Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1919 — Page 1

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MILLIONS PAID THEJACRIFICE Chief of Staff March Announces Total Deaths Will Reach 7,500,000. RUSSIA PAID DEARLY Changes Proposed in the League Constitution — German Revolution. Washington, D. C„ Mar. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A total of 7,500,000 men died In action or of wounds during the war, according to official figures given out today by Chief of Staff March. Russia paid the heaviest price, with 1,700,000 deaths, while Germany was second, France third, and the United States last among the great powers. Washington, D. C., Mar. I—(Special to Dally Democrat) —The house today passed a resolution to repeal j the eeml-iuxury taxes In the revenue' bill. Paris, March I—'(Special to Daily Democrat.)—Returning from the United States. President Wilson will find a movement under way to incorporate several important amendments in the league of nations constitution. France and Japan particularly wish to obtain a greater measure of pro- . tectlon for their special interests. - Washington, March I—(Special to I Dally Democrat) —Trading with bolshe Tist Russia has been practically barred by three great nations —the United States, England and France. As the result of a order issued by the federal reserve board which temporarily suspends exportation or im-| portation of Russian rubles, officials, belie'e commercial and financial IfMnaactlons with that part of Russia under bolshevik central is cut off. France and Great Britain, including Canada, have acted coincidentally with the United States in the measure outlined, it was explained. Without the privileges of exchange! few consignments of supplies will be forwarded and intercourse practical-’ iy must cease. Paris March I— (Special to Daily. Democrat)— America stands today as the chief factor for averting the latest threatened European war. The eauabble between the Italians and the Jugoslavs for control of the i Adriatic has reached a stage border- ■ ing on actual hostilities Both countries, however, are dependent on America economically. Tn case open warfare results, America will immed-1 lately cut off their supplies of food and money, rendering them practical ly impotent, it was understood from reliable sources. Madrid, Feb. 28—[special to Daily Democrat)— Martial law was proclaimed in Madrid today following clashes between the police and food rioters in which a number of persons were in jured. Mobs etornted and looted several shops. Stockholm. March 1— (Special to Daily Democrat)— The wcond and third Bavarian army corps have been ordered to Munich to present an ultimatum to the provisional government there according to a dispatch received from Berlin today. They will de-

, — ..._ y ,, - CtESE >? 1 -. • ** «j isloo FOR THE GYM FUND . memory of Robert Kriver. who died one year ago I I \u narents Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Kalver, have authored us to announce the subscription of SIOO to the “Gym” fUnd The rift is appreciated by the boys and girls of the Decatur hU .el.ool among whom Bob .a. a favorite. He catur mg the ade cla3B> a kader in hls n! work and took part in athletics and Boy Scout acSCh ?° His parents know it would be his sincerest wish ‘‘"X gym project be a success, and on this first anniverthat * h f his death, deem it fitting to thus aid and assist the Xo° mate. hc ” ¥ed ■" dear ' y ’ a an evidence of the appreciation of this handsome ... and the sentiment back of it, the board of managers of she athletic association has ordered a suitable bronze tab- ! h b which will be placed upon the gym walls, showing the facts and purpose of the donation. —

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xnand immidiate summoning of the former diet, reconstruction of the parliamentary government and disi armament of civilians. i Governmental affairs in Munich are ‘ now being administered by a triumvirate consisting of Nerren Nlekisch, S. E. Kuser and Ganderfer, acting ’ under an executive council consisting of SO majority socialists and minority socialists. Nickiwh has announced that the factions are working together harmoniously. London. March I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Paris correspondent of the London News stated today that the new economic council has reported to the supreme war council that a preliminary peace must be concluded at once with Germany, on the blockade raised. The recommendation, it was said, was based on the report of 14 British officers revealing the seriousness of the situation in the central powers. o GENEVA V*S. KIRKLAND The first half of the Geneva-Kirk-l land game this afternoon ended in a score of 19 to 9, with Geneva on the long end. 'ESCHBA»AKE Says Efforts Will be Made to Put Through Questionable Bills Next Week. WILL EXPOSE THEM If Necessary to Defeat Them School Age Raised to Sixteen Years Today. (United Tress Service! Indianapolis, March I—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Speaker Eschbach of the house today warned members of the legislature that there would be ' more attempts to have questionable ; legislation passed during next week than during the early part of the sesislon. He declared he had evidence ' that there was a "serious combinaI tian who met to put across bills” that will try! to open the doors of the state treasury. He threatened to expose the entire ! scheme if necessary to stop passage I of the questionable bills. Severe penalties for bolsheviki are prescribed in the Miller bill which was passed by the house today with only one opposing vote. Representative Hamilton of South Bend alone voted againt the bill. ; By a vote of 64 to 24 the house pasI sed the bill raising the school at- . tendance age to 16 from 14 years. i The highway commission bill was I taken up by the senate. On motion of Van Auken. the bill was amended to [ provide for bids on two types of ma- ! terial for bridges. On motion of Dobyns the bill was amended to provide that the governor must approve of the highway system r to bo planned by the commission be- ’ fare April 1, 1920. : By a votq of 76 to 4 the house pas--1 sed the bill appropriating SIO,OOO for 1 erection of a monument t<? Charles W. 1 Fairbanks, former vice president. "zWICK-NICKLE WEDDING. j Mr. and Mrs. William Hockemeyer I and children left this morning for 1 Milford Center, Ohio, to attend the ■ wedding of their brother, Otto Zwick, t of Lincoln, Neb., which will take • place tomorrow to Miss Laura Nickle, r of Milford. Ohio.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, March 1, 1919.

= POLITICAL HUM Can Easily be Heard in • Washington Where Leaders Are Now Busy. . PLANNING FOR 1920 Progressives, Republicans, Democrats Sparring for Every Advantage. i (United Press Service! Washington, March I—(Special to , Daily Democrat)—The end of this . session of congress finds the campaign of 1920 under way in all parties Announcement by Senator Kenyon that progressives plan a meeting to unite on the man they will support for the republican nomination for president caused a stir in “regular" republican circles. The question was being asked today how the progressives will settle their obvious disagreement on the league of nations, which bids fair to be a campaign issue ’r. one way or another in the view of most Washington politicians. But progressives are not worrying about that fact that some of then are for the league and others against it. They emphasized tho point today that their program is one of domestic welfare —the advancements of the in-! terests of Americans at home, as distinguished from world affairs. Immediately after adjournment many congressmen of both parties are to hurry home for political pow pows with their state leaders. The first of these will be held by Minnesota republicans on March 7. Will H. Hays, republican national chairman will confer with state and county committeemen and Senator Kellog plans to attend. The democratic organizations, through the national committee plans to begin at once a series of conferences in every state, to lay the ground work for the 1920 fight. MARRIED TODAY William McGee and Mrs. Alice Whitcomb Married This Afternoon AT 1:30 O’CLOCK Left on Wedding Trip— Groom is Plumber Formerly With Hyland. This afternoon at 1:39 o’clock at *he home of the bride in her apart- ( ment, corner of Monroe and Third streets, was solemnized the wedding of William McGee and Mrs. Alice Whitcomb, the Rev. F. F. Thornburg of the Methodist church officiating. The immediate relatives were the witnesses. Mr and Mrs. McGee left at once over the Clover Leaf on a wedding r trip. r Mr. McGee is a plumber of ability, • and for awhile was employed by P. • J. Hyland of this city. He now holds 9 a responsible position at Huntington. '■ The bride has lived here for a number of years and is prominent in - lodge work and well liked by all. She ? has served as cook for L. C. Waring for a number of years, and is a lady of capability. COL.~CARR IS DEAD. (United Press Service) Peoria, 111., Mar. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Col. Clarke E. I Carr, 83, once a figure in republican I politics, died here last night. Colon- § el Carr served as minister to Denu mark under President Harrison. He g was a close friend of Lincoln and | was a delegate to the Baltimore com S vention of 1864 when Lincoln was 8 nominated for his sectnd term.

II FIVE TAKE EXAMINATION. Five young men, all discharged soljdiers, took the civil service examination this morning at, the postoffice conducted by George Everett, of the local examining board, for the position of city mail carrier to succeed O. P. Mills, who recently resigned, a The following were applicants: Joe J ! Laurent, Carlisle Flanders, Don Pat sjterso'n, Fred Gay, of this city; Arthur b Habegger, of Monroe.

I MARRIED FIFTY YEARS Mr. and Mrs. George Deßolt, of Third street were married fifty years yesterday and celebrated the event I with a dinner party. A number of their children were at home for the day. Mrs. William Covault, who returned this morning to Fort Wayne was one present, and her brother, | Thomas Deßolt, of Toledo, 0., who she had not seen for twenty-two years was also at home, as were Alex Deßolt and family of Vera Cruz and John De Bolt, of this city. FETTERS RESIDENCE SOLD Announcement was made today of the closing of a deal trrough the H. M. Edrls real estate agency by which Albert Kindel, residing at present in the old Painter property, at the corner of Main and Silver, purchased the handsome residence propery of the Charles Fetters estates in Villa North ■ including the residence and about 10 acres of land. Mr. Kindel is to get possession April 1, and expects to move to Villa North to reside. His Main street property will be listed for sale. —Bluffton News. Mr. Fetters lived here at the time I j - of his death, being a member of the Bluffton Hoop Company. FOR - conventton 1 Great Preparations Are Being Made by Loyal Order of Moose for a —i; PE AVE-VICTORY MEET 1 — The Fox River Cities Have ' < United in Preparing for 1 1919 Super-convention h I Five cities of the Fox River Valley, section of Illinois, Elgin, Aurora, Ba ! tavia, Geneva. St. Charles, have all 1 united in preparing what they will j endeavor to make the greatest celebration of any kind ever held in any one section of any state. The occasion will be a Peace-Victory celebration. in conjunction with the thirtyfirst annual supreme convention of 1 the Loyal Order of Moose. For an entire week, beginning Sunday, June 22, there will be countless attractions for the thousands of visitors throughout the length and breadth of the j famous scenic valley of the Fox river, j A general committee made up of leading citizens of each of the cities named, together with a number from both Chicago and Joliet, have already met and established executive committee headquarters al Mooseheart, the home of the Loyal Order of Moose and seat of the famous vocational school, well known to educa tors and fraternalists, all over the United States. Tho present plans of the general committee contemplate six days of festivities that wil give ample oppor- > tunity for the many thousands of visitors, as well as the citizens, to i become acquainted. There will be ; “get-together’’ meetings, reunions of military and other societies, old fashioned picnics and all the oppor tunity needed for trade display and j industrial exhibitions of products of the manufacturing plants of the val- . ley. 1 The Peace-Victory celebration will i have added interest at this time, for , the general committee has included ’ many celebrities. President Wilson] and Vice President Marshall are expected to be in attendance, as will Premier Borden of Canada and notables from all parts of this and for- ) elgn countries. - The general executive committee 1 will consist of fifeten men and the • following attended the first meeting ■ at which the Peace-Victory Celebra ’ tion idea was adopted: John P. Gar-

ner and Hugh Donnelly of Chicago; Mayor Jas. E. Harley, William MeCullouch, James Stewart and Jacob Boehner of Aurora; Earl Hasey, Joliet; Hugo Doebler, Mooseheart; Jos eph Randle, Elgin; Mayor J. Van Burton. Batavia; N. F. Reckard, St. Charles; Oscar Nelson, Geneva. In order to create necessary interest in i the celebration, the committee will offer prizes for the various features, Hand a sum totalling SII,OOO has been . chambers of commerce and other in > terests. This amount is in addition to the SIO,OOO provided by the Loya) r Order of Moose for the prize contests incident to their annual convention.

BIG CONTEST NOW GOING ON — County Basket Ball Tournament Opened at Gym Friday Evening. BERNE UPSETS DOPE By Defeating Hartford and Showing Championship Form—’kcatur Won. + + + + + + + -1-4- + + + + + + TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE. * + 4, 7:30 —Decatur eighth grade vs 4> ❖ Monroe eighth grade. + j * B:ls—Winner of Kirkland girls 4" and Decatur girls’ game * + vs. Monroe girls! + 4* o:oo—Winner of Decatur-Berne •> game vs. winner of Kirk- ❖ * land-Geneva game. + ++++4-+++ + + + + + + + The big Adams county basketball tournament opened at the new gym here last evening with a full house. ’ Three teams were eliminated in fast j and interesting games. Thompson, from Bluffton, who was chosen as of-' ficial referee, was unable to arrive un- - til this morning and was substituted by M. F. Worthman and W. F. Beery. ! The program today includes sev- [ eral fast and interesting games and; the price is made so everyone can see a day of real sport. There are three i separate all in one,! namely, the high school boys, the I high school girls and the eighth grade I boys of the county schools. Monroe Bth vs. St. Joe Bth In the first game of the tournament ! the fast and husky eighth grade team ' from Monroe easily defeated the St. j Joe eighth grade team from Decatur by the score of 26-5. Kessler, starred for the winners copping off eight field goals and thus making over half. of the points for his team. The winner of this game will compete with } the Decatur- eight grade team today for the county championship and BilIly Gay, captain, reports his squad ready for action. Decatur High vs. Monroe High Before a large crowd of enthusiasts Decatux- defeated the fast Monroe high school team and in so doing I climbed a notch higher towards the county title. The game was full of pep throughout and the two teams at first played evenly but after several minutes of play Decatur got together and ran up a score of 17-5 at the end of the first half. The second half was a repitition of the first and the final score of 34-14. Thomas starred fox - the winners by copping six field goals and a free throw. The local boys will meet the fast and heavy quintet from Berne this afternoon to decide who will play in tho finals this evening. If Decatur wins from Berne this afternoon everybody should turn out this evening and see them fight for the championship. The Hartford-Berne Game The last game of the evening was the one between Berne and Hartford . township high schools. This was the game that up set the dope because Hartford had twice before defeated Berne but this time lost by a score of 32-13. The team work of the Berne team was fax* better than that of their ' ortponiQlnts. Vander Smissen starred I for the winners making eleven field goals while Liddy starred for the losers registering five field goals and a free throw to his credit. Berne Is resting up and are hoping to carry off the bacon this afternoon when they meet the crack Decatur team. A Little Comedy

Between the halves a farce game : was pulled off between Stubb Macy’s heavy weights and Ed Yahne’s light weights in which the former won by a forfeit after a big fight. After several halves were played the two teams began fighting and all of Ed’s team were taken off the floor because of personal fouls and Referee Hower gave the game to the heavy weights by a score of 2-0. The All Star County Team After the tournament, an all-star county team, will be chosen by a com mittee consisting of Messrs. Beery, J Worthman and Thompson, who are refereeing the tournament. This team is only a honorary team consisting of the stars of each team in the

county. Watch this paper for the all- ! stai' team. Line Ups and Summaries I St. Joo Monroe Bth Meyers F Kessler Snyder F Lammiman Baker C Crist Schmidt G Moore Clark G Andrews Field Goals —Meyers, 1; Schmidt,' 1; Kessler, 8; Lammiman, 2; Crist, 3. J Fouls —St. Joe, 1. Decatur High Monroe High ! Meyers F Durbinl Beery F Coppress Thomas C Myers Tyndall G Shirk Baltzell G Martz Field Goals—Meyers, 4: Thomas, 6, I Beery, 5; Durbin, 2; ('oppress, 3; ] Shirk. 1. Fouls—Decatur. 2; Monroe. 2. Hartford Berne , Romey F McAlhany Ecrate F Hirschy Liddy C Vander Smissen ■ | Heller G Rawley > Schumaker G Kuntz Field Goals—Romey, 1; Liddy, 5; ’ Vander Smissen, 11; MeAlhaney, 2; ■ Hirschy. 2. Fouls —Berne, 2; Hartford, 2. LIVE AT MAGLEY 1 . Lester High Yager and Miss Edith Milholland Married at Crainville BY THE REV. HARMAN Bridegroom Has Just Re- ! ’ turned from Military Service—Fine Connie. - | Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock it | 1 the United Brethren parsonage at I I Craigville took place the marriage of; ; Mr. Lester High Yager and Miss ! Edith Milholland. Rev. T. H. Harman ' the pastor of the bride, performed the 1 ceremony. Mr. Yager is the son of Henry and Cassie High, deceased, and has just returned from the camps, where he was In the service of the United States. He comes from a splendid family and is in many ways a splendid | young man. Miss Edith Milholland is I a daughter of George and Elizabeth i Milholland. one of the leading families I of Lancaster township. She is high- ] ly esteemed and respected by a host of friends in the community of her! ihome. 11 Mrs. DeWitt Wolf and Miss Edith ]. Arnold accompanied the young couple j ■ to their happy nuptials. ! ( Mr. and Mrs. Yager will make their! home in Magley fox - a time, where - j they will be at home to the large host I of friends who wish them well in I their new life. —Bluffton News. _ o _ j HARRISON MAY RUN . € (United Press Service) Chicago, March I—-(Speciall—-(Special -to r Daily Democrat)— Chicago’s munici- p pal situation was further complicated ] a today by the announcement that f former Mayor Carter Harrison is on 1 his way from Paris to Chicago. , Petitions nominating him as an in-; f dependent candidate for mayor may |, again be placed in circulation, it was i | i stated, after they had been pigeon-!, holed several days ago. Harrison cabled his son that he expects to arrive in Chicago within two weeks. Friends of the fox-mer mayor professed to believe the message mages certain Harrison’s candidacy .

— FROHMAN WAS BUSTED, 'United Press “xrvtae) New York, N. Y.. Mar. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The estate left by Charles Frohman. theatrical man, who was lost on the Lusitania, amounted to $461.78, according to the appraisal of the state comptroller, filed here. Frohman’s gross estate was $919,383, but debts and other deductions cut it down. The heirs are to receive $75.30 apiece. The estate of Al Hayman, theatrical manager, also filed with Frohman’s appraisal, amounted to $1,852,479. PAGE NICK CARTER. (SOIA.I9S SSOJ<I PSitUn) Long Beach, N. Y., Mar. 1 (Special to Daily Democrat) —A bloody ’ hand print on a gate, and the smeared traces of fingers on three small .' glasses and an empty whiskey bottle, > j constituted the principal clues today 3 to the three burglars who killed Mrs. - I Julia Wilkins in her country home j ■ here Thursday night.

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DIED LAST NIGHT Mrs. Jane France, Widow of Philip France, Died at Van Wert, Ohio. WAS ILL LONG TIME Deceased Was Sister of Mrs. Andrew J. Porter of Pleasant Mills. Word was received hdre that Mrs. Jane France, widow of Philip I France, of Van Wert, 0., died there j last evening at 7:30 o’clock, following j un extended illness of a complicaitons |of ailments. She had been in ill health for a long time, anil the death of her husband. which caime very suddenly ' within the past year, was a great shock, and wholly unexpected, as he had been in comparatively good health. Mrs. France was about seventy years of age. She was a sister of Mrs. Andrew J. Porter, of Pleasant Mills, and of Mrs. Mary Moon, of Lima, O. She was also an aunt of Mrs. George Wemhoff of this city and of Ed France at Pleasant Mills o NEW SCHOOL PROGRAM, (United Press Service) Chicago, ill., Mar. I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Card parties, ' smokers, ten cent dances and up-to-date movies will have a place in the I public schools of America is a plan 1 proposed yesterday at the National ! Education Association department j meeting here is adopted. These amendments were suggested 1 by Harold C. Berg, assistant superj intendent of Milwaukee schools, who i declared the diversions are neces- ! sary to supplant saloons and cheap dances. Berg declared the one-cent movies at Milwaukee have been successful in providing after-school entertainmexit. o JERRY’S TEAM LOSES CLOSE ONE Jerry Buckmaster’s west end Cupids bowed down to the St. Joe city I champions, averaging 75 pounds, this j morning in an overtime game by the I score of 14-13. Both teams were evenI ly matched and the first half ended a j tie, the score being 6-6. When the I final whistle blew the score was tied. { lt was decided that the team which I made tho first field basket would win I and after five minutes of play j “Mickey” Mylott shot a dandy from center winning the game. The St. Joe Champs are: Mylott, Gass, Holt- 1 house, Voglewede, Wemhoff. — —o ———- LET’S MAKE IT $1,500. We are getting along towards the s end of the public soliciting of funds | for the gym and a little effort just new will put it over. It is planned to give a home talent show after Easter and perhaps one ox’ two exhibition games for the benefit of the fund. J We would like however, to make the | voluntary contributions reach $1,500 and we hope this can be done in the next, week or two. Won’t you help pul it over. It means so much to the boys and girls. The fund: lAs reported $1,141.65 Mr. and Mrs. Kalver 100.00 ’ $1,241.65 1 EACH ROSE HAS ITS THORN (United Press Serwtoc) Indianapolis, March I—l1 —1 fiat "every ] rose has Ito thorn” was bought out J more forcibly here when delegates to I ’ the annual meeting of the Indiana Ice a I Dealers association announced that a ’ owing to the mild winter ice would be j ’ scarce and high priced next summer. ■ 5 As an aid to the situation, however, 3 ’ they pointed out that the season wil! m 9 be “dry” in Indiana, -while only a por- J tion of 1918 was affected by the dry® 9 law. Hotels, saloons and cases were s heavy users of ice for refrigerating® ' liquor. This year the trade will be>J ' entirely without this stimulus and the J soft drink business is not expected to 3 bo sufficient to take its place. STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY. I y Emanuel Schnitz, well known r- chinist. suffered a stroke of apoplexjfy II at 10 o’clock this morning, is uncoil, . 3, scious and is said to be very neatfi I y death, which may occur at any timbal 3. He has been suffering from heart ’j e trouble since last fall and was fa. I failing health for several months. |