Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 202, Decatur, Adams County, 27 August 1918 — Page 1

Volume XVI. Number 202.

CITY OF BAPAUME IS DOOMED TO FALL

FRENCH IN THREE MILE ADVANCE TAKE ROYE FRENCH AND BRITISH TEAR THROUGH GERMAN LINES AND ADVANCE ON WIDE SECTOR—NOT A SINGLE GERMAN IN BAPAUME, EXTRA LONDON, AUG. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—HßlTlSH AND FRENCH TROOPS TORE THROUGH GERMAN LINES FOR AN ADDITIONAL ADVANCE OF TWO TO THREE MILES ON A WIDE SECTOR ALONG THE WHOLE FRONT TODAY, IT WAS LEARNED THIS EVENING. THE FRENCH. SWEEPING FORWARD THREE MILES ON AN EIGHT-MILE FRONT. CAPTURED ROYE. (By Lowell Mellett, United Press Staff Correspondent) With the British Armies in France, Aug. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The British launched a new attack south of the Bupaunie, at 4:45 this morning, with the prospect of making the situation below that city as precarious as it is above, where the line is actually beyond the city. The New Zealander progressed to the northern outskirts of Bapaume during the night. The captured prisoners from three battalions include a battalion commander. At the same time British troops are moving eastward along the Scarpe—Highlands on the north, and Canadians on the south —taking advantage of yesterday’s important gains. The British last night swept down the slope of Heninel and over the advanced trenches of the old Hindenburg line. These they captured easily, but they found the Germans holding hard in the support lines. The fighting below Bapaume is unusually violent in places. The Germans threw' the 87th division into Longueval last night, counter-attacking and driving the Jlritish out after the latter had seized the tow n. Tivis makes more than twenty divisions identified opposite General Byng’s army so far. As yet, little effort has been made to carry Bapaume directly, although there is patrol fighting constantly on the outskirts, t • I Paris, Aug. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Matin declares that at noon today not a single German was remaining in Bapaume. „ , , The last German descent before Roye was broken by the French this morning and they are now within less than a mile of the town, which is also threatened from the north by the British. Resumption of activity is reported in the Noyon region. The French are also attacking along the Ailette line and pushing southward toward Coucy-le-Chateau.

(United Press Service) , t Washington, D. C„ Aug. 27 — t (Special to Daily Democrat) — n German artillery shelled Redj a Cross buildings in the rear of the Belgium lines yesterday, killing twenty-three persons and r injuring sixty, cables today | stated. _____ ii London, Aug. 27—(Special to Daily v Democrat) —Waiter Hines Page, am- j. bassador to Great Britain has been granted a leave of abrnce because of , ill health and will leave soon for Amer ica it was announced today. ~ London, Aug. 27—(Special to Democrat)—Since Aug. 8 the Germans| have used 70 divisions, on the west 1 front bitween the Scarpe and the 1 Aisne, according to a dispatch from the British front today. London, Aug. 27— (Special to Daily | Democrat)—Canadian troops, after , capturing Wancourt, carried their j, lines east of Guemappe, Field Mar- j shal Haig announced today. A counter-attack forced the British ] back from Longueval to Bazantin-le- ( Grand and Highwood. The counter- | attack was broken up at that point and the British position re-establish-ed east of Highwood. Wastngton, Aug. 27—(Special to | Daily Democrat)— Germany hopes lo negotiate an early pence that will give her an. opportunity to re-organize her resources for another great war world domination. This statement was made to the United Press today by a high Entente diplomatic authority. He held that reports of a coming German peace offensive are not idle rumors but rather a portion of a well-laid; scheme of the Prussian war lords to attempt to bring a cessation of hostilities. Diplomatic advices recently have, frequently quoted German reference to the possibility of a truce in Cue west and of the after the war amhi-, tions of the military party. One of the boldest statements to reacli En-|

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tente hands is that of Austrian Deputy WichtLeading member of the German radical party in the reichstag in an address at Windish Eeistritz. London, Aug. 27 -(Special to Daily Democrat) —Progress along the whole British front and further advances in important sectors of the French front was shown in the official statements issued by the war office last night. The British have passed the old Hindenburg line east of Arras and have added materially to their gains around Crolselles and along I he north bank of the Somme. Confirmation of the capture of Fresnoy-le-Roye was eontaind in the Paris communique. The Berlin night statement reported British attacks extended north of the Scarpe, which "mainly failed.” "It. stated that counter-attacks are progressing in some places and claimed the recapture of Longueval and Montauban. The Belgian communique reported repulse of German attacks in the region of Merokem and Langhemareq, north of Ypres. Borne. Aug. 27—(Speeial to Daily Democrat.)— The recent Austro'-Ger-man conference at general headquarters decided that peace efforts are useless unless the Central Powers acknowledge defeat, according to a report from Austrian sources received by the Epoca. "We will make war to the death,” is a statement credited lo a high German official. “We will conquer, or perish together.” Washington, Aug. 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Serious counterrevolutionary disorders have broken out near Moscow according to a dispatch from that city dated Sunday received via Berlin today. A decision to support the counter- , revolution was reached at many labor meetings the dispatch said. Clashes I (Continued on Page Two)

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, August 27, 1918.

PASS THE MAN POWER BILL

GO THROUGH HERE Funeral Party Accompanyin Body of H. W. Harris, of Delphos PASSED THROUGH CITY Last Night—Was Clover Leaf Fireman Who Was Killed Sunday. The l)ody of W r . H. Harris, Clover Leal' fireman, who met instant death Sunday evening, a few minutes before four o’clock, when his engine jumped tlie track two miles east of Ohio City, was not taken to his home at Delphos, Ohio. It passed through this city last evening at 8:34 o'clock on No. 5, enroute to Aroma Park, ill., where Mr. Harris' parents formerly lived and where they are buried. ( Mr. Harris’ family consists of his wife and two children, Selnta, aged two years, and Helen, aged eight months. They moved to Delphos, 0., - three years ago from Rankin, 111., where Mr. Harris was employed in the round house. As stated in last evening’s paper. Mr. Harris was on a train running “light," consisting of an engine and caboose. The crew had been ordered , to Ohio City to pick up a train for the west, which had been made up of cars transferred to the Clover Leaf from the Erie. When the engine left the* track it fell over-ttnrther-ftremen's side, crushing him beneath it and snuffing out : his life instantly. He was not scald- , led. it was nearly three hours before the wreck crews arrived and the body was not taken out until 6:45. | George Andrews, of Delphos, was ( the engineer. He escaped with a slight bruise on his left arm. The train crew, all third division men, liv- , ing at Frankfort, consisted of Con- , ductor Charles Nall and Brakemen j Price and Case. None of the train , crew were injured. o A ROLL OF HONOR i 1 Will he Dedicated by Adams County Teachers to the Boys from THE TEACHERS’ RANKS 1 Who Have Joined the Colors — Want Schools Consolidated. The Adams County Teachers’ Association today adopted the following resolutions: Be it resolved by the Adams County Institute now in session that in as much as a number of our teachers and pupils have joined the colors and stand ready to make the supreme sacrifice in making the world free for democracy, we pledge our unswerving loyalty and fidelity to their support. Be it further resolved that we show our appreciation of heir devotion to their country by having their names inscribed on a roll of honor. Be it resolved that we as teachers of Adams county put forth every effort to co-operate in all war work asked of us by county, state and rai tion and that we pledge ourselves to use every means in our power to in- , still patriotism In the minds and hearts of our pupils. , Be it "resolved that we invite the > public and urge especially the trustees -of the townships and members of the l various school boards to attend ‘he - meetings of the Adams County Institute now iu session. Be it resolved that we commend the - action of the state board in its efforts r concerning the increasing of teachers' * salaries. '' iCuutiuuea on Page Two) I

SENATE VOTES UNANIMOUSLY IN ITS FAVOR Great Man Power Bill Will Add Nearly Three Million Men to Army. AGE LIMITS ARE FIXED At 18 to 45 Years —“Work or Fight” Order” Clause Retained in the Bill. (Unitotl Press Service) W ashington, 1). C., Aug. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The great man power bill, designed to add 2,300,000 men to America’s fighting forces by next June, was passed by the senate late today by a unanimous vote. It fixes the draft age limit at 18 to 45 years. The hill now goes to conference. Washington. I). C., Aug. 27— (Special to Daily Democrat) — The battle over the work or fight amendment to the manpower bill was settled late today when the senate, by a vote of 40 to 29 refused to strike from the bill the whole work or light clause. The senate adopted an amend “ I i ment to the work or fight clause : designed to obviate the tieing up of war industries through strikes, while at the same time ( recognizing the right of war i workers to demand better con- i ditions and to enforce these demands through a strike. The amendment offered by Senator Cummins provided that the work or fight provision shall not apply in the case of strikers ( who at once submit their grievance to the war labor board, agreeing to abide by its decision, and pending that decision immediately return to work. Washington, D. C., Aug. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —With an agreement reached to vote on the man-power bill before anjournment the senate convened an hour earlier than usual today to hasten action. Unanimous consent has been obtained to vote not later than 4 o’clock. Limited debate on the bill and amendments have also been arranged with a view to curtailing time. The “work or fight” amendment again occupied the attention of the senate when it convened. This Is the only stumbling-block in sight any may lead to some debate when the bill goes into conference. It was generally believed at the capitol today, however, that the conferees could adjust their differences in a day or two and send the bill to the president in time to become a law by the end of the week. M. E. LADIES’ CHORUS The Ladies' Chorus will have a business meeting at 7:30 this evening at the M. E. church. Each member is required lo bring needle, thread and thimble. NO PLEASURE RIDING. • United Tress Service) Washington, D. C„ Aug. 27— 1 (Special to Daily Democrat)— ‘ The United States fuel administration today banned the use of pleasure automobiles, motorcycles and motor boats, east of the Mississippi river on Sundays to permit replenishment of the gasoline stores. The order will remain effective until these j stores have replenished.

TO PROTECT BEES The Bee-keepers Organize —M ill Stamp Out Disease —l)r. A. G. Baldwin MEETS BEE-KEEPERS Says County Has More Bee Men Than Any Other He Has Visited. Adams rounty has more bee-keep-ers than any other •'ounty he has visited in the United States, said Dr. A. G. Baldwin, of the United States department of agriculture, the noted “bee man,” who met witli the beekeepers of Adams county at the farm of Jacob J. Schwartz, of Monroe township, and County Agricultural Agent M. H. Overton yesterday. At the meeting, seventy-one wero present and a simple organization was effected for mutual benefit, and especially for the purpose of stamping out disease anfing the bees. It is said that the “American foul brood” is prevalent and is ravaging! many bees in the rounty. 1 Officers of the association are: President, W. W. Hawkins, Washington township; secretary and treasurer, Jacob J. Schwartz, Monroe township. There are no fees connected with becoming a member of the organization and every beekeeper is invited to’send his name to Jacob J Schwartz. Berne, rural route 4. for membership. There are already 235 bee-keepers in tlie county, of record, in the county agricultural agents’ office, and there are many more. It is estimat- : ed that there are more than 2,000 , stands of bees in Adams county. In t*iis time of sugar dearth, when “sweets of every kind, are in great . demand, the value of the hoe becomes paramount, and every step possible 1 is being taken to preserve the bee. INJURED TWICE Clyde L. Davis, Former 1 Decatur Barber, M 7 as 1 i Severely Wounded WHILE IN FRANCE ________ ! # I Mounded Second Time in Big Battle of July Twen-ty-second. Clyde L. Davis, former Decatur barber, son of R. A. Davis, of Pleasant Mills, is back in the hospital in France again, having been severely wounded in battle. July 21 in France. His name appears today in the list of casualties reported by the department. and word of his injury was also received by a sister. Mrs. A. B. Riley, of near Monroe. Besides the word from headquarters, Mrs. Riley also received a letter of the date of July 28, written since he was in the hospital. He staled that he had been . wounded, but was being given good [ care and was geting along all right. It will he. remembered that Mr. : Davis was in the hospital in April and May, having Iteen gassed, as a letter written by him of the dale of May 12 stated. At that time he was recovering. was able to be about on crutches, and expected to go hack to the front • again soon. That he did return to the front after that attack, was evi- • ileneed by letters received front him I by his sisters and other relatives. , This time however, his injuries are said to l)e much more severe. The first time he was disabled, he was in an Algerian hospital in France,

I with only two Americans to talk ’o, I k tile others ail being Algerians. Freni ii Japs. Chinks, etc. But he remarked on the excellent care given him and the fact that he needed nothing. , Mr. Davis is a nephew of .1. It. Porter of this city. o RED CROSS BENEFIT If you want to have tin evening of good healthy fun and also help the * Re | Cross at the same time, come to ■ the Evangelical church parlors tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. The Loyal * Daughter’s Class, taught by Mrs W. S. Mills, will give a very unique entertainment. Part one will present, the “Midgets of Mesopotamia” in full costume. Part two will lie a “Scpnp in the Union Station at Henpeck.” ' lee cream and top corn will be sold ■ at the close of the entertainment. A free will offering will be taken and proceeds go to the Red Cross. So help the boys “over there” by being present. WILL RAIN BOMBS American and Her Allies Are Mapping Out a Big Air Raid Program. i THE RECENT RAIDS ; Only Forerunners — M ill ! Bomb Ammunition Plants 1 —Program Satisfactory — i • United Tress Service) (By Carl D. Groat. United Press staff , cl correspondent.) Washington. Aug. 27—(Special to r Daily Democrat) —Persistent air raids )( against German Industrial cities are t manifestly planned by America and t her allies. >’ The recent outbreak of such activ- t; ity. particularly as demonstrated by v the dashes against Mannheim, Frankn fort and Conttan, is only part of the program of carrying the war directly home to Germany. n The boche is gathering a strong com- H batant air force and anti-aircraft guns ° to meet, the new drive. The American-allied plan of retri- s bution for German air atrocities has ’’ boon reached only after long and do- * liberate thought. The growing American airplane ' force coupled with (he increased lire- 11 duction by the allies, has made it pon- a siide to undertake this counter-move- 11 o ment. Its purpose is to cripple as much as possible, the output of important war r munitions. For • instance, the Mann- 1 heitn raids, though made under diffi- 11 culties, evidently aeeomplished the * wrecking of some of Ihe chemical 1 works in that city. Perhaps even more important, on the, whole is the 1 psychological effect of the raids. Get*- 1 many is whining over them. American flyers just hack from a 1 broad speak highly of the American 1 planes already “over theVe." American officers who have worked 1 on the airplane program are' begin- 1 ning to reflect a certain displeasure to some of the senatorial conclusions as to the aircraft situation. The Itb- ' erty motor is being produced in big * daily quantities and should teach the . (teak before long. i WILL SOON GO OVER. 1 Mrs. Minnie Holthouse received a letter yesterday from her son. Norbert R. Holthouse, stationed at Camp 1 Hancock. Ga., stating that he was r made a member of one of the over- ; seas companies and that they would ' probably leuve pamp on Sunday for ' an eastern point, from which place they would sail for “over there.” Nor » bert enlisted last March and wit!) ' the exception of a few wekes has 1 been at Camp Hancock ever since. He stated that he was very glad to ' have a chance to get across. He is a member of the 3rd company, fitb I battalion. Ist regiment, and a non- , commissioned officer.

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PLEA IS MADE That Loss by Eire in the Schools be Reduced — Mr. Barley from STATE DEPARTMENT At the Institute —The Wo* men Teachers Are in the Majority. The second day of the Adams County Teachers' Institute opened this morning in the circuit court room with increased attendance and interest. Ninety-two had enrolled as members up to tins morning, which is a smaller number than in other years. There is also ti much smaller number of men present than women, on account of the war calling so many of the teachers to the “colors." In fact the number of men present is smaller than .it any other time in history of the country. Miss Helen Walters, of the Decatur high school, is serving as pianist, instead of Miss Elizabeth Peterson us previously announced. The work of the instructors is interesting not only to the teaching profession, but to all. and the public is given a very cordial invitation to attend. Tuesday Morning The devotional period was led hv T?ev~ Stolte. of the German Reformed church, followed by music tinder tile direction of Miss Rackstraw. A slight change of program was necessary in order to allow Mr. Bagley. sent by the state fire marshal, to talk on the subject of “Fire Protection." The lire loss in Indiana last year was $6.000000. One hundred fif-ty-nine lies lost in Indiana on account of fire. He made an eloquent appeal lo every person to use the utmost care to prevent the serious loss as lives and property. Mr. Christen appointed as a committee on resoluions, Mr. Beck, ct' Heme, Mr. Brown and Miss Winnes if Decatur. “Making History Real," hv Mr. Sherwood. He introduced his subject ay showing interesting historical post*rs made by second grade pupils also tome made by beginning teachers. At this point he asked the teachers :•> enter into the spirit of the subject tnd ask questions because they would lie helpful to himself as well as each other. He urged the dramatization of history stories in all grades. Give the children a few ideas to begin with then let them work out the remainder of the story and they, in many instances. will far exceed your expectations. At the request of the teachers his next point was a Home Excursion. He urged the visiting of places cf local interest and you will he able to teach the children many things, also the collecting of a museum in every school house. Pictures tire of inestimable value in the making of history real. He made a strong plea for 'he making of character as being of infinitely more important than the making of money; and any teacher who was not in the profession for service lull with the idea of becoming wealthy should get out. A rest of fifteen minutes was followed by a, short music period with both classical and popular songs being sung. “Some Evidences of a Good School" was Mr. Grawn’s subject for this morning. The basis of his discussion was the question "If I as superintendent should visit a -school what ought l lo seo in order to call that school a good school?" Things I should look for: Some definite physical conditions. Children doing definite things. Teacher doing deflnit things. Clean school grounds and some effort made to beautify them Clean school rooms and have (hem (Continued on Page Fear)