Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 145, Decatur, Adams County, 19 June 1918 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCR A T Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preaident ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 Cents J'er Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mail $3.00 Single Copies 2 can Is Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The soldiers and sailors cannot win the war alone. The help of every American is needed, upon them rests the duly of backing the armies at the front. Money is needed to carry on the war and to see it through successfully. You as one of the army at home should back the boys by buying War Savings Stamps. If you cannot take your share today, pledge yourself on June 28th to take them within the next few months. Every member of the family should be the owner of one or more of the Thrift cards. Sign the pledge cards. Have you signed one of the pledge cards agreeing to buy all the War Savings Stamps within your means. Thrift Stamp day is to be observed on June 28th and no loyal American will neglect to pledge himself for a certain amount of stamps. A canvass will be made in this county by the men who have been given deferred classification on account of their occupation or other grounds and tbo.-e who refuse to sign out? of the cards or give a reasonable excuse will be reported as un-American and dealt with accordingly. Every spare penny should be invested in Thrift Stamps. America to the aid of the allies Without this aid, not alone in men. but in supplies, food, material and money the unscrupolous enemy would have probably conquered thallies and Europe would have been infested with the despotic rule of the German military government for generations. America has come to the rescue and today has her place on the western battle front, an army of nearly a million Americans have been transportd overseas to help tho allies win the struggle and there is not a doubt in the minds of our loyal people but that she will win. With the Austrian offensive launched in Italy, the anouncement now comes that America will send an army to the eastern theatre of war where the mere presence of our boys in khaki Will promote the spirits of the people and show that America is determined to crash the enemy. The Italian people will no doubt receive the news of the sending of American troops to the battle front with grateful appreciation. With American aid the war Will be won. On July Ist the publishers of newspapers and periodicals will begin paying the increased rates of postage on neooiididla.ss mail matter, Under which provision newspapers and inagazines are sent through the mail Effective the first of July the rates will be increased one-quarter of a cent per pound on papers mailed in the first zone, one-half a cent per MOTHERS We can save you money on Boys’ Wash Suits in a wide variety of Patterns and Styles, 2*4 to 8 years. SI.OO to $3.00 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY |

i pound on those mailed to subscribers ; in the second zone, with an increase of from one-fourth to one-half cent per jtouud on all papers mailed within the third and including the eighth zone. On July Ist, 1919, and in force for a year, the rates will be increased one-half a cent a [wind in each of the eight zones, with an increase in July 1921 of another one-fourth to onehalf cent per pound one all second class matter. The increased rates are just a part of the publisher's shasc of war taxes, but no doubt a great many publications will be forced to advance the subscription price of their pai>er to help make a portion of the Increased postage rate and the every day advance in the cost of publishing a daily newspaper. n Kmmxma&o&mxmturm:smoc w. j SOCIETY | Smsmutiaucnon uc acae: w WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Wednesday. Phoebe Bible Class—Mrs. Elgin King. Mt. Pleasant Community Red Cross—Mrs. Ben Butler. Thursday. Ic'-Nlck —Naomi Gass. D. Y. B.—Mrs. Ves Baker. Walther League—at School House. Christian Pastoral Helpers’ Social —Mrs. J. E. Anderson. Mt. Pleasant Mite—Mrs. Ernest Tumbleson. Silent Workers Class —Mrs. Rosa Hays. Baptist Missionary — Mrs. Jacob Buhler. Friday. Philalhea Class—Mrs. Martin Goff. HAUNTED Have you a garden where you walk and see The golden flowers of spring Crown the new greenery With newer blossoming? A garden all green growth and witchery? And does the purple evening come for you Slow star by slow white star, Trailing its robe of dew With not a sound to mar The peace, save birds-calls falling faint and few? Ah well, I have no garden for my feet To tread! The walls of stone Press on the bitter street Where I drift by, alone. Dreading the wolf's glare in the eyes 1 I meet. And yet, have you not sometimes turned your head. Just bending to a rose. Thinking you heard the tread And stir of one who goes Down old remembered paths—but now is dead? —Hidegarde Hawthorne Mrs. W. A. KuebleT will give a luncheon this evening in compliment to Mrs. Allen Moohr, of Ix>s Angeles, Cal. Covers will be laid for twelve. (Mrs. E. E. Dennis of Humphrey, Ark., was an out-of-town guest. The food conservation meeting to be held at the Evangelical church Thursday evening is not a ladies' meeting only. Every man that eats is invited to come and hear what is expected of him, the ladies cannot fight this battle alone and the food question is as important as ammunition in this war. It is the duty of every lieutenant of the U. S. Food Club, between Adams street and the Clover Leaf to see that the homes they aro to over see are represented at this food meeting.--Contributed. Tho Ic-Nick club will meet with Miss Naomi Gass Thursday evening. The Do Your Bost class will be entertained Thursday evening at tho ' name of Mrs. Ves Baker. Mrs. John Hill. Miss Marie Hill aivl Miss Zehla Stevens went to Marion I today to visit and to attend the Christian Rudeavor convention. Miss Stevens represents the society of the local 1 church. The Young People's Alliance of l.he Evangelical church had a large attendance at an interesting meeting at the L. L. Baumgartner home on Line I street last evening. A new department, that of the juniors, in which , special work will bo taken up by those from eight to twelve years nf age, was reorganized. Mrs. Robert Garard was made seerptary. A very good program was given. Mrs. Eugene Runyon and Miss Naomi Cramer sang ami ( or|K>ml Edgir Mills, who is on a a furlough, gave a , very interesting report mi camp life al Camp Meigs. Washington, D. C. The young ladies of lhe Zion LuthI eran church who have formed a {knitting club met with Misses Hen-

’ wig and Marie Bleeke last evening ) They are progressing nicely am [ among the newer students, the art o sock making was up last even ing. Miss Clara Weiland will hav< 1 the club next Tuesday evening. i ■ The J. T. Myers family spent Sun day with their brother in-law and sis ! ter, Mr. and Mrs. Elston at Angola ' instead of at James as slated in . a previous item. i The Queen Esther Circle will have I a refreshment stand on the yourt . house lawn corner on gift day, whirl) is next Saturday. > Mr. and Mrs. C. W. F. Davis had ui [ enjoyable reunion with their five sons and their families on Sunday when they were all present for the day. in ' eluding a family dinner party at noon. • The five sons are: Fenton, of Muncie; Irvin, of Portland; Harvey and Lester, of Pleasant Mills, John, of > this city. The W. R. C. of Sam Henry Post No. 41 met at the Post hall in regular session last evening and initiated Mrs. Mary Omler: and balloted on applications for membership. Before the close of the meeting the report of the state convention was given by the delegate, Mrs. Jennie Stevens. At the close of the meeting, the loosing side of tho membership campaign which has just closed, treated the winners to doughnuts and coffee. Mrs. F. V. Mills went to Winona Lake today to attend the woman'u school of missions. Miss Helen Niblick went to Leipsic O„ where she joined her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Edwards in a motor trip to Delaware. 0., to attend the commencement of the Ohio Wesleyan University, of which they are graduates. The alum ni banquet is held today and the commencement tomorrow. The Christian Pastoral Helpers will give their social Thursday evening, instead of Thursday afternoon as announced. It will bo given at the home of J. E .Anderson. Everybody is Invited. Miss Agnes Myers left for Montpelier for a visit until the end of the week with Miss Betty Garrett. Misses Alta Teeple, Jirene Gregory Ireta Erwin. Ireta Butler. Ramona Smith. Gladys Flanders, Hallie Leonard and Fanny Heller ware received into meml ership last evening by the Tri Kapas at. the home of Mrs. Fred Smith, with the due ceremony of the order, after which a social period was enjoyed. The sorority will give an afternoon tea from two to four o'clock. Tuesday. July 9 for the Delta Theta Tan girls and the delegates to their national convention to he held here. The tea will be given at the home of Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. HERMANICONIERWiII HEAD STATE TICKET (Continued rrom Page One) to follow the war, Ralston said: “1 maintain therefore, that the exigencies of the times call for the renomination and re-election in 1920 of Woodrow Wilson.” Vice President Thomas R. Marshall temporary chairman of the conven. tion and the platform adopted, called upon the people of the nation ro stand by the president and highly commended tho war acts of the cd ministration. The platform, in speaking of coming elections said: “The future present the supreme test of American statesmanship, and we submit the people can best trust the wisdom of President Wilson a,id those who stand with him. who have shared with him te unparalleled accomplishments of the last six years. "Therefore we commend the serious consideration of the people the election of senators and congressmen in complete harmony with the president. primarily on policies of the war, but equally in accord with him on questions of vital domestic concern." The war plank of the platform which was drafted under the direction of President Wilson, declared: “The immediate pttriaiso of the democratic [tarty, the purpose which takes precedence over every oilier, is to win the war. “The fate of true, democracy everywhere depends upon its being won Its object is to rid the world one for all of lhe threat of violence and in- . justice which must hang over it so ■ long as there is anywhere an autocratic government which can disturb . its peace and dominate its fortunes. The outrages against right which Ger many has committed have directly . touched our own citizens anti our own liberties and Germany must be , brought, to terms by sifeh a victory as will leave no doubt in lhe minds rv r Vv-rx-vt T-:ilnwn nn»l 1 »/-»•• 1.. UV j iUivi.3 ihiu uui yv.UiHti ii.~i |() what forces control mankind. We entered upon Up- present course in ( self-defense to resist a menacing as-

'. sault. directed against our freedom id and our national integrity; we shall sf not abandon it until our objective is n- definitely obtained." e In connection with state issues, the platform demands: Repeal of the law providing for teaching German in public schools. s ‘ Opposed abolishment of certain *• state offices, as recommended in the n republican platform. Favored speedy enactment of the v , federal woman suffrage amendment , t and if that is not enacted, pledged I, the party in Indiana to amend the state constitution granting equal franchise, “in recognition of the n splendid war work they are doing." s Resolutions of condolence were n adopted on the deaths of John Kern i-, and Charles Warren Fairbanks. i- In conclusion, the platform state:-: i- “With this declaration of principles d we invite all of the people of Indiana f to join us in pledging, if need be. every man and every dollar and generous support of President Wilson in prosecution of the war until the. I world is rid of the menace of autocracy and the liberties of mankind assured." AMERICANS USE FIRST GAS ON THE GERMANS 1 , (Continued from Page One) captured are profoundly affected by their enormous losses and their faili ure to attain a single objective. ! The enemy’s casualties have been tremendous. The 27th and 32nd enemy divisions, withdrawn from the Mount Grappa region were reduced to a few thousands. On the Montello crest, the 31st di- ; vision lost 2.000 men. Here a small Italian group penetrated the enemy lines and wounded and captured Major General von Kronstatt, a division commander, who died in a hospital. The 106th Hungarian infantry regiment was entirely wiped out. The 14th enemy division. o|>erating in the Candelu sector, suffered frightful losses. BULLETIN With the Italian Armies in the field June 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat —The enertiy has failed to make any impression on the mountain front, and the fighting is centered at Montello and along the Piave The Austrians are constantly throwing in reinforcements and are fighting hard to pierce the Italian river lines. The Italians <u>unter-at-tacked immediately after evety enemy attack. (By Henry Wood, United Press staff correspondent.) With the French Armies in the Field, June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Despite the four great drives the Germans have undertaken on the French front since March 21. in which many divisions have been engaged two, three or four times, Hindenburg is still jealously guarding his untouched reserve divisions. It is positively known that the German high command plans repeated attacks between the North sea and the Champagne region to kill or wear out the allied reserves. In the meantime the Germans seek to advance their lines towards Paris, along the Marne and !he Oise, until they aae convinced the allied reserve are completely exhausted. Then they will throw in their final absolutely fresh divisions for a decisive battle before Paris. The allied reserves are being nursed along in a masterful manner yet. owing to the present numerical superiority of the Germans, nothing but continued arrival of Americans can give the allies the necessary advantage in man power when the ’ enemy plays its final trump This card is likely to be thrown down with in tho next two months. Washington. D (’. June 19—(Spe- ■ cial to Daily Democrat) —Marine cas- ■ ualties reported today total 130, dii vidcd as follows: Killed in action. . thirty; died of wounds, seven; died of disease, one; wounded severely, i ninety-two. • Other casualties are as follows: , Killed in action, twenty-eight; died . of wounds, twelve; died of airplane accidents, two; died of disease. , eight; died of acidents and other ] causes, three; wounded severely, } twenty-seven; wounded slightly one; missing in action, one; prisoners, two. London. June 19 (Spochtl Io Daily r Democrat) — Successful British pa- • trol operations and the repulse of 3 German raids was reported by Field '• Marshal Haig today. “South of Hebuterne we made a • successful raid last night," the statei’ ment said. •' "In the Victix-Borquin sector w.j i attacked an (Recaptured a. post which » the enemy had taken the night of the ' 14th. 1 "An attempted enemy raid was re- ' pulsed in tho Lorre sector. i "There was hostile artillery lire in lhe Ancre valley, about Mcrrlcvurl.l ■ ( aud in the neighborhood of Morris.“ |

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ORDER OF BUSINESS For the Guidance of the Presiding Officer at W. S. S. Meeting, June 28th. The citizen appointed by the state director to preside will call the meeting to order at the hour announced. The citizen appointed to act as secretary will read the commissions issued to the presiding officer and the secretary. The order of business, as nearly as possible, shall be: 1. Reading the proclamation of the governor of Indiana. 2. Reading the call from the state director of the Indiana War Savings Committee. 3. Announcing, the unsold quota, for the year, of War Savings Stamps for the township or school district or other division in which the meeting is held. 4. Reading the names and the amounts on such pledge cards as have been filed for credit to this June 28 drive by those who. for justifiable reasons, cannot be present at the meeting. 5. Reading the names and listing the amounts on the pledge cards of those present. 6. Adding the amounts of all pledge cards by a committee of three, of whom the secretary shall be the chairman, and announcing to those assembled whether or not the quota has been met. The total sum sold and pledged is immediately to be telephoned or telegraphed to the county chairman. 7. Appointing a committee of five, of whom the presiding officer and secretary shall he members, to compile a list of property owners, wageearners, taxpayers and others included in the call who are not present at the meeting, and who have not previously filled out and delivered pledge cards to authorized solicitors or W. S. S. representatives. This list is to be prepared as soon as possible; lhe original, signed by the committee. is to be sent to the state director and a copy filed with the county chairman. 8. Community singing of “The Star Spangled Banner” or “America.” 9. Dismissal. DAYTON IS "ON FOOT" TODAY (United Pi ess Service) Dayton, 0., June 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Dayton walked today because motormen and conductors on five of the six street car lines walked out on strike at midnight. Service on the exception, the Oakwood line, was way below’ normal and labor leaders say it will also suspend before night. The men demand an increase, recognition of the union and better working conditions. The carmen adopted resolutions asking the city to take over the lines pending final adjustment in order that war work may not lie delayed. ONLY.' SEVEN°~REGISTERIFD By two o'clock this afternoon only ■ seven “alien enemy" German women , had registered with I‘ortniaster J W. Bosse. The time limit is growing . shorter every day and all such in this class are taking great chances . in neglecting to register. UNCLE HEZEKIAH~OOSERVES [ A frisky circus monkey haln't got. nuthln’ on a frisky church deacon daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Scott, of Oakland, (’a., June 17. They will be at home at Yuma City, Cal. 1 Announcement of tho marriage of 1 Kenyon Timlierlake Gregg, son of the Into Rev. Gregg, /former Methodist pastor here, has been received by Mr ami Mrs. Fred V. Mills and other Decatur friends, The wedding took place to Miss Helen Elizabeth Scott. I Democrat VV anU Ads Pay

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