Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 255, Decatur, Adams County, 30 October 1918 — Page 1

Volume XVI. Number 255.

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VOLUNTARY NOTE IS SENT TO WASHINGTON ITALIANS ADVANCING ON SIXTY-TWO MILE FRONT—HAVE TAKEN 25,000 PRISONERS—TURKEY NEGOTIATING FOR PEACE NOW, (By Robert J. Bender. United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington, D. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Germany has sent a supplementary communication to the United States on the subject of peace. It reached the Swiss legation this forenoon- The message described what Germany is doing in the wav of constitutional changes to make the government responsible to the people. It was said that it does not alter the peace situation as it stands today by making any new proposals. It is understood to have been unsolicited and constitutes a voluntary move on the part of Germany. The text may not be made public immediately. (By Henry Wood, United Press Staff Correspondent) With the Italian Armies in the Field. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Italians have extended their offensive southward to the Adriatic, increasing the w idth of their drive to a front of more than sixty-two miles. They are now pressing forward from the Grappa region to the sea. The new advance was begun last night by the third army. At the time of cabling, bridgeheads had been established on the bank of the lower Piave at Salgareda. and opposite Zenneson. Paris, Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—French and American troops, attacking west of Rethel, have penetrated deeply into the German positions at many points, reaching the support lines, which were almost empty of defenders. The French pressure in this region is being accenuated along the Hannogne road, where violent enemy counter-attacks were repulsed. Copenhagen, Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Count Andrassy, the new Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, has decided to begin direct negotiations with Italy, according to advices received here today. Amsterdam. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Constantinople news dispatches declare that Turkey already has begun official negotiations with the entente- The Turkish delegates, it is said, have left for the conference. I Washington. D. C.. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)— American occupation of Aincreville, north of Verdun, was reported today in General Pershing’s communique. Paris, Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Italians have taken 25,000 prisoners and more than 200 guns in their recent offensive, it was officially announced today.

(United Press Service) ' 1 Vienna via London, Oct. 30—(Spe- | cial to Daily Democrat) —Austrian troops on the Piave front were with < drawing to new positions in the rear < area last night, the Austrian war office announced today. < "On the Piave, although the entente forces did not succeed in breaking . through towards evening we decided to withdraw in the most strongly at tacked sectors to the rear of our ‘ lines,” the statement said. Paris, Oct. 30—(Special to Daily i Democrat)—French troops made additional advances between the Oise 1 and the Serre last night, the war office announced today. : North of Guise our troops made pro ; gress along the east bank of the Oise and took Beaumont farm, said the statement. "In Lorraine, two enemy raids were unsuccessful. The night was calm elsewhere.” Washington, D. C„ Oct. 30—(Speciai to the Democrat)—President , Wilson was reported this morning as preparing a reply to the latest Aus-' ] trian peace plea, which was expected to be completed and made public , some time today—probably not until late this afternoon. That the presi- ( dent would merely pass on the Aus trian appeal to Versailles for settlement, merely notifying Austria of his action, was the conviction here. London, Oct. 4—(By mail)—The, health of American doughboys in English can ton menu is even bettor than in the cantonments at home,. Brig General F. A. Winter, head of I the United States army health staff in England, told the United Press to-, day. ; "American and fathers.

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need have no anxiety over the health so their hoys here,” he said. The average death rate here is only six out of every thousand soldiers. (The civilian death rate in the United States is 16 to 17 in a thousand.) Zurich, Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A state of seige has been proclaimed ift Budapest following >he attempt of 100.000 demonstrators to enter the palace of Archduke Joseph. The demonstrators are demanding a republic. The German troops are reported to be arriving. Students in the city have formed a council to cooperate with the Magyar national council. Washington. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—American or allied troops, or both undoubtedly will have a long period of police duty in Russia after the Teutons vacate. In fact it was hinted today that the associated contingents may have to be increased rather than decreased when the boche hauls out the remainder of his legions. The problem, according to a number of thp general staff, offers one of the most perplexing features of the complicated ‘‘unscrambling” processes which is now held to be only a matter of comparatively brief time. Zurich, Oct. 30—(Special to Daily 1 Democrat) —The Turks have evacuated the great oil center of Baku on the Caspian sea. without fighting, according to a dispatch received from Moscow today. Versailles, Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat— It was anticipated [today that the armistice terms 'o (Continued on Page Two)

• Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, October 30, 191 S.

RETRACTION IS DEMANDED • Members of the Grand Jury Say Statements Are False. SERVE LEGAL NOTICES Demanding a “Square Deal” from Berne Witness— May File Suits. Notices to retract or stand the consequences were served last evening on The Berne Witness by Depu y Sheriff Roy Baker and Prosecutor J. Fred Fruchte. Eight notices were served, signed respectively by the six members of the grand jury, Mr. Fruchte and Phil Macklin. In Monday’s issue the Witness published a half page advertisement, headed by a call to vote for Vestal and then addressing the taxpayers, made the statement that the grand jury which recently completed a fourteen day’ session, had ‘ white washed the shortage of Phil Macklin.” The display also asks why and in a most unfair and which appears to be unlawful manner, asks the voters to support the republican ticket. The notices to retract were signed by Harry Helm, Emerson Beavers, John Voglewede, Aaron Bricker, Alonzo Runyon and Arthur Mangold, grand jurors; Mr. Fruchte, and Mr. Macklin and each demands that com plete and ample retraction be made of the false and defamatory charges within three- days or suffer the consequences. Mr. Fruchte says that the announce ment violated the Indiana statute which provides for a fine of S3OO to SI,OOO or Imprisonment or both, for failure to sign the advertisement or so mark? it if it is one and that in addition he feels that each citizen referred to in the display has a civil action for damages. Fred Rohrer, president of the company said the display was an adver- < tisement. ordered by Harry FritzingfContinued on Page Two* LIFTING THE BAN Gary Schools Will Re-open Tomorrow’ and Indianapolis is Coming to Life. SCHOOLS TO OPEN In Greater Part of Indiana Next Monday—Orders Received Today. At three o’clock this afternoon a ■ message from Dr. Hurty to Dr. J. C. Grandstaff said that schools could only be opened here this week under the strictest medical supervision. As Ulis would mean an inspection of each student and this would require a couple of days it has been decided not to re-open the schools until next Monday. Indianapolis, Oct 30— (Special to Daily Democrat)- With the influenza, conditions showing steady improvement, in Indiana, health officials today began to gradually life the. han placed on public, meetings and gatherings. The first step toward resumption of normal activities was taken at Gary today when schools were re-opened under careful medical supervision. Arrangements were made todav for restrictions to be lifted in Indian- . apolis tomorrow morning and schools will be resumed here next Monday, i There has been a rapid drop in the number of new cases reported each ; day Uiis week. That the ban will be extended in some counties after Saturday al- > though it will be lifted in the majorl ity of the districts of the state, was >!the indication today. Some count! js lin the southern and western portions

of the state where the disease has just started will probably be forced to keep the lid on tight for another , week at least. TWELVE MEN EXAMINED Twelve men were examined this morning by the members of the medical examining Itoard. nine of whom qualified for general military service, one for remedial group “B", while one man was rejected and one case continued. Those who qualified for general military service are: Clifton C. Gillfom, Borne; Win. H. Sutton. Winchester: Elmer. E. Gilliom. De I catur; Martin F. Weiland. Decatut: I Charles L. Spohn. Decatur; Homer E. Neuenschwander. Berne; David H. Toepie. Decatur; Gerhard Winteregg. Borne; Edwin, J. Egly, Magley. Mention E. Stauffer. Berne, was rejected. Russell E. Owens, placed in group "B,” and the case of John J. Trim was continued. DIED AT FINDLAY Arabella Wilder Dietelbach Died Suddenly of Apoplexy Monday. HAD LIVED HERE All of Life Until Her Marriage—Visited Here a Month Ago. Emile Wilder, of south of this city, who was called to Findlay, 0.. Monday by the illness of his sister, Belle, wife of Bert Dietelbach, who was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, found' on arriving there at nine o'clock! Monday evening that she had already ( passed away. The attack came veiyi suddenly. When her husband left home in the morning she was ap- , parently in perfect health. A neigh- ] bor going in at eleven o'clock found I her unconscious and it was not known just when the attack conic, orj how long she had been lying in that ( condition. Physicians expressed lit-j tie hope from the first for her recov- , ery. The message of her death was re- < ceived today by a cousin. Mrs. George, Simmers, of Seventh street, stating that the funeral would be held this | afternoon at two o'clock at Findlay. | 0.. with burial there also. The deceased was forty years eld ‘ last July 15. Arbella Wilder was born in Root township July 15, 1878, being the third youngest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Wider. She lived here until her marriage to Bert Dietelbach. a electrician of Findlay, 0.. July 21. 1909, since when she has lived at Findlay. The husband and three sons Glen. Earl and Merle survive. Os the family of eight children in the Wilder family, but one survives, being tihe brother, Emile. A brother, Dwight, died very suddenly of apoplexy two or three years ago, living but a few moments after the attack. The brothers and sisters deceased are: Ida, wife of Fred Bohnke, Cora, Carrie. Matie. Barence, and 1 Dwight. The deceased visited here about a month ago. VICTORY BOYS AND GIRLS Will be Represented in the United War Work Campaign. What will Five Dollars do? Five dollars will bring comfort and cheer to one American fighter for five weeks, and thus help keep a fighter fit. A boy enrolls in the Victory Boys as one of "a million hoys behind a million fighters,’’ or a girl will enroll in the Victory Girls, under the slogan “every girl pulling for victory,” by pledging to “earn and give a stated sum toward the United War Work campaign fund." A special “Victory” button; and a “Victory” banner to hang in the home window are given when the subscription pledge is made. When the payment is fully made a certifi-cate-receipt is given. Honors will be awarded to schools or places of employment where fifteen or more boys or girls enroll, provided the number enrolled is 100, per cent of the goal assigned. 1

: CAMPAIGN IS NEARING END Candidates Will go to FinI ish Without Usual Parades and Speeches. INTEREST IS GROWING List of Candidates—Socialists Have But One Candidate on Ticket. Next Tuesday is election day and ione of the very interesting events lot 'at that time we select the men who .will serve in county and state office, .in the legislature and the* halls it I congress. The ballots have been I printed and will be delivered to the inspectors next Saturday. This of | tice has already made arrangmenti i for receiving lhe returns from tin county and state, as well as from oth er states. We wish to serve you the news and as in the past will make every effort to secure it as early and as accurately as |>ossible over the wires. The state democratic ticket is head ed by Herman L. Confer, an Adami county man. for secretary of state. In each township there is an inter esting contest for trustee and asses sor. The candidates on the count> ticket are as follows: For congress —- W. H. Eichhorn, democrat; Albert H. Vestal, republican; George Spring Martin, socialist. For judge—John ('. Moran, democrat; Paul G. Hoop,er, republican. For prosecuting attorney—E. Burt Lenhart, democrat: no opposition. For joint senator. Adams, Wells ind Blackford John F Decker, democrat; Benjamin A. Van Winkle, re- ; publican. i For representative -Joseph A. Walker, democrat: no opposition. , For clerk —John T. Kelly, democrat William Aspy. republican. For treasurer —Fred W. Studler. | democrat; Hugh D. Hite, republican. < For recorder—Andrew J. Case, dem . ocrat; John H. Hilty. republican. t <Continu>*« >,i> t-uic** 'lwoi CARTONS ARE HERE i l For Christmas Boxes for Soldier Boys Overseas —Get One. I AT THE RED CROSS t I If Your Soldier Has Sent a 1 1 Label —Instructions Giv- i en Herewith. The cartons have arrived for the ! over-seas soldiers’ Christmas boxes and are ready for distribution and the Red Cross headquarters at the first floor of the library will be a busy place from now until the time limit for sending—which is November 15. The Red Cross will aid in distributing these boxes in every way possible, and the following contributed by the secretary of the local Red Cross, Mrs. Letta Peters, gives information relative there: “Every one wtho receives a label from their soldier boy should secure a box, pack it and return it for inspection. wrapping and mailing, within the iext two weeks. “The government will not accept a box after the 15th day of November “The cartons can be secured at the first floor of the library at any time during the next two weeks, from nine o’clock a. m. to five p. m. “The boys of the navy will not. receive labels and those desiring to send Christmas parcels to them should send them so as to reach New York not later than November 15. “The secretary of fl lo Re(l Cross i will be glad to furnish information ■ and help to any one who applies for | it.”

NOT OUR CARL BEATTY That the Carl Beatty who was takJen seriously ill in Indianapolis recently, of heart trouble, is not our Carl Beatty as feared was evidenced by the following item in the Fort Wayne News & Sentinel: - “Carl C. Beatty, poultry fancier, living on South Calhoun street, is’ recovering from an attack of heart trouble which he sustained at Indianapolis several days ago. He is again able to be out." ; ~ WILL MEET TONIGHT All United War Work workers in the second ward will meet this evening at headquarters in the Terveer building. Those who will help, please be present. WHAT IT IS DOING Some Real Results of the Better Baby Movement —Great Good — IS ALREADY SHOWN I I Children’s Year Expects to Accomplish Still More— Bulletin Isued. The following bulletin issued by. ,he Children’s Bureau. IT, S. Department of Labor, Washington. I). C., vill help to stimulate the local work-' j rs in child welfare work: j; “America's longest casualty list is • from her babies, some 300.000 of whom die every year. The first cool 1 days of fall have put new life into 1 the efforts of thousands of communi- ’ ties which are trying to follow up * heir weighing and measuring tests 1 by permanent work in the shape of baby clinics, public health nurses,' recreation centers, and the like. I* q "These tests are proving to be but the first, step in the Children’s Yen- ' campaign which was started bv the ]] Children's Bureau of the U. S. De „ partinent of labor with the object of n saving the lives of 100,000 small children who die needlessly in this coinR try every year. So far. rather more than 6.500,000 children have been r weighed and measured “The fruits of this interest tire „ seen in the “follow-up” work which is being done by these relatives and n their friends. Public health nttr.-es a are being employed in communities a which did not know the meaning of the term 6 months ago. Keep Well, health centers and baby clinics are resulting from the weighing and' K measuring tests —it has not seemed <■ fair to let the chidren who were well t , get sick, or those who were ailing re- 1; main so. Two states. Minnesota and h Florida, have established Child Wei- s fare divisions in their state board of a health. , 0 “The United States is not alone in $ recognizing the importance of war- t time child welfare work. England by | greaty increased effort has reduced . > her infant death rate below the peace ’ level. Paris, when the milk supply of 1 the poor babies was threatened, os- 1 tablished a municipal herd that the 1 children need not suffer. “A resolution voicing Great Brit- * ain’s appreciation of the work for * children already done by her allies, and asking for its continuation ind 1 increase was recently received by ' the Children’s Bureau through the ’ department of state ami the British 1 embassy. The National league tor 1 Health, Maternity, and Child Wel-j fare assembled in conference, resolved “That this conference expresses its appreciation of the work already undertaken, and calls on all govern- t ments now allied against tyranny and ( militarism to join forces in a cam- ( paign for lhe health and fitness of the' t mothers and infants who are ihe’ ( . heirs, and will be the trustees ct’ t freedom.’ 11| “It is expected that this appeal ’ (] from England will have n great influence in making permanent. the mi-ji usual efforts of Children's Year to |> see that, babies are well born, well J h eared for. and. in short, get thitu "square deal" which is an important II plank in the platform of Children’s ti Year. I

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NEARLY 300 WILL ENLIST FOR DRIVE County Organization for I nited War Work Drive Nearly Completed. BIG MEETING HELD I Last Night at Headquarters •| by Township Directors —The Purpose. I | At an enthusiastic meeting held last night at the United War Work headquarters in the Terveer building, at which time every township director was represented, the county organization. which will push the big drive I for funds—Adam s county's quota I being $30,000 was practically completed. From the willingness shown on the part of every interested and [patriotic citizen, nearly nine hundred ■ men and women will enlist in the ( work, all of whom will start out on November 11th with the determination to put Adams county over the top before sundown. Dr. John IL Mott, state director for the United War Work campaign, gives the fol- , lowing interesting storv. "Why We Need Large Oversubscription to the Fund: ’’ First Because of the ever-chang-ing and enlarging plans of the army and navy. These budgets were based on an army of 1.000,000 overseas. There are more than 2.000.000 overseas now anti 4.000,000 expected to be there by July 1. 1919. There are 4.000.000 under arms and overseas now. They expect to have 5.000.000 under arms here and over there by July 1, 1919. Second—Because of the marvelous expansion of the American navy. Through an oversight, these budgets do not contain any adequate provision for serving the present sized navy. It has been increased from 200 ships to 2.000, manned by 200.000 men instead of 70,000. Third We must not neglect the great industrial army back of the army and navy. These budgets do not contain adequate provision to serve the men of munition factories, etc. Fourth —Tins war includes the women. They throng the factories hero and overseas. An increasing number are being employed and they must be properly cared for. Fifth -The center of gravity of the war lias shifted from here to overseas. bringing a disproportionate increase of expense. The men are quartered in small villages instead of in large cantonments. Army units are being constantly moved. This means serving the men in many locations and moving the huts frequently. Everything costs more overseas. Coal SBO to S9O per ton. All supplies moved by motor transport. Sixth The continuity of the service we are rendering the enlisted men: First, on troop trains from home to camp; second, in the home training camps; third, in the towns around the home camps; fourth, on the troop trains eastward bound; fifth, at ports of embarkation; sixth, on the transports; seventh, at the great debarkation polls; eighth, in the base camps; ninth, in the zones of combat or first line trenches; tenth, in the Red Cross hospitals during convalesence; eleventh, among lhe Americans in prison camps. Which link shall we leave out in order to economize and make unnecessary giving? Seventh -We must become the American home of each of these millions of boys. We. therefore, represent lhe host in the American school, college, library and forum, club, theater, gymnasium and athletic field, church and synagogue. Which of these shall we leave out? It will cost, heavily to reproduce these things but our boys deserve the best. Eighth- We cannot neglect our allies. The French soldiers are now being served at a thousand points, in huts called the foyer du soldal, meaning fireside. The men of the Italian army, who have suffered so tremendously; the Russians now beT C o n t i n tied - oii~Pa u r)