Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 293, Decatur, Adams County, 11 December 1917 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except * Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLERPresident ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrierlo cents Per Year, by carrierls 00 Per Month, by ma 1126 cents Per Year, by mai1.13.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter.

Ex-governor Ferris of Michigan will be a candidate for the democratic nom ination for United States senator from that state and if he runs true to form, he will make the boys of his own party any any opposition as well, step some if he uoesn t land. Will you place a lighted candle in your window. Christmas Eve? It's an ancient and beautiful custom, indicative that those who do so remember the story of the wonderful Jesus. This year it shpuld likewise mark the close of the successful campaign for membership for the Red Cross and that society is asking you to do so.

The weekly report of Secretary of War Baker gives the impression and rightly, no doubt, that the breaking of the line on the western front cf Europe, by the Germans need not surprise the people of this country. It 1.known that troops in large numbers have been removed from the eastern front and preparations made for an attack that may prove too strong for the British and French lines to hold. It is believed that Von Hindenburg will make a great effort to gain whatever advantage he can before the American troops are ready to be hurled into the fight. Any victory at this time would, it is claimed by the experts, be but temporary but without doubt the reports from both the Italian and the

1 he Christmas Spirit SUM — LTV mb Z. 9 / Ik X \F s' PHOTO BYAU3OI* USEFUL GIFT SELECTIONS Do not fail to include Warm Clothing for Christmas Gifts, as sometime a useful article of clothing will be worn and appreciated more than some small article which will be admired and soon forgotten. A Suit or Mackinaw for Man or Boy: $5.00 to $12.00 for Boys. $6.50 to $30.00 for Men. Sweater Coats and .Jerseys $1.25 to 8.00. Brown’s Beach Jacket Vest will please and elder man as much as a sled will a boy. We are headquarters for anything that you may desire for a Christmas Gift for mother, brother, son or sweetheart. 6SMMBMDMRB The Myers-Dailey Company. , SUITS THAT SUIT

Wsstern front are discouraging ratkar than encouraging at this time. The Red Cross not only helps those who are injured on the battle fields but they stand ready and willing to give aid whenever and wherever their services are needed. This was again proven a few days ago when the terrible explosion at Halifax, for within a few hours a train of nurses, physicians food and necessities were rushing from Boston to the scene of horrors. That they have done wonderful work there, is told in the press dispatches each hour. You are doing the most Christian like act, the greatest service

for your country, the finest Christmas work that you can do, when you aid this greatest organization in the world If you love your fellow man you will help make the campaign which opens next Monday as great a success as was the recent Y. M. C. A. campaign in Adams county. Can we do it? Wo can.

I SOCIETY j " sot. -fmfma&rassa&Kmcmatat&n H WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Tuesday. Phoebe Bible Class —Mrs. Otto Kirsch. Y. P. A. Election —Evangelical Parsonage. Tri Kappas—Lower Middle Room at Library. W. C. T. U. Knitting Party—Mrs. John Niblick. Wednesday Reformed Ladles’ Aid—Mrs. Frank Keller. . Thursday Evangelical Aid —Mrs. Fred Linn. U. B. Aid—Mrs. U. S. Drummond. Friday. Methodist Mite —Mrs. J. T. Merryman. Christian Pastoral Helpers—Mrs. J. W. Rabbitt. Eastern Star Election and Christmas Barrel Donation. Mrs. Lydia Wegmiller entertained the following young ladies Friday evening in honor of her daughters-in-law. The guests were the Misses Inez Pyle, Irene Reed, Mary and Ora Hoskinson,

Madeline MacWhinney, Isabel Week# and Mrs. Melvin Wegmiller.—Geneva Note. The Research club members went to the library yesterday afternoon and spent the time making surgical dressings, Instead of working in other Red Cross departments, this work being especially needed at this time. This will be continued until at least after the holidays. The Pythian Sisters had an unusually good time last evening, this being their regular inspection time. As Mrs Jessie Burdg is district inspector, she did not pass upon her own temple, hence invited Mrs. Wade, of LaGrange to come and do the same. The social opened with a chicken picnic dinner at six o’clock. The initiation of two candidates and the inspection followed. There will be an important meeting | of the Eastern Star Friday evening

when the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held, also the Matron requests every member to bring that night some canned fruit or jelly for the pelly they will send to the Masonic home for their Christmas. This meeting is the time to pay dues, all take notice. Prof, and Mrs. Verne Knepper entertained a company of friends, last evening, inviting them to meet Mr. , Knepper's brother, Lieutenant Edwin G. Knepper, of Bryan, O. Mr. Knepper, who is now in military service, is a first lieutenant and will leave in about a week for the camp at Chillicothe. 0.. coming here first for a visit with his brother. The guests included Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Weaver and the high school teachers —Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Keller, Mr and Mrs. J. D. Sarig and daughter. Martha; Misses Virgin, ia Cravens, Freda Wehmhoff, Betty Boyers, Anna Rackstraw, Ruth Gay and June Ossenburg. Games were

played and a good social time enjoyed. A number of the girls brought their knitting and worked while they talked. The Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical church will meet this evening at the parsonage when the election of officers will take place. Mr. arid Mrs. S. S. Magley and daughter, Maude, of this city; and the Lewis McCulloch family of Fort Wayne attended a family gathering at the Charles Yobst home in Ft. Wayne Sunday for their sister, Miss Rose Fleming who leaves today or tomorrow for her home in Turlock. Cal. Other members of the Fleming family from here were unable tt attend the reunion on account of the severe snow storm. Miss Fleming had intended to return home byway of Hattiesburg, Miss., to visit with her nephew, Lieutenant Lloyd K. Magley. at Camp Shelby, and then go byway of the Pana :ia canal, but the urgency of her work at home calls her, necessitating the shortening of her visit and trip. Every member of the Christian Pastoral Heiners should attend the meeting Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. J. W. Rabbitt.

when the election of officers will come up. The Methodist Mite society will meet w ith Mrs. J. T. Merryman cn ■ North Second street Friday afternoon.’ Ladies are invited to bring their knitting along. Mrs. Fred Linn will be hostess to the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. This is the last meeting of the year, when final reports will be heard and the election of officers take place. Every’ lady is urged to come. Tho Phoebe Bible class of the Reformed church will meet with Mrs. Otto Kirsch. \ The Reformed Ladles’ Aid societywill meet with Mrs. Frank Keller Wed nesday afternoon at her home on Walnut street. QUARTET AT°M. E. CHURCH

The North Indiana Conference Quartet which was given its name by the action of the North Indiana Conference which met in Decatur 18 years ago last April, and which was organized nearly a year prior to that time will be at the Methodist church tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night. Rev. D. H. Guild, pastor of Trinity church, Elkhart, will preach tonight. There will be a change tomorrow from the announcement of Sunday, Rev. L. J. Naftzger pastor of the Warsaw Methodist church will preach tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, and Rev. C. L. Deßow, of LaGrange will bring the sermon tomorrow night. At each of these services the quartet will sing, and everyone who loves gospel music is invited to be present. ~ROOM~FOR~°RED CROSS. The Decatur Rotary club has postponed its meeting scheduled for Thursday evening at the city hall on acount of turning over the room to the Red Cross society on that evening.

; The Germans Plan Attack t (Continued from Page One) I die age conflict# between Germany . and the Papacy. I The French and British veterans , have taken over vulnerable sectors it , the Italian lines. They have already r made themselves almost at home. Their trenches and dugouts are modeled exactly along the lines of thOse ’ from which the British and French > troops held the German invasion Into ’ Belgium and France to a standstill. ’ | General Pepino Garibaldi, who fol- • lowing the American-Mexican war. ' fought in the French foreign legion, is 1 now fighting along side French sol- '. diers again. He remained in the for'jeign legion until Italy catpe into the ‘ war and than joined her forces. The ■ general had two brothers killed in ths foreign legion. BULLETIN Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio, 'Tex., Dec. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Thirteen negro soldiers were I hanged early today for participation in the Houston riot of August 16. Forty-one were given a life sentence in federal prison, one a sentence of two years and six months and three sentences of two years. Five were acquitted. ' The 13 negro soldiers were hanged at Camp Travis. Corporal Charles Baltimore was one of the men executed. The others were: Sergeant Nesbit, Corporal U J Brown, ('• rporal Wheatley, Corporal Jesse M..or, , Private William Breckenridge (first class Private Thomas C. Hawkins (first class), Private Snodgrass (first ela. <). Private Ira B. Davis, Private Janies Divins, Private Frank Johnson, Private Riley W. Young. Private Pat McWhorter. ——o « CAN’T ENTER HALIFAX

(United Press Service) Halifax. Dec. 11 —(Special to Dally .Democrat) — Morbidly curious who I sought to enter Halifax today were confronted by armed guards who • speedily shipped them out again on special trains which were made up and ready for-the deportation. The burial of the dead is being conducted as rapidly as possible. Volunteer grave diggers are hard at work today. RelieT work is hampered by another storm. Nine ships in th© harbor were destroyed or badly damaged by the explosion of the munitions steamer Mont Blanc, it developed today. One piece of the Mont Blanc lies ashore near Richmond pier. The Imo, B-. Igian relief ship, is beached inside Bedford basin, lacking a fore mast. The Colonne is a torn and twisted hulk. Funnels of the Middleton Castle are gone and her superstructure battered. The Pictcn, munitions carrier, has been sunk in tho eastern 1 channel. The Raguese. Stella Marie ! and Hilford are total losses —the lat- . ter being on top of a wrecked pier. . ] Relief trains from many cities, load- ; cd with clothing and supplies are arriving here.

JEWS MAY HAVE COUNTRY (By Lowell Mellett. United Press staff correspondent) London. Dec. 11 —(Special to Daily' Democrat) —Israel Zangwill saw his dream of a Jewish republic coming true today. Such a separte, independent state, in Palestine, is the great Jewish leader’s hope for the future, as he expressed it to the United Press today, while exulting in the reclamation from infidel hands the holy city of Jerusalem. “I would call it the republic cf Judea, or of Israel.” he said. “It would be an autonomous, separate nation. But I would have it temporarily under protection of some great world power — England, the United States or perhaps all the allies compined.

“None of us who hope for such a nation expect or believe that all Jews, wherever now located, will came to Palestine and live under the new country. RAE KRAUSS WANTS OUT (United Press Service) Indianapolis. Dec. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The state board this afternoon considered the appeal for pardon filed by Mrs. Rae Krauss of Harford City. Ind. She was senten-' ced for the murder of her daughter,' Crystal. Mr. Anderson explained that his daughter had some property which had been left to her by her mother. J which might have been the motive of the crime. Halifax" looter"shot (United Pre**! Service) I Halifax, Dec. 11—(Special to Daily ’ Democrat) —One looter has teen shot iin Halifax. His body was strapped to a post and over his head was placed a sign bearing the words “This was ; a looter." — — 0.... MORE INVESTIGATION (United Press Service) Washintgon, Dec. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A uatiQii wide in-

The Fair Store] Telephone 844 Free livery I A Big Bargain Store I Onlv a few more days until Christmas, and now is the time to the shopping white the selection is good, and our store is the place to com JI Jhe complete assortment. We have everything member our stock is all NEW . go dd JUNK around Bgo, G «l habit and do your trading at the NEW BIG STOKE. — J Candv NUTS, Fruits, etc. Our line is complete. VVe have the largesCZji such merchandise in the city. C."dy will be«~ger in price now. but the sooner you buy the better g oin r| sell Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 pounds ol I resh Soit Shelled ENGLISH WAUnI for 39c and 10 cases of nice oranges at 25c| per dozen._Do.your ordering now. 1 ’ DOI I S AND C?b“ SPECIAL SALE?! Dolls of all kinds? from' the small MOO pretty Pictures. They J dhes to the large ones, and for tamly are fine, nothing nicer, i n JI these TWO TOY DAYS only, sizes, religious, fruits, Tuesday and Wednesday, you can and beautiful scenery buy dolls at the right down low each... 25c 35c, 50c, J prices. We also have some nice iYuT»™ E ?? • I cabs for them from 50c up to $6.50 Some new LIBERTY LAWN, fin, I Beds, Cradles, Trunks, Tables, paper with fiags on the p aper I Dishes, Games, Books, Iron Toys, just the thing for you to Trains, Drums, Fionas, Blackboards, your soldier inends, special, box J Balls, Tubs and scores of other things. Other paper• •; • • ljc ; 25c, 33f J Just come in and see for yourselves- D-t. KER( HIEFS. . FANCY GOODS. 1 he largest line in the city, all kind* Toilet Sets, Comb and Brush Sets, from ; - 5c up to J Shaving Sets, Smoking Outfits, Boxes and Handkerchiefs comply] Brushes. •••••:••• • - • • • • • - - -10 cup Beautiful line of Silk Scarfs, Dresser Scarfs, Center Pieces, Ribbons, Capsjd cy Towels, Towel Sets, Gloves, Hosiery, Purses, Jewelry, etc,J Fancy Trays9Bc and $1.50 Big sale on Aluminum Coffee PeJ CHINA AND GLASSWARE. lators, Wednesday only .. J Fancy Tea, special set of 6, f 0r.... 98c q Fancy Platesloc up to $1.48c This is as cheap as a common Salads, Sugars, Dresser Sets, Cut enamel at today’s prices. Glass, etc. Special! One large lot of Casser- BOOKS. BOOKS! Every one new, I ouels, while they last 15c imfnW - - •-iac up toSf Aver and useful Christmas gift-Wagons, Guns, Shoo-Flys. SILVERWARE. The weather is cold, but we havei We have some very nice patterns in n j ce warin s ( ore and a - f Van Camp s 50-year guarantee Knives and Forks, Tea and Tablespoons. clerks to wait on you. We are rightii We can save you some money on the hoart of the city< and want vw|| Silverware. . J A shipment of Sewing Baskets just !ook us up anG ma^e our store you received. ’ stopping place. Remember our Grocery Department. We have the most complete line in tb city, and our foodstuff is all fresh and clean. Prices always right. Free deliver and satisfaction guaranteed. Give us that next order. ’PHONE 844. THE PLACE WHERE YOUR DOLLARS HAVE MORE CENTS THE FAIR STORE G 0. STEELE FERD BLEEKE

vestigatiou of sugar and coal conditions by the senate commission of manufacturers was ordered today by the resolution offered by Senator Lodge of Mass , and adopted without debate. HOOSIERS-AfTe ENLISTING (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Dec. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two thousand men have enlisted at the state army and navy recruiting offices during the last seven days. Scores of men continued to join some branch of the service before the time limited to volunteer for registered men expired—next Saturday. EXPLOSIVE LICENSING AGENT. Judge J. T. Merryman this morning

AFTER ALL: JEWELRY IS THE GIFT r i acularly expressive of Christmas sentiment. Treasured for its inherent beauty and value, cherished as the years go by for the memories it revives. Our aggortment is rich and varied. Prices moderate, our quality always dependable; w?th d 15.ilw e i d Bra Cel e? Diam °nd Rings and Pendants in laadiustable bracelet 1 m °' test desi « n8 ’ doxens to select from. 7 leu el 1 |13.00 genuine Diamonds, solid Gold Genuine Pyralin Iviry, very best Cut G^ s and Silverware, the mZT quality, beautifully grained in , . both complete sets and odd pieces, c °niplete and up-to-date shoMimt engraved tree in colored mono- Decatur. See our Holiday rams. Specials. 9 - tfT * wi !* e selection of "card jewelry in latest designs From the Til. JE "hIRY STORE. ii 11 ■iirir-irnic Brunswick Phonograph

received from the department of the interior, bureau of mines. Washington. D. C., an appointment as explosive licensing agent for the county of Adams. It will be Mr. Merryman's duties to issue licenses to all those who handle or deal in explosives in any shape or form. Any one handling such explosives must make a report to Judge Merryman on the amount of stock they have on hands. HAROLD GRAHAM PROMOTED. L. A. Graham has received word from his son, Harold, that he will be with them for Christmas. He is a member of the signal corps, aviation department, and has been serving as top sergeant. He has just been promoted to be master truckman, a high I and responsible position. He is lo-

cated at Leavenworth and is mkii good with both feet. I Q Ea.'ly Use of Lead. In Job 19:24 is an allusion to tte use of lead to fill carved inscriptiM upon stone by pouring the into the cavities of the letters to reader them legible and tit the sametiw to preserve them from the action d the weather. Curse of Modern Life. To cat what you like, and all fa T.o, n:::y be a merry life, but it ? :t short one. The curse of m-»dfH so is overfeeding.—Dr. Frank CttM Mrs. W. H. Berlins and daugltt«l Mary Elizabeth, are home from hospital at Fort Wayne.— News.