Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 207, Decatur, Adams County, 7 September 1917 — Page 1

Volume XV. Number 207.

ANOTHER DRAFT THISWINTU War Department Will Call Out 500,000 More Men For Service In Army MEDICAL OFFICER Os United States Is Killed When Germans Bomb American Hospital (United Press Service) Washington, Sept. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two million men in active service and training camps by June 30 is the plan of the war department. Another draft of 500,000 men this winter is planned. This became known today when statements of Secretary Baker and expert advisors before the recent hearing to the house appropriation committee were printed as a public document. By October 10. the war department expects to ha v e 1,100,000 men under arms. (By William Philip Simms, United Press Staff Correspondent) With the British Armies Afield, Sept 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —One American army medical officer was killed, three were severely wounded and two other Red Cross workers were Injured when German airmen deliberately bombed a hospital served by Harvard and St. Louis units, Tuesday night.. In addition to officers and workers injured by bombs, ten patients ,n the Harvard hospital were injured. A total of 16 persons were injured. Berne, Sept 7—(Special 1 to Daily Democrat) —Declaring that President Wilson in his reply to the pope has demanded nothing more than has been demanded by the people of Germany themselves, the Berlin. Vorwaerts, in its Sept. 3 issue, replies to the panGermanic press which has been railing at the original reception given the Wilson note by the Vorwaerts. "The situation at the moment is this," says the Vorwaerts, "An enemy power before beginning negotiations with us demands of Germany that which the German people themselves demand. It is natural that adversaries of German liberties should try to complicate matters. It is also natural that peaceful men carefully study the American note and protest against efforts to twist its meaning. "In reality the Wilson note contains nothing that is unacceptable to us. It imposes but one condition, and that an extremely acceptable one. The peo pie of Germany are willing to furnish the guarantee that President Wilson asks for. If we are obliged to fight four-fifths of the universe, it is not the fault of the German people. As America cannot conquer us and we have hut little chance to enter Wash ington, this carnage is senseless and absurd. When its proposed to end it by reforms which the German people have demanded for years, the proposition deserves to be welcomed. The ranting of the conservative press will change nothing.” BULLETIN London, Sept. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Vigorous German assaults against positions north of Fresenberg gained yesterday by British t toons, forced a withdrawal by the British to their previous lines. Field Marshall Haig reported today. "Nort hos Frezenberg in the evening, bis report said, "strong enemy counterattacks against local positions which we gained yesterday compelled us to withdraw to our previous line.” West of Queant British forces last night rushed a hostile post, capturing a machine 'Run. London, Sept "7-Tspeolal to Daily Democrat )-Arrival of fresh rein orcements some of them believed _o be German divisions, increased erocity of the battle on the Austro-Italian fronts today. What is described as the most con tested battle ever fought in this thea tre of the war is now raging over anc around Monte Ste. Gabriel. Capturt of the dominating height was announc by the Italians several days ago They held it. however, not more that -4 hours before Austrian counter-at tacks of terrific force, dislodged them

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Since that time, the summit has changed hands again and again, neither side being able successfully to main--11 tain its ruined and rocky slope against | the othei. Incessant artillery fire has worn down practically all of the carefully blasted out trenches and defen- | slve works and no cover is available. j Jxindon, Sept. 7—(Special to Dally Democrat)- Germany may be preparing to turn her battle fleet to the job of blasting the fleet and bombatd Petrograd. Within the last week the presence in the Baltic of submarines, destroyers, mine sweepers, cruisers and even heavier warships has been 1 reported, culminating today in de-spatches-indicating a German fleet at the entrance to the gulf of Finland. This would put the enemy vessels about 300 miles from Petrograd. If Germany chooses, she can concentrate a big squadron for a sea drive 5 on Russia. The Kiel canal would peri mit transfer of any necessary shins , now In North sea German ports into the Baltic. Two great Russian naval depots and fortresses guard the capital. They are Reval, close to the mouth of the gulf i I and Kronstadt, only a score of miles . from Petrograd. The gulf itself has . been thickly sowed with mines. Part . of the Russian fleet is known to be at Reval. It is so far out ranked by the German fleet, however, that it is doubtful if they could impede any formidable squadron. There was considerable doubt expressed here that Germany would dare shift any of her high seas fleet from the North sea and Heligoland through the Kiel canal to the Baltic because of the constant German fear of an attack by the great British battle fleet. Nevertheless, she has plenty of vessels outranging the Russian warships that would be spared for such a naval campaign. The fortress of Kronstadt, main defense of Petrograd, is located 20 miles west of the capital, on the Island of Kotlin. at the eastern extremity of the Gulf of Finland. An artificial channel gives access from here down the Neva to Petrograd seven months of 'he year. During the other five ice seals the waters. Kronstadt ranks as a first class fortress but there have been frequent indications of an impairment in morale of the sailors stationed there. Kronstadt a few months ago proclaimed independence from Russia and was the scene of bloody rioting against the provisional government. Later. however, order was restored and the malcontents removed. , On land the threefold German advance out of Riga was apparently still gaining ground today. Petrograd was relying on early coming of the fall 1 rains to slow up if not entirely stop this Teutonic campaign before the force of the blow was felt in the capital. The ground over which the German troops must henceforth travel on their drive toward Petrograd is a vast succession of marshes, lakes and sluggish rivers. The usual fall deluges of rain will transform this terrain into a morass believed to be impassable. o THOMPSON SUES ‘EM ALL. (United Press Service) Chicago, Sept. 7—(Special to Daily 1 Democrat) —Mayor Thompson this afternoon filed in circuit court five suits for libel against Chicago newspapers and individuals totaling $1,350,000. 1 The suits were as follows, Chicago Tribune, $500,000; Chicago Daily News and Victor Lawson, publisher, , $250,000; Jacob Dickinson, former secj retary of wai, $200,000; H. H. Mer- , rick, president of the local chapter of the National Security league, $200,000; ] Arnold Joerns, secretary of the same j organization, $200,000. o - SOLDIERS HAVE LEFT. (United Press Service) t Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Sept. 7— Indiana troops comprising the 150th artillery regiment, commanded by ColTyndall, this afternoon are en route to Mineola, Long Island, to join troops from other states forming the Rainbow division which is ' vxpcc.iJ tc depart y soon for France. The Hoosier soldiers >. departed from Ft. Harrison during the e morning. This is the regiment that the nine n Decatur boys belong to. WHAT OUFI ENEMY REALLY IS 1a- Dr. S. P. Hoffmann will speak at the >d Crystal theatre tonight at 8:15 on the •e subject, "What Our Enemy Really Is.” c- Dr. Hoffmann is one of the four mino. ute men of Decatur an organization in speaking for the committee of public it- information and under authority of u. the United States government.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, September 7, 1917.

SHELL INDUSTRY It*- - • L Has Become a Real One in the Vicinity of Pleasant Mills, This County. ’ SEVERAL WORK IT a With Good Results—One > Man Cleared $127 Last Month. Did you know that several people in Adams county are making better than good wages from gathering and selling shells? We venture the assertion that at least a large number of our readers had no idea that shell gathering was followed by a half dfizen or more men in this county for a livlihood during the summer and that these men make good money out of this industry. Nevertheless it is true and several car loads of the shells have been shipped from Pleasant Mills during the past 1 couple of months, that being the center of the industry. The work of course can only be done when the river is very low. The shells are graded and sold to a button factory, averaging $14.00 per ton. It is not unusual for a man to gather more than a half ton in a day t and one man shipped last month enough shells that his check was $127. Among the men who follow the busi- • ness are Charles Barnett, Phil King, t Harrison Martin and several others. fl MISSION FEST; Zion Reformed Church of 8 This City Has Set Aside « Next Sunday For SPECIAL SERVICES’ Rev. F. Rupnow, of St. e c Marys, 0., Will Be The Special Speaker r I After all the other Reformed r churches in the neighborhood had their annual missionary services, the , Zion Reformed church has arranged r for its annual Missionary Festival for Sunday, Sept. 9th. Services will be } held as usual with Sunday school in j the morning followed by the German preaching service. A brief service in the afternoon, and C. E. and English 8 preaching services in the evening at * the usual hour. The special speaker for the day is f Rev. F. Rupnow of St. Mars, 0.. assisted by the Rev. W. H. Schroer, of g Vera Cruz. The various causes of ( missions will be presented to the people. During these war times not only the expenses of all secular enterprises < have increased but also that of the I church, and Christ commands His disciples not to retrench but to keep up ( the onward march of His causes to the conquest of the world. All neighboring Reformed churches, < all our own members as well as all ( friends of these good causes are cordially invited to worship with us.—Con tributed. o I ED WEISLING LEAVES , Ed Weissling, of this city left this 1 morning for Camy Taylor at Ixmisville, Ky. He left over the Clover Leaf to Marion thence to Cincinnati and then to Camp Taylor. A large , delegation of K. of C’s. and other friends of his were at the train to bid him a "Good-bye” until they meet , again. Ed, having been employed in the Fullenkamp dry-goods stor'} Tor i while and then he was working at the Sugar Beet factory hut had to give up his position to join the conscripted men at Camp Taylor. PRICE OF FORD ADVANCES Since the freight rate on Ford cars lias increased $5.00 for each car, the i retail price of the Ford has advanced ■ this amount. Although the wholesale ’ price of Fords has not advanced any, - the local agents are expecting it any i time, as the increased cost of matar- ■ ial and labor makes this almost necesf sary. The new $5.00 advance goes into effect at once.

’ THEY ARE AFTER ‘EM. The memory of the erudition records which were published every six weeks during the past school year has caused I quite a number of students to coerce their intentions to become leaders in (heir respective classes. During the last two or three weeks fifteen students have made inquiries as to the names of the loaders of the last six weeks’ work. The following led with the highest grades at the close of (ho last, period. Sixth grade—-Mildred Flschen Seventh grade—Gretchen Smith. Eighth grade—Katherine Kocher. Freshman class —Kenneth Miller. Sophomore Class—Carls Hudson. Junior class —Mary Huffmann. THE COURT NEWS Two Divorces Granted Today—Arabella and Hiram Scott Divorced DECREE IS GRANTED To Henry I. Teeple—Damage Cases Set For Trial For October 29. Dolly Haley vs. Nade Haley, divorce. Appearance by Peterson & Moran for the defendant; rule to answer. i A divorce was granted Arabella < Scott from Hiram Scott and her form < er name. Arabella Vance, was restored l Henry I. Teeple was granted a di vorce from Rebecca E. Teeple and all | mony as per written agreement of the ifirties. In the two damage cases of Johi Thomas vs. Chicago & Erie railroad j answers in general denial were filed and the cases set wor trial for Octo her 29. John S. Bowers vs. C. S. Niblick. Answer in general denial filed. i E. B. Lenhart, administrator of th, estate of Robert Galbheath, was allow ed S4O for his services and the same i- ] ordered paid out of the assets of the estate. P. G. Hooper was discharged as nd ministrator of the esate of Mary A. Woodward, on approval of his final report. I J. D. Hale, administrator of the es tate of Caroline Hale, filed inventory r] number one which court approved. i William Frazier was appointed in c heritance tax appraiser in the Am;, ( Moore estate. t Inventory number one was filed am' approved in the estate of Christian ‘ Gerber and John Smith. 1 The report of the inheritance ta> t appraiser in the Margaret Ann Millei f estate was approved and October ) , set for the hearing. Notice was order t ed to interested parties. ( Ida A. Jacobs, guardian of Marthr ' G. Jacobs, et al., was authorized to ex pend $250 for tile for the ward’s laud I In the case of the State vs. F. M t Gossan!, plea in abatement was filed | Real estate transfers: Charles ' Studebaker et al. to Frank W. Fisher et al., (14 acres of French township. $7,500. A petition was filed for a change of 1 the name of the firm, “Kirsch. Selle i meyer & Sons’ Company" to “Kirsch 1 Reppert Company.” Attorney D. B. i Erwin represents the petitioners. — Howard E. Beniamin vs. Walter 1,. Ross, receiver for the Clover Leaf railroad, motion by sheriff to amend return, was sustained, to which the defendant excepted. Thirty days time given to file .bill of exceptions. -— — HEADQUARTERS IN TENT. Corporal Donald Patterson, who was selected as recruiting officer for Company A has established headquarters in the officer’s tent back of the soldier's monument and any one wishing to enlist in the local company should see him there. TO ATTEND "CONVENTION Mrs. W. A. Lower, representing the Adams county board of charties and Sim Fordyce, from the Adams County board of children's guardians, will attend the state convention to be held at Laporte the last of this month and the first of next.

KINZEL ELECTEI H t - I As President of Citizen* ’ Telephone Company— Schirmeyer Is Secy. J INTERESTING SCRAP Concluded By Organization Last Evening—Mr. Tyndall May Resign The new board of directors for the Citizens Telephone company met last evening at the Bowers Really company’s office and organized by the election of the following officers: George Kinzel, president; Leo Yager, vicepresident: E. X. Ehinger, treasurer and F. M. Schirmeyer, secretary and manager. The election concludes an interesting contest which has been on for two weeks or more. The directors include the above named and John W. Tyndall. The latter, however, announced last evening that he would tender his resignation from the board because of the fact that the stock he represents is in the firm name, Krick. Tyndall & Company, leaving some doubt as to his legal right to act as a director. The board would fill the vacancy in such a case. Mr. Kinzle, who becomes president of the company, has had many years experience having for a long time served as superintendent of the local company prior to his election as county treasurer. BAND MET THEM Sergeant Cole Writes Interesting Letter From Ft. Benjamin Harrison WITH COMPANY A Have Fine Location— Ch aimer Porter Glad to See the Bunch Sept. 5, 1917. Dear Folks at Home: Well we arrived here at 3:00 this afternoon. Had a special train waiting for us at Marion as the Marion company had one and we hooked right on. We were only in Marion about ten minutes. I started this letter at the Y. M. C. A. but the lights were turned out for a movie so I am now in my tent writing by candle light. We had a fine time on the train. Everybody was feeling fine and they certainly were a lively hunch. We ate dinner on the train, on tin pans. Had a very poor dinner but as good as could be expected, salmon, beans and dry bread. The first thing we did here was to pitch tents, was new to us of course but we got them up in a hurry. They gave each of us two blankets, also a bed tick which we bad to fill with straw. I have my bed all made and it looks quite comfy. We have 9 fine location here. The second row of tents and only about a square from car line. It sure will be handy. Suppose things will be dead in Decatur for some lime. We are only about two squares from the Y. M. C. A. It Is a fine place. Have any number of places to write, library, picture shows and various amusements. Havn’t been around much so don’t know much about the fort. The band met us at the train and escorted us to our location. Chai Porter was in the hand and he was very glad to see the old bunch. Think we will get some equipment tomorrow. Hope so as I am anxious to get my uniform. It is about time to turn in so will close for this time, will write more later. This is poor writing but I am writing on a big box. Don’t worry about me as I know I will ike it fine. Let. me hear from you whenever you can. With love JESS My address is Sergt. Jess L. Colo. Co. A, 4th Ind. Inf., Ft. Harrison. Ind. Mrs. Charles Goodwin left for her home at Dayton, O„ this afternoon. She visited with her brother. Hosea A. and Jesse Ray.

9 SPRINGER BABE DEAD Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engle. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Beery attended the fune'al of their little niece. Crystal Jean, aged S two, child of their brother, Virgil Springer, which was held this afternoon at Pleasant Mills. The death of the babe occurred very suddenly Wednesday after an illness dating from Monday night when she became ill of > spinal meningitis. An older child, a boy, aged four years, survives. Death occurred at Celina, ()., where the mother has been visiting. NEW FORD SALESMAN Mr. Gus Valine has accepted a position as salesman for the Kalver-Noble garage. He will sell Fords in Union, Washington and St. Marys townships. o fl HOME _SERVICE Conference of Directors Is Being Held Today In Washington BRANCH OF RED CROSS i ’ I 1 Will Give Legal and Other ( Aid to Wives Without ' 1 Husbands. 1 8 C As the first step in a plan to train v volunteer Red Cross workers for home service during the war, the Depart- v ment of Civilian Relief of the Ameri- ' can Red Cross is holding a conference •' of home service directors at Washing- 1 ton today. v While the government will assume v the care of dependent families of sol- n diers, there will be needs for other 1 than material aid which the Red s Cross plans to provide. It will be able to place at the disposal of families 1 medical and legal aid together with ‘ advice and suggestion on those, affaira..! which ordinarily are settled by the ; husband. In bis absence the Red s Cross will act as an elder brother to c his family. This is called home service. Following the Washington confer- t ence, institutes to train volunteers in ’ home service will be established v throughout the country. Courses <f:P instruction will last six weeks and in-; t elude lectures and practical field work, j <1 Membership in institutes will be limit-' h ed to twenty-five in order to assure a adequate personal attention to each a pupil. " The institutes will be in charge of c special directors appointed by the Red s. Cross and will be run in connection with colleges or schools in the various r< cities. In charge of these institute... 9 W. Frank Persons, director general of e civilian relief, has appointed Dr. V Thomas J. Riley, general secretary of P the Brooklyn bureau of charities, an 1 f Porter R. Lee, of the New York School of Philanthrophy. Courses of instruction for home ser- 1 vice workers will be held in practical- / ly every large city in the country. Ex- c tension courses will be given for small- i er cities and towns. < o A NOVEL TRADE GETTER A. A. Kist, recognized as one of the 1 livest advertising and trade hustlers in the country, was here today in a new “Kist Trade Truck” which he will] use in his campaign. He conducts cooperative sales days in large cities ami will use the truck to bring in parties from suburban towns. The truck u a well constructed Maxfer Ford and will carry twenty people. Mr. and Mrs. ] Kist left, today for the east where they will start their fall campaign. — IS LIVELY CORPSE Lawrence Lord, member of Com 1 pany A, writes his mothes. Mrs. Reu- . ben Lord an interesting letter of their • arrival at Ft. Harrison, Indianapolis > K He had met all the nine boys, who c left prior to them, to be in the Rain- « ’ bow Division. Among them was I * Fred Sheets, who was reported to r htve committed suicide. Lord says f 1 Sheets is well and just ns happy as s ’ the rest of them and Is a very “lively j 1 corpse.” * ’ mithetneart|‘ f ! buys peoples restaurant Edward L. Gase & Company have 1 purchased the Peoples' restaurant and < ' bakery from Charles Hendricks and i have taken charge of the same. Mr. • Gase will be in charge of the manage- 1 ment and will uphold and advance the . interests of this popular eating place and baking establishment. I ♦

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INSTITUTE ENDS ll d 1 Teachers of County Cons elude Session This Afternoon—Enrollment HAD REACHED 147 At Noon Today—Summary of Excellent Lectures Given Morning Session. The last day of the institute dawfted with all the teachers full of enthusiasm and ready to go out to their work for the year. Rev. Marsh conducted the devotionels this morning, bringing a less.m from Paul. Rev. Marsh spoke of the privilege and great vocation of teaching as he saw in Paul, a great teacher. Prof. Sniyser took up another one of his interesting subjects an din a most interesting and Instructive manner held the attention of the teachers as he discussed. “Poets of Our Day". He discussed his subject by showing how the poetry brought out the rich sweet musical meter. The music of the characters was not only held here but was carried, as God chooses, into other worlds. State high school inspectors are with us and discussing his duties and interests, Mr. Williams spoke of, “The dawning of a new day.” He assured the teachers that the state department would stand ready to assist in the work of the year. Mr. Williams spoke of the standing and recognition of the Hoosier school teacher and the school system. Mrs. Adams gave the teachers a taste of her music at the piano. All State Normal people know that there is no use to try to run her dowu. Mrs. Adams is always ready for the occasion. with the proper music, with the correct expression and theme. Prof. Barr took up the subject of “Elementary Science.” He spoke of the inventors which in the beginning were thought foolish, which are now very commonplace, and of great importance. He showed how several of these great men of today began, as dreamers, and forced their way up the ladder. Mr. Barr spoke of the scien e is a dominating thing and the change along scientific lines. He spoke of many experiments which teachers ?ould attempt and carry out in their schools. The enrollment at noon today had reached 147. There are 54 men and 93 ladies enrolled. The following have enrolled since yesterday noon: Ben W. Teeple, Otto Hoffman, V. C. Knepper; Adella Brickley, Virginia Cravens Agnes Schenk. Thursday Afternoon Session. Many visitors were present cn Thursday p. m., to hear the lectures. All the trustees, many ex-school officials were in attendance and were giving their hearty support to the work of the teachers. Prof. Barr in his discussion of fits subject, “Testing for Efficiency" took up many surveys which had tak m place and many which were going on and pointed out to the teachers how they might help to change wrong conditions, help the rural communities to push out better boys and girls, better men, and women. He showed how many of these surveys might be carried on and along what lines. Mrs. Adam’s period was very pleasingly accepted by the many old timers as they joined in the community singing. Mrs.. Adams outlined and demonstrated how teachers could arrange musical community programs. Prof. Smyser went straight into his subject, "Bernard Shaw and the Shavian Satire.” He spoke at length on the nature of the writings of Shaw and how to understand him.. The stories of Shaw are in a measure corrupt, rough, vulgar and common place. Mr. Shaw is a preacher, a prophet, his stories contain a thread of socialism. He pictures the worst types of life, the worst conditions and all due to the reforms and devetopements which he holds up. In all of the sai). melancholy statements of the author are brought to a close with a lighter note, usually ending with a joke or jest. The day’s work was closed by roll call. Many teachers have attended all sessions. A few were absent and still a few have attended nearly all the sessions.