The Daily Chronicle from De Kalb, Illinois • Page 1

i Th TWENTIETH YEAR-NO. 85. DE KALB, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1919. PRICETHREE CENT8 DeKalb Cmomic rvt i ron sat tt WILL FULLER NEW TERMS TO BE DRASTIC CUMMINS HAS NEW PLAN tlOVV councn in MEETIEJI3 PRESIDENT GOEpO WORK poison GAS GERMAN RIOTS TWO BIG DAYS MALTA CHURCH ARE ANNOUNCED Announcement comes from Malta today that Sunday and Monday, March and 10. are to he red letter days in the history of the Malta M.

E. church. Regular services on Sunday with an Introduction to the special services on Monday with a special centenary program afternoon and evening. Thes" services begin at two Wpf Session Held Last Evening; Much Impprt- 1 ant Work Done. ROWE IS CAPTAIN The city council held meetinn at the room in jthe city JhaJl bulla ing last night, an adjourned ses slon from Tuesday night, when th DIED AT tlOOtJ Well Known Local Young Man Succumbed to Double Pneumonia.

WELL LIKED BY ALL William Fuller, son of Commissioner Frank FuTTer, one of the best known young map of this community, passed away the Fuller home, stead a few minutes after one o'clock today, after a hard struggle for life. The patient had been In a precarious condition for several days past, and mrfde a hard fight Tor his life. Fuller was taken 111 about ten days ago, with lnfluenra. and his Illness did not develop Into pneumonia until a few days ago, and from that time-forward his life was despaired of. Medical attention was constant, and everything possible was done to prolong his life but without avail.

William Fuller was born on the Fuller homestead about two and onehalf miles south of town 29 years ago, and hadalwayB lived on the farm. Six years ago he was married to Miss Mattie Holland, and at the time of their marriage, the young people were allowed the operation of the farm, which had been most successful. To Mr. and Mrs. Fuller there were born three children, Ruaaall.

Rodney and Don Government Using Everything Possible to Quell Revolution There. MANY CASUALTIES (Bj Yjnited rrnil Berlin, Germany, March 6, 3:00 p.t m. A battle raged this afternoon in the street around police head- quarters, which was besieaPd by the rebels. Government troops who went over to the Spartacans fought, with I the defeated. The government has' sent its famous officers r.4ment to attack the rebel guards rear.

Both sides are using from the machine guns and armored automobile, The airplanes and poison gas, in an ef- fort to raise the siege. Scores of eluding many civilians. Whlls this bitter struggle went quieu eanoi parsaeo, entertaining crowds who were enjoying their, triks vacation by strolling In the spring sunshine, oblivious of the rattle of machine guns which 'cams from the direction of police quarters; head- ly rultwl frri Berlin, Germany. Mar. 7 Stmt GeorgJ)Vashington Said to Be'SOOMiles Out To- day, on Smooth Sea.

PLEASED AT REPORT LEAD President goes to work Aboard the George Washington, Mar. 7. President Wilson was overjoyed today at messages from Secretaries Daniels and reporting the victory of a Democrat running on the league of nations platform In a Pennsylvania congressional election. The George Washington wa about 800 miles out this morning. The sea was smooth and -the air.

mild. The president arose late. He will resume work on a mast of business that la awaiting hla attention. Aboard the George Washington, Mar. 6.

President Wilson tonight, after a day of rest, attended the snip's movies where several reels: of his-reception In Boston wer shown. Both the president and Mrs. Wilson laughed heartily at someicf the scenes. The presidential party is keep, ing in close touch with world do-' ings on both aides of the Atlantic by wireless. FRENCH FAVOR WILSON'S TALK IN NEW YORK (By Catted Press) Paris, France, Mar.

7. distinct Impression prevailed here today that American opposition to th league of nations covenant wouM show considerable relaxation after President Wilson actually resumed, work ln Paris. His speech In New Tork Just before sailing wag the nubJecTof much favorable comment among the French. Some officials here apparently now hope that the desired French amendment to the covenant wfll be more acceptable toAVUron. Thv Military Terms Imposed on Germany Stricter' Than Planned.

AGREE NAVY TERMS (B- Catted Tresa) Paris, France, 7. Flat re fusal of Germany to permit its ships to be used for homeward transportation of American troops i unless a food supply to last until harvest is guaranteed by the allies, confronted peace delegates of the five great powers when they met this afternoon. The entire question of feeding (Gfrmany and the blockade! of the central Dowers was broucht rllmiT hv nontian attifnAn It was estimated that $400,000,000 worth of food woudl be required leea. me uennans umu tne next imrTem. i nis sum is oouoie me avanaoic goia ana securities in, Oermanv.

Economic experts declared the 'only postiible means by which G-r-1 many might pay for the food would be for that nation lo start produr-1 exportable commodity, Thin brings squarely before the! peace conference the question Germany shall be permit-1 ted world trade Immediately. Paris. France. March military terms to li. imposed tijKin -H-rmsny pnnbty ill be ev more drastic than protmeed by the supreme war council.

Captain Andre Pardi'-u commissioner of Franco-American relations de- jelared that while the representa- Itivfs of the five, great powers had practically agreed on naval term unanimous desire that 4hey should he -even nre stringent than the sn-; preme war council proposed. Wllh ressird to the question whether the 'ague or nations covenant shall be Included the peae; treatry which Germany will be asked to sign. Par- h- lT be Crrt sUmed members attended the military ball. The business matters usually glv-j en attention before Mayor WaKley's 0al fall', calling the session to order, had been done last nlht and there was but a short meeting srter the went up stairs. lawyer Sons presented a petition asking; permission to install a gasoline service pump at their garage on Eat Lincoln Highway, and the matter was left to the may.

or and the street and alley committee, with a report to be ready for next meeting. The usual number of city and hospital bins," approved by the finance committee were presented and on order of the council ordered paid, the regular channels. Motion 'was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the ordinance committee and the city attorney get together And draft a ordinandi be at the April meeting. The several reports from com. mitt res and city official were reaa and filed.

Sidney flow? was named as rap tain -of the police force and will be first arsUtant to the chief, with IN 6ERVICES FOR TONIGHT The Rev. II. W. Prince of Epiphany churcb, Chicago, who was to occupy the pulrit at St. Paul's church this evening, Is unable to com-s for this evening, but will be at St.

Paul's on Friday evening. April 11th. Rev. Blgler regrets the change in the lenten program, but is pleased that Rev. Prince will come later.

Rev. Blgler will preach this evening upon "The Goodness of God." at the Lenten Service at 7 45 p. m. A cordial Invitation is extended to everyone. BANK OFFICES WILL BE OPEN FOR TAX WORK It was announced from the De-Kalb Trust Savings bank this afternoon that the deputy collector would be at the office evenings from now on until the 10th of tile month, for the convenience of those who wish to obtain their receipts before that time.

Thus far there has been about $85,000 in taxes collected at the local bank, and there is yet'eonsid-erable to be rald, unless the taxpayers are Journeying to Sycamore for their receipts NEW STORY IS TO BEGIN WITH SATURDAY A bit of love, with a great deal crest Ing story which The Chronicle 111 begin publishing tomorrow. The story is from the pen of Samuel Hopkins Adams, and It Is entitled "The Secret of Lonesome Cove." Folk who love modern fiction will find the story unnsual. Nurses Retum Home tanIa Lieutenant Robert Maley WAR SUBJECT NEXT SUNDAY IN PICTURES "Tuy and the Great War" will DC the SUWCCt. fOr a RtfPWOn icon 1 v-usi-8uumi chuI5h enln- The speak- fr.Dr- Webster-wiI1 bave an instructive message for hf hearers and evefyone is Invited to the church. The program will begin at 7:30 o'clock.

P. X. Joslyn is in the east on business. women ald, who with the mother, mourtJof mystery are some of the Ingre- o'clock wjth a praise service led by Jesse Plapp, followed by presentation of various phases of the centenary program by ministers of this sub-group. Supper will be served at 5:30 by the Dorcas the church.

At 7:30 Dr. Housely, of Chicago, will give his stereopticon lecture on fhe Philippine, and Dr. J. M. rhelps will tell the church folks there how to go over the top.

LITTLE GIRL IS INJURED BY A SNOW BALL Recklessness of boys throwing snow balls is causing complaint of pedestrians. Yesterday a lad threw a snow ball which struck a little baby girl square In the face. Today her face Is brulsed In three Carrlennncss in throwing snow balls has resulted seriously many times and it seems that boys might be more careful. Fuller Appointed on Pension Committee Congressman Charles E. Fuller of rielvitlnre.

has been appointed on 1 the invalid pension committee Rt i Washington. I Bill Hart Wljen "Big Bill" Hart donned evening clothes for that rlp-roarlng picture, "Branding Broadway." all his admirers marveled at his versatility. But though evcryon Was pleased there were some who mourned. It a fine picture." they said, "but gee! we bone it doesn't mean 'Bill is jrmng to drop th? western stuff for good and all." And that did scare us. For thr.iio-h uj "mil" tn ihn ho could, do other things, after all.

he iuri i raaiuon m-iu was iw r.ai i west. west And now comes "Bill's" latest pic-tnre, which you can view' at this theater tonight. And It's the same old "Din!" A western picture It is and "Hilt" in a cpwbody and a sheriff, too. We know you'll be glad to welcome him back. Performances 7:30 and 8:00.

Adults 20c. war tax 2c. total 22c; children 15c, war tak lc, total 16c. derpiy the untimely death of for a very pleasing and In- young man. who has always been' at good hustand and father.

OHirr relatives runhlng th deceased are his father. Commissioner of Highways Frank Fuller, nlnf sisters and on brother, in addition to a large number of other relatives, and soores upon scores of friends who were grieved at the lighting has broken out with they had not yet agreed upon vMlonre. tary terms. Because It sems the the power of chief when that official should be out of town, ftowe has generally done this iimi thlnir when the occasion required, hut It was the opinion of the he should be appointed. The complaint of residents relative to the operation of the electric cars to the top of the hill was read nnd the clerk was Instructed to take V'he mutter up with the officials of ms passing, xne sisters, 0 curving are Mrs.

Clayton Phelps, After beemg Service Rockford; Mrs. Tearl Names of several returned bero-Rockord; Mrs. Fred lnes nd heroes known in DeKalb Rockford; Mrs. Robert Newcomer wer included in- the lists today and Mrs. Ray Lattlmer of DeKalb, in th papers.

Miss Celeste Firkins Mrs. Rusell Pyper of Adeline. Mrs. t0f Shabbona Grove and Miss Nellie Delia Jones of Chicago, and the Satter of Leland, who were with VA-the company. In an effort to get fWtf fV-tter eid tajrs.fler Bed Cross purees oC.rre.abyj Chicago.

A brother, Vincent Fuller i ttajnniu1iThvedAa the iiaufe. service there, "tT' 1' tne city. alnoteXHSrS JSTT tTTw disorder stlU before nine O'clock. L. widely scattered.

Rnm r.ti..i by tbaj, Z-V'. -UWy and wb, admitted 'o the league, bv trmanv. tunerai was nem in of respect to Miss l5ete Vr6i6aty applfecAtes a the terms' of the peae treabr xtt a member of Company A. 129th ln L. 14 1 Ifantry.

now in Luxemburg, will Rcbelle was also a new arrival only be put into execution through the medium of the league of nations with continued American collabon-, tion. ro ax nr ari nr, Believes Railroads Should Go Back to Owners, Government Supervision. CONSOLIDATION TOO (By United Tress Washington, p. March 7. Private ownership with broad super vlsory powers vested in the govern merit It what Senator Cummins of low expects the railroad policy to ne enacted by tne next congress ne said today.

Cummins will head the senate in terstate commission which will frame the new railroad laws. Be for leaving Washington for a brief rest Cummins outlined what in his view, he believed to be the probable direct result of congres Sional action. Thourh he nersonal- uy. favors private ownership. Cum- mlDB of the opmion tnat it can not be obtained now The main features of the law Senator Cummins hopes to see rn acted, are: First, the return of the lines to thetr private owners, Second, consolidation into a few great systems.

Third, guaranteeing a certain rate of per cent of return on capital Fourtn. increase in powers of the interstate commerce commission. memoors or in senate and house not inclined io vummlns view that private owner is t. L. 1 1 lit hi uiiaiiuu ii ii ii unr luinn iiini conditions befor? the war can never be gone hack to If the railroads continue to be the pace makers.

Most of the members of the two ruiuroitlees believe that private ownership supplanted by government backing will put the railroads on their feet, financially, and result in more efficient operation. SCHOOL CLOSES IN RESPECT TO CRITIC TEACHER Decatur, the building was closed from tef-rss period this morning on i i Mis Eveline Merritt of the Nor- mal faculty and Miss Mama Pet-! erson. teacher in the Normal train ing school are attending the fu-oeial this afternoon. The Weather for Illinois: Snow tonight. Rain in south and central portions.

Saturday generally unsettled. RESIDENTS It) AfROTEST Street Car Company Subject of Complaint at Council Meeting. WILL INVESTIGATE The DeKalb-Sycamore Inter-urban traction company was made tn'" "ubJwt of a protest last night at xh adjourned meeting of the ana result, mat ters will be investigated to the bot tom. -The complaint, as entered I residents, was to the effect that the itrect cars running to the west city iimits do not go as far as the franchise calls Tor, or in the words of the street car fore, 'to the top of the hil The complaint was brought in by several residents who use the cfr for transportation back and forth and the city council Instructed the city clerk to wait on the superintendent of the traction company at once, and Inform him that "it was the sensfe of the city council as. a' whole based on Complaints on account of service rendered and it was to the best interests of the compajiy to operate to the top of the hill." In talking with Superintendent Conley this morning It was learned that he had not been consulted In the matter whatever, and if he had.

the proper steps would have been taken to see to it that the cars operated to the top of the hill when, ever passengers were 'aboard, or when seen to be waiting there for the car. "It is Impossible for me to be Boy Scouts Postpone Meeting of Tonight The Boy Scouts, who. were supposed to meet this evening In regular session have changed their meeting night to Monday according to announcement from Assistant Scoutmaster Browman today. Boy Scouts will please remember the meeting for Monday night. SERIOUS FIRE RIO DE JANEIRO CAUSED IJDSS (By; United Press) i Rio De Janiero.

Brazil, Mar. 7 Twelve million dollars was estimated damage today in a Are 'whlcfi broke out on Santos docks Tuesday. The fire is expected to burn the end of the week. The losses include coffee, Juta and the entire contents of two of the largest warehouses. Help Wanted We have places now for a number of young ladies and also boys for bench work.

Good pay and pleasant working conditions. Kohler Die Specialty Co. i All Insurance Policies Should be Increased at least 40 per cent to meet the -greater cost of replacing or repairing burned furniture or bujldinga. Make sn inventory of your household goods and see what your actual loss would be In case of fire. Then call rn" 'NSURANCE AGENCY, Phone No.

474, and aE for additional insurance, TalbotV Insurartce Agency PHONE 474 204 EAST'LINCOLN HIGHWAY After the rebels appeared to have Ixfn crushed and radical leaders admitted defeat the Spartacans rai- lied. The general strike whlr-h al- most nickered out, seemed to be gaining strength today. Many rt- publican guards were wounded tn ln mrt 7... I .1 flnlefs cihanged their attitude of peHsimtem and threatened to de- complish what the first Spartacan -vavraa 44v.is nuuiU St outbreak failed to accomplish. Government mastery of the slt: uation so evident a few hours ago appeared at the time of cabling to be precarious.

The fighting continues. Ruthless methods were used in dispersing crowds during disorders in the Alexander platt. Several 1 persons were killed and Junded wnen government troops tffled gas, machine guns and tanks to break up a mob. 1 Whtn the attempted general strike dragging uncertainly Radical leaders Haase and Barth and several others also pessimistically said the revolt was not properly organized and that many workers organizations refused to participate. Large numbers of radicals dls-j claim responsibility for the disorder laying it to bandits and terror ists.

Radicals are sending Kaleaky, the author, to Welniar to work ln behalf of the passage of their Jeglsla-tlon. Weimar sessions will be con tinued for the remainder of the week It is reported In dispatches received here today to complete the government's program for socialization. FUNERAL WILL BE TOMORROW AT SYCAMORE The 'remains of Mrs. James 'Divine (Dallas Groves) will arrive here this evening from Kenosha. and will be taken to the home of hr parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Groves, Sycamore road. Funeral servlceii will be held tomorrow aft -Jernoon ut 2:30 at St. Peter1 Episcopal ch'irch in Sycamore with i burial at "lmwood.

Further frOm the relatives in Kenosha was that Mrs. Divine gave birth to a little son, two hours i before her death. Another little laii with the young father. Hundreds of friends sympathize 4 with the bereaved relatives and 'mourn the death of Mrs. Divine.

who was a popular young, woman. Young Girls Are III at Waukegan Home Word has come from the C. E. Fergusons of Waukegon. until lately of DeKalb.

that their daughters. Dorothy and Myrtle, have both been very ill. The former suffered with an abscess in the ear, but the two are gaining now. F. S.

Corey was ln Chicago yesterday with cattle from one of bis farms. Paris, France, March 7. The big five of the peace conference, today Ulf I SI I "PI 1 1 11 111 nrilUIIiK i food into and German- Austria. Means of getting supplies into the districts which most ur gently need them are to be dis-i cussed. The population of these i territories, it is felt, must Ik kept I from going hungry, if the spread of Bolshevism is to be prevented.

(Continued on paee two) VEHICLE TAX FOR THIS CITY Ordinance Committee and City Attorney Instructed to Draft BilL CITY NEEDS MONEY Financially speaking, the city of DeKalb is In a bad way. and the council members have been at worlr for some time. In an effort to fig- ure some relief from the present shortage of funds, that work may be resumed, on public Improvements, that can not be handled through a special assessment: At last night's council meeting the ordinance committee, with the assistance of the city attorney was Instructed to drart an ordinance covering a vehicle tax. and have it ready for the next eession of the council, to be held April 1. It is understood that the vehicle tax will be eo drafted that a tax will be put on.

all vehicles, with the exception of baby car riages. in the words of a city official this morning. During the discussion on the matter by members of the council at the meeting last evening, it wag estimated that a revenue of about 11.600 should be possible under this tax. and It could not poeelbly be a burden to anyone, and yet the city would have Just that much more money to work with. It is probable the ordinance committee will get "busy at once on this proposition and have the bill reaay for first reading at the next meeting of the council.

BOY SCOUTS' NOTICE You are hereby notified that the meeting called for this evening has been postponed until Monday night. Please attend Monday night's meeting. BROWMAf! Scoutmaster. Albert PeaWof Halsh avenue who has been 111 Tor two- weeks with sciatic rheumatism is better. brother.

v. ws 11, Fuller was one of the most widely known young men of the Tlcin-ity. as classed as "a good fellow" which implies much, and he will be sadly mlsred In manv of tho nnrinr. takings staged in thi Htv in thJ I fnlnra iviu j-upic uy ine nun- areas extend sincerest sympathy to the mother and children and other relatives in their darkest hour. Funeral 9rnnm.M.

-n. win itr a nounced tomorrow. WILL CONDUCT TRACTOR SCHOOL AT CLARE TOWN Next Tuesday and Wednesday at Clar Dooley and Burchfleld will' conduct a tractor school to which all farmers and others ln the com-! munity are invited. The International tractor will be shown. Dinner is to be served both days' at noon by the Clare Ladles' Aid society.

TONIGHT Hsrry Money with Betty BIythe Is appesring at the Star playhouse in "AH Man-, the screen version of tnp fascinating Saturday Evening Pot story. "Fiddled's by Donn Byrne. Also. Billy West, the runnie.t man on earth. In "Play-i first of his new and fuii nier comedies.

A real big evening's entertainment. Awaits you at the Star tonight. Performances 7:30 and Admission. Adults 20c; children 10c and war tax. TOMORROW A pictureplay you'll like Is "The Man of starring Lewi S.

Stone, which will be shown at the Star theatre. This picture is one of the most entertaining and enjoyable weetem pictures of the season. You wU like from start to finish. Make a point of seeing this attraction. Playing opposite Mr.

Stone in this attraction Marguerite Clayton, who Is extremely popular with pictureplay patrons. Performances 2:20 and 7:15. Ad mission 10, 15. and 20c. COMING Florence Iteed, one oi the finest emotional actresses on the stage or screen will be seen at the Star rmarkable phatodrama In seven parts with Frank Mills in the supporting cast, "Wives of one of the greatest pictures "we have ever presented.

Anyone who sees this ricture will praise it. If they don't they certainly do not know a real picture, when they see one. The Star Orchestra is now pre paring the special music plot for its presentation- I i I THE ITNIVERSAI CAR Ford cars are important servants ev-fcrwHere." They help the family en- DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Want ads Sflent salesmen. Savings Bank Illinois 4 bring the pleasures and advantages of the town witjj6 reach of trie farmer and give practical service every day in country and town. They require a minimum of attention; any one can run the Ford and care for it, but it is better to have repairs and replacements taken care of by those are familiar with the work and have the tools, the genuine materials, and skilled men to do the work 1 promptly.

We pledge Ford owners the reliable Ford service with real Ford parts and standard iFord prices. Fisk Motor Co. When you start a SAVINGS ACCOUNT you have made your Declaration of Independence. You are released from ihh great-est bondage in the ftorld, the -bondage of poverty. Begin today a SAVINGS ACCOUNT in this BANK.

It is the ROAt) to a HAPPY The First National Bank First Trust DeKalb, everywhere about the plant and ride the cars, too," eaid Mr. Conley, "and If I could, the work would be carried on as it should be. The rules say the cars must run to the top of the hill when there are passengers aboard, end if I had been given the tip, I would have given the matter tjnmediate attention." It Lv.