Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 102, Decatur, Adams County, 29 April 1918 — Page 1

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• Volume XVI. Number 102.

COUNTY’S MINIMUM QUOTA IS SECURED

I GERMANY WILL TRY TO "TRICK PLAY” RUSSIA —l—■ — WILL SEND HER ULTIMATUM CO DETAINING “JOKER" —TWO AMERICAN TRANSPORTS DAMAGED AT SEA— I FLANDERS RATTLE RESUMED. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C„ April 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Germany intends to present to Russia an ultimatum demanding release of German prisoners held in Siberia, but this will contain a joker permitting relief of only invalid Russian prisoners. A commission of 115 members will go to Petrograd to take up the question of this exchange, and should it be refused Germany threatens to take Petrograd. The ultimatum provides that Russia free all German prisoners in good health, and all those in ill health remain in Russia under care of neutral physicians, and that Germany release only invalid Russian prisoners. Washington. I). C„ April 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Two American transports were damaged in a collision at sea. the na» v department announced today. Both vessels were under convoy, and running without lights, when the accident occurred, the official announcement stated. Neither was seriously damaged, but both were ordered back for repairs. . A board of inquiry will be appointed to make a thorough investigation of the accident. Secretary Daniels announced. Paris. April 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Repeated German attacks in Hangard wood were repulsed, the French war office announced today.

(United Press Service) (By Fred S. Ferguson, United PreSs Staff Corespondent) I With the American Army in Northern France, April 28—(Specilal to the Daily Democrat) —American forces are now fighting beside the French in northern France, holding a sector in ( the height of the world’s greatest bat- , tie. 11 This announcement is now possi-1 ble, after three weeks' silence regard-': ing the movement of troops. Infantry, artillery, machine gun- ‘ ners and other branches of the serv- ’ Ice are in the line. The Americans face the German | army at the peak of a Greman salient? The outposts are only 200 yards apart at some places. At some points the American poistions are maintained < in shellholds. 1 As soon as all troops were in posi- , tions, the sector was formally taken . over from the French. The Ameri- , can commander, who is under a French corps commander, expressed . the greatest confidence in the French < leadership. The entire country here is open ‘ and rolling, with very few woods or other screening facilities and no trenches. The entire problem is one,' of open fighting. 1 The boche artillery which is active ' In shelling all roads and villages within range, is visible from an. American observation point. ■' Although the French characterized this sector as '‘quiet,’' the present fire is the heaviest the Americans have yet faced. | The skies are ablaze every nightwilh the flash of guns and the air quivers With the roar of artillery and exploding shells. C. As the high explosixes pound the . American lines, the soldiers dive into the shallow cover of ditches and shell ; ;holes. One American outfit carries its flag ■into the front line. Although furled ■in a waterproof case, Old Glory is on the battle line. I Washington, D." C? April 29—(SpeKeial to Daily Democrat)— Two casualEties list, containing a total of 156 names, were isued by the war de- ■ partrr.ent today, on receipts of reports | from General Pershing. The casualties included 18 killed in E action, 15 dead of disease, six dead K from wounds. 25 wounded severely, ;. 87 wounded slightly, 4 missing, 2 | dead from accidents and one from i gather causes. London, Aprir29— (Special to Daily K Democrat)—The Germans were strik- || Ing on practically the entire Flanders

battle front today. Field Marshal Haig reported. From Meteren to Voormezeele, a distance of more than ten miles, infantry attacks were developing under cover of a terrific bombardment of high explosives and gas shells. The southern part of the Flanders theater, from Givenchy to Nieppe forest, a ten-mile front, was also under heavy artillery fire. At the same time the enemy began shelling the British lines on the tenmile front between Lens and Arras—constituting about half of the sector separating the Flanders and Picardy battle front. The German drive in Flanders resumed after a lull of 24 hours. After complete cessation of infantry operations on the entire battle front, following the desperate fighting cf Friday, Hindenburg struck northward against Ypres again Saturday afternoon. The official statements of yesterday show the British still holding the enemy at Voormezaele, two miles south of Ypres, while the French a - e successfully defending Locre. The only progress made by the Germans was a voluntary retirement by the British east of Ypres, cited in yesterday's official statement of the German war office. This retirement evidently was made on a front of about four miles, extending from Langemarck southward to Zillebeke and is only a slight recession from the form>er retirement along this line. The Germans claim to have occupied Hooge, a mile and a half due east of Ypres. South of the Somme there was artillery activity from Villers-Breton-neux southward to the Luce river. The French war office reported the repulses of German attacks, following heavy bombardments in the Chemin Des Dames. St. Mihiel and Luneville sectors. American troops hold positions in each of these sectors. An unnamed French officer is quoted as declaring that Foch is satisfied with the rate at which the allies are killing Germans and is not yet ready to strike. The officer said the allies “have the boche where we want him, and there is no doubt we can keep him there a great deal longer than is healthy for him.” Foch told Clemenceau as much as $ month ago to “wait” the officer said. I A United Press dispatch from the I front bears out Foeh's belief that ■ Hindenburg is suffering tremendous ■ losses. The dispatch said that the i Germans have used 155 of their 200

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, April 29, 1918.

|LEW CORBIN DEAD I Veteran Painter of City Succumbs to Heart Attack. WAS WELL KNOWN Was About Sixty-seven Years of Age—Died Unexpectedly. H. ('orL)in. pioneer painter of the city, died Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the infirmary hospital where he had been bedfast since last Friday, having been ailing for some time from heart trouble; but death at the last came quite suddenly. Mr. Corbin was about sixty-seven years of age. He was born in Cumberland. Indiana, being a son of Elij th and Phoebe Corbin, but spent his boyhood in Winchester. He has long been a resident of Decatur, however, and is one of the veteran painters. He was quite skilled in his work and his signs and other work ranked in the high class in the artistic. But two members of his parental family survive, they being a sister. Mrs. H. 1.. Confer of this city; and a sister. Mrs. Belle France of Alliance Ohio. divisions on the west front; that the 1919 class already is in the line and that the 1920 class is awaiting the call. (By Robert J. Bender. United Press staff correspondent) Washington, April 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Germany's bloody effort to split the British and French allies in the west will be followed Ly a tremendous propaganda effort directed to the same end. Diplomatic advices today indicate that the Teuton is laying his plans for a ‘‘whispering offensive” of treachery as carefully as he prepared his gigantic military effort in Flanders and Picardy. From the advance propaganda assaults it appears Germany will follow two courses in France —offer to arrange for settlement of French loans to Russia, now apparently lost, and stir up dissatisfaction with England for “starting the war and then not doing her part.” Advices here indicate that much of the new propaganda is emanating from Switzerland. The Germans, apparently preparing for the future, have organized a virtual army of propagadists in Per da 'Continued on Page Two'

——■—————— VICTORY ON WEST FRONT OEPENOS ON MAN POWEfl|

(By Carl D. Groat, United Press staff correspondent.) Washington, April 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)— “Very large quotas" of American men will be required “in the immediate future” for service overseas to fill up the gaps inflicted in the west front drive, the war department weekly summary declared today. “The outcome of the present operations in the west depends on man power.” said the statement, adding, "ours is the imperative duty of providing replacement units for the armies in France. We must be able to put fresh men in the field thoroughly and methodically trained. In addition *o those already called to the colors ami now training at our cantonments or already selected for service, very large quotas will be required in the immediate future to fdl the gaps." This warning apparently was intend I ed to prepare the nation for calls even 1 larger than those listed for the com ’ ing month or two. s Admitting the gravity of the situa , tion, the statement declared the crisis >jup to the present have resulted “it 5 large measure favorably to the enemy’ -'but pointed out that with joint alliet ' command the’ boche has failed in hit purpose of wrecking the Britsh army a The summary announced for tip t first time, as far as the department ii s 'concerned. that American troops ar< 3 located east of Amiens, have had t 9 part in the struggle which kept tip

I TO LAUNCH DRIVE . FOR CAMP FUNDS K. of C’s Will Make Drive for Funds to Carry on • War Activities. • BEGINNING MAY STH Hon. C. M. Neizer to Make Address in This City on Wednesday Night. . On Sunday. May sth, a national catni paign will be launched by the Knights t of Columbus for the purpose of raising funds to carry on their splendid work i in the camps and cantonments where - our soldier boys are in training. 1 One of the best loved speakers of • the state of Indiana will address the i public of Decatur at the Adams couniy 1 court house. Wednesday evening. May • 1, at 8 o’clock, in the interest of the i state-wide drive for funds for sol- > dier’s Welfare Work that will be made by the Knights of Columbus during I the week of May sth to May 12th. . The Knights of Columbus committee t on War Activities has prepared a budget calling for $16,090,000 of which Indiana's quota is $250,000. Decatur must raise $3500.00. ‘ The Hon. Charles Niezer, of Fort I Wayne, has been secured by the local council of the Knights of Columbus to bring home to the people of Decatur what the Knights of Columbus are doing and what they need to carrv on ► their noble work in behalf of our national army. The eminent speaker, because it may not be so fully known and understood as to receive the most hearty endorsement of every patriotic American citizen, is well qualified to give a vivid description of the mighty enthusiasm the Knights are injecting into their work to benefit our soldier boys in our military camps. The work of the Knights of Columous in the encampments and cantonments has the endorsement of President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker who decreed that it deserves the support of every intelligent and patriotic American citizen. All the camp welfare agencies, the Y. M. *' A., the Knights of Columbus, and the Jewish Welfare Board are on the same footing, free from sectarianism, working in the friendliest spirit of co-op- ; eration. The emphasis cannot be made too . strong that the Knights of Columbus. fContinuefl on Page Two'

Germans off Amiens the past week, < and “have acquitted themselves well.” < ■ The Germans are relying principally ’ on “rifles, machine guns, man power, i i and carefully thoughtout methods of i ■ transporting and supplying munitions i ■ to the front of attack under all con- : ditions,” said the statement. “This means that they have developed mobil- • ity or offensive action that can only - be met by counter measures of equal s potency and flexibility. "A battle of such magnitude as the i one being fought in the west cannot i be decided by any single engagement. :- “The vigorous attacks driven [> against the British lines were intended 1J to paralyze the independent will power r of the British command. In this, the y enemy has failed. Unity of command f- of the allies has extended operations to the broader field of general engage- -- ments in which all the allied forces n will henceforth be used interchangei- ably. “This change in the combat situa- -- tion has materially altered the mois ment of 1 decision of the offensive. n instead of the enemy being able to defeat the British arms and turn its ■d full energy against the French, the is allies are now able to oppose their full v. strength to the hostile attack. le “It must constanly be borne in mind is that the enemy is seeking a decision ■e that will end the war. This decision a can only be arrived at. by the destruee tion of the allied forces in the field be-

ANNUAL EVEN! ) Celebration of the Ninetyninth Anniversary of e Odd Fellows AT THE I. O. O. F. HALL [ With a Patriotic Program Tonight—Liberty Chor- ‘ ‘ us to Sing. A fine time at the 1. O. O. F. hail at eight o'clock this evening is assured those who attend. The patriotic pro- ■ gram given will also celebrate tlia i ninety-ninth anniversary of Odd Fel- ; lowship. Not only are the members : of the Odd Fellows’ and the Rebekah ■ lodges and their friends invited, but a cordial invitation is also extended to ’ the public in general. i The Liberty Chorus of young ladies who have been furnishing patriotic music at the many gatherings over the 1 county will sing at this meeting, an.l patriotic addresses and recitations will also be given. The program follows: Flag Salute. Music —Liberty Chorus. Patriotic Address —Judge J. T. Merryman. Music —IJberty Chorus. Recitation —Miss Grace Shroll. Address —Mrs. R. D. Myers, a Four-teen-Minute speaker. Music—Liberty Chorus. NOT ALL MAGAZINES Can Be Sent—Watch For The Notice on Cover. The public should remember that only those magazines which have the notice so printed on the cover, so designating, can be sent to the soldier-, by affixing a one-cent stamp ihereto, with no address. Two copies of a magazine with a one-cent stamp affixed and giving no address have been posted at the local office. The magazine bears no official notice that it is the class to be sent to soldiers in this way. hence cannot be sent. Watch your magazine covers to see if they come in this list. HALBERSTALDT BABE DEAD Funeral services for Helen, fourteen months’ old babe of Mr. and Mrs. James Halberstaldt. of Pleasant Mills, were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the home in charge of the minister of the United Brethren church. Death resulted Saturday afternoon from organic heart trouble. Two brothers and two sisters survive.

1 ■■■■■' . fore fresh units contributed from ad- ( ditional levies in France and Great Britain as well by our own troops can take up their position in sufficient numbers to turn the German successes to defeat." 1 Then follows the warning that ' America must be ready to supply many men for the struggle. 1 Reviewing the military operations of the week, the statement pointed out that the southern end of the front had been well held bu that the Flanders region was “less satisfactory.” Military men see the dangerous possibility that the British will be forced to yield the vitally important Ypres. and there is even some fear that the Teuton will reach the channel ports. Concerning the battle of Seicheprey, involving the American forces, 'he statement said: “On a frontage of approximately three kilometers in the vicinity of Seicheprey, the enemy swept over our front lines. Our men were driven out of the village which the enemy was able to hold temporarily. During the i night, the Germans evacuated the posii tion captured and we were able to reoccupy our original front lines. Along the Meuse, our troops beat off another raid.” The summary added that pressure against the American sector northwest of Toul is increasing. The chance of an Austrian offensive against Italy was again noted.

CITIZENS GO OVER TOP WITH THE LIBERTY LOAN - THES4OO,OOOMARKHASBEENREACH- ' ED AND DRIVE BEGINS TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM —THREE TOWNSHIPS : AND CITY ARE OVER. HOW THE GOAL WAS REACHED. 9 Minimum Maximum n F Quota Quota Subscribed R L Union $ 20,500 $ 30,750 $ 21,650 g X Root 31,000 51.000 34,800 :: 9 Preble 26,000 39,000 18,700 9 9 Kirkland 22,600 33,900 17.200 H 9 Washington 27,600 41,400 19,900 9 H St. Mary’s North .... 10,900 16,350 8,450 g g St. Marv’s South .... 9,250 13,875 5,450 g g Blue Creek 20,600 30,900 21,650 B *; Monroe, North 21,200 31,800 16,550 u 9 Monroe, Middle 17,300 25,950 5,050 9 m Monroe. Berne 35,800 53,730 20,050 S H French 22,200 33,300 10.000 9 g Hartford 26,200 39,300 19.600 g g Wabash 31.000 46,500 26,950 g :: Jefferson 19,450 29.175 18,500 U 9 Decatur, Ist W ard A .9,200 13,800 24,250 « 9 Decatur. Ist Ward B 9,200 13,800 9,300 9 9 Decatur. 2nd Ward A 9,300 13.950 68,150 9 H Decatur. 2nd Ward B 9.300 13,950 10.250 « g Decatur. 3rd Ward A 9,200 13,800 22,450 g •; Decatur. 3rd Ward B 9,200 13,800 14,850 g Total w... 5400,000 $600,000 $422,750 g

ATTEND WEDDING' Decatur Relatives at the Wedding of Lieutenant Sei bold AT MARION, INDIANA Groom is a Grandson ot Clark Brothers of This City. • Dr. Elizabeth Burns and Mrs. Uiur.i Stewart have returned from Marion where on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 I o’clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wall, they attended the wedding of their nephew. Lieutenant Clark L. Siebold, of t amp Taylor, Ky., and Miss Frances Wall. The ring ceremony was performed during the rendition of "1 Love lou Truly" by a sister of the bride at he • piano, and after the ceremony a three- 1 course luncheon was provided. Lieutenant and Mrs. Siebold leit it five o'clock for Indianai>olis and Chicago for a visit until Tuesday when the. groom is due to return to cam: l .l Their plans for the future are indefinite on account of the war. The bride is a graduate of Mrs. Blaker’s school at Indianapolis, being a class mate of Miss Marie Connell. For the past two years she has been teaching at Lebanon. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Siebold of Hamlet and is a grandson of Clark Brothers ot this city, whom he has often visited. Only the nearest relatives witnessed the wedding. Besides those named, and tne parents of both of the parties, there were present Miss Rebecca Wiley id Piqua, 0., Mildred Siebold. of Chicago; and Dorothy Siebold. of Hamlet. ROOT ‘‘OVER THE TOP." Fred Schurger. township chairman, and his co-workers of Root township, in the third liberty loan drive, are jjubilant over the fact that Root township wont “over the top” Saturday aft'ernoon in making up their quota.

Price, Two Cents,

I One goal has been reached. The other is just a little distance I ahead. I Tlie third time is always the charm. Adams county has gone “over the top” in the raising of hej minimum quota of liberty Bonds. This fact will make every patriotic citizen in the county jubilent and it should. Subscriptions handed in late Saturday evening to County Chairman F. M Schirmeyer. sent good old Adams county over the four hundred thousand dollar mark, and gave her a start towards the amount to be raised this week in order to reach ihe maximum quota. Mr, Schirmeyer stated that it was with the greatest of pleasure I hat the announcement was made that the loyal citizens of the county had put the county over the top and that he hoped, together with the hundreds of other patriotic citizens, that the maximum quota, six hundred thousand dollars would he subscribed this week. With the amount of the subscriptions reported today, it would take only $177,250 or less than thirty thousand dollars a day for six days to roach the top. All of the townships have not secured their minimum amount. Union, Root and Blue Creek townships and the city of Decatur are the only ones who have secured their minimum or gone over the top. The people of Defeatur did splendidly, the amount ramled here being $149,250 or nearly five times the amount alloted. The splendid work of the women's organization is also shown in today's report, they having turned in $109,000 of the amount, already raised With the securing of the county's minimum quota, the work or drive is not going to stop—it's just going to start. With the same untiring efforts devoted to the drive this week, as those given in the past three weeks and with everyone, every patriotic citizen trying to put Adams county over the top with a six hundred thousand (foliar subscription to the Liberty Loan, it is needless to sny that the desired goal can be reached. This is Adams county's first time “over the top” in a Liberty Loan campaign. she failing to subscribe her minimum quota in the other two 'drives. With an over subscription this time or the securing of the maximum quota it will make up for the two oth(Continued on Page Two)