Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 253, Decatur, Adams County, 28 October 1918 — Page 1

Volume XVI. Number 253.

AUSTRIA HAS ACCEPTED PEACE TERMS

I AGREES TO CONDITIONS PROPOSED DY PRESIDENT ■ PEACEFUL REVOLUTION HAS TAKEN PLACE IN HUNGARY-HINDENBURG WILL ORDER COURT MARTIAL OF ' VON LUDENDORFF. Paris, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Austria, replying to President Wilson, accepts all his conditions, it was learned officially from Berne today. Austria accepts Wilson’s terms regarding the Czechoslovaks and the Juggo-Slavs. The president said that Austria must negotiate directly with the Czecho-Slovaks and the Juggo-Slavs, who desire to establish an independent nation. Austria, it is said, declared her readiness to enter negotiations regardless of the result of other negotiations and asked V\ ilson to take appropriate measures toward an armistice and peace. London, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A Router dispatch from Amsterdam stated it is learned that Austria has replied to President Wilson’s note of October 18, accepting all his u conditions and proposing an immediate armistice. Washington. I). C.. Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)— A peaceful revolution is believed to have taken place in Hungary, and a national capital formed to take control of the government, according to a semi-official dispatch from Berne here today, quoting a telegram from Berlin. Immediate peace and complete independence of Hungary i and a severance of the alliance with Germany are demanded. ' Count Karoivi is apparently heading the revolnution. An unofficial'report that Austria’s reply to President Wilson’s i last note has been sent, and that it contained a suggestion that < Austria be permitted to negotiate a separate peace with the al- < lies reached Washington today. 1 These advices said that Austria accepted all Wilson’s propo- < sitions as set forth in his latest communication. I Austria, it was further reported, expressed a willingness to < negotiate a peace to apply to her front alone. i The state department has as yet heard nothing, and no otli- i cial advices have reached the Swedish minister who would probably deliver the Austian note. i 5 Rome, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Field Marshal : von Hindenburg is expected to order the court martial of von Ludendorff', according to information received here today from , German sources. <

Paris Oct. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat; —American troops advanc- l ed a half mile in a brilliant local operation on the Aisne. east of Rethel, the French war office announced here Further progress was made between the Oise and the Serre, and along the i latter river. 1 London, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) — The British resumed their attack east of the Piave this morning and progressed favorably, it was announced in the official statement on Italian front operations. Berlin via London, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —German troops between the Oise and the Serre were withdrawn Sunday night to a line west of Guise, and east of Crecy, the German war office announced today. Washington, oTt. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Sinking of the Spanish steamer Chatarro off the Atlantic coast was reported to the na/y department today. Whether the vessel was sunk by a mine or internal explosion has not yet been determined. Washington, Oct. 28—(Speciai to Daily Democrat)—The resignation of General Ludendorff as Germany’s military chief, was forced after he had disagreed with Prince Max over acceptance of President Wilsn’s peace terms, said a news report to The Hague, received by the state department today. London, Oct. 28—(Spceial to Daily Democrat)— The German official wireless declares that the German government’s reply to President Wilson’s note is as follows: “The president knows that deeprooted changes have taken place in the German constitution and that peace negotiations will be conducted by a people's government possessing decisive legal power, in accordance with the constitution, the military power being subject thereto. “The German government awaits proposals for an armistice, introducft:.'

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ing a peace of justice such as the president has described." London, Oct. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Resignation of General Ludendorff as virtual commander in ( chief of the German armies is reported in an agency dispatch from Co- ( penhagen. i Ludendorff, who is alleged to have | opposed all peace efforts, is said to , have been placed by the kaiser on the unattached list. | Another Copenhagen dispatch says ] it is learned that the Frankfurter . Zeitung unqualifiedly demands abdi- ( cation of the kaiser. Vienna via London, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Bitter fighting is continuing east of the Piave, , where allied troops forced a crossing the Austrian war office announced today. Vienna via London. Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—“On the plateau of the Seven Communes, the enemy yesterday made a series c.f strong partial thrusts." the Austrian war office announced today. “All were repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy. “On the Piave front, artillery fighting was continual." the statement said. On both sides of II Montello, an entente attack on a large scale succeeded in reaching the left bank at some points. Bitter fighting is progressing.” Berne. Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Riotous scenes, including an attempted fist fight, attended debate on the Polish question in the reichstag. according to advices received 'here today. Foreign Secretary Sols told the Polish members that President Wilson's program did not mean that Datzig would be ceded tz? them. Replying to their demands fqr a war indemnity, he said the German i soldiers were fighting for the llbera- ’: tlon of Poland. “The soldiers robbed us,” shouted I one of the Polish members. Order -'was finally restored without the aid

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, October 28, 1918.

CAMPAIGN WEEK Promises to Bring Some Exciting Times in Washington, the Capital. BOTH SIDES BUSY Secretary Tumulty and Chairman Hays Issue Statements. lUy L. Martin, United Press staff correspondent.) Washington, Oct. 28 (The capital braced itself today for a political uproar that promised to extend front the white house to congress. Further blasts in support of President Wilson's appeal for a democratic

senate and house, were expected today from Secretary Tumulty and other of the presidential advisors. At the same time, the senate promised to afford one of the fiercest, sessions of the war period. Republicans and democrats were both prepared to get into the fray with violence during the day. Both parties worked overtime Sunday. For the administration. Secretary Tumulty made public some 1899 comment from Presidents Roosevelt and Harrison and Senator Lodge, showing that they pleaded for election of a republican congress that year to support Pres! lent McKinley's conduct of tthe Spanish-American war. Chairman Hays of the republican national commit tee, answering President Wilson’e appeal for return of a democratic congress characterized <t as the "idea of an autocrat.” - Bitterly denouncing the president's plea. H.’.ys insisted it was ' an insult not. only to every loyal republican in congress, but to every loyal republican in the land.” Secretary McAdoo issued a plea for unity of support for President Wilson similar to the unity of military command. Representative Mott, New York, declared America would be indignant if Germany should tell us that "we were the only nation at war with a partisan government. But Germany would be right.”

Meantime Col. Roosevelt urged President Wilson to call a conference of governors to work out a plan that would permit soldiers to vote. I Acting Chairman Cummins of the* democratic national committee chaig-] ed that the reactionary interests of, the country are not supporting democratic nominees for the reason that they do not sympathize with progressive measures advocated by the president. of the police. Zurich, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —German newspapers predict that General von Seckt, chief of staff to General von Mackensen during (he latter's Rumanian drive, will succeed General Ludendorff as the head of the German armies. London. Oct. 28—(Special to Dai’y Democrat)— The British improved their positions along the western edge of Mormal forest, and north of Ralsmes forest, Field Marshal Haig announced today. A German counterattack against Famars. two miles south of Valenciennes, was repulsed yesterday. London. Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Arrangements have been completed for a general election in Great Britain before Christmas, the Mail says. London, Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Capture of Aleppo, establishment of a great bridgehead on the east bank of the Piave and an important advance by the French between the Oise and the Serre are the most important military developments reported in the past twenty- , four hours. With the Italian Armies in the i Field, Oct. 27—(Delayed)—The slopes ■ of the four mountains wrested from the Austrians, and held in the face of 1 1 the most determined counter stacks, J are strewn with dead. The bodies (Continued on FagiTTwo)

CARD OF THANKS Although our hearts have been sorely grieved in the death of our son and brother, Jesse F. Christen, we I wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their acts of kindnt'is and floral offerings which have meant much to dispel our sorrow and help us look up to Him who doeth all things well. Especially would we mention the Revs. Mamma and NordI sick, the boys of Co. 11.. 12th Battalion |the Liberty Guards, War Mother . Campfire Girls. Coneord church and singers. Royal Neighliors. Pocahontas Order, postoffice forte. Woman's Relief Corps, and the bugler, Harry Fisher, who gave the last call. Mr. and Mrs. John Christen, sons and daughter. ABOUT THE SICK Henry H. Bremerkamp in Serious Condition—Had Operation in FT. WAYNE HOSPITAL Paul G. Hooper Recovering from Typhoid—Fever is Broken. I — The following is taken from an Indianapolis paper: "A man, thought by police to ne : Carl C. Beatty, Fort Wayne, Ind., fell

yesterday evening at Meridian ami North streets, suffering from heart trouble. He was unable to give his name, although he was revived long enough to tell the police he was g-,-ing to see a friend at 962 North Meridian street. He was taken to the City hospital. A squad of police in the emergency auto investigated. Papers found in his traveling bag gave his name as Carl Beatty." It was thought here that the above mentioned Carl Beatty may be the former Decatur boy. brother of Mrs. George Mr. Kienzle' telephoned to the hospital in Indian.polis to ascertain, if possible, whether be is the one. Their description of the man who was a patient there does not tally well with our Carl Beatty, and the identity was not established. The man had become better ami had left the hospital Saturday evening. According to Fort Wayne, the name of Carl Beatty does not appear in their city directory. The Decatur Carl had been at Des Moines, lowa, for sometime with the. Wells Fargo Express Company.

Henry H. Bremerkamp. veteran miller of the city, is at the St Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, is in a critical condition following an operation performed last night at 9 o'clock. The operation was for appendicitis and complications. He and Mrs. Brmerkamp went to Fort Wayne Friday for a visit with their son, Raymond, and.it was while there that the serious illness came upon him suddenly. A recent letter received by relatives of Harold Daniels was written by him while in the hospital in France where he was ill of the grip. He is a son of Mrs. Minnie Daniels, of Sixth street, this city. Mrs. James Hurst who returned home last Thursday night from the Lutheran hospital where she had an operation, is getting along fine Paul G. Hooper, who has been ill of typhoid fever, is better, the fever being broken, but he is very weak and still confined to his bed. ~ REDEEM “PLEDGES. Take Up Your War Savings Stamps as Soon as Possible. Postmaster J. W. Bosse asks that all who have pledged themselves to buy war saving stamps for this year, redeem their pledges as soon as possible that the year’s work in this drive may be cleaned up as soon as possible. o Mrs. Lena Yager returned to Berne (after a visit with her daughter. Mrs. (John C. Moran who is better again 'after a siege during which she was (threatened with pneumonia.

DIED AT RIIIARRE William Henry Ehresman, Sixty-nine, Died Saturday at 8:00 P. M. DUE TO PARALYSIS t Was Father of Mrs. Melchi and Mrs. Smitley of , This City. J t Succumbing to a ten days’ illness p 1

of paralysis, William Henry Ehretman. well known carpenter of near Rivarre, passed away Saturday evening at eight o'clock at his home. He was sixty-nine years, nine months and seventeen days of age. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at ten o'clock from the home and burial will be at Mt. Tabor. Mr. Ehresman is survived by the widow and the following children: Mrs. Nettie Melchi, Decatur; Anna Bunner, Bolto; William Ehresman, and Mrs. Edna Smitley. Decatur. One daughter, laivina. died in youth. There are seventeen grandchildren and four great, grandchildren, of his descendants, while other near relatives include a sister, Mrs. Emma Smith, of Great Falls, Montana, and four brothers, as follows: Dan, Sain, and Frank Ehresman. of Detroit, Mich.; John, of California. Mr. Ehresman was a well-liked man, and popular in the community where he enjoyed the esteem of many friends. A STATE CLUB DAY Planned for War Victory Board —Mrs. C. A. Dugan Chairman OF DECATUR CAMPAIGN Mrs. F. E. France, N ice Chairman—Will Establish Furlough Homes. Mrs. Felix McWhirter, of Indianap-< olis chairman of the war victory commission to establish furlough homes in southern France, nas appointed Mrs. C. A. Dugan, chairman, and Mrs. F. E. France, vice chairman, to

put the. Decatur clubs “over the top" in the campaign which extends from October 29 to November 9. An Indianapois paper says: “ ‘Club day' in each city of the state, in the interest of the war vic-J tory commission, the one distinctive, war project of clubwomen, has been suggested by Mrs. Felix WcWhirte.’, of Indianapolis, chairman of the commission in Indiana, following up tier request that a chairman be appointed for each city by district or township federation chairmen of the Indiana Federation of Chibs. Mrs. McWhirter has asked that each city chairman call the club membership of her city together for a meeting, setting the date for a definite time, with the proviso, ‘after the ban of the board of health on public gatherings has been lifted,’ say the first Monday after the han is lifted. “Mrs. McWhirter suggests that for this occasion, to which both federal and unfederated chibs are to be invited. two or three fourteen-minute women bo asked to speak in behalf of the war victory commission, which was established by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, to equip furlough houses in southern France and to send American women abroad to take charge of the homes. She suggests also that a state federation officer be asked to speak. Preparations may be made now for these meetings Mrs. McWhirter said, and then the meeting may be held as soon as the ban is removed. “The first woman to send her personal contribution to the war victory commission fund, for which an inten>ve campaign is to be held October

2!) to November 9, is Mrs. Albion F l lows Bacon, of Evansville, who sent $5. The first club to send to Mrs. McWhirter the full ''dollar a mem-1 her" quota is the Tuesday club, of Mt. Vernon.” MAILING QUESTIONNAIRES Clerk E. B. Adams and his assistants at local board headquarters were busy today mailing out the first bunrli of questionnaires to the 18 year old boys and to the men over 36 years of age, ten per cent of the total number within these ages being mailed out every day. One hundred and twenty one questionnaires were mailed out today to the. registrants according to their numbers, their being 1217 men and laiys within these ages.

DESPERATE NEED d For Nurses in Smaller Com- , munities Says the Red Cross Department. THE MINING REGIONS Suffering Heavily—Call for i Nurses, Practical as Well as Graduate. I -— "

Refusal of the more populous cities and towns to allow their nurses to go outside their own communities to nurse influenza cases has created a serious problem for the Red Cro-s Department of Nurses, it was stated Saturday by James L. Fieser. chair- . man of the Lake Division Red Cross Committee on Influenza. “The need for nurses in smaller < communities, particularly in the min- s ing regions of Kentucky and Ohio, is ' nothing short of desperate," Mr. Fies- < er said, j “The public, although alarmed over * the influenza situation, apparently has 1 not fully appreciated that the epi- * demic has reached the proportions of ' a national disaster and that add *d • nursing resources will go a long wav ' toward keeping down the death rolls. ’ ( Mr. Fieser also pointed out that a 1 deplorable lack of nurses in the coal 1 mining regions is causing the Fuel !l Administration a great deal of alarm. 1 as a number of mines are seriously 8 crippled due to the large number of 1 influenza eases and subsequent pneu- 1 monia deaths. "The. more populous communities which depend on the mining population for their coal, should see the im- ( mediate necessity of giving up a few I nurses to help the miners.” says Mr I Fieser. “We should help the nurses and their employers to realize that ( influenza work is a real war service. . Nurses, male and practical, as we'l as graduates, should report at cnee to their local Red Cross chapter and [should not leave their respective communities unless authorized to d > ■ so. The Division Committee on Influen-, za asks the public: 1. To put automobiles at the ;er-| vice of the Red Cross in order that: they can minister to a larger number of cases. 2. To give nurses all the help they I can and to leave to them only the direction of caring for influenza. 3. To refuse to permit one patient or even several to absorb all the* time of a skilled nurse. 4. To make full use of all strongi women who have had even the briefest nursing course or experience. o CHIMNEY BLOWN OVER During the wind storm last evening. twelve or more bricks were blown from the chimney of the Frank 1 Barthol home on Third street. Mrs. Bart hoi who was writing, was start- ( lied so by the unexpected crash that ; I she arise hurriedly-and goinc across i [the room swiftly stumbled and feii.|i j bruising her body, and causing a i faint ’ ARE HUNTING DUCKS. i Wilson Lee. C. C. Pumphrey. F A. I Peoples, Charles Teeple and J R. Horton motored to Rome City iu the it Lee car to stay until Wednesday t During their stay they will hunt h ducks. i

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A QUICK DECISION On the Peace Question is Wanted by Military Men of United States. EFFECTS WAR WORK 1; f r Warn That Nation Must Not be Over-sanguine and That Danger is Ahead. I (By Car] D. Groat, United Press Staff Correspondent) | I Washington. I). C , Oct. 28—(Spe--1 rial to Daily Democrat)—Military men are hoping that peave developments will come to a decision quickly. They foresaw today that if peace talk is long continued, it will have a demoralizing effect on war work. Symptoms of this have already become evident, as shown last week by the government appeal to all nonesential industry workers to shift over to essential lines, regardless of ' peace talk. It was indicated at that time that the peace exchanges were tending to depress war work because some laborers thought peace was at hand and lienee would not give up peace-time jobs. Military men say that it is a natural reaction to have war work hampered if peace talk is persisted in. But they point out that thus far, there is no asurauce that Germany will accept armistice terms, and hence no reason for any American to believe that he can "let down." The army authorities believe that Germany is making a bid to escape the inevitable J —invasion of Germany. Resignation of Ludendorff is viewed as a long step, but army men are far from convinced that Germany is entirely sincere in her maneuvers to date. The army men hope that matters will be left to them. If the armistice terms are rejected, they expect to make a clean-up of the situation, though they admit there will be very desperate fighting ahead with heavy losses all around. In this connection. they point out Germany will have shorter lines and hence will need fewer men than before. They add that the military machine is still intact though suffering reverses. The army is getting out of Belgium with most of its material and with comparatively small losses is prisoners. In these circumstances, military men warn that the nation must not be . over-sanguine over a walkaway in crossing the Rhine. MR. EOYER DEAD Death Relieves Sufferings of Frank Boyer This Afternoon. ILL NEARLY A YEAR Was Sixtv-nine Years Old ! | —Lived Here Fortyeight Years. Frank Boyer, of North Second street, for forty-eight years a resilient of the city, died this afternoon at <ne o'clock after a lingering illness of nearly a year from leakage of the heart and Bright's disease with attending complication of dropsy. For some time he had been practically helpless and death comes as a cessation from much sufferin. Royer Franklin Boyer was born in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, sixty-nine years ago next November 24. He cante here when twenty-one years ><L' age and has been a resident of this city since, being known as an industrious and capable man. He is suvived by the widow, who was Mrs. Sarah Baumgartner Girod before her marriage to Mr. Boy r. There were no children. Mr. Boyer also leaves two brothers and four sisters who live in Pennsylvania, be having no relative,-, in this community.