Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 214, Decatur, Adams County, 15 November 1917 — Page 1

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FRENCH PREMIER CHOSEN TODAY Georges Clemmenceau, “the Tiger,” Heads New French CabinetTHREE SAMMIES DIED In German Attack on November 3—Two from Indiana Were Killed. (TTniteil T-rrsa Service) Paris, Nov. 15— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Georges Clemenceaj “the tiger, as he is known In French political circles, late today accepted the post of Premier of France and began his choice of a cabinet. Washington, ..ov, is—(Rpe.ia! to L'uily Democrat) — Three Americans were killed, 11 wounded, 11 missing in the first German raid on the American trench N’ov. 3, according to a revised list made public today. Among the names of those wounded is Private Lewis A. Defier of Sullivan, Ind. Addition to the list of missing is included Private Hoyt 1!. Decker, of Vincennes, Ind. Washington. Nov. - 15— (Special to Dally Democrat)—“Republic” is their password, hundreds of German troops are surrendering voluntarily on the west front, the Amertcan government semi-ofßcially informed. These surrenders are the result of the French governent’s follow up campaign since President Wilson's democratic Germany appeals were showered over the German lines from allied airplanes. Those surrendering do to with the understanding that they are to he treated not as enemy prisoners but permitted to work for a German republic. •) “The advocates of a republic of Germany,” said a report to the American gtrverument. "who are conducting a brilliant campaign from the security of a neutral neighbor state, are distributing among German homes and through the German armies this important information. "LET REPUBLIC BE YOUR PASSWORD. "To the comrades on the west front. We have secured the issue of the following general order to the French army— whoever surreneders himself and gives the password 'Republic' will not be treated as an enemy prisoner of war. If he desires he will be permitted to work with us and with our countrymen in the same cause, for the freedom of Germany.”

(By J. \V. I’egler. United Press staff correspondent.) The American Field Headquarters, France, Nov. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) — More Americans 'have been killed and wounded in brisk fight ing which has broken out along the sector they are holding against the Germans. A few more men, in addition to those who fell in the recent German raid, have been killed and wounded as a result of heavy shelling of their trenches by boche artillery, it "as learned today. The American artillery is responding to the German fire, and the exchanges of the guns are increasing constantly. Sniping is also increasing. One American has fallen victim of a German sniper. Sammies have been potting at the Germans, but the toll the> have take is not known. The exact extent of the latest Anieiican casualties has not yet been announced from headquarters. It >s known however, that one German shell, well placed against the front lines, wounded several. But if the American have lost a few they had the satisfaction today of having achieved a brilliant bit of patro work, in which one German was killed and two wounded. A mixed Franro-American patrol was slipping over No Mans Land in the usual reconnoissance work unde taken each night. One alert member of the party caught the sound of approaching enemy detachment. Wi h a few whispered words, the Am croon and French divided into two sections, flopping down silently in shell holes. There they waited until the Germans were well into the ambuscade The Sammies and Poilus let 00-e. The Gerans-even though they out tall and ran. yelling furiously as they

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J bobbed up and down on Iho pock-mark °d irregularities of No Man's Land, j They only waited long enough to pick up ihcir dead comrades and dr ig along their two wounded. London, Nov. -5— (Special to Dally Democrat) —Fresh advances of General Allenhy's Rritish troops which tiring them to a spot little more than a dozen miles from Jerusalem on the west were reported today. The Egyptian expeditionary army is now holding the railway line in the vicinity of Naaneh and Nanhura, including the junction of the railway line to the Holy City. Stockholm, Nov. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) Pctrograd was reported to he in flames in a report which reached here today. No details of the fire were given. It was assumed here, however, that with forces of the holshevki and provisional government still reported clashing in the capital's streets, the flames had boon started by intent or by shells. At last word from Pctrograd, the provisional government was reported in control of the city.

London, Nov. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The holshevki adventure in government is all but ended, as London read the meager Russian news today. There was no direct word from Petrograd, but cumulative evidence seemed to point to the provisional government's gradual return to power in the capital. As Russian observers here saw the situation the nation’s salvation now depends upon the elements composing the Minamilist, radical, bourgeoise, peasant and rossack parties and the co-operative unions. The last named include nearly a third of the co-operative population of Russia. It was believed here that when the provisional forces do regain complete power the Minimalists and the radical cadet parties would unit on a cabinet which would adopt a vigorous military and foreign policy. Whatever government emerges, the chief problem for immediate and presing settlement will he some solution of the present economic crisis. Means must be adopted to increase the production of foot) An Russian* here saw it. the provisional government must uproot the seeds of anarchy sown by German propagandists and radical fanatics and then follow up with a restatement of war aims. According to indirect word from Petrograd. arrangements have been made to convene the constitutional assembly as soon as possible. On all sides here emphasis was laid on the fact that Russia lias nothing to fear from the prominent part of cosscaks are taking in putting down the bovsheviki revolt. The cossacks from their earliest history have been communistic in their ideas and intensely democratic.

(By Webb Miller, United Press Staff Correspondent) London, Nov. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Over a total front of fifty miles the great battle which may decide the fate of northern Italy was developing today. German and Austrian troops are j testing the strength of the Piave river line at six different points, according to Rome dispatches. They are pouring a tremendous and concentrated artillery fire against the Italian defenses. At four places the enemy apparently had obtained a foothold. Austrians from the Trentino region now at Asiago are literally slipping forward over the Alps by inches, suffering terrible casualties from the stubborn Italian defense. It is this menace of a turning movement on the northern end of the great line that was regarded here today as of most gravity in the Italian situation. Every inch the Austrians drive forward here increases the danger to the rear of the Piave river line on the right wing of the fifty mile line, the Germans were today within fifteen miles of Venice. Fighting was in progress in the Vecchi marshes. At Gallio, the Austrians with 6,000 troops were trying to slip behind the main body of defenders. The resistence of the Italians in this battle was evidenced in scores of details reported today. Os fortyfour armored cars sent out to harrass the enemy only twenty-eight returned. Paris, Nov. 15—(Special to Daily Ddtriocrat) —German artiClery threw a violent bombardment over Cauriers’ wood today, the French war office announced. French airmen mombed Mulhouse. Paris, Nov. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Calais was violently bombarded by enemy aircraft Tuesday resulting in many civilian cas--1 unities, it was announced today.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, November 1.1, 1917.

CALLED TO HELP Adams County, Most Successful in June Red Cross Drive IS CALLED OUT To Help Other Counties— Rev. Marsh (Joes to Indianapolis. Because Adams county was the first one to raise her quota of the Red Cross fund in the June drive; the first to report to both state and national headquarters, and the first to get back her twenty-five per cent for use In homo chapter, Arthur Bentley, director of the Indiana Red Cross, has railed upon French Quinn, of the county forces, to furnish a man who will help them in the clean-up drive whereby other counties of tho state who have not yet raised their June quota may do so and clean-up the slate ready for the Christmas membership drive and the coming February drive for more Red Cross war money. Mr. Quinn recommended the Rev. W. Paul Marsh, pastor of the Christian church, this city, for this work, and Rev. Marsh left this morning for Indianapolis to receive instructions regarding the same. He will be call ed upon to go into a half-dozen or, more .counties to explain the meth- 1 ods used by this county in her very effective drive and explain the work in general and t'ne great need of prompt and effective raising of tHe old quota before the new drive comes on. —o — TO VISIT AT HATTIESBURG. Mrs. D. W. Beery, Mrs. Anna Me-! Connell. Mrs. John Christen and j probably several other Decatur peo ! pie will be among the number who j leave next Tuesday on the G. R. & I. Hatiesburg special for a visit with ! Utaic mm ffimn Bfielby. ; SOCIETY

NEED IS GREAT Among the Soldiers for Knitted Goods—Women May Work IN HAPPY KNOWLEDGE That She is Contributing to the Comfort of the Soldiers. Women knitters may work happy. in the knowledge that they are contributing to tne comfort of some poor soldier boy this winter. In some places people are working to discourage the work and the state council of defense desires to correct this misinformation positively and to serve notice on all persons and newspapers who are discouraging knitting to forthwith desist from so doing. The published statement that the government furnishes the soldiers and sailors all the knitted articles | specified is not true. The only knitted items furnished by the govern- 1 ment to the soldiers are the ordinary commercial machine-made socks, j While some other articles are made available, these must all be purchased individually by the men. The American Red Cross declares | that the need for knitted socks, sweaters, mufflers and wristlets is imperative and calls upon the women of the United States to exert themselves to the utmost in this regard. A cablegram from Major Grayson M. P. Murphy, representing the American Red Cross in France, states the situation so clearly that further comment is unnecessary. Major Murphy says: “Last winter broke the record for i cold and misery among people here, i There is inexpressible dread of the coming winter finding us without supplies to meet the situation. We urge you on behalf of our soldiers and those of our allies who will suffer in their frozen trenches, and also thousands of French and Belgian refugees and repatriates being returned through Switzerland to France. Everyone here looks to America to begin shipping at once 1,500,000 of eaeli of the warm knitted woolen articles

already requested. They must come before cold weather, and in view or the shortage of fuel and other dls comforts they will he or inestimable value in both military and civilian work." ft- — —i REV. BUYER'S FUNERAL. The Berne Witness says; "Tho funeral services of Rev. Joseph L. Buyer were held Tuesday afternoon from tho Evangelical church. Deceased was about seventy years of age and was for a number of years pastor of the Evangelical church at Linn Grove. He died last Saturday morning at his home in Marshall. 111., where he had held his last pastorate. Friends knew that he had suffered two strokes of paralysis recently, but no one knew that his death was imminent. Deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters, Myrtle and Beulah, and three sons. Carl, who is in the aviation corps; Clarence, who is in the navy, and J. L. Buyer, jr., of east of Berne. The body was brought here on the afternoon train Tuesday. The two sons, now in Uncle Sam's service, were able to attend the funeral hore. A large host ,of friends attended the services and paid their last respects to their friend."

REAL PATRIOTIC Feeling Stirred in Soldiers by Inspection Before the Camp Officials. GREAT TO WEAR KHAKI Says Reuben May at Camp Custer—All Anxious to Get the Kaiser. A former Adams county boy; a brother of Mrs. Sam Sonday and a son of N. S. Nay writes the following letter to his sistef, Mrs. Sonday: Camp Custer. Nov. s*. Dear Sister: — 1 received your letter and was glad to hear from you folks. I just wrote Leland a letter but had to cut it short because I had to wash my leggins tor inspection tomorrow. Say, I felt real proud of my self to day for once in my life. The whole camp marched before the majors and Gen. Derkman and some French officers. I was right uopn my toes There was about five thousand ci'izens there also and they cheered us and my blood felt like a real patriotic American. I hope all soldiers felt as 1 did. If that could be, there is no hope for the kaiser. When the flag went by every hat was lifted and every soldier payed tribute to those glorious colors. I tell you ’tis great to wear the khaki. I feel now as if I may turn out to be some one. We have machine guns that shoot 450 shots per minute. Every thing is clean around here. If you could see us fellows shake a leg and polish up around camp it would make you smile. We have no rifles to monkey with hut we carry 45 colts on our belt. You must be tired reading this. Oh, yes, I forgot to tell you we had our post duty last night: that is one company hid about two miles from camp and our company had to find them. They were the enemy and had white handkerchiefs around their necks. The funny part of it was there was four or five other companies playing the same game in the same field and some of our hoys got captured by other companies. Well this is all. From your brother, REUBEN MAY. Co. D. 328, Camp Custer, Battle Creek

MURDERS IN COLD BLOOD. (United rn as Service) Detroit, Mich., No. 15—) Special to Daily Democrat)—“l was only doing my duty. After his lianson with my wife, I felt that I was protecting other women.” This was the explanation offered today by Peter J. Pearson, Fargo. N. D... for the killing of William J. Collins, last night. Pearson pulled the trigger with deliberation ending a search of more than a year. Pearson even smiled when Collins tried to say the woman forced her attentions on him. According to Pearson, his wife and Collins had berths in the same sleeping car during a trip to Fargo in October, 1916.

WE WATCHED THEM Seventy-five Women Engaged in Red Cross Work at Library Yesterday. THE INTEREST GROWS Large Number of Garments. Bandages and Knit Goods Are Being Made Up. If you visited the library in this city yesterday afternoon you witnessed a sight that a few months ago would have seemed marvelous. Ever afternoon is worth a visit there, but Wednesdays seems to be the popular day of the week. On the library floor were fifty-five women, busily engaged in preparing bandages, making various articles of wearing apparel, under the direction of those trained in the work. The ladies worked rapidly, quietly and in a manner that told without words that they knew just how serious was the task of each. In the north basement room were several more women packing articles ready for shipment while in the front room at the home of Dr. W. E. Smith, just north of the library were still more women, packing the knit goods, sweaters, helmets, wristlets, socks, etc. It was a wonderful thing to see—seventyfive women working as fast as their hands could fly and think of it —all over this great land, in every county, ire hundreds and thousands more, thus working for their sons and relttives whom they have given to their beloved country. Can they lick us? Not much, not with such a spirit that outrivals Betsy Ross and the women who gave their all in the ages past.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD. Tlie Christian Brotherhood will meet tonight with Dr. C. R. Weaver, this being the regular monthly meeting. A special call for members to attend is given. THEQUESTIONAIRE For Remaining Nine Million Men Registered in Draft Made Public. A COMPLETE RECORD Os All Men to Smallest Detail Will Now be in Government Hands.

(United ri-bss Service) Washington., I). C„ Nov. 15 —(Sue•ial to Daily Democrat) —The list of questions which every one of the remaining nine million men who registered for the draft must fill out was made public by the provost marshal general yesterday. There are 148 questions in all. This questionaire automatically revokes ill exemptions and discharges under the first draft. Failure to return his answers in seven days after he receives the questions makes the registrant liable to a year in prison. Such men may he certified into tlie first class called. Mailing of the list by the iocal board constitutes legal notice to the registrant. His failure to receive it does not. excuse him. Even after answering the questionaire if a man’s status changes and he does not report it within five days to his board he is subject to a year in prison. The minimum number of questions each man must answer is about 26, the maximum about 100. Once filled out the questionaire constitutes each man's complete record with the government. All previous records are by it automatically wiped out. YOUR BOY IN FRANCE. Manager Kist of the Rex theater has secured for Friday night of this week the most wonderful war picture ever made, entitled, “Under the Stars and Stripes in France,” a Pathe film, so clear and perfect that many of the men can actually be recognized. The pictures show American lads fighting for liberty across the seas and it is needless to say that the Rex will be crowded for these great war scenes shown on the j ! screen here for the first time. Plan . to see these. I

ADAMS COUNTY GOES OVER-FIRST IN DISTRICT BLUE CHEEK. BEHNE. KIRKLAND AND ST. MARYS MAKE GREAT RECORD---DECATDR AND OTHER PRECINCTS ARE STILL BEHIND QUOTA.

Adams county is over the top in the Y. M. C. A. drive, pawing the quota of $5,000 the second day of the drive, and now going for $7,500. Blue Creek township leads the bunch with a total that threatens to double the sum apportioned to that splendid district. God bless them. They were asigned to raise $230 and this morning reported $438.99, all cash but four dollars, and almost twice the amount assigned them. Kirkland and St. Mary’s townships are also over their apportionment, as is the town of Berne. While the rest are below the quota it is believed that not a single township or corporation wil in the face of these splendid reports fail to meet their quota. If they do, the record will one of the wonderful ones for the state. When County Chairman Clark J. Lutz called the headquarters at Fort Wayne this morning and told them that the total subscriptions to date were $5,151. and that ninety per cent of this amount was in cash, he was informed that ADAMS COUNTY WAS THE FIRST TO GO OVER THE TOP. was congratulated and the county given high praise. Report received this morning by Mr. Lutz showed four districts over a®d a number and a number of the others close to the amount required. Tho dsitricts to make good first were: Bine Creek Township—Quota asked. $230. Amount reported. $438.99. St. Mary’s Township—Quota asked, $260. Amount reported. $277.40. Kirkland Township—Quota asked. $225. Amount reported, $264.15. Berne and South Monroe —Quota. SBOO. Reported. $1,007.65. in each of these districts others who have not given and who wish to do so may still contribute and it is expected that the amounts will be increased. One of the disappointments to Mr. Lutz and his assistants is the fact that Decatur apd Washington township. assigned $2,050, have not yet made good. We have faith in our people, however, and feel sure that they will not permit this district to fall below the amount assigned them. Every precinct must make its quota and it is hoped that in those districts where they have not yet made the

canvass every effort will be made to meet the amount required that the record may be a banner one. Let’s make the total $7,500. We can do it if every one gives his share for this glorious purpose of bringing cheer to the lads in camp and trenches. A receipt is to he issued to every person who gave and the assurance is given that every penny of the money will be used for the purpose intended. The Fort Wayne district includes seven counties and is known as the seventh Indiana district, composed of Adams, Allen. Huntington, Dekalb. Steuben, Wells and Whitley. According to reports from headquarters some of these are having a hard time to meet the quota and the announcement from Ihis county was joyfully received. The total for the district is $84,000. our share of the million to be raised in Hoosierdom. The fact that the big drive has gone over is splendid news to those who Itave given the work their for ten days past but it should not, be taken to mean that this excuses a single person from giving what they can and all they can tor this cause. We can’t give too much, it will be used to make “our boys” more comfortable and to keep them clean. Help * Pershing send them hack better men than when they left, or at least as clean In body and in mind. This is real helping. Decatur and Geneva, as well as the other districts, still short should make good their quota today. Don't let it be said that we fell down. Every township, from Jefferson to Preble, and from Union to Hartford, back and forth and cries wise should meet its quota. If we do,'the total will lie tlie greatest victory ever won! in this good old county.

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Push a little harder. Let's go over the top and so far the other side that our boys will know that us folks back home are for them, praying, hoping and helping them in every way wa can. It makes a difference and they will be—oh, so proud of us folks back here in the old home county. if you like the boys in khaki, show it by doing this for them. Give your share today and see that your district makes good. Hurrah for Adams county! First in the district to report her full share. HERE'S ONE FROM “SCHUCKS.’’ Camp Shelby, Miss., Nov. 11. Friend John: — Just a few lines to let you know that I am still alive. I have seen several of the Decatur boys. They are scattered all over the camp. I saw Elmo Smith yesterday for tho first time. He is camped close to us but 1 did not know he was here. I read in the paper about Charles Yager being elected and was sure glad to learn it. We are all anxious to learn when we will leave. A lot of the fellows don’t want to go but they cannot send us too soon to suit me. When I get back 1 will buy the opera house at Decatur and exhibit the kaiser. It ought to draw big. En"Vlosed find a photo of some of the boys, including me. Tell Charlie Yager I don’t want the street commissioner's job and he can give it to Barney Kalver. Good-bye. As ever SCHUCKS. Co. E, 151st Indiana Infantry. — C — ■' RIGHT SPIRIT, EH? A prominent and well-to-do farmer, of near Warren, when approached by a committee seeking contributions to tlie Y. M. C. A. army fund Wednesday morning, was momentarily embarjssed, and then confessed that' be did not have the cash in his pocket with which to make a cash payment, and his motto is cash. In a moment his face brightened, and his face brightened, and pointing to a horse in the barn yard, he said: “See that horse. Well, I’ll just give you that horse, and I think my neighbor, down the,4oad will,buy him.” Tito committee took the horse and visited the neighbor. Th ehorse was not a thoroughbred, but the committee had some good salesmen in it, and they got S6O for the animal. The S6O was put down to the farmer’s credit.— Huntington Herald. NOTICE TO G. A. R. The W, R. C. members invite the G. A. R. to their hall this evening when the regular inspection of the ' corps will take place. Refreshments will lie served.

,j.4*4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4-4 , 4‘ + 4 , 4 , 4' + BRING YOUR TURKEYS IN. + * + 4. A few days ago we published + 4. an item that turkeys would not + + be purchased before December 1. 4* + This was the version taken by + 4* the produce men of an order 4* + from the federal food commis- 4* 4* sion. However, at the state 4* * convention a few days ago a res- 4* 4* olution was adopted that the 44* produce men co-operate with the 4* 4- food commission in every way 4* 4- possible and a copy was sent to 4* 4. Washington. In answer to that 4* 4- message a telegram has been 4* 4- received hdre asking the pro- 4* 4. duee men to continue doing bus- 4* + iness in November the same as 4* 4- in past years, except limit the 4* 4> size to not less than eight 4> 4- pounds for hens and twelve 4« + twelve pounds for males. The 4* 4- local companies will do so and 4* 4- are now paying twenty-one 4* 4* cents for turkeys. Bring them 4* 4> in. This will make turkey pos- 4* 4> sible for Thanksgiving. 4* + 4* + 4 , 4 , 4 , + + + + + + + 4'