Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1919 — Page 1

Volume XVII. Number 111

DRAFTING THE AUSTRIAN TREATY Big Four Begins Finishing Touches on Document— Boundaries Settled. FIUME COMING UP As Important Question in Treaty—Berlin Opposes Signing of Treaty. Copenhagen, May 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A Berlin paper reports that German parliamentary circles apparently are solidly against signing the peace treaty in its present form. Zurich, May 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A dispatch from Buda-' pest today stated that the Hungarian I soviet government is still resisting invasion. The city was reported to be practically lifelees, with all railways blocked and water, electricity and gas threatened. (By Fred S. Ferguson. United Press Staff Correspondent) Paris, May 9—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The Big Four today ordered the drafting of the Austrian treaty to be started. The boundaries question has been perfectly settled, it was learned. The responsibilities portion is similar to that in the German treaty with the exception of the political aspect. At the same time the council of foreign ministers wt.s discussing the question of Austro-Hungarian boundaries, which was turned over to that body by the Big Four yesterday. Although this problem must take into consideration the disposition of Fiume. it is understood the Italians have not yet reopened that matter, i Foreign Minister Sonnino had a brief conference with Colonel House yes- ■ terday. 11 — i (By Fred F. Ferguson, United Press 1 Staff Correspondent) Paris, May 9 (Special to Daily i Democrat) —Work on the Austrian i peace treaty is nearing completion, it 1 was learned today. The "Big Four" called in its economic and reparation expo !s to go over final details of that section of the pact. (United Hro"» Service) Berlin, May B—The Berlin press was unanimously bitter today in denunciation of the peace terms, an unofficial outline of which was publish ed. “Acceptance means poverty, hunger and slavery,” said the TageZeitung. "The terms could not be worse.” “Wilson’s fourteen points are invin-i cible,” observed the Taghshce Rundachau. “The most humiliating point is the demand for the kaisers surrender.” : “The treaty oversteps the blackest | expectations." according to tl.r blatt “The delegation must do its utmost to change the terms.' I “The entente who, through Wilson,, prated the justice and rights of people is unmasked," declared the • waerts. “We may be forced to sign through fear of hunger, but we will retuse inwardly. We must trust the international proleterlst to bung Compared with the Brest-LHovsk treaty the terms are moderate, said the radical Freiheit. “But severe parts are in violation of Wilsons fourteen points.” (United Daily Berlin, May 8 (bpew.i w Democrat)—“The government has instructed its delegates to make counter propositions and claim the rig oral discussions,” declared Chancellor Scheidemann, in a speech. “We are dealing with an enemy blinded by selfish policies,’ he sa * “What becomes of the excia of guarantees mentioned in ,ll ‘ ou point? Despite Wilson’s lift I»>■ Germany loses her colonies and rights in Africa.” . ... fll , “Count Brockdorff-RantzaJ a ly interpreted the feeling o> »oe pire and the government, COI ‘ Scheidemann. "when he said i will exaimine the terms with goo The government earnestly " just peace.”

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"LUTHERAN AMERICA” REELS The Zion Walther League bas arf ranged for a motion picture exhibit at the Decatur Athletic ball next Friday evening, May 16th, presenting "After the Fall” in four reels and "Lutheran America” in two reels. ] They are educational and the public i is invited to see these great pictures. THE SECOND LEG Os American Navy Men on Trans-Atlantic Flight is Postponed. BECAUSE OF WEATHER Two of Seaplanes Reach Halifax and Are Given a Rousing Reception. (United Press Service) Washington. May 9 —(Special to 'Daily Democrat) —The jump off of the! navy seaplanes on the second leg cf ‘ the trans-Atlantic Hight has been post poned until tomorrow, the navy de-| I art ment was informed from Halifax] by radio this afternoon. The message stated that several I repeller blades would be repaired during the lay over. The get-away tomorrow will be early enough it was said to permit landing at Trepassey in daylight. — Halifax, N. S„ May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The N. C.-3 and N. C.-l. successful American seaplanes in the flight here from Rockaway Beach. N. Y- were to leave here early today on the second leg of their overseas flight for Trepassey Bay, weather conditions being favorable. The N. C.-l and N. C.-3 took on enough gasoline to carry them to Trepassey Bay immediately on their arrival here. They were supplied from the Cruiser Baltimore, which was waiting for them in the harbor. Commander Towers, chief of the expedition, led his men aboard the Baltimore. where they had dinner and went to their beds. All were very tired. No statement was made by the pilots or navigators of the two boats. The arrival of the craft was the sig na.l for a great turnout of Halifax residents and a noisy welcome from harbor boats. Whistles on shore and the harbor shrioked and the crowd cheered ay the N. C.-3, leading, flashed into view and took the water with] a cloud of spray. She alighted in the j harbor mouth of McNab’s Island at 7:58 o’clock (Halifax time) nine! hours after the start from Rockaway.' She rushed along the water at great] speed to Eastern Passage where during the war the United States had an air base. Ten minutes later the second plane came into view and made the same, route to Eastern Bay. Both planes' came into the harbor in the face of a strong wind. THANKJEFEBG Victory Loan Should Pay i Tribute to Valor and Sacrifices of Army. SAYS THE PRESIDENT Makes Cablegram Appeal to People of. U S. Through Secretary Glass. ftTolted Pnmmi Service) Washington, D. C„ May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)—President ] Wilson today appealed to the Ameri- ' can people to make the Victory loan f -a great popular thank offering.” .-j In a cable to Secretary Glass, the I president declared that a victorious y peace should be accomplished by a financially successful loan. e; "Through you, I appeal to my h fellow citizens on the eve of consumi. mat ion of a victorious peace to suss tain the honor and credit of our coun- ] try,” the president’s cable eaid. “I 1- appeal to my fellow citizens to pay i-i tribute to the valor and sacrifices of di our fighting men by making this last e Liberty Loan net only a financial 1 success but A great popular thank a offering in which every American will share according to his ability.”

THE FIRST OVER t t 51 St. Louis District “Finished the Job” in Victory Loan Campaign at Noon. I IT CLOSES TOMORROW Much to be Done Yet if Demands of Government in Fifth Drive Are Met. (United Press Service) Washington, May 9—(Special to Dally Democrat)- The St. Louis Federal reserve district has “finished the I job” in the Victory Loan campaign. | Subscriptions totalling $196,104,000 ] have been reported by that district to ] the treasury. Officials believe St. Louis Ls the first district to obtain Its quota. Prior to loan celebrations through- ] out the country last night the treasury department showed a total subscribed of $2,818,561,000, or only 62.63 j per cent of the minimum sales, the government asks. Moro than $840,000,000 must he raised today and tomorrow. That the amount would be realized was the belief here. Thursday’s sales sent the total over a half billion dollars, which forced the “Victory Ship” enroute to New York from San Francsico to steam at full speed in order to record the loan. The ship- teday was off the coast of Florida and navy officials were confident it could make enough speed to keep pace with the last day's pace. SPELUSUCCESS” Will Big Centenary Drive— C. L. Walters, Chairman, Appoints Captains OF THE SEVERAL TEAMS Will Meet Tonight for Supper and Receive Instructions for Drive. Methodism th Deeatur and vicinity has never been more etirred than it is at the present time over the Centeu- ] ary. It is all aglow with enthusiasm. While the intemsive financial drive j will not commence until next Sunday I afternoon, yet the present enthusiasm ] indicates that ths local church will ' be able to meet its quota and go over 1 "the top" by not later than next | Tuesday. Every thing is now prepared to ! make the big drive spell Success. C. L Walters has been ■♦elected as ; chairman of the campaign organlza- , tian, and he has selected the followI ing team captains: John Niblick, Dan- ] iel Sprang, A. TL Dell, H. F. Callow, ; L A. Graham, C.. D. Lew tun, O. L. , Vance, H. B. Heller, W. F. Beery and iA. D. Suttles. Each captain haa as--1 sociated with him three good workers of the church. Tonight these teams will meet at the church at 8 o'clock when they will | be served with a supper prepared by the I Julies’ Mite society. TVlks will be given by Rev. J. F. Edwards, pesti or of Market Street M. E. ehurch, of Logansport and by Rev. Tinkham and others and full Instructions will , be given tn the workers. BATTLE WITH MEXICANS. (United Preus Service) I-aredo, Texas, May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)— The bodies of Immigration Inspector Charles Hopkins and three Mexican smugglers who were killed in a clash on the bank of 1 the Rio Grande last night, were i brought here today. The officials for 1 . several days had been on the trail of ■ the smugglers and encountered them E i as they made a landing on the Amer--8 ican side of the river. When com--1 manded to halt it was said the Mex- , icans opened fire, killing Hopkins. ’ Returning the volley, three Mexicans '■ i were killed and the fourth fatally in--1 Jured. i- - 'll BORAH TO FUMIGATE v' -~w 1( ] Washington, May 9—(Special to ,t Dally Democrat) — Senator Borah, j I Idaho, today publicly announced that k if the republican party “surrenders" njon the league of nations he will I "fumigate” himself and get out.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, May 9, 1919

+++++ + + + + + ♦ FIRST PAYMENTS. + * — + + Notice is given that the initial ♦ ■ + payment on your Victory Bonds ♦ + must be paid on or before the + + 19th of May. Don't put it off ♦ )♦ any longer. Call at your bank + i+ at once and make the first pay- + + ment. You have agreed to do 4> + that and it is important that you * 'if do it now so the bank can report + + your application. 4 onemorFdaF FOR CAMPAIGN J Victorv Drive Closes Tomorrow—Effort to Put i Adams County Over. BEING MADE TODAY ■ I Several Townships Working to Meet Quota —State is Nearing the Goal. Indications are that nearly every county in (Indiana excepting Vigo i will have reached the Victory Loan quota, by tonight. An effort along that line is being made and reports ’ from state headquarters are promis-i ing. Vigo seems doomed and is the one black spot on the map>. Allen county is over and it is hoped that ar-] rangements will be completed to put Adams county over before midnight I tonight. | Workers in Hartford. St. Marys 1 and Preble are still plugging away. ] while in Jefferson, French and Mon-' roe they seem to have quit. Wabash' while far behind is in good condition when figured with the town of Geneva which seems fair. Union, Root,: Kirkland, Washington, Geneva, Berne I Monroe and Decatur are units which ! have met the quota. The total last i night showed a shortage of but $75,-' 300. In the state twenty-four counties out of the sixty-eight in the seventh district had not reached the top last nigjiL Telephone calls from] headquarters urged them on and from nearly every county came the assurance of cooperation that Indiana may make good again. These who have subscribed are urged to pay their ten per cent at 1 once. The following counties and the defi- . cits in each are holding up the suc--1 cessful conclusion of the Victory campaign, and should every one subscribe 1 its entire allotment, it would mean | I that Indiana has distributed slightly ■ less than two million dollars in excess : of the state's total, which is $81,562,-1 500: Vigo county, 3.087.000; Allen,! > $700,000; Adams, $83,000; Benton, $63,000; Carroll, $200,000; Delaware, 1 $450,000; Fountain, $215,000; Fulton. $75,000: Hamilton, $200,000; Jay, $250, ■ 000: Laporte, $200,000; Marshall. - $335,000; Miami, $425,000; Noble, , $450,000; Ohio, $25,000; Owen, $65.- . 000; Shelby, $225,000; St. Joeph, sl,1 000,000: Tippecanoe, $800,000; Ver- „ million, $331,000; Wabash, $381,000: Warren, $100,000; White, $103,000; Whitley, $275,000; or a total of $lO,t 038,000. 1 r FRANK YOUNG ARRIVES 1 Mrs. Beryl Lhamon received a message that her husband, Frank Young. f one of the old Company A boys who , 1 bad been across seas since October. 1 had tended al Camp Mills, N. Y. and , expects to be home soon. COURT HOUSE NEWS < ’ In the case of T. J. Durkin vs. Win. ' ‘ Durbin and Ralph Hileffian, to fore- ’ close a mechanic’s lien, recently filed. ’ Mr. Hllemau held a mortgage on the | f car and H was necessary therefore to ’ make him a party. Mr. Hileman has no liability in the matter but it was' F necessary to trn.ke him a party that ■ 1 all interests might be protected. The case of Oliver P. Steele vs. I - Charles E. Brown, for possession and ■! damages, is set for May 13. 1Edgar Yoder filed soldier’s honorable discharge. Real estate transfers: John C. Moran, commissioner, to Arnold Ach- » leman, 2 acres of Hartford township, 1, l|410; Henry Bauman, et al. to Straus t Land. Company, 100 acres of Union " township, $15,000; A. F. Cougill, et al. HI to George H. Glassburg, 135 acres Os Jefferson township, $15,600.

MAYOR IS BUSY Many Cases Came up for i His Consideration Yesterday—Two Dismissed AGAINST McCLEMENS Tony Everhart Fined for Assault and Battery— Heavy Hauling Case. , Mayor Charles Yager was quite | busy yesterday, the rain not interfer-l Ing the bit in the mayor’s court work. | I Tony C. Everhart, First street black smith was assessed sls which includ-' ed a fine of $5 and costs for assault] and battery on H. L. Warner. — The two cases against Momer Mcj Clemens, of Pleasant Mills, for selling I intoxicating liquor, were dismissed by the prosecutor, for want of evl- ] dance. 1 Sam Baumgartner drew a $25 fine I and costs making the total assess1 ment $35 for heavy hauling. The; charge was preferred by Road Super-' intendent. J|m Hendricks The case of Mrs D. C. Roberts, of I Monroe street, charged with not send ing her thirteen year-old daughter, ] Josephine, to school, was taken under advisement, by the mayor, who heard the evidence yesterday. faWlslead I Capt. David P. Dunathan, Well Known Here, Died at Home in Van Wert. WAS 79 YEARS OLD Father of Miss Rose Duna-j than, Former Principal of Decatur High School The J. C. Patterson family received the sad news this morning from Miss Rasp Dunathan, of Van Wert.,] 1 0., former high school principal here, j of the death of her father, Captain, David P. Dunathan, aged 79. which (y:- 1 curred at his home on South Washington street, Van Wert. He was a resident of Van Wert I county and city for- nearly his entire life; served as postmaster for one term; was engaged in the grocery business there tor a while and latexentered the implement businesr, and : remained in that until he retired several years ago. He strived hi Ibe Union army in the civil war four years and rose from the ranks of a private to that of captain, being captain of Company A, 46th regiment of the O. V. 1. He was a life-long member <»f the Methodist church and of the Masonic lodge, being a charter member of Ivanhoe. Cotr.mandery, Knights Templar, and before that was established in Van Wert, of Shawnee Commandery in Lima. He was also a member of the G. A R. and took great interest in its activities The funeral services will Ire held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the First M E. church. They will be in charge of the Rev. b. K- Dunham and the Knights Templar. The G. A. R. will also attend in a body. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery. Captain Dunathan is survived by two daughters. Miss Rose Dunathan, at home, aa,fl Mrs. Will D. Redrup of Huntington, IndMrs. Dunathan having passed away four years ago. < The Patterson family with others from here, will attend the funeral. • • SENATE WILL SAY YES. 1 (United V'*"" Service) Paris, May 9—(Special to the Daily ; Democrat) —Members of the American peace commission, informally discussing submission of the German treaty in the senate, predicted today there would be no more than twenty ! four votes in opposition. GAME CALLED OFF s’ Because the rain rendered the base--1 ball diamond unfit, the game of base ball scheduled here for this afternoon f at 4 o’clock with the Fort Wayne ' team has been called off.

J MRS. HENSLEY ON COMMITTEE The name of Mrs. D. M. Hensley as a member of the resolution committee of the eighth district club federa- • tlon should also have been mentioned jin the article yesterday. Mrs. Hens- ! ley is president of the Shakespeare j club and will attend the convention ; at Anderson next Tuesday. TO HIS DAUGHTERS Is Left Estate of Late John D. Hale —To be Divided Equally Among Them. WILL IS PROBATED — Hon. Shafer Peterson Appointed Special Judge— Made Feb. 11, 1919. Because Judge D. E. Smith was disqualified by relationship to serve, he appointed the Hon. Shafer Peterson as special judge for the probating of the will of the late John D. Hale, which was done this morning in the circuit court, on testimony of the subscribing witnesses, Raleigh C. Par-1 I rish and Fred Schurger. They testified to its making February 11, 1919. Provision is first made as custo- ] mary, for the payment of any debts ' or expenses as soon as practicable. I i He also provides that a tombstone. ; not to exceed SSOO, be erected at the . graves of himself and wife, with a base and column at the grave of each. At the top is to be the name “Hale,” I while at the base of each grave stone I is to be the name, the date of birth \ and the death of the one whose I grave is marked thereby. The remainder of the property is i to be sold and the proceeds divided ; equally among his four daughters or. ] if any be not living, their child or I children are to receive the mother’s share in equal portions. The daughI ters are Ethel Smith, Olive Peterson, j Genevieve Parker and Lucile Wilson He mentions that he had served as j | surety on a note for J. S. Peterson. I which is at the First National bank, ' ] and should this be paid from the es- ■ j tate, this is to be considered as an, - advancement to ths daughter, OlivePeterson, and each of the other daughters is to receive a like amount before the final division of equal ■ shares is tirade. I i He asks that Charles A. Dugan i serve as executor. BIG PLANT CLOSED < Halted Press Service) Toledo, Ohio, May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Willys-Over-; land plant is closed today, the result of a fight late yesterday between strikers who walked out last week and the men who remained at work. The company posted a bulletin saying the plant was closed for an indefinite period “because of lack of police pro- ' tection." Workers were leaving the plant late yesterday when words passed between them and strike pickets. ( A rock was thrown and the fight re- , suited. None was seriously injured. Ten thousand men walked out last week when the company announced a forty-eight hour week. Previously the work week had been forty-five hours N. C.-4 HAS LANDED. (United Press Service) Chatham. Mass., May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The trana-At-' lantic seaplane N. C.-4 which became disabled while flying from Rockaway Beach to Halifax, landed at the naval air station here at 5:18 o’clock this morning. Ralph Lhamon. of Pontiac, Micharrived for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Jacob Buhler. THE VICTORY ’ Township Q uota Union » Root 46.200 Preble 34 - 000 , Kirkland 31,200 y Cr-ek’ 29,400 n Monrie 50,200 y French 32,200 Hartford 35,500 Wabash 42,700 ■I can.™ ■.••••• "I T.UI. .--- -a. ««■'«»

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THIRTY-ONE TO BE GRADUATED > From Decatur High School —Commencement CalenJ dar Shows Week Will BE VERY BUSY ONE Calendar of Events—Rev. ' Saunders to Have Baccalaureate Sermon. Prof. M. F. Worthmann superintendent of the city schools with the high school faculty, and the seniors hava arrangements practically completed for the thirty-eighth annual commencement of the Decatur high school. The qommenrjsjnent Calendar of events amply fills the week of May Id--23, which the thirty-one graduates from the high school and their friends will find particularly enjoyable. The Rev. A. K. Saunders, new minister of the Presbyterian church has been selected by the seniors to give ’ the baccalaureate address. The following shows the events of commencement week, the commence- ] ment program and the class roll. Commencement Week Events Junior Reception, Friday evening, May 16. Baccalaureate Services, Sunday eve- . ning. May 18, at First M. E. church. Sermon by Rev. A. H. Saunders. Unveiling of Statue, Thursday evening, May 22. Commencement. Friday evening, ] May 23, 8:30 o’clock, at the Athletic Hall. Address by State Superintendent. L. N. Hines cf Indianapolis, Ind. Senior Reception, Friday evening. May 23, following commencement exercises, at Masonic Hall. Commencement Program ' “General Pershing”—March. i “Oh Boy”—Jerome Kern. Invocation —Rev. J. Ed Stone. “Blossoms"—K. A. Roberts ! Commencement Address, "Higher j Education,” —State Supt. I- N. Hines. , j “Serenade” —Schubert. Presetation of Graduating Class Prin. Frieda Wehmhoff. Presentation of Diplomas —Supt, M. F Worthmann. ’ “Woodland”— L. Luders. Class Song—Graduating Class. "Have a Smile”—B. Rule. Benediction —Rev. L. W. Stolte Exit Music, “National Airs." Music furnished by Room bite’s Orchestra. Class Roll Robert A. Atz. Richard Thomas Archbold, Earl Archbold. Kermit Bowen. Nacmi Esther Bowers, Helen Balsma. Howard F. Beery, Sarah Leonore Dull. Helen Florienei Diller, Helen Elaine Everett. Angeline S. Firka. Ruth Frisinger. Harry Fisher, Mabie Luella Hoagland. Maurice Crowl Haney, Carl Hudson, Ruth R. Hubbard, l-awrence T. Johnson, Lettie Leona Lett, Byford H. Macy, Josephine L. Myers, Murray R Sutton, lowell J. Smith, Virgine Frances Smith, George W. Schug, Grace Jenette Shroll. Florence Myrtle Srnltley, Bryce Thomas. Ralph Maurice Tyndall, Helen Walters, Mildred Irene Yager. Motto Life is Now Our School. Flower —Lily of the Valley. I Color* —Green and White. I Gift Statue of Lincoln, ji 'I THEME "MOTHERS” ,' Sunday morning at Pleasant Mills lat 10:30; and at Rivarre at 8:00 Sunday evening. All mothers of the .. community come and the public in ■.'general is cordially invited. 1 D. S. KNISELY, Pastor LOAN - RETURNS Subscribed ) $31,200 j 46,850 j 26,050 j 31,550 D 46,450 a 19.250 a 29.650 a 20.800 a 14,600 ; 24,950 : 9,050 ' 10.500 J 107,550 > 6,450 ’ ; . 26,450 » ■' 36,350 I «. . $487,700