligibies for appointment to rural mail carriers posisions. There are about forty on the eligible list, but none on the list for postoffice clerks, none having taken the examination that was held about ten days ago. n PICTURES WERE TAKEN Photographer J. E. Moser took a number of pictures of company A as they were being mustered in today as well as before and aftpr. One attractive group was taken at the monument with the soldier lads distributed all over the base, t).je top and hanging on the sides. It ought to be a good one Photographer Ashbaucher, of Bluffton, also took several pictures with his moving camera. o HAD FINE TRIP. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahr and sons. Fred and Lloyd, have returned from a week’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. Randall at Cedar Springs, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Ford at Stanton. Mich. The trip was made in their car with no trouble, either going or coming. Stanton is about forty miles north of Grand Rapids, and Cedar Springs between the two places. A fine time is reported. o CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. John Scheiman wish to extend their thanks to the city firemen and the kind neighbors for their great help in fighting the fire that destroyed part of their property last Saturday. MR. AND MRS. JOHN SCHEIMAN COURT HOUSE~NEWs! Real estate transfers: Philip Wendell to Elizabeth Rose Wendell, part of lot 280, Berne, $1500; Joseph D. Beery to Philip M. Carper, real estate in Washington township, $2500; William L. Keller et al to Menno S. Licehty, lot 26, Monroe, $4,000. BIG DAY IN WHITLEY COUNTY ’Tlnitpil Service) Columbia City. Ind., Aubust 16—A patriotic reception for Whitley county boys who have been called to the col- i ors and an exhibition of American Red i Cross work by the first aid class of ' Columbia City, featured the fourteenth t annual Old Settlers’ Day celebration, observed here today. < o SPECIAL NOTICE , 1 There will be a special meeting if ’ all the barbers of this city at the ,Fred * Hancher.barber shop tomorrow night 1 at 8:30 o’clock. This meeting will he] a very important one and every member must be present. ]

AWES HOLD POSITION AND START NEW ATTACK (Continued from Page One) Daily ihmmerat • Neith. , tin' n " pavy department had any confirmation ( of a disaster to American troops in France. Answering a report that I wounded Americans had been transi (erred to an English hospital, both departments said they had received noth-, ling of any form of trouble for the] I Americans, hut promised to make i such news public as soon as it arrive.-. if not In compatible with the military situation. (By Ed L. Keen, United Press Staff Correspondent.) London, August 16 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—With new emphasis, following publication of the official text of the peace appeal of Pope Bene diet, the British press today answer'd “no” to his proposals looking toward ending of the war. The conditions outlined by his holiness are regarded as indicating a stronger trend of German inspiration than the unofficial outline. The message, as made public by the foreign office last night, suggests the following principal points as conditions upon which an understanding can be reached, guaranteeing a durable peace. Substitution of moral force qr right, for the material force of arms. Reciprocal diminution of armaments leaving only sufficient armament for the maintenance of public order. Substitution of arbitration for armies. Each state must accept the international decision, according to established rules and by subject to punishment if refusing to submit to arbitration or accept the decision. True liberty and freedom of the seas Restitution of all occupied territories. Evacuation of Belgium, with guarantee of her full political and economic independence. As for the Irredenta territory, it is hoped that in view of the advantages of a durable peace with disarmament the disputing countries will be willing to examine each question in a counei'N iatory spit it. . ! The question of the Balkans. Poland . and Armenia to be examined in the same spirit of equity and justice. (By Carl Y). Groat, United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington. August 16 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Wilson is expected to answer the pontiff’s peace ' plea with a statement showing the world why the allies must fight on so long as the German autocracy exists. He probably will receive the pope's note today. According to his advisors there is only one course open to him. They say unless present signs fail, he will re-state more emphatically than ever that the United States wars against Germany’s autocractic system —its intrigue and horros—rather than with any aim of crushing the German people themselves. It is expected to be another bid to the German liberals to cast off the yoke of kaiserdom. and effect a new government shorn of schrecklichksit That this government will reject the pope’s procer is now regarded certain. Germany’s rulers will probably revive the old claim that the hand of every nation is against her people for conquest. But, if President Wilson follows the course his advisers say he will, he will nullify that claim. Pope Benedict’s suggestions for reciprocal disarmament of future arbitration, to insure peace and freedom of the seas met with approval here. They are square with President Wilson's views. But the big stumbling block was his advocacy of a return ’o the territorial status before the war with negotiations over such disputed lands as Alsace-Lorraine and Italia Irredenta. This idea, President Wilson has said cannot be accepted. He will doubtless point this fact out anew in replying to the pope and will east upon Germany's government the burden of responsibility for inhuman practices and insatiable greed. o WILL INCREASE BE GIVEN? (United Press Service) Indianapolis, August 16—Hearing on the position of Indiana railroads for a 15 percent increase in freight rates for interstate traffic was scheduled to start before the public service commission here today. Representatives of shippers from all sections of the state were on hand to present arguments against the increase. The hearings were held in the house of representatives chamber. The rate of increase proposed by the railroads is approxianjately 14% per cent over the scale recommended by the. examiner of the interstate commerce commission, o I DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY BIG.

* ♦ This morning the regular routine was resumed after a four day's off, occasioned by the vaccination and mustering in. A hike was taken this morni ing. although not as long as usual, in I order to get the boys used to it gradually. The drill work was also taken up and the new men who were mustered in yesterday are reported as picking up the work very easily. The 1 boys are about recovered from the esIfects of the vaccination and inoculation and are consequently a great deal more cheerful. Sergeant Watkins was on the sick list this morning, he not being able to eat any dinner. John Debolt. Davis re- , fused to muster in yesterday on account of a dependant family, was given his honorable discharge today. When the soldier boys marched into the court room last night, the band played the Star Spangled Banner, and as the crowd stood and cheered, tears ] came into the eyes of many of those present, it was a very thrilling scene. ! After mess this noon, all the boys ’ who participated in the five designit ’ ed nights of drill before the company : mobilized, signed the pay roll whereby ’ they get their money for drilling. Floyd Cook, one of the Company boys suffered an heart attack at the 5 celebration in the court house last r night and became unconscious. He was carried over to the hospital tent, r where a physician was called and first aid methods were used and later - was removed to his home. He is some - what better today although still cont fined to his bed. r Carlyle Flanders today received his orders to report with fourth regiment S band which is mobilized nt the old fair grounds at Indianapolis, where Company L of Indianapolis is stationed. He has not yet received his transfer from Company A but will leave ar soon as this is secured, probably to i morrow. t it was announced today that there ? will be another Company A dance al i the Masonic hall, next Tuesday nigh’ The former dances have, been such I successes that it was thought anotbei ? could be enjoyed before the boy: leave town. Music will be furnishe’’ by a home talent orchestra of foui pieces. 5 By the way the subscriptions ar< s coming in the boys feel that they arc 3 assured of a good sized company fund a and are very elated over the fact. ) o QUARTET MEMBER DIES. 3 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart receivs ed word today of the death of a friend, Joseph Morgan, at Dayton, j, Ohio, from typhoid fever. Mr. Mors gan was a member of the Amphion i quartet, which organization has ’ quite a reputation through centra! and 1 southern Ohio, having sung in chautauquas and other public gatherings 3 in the Buckeye state. It is the mu 3 sical organization to which Mr. Frank i- Armstrong, who recently visited at . the Stewart home and sang at the s Presbyterian church, belongs. The . funeral services for Mr. Morgan were s held this afternoon at Dayton, and r the remaining members of the quar - tet, with a substitute for their dei. ceased companion, furnished the mus sic at the service. ——l A NEW BABY BOY Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Squier, of rural i route two, this city, report the arrival . of a boy baby at their home this morn ■ ing. He weighs nine and a half pound ? and has been named Ellis Henry. i George was smilingly happy tills morn r ing as he passed the cigars,in this of 1 flee and said every body was getting i along fine and dandy. I LITTLE 0 BLAZE ’ The fire department was called at ' 2:30 o'clock this afternoon to the frank Tecpie storage house on First street where a little loose straw had 1 caught fire. It was extinguished with no damage. The origin is unknown but as children had been playing around there, it is supposed they were the source. HOGS STILL SOARING! Chicago, 111., Aug. 16—tSper-ia! to ' , Daily Democrat)—Hogs continued . their record-breaking price climbing today, selling a . a hundred pounds. .Cc higher than yesterday’s --rd. P ig 3 < Beeves were $15.00-35 t higher. TO INTERVIEW^ WILSON _ ] Press Service) Daiiv n BUSt 16 —special i Daily Dem.o.er U t)-G, Jv . Arthur CapPV> of Kansas wi U leave Chicago ’o- - mgljt to make a personal appeal tv ‘ | President Wilson and the federal Hade comnussiou t 0 take < x *- t h e ....., mines in the country at tablish (air and impartial prices.’’

MAN WITH CHRo N| Catarrh Tells H«w Herbs Made Him ftfll St. Louis, Mo.— “i atn () man, and the g ripi)o , est chronic catarrh, rundown Wo *' ami weakiqipd. i took'an / mediciq.e without help. I re Ironated Herbs and decided Before 1 had taken one bottle « better and after taking two 'to jny catarrh was entirely ’ ■ have gained new vim and This is the statement of j( r '. Sievers of 3822 Page Blvd.’s, ,1 M- Hi» is ouly one out of mam ? lietted testimonials that cont e every day. Ironated Herbsis,'’’® derful combination of organ/! pepsin anr herbal extracts, gu ari ? to overcome all rundown. w ea / j conditions, chroujc catarrh, sleeplessness and stomach troah* Ironated Herbs is for sale at / J & Kohne’s Drug Store, Decatar 1 t? WINTER TOMATOES A , SUMMER pric* Wash your jars; wash rubbers rubbers so rquality. Set empty jars and rubbers hi 5 or water to heat, and keep hot’. FJII washboiler to cover jars i with water. Heat water in washboiler. Use only sound fresh fruit. Place tomatoes in a colander; stJI by setting over a vessel o( | water, covered tight, or boiling water 1% minutes. Dip quickly into cold clean « 118 Remove skins and ■ ores. Pack quickly into hot jars. Press down with tablespoon; adj, water. Add level teaspoonful salt per quiW Put rubbers and caps in posr not tight. Place jars on false bottom o! bpiler Submerge jars 2 minutes. I,et boil for 22 minutes. Start counting when water te to boil. Remove jars. , Tighten covers. j Invert to cool and examine for* ' If leaks are found, change nfe and boil again for 10 minutes. Wrap in naper. Store in eoG'l, dry place. DON’T MISS ANY STEF DOINGS IN INDIANA (United Press Service) Terre Haute —The local lodg- i Elks will be called upon to raias its share in the Elks' million. war relief fund. LaPorte, —The county council I tense at its September meeting" ■asked for a $2500 appropriation: ■ ry on war work in this county. Peru—Authorities of Miami at. rounding counties will take con <; action to enforce the motor law ’ clan of bo-operation ante a- assrtion from the secretary of state. I Fort Wayne-—Denial is made,; Fred M. McCullough that the»® of the city tare losing interest it) coming election. Polls taken in all the wards and effor-'. being made to register all the voters. Brazil —Herbert Crowe, of ib mond, Ind., a graduate of Pm’.'; university, will be Clay county) I official county agent. Greensburg—A freak stalk of was found in a garden here. '- the largest ear of corn were ita six other smaller, but coinpletei' • ed ears of corn, all big enough t® ’ Gary—Gary's first skyscraper. fl ' stories in height, will be erects the Union Trust & Savings The building when completed »i® between $150,000 and $175,000. THE’ THIRD DAUGHTER A fine baby girl arrived at th' of Mr. and Mrs. Janies Colcbi® morning. The babe lias been Monica Mildred and is the third ■ ter in the family. All are IIAVE you H your Car Tire at our bar? prices? If not, in and let us show a real tire. - f" 9 *' * ’ f