Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 169, Decatur, Adams County, 16 July 1919 — Page 4

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DAILY DEMOCRAT —“E“ Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates By Government Order Cash In Advance. Ono Week, by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier $5.00 One Month, by mail 35 cents Three Months, by mail sl-00 Six Months, by mail $1.75 One Year, by mail $3.00 One Year, at office $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the pos toffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The Indianapolis News, partisan republican paper as it is, evidently cannot stand tor the “horse play” of those senators who are using their efforts and position in hindering the immediate ratification ot the peace treaty and in the following editorial gives vent to its feelings: “The country will find it hard to tolerate the blocking of progress in the consideration of the peace treaty by a few egotistic senators who would rule or ruin—or rule and ruin. Perhaps it would be better for the rest of the senators to proceed with the work that is before them, and leave the last ditchers to flock by themselves, and, if they wish, to start the new and exclusive party that has been threatened by Mr. Borah. These men can not kill the treaty, and it is useless to waste time on them, because the country has decided, and made its decision definitely known, that the treaty shall not be killed. In this connection it may be said that plans to strike out any part of the treaty may as well be abandoned, as such action would necessitate the return of the agreement to the peace conferees for further consideration, and result, in months of further delay. Senator Lodge is in a rather difficult position, resulting principally from his own political indiscretions, and he can not remedy it by radical action in opposition to popular sentiment.” The state highway commission does know how to build expensive roads and spend “gobs” of money. Contracts have been let by them for the building of five state roads, nearly all down in the southern part of the state or leading’to Indianapolis, at a cost of over seven hundred thousand dollars. Some money for five roads. To build these roads the money heretofore returned to this county for the auto licenses together with the spe- ■ cial highway tax will be used and ■ how many of the Adams county resi- ( dents will ever have a chance to see them, much less get any good out of them. If the state tax board refuses to ( approve the building of macadam . roads in this county, the taxpayers ] in the different townships can figure ' that they are helping to build those 1 i t five roads that cost over seven hun- 1 ; dred thousand dollars. < -■ . ■ < Seven hundred thousand dollars to 1 build five roads down in the southern ■ ’ part of the state. That’s going some ’’ and the tax-payers of this county can’t see where they are going to de-' rive one cent of benefit from them. WITH SENATORS (Continued from page one) ment was made in his last speech to the senate. This proposal was reiterated through Senator Hitchcock who said Wilson would receive members of the committees on 24 hours' notice. No response forthcoming from the committee today's an Bounce at the white house resulted. Announcement of the itinerary o: the president’s nation-wide speakin; tour is evidently being held up unti the business of telling the senator: about Paris proceedings is disposet of. Washington, July 16.—(Special t< Daily Democrat) —President Wilsor was understood today to have start ed work drafting the speech he will make to the senate in presenting for ratification the agreement whereby

p SOCIETY t Club Calendar | Queen Esthers Cecile Andrews. The Queen Esthers will meet this t evening at 7:30 with Miss Cecile Andrews. Wednesday. Reformed Ladies' Aid Picnic — Waterworks’ Park. Thursday. j Loyal Daughters’ Class — Misses , Bertha and Zelma Fuhrman. ) Epworth League Social—M. E. ; Church. > Evangelical Aid —In Church Basei ment. s Baulist Aid —In Connection with Picnic in Jones Grove Friday. , Philathea Class —Ruby Miller. Friday. Christian Ladies’ Social — Noah Mangold Home. D. Y. B.—Mrs. Ben Hoagland. The D. Y. B. class will meet with Mrs. Ben Hoagland Friday evening. Saturday Ever Ready Class Two-cent Supper—K. of P. Home. The Faithful Followers class of Eobo M. E. church met at the home of Rev. Stevenson Friday evening. A program of songs, prayers, readings, and the missionary lesson was given. A letter from Mrs. John Troutner was also read telling of the trip to Washington, where they expect to make their home. After the business meeting the evening was spent in a social way. Contests were given and Misfe Louise Colter and Mrs. Anna Bunner won the prizes. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Gladys Tumbleson. ♦ Misses Zelna Steveps. Effie Patton, Neva Brandyberry, Doris Devoss, Decatur girls who are attending school at Angola, were guests of a week-end house-party given by Miss Blanche McCrory at the McCrory cottage. at Lake James. Miss Cecile Andrews, the new president who succeeds Miss Ruth Parrish, entertained the Queen Esther Circle last evening >at her home. Interesting accounts of conventions and centenary celebrations were given first hand. Miss Victoria Mills had the report of the convention held recently at Ft. Wayne, while the Misses Gladys Graham. Helen and Dorothy Walters gave splendid word-pictures of the centenary which they attended at Columbus. 0.. dwelling on the special features of the exhibits. Plans were made for the coming year, including the raising of the centenaryapportionment. The local Queen Esther Circle carried off the district flag again this year, awarded at the convention, as reported by Miss Mills, for having the best record, making the greatest number of points in excellence. * The Kekionga Camp Fire girls will have a refreshment stand at the Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson corner. Saturday afternon and evening, and extend a special invitation to the public to buy their “sweets” at their stand. ♦ A most enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Weidler, five miles east of the city, Tuesday evening, when the members of the Calvary chureh choir sprang a complete surprise, on the daughter, Miss Emma. Wishing to show their esteem and appreciation of her services, which she rendered them at their recent children’s day entertainment, they decided to give the little surprise, and the members of the choir with their families numbering twenty-two. arrived with plenty of ice cream and cake. They found her seated at the piano, playing and singing, where she had been lured by one America and Britain are bound to aid France against unprovoked German aggression. With senate debate over the peace treaty and the league of nations already hot, the president is making I ready to inject into the controversy I I issues which probably will increase , the feverishness of the argument. vj Just when he will appear before ‘ the senators with the agreement is ’ . problematical and it is believed deg pends largely on the developments i- in the present debate. At the mo i ment which is considered most op >f portune for another speech in behal S of the settlement at Paris, the Pres R, ident's friends look for him to go t ' s .the capitol. ! d Before starting om his trans, cm tinental tour the president is expec ed to have a long conference wit o Secretary Lansing — enroute hotr n from Paris —to learn from him th t- present feeling in Europe and brin 11 up-to-date rhe information he will us r in his speeches appealing for su; y ort for the covenant and treaty.

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who preceded the others thereby mak ing the surprise more complete, a; she was not aware of their presence until they walked into the room where she was. The evening was spent with piano music and singing p and a number of lively games were played in which all took a part. The refreshments of ice cream, cake and homemade cracker jack were enjoyed by all. The ladies presented Miss Emma with a beautiful crystal water set. Among those present were two returned soldiers. Artie Jackson who s spent eight months overseas, with 40 days on the front, and Ivan Shifferly, !. who also spent several months overseas; gave a few military exercises • during the evening. Others present were, Mr. and Mrs Otis Shifferly, Mr. i and Mrs. Walter Koos, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller, Mrs. E. W. Jackson, Doris Shifferly, Fay Jackson, Helen and Genevieve Koos, Rolland Miller, Fred McGill, Glen Jackson, Charles ! Lichtenberger, Dale Koos, Royal Miller, Gerald Koos, Donald Koos, and Eldrid Shifferly.—Contributed. i ’ ' ~ ’ SECOND MEETING % ♦Continued from Page One) arranged to meet for thought and prayer about these matters and they offer you a very warm invitation to join them. the topics discussed will be: “The Religious Character of O-ur Allied Leaders”; “The signs of God’s Hand in the Victory”; “Conditions in Our Own Country that Lead to War”; “The Way that Leads to Peace.” Miss Annette Moses, Mrs. Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Perkins, Rev. A. H. Saunders and others will take part. This is the second meeting on the same theme, and is arranged by request of several who found the first meeting vitallyinteresting, Meet at the Presybterian church at 7:45 prompt. STOP! LOOK!! LISTEN!!! Green lawn, nice trees, Beautiful spot, lots of breeze, Plenty cool, but no sneeze. Good pals, Presbyterian C. E.’s, Hot buns and juicy “wee-nees,’ Glad hand at Mr. Lutze’s. —Watch for more. SHORTER SKIRTS (Continued frim Page 1) , one insists on eight yard scenery, they say, somebody else has got to stay at home. And all this because: 1. The silk worms have joined the bolsheviki. 2. Planters are growing watermelon, or something, instead of cotton. 3. Wooly lambs are breaking altitude records. 4. He who toils is getting to be an uncertain commodity. But this only scratches the surface for it was flatly predicted by manufacturers there will not be enough material for five years. Consider the possibilities of this if there is an annual revision upward. Fur men here for the annual million dollars auction are less pessimistic, fortunately. The fur market is strong, they say, with everything from weasels to silver foxes in demand. Just now the girls are wearing lots of martene, it was reported, the temperature having reached the 90’s. Martene is not au fait under 90 degrees. AFTER FOOD COMBINE (United Press Service) Chicago, July 16. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Federal investigation of an alleged $100,000,000 food combine here was under way today by Charles F. Clyne. United States district attorney Charles F. Moore, of Washington. Clyne said there was evidence of a great trust of producers, canners and distributors operating in this territory and extending its activities to all parts of the country. : This combination, Slyne said, con-' trolls peas, beans, tomatoes, aspara gus and all kinds of canned fruits, vegetables, milk and meats. Impetus was given the investigation by ’ receipt of ford that notice had been sent out of a 15 per cent, increase on future deliveries. s WOMEN OPEN CAMPAIGN _ (United Press Service) 8 Chicago, July 16. —(Special to Daily > Democrat)- -Eighteen women — distil- rict chairmen—today had laid plans If i for the opening of the republican fall campaign for the presidential to race. Meeting here as representatives of 45,000 women voters, a uni m- form method of organization was ct- adopted for every county, precinct th city and ward. ne Co-operation with male members o he the G. O. P. was the keynote of ad ng Jesses by Mrs. Medill McCormics se wife of the Illinois senator aad Mrs ip-, Fletcher Dobyns, chairman of th . meeting. *

‘ THE COMMITTEE WANTS MORE COPY (Continued From Page One) g Senator Hitchcock, administration e leader, who was prevented from seee Ing President Wilson yesterday by J the stormy session on the league, g hoped to go to the white house to rer cetve information in refuting arguo merits of league opponents. o Interest continued to center in the B probability of a cal) by the foreign ’ relations comittee at the white house. Indications today were that no defig nite action will be taken on this until the reading of the peace treaty in committee has been finished. By that time it will be apparent what clauses ’ need legislation, it was pointed out and the committee will be better able ’ to decide whether it will be neces- ' sary to question President Wilson. The situation today remained about ’as it has been for ten days. Some advocates of reservations to the treaty were discouraged, except with regard to some "interpretative” phrases to be inserted in the resolution of ratification. The Shantung settlement appeared today to be a weak spot in the treaty. * But even though the hostility to this clause is very great, administration senators declared that when the country understands that a reservation on this point might be taken in Japan as a serious affront, the pres1 sure which will be brought to bear ’ on the senate will insure acceptance even of Shantung. I Injections of Shantung into the ’ debate has livened it. The discussion ■ will be continued Thursday when I Senator Borah will again call up his ’ resolution regarding the alleged pro- ■ test against the Shantung decision, said to have been filed with President Wilson by Lansing, White and Bliss. Senator Sherman and possibly Senator Lodge are expected to discuss the Shantung clause at length. ABOUT TOWN Mrs. Frank Snyder and daughter. Nola, visited in Ft. Wayne today. Miss Portia Thomas spent the day in Ft. Wayne. Mrs. Nellie Craig, of Berne, was here today on business. J. I. Robertson. Wabash banker, was here yesterday on business. William Scherer, of Monroe, has returned from Uie hospital in Fort , Wayne where he underwent an operation for the removal of an inward goitre. , Tim Corbett, Jr., has taken a position as clerk at the Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson Clothing store. Miss Mary Moses returned yester- . day from Pittsburg. Penn, where she spent four weeks with friends i following the completion of her year’s ocurse at Lake Erie college. Much s of the time in the four weeks was - spent in the hills surrounding the i city. She enjoyed the vacation much ‘ and is feeling fine. Mrs. Nellie Craig, of Berne, was here today on business. Simon Bernstein, of Spring Valley. ■ 111., who visited here with his brotht er, I. Bernstein and wife, left this 1 noon for Plymouth to visit with ' friends. Mrs. Belle France, who visited 5 with her sister, Mrs. H. L. Conter. ' left this morning for her home in ’ Alliance, Ohio. She was ; accompanied to Fort Wayne by her nephew, France Conter. Mrs. Dan Beery and grandson, Harry Dailey, spent the afternoon in Ft. Wayne. r — — f TO ELIMINATE “HEN” BOARDERS > _______ i One pullet in the Barred Rock flock . at Purdue University laid 192 eggs in . her first year while a cull from the same flock produced 83 eggs for the f same period. Hens of this low pro- . ducing type, which become boarders , for a part of the season, are the kind . that the poultry department of Purdue University intends to eliminate ■ from the flocks of the state in the culling campaign which is to be. conducted through August and September. GOES TO HUNTINGTON 1 Fred Hancher who has served in this city as Chief of Police for some time, and woh resigned last, night at the meeting of the city council, left for Huntipgton, Indiana, where he /1 has accepted a position in the Miller -jßarber Shop. s — > TRUTH SET FORTH i i- (Continued from page one) i- contestable from date of issue. The B 'Only you can lose your insurance t,|is by failing to pay your premiums. | Freedom From Taxation.—Neither 5f you nor your beneficiary will ever d- have to pay a cent of taxes on the k. proceeds ct your government insur■s. ance. tie ( Payment of Premiums.—You may I pay by the month without having to

l EVERYTHING I in Summer Haberdashery I For the vacation man as well as for the man who doesn’t get away this year—lor sports, autoing and dress. No shirking in the making, and hence no disappointment in the looks and wear. Palm Beach and cool Cloth Suits, Straw Hats, Shirts in all the new fabrics, Hosiery in all the new colors, Beautiful Neckwear, Trunks, Suit Cases and Traveling Bags. Call in our store and let us fit you out before you start on your vacation. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers For Men and Boys.

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I Special, Fresh Salted Peanuts, lb 15c 1 I ; Checker Pop Corn, per pkg 5 C *II The Morris 5-10 c Stores [ J I With Variety Department. |1 i Big Harvest Sale : which we are having will end : Saturday, July 19th :: I : Some of the Special Vaues on sale different days " I I during the rest of the week. I ; We reserve the right to limit quantities. I : SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 16th ! I • All 10c Embroidery, yard 5c I ■ Plain White Napkins, 50 for 5c ■ ■ I • Fresh Salted Peanuts, lb 15c ; I ■ SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY, July 18th I Cedar Oil Polish, 3 bottles for 25c i i Tooth Picks, 3 boxes for 10c i! ! Children's Dresses, all sizes, your choice, each.. 68c ! i ; BIG BARGAINS ALL DAY SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY, JULY 19th ; THE ENDING OF OUR BIG HARVEST SALE ;; ; 8 in. Fancy Decorated Salad Dishes, each 19c ;; ! Fancy Baskets, all sizes, choice 48c ! ■ Stone Slop Pails 59c ■ ■ ; Brooms, special at 2p. m., 1 to customer 39c ! ■ Soap, P. & G., 3 bars to a customer, bar 5c ; Curtain Goods, 20c value, yard 10c ;; ! Screen Wire, all widths, ’/$ yard 10c H . Mhite Cups and Saucers, each piece 10c ” I White Dinner Plates, six 84c ' : Children’s Dresses, big value, $1.48-$1.24-98c at 68c : 10 qt. Milk Pail, each 48c - ; 12 qt. Milk Pail, each . 58c ' - ; 11 qt. Milk Pail, each ..... ’ ’’.... 63c ; ■; 40 ft. Wire Clothes Lines, each 10c ; ;; Chiidren’s Parasols, each 48c ;; Ladies’ Hose, 2 pair for 25c ;; !; Men’s Hose, 2 pair for ‘‘’ 25c ;; ; Men’s Wash Ties 10c '; ; Large Assortment of Hammers ..’.'..’.’.'... .. . 10c ' ; Glass M ater Pitchers, each 17c " ; 24 in. Hand Saws, 24c !! ; Shelf Paper, 15 ft., for..'' ’’ ' ’’’’ ’’' ’' ’' ’ ‘'. 5c !I ‘ Jobber Heels, all sizes, pair .. 10c 2 ; Wash Boilers, copper bottoms .... ... 98c :: . Glass Mater Tumblers, 3 for 10c - : J'-b’te Line hashing Powder, 3 for .......... 10c " , Light House Cleanser, 3 cans 10c + ; SPECIALS BOUGHT AT THIS SALE $ ; M ill be delivered free with an order of SI.OO or over | I °t merchandise * iThe Morris sc-10c Stores?