Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 169, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1917 — Page 1

Volume XV. Number 169.

QUITS TARNOPOL E--Russian Force Evacuates the Galacian Stronghod Without Struggle. SITUATION IS GRAVE Minister Kerensky Faces the Hardest Task He Has Yet Encountered. (United Pfprr Service) London, July 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Russians ha v e evac uated Tarnopol, the Galician strong hold, without a struggle, according to reliable information received here late today. (United Press Service) Washington, July 23-(Special to Pally Democrat)—Kerensky faces the almost superhuman task of saving the entire Russian front in the face of a strong German onslaught by picked regiments, the Russian ambassador stated today. He frank,ly admitted the situation was very grave. The Germans are concentrating large forces at the ten mile break in Russian line in Galacia and are preparing to follow up fb“ advantage to the utmost, a cable received at the etn- ' bassy stated. (By Henry Wood. Vnited Press Staff , Correspondent) , With the French Armies in the ( Field. July 23—(Special to the Daily , Democrat I—Germany has found the Chemin Des Dames another Verdun. To today, five columns of continu- 1 out. herculean assault by the crown prince’s troops have brought them ' nothing except losses unequalled by 1 ‘ the German troops since the attack i 1 ion Xattx. in April. 1916. From the > I viewpoint of quantity and quality of I ; effectives employed, the endless sue- > teession of the attacks, fierceness of i ' the twenty-four-hour a day fighting L and the German losses, the Chemin i I Des Dames fighting has not been • ■Equalled since that Verdun campaign ( faround Vaux. 1 ' The unyielding resistance of the f (French must also have brought just £ las bitter reflection to the Germans j as they felt at Verdun. There is ev- t ! ery indication that the enemy staged f I its assault on Craonne. the Calfornie j casemates, Hurtebise. Carny and f Bray with the idea that the crown prince would he able to telegraph the ( reichstag by Thursday the news of a ’’great victory” on the western front. (By William Philip Simms. United Press Staff Correspondent) ( With the British Armies in the Field, July 23—(Special to Daily a Democrat)— Forty German airplanes ] brought down in five days is one indication of the frenzy of nervousness with which the Prussians are trying to find out what Field Marshal Haig . is preparing for them ( The complacency with which Ger-. man Chancellor Michaelis announced his satisfaction with all things mill- ’ tary is not apparent today on the west front. The curiosity of boche planes is just one indication of a deep-rooted I apprehension that Haig is preparing < another stroke. Just where this may I come is worrying the Germans. All along the front the Germans are lavishly using up their shells. I Barrage fire starts at the slightest I movement in the British trenches ] Big gun shells systematically >u. ] blindly search out supposed despots ; back of the lines. Particular apprehension is shown among the sand dunes on the Belgian coast where Germany recently won again. u the same apprehension shows in no neglect of fire through the Lens, Los, Armentieres, Wytschaete or

« Ynres sectors. ' Everv night the Germans attempt raids. The fact that their losses in Bhese excursions are steady an. I large does not deter them. * Prisoners related today that ope commander had ordered there wodd be no further leave granted of his Bavarian troops until his men ha by raids had fully identified the, Brd ish troops opposite. One other com wander announced a reward of the iron cross and a fortnights leavj with twenty marks as a prize to any patrol which would bring in a Brit Isher, dead or alive. I up in the air the boche P “"* 8 keep incessantly busy. There ts the co ordination of curiosity by artille y, infantry and air forces. [ London. July to Daily r Democrat) —Russia s grave*

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was being reached today. Dissatisfaction I nthe army, abetted by pacifist organizations of suspicious pro I German Inclinations and open muI tiny of troops, was permitting Ten tonic tropos to advance unhindered At home, the same pacifist elements were conspiring to oppose the government. Premier Kerensky has left for the front, according to Petrograd dis patches, alive to the imperative ne cessity of making the mutinous sol diers reform their ranks and fight to repel the Invading Teutons. The gov ornment has issued a powerful appeal t othe people appealing for unity and declaring "the fateful hour has struck."

German troops are now already established in lhe suburbs of Tarnopol and all the ground ganied by General , Korniloff's offensive has been lost. Moreover, the steady retreat of Russian mutineers on other parts of , the Galacian front threatens long established Russian positions. The kaiser has left Berlin for the astern front to stimulate his troops to renewed activity. Berlin claims of today detailed yielding “under pressure" of the whole Sereth line. The retreat of the Russian troops ocer a front of thirty odd miles was I announced. (United Press Service) BULLETIN Washington, July 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Captain J. B. White Kansas City, member of the Unit 'd States shipping board has tendered his resignation to President Wilson. It will be accepted. White constituted the add man on the hoard of directors which gave Denman the balance of power in meetings covering the respective Goethals and Denman ship building proposals.

(United Press Service) (By John H. Hearley. United Press Staff Correspondent.) Rome, July 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Naming of Dr. Michaelis as German chancellor shows there is no hope of Germany democratizing herself, in the opinion of Signor Bissolati, member of the Italian war cabinet and minister, without portfolio. "His speech,” Bissolati said is an interview for the United Press today, "has caused a collapse of the illusions of those who were expecting that Germany herself would find strength to correct her own defects. The outside action must be applied by the allied nations. It must be applied in the interest of the international well-being, founded on the principles or right and justice. These aims necessarily means we must repress all brutal, aggressive instincts of domination which Germany manifests." (United Press Service) BULLETIN. Paris. July 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Extremely violent attacks were again launched by the Germans against the French lines about t’raone last night. The war office today announced that the enemy penetrated French first line posistlons on Craonne plateau. Later they were driven out by strong counter-attacks, except from positions held on a small portion of California plateau. The fighting lasted until late in the night, the official statement said. The Germans returned to the attack after being driven from the trenches first captured but were unable to dislodge the French forces.

(United Press Service) (By William G. Shepherd. United' Press Staff Correspondent.) Petrograd, July 22— (delayed) via | London. July 23— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Rioting in Petrograd his spent itself out in small sporadic demonstrations. The last street clash re|M>rted was early Saturday morning in the neighborhood of the tyourse. There anarchists turned machine guns at newly arriving troops. The government’s spy hunt was continuing vigorously today. Evidence was obtained showing that Madame Bumenson. identified as one of the principal German agents in Russia, had an account of one million marks (about $230,000) in Russian binks. During June she spent 750,000 rubles (about $375,000) in propaganda work. Kronstadt, center of the mutineering sailors, is entirely cut off from the world From an officer just returned it was learned today that the sailors families are now repenting of their satisfaction. •■Thank God,” they were quoted is saying, "we finally know what sort f people the Bolshevikis are—to coax us to Petrograd and then turn the machine guns on us. We went to Petrograd with our women and chililren expecting a picnic and were killi ed instead.”

Decatur, Indiana,Monday Evening, July 23,1917.

GENEROUS SPIRIT | f ■■ ■ ■! Citizens of Adams County Gladly Give Toward the Knights of Columbus WAR CAMP FUND Canvass of Homes Was Made Yesterday—Total in Excess of Quota. When the totals are complete and every Catholic family in Decatur and Adams county has been solicited to j contribute their shart or “bit" toward the Knights of Columbus war camp I the local council will be credited with I almost double the amount of their quota and once more the generous heart and patriotic spirit of the good Adams county people will go on record If every county or K. of C. council responds as cheerfully as the local people the grand total of the war camp fund will reach close to the two million dollar mark. Only the Catholic families were solicited in the canvass yesterday, but many contributions were made by people outside of the congregation. The local teams started out Sunday afternoon in the canvass and before night the subscription exceeded the quota. $544.00 . Quite a few people were absent yesterday, while others stated they would send their contributions in during the week. For these reasons the net total collected by the different teams will not be published until the committee can make a complete r°- ( port. The showing was a remarkable one and the kind people giving tlrir , bit are deserving of due credit. The ( million dollar war camp fund will le used in the building of recreation halls at the cantonment camps. The recreation buildings will be open to all soldiers, regardless of religion. They will be run and conducted along similar Ines of the Y. M. (* A.

FLEMING FAMILY Fifth Reunion Held Sunday at Home of S. S. Magley in Monmouth. NEARLY 50 PRESENT * ■ All Children. Except Two in California, There — A Good Time Reported. The fifth reunion of the descendants of the late Jonathan Fleming, was held yesterday at the home of a daugh ter, Mrs. S. S. Magley, at Monmouth. The big dinner was spread on long tables in the yard and the hours spent with general amusements in keeping with the day. About fifty were in attendance. The family includes Josephus Fleming. of Union township, and his twin sister, Josephine, wife of S. S. MagI ley, of Monmouth; Ella, wife of Joe I Wherry, of near Monroeville; Artie, I wife of Lewis McCullough, and Agnes, wife of Charles Yobst, Fort Wayne; R. Kennedy Fleming, Root township; Elizabeth Brown and Rose Fleming, o! I Turlock, Cal. One daughter, Lillie, wife of Dr. J. C. Grandstaff, is deceased. All of the children of the late Johnathan Fleming, except the two daughters living in California, were present, and the grandchildren and great grand children, with few exceptions, were also in attendance. The reunion next year will be held at the home of Josephus Fleming, east of the city.

BAPTISTS IN CONVENTION. (United Press Service) Franklin, Ind., July 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The fifth annual session of the Indiana Baptist assembly opened here today, to continue for one week. The conference will be devoted to recreation, inspiration and education, according to announcement by the Rev. Seldon L Robert, of Franklin, dean of the assembly. Although the assembly will be held under the auspices of the Baptist church, it is international in scope.

'*i' + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ♦ THE COUNTY QUOTA. ♦ j + The quotas for conscription ♦ + dlstriit’ in this section follow ♦ + Allen. 107; Fort Wayne (city) ♦ + 383; Adams, 106; DeKalb, 88; + + Huntington, 175; Kosciusko, 27; + + Lagrange, 104; Noble. 43; Stmt + + ben, 91;. Wells, 136; Whitley. ♦ + 182; Wabash. 182, and Jay. 108. + ++++++++ + + + + + + + BIG DANCE THURSDAY Company A will have their last good time Thursday night when they will have a dance at the Masonic hall. The boys are far-sighted in apprehending the hard work in store for them and are taking this chance of having a general good time. The boys have obtained the best music which will he given by True Fristoe, assisted by Albert Sellemeyer. This is not a private dance just for the company hut everyone is invited. MIIiTARY_NEWS Seventeen Men Are Ready for Examination—Forty Wanted This Week. STILL HAVE CHANCE Carlysle Flanders and Chalmer Porter Reported To- I I day at Clinton. , I The following men who have sign-

ed up for Company A, will report for physical examination Wednesday afternoon and evening, by Capt. Arnett, of Lafayette: Lester Robison. Mike Nickolas. Homer L. Kump. Charles F. Fryhack. Fred E. Macke. Hugo H. Hoffman. Ermin Bixler. Clyde Rawley. Ernest Elliot. Charlie E. Foreman. Clifford fi. Essex. Clyde Myers. Raymond Poffenbarger. Lawrence S. Bantham. Joseph W. Kearney. Ralph Lindsey. Orval T. Wells. Company A needs forty men yet and ought to get them this week. Those who are subject to draft have a few days in which to enlist with the local company, with the boys they know. If you wait until you have received your official notice which will probably come the last of this week, it will then be too late to enlist in the militia or regular army. This is a time for you to make up your mind. Carlisle Flanders and Chalmer Porter are the first members of Company Ato receive orders to report. They left Sunday night for Clinton, Indiana, where they will try ont this week for a place in the fourth regiment band, orders to that effect having been received Saturday evening. The hoys are good musicians and will make good it is believed.

Orders for company A to report here August sth are expected within the next few days. It is thought they will be held here for drill for a couple of weks, equipped and then sent to Hattiesburg, Miss., where they w'll remain until next spring. An order received at company A headquarters this morning gave official notice that Major Clyde F. Dreisbach, retired, has been returned to active duty, and assigned to command the first battalion, 4th infantry, which includes Company A of this city, Co. B, Rushville; Co. C, Huntington; and Co. D, Indianapolis. All orders from this time on will come through Major Dreisbach. MONEY FOUND ON DEAD SOLDIERS UNCLAIMED. (United press Service' London, July 7—(By Mail)—Over $50,000, found on soldiers who have lost their lives in France, is waiting at the war office to be claimed by the next-of-kin of the dead men. As the war office is still asking for the next-of-kin of soldiers who died seven years ago leaving sums of money, it is not expected that much of the present fortune will ever be claimed. The amounts left by individuals vary from a shilling to several hundred pounds.

■FEAR UNFOUNDED ► -— , That Officer Will Have to ’ Refund Money Paid for Registration Expense. ’ FOR SPECIAL ELECTION i Attorney General Gives His 1 Opinion That Expense May be Legally Paid. I , Rle Stansbury, attorney-general of ■ Indiana, has given an opinion to G. H. Hendren, state examiner of the state board of accounts, in which he says it is his opinion that any expense incurred by counties for the registrationof voters for the special election at which votes were to have been ca it for delegates to the constitutional convention may he paid legally, but “that any expenses incurred under the ret approved February 1 (the constitutional convention act) should not be paid.” Expenses incurred for the registration were under a separate act. It is the attorney-general's opinion, therefore, that the money paid to employees in county offices was paid legally, and the fear of county officials that they would have to repay this money seems unfounded. Mr. Stansbury has written a letter to Abram Simmons, of Bluffton, attorney for the defenders of the now invalid constitutional convention law, ip which he sets out that a petition for re hearing the constitutional convention , case before the supreme court may be’ .filed Representatives of women’s or- . ganizations are behind the movement, according to Mr. Stansbury’s letter, and he has told them the interested attorneys, including the attorney-gen-eral's force, will “look after it at once.” Mr. Simmons probably will prepare the petition. —Indianapolis News.

MR. MARTZ DEAD Uncle Geo. H. Martz, Belov- ( ed Pioneer, Passes Away at Daleville. SICK FOUR MONTHS Following Series of Strokes of Paralysis—Was Well Known Here. i George H. Martz, pioneer of this , county and for many years a leader of affairs here, died at the home of hi. daughter, Mrs. Mary Sweigart, at Daleville, Indiana, at eleven o'clo k. this morning. The sad news was announced in a telegram received by J < C .Sutton, who has served as guardian for some time. i For several years Mr. Martz has; been in failing health, having suffered I from a series of paralytic strokes.! He went to Daleville last February I and has since been declining rapidly. The funeral arrangements have not been announced but it is expected that the remains will lie brought to this county for interment. The deceased was for many years a member of the Masonic lodge. Mr. Martz was born in Knox county, Ohio, October 22, 1838 and came to this county with his parents when an j infant. He took a part in the pioneer- , ing in this county and was always ac- 1 tive in politics. He held numerous 1 townshrip offices and performed many public duties. He was a splendid citizen, an excellent man and was known by hundreds. Among the relatives surviviing are Gerry Martz, a son of Monroe township, and Mrs. Elmer Eley, daughter, of Blue Creek township.

EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING (United Press Service) Battle Ground, Ind.. July 23— The Epworth League Institute convened here in annual session today, with a total registration of nearly 1000. Dr. Charles E. Guthrie, of Buffalo, N. Y., dean of the faculty, delivering the opening address on the subject, "Facing Tomorrow." In connection with the institute meeting, the Lafayette, Crawfordsville and Greencastle district conventions will be held this afternoon.

OFF FOR CHINA Accompanied by her brother, J. O Sellemeyer; and her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reppert, Miss Esther Sellemeyer left Sunday noon over the Erie for Chicago. There she will join a party of missionaries, among them two classmates, one going to Japan and the other to China. Miss Sellemeyer will sail from Vancouver, B C August 2, on the steamship, Empress Russia. A large party of friends ind relatives accompanied Miss Selle- i meyer to the station here to bid her good-bye and speed her on her way with good wishes. IS GOING SOME Oats is assuming such proportions, especially in height, that it will soon reach that bean-stalk of Jack the giant killer fame of long ago. The longest come to notice thus far. was that brought in by Ed F. Miller, of near Preble, from the farm of James Steeie, of Kirkland eownship. The stalk measured six feet and one inch. • o PRETTY WEDDING Was That of Lewis Gerke and Miss Ella Bleeke Sunday Afternoon AT BLEEKE CHURCH

Rev. F. Lankenau of Napoleon, 0., Officiated—l4o Guests at Dinner. Witli the members of the bridal party gowned in colors of beautiful rainbow effect, the wedding solemnized at tlie Bleeke Lutheran church yesterday afternoon at three o’clock, when Miss Ella Bleeke became the wife of Lewis C. Gerke, of Fort Wayne, was a very pretty one. Professor Gotsch played the wedding march and the Rev. F. Lankenau, of Napoleon, Ohio, officiated at the nuptial service. Ferns beautified the church and the edifice was filled with friends, admiring and congratulatory. The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed C. Bleeke. prominent residents of Union township wore a gown of white silk taffeta and net. with chantilly lace and pearl bead trimmings. Ideally hridelike the costume was, being made more complete with a long veil and a shower bouquet of white roses.

Os pale green taffeta with chiffon and silver lace trimmings was the frock of the maid of honor. Miss Edna Bleeke, while the bridesmaid. Miss Eleanor Dickmeyer, of Fort Wayne, was lovely in pink taffeta, with pink roses. The little flower girl and ring bearer were Florence Gotsch and Norma Gerke, girlishly dressed in white gowns, of taffeta net. with blue moline bows. The rings were carried in a lily suspended on shepherd’s crooks. Arthur Bleeke and Fred Bleeke attended the groom, the .former as best man. After the ceremony at the church, one hundred forty guests enjoyed the festivities arranged for themm at the home of the bride’s parents, where a | three course wedding dinner was servi ed. Ferns and sweet peas, prettily combined, in vases and jardiener,*. and also in arch-like effect, beautified the home, while a large tent, on the lawn, lighted with electric lights, provided a cool and pleasant place also for the large number of guests. The tables where the wedding feast was served were adorned w.ith roses and i smilax. Many of the guests wen j from out of town, being from Napoleon ’I Fostoria, O.; St. Louis, Mo.; 1 hicago. 'Ill.; Iowa; Decatur, Evansville, Sey'jmour, Ft. Wayne, Huntington, Marion. r § Indiana.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerke will enjoy a honeymoon visit at the lakes at Rome City after which they will be at home at 2510 Hanna street. Fort Wayne, where the groom Is a well known electrical contractor. \ The groom is a son of Lewis (.erst of that city, and is a young man of whom only the best can be said. His bride, is likewise highly esteemed, a very popular young lady, and deserved ly. so. because of a charming personality and accomplishments. ATTEND baptist assembly Misses Ruby Miller and Alice Brandyberry left this morning for Franklin, where they will attend the Baptist assembly held on the campus of Franklin college. They will be gone a week.

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A STIRRING TALK I Given by Secretary of State Jackson at Great County Picnic at Park. i THIS IS GREATEST AGE World Has Known—Should be Glad That We Are Living in This Age. Declaring that this ago Is the greatest the world has ever known; and that we should be glad that wo are living now and taking a part in the greatest historical drama that the world has ever known. Ed Jackson, of Indianapolis, secretary of state, delivered a superfine patriotic address at the county picnic given for the boys of Company A in Waterworks park yesterday. That we should defend and bring Io further flower the principles of liberty and government by the people, for which our ancestors fought in the several previous wars of this country: crushing the might of kingly power

and its deadening influence, was the theme of his talk. It was the call to the cause of liberty and very enheartening to those about to go to the front that they and their children and their children’s children may continue to enjoy the privileges of liberty which have come down to them through the ages by the sacrifice of others. Mr. Jackson was introduced by Hon. J. W. Tyndall, one of the committee who met Mr. Jackson at Bluffton, ami brought him by automobile to this city. ’ • • 1 The beautiful park was thronged Io its borders with attendants from all parts of the county. Long tables w. ro spread with all the good things of the season, for the dinner at one o'clock a special table being spread for the soldier boys. For Die program, seats had been arranged. amphitheatre style, around (hr* platform, draped with bunting, where the speaker and others on the program sat. The city band played a number of patriotic airs and the quartet, comprising Dr. J. Q. Neptune, Henry Dellinger. Fred Hancher and

W. F. Beery sang. The day was one of the most notable since the picnic given for the boys before they left for the civil war, this picnic being recalled by several of the older ones present. At the close of the program. Mr. Tyndall announced that the ranks of the company were still open to those who although drafted might wish to enlist and go with the boys from the home community. TWO SLIGHT AUTO ACCIDENTS ■ . -U Two slight accidents occurred Sunday evening within a half block and within a few minutes. Just at eight thirty a Reo car driven by James Hurst, city councilman, collided with a car driven by a stranger at the corner of Second and Adams street. The cars struck broad side and w< re slightly damaged. No one was hurt. Five minutes later J. G. Niblick in his National struck a buggy which was standing on Winchester street just opposite the Evangelical church. The buggy was in the shadow of a tree i and just at the moment the electric ■ light was dim. The headlight of the auto struck the buggy wheel, throwing I one occupant, Miss Leota Foreman out on the pavement. The horse ran i away with the other three occupants. Henry Wolfe, owner of the rig, had to crawl out on the horse to stop him which he finally did after it had crossed the Clover Ijeaf. Miss Foreman was taken to a physician where it was found she had received several severe bruises. The buggy was slightly damaged and the car lost a headlight. Union services were dismissed just as the accident occurred and a great crowd soon gathered. —o ' SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC The members of the Presbyterian church will he’d their annual Sunday school picnic next Thursday, July 26, in Roop's Grove, just five miles sou'heast of the city. Every member 'f the Sunday school and church are requested to be present at the church Thursday morning at 9 o’clock and there will be machines to take the people to the picnic grounds. A good time is in store for everyone that is present.