Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 218, Decatur, Adams County, 20 September 1917 — Page 1

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VICTORY STILL VERY UNCERTAIN England's Food Controller tSays Unless Big Amount of Food is Obtained THE BUSINESS MEN • Will be Held Responsible for Strikes and Spirit of Unrest in Country. (United Press Service) London, Sept. 20 (Special to Daily Democrat) Warning that unless the allies are able to import supplies to feed the army and civilians, victory may slip from their grasp, was voiced by Ixtrd Rhonlxla, food controller, today. “Britian during the next twelve months will require ten million tons from across the seas" he declared. This must include he said mostly cereals, sugar and hog products. Atlantic City. N. J„ Sept. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Direct responsibility for strikes and the spirit of unrest among laborers since the war began was placed on the shoulders of unpatriotic business men of America by Secretary of Labor Wilson today, in an address before the convention of the United States Chamber of Commerce. “I have told labor that this is not the time for them to Insist on recognition of their unions nor to force changes of standards, they could change in peace times, that this program endangers the future liberty of our people. I now tell you business men that this is not the time to insist upon profiteering as many of your members are doing. You should not take advantage of the necessities of your country in this time of crisis.” BULETIN (By J. W. Pegler, United Press Staff Correspondent.) Headquarters of the American Army in France, Sept. 19—(Delayed) — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Brigadier General George Duncan and Major Campbell King, both American army officers, were awarded the French war cross today for courage shown under extremely heavy shell fire in the recent Verdun offensive. The Americans were observers with the French army. These are the first American officers in the American military service at the front or elsewhere to receive decorations from any one of the allied powers. The French award to them raises at once the question of future enforcement of the American army regulations forbidding American soldiers to ■wear foreign decorations. Gen. Duncan today exhibited his war cross—kept his trunk—and likewise the helmet which he wore at Verdun. The "tin hat” was dented where a fragment of shell had struck it. "It was pretty hot up there,” the major confessed to the United Press correspondent, "but I was certain!) surprised to receive the French war cross.” Petrograd, Sept. 20— (Special to Daily Democrat)— General Korniloff must face a military court martial to answer for any part he may have had in the disgraceful retreat of Russian troops last July, according to announcement today. This trial, it was assumed, would be separate from that which the rebel leader must undergo on a treason charge. New York. Sept.^O-tSpecial to Daily Democrat)—Nine Canadian student’ aviators at Camp Borden went to their deaths recently through the work (ls a German spy in the camp, accord ing to a story published today by the New York World. ine to the Worlds informant, enlisted In the corps and filed certain control wires until they were at the breaking point. He was a German but spoke English fluently, and gained admission to the camp through a good knowledge of mechanics and a false history. The spy. it was said, was discovered. His fate is not known. Petrograd, Septe. 20 (Special to Daily Democrat)— Rusia’s army is strengthening. Reports to headquart ers today indicate acts of insubordina tion are now infrequent and that the

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whole condition of the fighting forces Is improving. Inner discipline Is beling enforced. Former Vice Premier Nekrnsoff was today appointed governor of Finland in place of M. Stockhovltch. resigned. The central committee of the cadet p party formally voted against the pnposed democratic conference and ori derod that none of the cadet party members participate. Toklo. Sept. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat )—China is expected shortly [ to decide on the sending of 20,000] troops to the French front, according to a dispatch today to Nichi Nuri. . Rome. Sept. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Germany has announced acceptance of the greater part of the peace proposals advanced by Po] e Benedict, in her reply to the Vatican, according to apparently reliable infer- . mat ion today. i Washington. D. C., Sept. 20 —(Spe- , dal to Daily Democrat) —Slowly the world's moral pincers are closing on Hehenzollernism. From all corners of the earth today came indications! that the German rule is facing its inevitable end—destruction, ruin. Diplomatic advices here indicate that for the first time the Teuton 1 press is beginning to warn of a divided people—initial admission that the force of President Wilson's ap- i peal to the liberals is getting home. i Hard upon these facts came the < sudden decision of the Argentine i senate to break with Germany. If ' the lower house approves the senate’s | act and Argentine joins the power- < ful ever-growing forces against the , kaiser's regime, it will be the heav- | lest blow struck at the central powers since the United States joined the ( war. One by one the countries of the western hemisphere are falling in behind the United States. Argentine ’ —and the others —have been the hotbed of German intrigue throughout ’ the war. In all these countries Ger- s many has powerful commercial hold- 1 ings—treasured possessions which 1 she has battled vigorously though with blundering diplomacy to hold until after the war when she would ( make them the groundwork for car- 1 tying out her aims for political world f supremacy. All these dreams are s now jeopardized by Argentine’s ac- 1 tion. Reports on submarine sinkings for I the last week show further decreases | in the number of large vessels sunk and an increasing number of attacks on smaller ships. Secretary Daniels , neither confirms nor denies that this government may have secured at last a means of greatly reducing the effectiveness of the U-boat torpedo. BULLETIN. London, Sept. 20 —(Special to Daily , Democrat) —Arrival of the first - group of American civilian physicians to aid hospital workers was announced today. They were alloted to hospitals here and in the provinces. BULLETIN. > Mexico City, Sept. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Folke Cronholm, ex-charge of the Swedish legation, .emerged from hiding today for the first time since the United States bared the famous .Von Eckhardt let- 1 ter to deny indignantly that he had aided Germany as Von Eckhardt said ' he had in his dispatch recommending a decoration for the Swedish diplomat. BULLETIN. London, Sept. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —British troops drove forward east of Ypres today in a strong attack over an extended front. Field Marshal Haig’s report said: "East of Ypres we atacked at 5:40 this morning on a wide front. We made satisfactory progress and some ! valuable positions were captured.” For the past week British guns have | been pouring a tremendous artillery fire on German positions throughout the whole Ypres sector. Ijast night u > Berlin report labelled this artillery as - "drum fire” presaging an infantry > drive. It reached an intensity of de- : structiveness late last night, just be- • fore the British troops "went over.” » The sector east of Ypres. mentioned by Haig as that part of the line 5 'where the British offensive struck 1 includes Frezenberg, Westhook and f Hooge—ground taken in the previous s British offensive of August 1. j Amsterdam, Sept. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Austria's reply to Pope Benedict does not contain “any . new astonishing peace proposals," according to the Allgemeine Zeitutig forecast published today in Vienna. o Dispatches quoted the newspaper as is announcing the reply note would be t- formally presented to the papal nuncio a- at Vienna today and would be made le public in full Saturday.

Decatur, Indiana,Thursday Evening, September 2(1, 1917.

SOLDIER ESCORT 1 M C. I). Overlay, Decatur Boy, One of Brave Navy Lads Who Risks Life FOR SOLDIER BOYS Escorts Ships to Keep Them Safe from the German U-Boats. C. D. Overlay, of the United States S. Monahgan, who lias been in the navy for some time, is one of the brave boys who escorts the ships bearing the soldier boys across the seas to France. His mother, Mrs. Abe Whitright, has a good letter from him. in which he says he has been to France twice, now, and by the time the letter which was written Sept. 15, would he received by his mother, he said he would probably be on the way again. He said they have not seen a U-boat yet, but one can never tell when they will run against one. He says in part: “We are escorting the soldiers across the ocean. That is the duty we are doing. We go with them to keep the U-boats from getting them. The way they figure it out it that it is better to lose 87 men on the ship I’m on than to lose about 25,000 men that are on the army boats, and I guess they are about right, don’t you?” He spoke appreciatively of the hox of cigars sent him by his brother. He had run out of “smoking” and the day after their receipt they went out to sea for twenty days and at the lime the letter was written, was the second time they has been in port since he sent them. This shows the great appreciation the soldier boys have of remembrances from home. “Don’t worry about me,” he says. "Because I don’t think a Dutchman can get me. I will try to look out for myself. It a U-boat should get the ship I am on, I don't think I, could swim the Atfittrtlc nreaan. but you can bet I will try pretty hard.” ON THE BORDER Wilfred Ray, One of Youngest Soldiers from Adams County. PRESENTS A PICTURE Os Camp Life—Enlisted When Week Past Seventeen Years of Age. One of the youngest soldiers in Adams county is Wilfred Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ray, of Monroe, R. F. D. 3, who is a member of Company ,D, Thirty-fifth infantry, now stationed at Nogales, Arizona. He enlisted May 21, at which time he was only a week past seventeen years of age. His parents have the following letter from him. which will be read by his many friends with pleasure: “Dear Dad and Mom:—l am feeling fine and like Arizona better every day. Although it is very hot a person doesn’t suffer from the heat like you do at home for it is so high above sea level and is a very dry climate. We drill till our clothes are wringing wet but there isn’t a fallout. “In the mornings, first call goes at 5 o’clock. We get up and dress and at 5:15 we stand reveille; then chow call goes at 5:25, and at 5:45 we go out to drill until 11:30. Then we go in and wash and clean up and at 12 o’clock we go to chow again. Then we are off a)l afternoon, except between one and two o’clock when wo are at school for non-commissioned officers. "We all wear singers, or little round (identification tags, made of aluminum. We call them dog licenses, too. "We usually have good eats, too. If we don’t get ham and eggs, toasted bread, cereals or oat meal, coffee, doughnuts and fruit or something, the boys think something is going to happen. “We are very close to the Mexican 1 border here and I have done guard 1 along the border several times. The i Mexicans are afraid of the soldiers. One night I was walking past along

r the border. It was about 2:30 a. m I saw a ‘Mex.* crossing the line. 1 shouted for him to halt, hut he wouldn't. 1 shouted again, but he wouldn't stop then. So I pulled the , bolt back in my rifle ns though 1 was loading; then threw It to my shoulder, as if I was going to shoot, and shouted :■ him again, anil he halted that time. And then I found out ho was only a ’Mex.’ going to work. , They work down here at night and • sleep in the day time. "I have a job now as chauffeur for my battalion commander. I like the 1 job pretty wpll. too, for all 1 have to do is drive his car for him. "Well, I can't think of anything else to write for this time. From your only son, FRED RAY. Co. D, 35th Inf., Nognles, Arizona. COMPANY A IS TO MOVE SOOTH Fourth Indiana Received Orders Today to Leave Fort Harrison at Once FOR CAMP SHELBY Will Entrain as Soon as Possible—Two Deserters Escape from Fort. (United Press Service) BULLETIN. Fort enjamin Harrison. Ind.. Sept. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Fourth Indiana Infantry, now in camp at Fort Harrison, has been ordered to leave at once for Camp Shelby at Hattiesburg, Miss. Adjutant General Harry B. 1 Smith received the orders to- i day from the central depart- i ment of the army at Chicago. ■ No time has been set for entrainment of the Fourth, but ; the men will lease as soon as ar- , rangements can be completed. , The camp of the Fourth presented a busy scene this after- I noon and the boys received the | news with a glad shout. Company A of Decatur is a part of the Fourth and the above message means that they will be on their way south within a day or two. No further news concerning the transfer of the regiment to the artillery has been received. < Fort Benjamin Harrison. Sept. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat—Two men awaiting military trial on the charge of desertion from the army, escaped today after beating their guards with shovels. The guards fired several shots at the men but they have escaped. An Ohio guard having the only , mounted men at the fort were ordered to search for the men. The fugitives are George W. Simpson and William Hoppaugh. o BLUFFTON COAL PRICES DROP Soft coal prices dropped a dollar ' on the ton in Bluffton this morning Dealers believe the new price is just ' about the retail mark the government 1 will fix and any lower would menu dealers would lose considerable money, they say. One dealer said this morning it was not a question of price, but a question of getting the coal and it was his belief that the city will face a real famine before the winter progresses far. Under the new sch/dule slack coal is quoted at $3.50 a ton and lump coal from $5.00 to $7.00. These prices are for delivery and at the bin it is fifty cents cheaper on the ton. Hard coal prices remain the same.— Bluffton Banner. CLOSE RACE IN NEW YORK (United Press Service) New York, Sept. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat.) —With only 50 2,060 election districts to be heard from, John Purroy Mitchel led William M. Bennett by only 438 votes for the republican mayoralty nomination of New York. The close race amazed local politi- , clans. , Late figures showed Mitchel had carried Manhatten and the Bronx but ! lost in Brooklyn. Queens and Rich--1 mond. a Complete returns at noon today i. showed Mitchell had won by the nar- ? row margin of 1,119 votes.

J. E. MOSER DEAD I James Elmer Moser, Well Known Photographer, Died Today. DUE TO PNEUMONIA Was Fifty-two Years of Age—Funeral Will be Held Saturday. James Elmer Moser, one of the best known photographers of this section of the state, engaged in that profession in this city for twenty-five or thirty years, died this morning at 11:30 o’clock at his home, corner of Jefferson and Second streets. Death was due to pneumonia from which he had been ailing since Monday. Mr. Moser was fifty-two years of age last August 18. He was boru near Willshire, Ohio, but had been a residents of this city for thirty or more years, being engaged in the photographer's profession here during that time. He gained a reputation as one of the best photographers in northern Indiana, and was a true artist in that profession. His wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Luclna Roop, died a number of years ago. One son, Ralph, is living. Surviving brothers and sisters are Joe. J. L. and Albert Moser; Emma, Ola and Grace Moser. Funeral services will be held privately Saturday morning at ten o'clock from the J. L. Gay home, on North Second street. o BABE BURNS HANDS Willis, year old son of Mr. and Mrs. August Greisinger, of Walnut street, put both hands on the hot stove yesterday. while his mother was engaged in doing the washinng. The hands were badly blistered the burns being very painful. A, physician was call .‘d and the little fellow was soon resting easier. Mr. Greisinger is a motorman on the Ft. Wayne-Decatur interurban. FORMWsfAFF For Editing of “Ravelings,” the High School Paper. THE FIRST COPY Will be Issued Friday of Next W eek—Seniors in Charge. The first copy of the high school paper, "Ravelings," under the new editorial management and staff, will be issued a week from next Friday. The paper will retain its newspaper form and will be issued every two weeks. At a meeting of the senior class at 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, the committee, working under the direction of Miss Virginia Cravens, teacher of English, reported the make-up of the new management and staff. The committee arranging this comprised Ella Reiter, Gladys Flanders, Fred Ball, Ralph Grill, Ireta Beavers, Wayne Beavers. Albert Gehrig was appointed business manager. Working with him arc Gladys Flanders and Florence Mann, as advertisement managers; Geraldine Brandyberry, ireta Beavers and Bernice Beery as circulation managers. Miss Ireta Butler is typewriting superintendent, and her co workers are Lucile Buhler, Urcile Amspaugh, Naomi Butler. The managing editor, or editor-in-chief is Harry Knapp, who has an able 1 staff of helpers. Ramona Smith is in ' t harge- st the editorial writings, and I her staff also includes Anita Swear- ■ engen, Helen Kinney and Fred Ball. ' The staff further includes: i Joke editors—Fanny Heller and Dent Baltzell. Cartoonist —Glen Sowle. Calendar editor —Naomi Mayer. 1 Executive editor —Ella Reiter, t Departmental—Alta Teeple. Athletic—John Clark and Jirene Gregory. ’ Social—Hallie Leonard. Chapel- Frieda Williams, Lottie (Continued on Page Two)

(COUNCIL OF DEFENSE A special meeting of the county conn <ll of defense will be held Tuesday evning, Sept. 25th at 7:30 o'clock at the | court house. At this meeting two members of the state council and a member of the national council of defense will be present and explain to the public the duties of the county council. If you are interested in this work attend the meeting. ROTARY CLUB°HELD MEETINC ‘ At the. business meeting of the Decatur Rotary club held last evening In the council chamber of the city hall It was decided that every member of the organization march in the big patriotic parade this evening. A lunchton meeting will be held in two weeks at which time an out of town speaker will address the club. o - - - — BOYS REPORTED Forty of the National Army Lads Answered to Roll Call. SCHWARTZ REFUSES Elmo Smith is Appointed Captain—Leave Friday , at 8:20 A. M. +++++++++♦++++< + ELMO SMITH, SQUAD CAP- + t + TAIN. ♦ 1 ++++++++ + + + + + ♦ 1 At one o’clock this afternoon in the mayor's office of the city hall building, » forty of the forty-two men certified < for service in the national army re- 1 ported to the local military board aud 1 instructions were given them relative 1 to leaving tomorrow morning at 8:20 1 o’clock for Camp Taylor, Louisville, when they will train for the world fight against "kaiserism.” The two men who did not report ' were David D. Schwartz, of Berne and Orval Wells, of Decatur. Schwart* who is a member of the Amish ohur< h informed the board this morning that , he was not going to report or leave with the boys in the morning. Weils did not report or send anv word. He did not report at the physical examination and was therefore certified as a ( member of the army From all an- . pearances he seems u lintcrested and from his later action as also in the ( case of Schwartz, the federal authorities will take up their cases if they fail to report tomorrow. < Elmo Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. | B. J. Smith, of this city, was appoint- < ed leader or captain of the forty-two < men having charge of the securing otj.‘ meals, etc., that will have to be looked / after on their way to Camp Taylor, i When the board appointed him, he re- < ceived the hearty applause from the I entire squad. Five of the boys, Floyd Sprague, | Geneva; Roland Grey, Monroe; ’ Parker Woodruff. James Murphy,; ’ Thomas F. Callihan, of Geneva, ; yvill be given lodging in the city this evening. It will be imposs-1 ible for them to return to ther homes | and return here in time for the de- 1 parture tomorrow. They will be tak-. en care of at the Murray Hotel. The boys will report at seven-thirty o'clock tomorrow morning at the city hall and from there march to the Clover Leaf station where they will ; hoard the special. If any one fails to pppear, alternates will take their places. Big Parade Tonight A parade and patriotic demonstra- ‘ tion will be accorded the Adams coun- ■ fy honor men tonight. The public including nearly every lodge or organi- ’ zation will join lu the big celebration: and the committee in charge has ar- f '* ranged for a young lady, dressed m: B (white, to march with each one of the ( l ’ boys. Tomorrow when the boys leave the: '■ business houses will be closed from | 0 seven-thirty until eight-thirty and the 11 entire community will gather at the 3 station to bid them good cheer. ■o ——— — * HAD A GOOD NIGHT (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Sept. 20—(Special Io ’ Daily Democrat) —Governor Goodrich continues to improve, it was stated early today. "The governor spent aj good night,” the physician’s statement said. , NOTICE TO BAND. All members of the Decatur City | band are requested to meet at the, ■ band room at 6:45 tonight to partici-i ’ pate in the military parade. |

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YOUNG PEOPLE » Rally to Close Baptist Association Convention— Missionary to India SPOKE THIS MORNING Newcastle and Warren Both Want 1918 Associatin Meeting. Today’s Sessions. By noon today, one hundred throo had enrolled. The threatening rain of the morning somewhat dimmed the attendance, several a"’o parties cancelling their trip. Two cities have extended Invitation for the next meeting, these being Warren and Newcastle. The place will be announced this afternoon. During the women’s session. Miss Nellie Lucas, of Burmah, India, a missionary at home on an eighteen months’ furlough, which has been extended a year, gave a talk on the mission work in India, telling of the ways and customs of the people. Her talk was illustrated with the costumes worn there. Mrs. C. E. Bell closed this period with prayer. The doctrinal sermon, treating of Constructive Barriers in the Christian Life, given by the Rev. J. F. Fraser, pastor of the Muncie First church, was exceptionally good. A most successful two days’ session of the Salamonie Baptist association will close this evening at the Baptist church with the Young People’s rally, to which all the young people’s organizations of the city are invited. The program follows: Thursday Evening—7:3o. Young People’s Rally—Rev. S. L. Roberts presiding. Song Service. Solo—Mrs. Kilgore, Muncie Music. I Address to the Salamonie B. Y, P. U.—Rev. Chas. E. Watkins. Concluding Business. Adjournment. Yesterday afternoon’s session opened by singing "I Love Him," and f'We Shall Sec the King Some Day.” Scripture lesson by Rev. Reno Tacoma, from Romans 8:28. Song. "He is So Precious to Me." The reading of church letters was called for and the moderator, the Rev. O. R. McKay, asked P.ev. Dunean and Rev. Overman to assist the clerk. AU churches reported except Antioch. / Tlie following brothers were then introduced: Rev. C. M. Dinsmore, superintendent of missions; Rev. Henry Treat, representing the Home Mission society; Brother Linn |Ware, a Kiowa Indian, whose Indian name is Tsengeah. Rev. Treat gave a very Interesting talk and he and Linn Ware sang in the Indian dialect. Brother Ware lead in prayer. Wednesday Evening. j The choir opened the song service and Mrs. C. E. Bell sang a solo. The ' address was given by Rev. John Sheen, representing Franklin college, and a report was given on the Fiveyear Program. Rev. C. M. Dinsmore, secretary of the Indiana Baptist association, gave a talk on The Five-year Program, showing the relation of the denomination to the world crisis. Prayer was given by Rev. Fraser. Committees Named The following committees were appointed yesterday by the moderator: Time, place and preacher—E. Roy Henderson. Dr. P. L. Robinson, Mrs. G. W. Livingston. I Nominating—Rev. Reno Tacoma, A. D. Fuller. G. D. Snyder Digest of Letters —Frank Garret, Mr. Wampler, Uriah Jackson. I Resolution —Rev. J. F. Frazier, Rev. 11. C. Overman, Rev. Ezra Duncan. Nettie Cochran. Enrollment — Cal Peterson, Mr. Smith, W. E. Wagoner. In the annual sermon that opened the session, the Rev. 1. C. Overman ! used as his text the words of the SavI ior to his disciples at the close of the ; Lord’s supper. “And Let us Go Hence” : The speaker impressed the thought that as the Master was going forth to suffering, sacrifice and victory, the Christian must expect to do ho less; ■ that there is no redemption without ! sacrifice —that ours is a ministry of I service and that with this we also can (have the victory.