Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 137, Decatur, Adams County, 10 June 1918 — Page 1

Volume XVI. Number 137.

THE FOURTH OFFENSIVE WAS QUICKLY SUBDUED GERMANS ADVANCE THREE MILES ON NEW FRONT BUT ARE DRIVEN BACK -A SUGAR SHIP SUNK TODAV-OB-JECTORS GET LIFE SENTENCE.

(United I reM Service) BULLETIN Paris, June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The New German drive between Mont Didier and Noyon slow ed down before the French resistance yesterday evening and last night, the French official communique indicated today. Gains of about a mile were made by the enemy in the center and on the allied left wing, in comparison with the initial penetration of three miles. Simultaneously American and French troops advanced again northwest of Chateau-Thierry, taking 250 prisoners and 30 machine guns. Schenectady, N. Y., June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Germany's crookedness was held up to scorn by . Secretary of State Lansing, in a speech today to Union college students. I "It is a fact not generally known," he said, “that within six weeks after the Corman government had given to this government its solemn promise that it would stop ruthless slaugh-! ter on the high seas, Bernstorff appreciating the worthlessness of the promise, asked the Berlin foreign office to advise him in ample time before the submarine murder campaign was renewed so he might notify German merchant ships In American ports to destroy their machinery in preparation for war.” Lansing reiterated that there can be no compromise between the United States, the allies and Prussianism, as it exists today. The war must be fought to a finish, he declared and Prussianism must be beaten. Washington, June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Publication of a list of industrial plants showing which are considered essential or non essential is imminent, was learned at the fuel administration today. Fuel Administrator Garfield has determined to openly announce who

shall get fuel and who shall not. Coal shortage next winter is almost inevitable.. By giving early warning officials tjope to put at rest doubts in the mind of business men as to just, where they stand. This would give both business and labor time to adjust themselves before the pinch cf next winter. Officials of the war industries boardj are believed to oppose announcement! of such a list Fuel Administrator Garfield, Food Administrator Hoover and other officials have reached the conclusion that a policy of frankness must be adopted toward non-essen-tial industries. San Antonio, Texas, June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat)- Forty-five drafted men tried by general courtmarshal here for refusing to wear the | unform of the army because they claimed to be "conscientious objectors,” were sentenced to life imprisonment, it was announced here today. The commanding officer in each ease reduced the sentence to twenty-five years imprisonment. London, June 10-7speeial to Daily Democrat)—94l casualties have been inflicted by German air raids on allied hospitals in the past three wee<» it was announced today. Lewis. Del., 10-(Special to Dally Democrat)— A sugar ship was torpedoed and sunk off the Virginia capes 'at 10 o’clock today, according to a pilot who arrived here this afternoon. London, June 10-7 special to Daily Democrat)—“A hostile attack in the Aveluy wood last evening was repuls ed,” Field Marshal Haig reported to day. . “We conducted a successful rate northwest of Bethune yesterday. bulletin Paris, June 10—(Special to Dail.’ Democrat)—“The German rush cot tinued yesterday evening and las

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night.” the Y'rench war office announced today. ' "On the left wing several violent ’ attacks were broken tip by French ' fire. Courcelles.Epayelles was taken ! and re-taken several times and finally ! was held by the French. 1 "On the right, the French held. ’ south and cast of Ville( three miles 1 southwest of Noyon) taking five hundred prisoners. "In the center, new German forces made slight progress, reaching the southern outskirts of Cuvflly (eight ■ miles southeast of Mont Didier) Res-sous-Sur-Matz wood (a mile and a j half southeast of Cuvilly and the same distance southwest of Ressons-Sur-Matz village) and Bellingliz chateau (four miles south of I.assigny.) I "The French finished yesterday the detail operation at Bautebraye (taking 150 prisoners. Between the Ourcq and the Marne. German attacks were repulsed east of Vinly (nine miles wqst and north of Chateau Thierry.) "French and American forces gained ground near Bussiares (seven miles west and north of ChateauThierry) capturing 250 prisoners and 30 machine guns.” Ixtndon June 10 —(Special to Daily Democrat)'—“it ts too early yet to forecast what the presence of a German submarine off the American 1 coast may portend," said Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty in an interview with the United Press today. “On the one hand it may be merely a sporadic raid; similar to that car- ! ried out by the U-53 earlier in the war of it may mean the beginning of a serious submarine campaign off the American coast. (By Joseph Shaplen. United Press i staff correspondent.) Stockholm, June 10 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The counter-revu- • . . w 11.. . i..

hition movement in Russia is growing. The bolsheviki, are living their last days. I Unless the present regime is overthrown by the combined efforts of 'other revolutionary democratic parties, there will be a counter-revohi- , tion of the monarchial supporters in j Moscow and Petrograd, similar to that which triumphed in Ukraine, j Skoropadsky, aided by the bourgeoisie and cadets, is ruling Ukraine and has virtually restored the old regime. Mannerhetm in Finland and Krassnoff, in the Don regions, have triumphed in like manner. In a similar way. the provinces of the Baltic region have been occupied while the provinces of Pskoff and Minsk are i under the banner of Austro-German ’.imperialism. I Russia is threatened by foreign imperialists on the north, west and • south. The Turks are again advanc- ’ ing In the Caucasus, aiming to unite • at Tiflis, with the Gentians, who are ! advancing from the north. > With masked cunning, by friendly notes through German Ambassador Mirbach. Germany is gradually ai> 1 proaching the heart of Russia, tn ord--1 er to pierce it at the desirable moment. An alliance of Gentian and Russian counter-revolutionaries, acting from o two fronts—the inner and the outer s — a re preparing for a Anal and coma plete counter revolution. “ BULLETIN (By Frank J. Taylor, United Press staff correspondent.) y With the American Army in Lore raine, June 10—(Special to Daily Democrat)—American observers re’■jport continuation of the German couL’entration of troops opposite the d |Toul sector and farther east, opposite Nancy. Boche aviators and aircraft guns are increasingly active iu lv attacking American observation balj. loons. ~t ’ (Continued on Page Two)

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, June 10, 1918.

NEW TRUCK HERE Highway Auto Equipped With Automatic Dump and Spreader Tested. JUST AS REPRESENTED Will be Used to Haul Repairs for Roads—J. F. Arnold Also Buys One. The Indiana motor truck, purchased by the county for use in hauling stone and other material for the improvement of the highways of Adams county, has arrived and was being demonstrated today. The car was brought overland by "Beech” Beery and was being shown and admired today. The car was purchased at a cost of $4,187 complete, and is up to the minute and looks like the money. It

will be remembered that at the time the contract was let, a lot of “bunk” was sprung, evidently for political purposes, about the cost of the car, but when the investigation was made, it was found to have been a splendid buy. The car was purchased through T. J. Durkin from the Indiana Truck Corporation of Marion. It is equipped with a hydraulic dump, and arranged with an automatic spread, which distributes the stone or gravel. It can be run at a speed of from one to fifteen miles an hour and will be found a splendid investment, according to the opinion of those who examined it today. The Durkin garage has also sold a truck of the same make to James F. Arnold, to be used for hauling pipe in

the Ohio territory where he works. This is a two-ton truck and Mr. Arnold declares it a great car, a fuel saver, and Wr-every way as good as represented. UP AT THE FRONT Ray Gleckler, Former Union Township Boy, Writes to William Barkley. IS IN GOOD HEALTH And Promises to Tell All About His Trip When He Returns Home. The following letter has been received by Mr. and Mrs. William Barkley of route three, Union township, from their neighbor lad: Somewhere in France April 24, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barkley, Decatur, Indiana. Dear Friends: I « I received your letter some time ago .which found me all o. k. and here is hoping that this finds you the same. The weather has been fine over here for two months but for the past two days it has been trying to rain. Well William. I am sorry but I cannot answer all your questions now. Wait until I get home, then 1 will relate my whole trip to you folks. AU you will have to do is to come down to the folk's place some Sunday or evening and sit and listen to my experiences. 1 received your photo and think it is very good. Would like to be back and see the real thing, instead of just the photo, also go to East Liberty once more for it has been a long time since I have been there. How is the machine this spring, is it still in running order? Are you doing as much farming this spring ns last? If you are 1 will be back to 1 help you thresh next fall. I suppose Ransome will be married by that ’ time. Tell him to wait so I cap come ' to the belling and get a smoke. I suppose you have seen iu the pa- ’ per that we have been up to the front 3 and expect you saw,my letter to D. ’ B. Erwin. He said he would have it ■ printed. 3 Well William, I would like to tell i- you ail you asked but you know how it is. You will have to do like the folks at home —-just wait. Well I

must close for this time. With love and best wishes to all, RAY GLECKt.ER. P. S.—Tell the people at Liberty I said “Hello and good luck." CARNIVAL SHOW HERE The Mau’s carnival company arrived this morning from Union city and will open here tonight under the auspices of the lAecatur Fire Department The company comes highly recommended as a clean show and an effort is being made to secure several special attractions for the week. The local fire company will get a good share of the proceeds and they are making an effort to make the week a great success. There has been some delay in getting the ten cars unloaded owing to the scarcity of labor but the show will be going in full tilt by tomorrow. They will show on Court and Third streets. HAD LIVED HERE Nelson Fuhrman, of Cambridge City, Died Suddenly —— FROM HEART TROUBLE j

The Parents and Brother Have Returned from the Funeral. Mr. and Mrs. David Fuhrman, of Monroe, and their son, Harry Fuhrman, of north of the city, have returned from Cambridge City where they were called by the sudden death of their oldest son and brother. Netson Fuhrman, 38. Death occurred a week ago Sunday evening at five o'clock, resulting from heart trouble. The deceased was born about three miles north of this city, but spent his boyhood days in Decatur, receiving his education in the pubHc schools of this city. He has resided at Cambridge City several years, where he owned and conducted a harness store. His wife was formerly Miss Grace Mills of that city. They have no children. Surviving sister and brothers arc: Iva Danner, Cambridge City; Ira Fuhrman, Fort Wayne; Wilda Fuhrman. Reno, Nevada; Harry Fuhrman north of Decatur. A sister, Ada. died a few years ago in the west of heart trouble. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, burial taking place at Newcastle. The relatives from here made the. trip by automobile, experiencing no trouble either way. NEIGHBORS AND RELATIVES The Modern Woodmen will entertain their families and the Royal Neighbors at the hall Tuesday evening. Refreshments will lie served and you are invited to attend.

DEATH JIF SON James, Son of Mrs. Florence Woodward Tindall, Died of ACUTE INDIGESTION The Funeral Will be Heid Here at the Christian Church. Mrs. J. S. McCrory had word of the death of her nephew, James, nine year old son of her brother, the late Otis Tindall and of Mrs. Florence Woodward Tindall, now a resident of Pennville, formerly of this city. The boy's death resulted Saturday afternoon from acute indigestion.

A funeral service was held this afternoon at one o’clock at Pennville, the Rev. Smith, of the Portland church officiating. The funeral cortege then drove overland to this city where another service will be held on arriving here at four o’clock this aft ernoon at the local Christian church of which Mrs. Tindall was a membar (or many years during her residence here. The mother and a sister, Ruth survive. Burial will take place in the Decatur cemetery, the little boy's father having been interred there.

A GIRL PATRIOT Miss Beatrice Williams, Trained Nurse, Resigns Position AT $125.00 A MONTH To Take $50.00 One as a Red Cross Nurse— Leaves Today.

Beatrice Annatte Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey William:-, residing near Monroe on the Doak farm, will leave Richmond today for some cantonment, to enter upon service as a Red Cross nurse. Her destination was unknown in advance. It was expected that she would be called to report June 15. but a cal) came June 7, asking her to report by June 10. She was accompanied to Richmond by her mother who will be with her until she leaves there. Miss Williams is a trained nurse of ability .having had three years' training at the Reid Memorial Hospital, fa Richmond, and one year’s practical experience since her graduation in 1917. At the time of her resigning to enter Red Cross work. Miss Williams was employed as a nurse in the hospital and she resigns a position paying $125 a month to enter Red Cross work at SSO a month, which also Includes the paying of several extra expenses from her salary, which the hospital position at home would not involve. She is thus patriotic to the core. A forty foot pole, from which have been unfurled an American flag and a Red Cross service flag, was raised by the William’s family in her honor and will be kept unfurled during the time that she is away serving her country. Miss Williams is a sister of Miss Frieda Williams who was graduated from the Decatur Mgh school this spring.

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Was Life of Mrs. Lillie B. Hite, Wife of Henry Hite ON SUNDAY EVENING Life-long Resident of the City Passes to Her Reward. Lillie Belle Hite, wife of Henry Hite, was released from life’s suffernigs last evening at 6:45 o’clock at the family home on Winchester street. She had been ill for a year

of what was nnauy determined cancer of the stomach, and found to be incurable in spite of the best that medical science could afford. Mrs. Hite was a lifelong resident of this city, except for a few years spent at Rochester, Minn., in her girlhood, with her mother. She was a of the late Captain James C. and Elizabeth Porter Wilson, the father having served as a captain in the civil war. She was born in Decatur February 16, 1859, bringing her age at the time of death to fifty-nine years. She was married in 1880 to Henry Hite, and all of their married life has been lived in this city. Her immediate family includes, beside the busband, tour children—Hugh, Fanny. Madge and Mary, wife of Oscar Hoffman. all of this city. A brother, W. W. Wilson, of Minneapolis, is the last of her parental family. Three sisters and one brother are deceased—Mary Railing, Hattie Gage, Mrs. H. S. Porter and James Wilson. Mrs. Hite was a member of the Methodist church and of the Eastern ’ Star. She was a lady of most exeinplary character, conscientious, faith- ’ ful, devoted to her home and family, yet interested tn activities in the 1 church and lodge and in all things that tended to make mankind better. 1 AJD DRAWN TO A CLOSE The funeral will be Wednesday gfl--1 ernoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home 1 with interment in the Decatur cemetery. , .....—o J. H. Voglewede has returned from a two weeks' trip to Rome City.

' CHICK-KILLING CAT Yields Up Her Nine Lives—Community Irate. A black cat that has been terrurliing the lives of fowls in the west-end community will terrorize them no more. She was subjected to intensive shooting and clubbing Saturday night by irate residents and finally yielded up her nine lives. At the .Clancy home a half-dozen or more young chicks had Item taken by the cat; at the Gehrig home several were sacrificed on the altar of the cat’s voracious appetite; and still others lost heavily. Officers have sounded a warning against allowing cats an-1 dogs to run at large, to the destruction of fowls and gardens, stating that such will be killed CHILD Community Gatherings for the Exchange of Methods HAVE BEEN SUGGESTED Patriotic Gatherings, Also Health Conferences and Other Ways Named.

Suggestions for community gatherings at which the methods applied and benefits derived from the child welfare work being conducted by the Indiana Sstate Council of Defense under the direction of the National Council of Defense, are suggested to the county workers by Mrs. Albion Fellows Bacon, of Evansville, state chairman. Mrs. Bacon is collecting reports of the work done, the number of children registered and examined, the defects noted, and plans made for follow-up work. The suggestion is made to the workers where results have not been satisfactory that they arrange a “Neighbor Day,” at which one of the following plans may be put into execution for the promotion of the campaign : 1. A patriotic meeting with music, talks and perhaps a picnic, at which the neighboring chairmen will tell their experiences, how their doctors helped, the defects found, the good Resulting. etc. 2. A health conference with a baby clinic and demonstration, a lecture on baby hygiene by the best doctor available, with exhibits, discussion. instructions, etc. Suggestion for speakers will be supplied on request.) 3. A child welfare feature in connection with a county fair or a circus. with some novel attraction, to which mothers will bring babies. A simple lunch, a slide for the older children, an animal exhibit or something equally attractive and interesting. at which the campaign may be explaniedl and registrations arranged.

The child welfare campaign cautions again a parade of babies or their exposure to dangers of congested traffic. Rest rooms are urged for mothers and the little ones who are asked to participate in any public function, with comforts for those who may need them. Market day clinics are recommended in rural communities, at regular intervals, with capable speakers. Mrs. Bacon also suggests a comprehensive course of procedure for such commodities as have been unable effectively to inaugurate the work. "AT THE COURT HOUSE. Rev. John O’Gorman, four years an army chaplain with the allies, will speak at the court house on Wednesday evening, instead ot' at the K. of C. hall as first announced. The announcement that he would be here was received with much pleasure by the people of Decatur and in order to give the hundreds of people a chance to hear his wonderful story of experience on the battle front it was determined to have the speaking at the court house. Father O’Gorman was ‘in all the principal battles of the great war and his talk is a most wonderful one. A silver offering will be taken at the meeting in order to defray expenses. SON IS BORN ■ a Mfc— Millard H Overton, Jr., is the name of tpe son, their first born that came last night to the home of CouuIty Agricultural Agent and Mrs. M. I H. Overton.

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CONTER LOOKS LIKE A WINNER Judge Orbison Withdraws from Race Leaving Clear Field for Local Man. PLANS FOR MEETING Os Democrats of Indiana Next Week When State Convention is Held. According to today’s Indianapolis Star. Judge Charles J. Orbison, of Indianapolis. has declined to become a candidate for the nomination for secretary of state, leaving a clear field for Herman L. Conter, of Decatur, when the democratic state convention meets on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Though not considered a public speaker. Mr. Center's ability to conduct the office is admitted and he is backed by the leading men of the party. Indications are that the convention will be the best ever held in the state. Vice President Marshall is to act as temporary chairman and Samuel M. Ralston as permanent chairman. Captain William Gray of Covington and Thomas Meeker of Indianapolis are candidates for auditor while Thomas O’Connor of Monticello. J. B. McCarthy, of Kempton . and C. D. Henke of Petersburg want to be treasurer. John W. Cravens of the state university and T. F. Fitzgibbons of Muncie are in the race for state superintendent. The present members of the appellate court will be renominated. Judge Moran of

Portland will be named for the supreme court, John C. McNut. of Martinsville and Judge Vanderverr of Princeton are also candidates for the supreme bench; Edward Barrett will be renominated for state geologist. For clerk of the supreme court the candidates are Myron D. King, Harry Grube and Samuel Calloway. It will be a real convention and the men and women of Indiana are invited to attend. oTO REPEAT PLAY Announcement is made that the young people of the Washington church will repeat their Red Cross benefit play. "Brown-eyed Betty." next Thursday evening at 8:30 o’clock. The play was given last Wednesday evening but on account of the storm the attendance was not very good. Many will take advantage of the repetition to see a good show. Admission price. 20 cents. RED CROSS IS COMING A committee from south French township headed by Messrs. Augsburger and Gerber came in this morning and turned over slll, the result of Saturday's canvass. The township is near their quota and the boys are feeling mighty fine about the success. The county quota is nearly over and Mr. ance hopes to make his final report within a day or two. JOBS FORTHE BOYS. The Holland-St. Louis Sugar company needs boys to work in the beet fields at Woodburn and Monroeville. The boys can earn from $2.00 to $3.00 per day, besides hoard, which is furnished free by the farmers. Be at the office ready to start at eight o’clock tomorrow morning. TO BE MUSTERED IN The local Liberty Guard will he mustered into service tomorrow evening. All who have signed the must- ■ er roll are requested to be present at the hall at 8 o'clock Tuesday even- . ing. ATTENDS STATE MEETING i _____ ■ Dan Niblick will attend the state ■ convention of the Indiana Retail ■ Merchants' Association at the (’lavi pool Hotel, Indianapolis, Tuesday, i June 11. A good program, with many I speakers, where new features of the • business will be discussed, has been ' planned for. AT SCHOOL HOUSE. A special called meeting of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia will be • held at the school hall ou Tuesday evening. June 11th at seven o’clock a. m Business of importance will be transacted and every member is requested to be present.