Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1917 — Page 2

1) A I L Y DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rules made known on application. Entered at the postoflice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter.

Let's don't overlook the fact th tt we need that public auditorium for the young people and for the old people, for basket ball games, for drilling purposes, for public meetings. Let's build a temporary one. -e n . j : When the final totals are made for the Y. M. C. A. army fund, it will be | found that old Adams county "went j over the top" with fifty per cent to siare, a record unsurpassed in this! county which has done her full share ] all the time. i To some it may seem that there is but little to be thankful for this year but if you remember that this day now recognized as one of the most important holidays of the year, was establish ed when troubles even more serious than those of today were being met by the little band of people who came across the sea to make their home in the wilderness with its unknown dangers. If they could be thankful, surely we can find something in this splendid autumn for which we can feel grateful. Expressions from various sources here today would indicate that the movement to dredge the St. Mary's river through this county, will not receive a very enthusiastic approvial at this time, much as it is realized that such an improvement is one that must be taken care of in the perhaps near future. It may be that the plans contemplated now are not for the ininicdiate hour and in such case, the organization would no doubt receive mull support. Developements of today’s meeting will be watched with interest. Indications point to the selection -_>f Mayor Ben Bosse of Evansville as stale chairman of the democratic party and if he accepts it you may feel certain that the campaign will be a lively one for that's the way Mr. Bosse does things. He has been elected as mayor of his home town several times and this year which proved so disastrous in many cities, brought victory to him again by a majority of nearly 3,000. He is a live wire, a good business man and a politician of ability, the kind of a leader needed in this state just now. Announcement has been made of the sale of the Fort Wayne Sentinel to the Fort Wayne News and within a few weeks the two papers will be merged and the Sentinel, second old-

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est paper in Indiana will puss out of existence. Thousands of readers in northern Indiana who have for many years depended on this very excellent newspaper to furnish them the happenings of the world, will regret the announcement, but the deal is similar to others in every part of the country. Fewer newspapers will be the rule from this time on and the number which have quit business or merged with others during the past two years but marks the trend. The high cost of material, labor and overhead expenses make necessary such charges that the community cannot support the same number of papers, resulting in the elimination of many. The Saturday Evening Post recently reviewed the situation and predicted that within five years, mon t... r one newspaper in a city of less than a hundred thousand would be th< c.; eption rather than the rule. The new deal at Fort Wayne will give the News the evening field while the Journal-Ga-zette retains the morning field and will no doubt prove a splendid transaction. DeSAULLES CASE MOVES SLOWLY. (United Press Service) (By Hugh Baillie, United Press staff correspondent.) Minneola. N. Y„ Nov. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —For the first time since her murder trial opened, Bianca De Saulles almost animated today as she entered court, smiled at her sister, Arnalio, and looked shyly at the eight jurors in the box. Defense counsel, Henry Auterhart, declared the prospects of seeing her child. Jack, after court adjourned tonight had made a marked change in Mrs. De Saulles. Frank admission that Mrs. De Saulles went to her former husbands home and shot him to death with a revolver, will probably be made by the defense in its opening statement, according to indications today. Immediately after court adjourns tonight Mrs. De Saulles will meet her child. Jack. 5. for a two hour visit in the Nassau county jail. She will be permitted two visits a week until the end of the trial. This permission was gained only after Uterhart had threatened to start habeas corpus proceedings to get the boy. Hms. Errazunz. mother of Mrs. De Saulles had partly recovered from the effects of the heart attack she experienced in court. She may reappear at the trial this afternoon.

WAGE ADJUSTMENT BOARD. (United Press Service) Washington. D. C.. Nov. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A railroad wage adjustment board is President Wilson’s plan to solve the demands of the railway brotherhoods for wage increases. Acceptance of this arbitration principle by the employes' leaders at tomorrow’s white house conference would stave off drastic legislation the president will ask of congress if all other plans fail to prevent a tie-up of war transportation. The wage fixing board, according to the president's advisers today, will be modeled after the shipyard and cantonment agreements between the American Federation of Labor and the government. The decision of the board would be binding. The railroads have accepted this principle. If the brotherhoods also agree to it, there can be no nation-wide strike. The agreement would provide for adjustment of the dispute before an employes’ walk-out could occur.

SOFT CORN CROP "• I Must be Well Taken Care of This Year—Must Dry as Long ils Possible* SOF T CORN FOR CATTLE Excellent Feed if Fed Gradually With Right Proportion to Dry Feeds. A conference regarding the soft corn situation in Indiana was recently called at Purdue University by A. f. Wiancko, chief of the soils and crops department. There is more or less soft corn in all parts of the state that cannot be handled in the ordinary way. In some cases the corn is practically all too soft to crib and probably never will be dry enough to be hand led in that way. J. A. McCarty, in charge of the Five Acre Corn contests says, “Up to the present time we have received 159 ten-ear samples of corn from Five Acre plots located in all parts of the state. Not over twenty of these samples show that they would be suitable for cribbing. The eleven men judging these plots are estimating from 78 to 90 pounds to the bushel.”

Nothing can be gained by husking corn in this condition, unless it can be utilized at once. If put in cribs it will spoil. The elevators are not able io handle it until it is dry enough to shell. Undoubtedly the best way to dispose of it is to feed it as rapidly as possible. On this point Dean Skinuer, chief of the animal husbandry department, says, "Much of the unmerchantable soft corn may be safely fed to cat tie and hogs provided the animals are gradually accustomed to it. This soft corn should be fed out as soon as possible. After the next few weeks doubt less cattle will outilize it to better advantage than hogs. Successful cattle finishing requires a certain amount of experience, feed and equipment. Suggestions with references: (a) The soft corn may be disposed of to experienced feeders especially cattle feeders in the community. (b) The man with a large amount of soft corn and lack of equipment and with little experience may find the cheaper grades of cattle, such as thin steers, cows and heifers, not requj ing much finish, most desirable, selling the cattle after consuming the soft corn on the market or to some neighbor for finishing. (c) The man who understands buy ing and feeding cattle and has the necessary equipment and little feed in addition to soft corn may purchase cattle of a cheap grade and feed the damaged corn, and then buy additional feed and good corn to finish the cattle. (d) Where the farmer has necessary shelter and feed to carry catlie through the winter, light weight, th n cattle of good quality may be purchased advantageously and fed the damaged corn, and then finished later on corn of better grade or carried through the winter for grazing next summer. The soft corn this year contains a large percentage of water and since it did not mature, cannot be expected io give results in the feed lot comparable to those that may be obtained from sound, mature corn. Some years ago a test conducted by the lowa Experiment station showed that pound for pound the dry matter in soft corn and the dry matter in sound corn were of about the same feeding value. Where the corn must be cribbed or taken to the elevator, it can be much improved by careful sorting. All the very soft ears and those showing rot must be carefully sorted out. An odd ear of this kind may serve to spoil much corn that would otherwise keep. Corn is still drying in the field and in many cases it will be best to leave it on the stalk as long as possible. When it is husked, cribbing small quanttiesat a time and spreading out as much as possible will also help to lessen the amount of loss. HUGE WAR COUNCIL PROPOSED (Untied Tress Service) Indianapolis. Nov. 21— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Plans for a huge war council with representatives from every part of Indiana to be held in Indianapolis, were discussed at the weekly meeting of the state council of defense today. The meeting which probably will be held during the second week in December will continue Iwo days and will be attended by a members of the cabinet and speakers of note. Every person engaged in civilian war work in Indiana will l.e asked to ahead the council. It is probable that a general mealing will be beta the first day and sectioned meeting the second day. A committee of five were appointed to make arrangements for the war council.

SWEATERS DISTRIBUTED Eight hundred sweaters were shipped yesterday from the northern Indi-' ana warehouse of the Red Cross society to soldiers at Camp Sherman, 1 Chillicothe, Ohio. This Is one of the largest shipments of supplies to leave the local wareinouse for anyone camp, in the United States but many large shipments have been sent to Atlantic ports for use In Europe —Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. The local chapter contributed to, this supply. VILLA MASSACRES SOLDIERS (United Press Service) El Paso, Texas, Nov. 21 -(Special to Daily Democrat)- An outpost of r >o, (aranza soldiers south of Chihuahu, City were massacred by Villa bandits yesterday according to Americans arriving here today. The men were stationed by 500 grazing horses when they were surprised by the bandits. Not a man of the outpost escaped. The bandits drove oft the horses. ART WILL’ DOWN THEM A dispatch from San Francisco says that Art Smith, aviator, will leave for Washington tomorrow to submit o the war department plans for an aeroplane he claims will surpass anything either Germany or the allies have so far produced. While refusing to give out details, he said aoday that he has evolved his new type of machine, designed particularly for fighting. THANKSGIVING BOX SOCIAL The Preble basket ball club will give a box social on Thanksgiving night in the town hall. They are arranging for music and a big entertainment and the community is expecting to have a very good time. PUBLIC SALki. 1, the undersigned, will sell at public auction on the John Schurger farm. 1V 2 miles west of Decatur, on the Decatur and Preble road, on Tuesday. Nov. 27. 1917. beginning at lb o’clock a. m.. the following prop erty, to-wit: Two head of Horses: Brood mare. 5 years old, in foal; brood mare, 4 years old. Five Head of Cattle: Durham cow. weighing about 1300 lbs., will be fresh in January; black cow. weight about 1200, 5 vears old; roan cow. 5 years old. weight about 1200; red cow, 3 years old; these cowe are all giving a good flow of milk; yearling heifer. Fortyfive Head of Hogs: Brood sow, 9 shoats, weight about 145 lbs. each; 16 shoats, weight from 60 to 80 tbs each; 7 shoats. weight about 50 lbs. each; 12 shoats. weight about 35 lbs sack. Farming Implements: Cham pion binder, 6 ft. cut; Osborne mow ar, good as new; Champion mower 10 hole American grain disc drill corn planter, cultivator, land roller bay tedder, hay loader, Deere riding plow. Bryan walking plow, shovel plows, disc harrow, spike tooth harrow. clover buncher, 2 farm wagons hay ladder, combination grain and stock bed. set dump boards, dump stone bed. will fit on any wagon; rubber tire buggy, rubber tire surrey. 3 sets of double work harness, set of fly nets, set of metal collars, 8 horse collars. 2 iron kettles, Premus cream separator and numerous other articles. Terms—All sums of >5 and under ■ •ash; over that amount a credit oi 9 months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security. Four pes cent off for cash. No prop arty to be removed until settled for JOHN SCHURGER. John Spuhler, Aust. C. S. Niblisk, Clerk. 14-15-21t024

Kidney & Co, (by DR. V. M. PIERCE) The kidneys and the skin work in harmony. 'Hiey’re companions, the skin being the second partner. If we arc anxious to keep well and preserve the vitality of the kidneys and, also, free the blood from noxious elements, we must pay special attention to a good action oi the skin and to sec that the kidneys are flushed so as to eliminate the poisons from the blood. The pores of the skin can be easily clogged, and frequent baths with soap and water help to remove the injurious products that clog the pores. Sweating, by hard work or in a bath, at least once a week, helps to keep the skin and kidneys in good condition. Flush the kidneys by drinking plenty of pure water with meals and between meals. Occasionally obtain at the nearest drug store Anuric, which will help flush the kidneys and the intestines. You will find that Anuric is many times more active than lithia and that it dissolves uric acid almost as hot water does sugar. WHEN A TONIC IS NEEDED. New Albany, Ind. —“For five years I

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suffered with neuralgia of she head and I took everything anyone told me about but noth- , ing seemed to do much good, only I to relieve me at the time. One dav I was suffering terribly and a friend asked me if I ever tried Dr. Pierce’s

Golden Medical Discovery so I tried it, and am glad to say after taking three bottles ot i’ and also the 'Pleasant Pellets’ (which I am never without), 1 am never troubled with neuralgia at all. 1 gladlv recommend it.”—Mrs. J. H. Autekbukk, 40 E. 4th St. Fhe pain of neuralgia is the erv of the starved nerves for food— feed the nerves on pure blood and you curu the disetwe. DANCES ON* THURSDAY - Fred Schurgeis dancing class and regular social dance following at the Moose hall, will be held on Thursday nights, instead of Friday nights from now on until further notice. ' T W T-ts ,

HEARINGS ARE UP To Whom it May Concern: The Public Service Commission <-f Indiana has set down for hearing on Friday. November 30. 1917. petitions filed by Terre Haute, Indianapolis AEastern Traction Co., Ohio Electric Railway Company, Ft. Wayne & North ern Indiana Traction Co., Ft. Waytie & Decatur Traction Co, Southern Michigan Railway Co.. Chicago, South Bend <S< Northern Indiana Ry. Co., Union Traction Company of Indiana. Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Co. for authority to advance class and commodity rates 15 per cent. The hearing will begin at 2 p. in., and will be held in Room 121 State House, In dianapolls, Indiana. These petitions have been consolidated for a joint bearing on the date above named. The burden of proof, as in the similar petition of the steam railroads, rests upon the petitioners. This is regarded as one of the important matters now pending before the commission. The first petition filed, that of the Terre Haute. Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co., was filed on Sept. 29. The commission wrote the company that the installation of the proposed schedule by steam roads was then under investigation and that pending decision in the steam railroad ease, nothing would be done about electric rates. The final hearing on the 15 per cent petition of -team roads was concluded last week and this matter is now awaiting determination. In the hearing of the petitions of the electric railroads, the Public Service Commission affords opportunity for lull representation by all interested parties who may appear in person or by counsel. Public Service Commission of Ind.

DECATUR EVIDENCE FOR DECATUR PEOPLE The Statements of Decatur Residents Are Surely More Reliable Than Those of Utter Strangers Home testimony is real proof. 1 Public statements of Decatur people carry real weight. Whafc-a friend or neighbor says coin- ’ pels respect. I The word of one whose home is far ■ away invites your doubts. 1 Here’s a Decatur woman’s statement. And it’s for Decatur people’s benefit. Such evidence is convincing. That’s the kind of proof that backs Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. Judson Teeple, 70 N. Second . street, says: ”1 have used Doan’s KidI 'tey Pills in the past and they have tevar failed to satisfactorily relieve i me of backache and other symptoms i of kidney trouble.” Price 60e, at all dealers. Don’t imply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills —the same that Mrs. Teeple had. Foster-Milburn Co.. Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. advt PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell at public uc.tion on what is known as the old lobert Peoples farm. 4V 2 miles lortheast of Decatur. 6 miles south f Monroeville, on Thursday. Dec. 6. 917, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m„ he folowing property, to-wit: Eleven lead of Horses: Sorrel gelding. 7 ears old; roan mare. 9 years old; ’ spring colts. 4 coming 2-year-old olts; these are all first-class; 3 roan nares, 9 and 12 years old. weighing ibout 1.400 pounds each. Six breedng ewes, from 2 to 6 years old. light Head of Cattle: Red cow. 6 ’ears old. will be fresh by day of ale; black sow, 4 years old. will be resh in April; white cow, 4 years ski. with calf by side; heifer. 2 years >ld. will be fresh in April; red Durlam heifer, 2 years old, bred; 3 pring calves. Hogs: Six pure bred ’oland China shoats, weight about 10 lbs. each. Farming Implements: Jsborne hay loader, good as new; Jsborne hay tedder, 10-disc Hoosier train drill with fertilizes- attachment. good as new; fireproof McCormick mower, riding breaking plow, rood as new; Case walking plow, Janesville check row corn planter, in first-class condition; disc harrow', 60tooth wood frame harrow, Monarch riding corn plow, good as new; spring tooth walking cbm plow, manure spreader, in good shape; 3 1 /*- inch Rock Island wagon, in first class condition; 3’4-inch Turnbull wagon, with triple box; 3-horse doubletrees for wagon, hay knife, rubber tired open carriage, in good condition; 2 sets of heavy work harness, set of single harness, Reo touring car. with ill modern equipment, good as new; also 3 extra casings and 2 inner tubes; this car is in first-class condition. Good corn in the crib; corn fodder in the field. Five head of young Bronze turkey gobblers; 3 head of young Bronze turkey hens, 2 head of old turkey hens, 1’ gobbler. 1 year old, 3 doz. chickens. Other articles too numerous to mention. Trfrrrj.:—Sums of $5 and under, cash; over that amount a credit of 12 months will be given, the purchas er giving bankable note, bearing interest at S per cent the last six months; 4 per cent off for cash; no! goods removed until settled for. , , A. H. DEBOLT. John Spuhler. Auct. Chas. Magley, Clerk. Lunch served on grounds. 21-27 — —a HERE i* a reijwy | ta t w, n cu , mon .q ,^ n •calp trouble*. Euenia. Barbera Itch. Itch. Cuti and Sore*. Why watte time and nwocy whan B, B. Ointment i* an ointment of real merit? Aak rour droggi*t. If not handled rend 50 cent* to the * 8 Ointment Co.. in Mnttroe Meet U«Mtui, ladiaaa. O

1 hat Boy J 0 Os Jh Y ours Jy WHAT WE HAVE FOR HIM:— Overcoats $2.50 to $7.50 Mackinaws • • .$4.00 to $6.50 Fancy Suits $2.50 to $9.00 Serge Suits $5.00 to $8.50 Union Suits $ *75 to $1.25 Caps $ .50 Sweater Coats SI.OO to $3.50 Our Suits and Overcoats are the same good values we have always shown for the price. Our Serge Suits arc wool. See and be convinced. VANCE &”HITE

LADIES Have you examined our stock of fancy high top shoes? Latest style creations and what is better, comfort is not sacrificed for style. See them at once. SPECIAL To close out our stock of fancy high top shoes, SB,OO, $9.00 and SIO.OO shoes $6.50 PEOPLES & GERKE INO HUNTING ALLOWED During the past two weeks 1 have lost five sheep killed by dogs and from this time on. hunting on either of my farms is positively forbidden. Any person caught hunting on my premises will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. I feel this is necessary to protect my stock. 277-3 t A. F. THIEME -NOTICE--Nr. Noble Younkin, after several years’ special work in the world’s greater hospitals in medicine and surgery, has opened an office at his home, one miles west of Magley. General practice, and Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Scientific Fitting of Glasses. tocsin Telephone.

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MANGOLD & BAKER Comer Monroe and 7th Sts. PHONE 215 Best White Corn Meal, a b0x...,15c Yellow Meal, a sack 15 C Kidney Beans, a can 15 C Pork and Beans, a can 15c Tomato Soup, a can . .. 10c; 3 for 25c Golden Dates, a box 15 C California Figs, a box 10c Cranberries, a qt 13c; 2 for 25c Crisco, a can, IJ/ 2 tbs 45c Crisco, a can, 1 tb 30c Lake Herring, a tb 12J/ s c Crystal White Soap, 5 for 25c Bob White Soap, 5 for 25c Oranges, Bananas, Lemons, Sweet Potatoes, Lettuce and Celery. We pay Cash or Trade for Produce: Eggs, 42c; Butter, 32-42 c. MANGOLD & BAKER TRY AN AD IN OUR CLASSIFIED COLUMN. LAST SUNDAY EXCURSION of the season NOVEMBER 25. 1917 25c to $1.50 Round Trip to Points Within 100 Miles. WINTER EXCURSION FARES To many Resorts in the South, Southeast and Southwest. Tickets on sale Daily. Observation, Library-Loung-ing Sleepers and Drawing Room Sleepers, between Chicago and New York. Dining Car Service. Get full information regarding railroad trips of Ticket Agent, or write F. P. PARNIN, D. P. A. Fort Wayne, Ind.