Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 203, Decatur, Adams County, 3 September 1917 — Page 1

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RIGA REGION TO BE ABANDONED Official Orders Are Given Out Because of Danger of Germans. STRONG RESISTANCE Was Put Up But Pressure of Approaching Enemy Was Too Strong. (United Preus Service) Petrograd, Sept, 3—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The Riga region, I including Russia's foremost outer j Baltic port, is to be abandoned to the Germans. Official announcement today detailed that Russian positions in this region were to be evacuated "on account of the threatening situation." The German offensive against Riga has been gaining in power now for 1 nearly a week. — i Petrograd. Sept. 3—(Special to the , Daily Democrat) —Abandonment of- - whole Riga region to the advanc- ; ing German forces was officially an- , nounced today. . Riga is approximately 350 miles distant from Petrograd on the Baltic ( sea. For the past three weeks there ( have been indications of a powerful 1 German drive centering here—at the , point nearest to Petrograd of the ' fighting fronts. A week ago German destroyers, nine swepers and other naval vessels, with hydroplanes, en- 1 tered the Gulf of Riga while the Ger- • man artillery fire on land increased ( to a considerable volume. The en erny troops across the Dvina river southeast of Riga moving forward on * approximately a twenty-mile front. < Strong resistance was offered this 1 advance but the enemy pressure was < i too strong. — i The present German offensive is . the fourth against Riga. In 1915 , i General Hindenburg was held in . check for months by General Russky ‘ despite a tremendously powerful 1 drive. Two previous attempts, both ' spasmodic but nevertheless attempt- 1 ed by strong forces, were repelled. Abandonment of Riga has been ' forecast for the past month. It was l along this front according to reports , that the most complete demoriliza- , tion of Russian troops was discovered. Petrograd official reports of the past week mentioned the desertion from the fighting front of whole 1 units of Russian troops. Premier Kerensky centered his efforts two ■ months back to restore fighting efficiency on this particular part of the 1 line. (By Carl D. Groat. United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, Sept. 3 —(Special to . Daily Democrat)—Germany’s liberals , have started to make Germany assentable as a conferee at the peace table. State department advices today from neutral nations near Germany showed that the liberals are impressed with President Wilson’s insistence upon elimination of autocracy and that •4 -er'ttvir'K'.; •r-tt’.xr.tt:

M „„„ T n « I COMPANY A FUND OVER AND STILL GOING, y Hurrah for the Company A fund, and hurray the g g good people of this community y h o holped to put it over I « The Tag Dav put on Saturday by the Red Cross ano h § the bovs of the company easily increased the total beyond g b the S9OO necessary to make due the SIOO Promise ,ro ™ ? U1 H H liberal and always philanthropic townsman, A. J. Smith. y « But it ha« not stopped and indications now are that the to- . H tai will reach $1,500. a fitting tribute to the boys of t om- h | pany 4. The total subscriptions to date show the follow g 5 ing: , , $ 801.82 H I Elmer Archer i oo R I Phil L. Schieferstein I ' oo H | Henry Colter i 00 | Simon Brandyberry j oq h I M. J. Wertzberger 43 15 h | Herald Special Edition j 29 01 H Tag Day 100.00 g { A. J. Smith • • • ■ • • • • | 15.00 •• | United Brethren Sunday School 2 00 H |T. M. Reid ‘ H $1095.98 | I I Captain Ilu™ G this'™rning l Sed"six member, of | I the eXi'“p;»-d;» n |X“ an The P, iX o !

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they are urging reforms which would make the German people not the kaiser ihe real peacemakers. Amplified press comment from Ger many and Dutch papers l.tdicated that while the president’s peace reply met a cold reception from most of the press, a strain of possibilities showed in socialist opinion. The soealists will now press on for internal reform, the department messages showed. The present move is likely to bear further fruit as winter approaches with its new rigors. The people at home are beginning to clamor for something besides autocracy promises that do not come true. Our envoys abroad have been asked to send every possible scrap of information as to the state of the German mind. Reports thus far show that Germany has not fully digested the president’s proposals hut that later the German people will realize that their | lot is either reform of a fight to a j finish with a fresh nation staking its 'all to turn the tide. Meanwhile the allies are beginning to show their hand on President Wilson's declaration against post-bellum trade wars. While publicily they have not criticised his statement .privately they are now indicating that they dislike his vews. A prominent diplomat here suggested today that Germany's present enemies ought to be able to put up tariff walls against a very near business rival when America. 3.000 miles distant, constructs a tariff wall against European competition. The allies have not yet reached Wilson’s views that elimination of kaiserism would also eliminate Germany's vicious intermingling of business and politics. (United Press Service) Mexico City, Sept 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Renewed assurances that Mexico would renlain completely neutral in the world war was the outstanding point in President Carranza’s message to the Mexican congress accorded discussion here today. The message was read at last night's opening session. In it the Mexican executive renewed in considerable detail the efforts which he. as first chief, had made to restore peace, through the note sent all neutrals, from Queretaro. He added that he had made "unceasing efforts to lend a helping hand to peave moves.” The message also briefly mentioned the permission granted Mexico by the United States for delivery of ammunition; that settlement of the Tampico strike and the expulsion from Mexico of those implicated in Madero's overthrow who had returned without permission. The president explained that $22,500.00 had been expended from May 1 to August 10. Negotiations for the coinage of $20,000,000 in Mexican money at Philadelphia had failed, he said, but $21,000,000 had been coined in Mexico City. Carranza asked for appointment of a commission to revise accounts and contracts made by the former Mexican government with the firm of Pearsons and with the Tehuantepec railway. The German ambassador was vigorously appluaded upon his arrival and departure from the opening session of the congress.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, September 3, 1917.

' NOT INCLUDED Company A Was Not Included in Order to Move ll to Ft. Harrison. r ONLY THE COMPANIES r 1 1 At Fair Grounds at Indianapolis Were Meant in Ordes Given Out. i It has been a puzzle to many cili- ■ zens and the officers of Company A, - why marching orders have not been ' received. The same wonderment has been expressed in Huntingion, where ' Company (' of the fourth regiment is located, and the Huntington Herald I gives the following explanation, why the home companies have not been ordered to move: ‘‘The Herald has been trying daily to find out just exactly what the orders concerning the removal of Company C to Fort Harrison were, and when the orders would reach Huntington. All the Indianapolis papers said Company C would be ordered to the fort, and the various news agencies having offices in that city carried stories that Company C would be ordered out. “From an authoritative source Friday evening the Herald learned that the adjutant-general’s office in Indianapolis late Friday had stated that the orders to move to Fort Harrison applied only to those companies that had been mobilized at the state fair ground in Indianapolis. “Tihs would mean that the companies of the Fourth regiment, which are mobilized at their home cities, will not be ordered away immediately, and may stay at their own encampments until ordered to entrain for Hattiesburg.” THE WARD ZONES School Wards of the City as Laid Out for Coming Year. CHANGE IS MADE Where Each Will Go—City School Superintendent Makes Announcement. Announcement of the Decatur school ward divisions for the coming year have been made as follows by City School Superintendent M. F. Worthmann: All first, second and third grade children living within territory bounded by Nuttman Ave., Grand Rapids and Indiana R. R., corporation line on the south and corporation line on the west will attend the West Ward school. All first, second and third grade children living within territory bounded by Nuttman Ave., Grand Rapids and Indiana R. R., Monroe st., St. Mary’s river, corporation lines on the north and on the west will attend the North Ward. All first, second and third grade children living within territory bounded by Monroe st., Grand Rapids and Indiana R. R., Chicago and Erie R. R.. and St. Mary's river will attend the Central and Library buildings. All first .second and third grade children living within the territory bopnded by Chicago and Erie R. it., Grand Rapids and Indiana R. R., corporation lines on the south and east will attend the South Ward school. All fourth, fifth and sixth grade children living within the territory bounded by Nuttman Ave., G. R. &. 1. R. R„ corporation lines on the south and west will attend school at the West Ward. All fourth, fifth and sixlh grade children living within the territory bounded by Nuttman Ave., G. R. & I. R. R„ Adams st.. St. Mary’s river and the corporation line on the north and west will attend school at the North Ward. All fourth, fifth and sixth grade children living within the territory bounded by Adams st., G. R. & I. R. R., corporation lines on the south and on the east will attend the school at the South Ward. j All seventh, eighth and high school

r STATE FAIR OPENS (Unltvd Press Service) ■ Indianapolis, Sept., 3 Four harness races, a concert by a Russian band, and open vaudeville attractions on a platform across the track were among the features on the opening bill of the Indiana state fair here today. Toi J night is "Indianapolis night” with Ihe i horse show as the Idg attraction, assisted by a vaudeville bill. , Many of the best stables of show horses In the country will compete (or prizes offered roadsters, pairs, tandems, four-in-hands, three and five gaited saddle horses. Hundreds of visitors here for the fair are making plans to put in a day at Fort Benjamin before they return home. HEAR MR. BRYAN I I President of Indiana University Will Deliver Ad- * dress Tonight. AT THE K. OF P. HALL ( Subject, “The Trap”—Pro- , gram is Arranged—Ev- J erybody is Invited. ( +++4 > ++++ + + + + + + I + THE PROGRAM. + j 4> + , 4- Vocal Solo —Miss Cecil Andrews. ; 4- Vocal Solo —Miss Hope Hoffman. 4- + Introduction —Dr. S. P. Hoffman. + t 4- Addiess, “The Trap”—William 4- ( 4- Lowe Bryan, President Indi- + t 4- ana University. 4- ( ♦ *♦♦+♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The people of this community will be privileged this evening to hear a distinguished son of Indiana. William Lowe Bryan, president of the state 1 university, and a recognized educa- I tional leader of the nation, who will ' speak at the Knights of Pythias hall at eight o’clock, representing the state council of defense. His subject , is "The Trap,” and we are sure he will tell you some things you ought to hear. A splendid program has been arranged and the hall should be packed. Mr. Bryan will also address the teachers at the Adams county insti- j tute this afternoon; subject. “The War.” He will be entertained at 1 dinner at the Murray Hotel at six ” o’clock and will also make a short talk there, telling of the purpose of his visit here. The meeting at the K. of P. hall is for the public and everybody is cordially invited. o • GUEST OF ROTARY CLUB I Hon. William Lowe Bryan, president , of Indiana University will be the guest . of the Decatur Rotary club this evening at a luncheon to be given at the ( Hotel Murray. Members are requested to be present at promptly aix , o’clock. o MAKE TRANSFER Petition of Dan Neuenschwander to Transfer Saloon License to JOEL KLOPFENSTEIN Was Granted by Commissioners—September Session of Board. The September meeting of the board of Adams county commissioners opened this morning and the first matter to be disposed of was the granting of the application of Dan Neuenschwander, proprietor of a saloon tn French township of “Schwanderville” as it is called, to sell and transfer his I liquor license to Joel Klopfenstein, I who petitioned for the purchase of the 1 same. Both petitions were granted. The monthly report of County treas- ? urer George Kinzle was filed and apV proved. The quarterly report of Superintend--1 ent Martin Laughlin of the county ine firmary was filed and approved. The balance of the day was set aside 1 for the purpose of allowing bills.

DOUBLEACCIDENI I Holthouse Machine Turn!Over After Repairing Will Hammell Car. THREE CARS MIX UP In Triple Collision North of City Last Evening— No One Was Injured. A slight accident early Sunday morning was the cause of a still larger accident, when the wrecking car that was sent out to repair the first car was badly wrecked itself and one person was slightly injured. When ho attempted to pass a buggy, about a mile north of Magley early Sunday morning. County Clerk Will Hammell. had the misfortune to skid on the damp grass, causing his machine to run into the ditch and bending the front axle considerably. He called for the Holthouse garage wrecking crew and Ivan Baker responded in one of the garage’s machines. He repaired the Hammell car and botli machines started for Decatur the Holthouse Overland bringing ap Ihe rear in order to assist Mr. Hammell if he should have any more trouble. As the machines started down the road, the rear tire on the Holt house machine blew out, causing it to turn over several times, badly wrecking the body, breaking the rear axle, both rear wheels and slightly injuring Mr. Baker. Mr. Hammell brought Baker to town and this morning another machine was sent out to bring in the badly damaged wrecking car. Baker suffered a.mashed thumb and several cuts and bruises about his (Continued on Page Two) LONG LIFE ENDS John Lengerish, Prominent Farmer, Died This Morning AT 6:30 O’CLOCK Was Seventy-four Years of Age—Funeral Services Wednesday. A long and useful life ended this morning at 6:30 o’clock when John Lengerich, seventy-four, well known and influential farmer residing in Washington township, south of this city, passed to his reward. He had been ailing seriously for over a month, the last most serious phase being since August 15. The deceased was born at Westphalia, Germany, March 19, 1843. At the age of thirty-one years he came to this country, joining his brother, Bernard, who had come here some time before. The youths settled near each other and resided here until the time of their death. The brother, Bernard, died about a year ago. One sister, Mrs. Weinkamp, resides in Germany. Mrs. Lengerich, who was formerly Miss Mary Kohne, is living, together with the following children: Anthony, Clement and Leo, of this county, and Sister Theodora, of Houlton. Mich. Two daughters, Catherine, wife of John Braun, and Clara, are deceased. The deceased was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic cliurch and of the St. Joseph sodality. The funeral will be held Wednes (day morning at nine o’clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church. 0 BIG DAY FOR YEOMEN A. L. Stults, foreman of the loca . neighborhood of Yeomen, received no tice today that A. M. Duke, Jr., of In 1 dianapolis, state manager for the or ■ der, will be in Decatur next Monday ■ September 10th and wants to meet all the 136 members of the local lodge - He will have many important things to say to the members and it will be a delightful event. " K. OF C ELECTION. Tho regular election of officers will • take place tonight. Make a special effort to attend. G -

rRED CROSS IN SCHOOLS. Washington. D. C., Sept. 3—(Spe clal to Daily Democrat) —Henry P. Davison, chairman of the Red Cross q war council, announces the launching of a Junior Red Cross, open to all school children In the country. The new organization hopes to become a channel for patriotic service and interest to the 22,000,000 boys and girls of school age in the United States. Membership in the Junior j Red Cross is to be by schools. Whenever there has been placed in the lo 1 cal school fund an amount equal to 25e for every pupil the school becomes a school auxiliary of the Red Cross, and is entitled to display a special Red Cross banner. At the same time every pupil become a Junf nir member, and is entitled to wear the membership button. A SPECIAL EXAM Os Nurses for Service During the War Will be Held on SEPTEMER 12 AND 13 Arrangements Have Been Made by State Council of Defense. To meet the insistent demand for nurses for service during the war, , the Indiana State Council of Defense has arranged for a special examination of candidates for registra- 1 tion, September 12 and 13. Ordinarily the next regular exam- j ination of student nurses would be | held December 1. Inasmuch as the hospital units are now being organ- ' ized, and many of them are already , in the field, the need for skilled nurses is very pressing. In fact, it is represented to the state council, the need of capable nurses is as great as that of competent physicians and surgeons. The Red Cross society accepts only registered nurses for war service. It is absolutely essential, therefore, that patriotic Indiana young women, | who desire to serve, should secure the necessary credentials before they leave their homes. A certificate from the Indiana State Board of Examination and Registration of nurses is recognized everywhere by the Red Cross society and it requires only a brief period of training to qualify the applicant for a permanent assignment. The opportunities for practical experience, an exceptional educational advantage are said to be far greater, in view of the advancement of the medical and nursing professions, than ever before. Indiana is expected to furnish her quota of nurses the same as she has of recruits for the arm and navy, her subscriptions to the Red Cross fund, and the purchase of Liberty Loan bonds. The State Council of Defense is particularly anxious that every young woman interested, be given an opportunity to qualify for this splendid branch of the service. Persons interested in the special , examination September 12-13 are asked to communicate with Miss Edna , Humphrey, secretary of the state ex- ! amining board, Crawfordsville, Ind., before September 8, in order that r the desired information may reach r them in time. The information contained herein 3 is made subject of Information Bulj letin No. 35 just, addressed to county councils, by the State Council of Dej sense. o WILLIAM FRAZIER HAS FORD >f (1 Billy Frazier, the popular county assessor, was presented with the Ford s- car Saturday by the advertirer’s assoe ciation and of course he was happy. He presented Jim Touhey with a check for fifteen dollars just to show he lias a heart that beats in the right place. 4 John Smith of Third street, was given a ten dollar gold piece. The crowd j. was large and the event the usual r- success. HEaUmUbRYAN TONIGHT 11 >. William Lowe Bryan, president ct o the state university, will deliver tin a address tonight at eight o'clock at the K. of P. home, to which the public is most cordially invited. He represents the State Council of Defense. There 1 will be no charge, collection or effort 1 to raise funds, just a message of pa- | triotism. Be sure to hear him.

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. TEACHERS ARE IN SESSION II . 0 a Annual Institute Starts Off i With the Singing of “America.” r ABLE INSTRUCTORS I Begin Week’s Course of Lectures — Prof. Barr Former Teacher Here. This week is Adams county teachers’ week in this city. Their headquarters—the central schood building- -where the annual teachers' institute which opened this morning for five days, will see the assembly of nearly two hundred teachers and others interested in educational work. By noon, eighty-five had enrolled, of which number twenty-seven were men and fifty-eight women. The usual friendly rivalry between John Falk and M. F. Worthman, as to which would have the pleasure of registering first, resulted in John S. Falk carrying off the honors. The institute started off most auspiciously with the singing of “America” by the assembly. The opening music service was conducted by Mrs. Carrie B. Adams of Terre Haute, who is iitetitufie instructor, and Miss Elizabeth Peterson, pianist, serving as accompanist. Owing to the absence of the Rev. F. H. Harman, who is out of the city, he did not fill his part in the devotions of the program. County School Superintendent Ed S. Christen opened the institute proper with the introduction of the instructors of the week—Professor Barr, of Drake university. Des Moines. lowa, a former Adams county teacher, near Geneva; Professor Smyser, of Ohio Wesleyan university, Delaware. Ohio; Mrs. Carrie B. Adams. of Terre Haute, former instructor in the state normal school. Professor Smyser, who had the first talk, began his subject, “’Our English Speech.’ by outlining his work. That our mother tongue faces a crisis that our standards are becoming weaker and lower, was a statement. The old standards of the pioneer days, the Bible, with its good simple, yet classical literature, and Lincoln as a master of the English tongue, were spoken of. The difference in dead and living languages was set out —the dead not subject to change; the living as growing through changes. He exemplified how our vocabularies are kept growing, and touched on the responsibility of each teacher. “Self-cultivation must begin or the teacher must rule the school room. Don't sit down to be taught, but go out and learn a few things for yourself.” The responsibility of making each one do his bit must be recognized. In opening her music class, Mrs. Adams said there are two reasons why the members sing: One is because they may like to; the other is because they have to. Her instruction began by giving an outline of the development of tones, rhythm and harmony, some history of music • and how the scale was developed. Professor Barr, the third speaker. 1 is an Adams county boy. having began his teaching career near Geneva, 1 thirty-four years ago. He was a - member of the first class ever graduf nted from the common schools, that |s to receive a county diploma. "Evolution of the School Curriculum” was the subject of his talk. He showed the influence of the church . upon the organization of the educaI tional system and siiowed the effects upon it by various men during the progress of the time. Among prominenet men who had a great influence in the school system and its changes were Martin Luther, who advocated more universal education; Lancaster and Bell, who paved the way for free education, doing away with class education; Horace Mann, a great power in the organization of elementary schools. Mr. Barr closed with an outline of the work for the remainder of the week. The following was the enrollment by noon today: Ladies—Nell Winnes, recording secretary: Hilda Reusser, Effie Patton, Anna Winans, Nell Winans, (Continued on Page Two)