Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 221, Decatur, Adams County, 17 September 1919 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Volume XVII. Number 221

POSTPONMENT Os STRIKE IS DREAM So Speak? Chairman John Fitzpatrick at Conference of Steel Workers IN PITTSBURGH TODAY —> Various Organizations are Meeting There — Voting Continues in Boston. (United Press Service) Pittsburg, Sept. 17.— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Delegates attending the conference of steel workers in this; district adjourned their meeting at 2 p. m. for luncheon. Th. conference' will be resumed at 4 o'clock. Chairman John Fitzpatrick stated no announcement would be forthcomI ing "until probably late tomorrow.” “Postponement of the strike of steel workers is a dream," delared Fitzi patrick. i “The strike is going ahead as per ! schedule,” he said. Boston, Sept. 17.— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Although voting on the question of a general strike in sym pathy with the striking police was continued today, it was believed in many ■ quarters that action of city firemen in [ refusing to join the movement may influence adbandonment of the plan. Mere than 3,500 telephone operators voted on the strike ballot last night. Althought the result could not be ilearned. it was reported they voted strongly in favor of a strike if other unions decided to walk out. Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 17—(Special tn Daily Democrat) —The nation's [eyes were focused on the "council of war of the 24 heads of I lie steel and j i allied industries unions here today. 1 j At this conference definite plans I [for the nation-wide strike of steel! workers will be formulated. IThe [much rumored poetponment of the! I walkout, now set for Sept. 22, until I after the “round table” labor conference in Washington, Oct. 6, will be I acted upon. Union leaders began arriving early [today and while they were loath to discuss (he probable outconfe an air indicating continuance of the proposed strike prevailed William Z. Poster, secretary of the [national committee for organizing I iron and steel workers, indicated a big surprise was in store for employers who asserted but a small portion [of their men were organized. Foster I clung to his original statement that more than 80 per cent of the steel workers of the United States Steel corporation would strike. While independent mills, having union agreements with their employes would not be directly affected, unionists stated these concerns probably would be forced to close for want of material usually procured from the big manufacturers. The meeting today, scheduled to start at 11 o’clock, includes international officers of the blacksmiths, iron shipbuilders, brick and clay workers, boiler makers and other un‘ions interested in the steel industry. John Fitzpatrick, general organizer for the American Federation of Labor and chairman of the general committee of steel workers, will preside at today’s meeting. The funeral of Miss Sether was held this morning from the St. Marys Catholic church. Father Seimetz officiating. ++++++++++++++++ + ODDS SIX TO FOUR- * ♦ + + New York, Sept. 17—With + + the pennant lashed securely to + + their flag pole, Cincinnati fans 4- + can now have the privilege for + + the first time in history of dop- 4- + ing their own chances for the 4- + world’s championship. The rapid 4> + Red fans believe their idols will + + trim the White Sox. They are + ♦ betting th;K way at 6 to 4. 4> + Slim Sallee, veteran southpaw, 4- ♦ 'Will probably be Moran’s selec- + + tion for the initial contest. Pat + ♦ not only figures him as one of + ♦ the best of his all-star pitching + + staff, but he is banking on the + ♦ experience of the veteran to get + ♦ him over any rough places. + ♦ Walter Routher will likely get 4- <• the second call. He has led the + ♦ league most of the season. Hod 4- ♦ Eller, the no-hit king, may alter- * + nate with the port side pair. 4*

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WHO IS F. E. WENZEL? Information concerning F. E. Wenzel* an aged man who is z evidently from this county as he carries a bank book from a local financial institution, The First National Hank, is wanted by parties at Grandview, Indiana', and it is important that relatives or friends communieje with the Daily Democrat where the facts concerning I him can be obtained. A GOOD PROGRAM Announced for the Sunday I School Convention to be Held at Zion Church SUNDAY AT HONDURAS ——— Talks by County President, John Nelson and Others —Good Sing Service. Daniel Scherry, secretary of the association anounces the following program for the Sunday school convention to be held at the Zion church at I Honduras, Sunday. September 2y: Opening song—Audience. Prayer—Rev. Otto H. Scherry. Song—Audience. Talk on subject—County President John Lelson. Talks on subject—Assistant Presi-' dent J. F. Lehman. Song—Audience. Talk on subject—Rev. Otto H , Scherry. Song—Audience. Offering. Benediction —Otto H. Scherry. JACK ROSS BEAD Veteran Blacksmith, Well Known, Succumbed This Morning at 10 O’clock WAS ILL MANY MONTHS Passed Away on the Day After His Eighty-fourth Birth Anniversary James J. Ross, veteran blacksmith I cf this city, familiarly and lovingly known to his many friends as “Jack” Ross, passed away this morning at ten o’clock at the home of his son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ball, 815 North Second street. Mr. Ross had been gradually failing from hardening of the arteries for several months, but did not become bedfa t until three weeks ago, dropsical complications arising at the last. He and his aged wife, have been residents of this city for thirty-five years, having resided on North Fifth street until three years ago when Mrs. Ross became helpless from a paralytic stroke, when they went to, live; with their daughter, Mrs. Ball, that, they might be given better care. Mrs. | Ross has been helpless during the last three years, but otherwise seems to be in fairly good health. Mr. Ross was a native of Franklin, Orio. where he was born September 16, 1835, being a son- of Samuel and Francis Ross. He was eighty-four years of age yesterday, passing away on the afternoon of his birth anniversary. Children from his first marriage arc James and Clark Ross, a daughter. Alice, dying in 1908. From his second marriage, there are two children. Etta 801 l and Charles Ross. Two children died in infancy. He leaves one sister and one brother. The deceased was a member of the i Methodist church and of the Masonic lodge. The funeral will be held from the iA. C. Ball home and burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. The time i will be announced later. The Rev. C. J. Miner will officiate. GOOD PROGRAM TONIGHT | Are you a friend of young people? [Do you think the church could do ■ more to appeal to them and to rain-; ister to their needs? If so, come to! I the Presbyterian church tonight at '7:45 and tell us about it. Or if you do not want to talk, come anyway and i support those who do. The topic will. 'be “Our Young People's Societies.” i Mrs. A. H. Saunders will discuss! .“Christian Endeavor Plans and Pros-; I pects.” ' Miss Doris Erwin will pre-j

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, September 17, 1919.

RED CROSS NURSE Miss Lillian Garard, Former Decatur Girl Who Was Over a Year Abroad IS VISITING HERE Had Much Experience in War Work Both in Local and Overseas’ Camp Decatuifs many friends of Miss Lillian M. Garard. former Decatur girl, now of Ft. Wayne, are giving her a cordial greeting during her visit here with her cousin. Mrs. Mont Fee and other relatives and friends. Miss Garard. who was a graduate of the Hope hospital nurses’ school of the class of 1905, recently returned from an extensive overseas' service I as a Red Cross nurse where she participated in the great work that helped to win the war. Her military Red Cross service began when she was sent to Camp Bowie, Texas, November 8. 1917. Here she served nearly a year, or until September 2, when she was sent overseas. Mesves Bulcy Hospital Center, Base j Hospital 67 was the place where she I was sent soon after arrival overseas. | beginning work there September 25, ; 1918, and remaining there until Jan- ’ nary 28, 1919, when she was transferred to Dijon. France, to Base HosI I ital 103. Her services there continued until July 14, 1919, when she sailed from Brest. France, for home, arriving in ' New York. July 22. 1919, and in Ft. Wayne July 28, where her parents, i Mr. and Mrs. Al Garard, now live. Her trip home across seas was extremely pleasant. She came on The Rotterdam. There were many notable people on board, among them being . Secretary Lansing and. Walter Dam- ! resell, wdia. contributed much U> the I pleasure of the entertainment oUthe i passengers. Miss Garard’s career as a nurse has been an u*usualy busy and useful one, 1 and her experiences have been many.! LETTER RECEIVED Attorney D. B. Erwin Gets Fine Letter from Boy who Found His Car. IS CANADIAN SOLDIER Found Car in Old Barn Which He was Tearing Down—Reported Same Attorney D. B. Erwin this morning received from Joseph Donnovan, the lad who found his Buick automobile that was stolen at Ft. Wayne a few weeks ago. The lad wrote thanking. Mr. Erwin for the reward which he sent to him, and also for his interest in him; Mr. Erwin having written to him, thanking him for the part he played" in the recovery of the car. Donnovan was a Canadian sildier, who entered the army at the age of sixteen. was overseas and wounded in battles. When he returned to his home in Canada, he went to work for the Imperial Oil -company and was later transferred to Toledo, Ohio, by that company. While tearing down some old buildings he found in an old barn the car which proved to be that of Mr. Erwin. The car •’was turned over to the police and the same finally restored to Mr. Erwin. Donnovan is a high school graduate, has a good education, and writes an interesting letter. Dr. Fred Patterson will talk about “Our Boys.” The pastor will discuss “The Great Opportunity.” Then we shall pray definitely for the young people. Remember our motto: "Prayer with Power and Purpose.” “If ye shall ask anything of the Father He will give it you in My name.” is the gracious promise of the Master to all I who take Him at His word. We are entering upon our winter work as the early disciples began theirs, with a season of prayer-. In their case it resulted in Pentecost, ' with the wonderful outpouring of I God’s blessings. It will mean the same for us if we pray as they did. | Can you give a reason to God if you i are not present tonight?

+++++++'?- + + + + + + + + 4- FIRST GRIDIRON BATTLE + + ♦ + The Decatur high school foot- + ;4> ball team will play their first + game of (he season on Saturday, 4,4- September 27th, at Garrett + 14> with the high school team of + 4- that city. Under the coaching 44- of the athletic director', Carl 4- + Groves, the gridiron warrior. •* 4* are developing into regular foot- 44- ball stars and their first game + + promises to be a battle worth + + seeing. On the following Satur- 4- + day, October 4th. the Garrett + 4- team will [day the local team in 44- this city. The line up and + 4- schedule of games for the com- 4* + ing season will be announced 4- + within a few days. + + * + *** + + * +<• + + + + + + JOHNSON’S HOME CHEERS WILDLY FOR MR. WILSON President Wilson is Given a Great Reception in Home Town of (he PEACE OPPONENT A Great Demonstration Accorded Him—Forced to Take a Rest Today. (United Press Service) San Francisco. Sept. 17— (Special to Daily Democrat)— President Wilson has contracted a slight cold Admiral Gray--1 son announced today. His trip down the peninsula scheduled for this afternoon has been abandoned. | The president will rest this afternoon under orders of Grayson. j From the time President Wilson landed until he entered the hotel there was hardly a break in the crescendo of cheer- | ing that welcomed him to the home city of Senator Hiram Johnson, leading peace treaty opponent. Wilson stood up in his automobile all the lime. His smile never faded. A distinguished delegation included the mayor, Governor Stephens, General Hunter Liggett and other notables met the president at Oakland. They went immediately aboard a special ferry and crossed the bay. As the ferry crossed Goat island, naval station, the presidential salute of 21 guns was fired. (By Hugh Baillie, United Press staff correspondent) Aboard the President's Train, Ap- , proaching San Francisco, Sept. 17 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Answering questions of the San Francisco labor council with' regard to Ireland’s j status under the peace settlement, President Wilson today pointed out that the league of nations sets up a forum "to which all peoples can bring any matter that is liable to affect the peace and freedom of the world.” The drive for ratification of the treaty as it stands is being carried by Wilson today into San Francisco and Oakland, stronghold of Senator Johnson, who is on the road in a counter-offensive against the pact. The president was due to reach Oakland and take the ferry there for San Francisco at 9 o’clock this morning, which is noon eastern time. Four questions were submitted to the president by the San Francisco labor council. These questions and their answers follow: 1. Under the covenant, does this nation obligate itself to assist any member of the league in putting down a rebellion of its subjects of conquered peoples? Answer —It does not. • 2. Under the covenant, can this na-1 tion independently recognize a gov ’ eminent whose people seek to achieve , or have achieved their independence from a member of the league? Answer —The independent action of (Continued on Page Four) WEATHER Indiana — Showers tonight and Thursday, warmer tonight.

FROM THE PULPIT Ministers of City to Speak on American Jewish Relief at Services on SUNDAY, SEPT. 2Mh Pledge their Support—Rabbi Weinstein will Speak Saturday, Sept. 27th. At the union church services to be held in this city Sunday evening, September 28th at the Methodist church. I the eve of the opening of the drive j to raise Adams county's $6,000 quota ; for the American Jewish Relief, the speaker of the evening will speak on the worthy movement and will urge every member of the different congregations to support, the worthy movement and will urge every member of the different congregations to I support the worthy cause and to aid in the raising of the quota. The ministers throughout the county have also volunteered to dwell on the subject from their pulpits on this day. This arrangementt was made at a meeting of the ministers held in this city yesterday and a resolution was unanimously adopted in favor of the movement. Chairman Kalver has everything ready for the opening of the drive on Monday. September 29th, the soliciting committees having already been chosen and other details looked after Mr. Kalver is working untiringly for the good of the cause | and is confident that the good people [ of the community will rally to the supI port of the movement and make possible the raising of the quota. A meeting will be held in this cit,y [Saturday, September 27th in front of [the court house at which time Rabbi [ Weinstine cf Fort Wayne will make j a short talk. The public is invited j to hear him. THE BLUE PRINTS Plans and Specifications for Repair of Erie Railroad Crossing Filed WITH CITY COUNCIL Current will be Furnished to Jacob Koos—Councilman in Mayor's Chair. In the absence of Mayor Charles W. Yager who accompanied his daughter to De Pauw university, Greencastle, Indiana, yesterday, Councilman L. C. Helm filled the mayor’s chair and presided over the regular meeting of the city council last evening. The contract made with Jacob Koos for the furnishing of electric power to him by the city of Decatur, the same to he connected witli the special I electric line erected by Mr. Koos, was read and upon motion referred to the electric light committee with power to act, Ed Moses appeared before the council and asked what kind of a contract the city would make with him for the furnishing of exhaust steam to his green house, opposite the water works plant. The matter was referred to the watei works committee who met with Mr. Moses and agreed on a price for the furnishing of the steam. Last year Mr. Moses paid the city S3OO for this service. The resolution was passed authorizing the clerk to draw his warrant on the treasurer for the salaries due the city officials. The blue print of the Erie railroad for the repair of the (Continued on page two) MR. KELLEY VISITS HERE Jerry Kelley, pioneer of nearj Geneva, was a business visitor in the city today. Mr. Kelley is a Civil war, veteran, and had an interesting experience, going to war when he was eighteen years of age. He was born j in Ireland and came to Canada with his parents when he was four years of age. For years he has lived here, 1 however, and for forty-seven years made his home with Davison Mattax. The “dry question” is of no concern to Mr. Kelley. At one time he was extremely fond of liquor, but nine or ten years ago, without taking a pledge or any other inducement, except his own will and determination to let it alone, he and liquor parted and lie has had no desire or inclination to taste a drop since.

AN ATTRACTIVE SIGN A large and attractive sign, advertising the Columbia Dry Cell batteries and the Schafer Hardware company, local agents, has been placed on the i southwest corner of the Schafer auto I display room on Madison street and j it’s a regular sign, in three colors and | is the work ol tlte veteran painter,! John W. Edwards. LEAVE FOR INDIA Rev. C. P. Collett and Family Visit Brother, Rev. W. S. Mills, Before GOING TO INDIA As a Missionary—Will be in Charge of Baptist Church at Karagpoor, India. Mrs. C. P. Collett an twelve-year-old daughter. Marion, who are visiting with Mrs .Collette’s brother, the Rev. W. S. Mills and family, will be joined next week by their husband rand father, the Rev. Collett, for a visit here before they leave for India on missionary work. The Rev. Collett has served for six years as pastor of the Baptist church at Imckport. N. Y., and is now being sent by the Baptist Missionary as-! sociation to Karagpoor, India, a city| of about 40.000 where he will take! charge of an established church, the Urasian church. He goes for a term j cf five years. Mrs. Collett was born and reared in Jay county, west of Bryant and will spend some time there also, before going on their long’ journey. Rev. Collett is visiting this week in Muncie. AFTER “BONE DRY” WORLD (TTnited Press Service) Chicago, Sept. 17.-—(Special to Daily ! Democrat) —"The world bone dry.” I' With this as their aim, more than 100 delegates of the World League Against Alcoholism met here today. T. A. Banker, general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of America is presiding. TONER ALSO IN RACE (United Press Service) Anderson, Ind., Sept. 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Ed Toner, editor and publisher of the Anderson Her ! al4. entered the race for the guber- | natorial nomination on the republican j ticket today. Toner has long been. prominent in Indiana politics, espe-■ cially in the eighth district. He was j state chairman of the progressive party in 1914.

Gold Star Roll of Adams County Mrs. F. W. Downs, 333 North Third street, is preparing the history of Adams county's war record for the Indiana War History Records. The first edition is to be the Gold Star Roll of Honor, a list of those who died during service in the great war. If you know of any omitted from the following list or any corrections, please notify Mrs. Downs at once: KILLED IN ACTION NAME ADDRESS CAMf> OR FIELD John Klopfenstein Berne Alsace-Lorraine MISSING IN ACTION Lewis Bultenieier Decatur Vilas Huser Berne DIED OF WOUNDS Lawrence Buch Decatur Died in Washington. Floyd Mann Decatur France DIED OF DISEASE Cielmer Clayton Eley Berne (Ist to die overseas) France David Bixler Berne Camp Taylor Jesse F. Christen Decatur « Wilmington, Del. Clarence Clark St. Marys Tp. Great Lakes. Reuben Heller Berne Camp Taylor Christ Hirschy Monroe Camp Taylor Urban Kuntz Geneva Camp Grant, 111. Ross Murchmand Erhardt Bradtmiller Decatur Camp Taylor Ralph T. Miller Decatur Pittsburg. Charles Murtaugh Decatur Camp Taylor Omar Reusser Berne John O. Roberts Berne Albert D. Smith Monroe Camp Taylor Jefferson Schwartz French Tp. Samuel Huser French Tp. Frank Henchen Kirkland Tp, Camp Taylor Roy Coffelt Geneva Camp Taylor Fred Riker Willshire Great Lakes. HELP PERFECT RECORDS It is thoroughly important that this record be perfected and as soon as possible. Any information you can give concerning the death o. soldiers in service will be appreciated. Call Mrs. Downs at once o write her.

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DEATH LIST MAY TOTAL OVER 200 Victims of Storm at Corpus Christi are in Need of Financial Aid RECOVERING BODIES Relief Trains are Arriving —Military Authorities are in Charge. — (United Press Service) Corpus Christi, Sept. 17.— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Former Mayor Miller, chairman of the relief committee. appealed through the United Press today for financial aid for the five counties flooded by Sunday’s storm. Any statement of the total daad at this time, is only an estimate, Miller said. He believed the total in Corpus Christi and vicinity not more than 200, but said it might run higher. Col. Horster, of Ft. Sam Houston, was in complete control today with about 350 soldiers under his command. Three relief trains have arrived, Miller said, and the 4.C00 refugees now in, or near the city, have been provided with food and clothing. Airplanes were scouring the coast | near the city for bodies and possible marooned survivors. Sinton, Tex., Sept. 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —More than 250 peri sons are dead from Sunday's gulf storm and tidal wave. Mayor Sparks 1 ■ of Sinton estimated today. ' j The mayor’s figures included the • dead at Corpus Christi, the north •! shore of Nueces bay and Aransas Pass and vicinity. Ten bodies were held at Sinton tol day. Four have been identified. One soldier whose bodv presumably was *' washed p rom Corpus Christi, was among the dead. 1 All the unidentified bodies are ? mutilated beyond recognition. ■: Bodies of 28 dead, swept from the f bay near West Point, were buried at ’! once. Twenty-nine others were burI ied at White Point. The weather was clear today fol- | lowing a heavy rain last night. A relief train from Houston reached Sinton at 9 o’clock this morning. It will proceed to Corpus Christi, after part of the workers detrain j here to proceed to the north shore of I Nueces bay. The train carried about [ 100 s*>ldiers. I Little vandalism or looting has I been reported, Mayor Sparks said. Corpus Christi. Tex., Sept. 17—The ! death list from Sunday’s hurricane (Continued on Page Two)