Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 11 February 1918 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Compant JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary sasssss=si —■== | Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 • Per Month, by mail 25 cents i Per Year, by mail $3.0 a , Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on ( •i pplication. Entered at the postoilice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. ( » SENATORS DON'T KNOW:— Replying to Senator Hit.iicocks speech assailing the conducts of the war. Senator Williams oi Mississippi turned to his Nebraska colleague and said: "What do you know about run ning this war? You know less than J do, and I know nothing." Senator William’s question is timely and pertinent. What do these selfconstructed critics know about running the war? They conducted an invent igarion fur a few weeks which was devoted mainly to taking the testimony of disappointed contractors, and then, without consultation with the president, with the secretary of war. with the secretary of the navv. with the chief of staff or ot any other responsible party of the United States government, they suddenly presented a lull that wrecks the existing war machinery of the United States, deposes the president, reduces the numbers of the cabinet to the status of clerks and vests the conduct of the war in "three distinguished citizens oi demonstrated ability. It is aperent from the speeches oi senators who are defending the measure that unless they are willfully deceiving the public they have never read their own bill and are as igner-

ant c.f its contents as they are of the general conduct of the war. .cv Castle Tinies. Clean the walks. A half hour t work at noon will make the sidewalk look better and so much easier for the pedestrian. It may save some one i broken leg or arm. We have slipped along over icy pavements long enough and right now is the time to clean up. We call your attention to the article in this paper relative t<j your income tax. It may be worth your time to read this carefully for it s

Jjk //W<Wi "T' Hi'i.irii ,ii I COPYRIGHT BY \ f 11 ed v price ac ° J-MR \ ff ■ ■■ —' —ai<ain we talk of Springlime! And—it’s with even more of the spirit of anticipation than last year—for we’ve more to show you than we I expected! v THE MYERS-DAILEY! COMPANY ;!

Ijulte possible that you will have, to tile a report, though you may’ not have to pay anything. Anyway it won’t hurt any to be posted on this very Important law. Yor are either for or against the government. You should be for. It. from the laittotn of your shoes to the crown of your hat for if this countiy loses this war you lose everything. It can’t lie any other way so no difference how you have felt heretofore you should right now get behind your government for all you are worth and in every way. To do anything else is to work against yourself and your loved ones. The ordinary person can afford to buy a twenty-live cent Thrift stamp every day and ou/. t t . do it. it pays comiMtund interest and in .ve years you get it all back. In the meantime you have helped your government . nd you have started a saving plan t hat may be of untold benefit to you ; nd the children in years to come. We are making a special effort this week to interest you in Thrill Stamps Go to your postmaster and get complete details ami then start at once buying Thrifts. Il’s a great plan for you as ■well as for your government. The government needs men to help build ships and they are asking that men in almost e fiery line of trade volunteer for this work. It is just as necessary as to enlist in the army and men who do this will be placed in thc deferred draft list. The ship yarils need not a stream of restless apathetic shirk* rs but a band'of enthusiastic, earnest workers, as eager to serve their country as the men who go to the trenches, need men who will rival each other to drive rivets, realizing that each rivet is a nail for the great cause of winning the war. Men should enlist in this ship building service light now.

JSOGItTY J WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Monday. L Ruth Circle—Mrs. A. Artman. Tuesday Delta Theta Tau—Laurine Keller. Y I’. A —Mrs. Hocker. W. ('. T. U—Mrs. S. D. Beavers. Wednesday. Reformed Aid—Mrs. Fred K. Schaefer. Thursday Royal Neighobrs' Installation. Evangelical Ladies’ Aid —Mrs. L. L.

Baumgartner. Friday. Pocahontas Knitting Club Mrs. G. T; Sterte. Mite Society Mrs. John S. Peterson TO STOP THE HURT We cannot prevent the little unkindnesses and selfishnesses of ethers from hurting, but by promptly applying the antiseptic of common sense, we can prevent them from rankling and poisoning. Because my neighbor has treated me in a manner of which, he has reason to lie ashamed, why should 1 double the injury by irritation and brooding? Let it end where it begun with the doer. —Exchange. When Miss Veronica Anker returned from the young people's meeting pt church last evening she was agree ably surprised to find the girls of her Campfire organization present. They spent a delightful evening. The birthday supper served by Mrs. A. M. Anker was much enjoyed. The birthday cake was prettily patriotic for fror.i its top waved fourteen silken American flags. At each place was a card bearing the name of the celebrant, the dales of the first and present years "1904-1918.” the cards being tied with chossed-logs. the camptire symbol. The Evangelical Ladies' Aid societywill meet with Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Tips will l:e the first meeting of the year and it is urged that every member be there. The Young People's Association of the Evangelical church will meet at 1 I the home of Mrs. Charlie Hocker at 7:30 tomorrow evening. Every mem-! I I tier should be present. The following is the program for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting Tuesday afternoon at [2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. S. D j iflteavers. of which Mrs. John Schug, i; leader ,<no to whi< h all the men. ' tiers aiti their friends are cordially in-! ritetl: Song: devotionals, Mrs. F. F. j

Thornburg; reading. “The Story of Alexis St Martin'*, Mrs. C. E. Horner; reading. “Governor Hunley's Rea sons for Hilling the Liquor Trartic." Mrs. John Vail; voral solo, Miss Marie Patterson; reading. "Alcoholism and Industry." Mrs. C. L. Walters; piano solo, Mrs. L. E. Keller; current events and temperance clippings. Mrs. John Schllg; vocal solo. Miss Estelle Perk Ins; business period; piano solo. Mrs. F. F. Thorn! urg; offering and social period. Associate hostesses are Mr.-. J. C. Hanna and Mrs. Jesse Cole. The Delta Theta Tau sosority will meet with Miss l.aurine Keller 1 ueday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Mosure. <1 Bluffton, were guests of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Mosure. of First street over Sunday. ' Mrs. John S. Peterson will entertain ’ the Mite society Friday afternoon. John Elzey of Fort Wayne and Ad ■ Elzey, of Bluffton, were guests of then uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. ( harle.1 Elzey yesterday. Another guest was Mrs. Elzey's sister. Mrs. J. A. Nieman I of Fort Wayne. The Koval Neighbors will have in stallation of officers next Thursdnv , night. A good time has Iteen planned and all members are urged to attend. Mrs. Joe Johnson, of Monroe, will be sixty-three years of age Wednes day and the event will ite celebrated with a family reunion at the home, when all of the children will be pres ' ent. Mrs. Johnson has been in fail ing health for some time, but is able to sit up a part of the time. The children. whose presence will make the event a most pleasant one. are: Ross and Chester, of Gary: Sylvester, of Farmland; Walton and Mrs. C. E. Hocker, of this city. The Catholic Culture club will meet tonight with Miss' Georgia Meibers. The Reformed Indies' Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred K. Schaefer. 117 North Fifth street. The Pocahontas Needle and Knitting club will Ite entertained at the G. C. Steele heme Friday evening by Mrs. Steele. Mrs. Henry Thomas. Mrs. Joe Cloud. The affair will be a val-

. entine social The chib is in unity | with the food conservation plan, so on- | ly “Hooverized” refreshments will be | served. '• A lovely valentine parly of Saturdaevening was given by Miss Vera < lark at the home of her parents. Dr. and Mrs. D. 1). Clark when she entertained ten couples of Fort Wayne friends. Festoons of hearts and cupids and ar-row-pierced hearts decorated the home and the valentine symbols were aiso carried out in the supper that followed the games of "bunco.” Both games and supper took place at five little tables. At the supper, the place cards were adorned with hearts and cupids. and the shades of the candles were valentine affairs. Prizes at games< were taken by Gerald Holstein ynd i Esther Diester. The guests were Grace and Esther Herman. Margaret McCarthy. tgnes'Getz. Esther Diester. Marjorie Costello. Ethel Zimmerman.' Margaret Huntine. Edith Kochs, ‘‘Jule’j Doriet, Frank Shannon. Howard Weik-, ert. Frendall Ferguson. Frank Goetz. > Herb Berg, Edwin Stahl. Gerald Holstein. Frank Pagler. John Clark. Mr. ami Mrs. A. J. Bo, bay. Mr. ami Mrs. J Harken rider and son. Joe. of Fort wayne: Mrs. E. J Bol.ay. of Columbus. O.: returned to their several homes today, after a visit with thendaughter and sister. Mrs. Will Klep-| per who gave a pleasant surprise last I evening for her birthday anniversary.! Social amusements and a birthda v j luncheon were enjoyed. Guests from : here were Mr. and Mrs E. F. Gas;. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Harris. J. O. Fish or and children: Miss Murphy. Air. and Mis. Ralph Amrine. Dr. and Mrs. D. I). Clark. ATTENTION UNION CARPENTERS There will be a meeting at the hall Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. By order of PRESIDENT. SON IS BORN Eugene is the name of the boy babyborn Saturday night to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gase of Union township FIRE DID LITTLE DAMAGE Fire caused by a spark from the chimney caused a five dollar loss at j the Henry Thomas home on North t Fifth street at nine o'clock last night. .It was soon under control. The fire I was at the frame house in the same lot. where Mr. Thomas and family live. BAPTIST PRAYER MEETING The Baptist prayer meeting v.ill be I held at. the home of Will Winner’s Wednesday evening at ;30. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY BIG.

No Offensive For Two Week ’I (Continued from Page One) j was characterized l.y the Col. gm ( 1 Volks Zeitung as remarkably gratify- " i ing. S U (United Press Service) Copenhagen, Feb. 11 (Special l , Daily Democrat) — Three-fourths of j Finland Is now in the hands of th- ' anti-bolsheviki forces, it was attnoun • ed from headquarters of the \»hio Guard today. H “The bolshevik! red guard however, is still strong and is lighting harder than was expected." it was admitteo. f (United Press Service) t. tßy J. W. Pegler. United Press Staff t correspondent.) With the American Army in France. Feb. 10 l Delayed) (Special to Dailv I I Democrat) An American sergeant. i with a boche bullet In his chest today possessed the only intimate knowledge , 'of how a United States patro. was anthushed in No Man's Iztnd on Friday > ' evening with the loss of five killed ami n four missing. The sergeant is the only survivor of the patrol. He is in a critical condi ' ition and until he recovers the store of the encounter can not be told. II j The enemy, it is known, suffered 1 some losses, as there are indications I that the patrol fought fiercely before it was wiped out. The American ar,i tillery also laid down a heavy barrag ■ i behind the Germans, through which . they had to pass in returning to their I trenches. ' I London. Feb. 11—(Special to Daily 1 Democrat)—A successful raid on Ger--1 man positions southeast of Messincs ' by the Austrians wa reported today 1 by Field Marhal Haig. “i In addition to inflicting other cas- ' ualties. the Austrians brought back 28 t prisoners. I In the Merckem sector, a 'Belgian patrol Saturday night successfully at- . tempted a hostile post. Killing the entire Gt rman garrison and capturing a a machine gun. (By Carl D. Groat. United Press staff correspondent. I Washington. Feb. 11 —(Special to ‘ Daily Democrat) —The peace pact sign ed between Germany and the rich ■ grain country —Ukrainia makes the >’ situation of Rumania, already under severe German pressure, the most ■ critical of the war. That the kaiser sees the hope of clearing away the “Near East" danger gained through: diplomacy, or forcing by arms, a sepI arate peace with the Balkan powers. is indicated by developements of the i last few days. I Since the outbreak of the war the i greatest German worry has been in the Balkans, where the “backbone" of ,'ihe German alliance was constantly I menaced. I With Rumania now virtually forced Ito a separate peace by her complete subjection to German danger on all fronts the whole situation as regards Greece. Serbia and Italy becomes increasingly dangerous. | Austro-German. Bulgarian and Turk ish troops will lie released in large numbers for other fronts, A drive on the Saioniki front may be expected as tlte next German move if Rumania is i forced to yield. I Greece, already demoralized by German intrigue, according to official cables received here, former Premier Venizios might, it is feared, break, from the allies under the strain. Indianapolis. Feb. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Joseph I* McKee i cf Indiana Harbor is the only Indiana man who was abroad the torpedoed •transport Tuscania who Jtad not been i accounted for in war department dis- | patches today. He was a member of ’the 218 aero squadron. The following have been reported saved since Saturday : Ray D. Ortl.augh. Indianapolis. Archie McCracken. New Albany. Grover J. Rademaker. Marion. Lawrence (’. Bell. Georgetown. Clement E. Eckstein. Jasper. Frank L. Crzeszcczyk. South Bend Frank W. Pearson. Mooreland. Charles A. Campbell. Dubois. JUNIOR REC CROSS DRIVE The Junior Red Cross drive begins . today and it is expected that they finish with a complete record. Children that are members of the senior Rid Cross will be transferred tn member-, ship to the junior Red I Toss, by bringing their receipt forms of membership. l Children that are unable to pay the membership fee of twenty-five cents may become members l.y pledging so much service. It is desired that every child in the city be a member. TO MILLINERY CONVENTION Mi.-s Genevieve Breluerkamp and Miss Georgia Meibers of the Deininger Millinery store will leave Wednesday morning for Chicago to attend a millinery convention "cf tp,> j.'jsii hat company The new styles for spring will be shown and a 'study made of them.

Big Offensive Is last Card - II ■ — (Continued front Page One) the mw.ee to • point where they will j 'support unprecedented leases in a ter’rifle attempt to drive through the Franco-British lines. The other is the people's party, unorganized. but to which 90 per cent of the population at heart belong. They oppoae another big offensive and call for conciliation and peaceclaiming even the capture of Pans and Calais, were this possible, would net end the war but would, on the contrary, prolong it. Dr. Dornburg, among others, is of this view. The war party says peace can on.y be secured by fighting. They prom--1 is early peace if the people will follow them. | Thus, the offensive being prepared by Hindenberg and Ludendorff is ' positively Germany's last card. And only on the promise that it will bring i immediate peace do the people agree i that it be played. 1 The French of Verdun and the British of Ypres hold the trump card. Behind them. America has a fresh I hand. I re peat—the Centrals must have I peace soon, one way or another, or 1 the masses will force the government's hand. It's up to France. Great Britain and the United States. I Q - OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ALL GROCERS IN ADAMS COUNTY. While I am in personal touch with all grocers in Decatur, those outside have to depend mostly on the press for their information. While I desire to give the widest publicity to all food control regulations. I cannot accept the responsibility to serve notice upon /every one. Rather it becomes the duty of each citizen to inform himself , ‘of the facts as they may relate to his business or pedsonal conduct. The following rulings are official, and must be followed by all: Flour Sales —No wheat flour shall be sold, unless at the same time an equal amount by weight of substitutes •are sold. Rye flour by recent ruling ' is held not to be a substitute for wheat fiour.. It may however be sold by itself without a substitute. Whole wheat and grain flour, is not a complete substitute. but it may be sold in proportion, of one pound of whole wheat or graham flour, to six-tenths of a pound of the usual substitute. Flour Sale by Millers —Millers and others retailing wheat flour shall sell on the same basis as retail grocers.' Millers who sell wheat flour, without 'an equal weight of substitute is a violation of the law and if the facts are proven will be deprived of their license. Flour contracted for last fall must be distributed in the quantities and with the substitutes required under the rule. Profits on Flour —Wholesalers in flour shall not take more than fifty to seventy cents per barrel profit. Retailers shall not take more than eighty cents to $1.20 a barrel profit. Fiour shall be sold in broken packages for not more than one cent a pound profit and the flour substitutes shall be sold at a reasonable profit over the actual purchase price. In enforcing the fifty-fifty rule you must not extend the limit to. anyone. As the supply of substitutes run short limit more closely the sale of flour. If the grocer has an insufficient quantity of substitutes to equal flour sales in 1 8 barrel quantities, limit the sale to ten pounds or even five pounds to a customer. There still seems to be a belief that the food regulations does not apply to the farmer, but nothing is farther from the truth. The man who has a full pork barrel or wheat bin should obey the law as faithfully as the flat dweller, and any violation of the food regulation is just as disloyal an act in country as in the city. Now remember that only our denial will save our soldiers, our allies and ourselves from a bread famine before another harvest, and I would further say that no patriotic American wifi try to avoid the above regulations. 8. E. HITE Federal Food Admin, for Adams Co. 2 or 3t OSRO BUTCHER DEAD Mr and Mrs. Harley Roop and Miss Elva Edington are among those who have gene to Bryant to attend the fun--1 eral of Osro Butcher, brother of Mrs. Roop, whose death occurred at Kalamazoo. Mich. The body will be taken to the home at Bryant either toilay or tomorrow. He was about twenty-six years of age. • O — LENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY. The season of Lent opens Wednesday at the Catholic church. The services on Ash Wednesday morning will' begin at 7; 30. when the distribution 1 will take place. On every Tuesday evening at 7:30 there will be a sermon and benediction. On every Fridav evening at 7:30, the way of the Cross.

Now Is the Time to Buy | Your Team Harness Farm Harness ’ 7.’.’ ‘ Breeching Harness Our stock of harness to sell at the above prices is limited and we will not be able to buy more to sell at these prices. Get YOLK harness now while you can save dollars. Every strap is guaranteed. SCHAFER HDW. CO WE SAVE YOU MONEY. | ARE YOU INTERESTED I If So Come and Take a Look at the I Fine line ot I SCHAFF BROS. I Player Pianos and Pianos I ON DISPLAY AT I AUTH’S JEWELRY STORE B This is your last chance to buy a high grade £ piano direct from the factory at a factory price. U Save yourself a retail profit. ; Time payments if desired. | C. Baldwin, Mgr.

PUBLIC SALE. I, the undersigned, will offer for sale at public auction, at my residence. just east of Decatur, across the Monroe street bridge, on what is known as the Studebaker place, on Saturday, February 16. 1918, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m.. the following property, to-wit: Four Head of Horses: Bay mare. 12 years old. weight 1400; sorrel mare, 3 years old. weight 1650; sorrel mare. 7 years old. weight 1500 lbs.; bay horse 3 years old. weight 1350. Six Head of Cattle: Holstein cow. 6 years old. calf by side; Holstein cow. 8 years old. will be fresh by day of sale; ccw. 3 years old; 3 yearling calves. Twenty-five Head of Hogs: Three brood sows. 22 shoats. weighing between 75 and 100 lbs. Poultry: 75 ducks. 19 dozen laying hens, including 5 doz. White Face Black Spanish hens, good layers; 6 Plymouth Rock roosters; 12 White Face Black Spanish roosters; 10 turkeys, large Bronze gobbler. 10 geese. Farming Implements: Weber wagon, new; mud boat, new; Oliver riding plow, walking breaking plow; 14-16 McCormick disc, new; 60 tooth spike ftMUI harrow. Case corn plow, new; single shovel plow, new; double shovel plo new; float, wheel barrow. 3 log

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chains, cross-cut saw. forks, pick | mattox. potato scoop, shovels, axes I sledge, seed sower, post auger, rakes, f scythe, harness, collars, grain sacks. j 2*4 tons of clover hay, 50 bu. pota- j toes. 444 bu. of clover seed, corn in . crib. 500 shocks of corn. 4 acres of i corn on stocks, 20 rods of hog feme | 2 rolls of barb wire and other artt- I cles. Terms:- Sums of |5.00 and under, cash. Over that amount a credit of J 9 months will be given, the pun has j er giving bankable note, bearing ' j per cent interest after maturity I ] per cent off for cash. No goods removed until settled for. FRANK HOFF.MAX John Spuhler, Auct. Lunch will be served on IW grounds. 8-9-11-13-14 DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY BIG. COLDS g Header chest— Ar*. _ treated “externally'' !' ‘A