Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 292, Decatur, Adams County, 13 December 1918 — Page 1

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PRESIDENT ANO PARTY IN FRANCE Arrived at Brest This Morning—A Just and Lasting Peace MUST BE THE OUTCOME Bill Introduced for Ownership of Telegraph and Telephone Lines. (By Robert J. Bender, United Press Staff Correspondent) Brest, France, Dec. I,3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—President Wilson has arrived in France to exert his whole effort for a “just and lasing peace.” The fundamental contingent of the American delegates is that the league of nations must be a part of the treaty itself, in order to protect the square deal which the treaty settlement seeks to inform all the people involved. Without the support which such a league would give to the peace negotiations, the president is understood to feel that American participation in the negotiation is hardly worth while. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A resolution th make permanent government control of telegraph and telephone lines was introduced in the house today by Representative Moon of the house poatoffice committee. The bill also provides for government ownership. B ■' (United Press Service) Washington, D. C., Dec. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Chile has answered the United States informally in the Chile-Peru situation that she will do all she can to prevent hostilities. Washington, D. C„ Dec. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Rebels blew up a passenger train between Mexico City and Vera Cruz yesterday, according to the state department. Nothing was said concerning the casualties. Amsterdam, Dec. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)—An American squadron had arrived at Pola and taken over sontrol of that city and harbor, according to a dispatch received here today. Brest, France, Dec. 13—(12:40 p. rr„ —The George Washington, with President Wilson and his official party aboard, arrived off Brest shortly after noon today. The convoy of American warships was entering the harbor as this was cabled. At 10:10 the George Washington entered the harbor and steamed slowly toward her anchorage. London, Dec. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The U. S. S. George Washington bpuring President Wilson and his official party passed over the grave of the Lusitania southwest of Ireland late yesterday. Many ships from Queenstown met and -scluted the big liner.

With the Americans on the Rhine, jjgj. 12 (By courier from Coblenz to Nancy)—The Americans are encamped along the historic Rhine, on a front of nearly 50 miles. Their ttatrols are guarding the left bank. The second division won the race of the main forces to reach the river. The thirty-second, first and third divisions finished in the order named. The doughboys camp fires were gleaming tonight throughout the. valley. They are awaiting orders cross to the east bank which are expected tomorrow. Washington. Dec. to Daily Democrat) — Philip ■< 11 matin’s statement as to American cupation of Berlin is taken here la .e ly as a play by the socialist leader c instill the. fear of United States military forces into the mas < ■ < war and state departments Uted. "tatl 9 of Utter anarchy would doubtless cause, a shit' n oiaais it is stated strongly that the.e ternally in Germany. Both departments have been m 1 J dark as to recent neutral country

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cablegrams claiming to have word from America that occupation was' 1 contemplated. These are now be- I ■ lieved to be “planted" reports, i-i-1 ■ spired by those Germans who desire ■ to quell bolshevikisni through fear, i — I. . — (United Press Service) London, Dec. 13—(Special to Dal'y Democrat) —Lord Cecil, assistant se> , retary of state for foreign affairs, aa- ! nounced today that he had worked 1 out a scheme which will “prevent | future wars.” ' ' The central idea is to provide ma-1 J ohinery for public discussion of ini ternational disputes." he said. 'll |do not think nations will make war I • [when the ixtpulations understand! | what Is Just and fair." The British trades union congress has sent a message to President Wilson expressing its approval of the league of nations. : The Daily News says it understands; the government soon will institute' , an indirect tariff on American ma-' , chinery which will Increase the water J freight rates to 15 pounds ($75) aj ton. fUnlted Press Service) London, Dec. 13—(Special to Daily I Democrat)—ln the midst of the turmoil of petty election issues, it is <lif- ■ | flcult to discern Great Britain's peace 1 policies. But it is apparent that: “freedom of the seas" will not fur-1: nish the only point of difference with! America. Premier Lloyd George's recent speech at Bristoll left many Ameri- i cans gasping, because of his declar * ation that Germany must pay the whole cost of the war. This is regarded as being is direct contravention to the armistice agreement. The premier's declaration followed ' steady and increasingly insistent de- • i mands from Lord Northcliff and other i British publishers that Lloyd George i frankly declare himself, making this , the price of their support, it appear- l ed that the premier had determined' i to resist these demands until Tuesday i night. ‘< Previously Lloyd George had term-1 ed the newspapers’ cries of “Punish 11 the kaiser,” "Make the Huns pay,” < and “Drive the Huns from England,” ■as “only a Stunt." But on Tuesday) I night he officially announced five I points on which he was asking votes | —'“Punish the kaiser,” and “Make; ! Germany pay." The other three were • ■ purely domestic. _ MR. J. L. KEIFER DEAD While undergoing an operation Thursday morning for inward cancer at the Hope-Methodist hospital at j j Fort Wayne, Mr. J. F. Kelfer, well I known fanner of Willshire, former I citizen of this county, died at 10:40 |on the operating table under the in- .! fluence of ether. Mr. Keifer was six- | ty-three years old, was born in I Greene county, Ohio, on the 15th day lof July, 1855. He was well known in i this community having lived in Adams i j county for nearly eighteen years, i The funeral will be held Sunday morn ling at ten o’clock at the Willshire i ’ Methodist church and burial will be I made in the Salem-Tricker cemetery. I A wife and six children survive, being Emery, of Toledo; Calvin, of Dayton; Owen, at home and James, some- ’ where in France; Mrs. J. L. Johnson, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Anna Y oung, ’ of near Salem. 1 ’ NFPHEW DIED IN ITALY P. J. Hyland received a night letter from his brother, M. F. Hyland,

of Youngstown, Ohio, this morning, stating that his son, Lieut. William Hyland, died in Italy November 27th. according to information just received through the war department. No particulars were given. The lieutenant was 27 years old. an only son. a splendid young man and his death is a real sorrow to the family. He had been overseas more than a year being a member of the 332nd infantry. The young man was an electrician bv trade He had never been away from home until he went to training camp. JAPANESE STORE POSTPONED The Japanese store, which was to be held by the high school music class, under the direction of Miss at thp high school Rackstraw, at me nig music room. Saturday afternoon, will pe postponed until Monday afternoon, from three to six o’clock. The proceeds will be used to the ad--1 vantage of the high school music 1 The store will consist of Japanese ar pictures of all kinds, Jauanese novel--1 ties, greeting cards, place cards and 1 numerous other articles. The musm * X will also serve, tea. Everybody ' is invited to visit this store. B j° hn ’ s y was a shopper here today.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, December 13, 191 S.

ON CO-OPERATION — Mr. E. W. Puckett, of Fort Wayne Gave Interesting Talk to Rotarians i AND THEIR GUESTS — A Friendly Relationship Should Exist Between Employer and Employe One of the most instructive and interesting talks ever given before the Rotary club was given last evening | by Mr. E. W. Ihickett, on of the suei cessful and big business men of Foit' Wayne, to the members of the clvol and their guests at the luncheon meet; ling held at the Hotel Murray. By a| | unanimous rising vote the club and I their guests expressed a vote of 1 thanks to Mr. Puckett. Mr. Puckett related some of his own , experiences, giving a beautiful story . | of how he helped a little fellow who. i applied to him for work and for near-' !ly two hours dealt enthusiastically with the subject of the relation between employer and employee. He said that the relation between an employee and employer should be on the basis that the employee should work with the employer, instead of taking I the attitude that he was working for him and vice versa with the employer The employer should always try tc I help his employee, both working together as members of the corporation or business. He told of his own organization and the real true spirit that should exist between the employer and employee. It was a wonderufl instructive talk and greatly appreciated by all present. The regular club business was taken up and disposed of and plans discussed for the next regular meeting. WORKERS READY Women Will Have Charge of Red Cross Membership Drive in Decatur. THE WARD CHAIRMEN Mrs. Faye Smith-Knapp, Mrs. F. F. Thornburg and Mrs. C. V. Connell. The Red Cross membership drive in this city has been turned over to the women, who have their organization already completed for the big drive which begins next Monday. In speaking of the drive a member of the organization gives the following message to the people of Decatur: "The solicitors will be pleased to find your smiles and your dollars! when they call. They also ask the business men to leave their money at home so that we will not have to disturb them in the Christmas rush at the stores. The people of Decat ir have done nobly in former drives for Red Cross, W. S. S„ Liberty Lians, etc., and we are sure they will rally to this—another patriotic need." The chairmen of the wards are Mrs. Fay Smith Knapp, Mrs. Fred F. Thorn burg, Mrs. (’. V. Connell and their organizations complete are: First Ward Chairman—Mrs. Fay Smith Knapp. Captains —Mesdames F V. Mills, F. E. Franz, Chas. Yager, C. E. Ball. Lieutenants—Mesdames Frank Carroll, Alva. Nichols. Al Burdg, S. E. Hite, Paul Burgess. Lawrence Green, Harve Shroll, A. M. Anker, Vaughn Murray, Ed Macy, Clyde Noble. Fred Linn, Burt Mangold. A. W. Tanvass, ' Wilson Ijee, Sam Shamp, Jessie Deam Kate Place, Hugh T. Vail, I. Bem- ' stein, W. S. Mills, James Anderson. Harvey Everett. Frank Krick, George ' Adler, Robert Gerard, Miss Blanche Ervin. Second Ward Chairman—Mrs. F. F. Thornburg. Captains—Mrs.. J. W. Tyndall and ' Miss Tillie Melbers. Lieutenants—Mesdames C. E. Hock 1 er. Dollie Durkin, D. M. Hensley, J S. Peterson, Burton Niblick, J. F. Ar 1 nold, Joo Lose, Clem Voglewede, M F. Harris. Jessie Cole. John Rice s Chas. Elzey, H. L Mer»y, C. J. Miner John Glancy, Owen Davis, John Rab

| i bitt, M. J. Welker. Joe Beery, Mbs | Hattie Wertzherger. 1 j Third Ward Chairman—Mrs. ('. V. Connell. I Captains Mesdames Fred Patter- ’ ■ son, ('has. Meibers, Ralph Amrfne. j Dan Niblick. Lieutenants —Mesdames Anna Drop ! pieman. F. W. Downs. Henry Schulte. , D. .Frisfnger, O. L. Vance, J. O. SeiI lemeyer, Otto Kirsch, ('. C. Schafer, J. T. Myers, Fred Reppert, (’. S. NlbI lick. C. S. Clark. George Flanders, { Harry Helm. Harve Smith. John Pa:Irish. B. J. Rice. Roy Archbold. M. F Worthman. Robert Green. Ollie Chronister, Wai Wemhoff, Minnie Daniels. Henry Gerke, Fred Nichols, Otto Reppert, Misses Rose Tonnelier, Etta Mallonee. Gertrude Holthouse. Ann Carylye. Each lady is urged to be present at a meeting at Red Cross hadqua’tiers on Second street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’cock, when full Inst ruej tions for the canvass on Monday will ibe given. If impossible to be there. ' call up your captain or chairman and I she will see that you receive your supplies and instructions. HAD PLANS MADE — 'German Government Had Plans Completed in July, 1914, to Throw A THE WORLD INTO WAR So Testifies Captain Lester —Propagandists Were Working. (United Press Service) Washington. Dec. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat) —With plans completed for plunging the world into, war, the German government in July 1914. dispatched 130 trained propagandists to the United States, South America. Mexico and China. They: were informed on July 10 by German government officials in Berlin that there was to be war, and were thoroughly instructed in their task. This testimony was given today to! th esenate propaganda investigation! committee by Captain Lester of the army intelligence department. Thirty-one of these propagandist.-) were sent to the United States just i after the war broke out. Lester testified that articles written by Edward Lysel Fox, American newspaper man in Germany before the United States entered the war, were sheer propaganda. “Fox went to Germany ostensibly as an employee of the Wildman Newspaper Syndicate," said Lester, “but he was really sent by the German embassy. Wildman was entirely innocent in tho transaction. “An arrangement was made by the Hearst papers for Fox to write for then and he was asked to attach himself to Hearst headquarters in Ber-i lin. I am not in a position to state whether Heart or the Hearst newspapers through Fox was in the pay cf j Germany.” o HOODLUMS RUNNING LOOSE (United Press Service) Montreal, Dec. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)—With police and firemen on strike, Montreal today was almost at the mercy of lawless elements. ; Police headquarters claimed that strikebreakers had replaced half the policemen who walked out, demand ing better pay. Military police aided in trying to maintain order Volunteers manned some of the fire stations, but mote than 45 fire houses and police stations • were closed for lack of man power. Employes of the water department ' and the garbage disposal plant, are 1 also on strike. ■ Hoodlums run riot in some parts of 1 town. One store was looted of goods 1 worth $35,000. Fire stations wee ’ wrecked. Pickpockets reaped a har--1 vest in crowds that gathered to watch '■ fights in the streets. The trade and L ’ labor council is trying to arbitrate, e but has been unsuccessful in getting e any agreement on members of the arbitration board. TA FT FOIULEAGUE OF NATiO N S (United Press Service) Detroit, Dec. 13—(Special to Daily <- Democrat) —-“Scrape of paper” treat I. lea can only be avoided in the future r- by a league of nations sufficiently I. strong to deal with rebellious nations a, is the opinion of William Howard r, Taft, former president, expressed in t>- an address here last night.

HEADS OF ORDERS Lodges Elect Officers to Take Charge of Affairs for : THE ENSUING YEAR Royal Neighbors and Eastern Star—A Public Installation of Latter. The Royal Neighbors camp elected the following officers for the coming year: Oracle. Mrs. Nellie Eady; vice oracle. Mrs. lailu Grove; past oracle. Mrs. Lizzie Peterson; chancellor. Mrs , John Christen; recorder. Mrs. Wil- . liam Biggs; receiver. Mrs. Goldie , ('loss; marshal. Mrs. Elmer Archer; , inner sentinel. Celia Mayer; outer < : sentinel, Mrs. George Winters; phy- • sicians. Dr. Elizabeth Burns and Dr. ( W. E. Smith. <

The Eastern Star chapter Held its ( annual election last evening and the officers will take their oaths at a pub- . lie installation. Thursday evening. I January 2. when guests will be invit ed to share the pleasure of the exercises. The staff of elective officers, follows: Worthy matron, Mrs. D. E. Smith; worthy patron, G. T. Burk; : secretary. Leona Graham: treasurer. 1 Mrs. R. D. Myers; conductress, Mrs.: I Sim Burk; associate conductress, Mrs O. H. Odell. ~ MACCABEES’ NOTICE Every member of the Maccabee lodge is requested to meet at the hall this evening at 7:30 o’clock when important business will he considered. o MASONIC NOTICE There will be a meeting tonight of the Fellow Craft degree at the MaI sonic hall. All members are earnestI ly requested to be present. i — o MOTHER'S DEATH Calls Mrs. U. E. Cramer to Kokomo—Died Yesterday Morning of — INFIRMITIES OF AGE — Was Seventy-five Years Old —Had Been 111 for Sev- ■ eral Weeks. Mrs. U. E. Cramer and son, George, left for Kokomo being called there by the. critical condition of Mrs. CramI er’s mother, Mrs. J. W. Young, who, however, had passed away at 10:40' yesterday morning. before Mr.,. I I Cramer's arrival. Mrs. Young was! seventy-five years of age. and had been ill and in falling health for a long time. The. daughter, Mrs. Cratu-i er, had spent several weeks with her and had been at home for a shoit time attending to necessary duties' here, intending to return again soon! to her mother. However, the fatal turn came very swiftly and she passed away before the daughter could I reach there. Mrs. Young was formerly Mi’s Abigail Krausaw. The husband died

; seven years ago and surviving are i two sons. John M. and Jacob Young; 1 1 and two daughters, Laura Young and; • Mrs. Cramer. q Mr. Cramer and daughter. Naomi/ I will go to attend the funeral. t 5 o OPERAGOERS PATRIOTIC » (United Press Service) Washington. Dec. 13—More than 3 51.000 opera glasses and telescopes e I were furnished the navy by patriotic j .. Americans for use in important optiI! i cal instruments, according to the; I i naval observatory annual report today , i The observatory carried important/ g astronomical studies during the year, | in addition to its optical and time work. s DECATUR CIRCLHT M. E. CHURCH Pleasant Valley — Sunday school, y 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 10:30 a. m. t- Beulah —Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. e Preaching 7:30 p. m. y Mt. Pleasant—Sunday school, 9:30! s, a. m. d Washington— Sunday school, 9:10 n a. m. WALTER W. KRIDER, 1 ’ ist: r

++++ ++++ + + + + + + + TO THE PUBLIC. + * + ♦ The Red Cross Christmas Roll + + 1 all will (tart Monday, Decern- + ♦ bet lath. The aim and underl) + ♦ purpose of this campaign is to + + ie<rult under the banner of the + + Red Cro M , every loyal American, + + no matter where he or she mav + + live + ♦ Each American soldier ami ♦ + sailor must have every care and + + comfort that the Red c rOBS ( .. ul + ♦ give. + + Our workers are making ar- + + rangements to call on you and ♦ + we ask the people of Adams 4 + county to enroll cheerfully. Co- ♦ + operate with the workers by + + leaving the membership fee of * + SI.OO for each person, at home ♦ + so that the workers will not have + + to make a second visit. 4 ♦ Adams county has responded + + 10 every war activity and we + + know they will not fail now + + All you need is a heart arid a + + dollar. + + F. E. FRANCE, 4 + H. L. CONTER, 4 4- Red Cross Christmas Roll. Mgrs. 4 4- + 4- + 4-4-4-4-4-4- + + + 4'4

MUCH WORK TO DO — Local Board has Much Detail Work to do Before Closing Office. MAILING OUT BLANKS To Relatives and Former Employers—lnduct 493 Men Into Service. All thoughts or former plans heretofore contemplated relative to the disbanding or closing up of the local military board headquarters by the tenth of Decemner or by the first of the year have been buried in view of the stack of work now facing Clerk E. B Adams and his assistants. Mrs. E. B. Adams and Jesse G. Niblick, who are now busy following out new instructions received from the provost marshal general concerning the completion of the final records and reports to be made by the board before' the lock is put on the door to the office. Since the signing of the armistice I Clerk Adams lias been very busy maki ing out. eports asked for by the « ar; i department and trying to have the ' final records made and the books ! closed by the tenth of December. The first instructions received from the provost marshal general was to the effect that all records concerning the registrant and the men inducted into service should be completed by that time, filed away in the covers lof the individual questionnaire and i that document sealed, not to be openI ed only on permission from the war | department. Within the past two! weeks, Mr. Adams has been flooded : with orders and instructions, which : in some cases cancelled the old orders and lias made it impossible for him and his asistants to make up the final records. The force is now busy 'mailing out blanks to the nearest relatives of the soldier inducted into ! service, asking that the parent or i relative give the rank, present adi dress, camp to which he was first sent, date of entrainment, if in for- , eign service and where, if wounded

in battle and where, if he died in service of his country, date of death and a few’ general remarks. The other blank is being mailed to the former employer of the soldier, ask ing if he can give employment to the i soldier when he returns and whethei or not there will be any other open , ings for returning soldiers who were I employed before the war. The rela 1 tives and employers should answei these questions and return the blanks ! to the board at once. Four Hundred Ninety-three Inductee Into the Service. I Four hundred and ninety-three men were inducted into service by the lo ! cal military board during the period of the war. The record at headquar tens showed the following inductions: Number inducted in 1917 out of 1917 class 71 Number inducted in 1918 out of 1917 class 328 Number inducted in 1918 ourt of June. 1918, class 43 Number inducted in 1918, .3 A. T. C. boys 46 Number inducted tn 1918 out of Sept., 1918, class 4 (Continued on'l’age Four)

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BASKET BALL AT NEW GYMNASIUM Was Scene of Four Big Battles Last Night as the Season's Opener. MONROE WON TWO Hi({h School and Eighth Grade Contests—Faculty Beats Joseph's. ► j, lhe new high school gymnasium !■ in the Bc«ee opera house was opened ► last evening with four big game» on ► the program and the event was enjoyed by 400 enthusiasts who yelled t and rooted and coached. Monroe won the honors of the evening, capturing the eighth grade contest, 18 t > _ 3 and the high school battle 26 to 21. )I lie faculty five beat the John Joseph A. B. (. s 12 to 10 in a rough and tumble game while the local high school girls carried off the big end of a 32 to 3 score as against the Monroe - girls. The games were exciting and I the interest manifested proved ie need of a "gym" in Decatur. ic opera house roof sprang a leak, but | no one stopped for that, the rest >ees ! could hardly hear their own wh sties ’ for noise and it was a great evening. The line-up follows; Decatur Bth Monroe Bth • Engle F Liechty Fike F limmcrman ; Gay C Christy I Hower G Kessler Peterson G Andrews Summary—Field goals. Liechty. 4; Christy. 2; Kessler, 1; Foul goals, Monroe. 4; Decatur. 3; score, 18 to 3 ,in favor of Monroe. Referees Beery and VVorthmann. Girls’ Game Decatur Monroe I Frisfnger F Spuhler Leonard F Ray Dugan C Landis Swearinger C Gilpert Butler G Bushe Peterson G Oliver Summary—Field goals, Frisinger 7, Leonard. 9. Foul goals. Monroe, 3. Score 32 to 3 in favor of Decatur. Referees: Ossenberg and Mills. Faculty vs Joseph’s A. B. C. Faculty A. B. C. Beery F S,alt)r iyndaii F Ehinjer Rusk C Li by I Brown G Miller Worthman-Mayer G Hendricks Summary — Field gosla. Sts Iter, 3; Ehinger. 2; Beery, 3; Rusk, 3. Score 12 to 10 in favor of faculty. Referee. Mr. Hendricks from Monroe. high School Game Decatur Monroe Beery F Oliver Myers F Durbin Thomas C Myers Teeple G Coppe.ia Baltzell G Martz ) Summary—Field goals: Beery 3; . Myers 2; Thomas 4; Oliver 4, Dur- . bin 4; Coppess 5. Foul goals: Mon- ■ roe 1: Decatur 3. Referee: Homer . Brumbaugh from Bluffton. > The next game will be played r.n r next Wednesday evening at the local - hall when the Kirkland boys and girls t will play the Decatur boys and gi' s. - The preliminary game will be called i,at 7 sharp and will be between the a second team and the Freshmen team, h Schedule for Season e The following is the schedule of the e Decatur high school basket ball |games, for the season: e Boys’ Schedule ' r Dec. 18—Kirkland at Decatur, i- Dec. 20—Decatur at Bluffton. e Dec 27—Decatur vs. Alumni. *' Jan. 3 Columbia City at Decntur. ,r | Jan 10—Decatur at Fort Way : 8 Jan. 17—Monroeville at Decatv. Jan. 24—Bluffton at Decatur. d Jan. 29—Decatur at Columbia City. Jan. 31—Geneva at Decatur. n p e |,. 7—Decatur at Van Wert. Feb. 14 —Fort Wayne at Decatur. •1 Feb. 21--Decatur at Monroe. N Feb. 26— Huntington at Decatur. ■’ Feb. 28—Open. Mar 7—Decatur at Geneva. Mar. 13 and 14 —County Basket [Ball Meet. 8 j Girls’ Schedule Dec. 12—Kirkland at Decatur, 3 Dee. 20—Decatur at Bluffton. Dec. 27—Decatur vs. Alumni. 6 Jan. 10—Decatur at Fort Wayne. Jan. 24—Bluffton at Decatur. 4 Jan. 31—Geneva at Decatur. (Continued _ oir Page Four)