Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 160, Decatur, Adams County, 5 July 1919 — Page 1

Volume XVII. Number 160

l OST THE BELT AND HIS TEETH Big Jess Willard Spit Three Teeth Out — Knocked Down Seven Times then gave it up Fight was Disappointment Dempsey Will Probably Meet Carpentier Next + **** + + + + + + + ■f. Toledo, July s—(Special to + + Daily Democrat) —Official figures * 4. on attendance and receipts, it + + was expected. _ would not be + + available until late today, but + + Rickard made a rough guess at + + the crowd and placed it between + + 45.000 and 50,000. Tie said he + + had lost no money, but would ♦ + come out with a nice profit. +

(By 11. C. Hamilton. United Press staff correspondent) Toledo. 0.. July s—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Champion Jack Dempsey's first move will be on the vaudevilhe or burlesque stage, he told friends here today. Jess Willard, giant, from whom he wrested the world’s heavyweight title in one of the most one sided bouts of history, rested, his guard up against those who would pry into what happened to him in the ring. There were rumors all night that Jess had suffered a broken jaw. but he sent roundabout word to the United Press that this was a mistake. He did not admit that he lost any teeth, but Dempsey said he saw him spit three on the canvas of the ring. Criticism was directed at just one feature of the bout. The timer? iT~was declared, was not the experienced man he should have been. Otherwise the bell at the end of the first round would have been heard plainly. A whistle was provided him, but this was after the wild first round had been fought. ‘‘l believe Dempsey won the championship twice," declared Jack Kearn. manager of the new champion. "Ollie Pecord not only helped Willard to his corner after he had counted him out. but also lifted Jack's hand in the air. Os course, I reached the conclusion that the fight was over and tried to hustle Jack out of the ring.” Toledo had quieted today. Most of those who came here to. attend the big bout had gone away. The town wtfs getting back to normal condition in slow fashion, but on street corners groups of men could be still seen arguing over the round in which Jess Willard, floored for the first time by a punch, went down six times from Jack Dempsey’s blows. Dempsey probably will leave Toledo tomorrow night. His eyes are set on a fat theatrical contract and one good offer has come from Cincinnati. He also expects to touch in Pittsburgh and other big cities on his way to New York. It is quite probable that Dempsey will meet George Carpentier in his next bout. Offers have been made for this go, both in this country and abroad. Kearns declared some time ago that efforts would be made to get Carcenteier to consent to a battle. Willard plans to go to New York before going back to Kansas.

The Story by Rounds. Round One. Willard walked out slowly and tried to keep Dempsey in the sun. The) clinched. Willard was short with two lefts to the face. Dempsey put two rights to the body and connected w it h another left to the same place. Willard started his right hand and Jack walked away from him. Jack swung a left to the body and a left to the head. Dempsey knocked Willard down with a left < > the chin. Jess was groggy to the last and took the count. He got up. only to be knock ed down again. Dempsey floored him twice more. Each time Willard got up smiling but groggy. Jess went down for the sixth time. He got up in a volley of punches to the face. Willard was being counted out when the bell rang. Dempsey left the ring when he thought he had won a knock-| out. Dempsey came back into the ring. Round Two. Dempsey walked over to Willard's

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FOR A HOSPITAL All Committees and Boosters for Tuberculosis Sanitarium Will Meet AT THE COURT HOUSE Tuesday Afternoon at One O’clock to Present Petition to Commissioners The climax in the campaign to secure the approval of the board of conuty commissioners to the petition for a levy which will take care of Adams county's share in the proposed movement to build a sanitorium for the treatment of tuberculosis will come Tuesday afternoon. ,'All comn^tttees:, reprasentiug the various churched, lodges and other organizations are requested to meet at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the court house at which time the matter will be presented. There seems to be no doubt as to the desire of the people of the county and it only remains to prove that fact to the board. Workers are urged to be present at this meeting for upon the action taken at this time much de pends.

MUST BE SAME BLOW (United Press Service) New Yotk. July 5.— (Special to Daily Democrat) —The blow by which Jack Dempsey won the heavyweight championship in Toledo yesterday afternoon resulted in the death of a man in Brooklyn last night. Anthony Wesielewaki. according to the police, unduertook to show his friend, Thomas Black how Dempsey beat Willard He playfully swung a left to Black's jaw. When Black failed to rise Kesielwaki called a policeman. At Green Point hospital Black was pronounced dead. Wesielewakb was arrested on a technical charge of homicide.

SOME HOT FOURTH (United Press Service) New York. July 5. —"Continued warm” was the prospect which faced New York today after the city had suffered yesterday from the hottest Fourth of July ever recorded by the weather bureau here. A temperature of 98 degrees at 2:30 p. m. drove thousands to the country or the beaches. The . previous warmest independence day was in 1911, when 93 degrees were registered. corner and started punching with both hands and had Jess groggy. Jess’ right eye is closed from a cut under it. Dempsey was horfng more slowly, trying to finish it with one punch. Jack missed with a left and Jess put four or five pokes through to Jack’s head, but they did no harm. Willard’s right eye closed completely after two more lefts to the face. Jack keeps Jess against the ropes continually. Dempsey stopped two more right uppercuts to the face, but they did not jar hiiTi. Jack swung a terrific right to the face, but did not jar Jess. It was Dempsey’s round by a large margin.

Round Three. Willard came up groggy. Dempsey swung a left to the head and landed several more that shook the big fellow. He was hitting Willard with' everything he had and Jess was tak-1 ing it without flinching. Willard land ed occasionally, but could not follow up the Utah Cyclone. Uppercuts to the mouth started blood pouring from Willard's lips. Willard’s face and body are covered with his own blood. His judgment of distance was bad at this time. Every lime Jack hit Jess in the face it was awful. Willard landed a hard uppercut to the jaw that ; shook up Dempsey. Jack rushed in-1 to a clinch. Dempsey opened up again and rained blows to the champion's face. It was a gory spectacle. Jess staggered as he went to his corner and was helped to his chair. It was another Dempsey round. Round Four. Willard quit in his corner and refused to come up for the fourth round ceding the championship. Dempsey is the new champion. Miss Mylott returned this morning to Ft. Wayne after spending the 4th ; with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. i Thomas Mylott. 1

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, July 5, 1919

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OTTO GASE HOME Decatur Hero of the World War Arrives to Spend a Month’s Furlough WITH HIS PARENTS Sacrificed Right Arm — Harold Miller Lands in the States. Otto Case, the second Decatur boy to make a great sacrifice in the world war, having given up his right arm tor the cause of humanity, arr’ved in the city Thursday evening from Washington. D. C. to spend a thirty days’ furlough with his parents. NTr and Mrs. Joseph Gase, of South Tl’.ir leenth street. Mr. Gase had the right arm injured when a piece of shrapnel

struck him the second day he was t.n the battle front. Thar was very :< any months ago. An effort was unde to save 'ho arm. in wiiic't the I one was shattered, and six operations were performed in an attempt to sa’ e him the member Thev were unsuccessful, however, and after much suffering it was found neces-s-ary to amputate the arm at the shoulder. He arrived tn the states several months ago and was taken to the hospital at Washington. 1). C., where he has been for two months or more. After spending his thirty days’ furlough here, he will return to the hospital where he will be fitted with an artificial arm. His plans in full are not known, but he will probably attend school, to take advantage of the special training the government ■ iters to his heroes. The Henry Winnes family received word that their grandson, Harold Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller, of Anderson, had arrived at Camp Merritt, N. J., afte service in France since last September.

HERE, TOO! A faint pop of a lone firecracker wafted on the morning breeze was the most untoward noise to break in on the peace of the late slumberers Friday. And as the day passed it ' was evident by the conspiciouv Jack i of noise that the Fourth of July was being celebrated in a safe and sane manner. While the Fourth celebrations were quiet when the country was in war it was thought that in spite of precaution and advice something might break loose this year. ' But not so. The day was even more quiet than the Fourth of last year.— Indianapolis News. NUTHIN' DOIN’. It was very quiet in the old town yesterday. Neither Marshal Hancher nor Sheriff Melchi report anything in the law violation line.

IN THE WAKE OF THE NEWS (By Jack Lait, in Chicago Tribune) Ringside, meaning sitting next to Lardner, Toledo, 0., July 4 —(Special) —Felix Willard, circus champion of Kansas, fittingly defended his honor in the ring today before a goodly gath ering of the proletariat. When he got through defending it he gave the whole works to his insolent young challenger, Oscar Dempsey. Willard stands today if he can stand the foremost sponge tosser since Goliath was crowned Queen of the May. If the exhibition was worth S6O then congress should take up the high price of cheese. I got in free and finished loser on the day. Willard was in the punk of condition, his muscles stood forth in great ridges across his stomach and his nerve was with him everywhere, mostly on the floor. At the end of the session, which he prematurely declared adjourned, he graciously aboicated, announcing his retirement from sporting life. It was a pretty sight, the noble creature, one lamp blooey and the other winging fast, rocking with emotion as he raised his right hand and declared Dempsey the winner. It was a spectacle worth going inches to see. All present admitted that they were better men for having seen it. Willard acknowledged that Dempsey was a better man when he could no longer see. Mr. Dempsey accepted the scepter with modest ferocity and Mr. Willard was bloody but happy—happy that it was all over and that his years of fighting, hoarding, and hitting were at an end. While seated during the first round, most of which he spent playing about on the floor, the amicable giant appeared to be undergoing a growing consciousness of dislike for his occupation. It was a spiritual awakening.

j His past seemed to be going through his mind in review and if he was nursing any selfish thoughts at all they were centered largely on the bell, the chimes of which were sweet music unto his generous and augmented ears. No man may say off elix Willard, rough man that he is, that he in any way, shape or manner interfered with Dempsey’s aspirations for the championship belt. Dempsey, too was noble, and whereas Willard gave him the one belt, Dempsey gave Willard full many.

The passing of Willard from professional finance is a blow to honest sport and marks the departure of a popular idol, worshiped by his wife and children, as beloved a figure in the game as was ever publicly hissed. His faithful performance of all the obligations of a champion, frequently while underpaid and suffering, will make the name of Felix Willard remembered and spoken as long as men remain profane. Vale, Willard; R. I. P. Go home and live out the autumn of your allotted life in that peace and security which comes ot a fat bank roll gypped from the world. Dempsey will never be as big a man as you were. He doesn’t have to be. When you quit the game you climaxed a career of quitting with the star welch. If consistency is a jewel you are a diamond necklace. .

HOT AND HAPPY The Mid-summer Meeting of the Democratic Editors was Great Event MR. DANIELS SPEAKS Meeting Closed Yesterday Afternoon with Luncheon and Good Program. The mid-summer meeting of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Asociatio nclosed at Fort Wayne yesterday after one of the most delightful sessions in the thirty-eight years of the existence of that body. To Lew G. Ellingham and E. G. Hoffman of the Journal-Gazette is due most of the credit for the entertainment which was complete and enjoyable every moment. The program opened with registration at the Anthony, followed by a j drive over the city as guests of the Chamber of Commerce. Friday ing a dinner at the Country Club followed by a speaking program in which George Sanders, president was (Continued on Page Four)

JUBILEE PROGRAM Order of Exercises Announced for the W. C. T. U. Jubilee Meeting ON SUNDAY EVENING At Union Meeting at M. E. Church—State President to Speak. The first Sunday evening union church service of the season will be held tomorrow evening, July 6, at the Methodist church. The Decatur Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, reoicing over the prohibition victory, will celebrate with a Jubilee Union meeting and accordingly the program for this, evening will be in charge of this band. The state president, Mrs. Culla Vayhinger will be the principal speaker. The union will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert! Case, at 7:15. and will go in a body' to the church to occupy reserved seats. The following program has been arranged: Jubilee praise song. Welcome to Mrs. Vayhinger. state I W. C. T. U. president—Mrs. Mary Eley, Adams county W. C. T. w U. president. Address—Mrs. Culla Vayhinger. Offering for the Jubilee fund. Solo —Miss Cecile Andrews. Song—" Sound the Jubilee.” Btene’dicftion —Rev. Charles Tinkham.

PROF. WORTHMANN HOME Prof. M. F. Worthmann. who is attending Chicago University, came j home to spend the Fourth and the ; week end He and his family will leave Monday morning by automobile for Chicago, where the family will spend the closing weeks of the school term with him. The term ends July 24. A CORRECTION We have been reqested by Miss M. C. Berling to correct the statement made in Thursday's paper that the roof of the barn was being raised to permit the building to pass under the wires and cables after they were raised. Sufficient roof was removed to let the barn under without touching the cables which were not raised.

IN MEMORY Just one year ago today, July Sth, 4:45 in the evening, the awful accident happened at the city swimming pool in which little Lois Brothers lost her life. While trying to rescue a tiny boat with which she was playing she became over balanced and slipped in and drowned. Little Lois was four years, eleven months and eighteen days old and unusually bright for her age.—Contributed.

+++♦+*++++++++++4 + DEMPSEY PUNCH 4 ♦ 4 + Toledo, July s—(Specials—(Special to 4 + Daily Democrat) — The Jack 4 4> Dempsey punch is now on sale 4 + You can get it at any Toledo 4 ♦ drug store— the efficient etn 4 ♦ ployes of which make it with 4 F Home loganberry juice, some selt- 4 F zer, a bit of syrup and some 4 F cracked ice. The drink carries 4 F no knockout. 4 (•+++++++* + + + + + + + 4

MR, WILSON TALKS Made 4th of July Speech to Soldiers and Sailors on the Washington — WE MUST CONTINUE To Put America at the Service of Mankind SavsI President Wilson. I I (United Press Service) i Aboard U. S. S. George Washington, July 5. — (By Wireless to the | United Press) —“We must continue to put America at the service of man-1 kind,” Presisdent Wilson declared today in a speech delivered from the deck of the George Washington. “The president’s speech, constituting a reply to the elements advoca- j ting America’s reutrn to a policy of isolated nationalism, was regarded as! forecasting the keynote of the campaign he is to make in support of the league of nations. The president is prepared, it was ' indicated, to extend his speaking I campaign over any length of period ; he deems necessary to enable him to carry out the assurances —some positive and some inferential—he gave' the peace conference of America’s; Hit . ... < . - . .

willingness to carry her share of the burden in the new order of things which he believes will be inaugurated with the ratification of peace. 1 1 (By Lowell Mellett, United Press Staff Correspondent) Aboard U. S. S. George Washing-! 'ton /Jt/ly l 4. — (By Wireless to the Uniled Press) —President Wilson this afternoon made a Fourth of July speech to 3,000 soldiers and sailors on the George Washington. His enI thusiastic audience perched precariously or cross ropes, clung to the rigging almost to the crows nest and 1 t.i.tssed on the deck. i The patch work of khaki and blue made a wonderful picture against (he deep blue of the sea, flooded here and there with white foam. The president accepted the New | York program arranged for him, pro-1 viding that he cross by ferry from j Hoboken to Manhattan and drive to j Carnegie hall, where he will speak' briefly. After his address he will de-! part immediately for Washington. I

BELGIUM IS HAPPY (United Press Service) Washington, July 5.— (Special to Daily Democrat) — The following, message was received by President Wilson late yesterday from King Albert of Belgium: “1 cannot let the Fourth of July ( pass without conveying to your ex-1 cellency my warmest wishes for the welfare of your magnificent country and the prosperity of the United States.” The president replied: “Your Fourth of July message Is most warmly appreciated and I beg on this anniversary of the indepen 1ence of the United States to convey to you not only my cordial personal good wishes, but also hope that a new era of independence and lasting prosperity has opened for Belgium." GIRL IS BORN

Virginia Catherine is the name of | the girl, their first child, born to Mr. and Mrs. Roma Breiner, of Washington township. Mrs. Breiner was ' , Miss Violet Potts. : CALL FOR STATEMENTS t 1 (United Press Service) Washington July s.—Special to 1 Daily Democrat) —The controller of s ! currency today issued a call for a ( I statement on the condition of all na-j ' tional banks at the close of business | June 30. |

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!SENATOR’S SON : UNDER ARREST t > . Harry New, Who Claims to be Son of Indiana Senator Charged With Murder OF HIS SWEETHEART Near Los Angeles—Senator Refuses to Discuss it — W as Premeditated. (United Press Service) I Los Angeles, Cal., July s.—(Special ito Daily Democrat) —Bringing with him the body of Miss Frieda J. Leser, I of Los Angeles, whom he said he had murdered at a lonely spot in Topango canyon near Burbank, when she rejected his proffers of marrige. HarI ry E New, drove to the central police I station early today and asked that he ! lie arrested. i He intimated, but did not dilf'ctly tell the police, that his father is UniI ted States Senator New of Indiana Los Angeles, Calif, July 5--Spe-cial to Daily Democrat) —Harry S. New, who says he is the son of IL S. (Senator Harry S. New of Indiana by dh/orced wife today sat quietly in ■ a chair at the city jail telling how he murdered Miss Friedt Lesser 1 whom he was to have* married tonight. When Miss Lesser told him as they sat in News sedan in the dark. To- ! pango Kenyon road near Burbank last night that she would go to the operating table instead of the altar , in order that she would not became the mother of the child. New told the police. Then he went on with the eviZ 1 ZV ZV Z» P tU 1. .4.1 4 . I. .

J dence of giving possible aid to the , I authorities in clearing up the case. New r declares Miss Lesser never J told him much of her parents, but he I thought her father was to have committed suicide two years ago. Washington, July s.—(Special to Daily Democrat. —“I cannot discuss that ma'ter,” Sen. Harry S. New. of Indianapolis declared today, when asked what he knew’ of the man arrested in Los Angeles for murder, giving the name of Harry S. New’ and claiming to be the senator’s son. OUT OF PETROL Big: Dirigible R-31 is Encountering Heavy Winds 220 Miles Os! Maine WIR E S F 0 R II EL P

Three Appeals for Help Come by Wireless .lust as Balloon is in Sight (United Press Service) Washington. July 5— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Encountering wind over Nova Scotia and with a petrol supply rapidly becoming exhausted, the huge British dirigible. R-34. to- : day wirelessed the navy department for help. The navy immediately re- | sponded by ordering the Fatilla, a fast steam yacht in government servj ice and two destroyers to rush to the assistance of the airship. The R-34 appeared to have been so severely bus--1 feted by the unexpected gale that she i had been unable to make the pro- ! gress expected, and with gasoline ' dangerously low was believed in per■a! of becoming at the > mercy of the wind. , The first cry of distress from R-34 said that flying across Nova Scotia . the air dreadnaught had encountered strong winds and that the petrol was running snort. Five minutes later another message was received asking whether a destroyer could precede to the southern end of the bay of Sun,l day to take the R-34 in peral. A third message from the R-34 reI ceived at the navy department short--I]y after showed her to be 220 miles j northeast of Cross Island, Maine, and I asked if destroyers were on the way.