Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 230, Decatur, Adams County, 1 October 1918 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Volume XVI. Number 230.

TURKEY NOW SEEKING AN ARMISTICE

SOLDIERS ARE GUARDING DULGARIANS IN BERLIN KING FERDINAND HAS ABDICATED HIS THRONE- FRENCH FORCES AD-VANCE-NEW YORKERS NOW HOLD HINDENBURG TRENCH SYSTEM. * (United Press Service) London. Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The British government does not intend to respond to Turkish armistice proposal feelers until they are officially received, it was learned authoritatively this afternoon. The Hague, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Strong condons of police and soldiers surround the residences of the Bulgarian and Austrian representatives in Berlin, according to dispatches received here today. Commenting on the situation in Germany, one paper says: "There is really no alternative, save a dictatorship. We believe the socialists teem to make a democratic cabinet. This will be so injurious that everything must be done to prevent it.”

(United Press Service) Washington, I). Oct. 1— (Special to Daily Democrat) — King Ferdinand's exile from Sofia is viewed as virtual abdication from well informed diplo- ( malic circles here today. Malinoff, it is understood. , forced Ferdinand to leave the country, fearing German influ- ( ence on him. Whether Ferdi- t nand will be permitted to remain without influence or , whether he will be forced to retire to his estate in Hungary will depend upon the attitude taken by Malinoff and his cabinet. i Complete anarchy is raging ; at Sofia, official cables from , Athens today stated. (By Lowell Mellett, United Press 1 staff correspondent) ' With the British Armies in France. ' O«. ’—(Special to Daily Democrat) —New York troops today are secure | ly holding the Hindenburg trench ( system leading southward from Le- , catelet. They sent back 150 additional prisoners last night. The New Yorkers reached Gouy the final objective. The Australians who followed the same path in the ’ afternoon are rtill engaged in a des- 1 perate fight with the Germans who have sprung up in great numbers preventing the Americans from going right through. The uncanny appearance of the Germans in explained through the discovery of a system of underground tunnel passages, feeding the territory between Gillemont farm and the , trenches of the Hindenburg first line. , The New Yorkers keeping pace with troops from Tennessee and toe Carolinas, failed to discover the trap, but the Australians waded directly into them. The Australians at first thought the Americans had been cut off and fought coolly, under the incentive of rescuing their Yank comrades. In the mantime, the New Yorkers held tightly to their principle objective,and the Germans were unable to repair the break in their line. When the New Yorkers were delayed by the nature of ”.ne -esistance which was developing, the southerners skillfully reformed themselves making the whole advance front save. The southerners then deliberately mopped up the whole great tunnel. The first Germans showing themselves at the entrance were ordered to instruct the others to .come .out. The entire number captured was more than 200. Paris,. Oct. 1 1—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Charles J. V’opicka, Amer ican minister to the Balkans, stationed at Sofia, says that King Ferdinand urgently appealed for help from Berlin, but got only evasive replies and was afraid of revolutions resulting from the growing menace and monarchy in Bulgaria. So he appealed to the allies, papers declared today. Paris, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)— French force* resumed their advance between the Aisne and

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he Vesle, the war office announced today. The Germans are reported withdrawing between the Vesle and the Aisne west of Rheims, where General Berthelots left wing is in agtion. General Gourauds army attacking in the Champagne on Berthelot’s rignt is progressing satisfactorily and is expcted to reach all of its objectives by night. More than 13,000 prisoners and 300 guns have been taken by the French in the Champagne sinci Sept. 2. Washington, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A number of men are missing as a result of the capsizing of a boat from the U. S. steamer Salem containing sailors on shore leave Sunday night, off Key West, Florida, the navy department was advised today. Amsterdam, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Berlin papers mentioned Count von Bernstorff as a posrible successor to Chancellor von Hertling. Paris, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —British troops are within four kilometers (two and a half miles) of Damascus and the fall of the city is expected momentarily, the Echo de Paris declared today. At the same time, French cavalry is advancing on Beirut. Rome, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Vatican has received confidential information from Vienna that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, probably will abdicate in favor of his son, Prince Boris. Crown Prince Boris was born Jan. 30. 1894. He is regarded as much more liberal and democratic than his father. Copenhagen. Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has arrived at Essenthal castle, outside Vienna, according to the Frankfurter Zeitung. Riots are reported in Constantinople. This .* the first news that Ferdinand has again left Bulgaria. It may mean that the reported revolutionary movement in this country is gaining ground. This summer he spent several weeks in Germany and AustriaHungary, and was said to be suffering from a nervous breakdown. Amsterdam, Oct. I—(Special to the Daily Democrat) — Constantinople newspapers expressed the hope that Germany will keep the Berlin-Vienna-Constantinople roads open. Upon this question, they declared, will depend Turkey's attitude. Washington. Odt. I—Special to Daily Democrat) —Breaking all re? ords for speed America's third and greatest draft lottery ended at 5 o'clock this morning after proeeedinf without pause for 20 hours. Working in shifts throughout tin ’night the officers in charge reachjt a speed ot 18 numbers- listed ever; ' minute in the closing hours. Th< I speed made however, indicates tlur ijthe master lists will be ready foi

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mailing late today as the government printing office kept pace with the capsule pluckers. With the Americana West of VerI dun. Sept. 30—(Night)—In heavy fighting throughout today the infantry was forced to operate virtually alone, because heavy rains prevented aerial observation for the artillery. Toward evening, however, the weather suddenly cleared. Airplanes hurried over the German lines, signalling back, to the gunners, who cut loose in away that indicated they i were determined to make up for lost time. Bombing squadrons aided the artillery by showering explosives on enemy concentrations. At least half a dozen boche divisions have appeared in the fighting, including guards Bavarians and landwehr. The Pennsylvania and Missouri troops again bore the brunt of the counter-attacks. The miserable weather, the open 1 nature of the fighting and the difficult terrain are calling up all the resourcefulness of the American Regiments, battalions, companies and r even platoons, become separated in ’ the rain and fog. often the fighting is j carried on by mere groups. Despite the bad ground, the tanks continue . in aiding to clean up machine gun . nests. | Progress is slow but sure. Patrols moving forward in the Brieulles region report heavy machine gun tic--1 senses being established along the Kriethelde Stellung lines. It is <>b- - vious that the Germans intended to : make the most desperate resistance - in defense of their vital communication in this region. J Washington. D. C.. Oct. I—(Special . to Daily Democrat) —With Bulgaria i out of the war, and Rumania only awaiting her chance to get in again. I allied strategists are planning the i isolation of force her to capitulate. By the armistice of Salonika, rail 1 connections to the suburbs of Atlrian--1 ople, the Turkish outpost in Europe. ■ are open to the allies. Troops may ’ be expected to move in that direction ■ as soon as the allied commanders are . sure Germany wil not move on Bulgaria with a large force, to resist the armistice. T!’ cp)" remaining route to Tin key’ ni control of Germany, is across the Black sea, through the ports of Constanza anil Odessa. Cutting off of these ports will leave Turkey absolutely unsupported. Political developments in Turkey may force her out of the war earlier Internal conditions are desperate, according to reports here. Food prices, have risen nearly two thousand per cent. Starvation, massacre and disease have wiped out more Turks than allied bullets. Graft has drained the treasury. Turkey would have revolted against ■ Germany before this, diplomats bei lieve, but all revolutionary leaders • have been killed as fast as they appear- • ed. Younger army officers are restive, it is said. Talaat Pasha, the . grand vizieh, jealous of Enver’s i usurpation of authority, may intrigue ; the new sultan, who is ambitious to rule his own country and force the strongly pro-German Enver out. ’ Reports reaching here today told F of renewed riots in Constantinople as 1 the news of Bulgaria's collapse trev--1 eled by word of mouth. London, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Fighting was resumed . on the Cambrai-St, Quentin front this , morning, Field Marshal Haig an- , nounced. The Germans have set fire j to Cambrai. The British have captured Lever- . gies (five miles north and slightly .. east of St. Quentin). “North of St. Quentin .the attack continued yesterday afternoon. We e captured Levergies after sharp fighte ing in the neighborhood of the vil- * lage. To the north we made progress '• toward Joncourt (two miles north of s Levergies) and gained Vendhuille (a d mile west of Le Catelet).” With the British Armies in France, ° Sept. 30 —(Night)—The Belgian-Brit- -- ish advance in Flanders is continuing d rapidly, despite some of the most ter--8 rifle fighting of the war. The British, g at one point, brought their guns up and established them on a ridge facie ing the German batteries on another d ridge only 600 yards away. There ■y the opposing artilleries blazed away ie at each ther until the enemy guns it l were entirely silenced. >r ■— (ContfnuedonPageTwo) ”

t CALVIN HOFFMAN DISCHARGED e J. Calvin Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James 1). Hoffman of St. Marys • township, arrived home this morning v with au honorable discharge from the ■ army. He left here May 25th. going Z, to Camp Taylor and has spent most 1 of the time in the hospital, suffering | from asthma, malaria and finally ; Spanish influenza. He will go to ijNiles, Ohio, the last of this week - where he expects to work in the aircraft works. , —o- — GOES AS NURSE. ‘ Miss Beatrice Williams, of near i Monroe, left this afternoon for Camp Leo, Petersburg. Va„ where she will serve as a Red nurse. WORK GOING ON Local Military Board Making Rapid Headway With Classifications. MORE IN CLASS ONE Twenty-nine Sent to District Board—Examinations Will Continue. The local military board is making splendid progress with the classify ing of the 1017 registrants between the ages of 19. to 26 who have ans wered and returned their questionnaires. Yesterday the. board classified an additional fifty nine men of whom twenty-nine were sent to the district board. Already quite a ntim ter have been placed in class one “A" and these men have been notified to appear for their physical examin ition on Thursday and Friday of this , week. These examinations will con- , t-nue and on Monday. October 7th. j another bunch has been summoned. Those classified by the local board , and placed in class one are: ( Arthur W. Cable. Decatur; Ray H Smitley, Berne; Edward R. Davidson. Berne: Edward H. Zuercher, Berne: Rufus H. Blowers, Berne: Royal JI Van Camp, Decatur: Wm. F. Baxter Decatur; Leonard L. Liby, Decatur; Lawrence T. Smith. Decatur; Daniel Death. Bobo; Paul V. Edwariis. Pleas ant Mills; Franklin R. Burger. Deca tur; Frederick H. Linnemeyer, Preble The local board placed the following in class two: Raymond L. Liby. Berne; Wm. Wayers, Decatur; Harvey E. Deam. Decatur: Jesse J. Girod. Monroe; Harry Odel, Fort Wayne. The following were placed in class four: . Cornelius Schafer, Geneva; Elmer C. Byrd. Geneva; Levi Steiner. Berne Edward T. Pusey, Geneva; Emil O. Baumgartner, Decatur: Clyde C. Linn, Decatur; Carl C. Pumphrey, Decatur: Geo. W. Hill. Decatur. 1 The following were placed in class : five: i Paul W. Dorn, Decatur; Gerald R. I Durkin, Decatur; Rufus S. Broadbeck, Decatur; Herbert A. Dauer, Decatur. The following class one men were sent to the district board on account of the registrant claiming a deferred class on industrial or agricultural pursuit: Victor E. Byerly, Decatur; Henry Graber, Berne; Emil Kruckeberg, Decatur; Clarence T. Fleetwood, Berne; Geo. C. Mock, Monroe; Morrill W. Bell, Decatur; Amos J. Graber Berne; Alvin C. Neuenschwander, Berne; Milton Hanni. Decatur; Clifton E. Nussbaum, Berne; Elmer Fluckiger, Monroe; Henry Nussbaum Berne; Frederick W. Helmrich, Magley; Clifford Fluckiger. Berne; Ches- ' ter D. Armstrong, Geneva; Samuel D. Wickey, Berne. Five class two men were sent to the district board. They are: , Daniel W. Weldy. Magley: Floyd - Myers, Decatur; John C. Summers, r Magley; John D. Baker. Decatur; - David N. Biberstine. Borne. , Eight class four men were sent to > the district board. They are: Chauncey F. Sipe. Berne; David I. " JJecbty, Berns; David D. Schwar'z, 5 Berne; Harty G. Brunstump. Pleasant ' Mills: Edward, Gyshart.. Qecatur; ’ Dora W. Debolt. Decatur; Otto F. Hildebrand. Magley; Simon W. Bucher, Decatur.

:end long grins 4 Grand Jury Examined 191 W itnesses—Returns Ten Indictments. REPORT AT NOON Recommend That Macklin Make Complete Report and Itemize Claims. Through their foreman, Emerson A. Beavers, th grand jury made report at 11:30 o’clock today, that it had finished its work, after a fourteen days’ session in which they had examined 197 witnesses and return <1 ten indictments. They reported that they had visited the county jail, and found everything in good condition and well kept under the direction of Sheriff Ed Green and wife. The county infirmary was reported as also well kept and in excellent condition, and they praised the wo>-k of the superintendent and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Martin lait'ghlin. with whom they reported the inmates are well pleased and whom they would like to see in charge for very many more years. Minor improvements were recommended for the infirmary, such as the repair of the doors and windows to keep out wind and snow a'ntl to conserve fuel and make the infirmary more comfortable for the winter. They also recommended that Phil L. Macklin, former county surveyor and superintendent of construction of circuit court, drains be ordered to place on file reports making a complete showing of the true conditi tn of each drain in which no final report has been made; and also that he be required to itemize all unitemized claims now pending in the different courts and that the same be not allowed until he has so done. GOODODLIJN Heavy Donations Received for the Junior Red Cross Auction Sale FOR NEXT SATURDAY Another Pis is Donated — Rabbits, Chickens, Eggs, Clothing, Vegetables Donations continue to pour in for the junior Adams County Red Cross auction to lie held here next Saturday, and W. A. Fonner and Fred Schurger will be quite busy taking care of them ax the Carroll store. Besides the pig donated by the Fonner boys, one has also been donated by the Ed Ahr boys. Rabbits, eggs, chickens, potatoes, clothing and vegetables of various kinds, have already been received, and more are expected day by day. Each one of the school teachers have been asked to announce the same to their school children. The auction will be held not only in the afternoon, but in the evening as well, and the donations will be received any time up until the evening sale. Mrs. C. V. Connell will serve as clerk of the auction. "GETTING ALONG WELL John Williams returned from Indianapolis where he had been with his wife, who was able to be moved from the hospital to the home of her nie-e, Mrs. Kessler. She’is recovering nicely from the automobile accident injuries, in which her arm was broken in two places. No internal injuries are believed to have resulted. The arm was placed in a plaster cast and she will remain in Indianapolis for some time to be under the care of a socialist. Mrs. S. B. pamsey who returned here is still bedfast and her eyes remain so swollen, that she is still unable to see. 1

J TWO THIRDS OF QUOTA 7 REPORTED UP TO NOON ‘ ADAMS COUNTY VOLUNTEERS TWO- ■ THIRDS OF QUOTA WITH RETURNS FROM SEVERAL OF THE TOWNSHIPS ’ NOT YET REPORTED. 1 VOLUNTEER SUBSCRIPTIONS As entered on the books at headquarters up to noon today, ‘the volunteer subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan in Adams county show as follows: Quota Subscribed Union $ 40,700 $ 27,450 Root 61,000 45,950 Preble 45,300 15,450 Kirkland 41.000 24,800 Washington 00,500 18,700 St. Mary’s 39,000 19,500 Blue Creek 39,200 19,850 Monroe 67,000 19,050 French ? 43,000 18,650 Hartford 47,300 27,800 Wabash 57,000 9,450 Jefferson ■ 38,300 17,250 Decatur 105,000 192,700 Monroe Corp 7,000 7.000 Berne 38.400 39,500 Geneva 19,100 21,200 Total >. . $750,000 $554,600

Vp to noon today figures entered upon the books at Liberty Loan head quarters indicated that when the coin plete returns for the three days’ vol unteer campaign have been tabulated the total will exceed $600,000. However. the foregoing figures were the only ones obtainable at this hour It is known that several of the townships have considerable amounts yet to be reported. In St. Mary's no re port has been made in the south precinct and that of the north has not ! ar- ' ..„ai ■ ® township are estimated. In the Preble township report, all but $2,250 is from the south precinct. Complete returns have not been received from Monroe. Jefferson and Wabash and the estimate from Hartford was made by Dr. McKean Tlie town of Berne went over the top last evening, reporting at eleven o’clock with $38.7-00. to which was added SBSO. which came in through the Decatur banks. The town of Monroe reports they are over but the exact figure had not been turned in at noon. The showing made in this city was most gratifying and this amount will aid in putting the county over the top. though it is the purpose of the commitee to use every effort to have

FIGHT THE SPANISH INFLUENZA A dangerous epidemic—Spanish influenza—is spreading across the land, causing great suffering and often death. It is most important that every community battle this disease and observe the orders and rules of the physicians and health officers. It has some different symptoms with different people, but it is a really serious ailment for every one. Guard against it. The following advice may be helpful:

TO AVOID'IT Avoid contact with other people so far as possible. Especially avoid crowds indoors, in street cars, theaters. motion picture houses, and other places of public assemblage. Avoid persons suffering from “colds," sore throats, and coughs. Avoid chilling of the body or living in rooms of temperature below 65 degrees or above 72. Sleep and work in clean fresh air. Keep your hands deaf and keep them out of your mouth. Avoid expectorating in public places and see that others do likewise. 1 Avoid visiting the sick. Eat plain, nourishing food and avoid alcoholic stimulants. Cover your nose with kerchief when you sneeze, your mouth ■ when you cough. Change handkerchiefs frequently. Promptly disinfect soiled handkerchiefs by boiling or washing with soap and water. Don't worry, and keep your feet warm. Wet feet demand prompt attention. Wet clothes are dangerous and must be removed as soon as posisible.

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-ach unit in the county meet its quota. The township committees will proceed to check up the returns and to urge each citiaen tff do his part, bur failing, the work will then be turned over to a “shock team” now being organized with members from each township. Several well known citizens have in various ways interfered with the sale of the bonds and these men may have some difficulty in explaining their position. During such days as these men and women should know that only by serving their naftuu they aVoui ne’thg charged with obstruction. It is reported that in several cases affidavits have been secured and it is expected that federal authorities will take charge of the matter of further investigation. With $554,600 reported tlie committee realizes that a big job is ahead, the raising of an additional $200,000 to put this county over. It will require a great effort on the part of every loyal citizen and the necessary time and attention to this duty must be given, regardless of any oth er duty you may have. Every township must go over and the sooner you look after it the better it is going to be for everybody concerned. The volfContinued on f’aae Fourt

I TO TREAT IT > | Oftentimes it is impossible to tell a I > cold from mild influenza. Therefore: ■| If you get a cold, go to bed in a ’ well ventilated room. Keep warm. Keep away from other people. Do 1 not kiss any one. Use individual basins, and knives, forks, spoons. 3 towels, handkerchiefs, soap, wash plates, and cups. Every case of influenza should go to bed at once under the care of a physician. The patient should stay in bed at least three days after fever has disappeared and until convalescence is well established. The patient must not cough or I sneeze except when a mask or handkerchief is held before the face. He should be in a warm, well veni tilated room. There is no specific for the disease. : Symptoms should be met as they arise The great danger is from pneumonia. Avoid it by staying in bed while actually ill and until convalescence is fully established. The after effects of influenza are worse then the disease. Take care of yourself.