Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 216, Decatur, Adams County, 18 September 1917 — Page 1

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PROFITS MUST NOT INTERFERE ter i War Secretary Baker Talks Straight Out at Chamber of Commerce Meeting. WHAT FRANCE WANTS New Premier States His Policies—Reparation and Peace That Will Last. (United Press Service) (By George Martin, United Press Staff Correspondent.) Atlantic City, Sept. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —“There must be no interference, no crying for profits in the war program of American business,” Secretary of War Baker today warned American business in the war convention of the United States Chamber of Commerce. Baker minced io words in declaring that there was a disposition at the outset of America's embarkation in the war program, for business to cry about profits. ‘I feel certain that spirit is gone. It must be gone. It took business some time to realize that the question is one of production, not profit.” Referring to the attitude of trade, commerce and industry, towards its labor in this work of war business it mus.t be remembered there is a speed, past which it cannot go. If business wears out the nerve and life of its workers, it , makes an uneconomical use of its opportunities, Business must safe guard i labor by decent wages, proper hours and right working conditions.” Bak- ; er’s speech followed a scathing nd- i dress by Secretary of Interior Lane, ; who pledged that the United States is in war to a victory. i (By W. S. Forest. United Press Stiff 1 Correspondent.) ( Paris, Sept. 18—(Special to Daily | Democrat) — Declaring "the supreme , phase of the struggle at hand,” Prem- i ier Painleve, reiterated to the cham- * her of deputies today that France de- ; mands the return of Alsace and Lo- . raine. “irrespectively if whether the , stage of battle reclaims those terri- , tories. France demands justice. She demands reparation and damages and she demands a peace which cannot j contain the germ of future wars.” It , was the premier's first appearance in , the chamber and an official announceinent of his politics. Petrograd, Sept. 18 —(Special to i Daily Democrat)—General Korniloff’s i fate was in the hands of the provision- t al government today. He completed his defense last night before the special governmental com- t mission appointed to investigate the i causes of ths general’s revolt, submitt- ' Inga full statement in writing. Ex- i amination of other officers involved with the former commander in chief in the rebellion was continuing to- t day, but a full report from the commission, making recommendation as co future action, is expected shortly. Meanwhile Korniloff continues -n strictest custody of the provisional government. He and 23 of his officials are confined in a hotel at Mohilev, guarded carefully. (By J. W. T. Mason. Written for the United Press) New York, Sept. 18— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Early restoration of civil authority in Belgium to the Belgian people is foreshadowed by the German government’s failure to fill the vacancy of civil governor and assistant civil governor of Belgium, previously held by German officials. German newspapers have been quick to find significance in the fact that these two important offices are now without Incumbents; and it is probable the kaiser’s cabinet is now sounding public opinion at home, concerning the abandonment of German civil control of Belgium. ' a move of this character would be a natural preliminary step by the kaiser to an eventually complete restoration of Belgium. It would prepare the pan-Germans for the failure of their imperialistic ambitions, and would be a plea for peace. Belgium would still be subservient to the military fiats of the German army chiefs, and no harm would be worked to German tactics and strategy if i n purely local affairs, the Belgians were allowed to exercise the powers of civil governor and his as-

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slstant. The Belgian government it self could of course accept no such ( compromise with Germany, but the , Belgians at home might find it pos B sible to do so. (By John H. Hearley, United Press Staff Correspondent.) 5 Rome, Sept. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat! — The Vatican will not make the Central Powers' reply •«> Pope Benedict's pae suggstions public until the pope and all the Vatican clergy begins its week’s annual retreat ! the latter part of September. In making this statement today, to the United Press, Vatican authorities laid stress on the fact that during this retreat special prayers will be said "for the just Christian peace" whi h the holy father has Implored of the belligerents. The teutonic replies to the peace note have not yet been received by the papal secretary of state, but are expected within the next few days. Announcement was made today that the Vatican expects to publish its diplomatic papers in full after the close of the war. (By Charles P. Stewart. United Press Staff Correspondent.) Buenos Aires, Sept. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Argentine expects Germany to forward a formal explanation of the Luxberg incident. Until such a disavowel is received through the ordinary channels of diplomatic intercourse, the German ministerial post here will be considered vacant. Officials in thus indicating Argentine’s view'ixiint today, intimated thit such formal apology from Germany mglrt satisfactorily close the incident. Not all of the public today is accenting such a view however. Numerous meetings are being held urging that with Germany. The strongest pressure is being brought to hear on President Irigoyen to this end. The antiGerman element is caustically commenting on the fact that Germany is seeking to clear up the bold phrases of Luxburg’s communications by explanation of an under secretary expressing regret and Germany's “absolute disapproval" of the minister's phrases. Count Luxburg remained closely in his place of refuge in the Austrian legation today. The Argentine government, it was understood, was endeavoring to arrange for his departure on a Spanish steamer —either the XIII, leaving Sept. 28, or the Regina Victoria, departing Oct. 2. The Spanish minister was believed to have taken up the matter of a safe conduct with the allies. Washington. Sept. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—To fill the army signal corps the war department may decide to draft an additional 100,000 men. The signal service has asked for a decision on the method to pursue in filling up gaps, existing in the aviation and telegraph branches and the general staff is expected to answer in a few days. The draft law permits the filling of units which are now below strength, but it is held that an additional 100,000 instead of any of the 687,000 of ;he original draft would be necessary for the signal corps. Men who join this section will have a chance to train either in American schools or in England, France or Italy. England, it is learned, has established a flying school in Egypt which is used chiefly by the Canadian corps. (By Henry Wood, United Press Staff Correspondent.) With the French Armies in the field, Sept. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Seventy thousand French women pre now serving in Red Cross ambulances and hospitals with French armies in France, Algeria, Morocco and the Orient. Ten thousand additional women of various foreign nationalities are aiding them. The 80,000 are beyond all dreams of womans part in the war which any army chief or feminist entertained back in 1914. There were just 80 permanent. French women nurses before the war. Such a tremendous growth as this illustrates aptly the part in the war which France's womanhood ’s bearing. In recognition of (he devotion of these women. France has just created a series of medals in gold, silver and bronze which will indicate service from one to three years. Scores of nurses and hospital work- ’ ers have received the highest military decorations which France has to bestow. Their deeds of heroism have i paralleled those of her men. > Six thousand French nurses, it was - estimated today, serve constantly <n - the fire zone when they are subject 3 to constantly risk of death and wounds • from shells.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, September 18, 1917.

; FIRST QUOTO OUT 4- t Adams County Women Complete Knitting of 300 Pairs of Socks. o — '■ FOR SOLDIER BOYS n t . Mary Helen Boyd, State □ S Chairman, Congratulates i Women on Work. 11 Mrs. Emma Daniel, chairman of the Decatur Unit, including all of Adams county, of the “Socks for soldiers" ' organization has forwarded to Indian ! apolis the last sixty pairs of the 300 pairs of socks, the first quota for (his 1 unit. This county was the first to complete their work, showing again the splendid organization and the excellent interest manifested here in the i great work of providing for the comfort of our boys at the front. Before , most of the counties had even secured i their knitters, this unit had forwarded a large part of their work complete. They now have begun work on their second quota of 438 pairs. Mrs. Daniels today received the following letter from the state chairman, showing that the efforts here are ippreciated: Indianapolis, Sept. 15. Mrs. Emma Daniel. Decatur, Ind. Dear Mrs. Daniel: Though the socks, sixty pairs, have not yet arrived, I want to take this time to thank you in behalf of the “Socks for soldiers” Organization, for the splendid work which you and your women have done. It seems almost , increditabie that you have accomplished so much work in so short a time. I wish all the women throughout the ; country had as much energy and interest as the women of Adams county. Thanking you again, I am Vours very truly, MARY HELEN BOYD, chairman HEIsTAPPYNOW I Neptune Receives Mail from 1 Home and is Delighted —Writes Friends Here. I 1 ANXIOUS FOR NEWS Says France is or Rather Was Very Beautiful Country. Dr. J. Q. Neptune has received an- I other letter from his son, Glen, who I is with Pershing’s troops in France. I He says he is getting along nicely and is happy because he has finally re- 1 ceived mail from home, letters from his father, from Al Anker and Herbert Lachot having arrived. He says: .’’l should ljke to let you know what France looks like but dare not, so will just say it is or rather was a very beautiful place.” He also says that though he and John Corbett are separated, he thinks he knows where John is. He hee also written to Anker and Lachot and in one of these letters says he is now on the other side of France which is taken to mean that he is near the Belgium line. He is anxious for news from home and his letter indicates that a fellow gets pretty lonesome over there and those who can should take the trouble to write to Glen and to the other boys who are in i France now* and will be there soon. TEACHER~PRESENTED GIFT The Bible class taught by O. L. Vance met last evening at the M. E. . church for its first lesson of the seci ond year, there being about, fifty tn the class. Mr. Vance was presented ’ with a fine gold card case and watch I chain as a gift of appreciation from I the class. The card case bears (he > Shriner’s emblem, with the sword, the crescent and the ruby-jeweled . star. JUNIOR CLASS ELECTS 3 The high school juniors elected the following officers in room five at 4:30 s yesterday afternoon: President, Ralph t Tyndall: vice president, Josephine t Myers; secretary, Helen Everett; s treasurer, Earl Archbold; guardian, Lester E. Keller.

r GOVERNOR IS IMPROVING. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Governor Goodrich had a better night last I night and bis condition was generally improved this morning, it wits announced at the Methodist Episcopal hospital. He rested well during the night, his temperature was reported reduced slightly and his condition [ I more encouraging. His physicians I were still uncertain early today I whether the change for the better, , I which came shortly before 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, is permanent or merely temporary. The next, few hours should decide, they believed. Dr. Sowders’ statement at 10 o'clock said: "The governor's general condition is improved after n good night. His temperature is 103 and his pulse 9(1. His heart action I is good.” THE COURT NEWS Gossard Case Will Probably Continue for Several Days. NEW SUITS FILED I Wiley Estate Matter Set for 1 Trial—Other Probate i Court Mention. Quit claim deeds were given by I Alonzo C. Carter, et al., John Carter, ’ et al., Martha J. Reeder, et al., Cora ' Hadley to William A. Lower foreign 1 ty acres of Washington township, sl, 1 each. t Peterson & Moran. Myers & Myers i are attorneys for Granville Chivington £ in a suit against John Kuntz. Chivington says he and Kuntz formed a partnership in May, 1917, to buy horses around Celina, 0., to ship to Jackson > Mich., and that each furnished half 1 the capital and were to share equally in the profits and losses. He says I Kuntz failed to account for SI,OOO and I he asks that the property be sold; debts paid and the remainder be dis tributed according to the interests of ] the members of the firm, giving him a judgment for amount due him. The matter of the estate of Robert N. Wiley is set for trial October 19. Eli W. Steele, guardian of Andrew ' J. Robinson, was authorized to expend not more than SSO for repair of j silo on the ward’s land. Peter Soldner, guardian of Samuel Girod et al., filed final report and (Continued on Page Two) o IN NEW SERVICE t g Transfer of Company B, ' a 4th Regiment, to Artil- t <s lery May Mean Change , c FOR COMPANY A ‘ t Officers Believe Regiment Will be Transferred Into * I Artillery Service. I t t (United Press Service) Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Ind., Sept. ( ,18—(Special to Daily Democrat)— 1 ■Further evidence that the Fourth In- ' diana Infantry regiment will be i changed to an artillery regiment, was contained in letters received here today from officials of Company B, of Rushville, now located at Hattiesburg, Miss., where they have been for several weeks, and where the rest, of the regimen* expects to be ordered within a few days. Company B has already been transferred to the artillery division and in the opinion of the officers, this presages the transfer of the entire regiment. It. is the belief that the fourth will soon become a heavy artillery regiment. Company A of Decatur is a member of the Fourth and this announcement will no doubt come as a great ‘ Burprise to many here who have 1 watched the drilling of the company | as an infantry. The government is i said to be short of artillery and the high class of the Fourth regiment is . taken as the reason for this transfer - .st

MEET TOMORROW Baptists of Salamonie Association to Convene i Here. TWO DAYS’ SESSION Rev. O. R. McKay of Bluffton, Will Preside During Convention. Baptists from the twelve churches of the Salamonie Baptist Association are beginning to arrive for the seven-ty-seventh annual session which will be held in the local church Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. O. R. McKay of Blufilon, will serve as moderator. The sessions will open Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock and there will also be afternoon and evening sessions for both days. The state president, Rev, C. M. Dinsmore, of Indianapolis, and Miss Nellie Lucas, a returned missionary from Burmah are among the noted speakers. The Young People’s Rally Thursday evening will be a. notable event, to which all the young people of the city are invited. —-- o USE OF SEWING MACHINES The city school board has kindly granted to the Red Cross society the use of the four sewing machines of the school, until the week before Christmas. The machines belong to the domestic science class and as the class will not take up sewing until Christmas, in the meantime the machines will be used by the Red Cross society at the library. GIRL IS BORN A girl baby was born Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Manley, of Korkland township. AGENT RESIGNED H. J. Thompson, Genial Clover Leaf Agent, Leaves Place Tomorrow AFTER EIGHT YEARS Increased Business Six-fold —Mr. C. G. Craig, Frankfort, Takes Place. H. J. Thompson, who has acted as agent at the Clover Leaf station in this city for eight years past, has resigned, the same to take effect tomorrow. Mr. Frank Walters, company auditor, of Marion. Indiana, is here today, checking him out. His successor, Mr. C. G. Craig, relief agent, from Frankfort, arrived today and will have charge of the office until a successor is appointed to act permanently. Mr. Thompson has not decided as to what business he will engage in but says he expects to and wants to continue to live in Decatur. He asks that we state for him that during the many years he has engaged in railroad work he has lived in many cities and towns, but that he has never been so well treated as he has by the people of this community. He likes it so well that ho intends to continue to reside here, though he will probably accept a position in Fort Wayne. He will rest a few days before seeking a new place, however. He has increased the business of the local station six fold since coming here eight years ago, MEMBERS OF COMPANY B Members of the old Company B, National Guard, are requested to join in the parade, and patriotic celebration to be given Thursday evening in honor of the boys who leave Friday morning for Camp Taylor. All Phillipine Island soldiers are invited to join the parade. Be at the G. A. R. Hall at seven o'clock _o K. OF C. TO MARCH All Knights of Columbus are requested to meet at the hall at seven o’clock Thursday evening and then join in the parade and patriotic celebration to be given tlie forty-two men members of the national army, and who leave Friday morning for Camp Taylor.

• MADE 662 MILE TRIP I Dr. J. C. Grandstaff and parly who left last Friday for Rochester, Minn., arrived there Sunday night at nine . o’clock, after driving 662 miles tn three days. They went through some fine country and towns and over both good and bad roads, enjoying the trip fine. "Uncle Sam's boys are busy ip here” writes the doctor. He expects . lo attend clinics at St. Mary’s hospital. Dr. and Mrs. Grandstaff had with I them Mrs. Grandstaff’s brother. Dr. | Frank Mann and wife of that city who visited here and were returning home. HAS AN OPERATION Mrs. John Peoples Operated Upon at Lutheran Hospital. ■ Dr. D. D. Clark has returned from i Fort Wayne where he and Dr. M-- . Oscar operated upon Mrs. John Peoples this morning for drainage of the gall bladded and hernia. She is getting along well. DAY OF REUNIONS Gentis and Heller Families Unite for the Annual Gatherings. THE FIRST ONE ■ ■ < Held at Linn Grove—The ' i Workinger Family En- < joys Day Together. ( r < The first annual reunion of the Gent- ' is family, held at Linn Grove Sunday, saw the gathering of one hundred > eighty relatives and so closely rela , cd t are these by marriage to the Heller j family, that next year, the reunion!, will he a joint gathering of those two , families. , A fine dinner was spread at noon In the grove where the festival was held and a permanent organization was effected, the officers for the first year . being: President. J. H. Gentis, Deca- ( tur; secretary, Ed Heller, Berne; treas ] urer, Frank Heller, Linn Grove. f Relatives from Berne. Bluffton. Decatur, Fort Wayne, Linn Grove, as well as from various places in Illinois, Michigan, California and other far ( distant places were noted in the throng. Those from a distance include ( Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Heller ,Mr. and Mrs. Forest Heller, Elwood; Mr. and , Mrs. Oscar Gentis and children, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gentis, Swayzee: Mr. J and Mrs. Fred Gentis and children, and Mrs. Velma Eichenberg, Ossian; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kreps. Hillsdale. f Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. John Kreps, Read- j ing. Mich.; Homer and Oral Kreps, ( Reading, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Osch mrider. Jonesville, Mich.; Mrs. S. C. Kermick, and Mrs. Oden Kermick, j Dundas, 111. ;C. M. Heller, Towanda, | Ill.; W. R. Hilts, Marva. III.; Squire j Heller and wife, Normal. Ill.; Miss ] Imogene Heller. Towanda. Ill.; Miss|, Ethel Heller Towanda. Ill.; Louise Hilts, Marva, 111.; Mrs. W. R. Hilts, Towanda, 111.; Eliza Heller, Normal, Ill.; W. A. Hall. Normal, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Bumgarner and children. Warren; Mrs. Amanda Heller, and son, Elmer and daughter Ix>ona, Indianapolis. The first annual reunion of the Workinger family was held at the home of Samuel Workinger in Root township, two and one half miles east of Decatur. A sumptuous dinner was served at noon, after which games and races were in order. The followi ing officers were elected: Perry Work- : inger, president: Catherine WorkingI er, vice president; Madge Workinger, ’ secretary: Eva Ray, assistant sec-e- > tary; Manda Workinger, treasurer. 1 Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Workinger. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Workinger and sons, Harry and Herbert; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson -and children. Erma! and Marell": ; t Mrs. Sylvia Stevens and daughter, ; > Esther and Dorothy; all of Decatur: s f Mrs. Eva Ray and daughters, Doris, I ; Ruby and Opal and Mrs. Florence Mer i i rlss and daughter, Vivian, of Will- < shire. O.; Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Work- < inger and children. Richard and Helen I of Wren, O.; and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Workinger and sons. Robert, Kenneth and Lester, of Grabill, Ind. -REBEKAH ANNIVERSARY The Rebekahs will celebrate the sixth-sixth anniversary of the organization of the order with a picnic supper and social this evening after the regular lodge meeting.

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PLANNING FOR A BIG PARADE fl T ' Many Organizations Will ’ Will Take Part in Parade on Thursday Evening ' FOR SOLDIER LADS Rev. Mills and Rev. Thornburg on Program Given at Monument Place. John T. Myers, chairman of (he military committee of the county council of defense has completed arrangments for the celebration to be held in this city Thursday night of this week, for the forty-two men, who are to leave Friday morning for Camp Taylor, near Ixmisville, where they will begin training for service in the i army. It is earnestly requested that homos and business, houses be decorated wi'h flags and bunting and that all buildings be well lighted for the occasion. Parade at Seven O'clock The parade will start promptly at seven o'clock, forming at the corner of Second and Monroe streets, headed north. Neptune's drum corps will lead, followed by the G. A. R.. W. R. C., Boy Scouts, troop, city band. The conscription board will lead the forty-two national army soldiers, accompanied by forty-two young ladies, dressed in white and carrying flags. These will be followed by the Spanish American war veterans, all available members of old company B. the Colton show band, lodges, church organizations. societies and every citizen who will fall in line and help to make this parade the success it deserves to be. The Line of March Parade moves north to Second and Jackson street corner, west to Fourth, south to Monroe, east to Second, south to Court and west to Monument place where the program will be given. Program at Monument. Music by band. Address by Rev. W. S. Mills, of Decatur. Address by Rev. Fred F. Thornburg, of Decatur. Addresses by representatives from Berne and Geneva, if possible. Presentation of khaki testaments by Men’s class of Christian church. Chairmen are Named Senator John W. Tyndall will fireside as chairman of the monumental meeting and R. D. Myers will serve as captain of the parade. K. of C. in a Body. At a meeting of the Knights of Columbus last evening it was decided that the order should march in the parade in a body and all members are urged to do so. Those in charge will appreciate it if other societies will take similar action. I-et’s make this event a great success. Fire Department in Line. The city fire department will take part in the parade, the members of the company appearing in uniform and using the big truck. Members should be on hands. o — hunting Long ABSENT BROTHER A sister of Tom Shannon, one time well known character here, came down from Allen county today to get some trace of her brother, who is one of the heirs to an estate. He has been gone eight years during which time th' y have had no word from him. She found parties here who believed »' O was living in a shack and on some ground that he purchased eight years ago along the reservoir near Celina, 0., and ?he tried to get into touch with parties there who might konw him. Shannon is about sixty-five years of age and was the “black sheep" of the family and when ne lived here he was a frequent inhabitant of the Jail. His family severed connection with him but must learn of his whereabouts in order to settle the estate of a relative. ■■■ — G. A. R. BOYS IN PARADE All members of the G. A. R. are requested to meet at the hall at seevn o’clock Thursday evening and then join in the parade and patriotic celebration to be accorded the forty-two Adams county boys who leave Friday morning for Camp Taylor. Let every soldier be there.