Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 162, Decatur, Adams County, 14 July 1917 — Page 1

Volume XV. Number 162.

MOHS OF RESIGNATION Reports Say Kaiser Has Abdicated Throne in Favor of Sixth Son. VON STEIN QUITS German Minister of State and War Has Resigned, it is Announced. (United Press Service) BULLETIN Washington. July 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)- Unconfirmed :ttmors that the kaiser had abdicted 'n favor of his son. Prince Jaoqulm. published today, brought little response trom official circles here. While the tension growing from the internal political situation in Germany was generally regarded as probably increasing, it was not believed to have reached the stage where the throne, or the junker control of the government, was seriously threatened. The source of the rumors was Amsterdam. long known as one of the busiest "rumor cities” in Europe. For this reason, and because the rumors have no hint of their sorce, officials were inclined to regard them with exceeding doubt. Why the kaiser’s rumored abdictim should be in favor of Prince Joachim was one of the things not made clear. Prince Joachim, aged 26 years, is lhe , emperor's sixth son. There is no doubt in official minds that the parliamentary revolt in Ger- : many is spreading. The seriousness of the situation as Washington sees it lies in the fact that the reformists con- i Irol the reichstag. Thus they are able i

to post|>one or refuse a vote on the war credits bill. In such a contingency. the German autocracy has two courses left—one, to make some consessions. the other to prorogue the refractory parliament. But In the latter r event, it was pointed out new elections ■ must be called within 60 days under k the German fundamental law. Offi- ' cials did not think it likely the junk- ( ers would risk a general election, with I its certain full discussion of the war o situation. Therefore they believed the autocracy would seek to offer sp°c e ions concessions to lull the reformers, f Prince Joachim is known as one of the most popular members of the rul- v ing family—even more popular than s the crown prince. He was wounded in December. 1914. and was recently reported ill. Berne Switzerland, July 14—(Spe- 1 citl to Daily Democrat)— Resignation of General Von Stein as present m’n- 1 ister of the state and war department 1 was officially announced by wireless dispatches received from Berlin. Indianapolis. July 14—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Various Indiana national guard units will remain at home ’ stations for two weeks following moo-, ( olization August 5. according to word < from Washington received here today. ( During that time they will finish recruiting and probably will be supplied with equipment. Washington, D. C, July cial to Daily Democrat)-A caw gram received at the Chinese em- , bassy todav from Peking announced that Chang and bis entire Monarchial force surrendered in the Chmene capital Jul> 12 Less than twelve soldiers and civilians w» 1 Complete order prevails, the me ( sage adds. Chang had sough refug ln the Dutch legation at Pekmg. lh republican cabinet is ea >ng Tsin. to resume its intei i p in Peking. Paris. July U-=7speeial to Daily „ Thp violence or a Democrat )-Tht bo mbardFrench counter artHl ment stopped a heav centration gunfire in t i< Aho announced that uei Z »r.” 3 "Z N.<y W «>»"> ••• “Vtw'si ««•••'■■ ““ r .=«.». .rUllerylM — Hive ’ln the Champagne west of jLvarin farm we carried out a suewnk «1 * »>—■ .round HIH 3M- < h,re tillery fire.” _ Amsterdam. July 14-(Special to Daily Democrat)— Carl Helfferich,

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i German secretary of state for inter I lor and Dr. Solz minister of Instruc lion, are not attending meetings of .that cabinet, according to Berlin dis p patches quoting the Tageblatt. The newspaper therefore considers reports of their resignations as “defl- , nltely proved.” There was direct confilet in Berlin advices today as to the date of the next reichstag session. One dispatch asserted a meeting would be held today. Others declared the parliament’s sittings had been Indefinitely postponed because the majority adopted blocking tactics, I preventing all business. The main | committee’s sittings have also been postponed, according to belief here. i Such a situation In the rel< hstag Imperils the credit vote. (United Press Service) BULLETIN. London, July 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) The British transport Armadale has been torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine, the admiralty announced today. Six men were killed and five others are missing—none of them military officers. The Armadale was sunk June 27 in the Atlantic. (I’nitpH Press Service) (By Charles P. Stewart, United Press Staff Correspondent) Buenos Aires, July 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) The German minister to Argentine sneeringly referred to Argentine ships which have been lost through torpedoing by German submarines as rat traps. This became known today when it was stated on high authority that the break with Germany, which had long been threatened, is now only a matter of hours. Formal severance of 1 relations with Berlin was expected at any time. i

The German minister was reported to have made his remark to President Irigoyen in the course of a long conference. Argentine so far has failed to receive any reply from Ber lin on its ultimatum that there must be immediate settlement of damages for the sunken Argentine ships and definite promise of future immunity of Argentine's shipping. (United Press Service) BULLETIN Amsterdam. July 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —In a lifter attack on Austrian interference In Germane’s internal political fight, the Berlin Lokal Anzieger charged that an unnamed Viennese statesman telegraphed the German government that Chancellor Hollweg’s removal would be “dangerous.” The Viennese mentioned is supposed to be Count Czernin, minister cf foreign affairs. The attack is probably the reason why the Lokal Anzeiger was ordered

suppressed today. (United Press Service) J BULLETIN Petrograd, July 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —After hard fighting Russian troops forced their way into the village Novica, southwest of Kalusch and occupied the town, the official statement today declared. ( BULLETIN. 1 Amsterdam. July 14 —(Special to , Daily Democrat)—The Berlin Lokal ( Anzeiger was suppressed by the German government today, presumably because of the frankness of its dis- ,' Mission of the peace and parliamentary situation in recent issues. BULLETIN. Copenhagen. July 14 —(Special to (Daily Democrat) —Field Marshal Hindenburg and General Ludendorff have arrived at Berlin and began conferences at once with the crown prince and the kaiser himself, according to official dispatches received here today. This is the second time in a week that Hindenburg and Ludendorff have jbeen summoned from the front to Berlin on the kaiser’s orders. BULLETIN. Copenhagen. July 14—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Chancellor Hollweg’s resignation has been accepted, according to the Berlin newspaper Taglische Rundschau. The Taglische Rundschau is a national liberal organ which has heretofore been exceedingly accurate in its governmental news. BULLETIN i Buenos Aires, July 14—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Argentine’s formal 1 rupture of diplomatic relations with ‘ Germany is a matter of hours. On E the highest authority today it was ’ stated the government has practically decided on this course due to lack of a '' satisfactory reply from Berlin on Ar- ’ gentine’s demands for immediate indemnifications for past submarining!} o and definite pledges of future immuni, ity-

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, July 11, 1917.

TO GIVE TOASTS Three Adams County Physicians on Program for Banquet. OF GOOD FELLOWSHIP — To be Given Tuesday by Wells County Medical Society at Bluffton. The committee on program for the Medical Banquet next week has completed Its arrangements. This is to be a good fellowship banquet given by the Wells county society and (hey will entertain as their guests all of the Adams county phy- | sicians and the Montpelier doctors. The banquet will be at the Bliss Hotel, Tuesday evening. July 17th, at 6:30 o'clock. Dr. S. A. Shoemaker has been appointed toast-master, and toasts have been assigned to three Adams county doctors, and three Wells county doctors, as follows: “The Physician in War” —Dr. J. W. Vizard, of Pleasant Mills. "The Physician in Peace” —Dr. If. B. Shoup, of Zanesville. "The Physician as a Social Factor” —Dr. J. M. Miller. Decatur. "The Physician as I.eader in Reform”—Dr. (’. L. Blue, Tocsin. “Advances in Sanitation and Progressive Medicine” —Dr. J. C. Grand staff. Preble. "The Physician in Finance,, —Dr. E. W. Dyar. Ossian.—Bluffton News.

EIGHTEEN YEARS IN ARMY Charles Battenberg and son, T» 1. motored to Fort Wayne this morning to meet their son and brother. Homer Battenberg, who is coming home from Panama. He has been in the U. S. army for eighteen years and is now with the 19th artillery. He will prol - ably be sent to France. —...—— GO TO JONESBORO Relatives of Late Geo. Maddy Leave Today to Attend Funeral Monday. DIED ON THURSDAY At Albuquerque Where He Had Been But Few Days —lll Several Years. Funeral services for George L. Maddy, former Decatur man, will be held next Monday at his late home city. Jonesboro, Ark. The body will he taken there from Albuquerque. N. M., where his death occurred Thursday

.night from tubercular ailment of several years. He had left Jonesboro for Albuquerque only last Tuesday for the benefit that the change of climate might do. and Mrs. Maddy and their only child, George. Jr., who is seven years old, were to leave next Monday to join him there. His sister. Miss Kate Maddy, cf Muncie, the only one of the family living; and Miss Bess Congleton will leave tonight for Jonesboro to attend the funeral. Mrs. C. V. Connell, a sister of Mrs. Maddy, left this morning. Mr. Maddy was forty-eight years of age last April 21. having been born in Muncie, in 1869. the son of John and Mary Maddy, now deceased. He was first married to Miss Josephine Congleton, of Decatur, whose death occurred fifteen years ago. A son, Winfield, born of this union, lives with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Congleton, and his aunt, Miss Bess Congleton, in this city. Mr. Maddy made his home with the Congletons during his seven years’ residence here, during which time he was a traveling salesman for the hurley Company, of Chicago. About nine years ago, he was mar- : ried to Miss Anna Martin, daughter ’ of Councilman Jacob Martin, of this i city. They went to Jonesboro at once, - Mr. Maddy establishing there the Mad- - dy Ice Cream Company, which he built s up into one of the thriving enterprises -of that city. He was a member of the Elks lodge;

and of the T. P. A., holding a state r.f flee In the Arkansas organization of this order. He was president of the Jonesboro Commercial club tor several years, and was recognized as one of the leading business men of that city. - n SERIOUS OPERATION Was That Performed on Will Hurst —Will Recover. Mrs. James Hurst received word yesterday afternoon from Iter husband, who was called to Rock Island. 111., by the Illness of ills son. Will Hurst, that he had arrived there on Thursday afternoon at one o'clock. Tlte operation on Will was held yesterday morning at 5:30 o'clock, finding that the sick man was afflicted with appendicitis and that pus had also formed In the gall duct. The operation, it is said, should have been performed sooner, and although he ;'s in a very bad condition, it is believ *d that he will get along all right.

NO REGISTRATION County Clerk Hammell Receives Telegram from Attorney General to STOP REGISTRATION For Constitutional Convention—Board in Session Eighteen Days. County Clerk Will Hammell received tlte following telegram from Ele Stansbury, of Indianapolis, state's attorney general:

“Constitutional convention case reversed; stop registration for convention.” The Adams county registration board, which has been in existence since June 22, consequently did not go into session this morning, and there will be no further registration of voters, either men or women for the constitutional convention, for the very simple reason that there will be no constitutional convention. During the eighteen days’ session of the Adams county board, about 1050 voters had registered. HOOSIER BRIEFS (United Press Service) Kendallville —O. E. Michaelis, city clerk, has placed a contribution box for the Red Cross in his office .where voters will register within the next few weeks. Every person who registers is asked to contribute. Peru—For the first time in history, a woman has been named in the hoard of health of this city. Mrs. Charlotte Stratzer-Welsch has been appointed to that position. Terre Haute —City Judge Newton informed John Sullivan, a hobo, on sentencing him to the state penal farm that the bath he would be given at the farm would be worth S3O.

B*-' - ( CLINTON KERR. A late photo of the first Adams pounty hero of the trenches. He enlisted January 1, 1916, and has served for many months as the color sergeant of his regiment. He was at Vimy Ridge but has been back at the front now several weeks He is as good a fighter as he looks in his picture and his friends are predicting further honors for him.

00R SOLDIERBOYS I ——— Five Decatur Young Men Have Joined Regular Army—Leave Tonight FOR FORT THOMAS, KY. In Quartermaster’s Department—Theo. Graliker in Officers’ Reserve. Good-bye, the re off for Ft. Thomas. Elmer Miller, Herbert Fullenkamn,j Joseph Johns, Raymond Gass and [ Clem Kortenbrer, of this city will report tonight to (’apt. Ryan at Fort Wayne and in all probability be rushed at once to Fort Thomas. Kentucky. They have joined Uncle Sams’ regular army, enlisting in the quartermasters or commissary department. At Fort Thomas they will be given several weeks' training and actual experience in fitting themselves for cooks in the army. These young men passed the physical examination at Fort Wayne yesterday and received instructions to report tonight to ('apt. Ryan. After receiving their training at Ft. Thom is, they will lie assigned to regiments in the regular army.

In Officers Resevre Theodore Graliker, of the First National Bank, took and sutfcessfu’ly passed the physical examination for the officers’ training camp, yesterday and was put down on the list as one of the eligibles. He will more than likely be called when the camp opens, which will be August 27. More Men Apply. Tony Hackman. Elmo Smith, Daniel Falk and Bernard Terveer went io Fort Wayne today where they applied for admittance into the officers' training school. (Continued on Page Two) HIS LUST SERMON In This City to be Preached Sunday Evening by Rev. F. G. Rogers. AT UNION SERVICE At Christian Church—Program for Entire Evening Announced.

The union church services on Sunday evening that have been so splendidly attended will continue until the middle of August. It is the aim of the ministers to have each one of the services featured in some special way. The service this Sunday evening will be featured with a special program for the Rev. Floyd G. Rogers, who will preach his last sermon in our city, as Sunday will close his work here. The services will be held in the Christian church Sunday evening at 7:30. Every one is invited to attend this service. There will be a splendid program. The union services are proving to be very inspirational and helpful to the community at large. The program will be as follows: Hymn. Scripture Reading—Rev. Harman. Prayer—Rev. Jay C. Hanna. Offertory.

Special Number—Choir. A Word of Appreciation—Rev. F. F. Thornburg, President of Ministerial Association. Violin Solo-Miss Thelma Williams. A Word of Appreciation by a Layman—Mr. C. L. Walters. Solo —Mrs. C. E. Bell. Sermon —Rev. Floyd Rogers. Hymn. Benediction —Rev. W. S. Mills. Young People's Service. The young people’s organizations of the churches of the city will have their union meeting Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the Christian church, with Miss Esther Enos leader. The following program will be given: Song. Scripture Lesson. Prayer. (Continued on Page Two)

BERNE KNITTERS ARE BUSY The women in this community are going to do everything they possibly can to keep the soldier boys from getting cold feet this year- that Is in the literal sense pure and simple. At the regular meeting of the W. C T. U. yesterday, held at lhe E. M. Ray home, Il was decided that a knitting society should he organized and get to work as quickly as possible! in knitting necessities of all kinds for the soldiers. The Adams County Council of Defense has appointed the following committee to have charge of the local knitters: Mrs. Mary L. Baumgartner, Mrs. Newton McClain, Mrs. Eli Luginbill, Miss Christine Habegger and Miss Hilda Reusser. This committee is to meet Monday evening to organize definitely for an intensive campaign in this community.—BermWitness.

W. J. COLLY DEAD Retired Hardware Merchant, of Willshire, 0., Died Last Night. ILL SEVERAL YEARS Was Fifty-eight Years Old —Funeral Services Will be Monday. Wesley J. Cully, retired hardware merchant, of Willshire, 0., died last evening at six o’clock after a several years' Illness of anaemia. He was born March 13, ISSS.

Mr. Cully is survived by the widow, who was formerly Miss Jane Hurless. There are several brothers, among them being Adam Cully, lately of Geneva. now at the soldiers’ home, Dayton, O.; and Jeff Cully, of Willshire, O. Mr. Cully was a member of the Masonic lodge and will be given a Masonic burial. The funeral will b’ Monday morning at ten o’clock from the Methodist church at Willshire. Rev. Lucas of the Methodist church there, will be assisted by Rev. Myers, of Wren. O. Burial will be in the masoletim at Willshire. ■ ■ —P M . YACHT RACE ON TODAV. <T)ntte<l Press Service) Cleveland. Ohio. July 14—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Yachts from four Lake Erie cities—Buffalo. Cleveland. Sandusky and Toledo—started from Rockie river today in a race for the long distance sailing champion ship of the Great Lakes. The starting gun was fired at one o'clock this afternoon. The first leg of the trip is to Vermilion, Ohio, where the yachtsmen lay over for the night. Sunday morning they start on the second and last leg with the finish at Put-inßay, where the Inter-Lake championship regatta will be held next week. The biggest yacht starting is Capt. Northrop’s Invader from Buffalo. The Spider, which won this distance race last year, will defend its title It is now owned by exCommodore Emil Schmidt. Toledo.

TODAY’S THRIFT THOUGHT Are you wondering how you can use that left over fish, madam housewife? Escalloped Fish and Hominy. Place in a baking dish alternate layers of boiled or steamed hominy (hulled corn) seasoned to taste, and minced fish with thickened milk sauce. Have a layer ot fish on top and sprinkle over it bread crumbs. Place in oven to heat thoroughly and brown the top. Rice, macaroni or potatoes may he used in this receipt in the place of hominy. MAYOBTAIN FURLOUGH Russell Dull and - Fred McConnell will leave either tonight or tomorrow for Indianapolis, where they will try to obtain a furlough from Company A from the adjutant general. Such a step is necessary before they can be admitted to the officer’s reserve and as the boys are desirous of taking the examination before the time limit expires Monday night they hope they can quickly obtain the furlough. If thev fail to pass the examination they will be permitted to return to Company A. TWO MORE FLAG RAISINGS Rev. W. Paul Marsh’has been asked to speak at two more flag raisings. The first is to be held at Linn Grove next Saturday night and the next at Magley a week from next Saturday night.

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.A COUNTY PICNIC I To be Given at Waterworks Park for Boys of Company A Who go Soon I I .. INTO TRAINING CAMP Sunday, July 22, is Date of Event — Everybody in County Invited. A big county picnic in honor of Company A boys, who will go into training camp soon is one of the big events of the coming week. This will be given at Waterworks park, this city. Sunday, July 22 pnd ('. L. Walters, who is at the head of arrangements has had word from Sunday schools over the county that they will come. Every [>erson in the county is invited. The plan is to come after the morning church service, bringing baskets of dinner which will be eaten at one o’clock. In the afternoon a good program will lie given. The program will he under the auspices of the Adams County Council of Defense. At the meeting of the council this morning. R. D. Myers and Cal Peterson were named on the comm’ttee. to arrange the program for the picnic. . Every nook and corner of the county is urged to send representatives to this great patriotic picnic to give the boys a send-off of god cheer.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. Don Andrews, son of Forest Andrews. living four and one-half miles south of Decatur, on the Monroe road, was operated on for appendicitis at the Lutheran hospital at Ft. Wayne yesterday. Dr. Swearinger of Fort Wayne and Dr. Parrish of Monroe were the attending physicians. The young man stood the ordeal well and the operation was pronounced a success.

HAVE INSTALLED Newly Elected Officers of Ben Hurs Take Chairs —Russell Acker INSTALLING OFFICER Mrs. Ruby Baker is the New Chief—Who the New Staff Includes. With Russell Acker, installing officer, the newly elected officers of t'te Ben Hurs took their chairs last evening. The official staff comprises: Chief —Ruby Baker. Past Chief —Martha Hay. Judge—Cora Worden. Teacher —Grace Hoeneisen. Captain-—Bessie Teeple. Guide —Cora Burk. Inner Guard—Mary Cramer. Outer Guard Emma Staley. Arrius- William Page. Ber Hur—Russell Acker . Mother Hur— D. Artman. Tirzah —Naomi Cramer. Master of Ceremony—W. B. Teeple Rabbi—Joseph Orlando Springer. There are two other officers. Mts, Artman as scribe, and Mrs. C. Burk, keeper of tribute, who hold office for . a year and consequently held over. ~FLAG-RAISING SUNDAY Will be Held Tomorrow at Rockford, Ohio An error was made in the write-up in this paper last evening in giving the time of the Rockford Hug raisi.ig. This will be held tomorrow, instead of having been held last Sunday, as st lied through error. Rev. Marsh, of this city, will be one of the speakers. - —o TODAY'S THRIFT THOUGHT Do you throw away “ham gravy” or bacon fat. madam housewife, because it is too greasy for ordinary use? Here is away suggested to make it blend into soups or gravies inst r of floating as a gravy layer on top. Stir into each two teaspoonfuls of melted grease one-half tablespoon of flour. The mixture will blend easily into ’ milk soups, stock soups, sauces or gravies and give an appetizing flavor.