Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1920 — Page 1

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HUNGARIANS ASK FOR MORE TIME Presented with the peace Treaty This AfternoonHave I ntil Tomorrow TO MAKE ANSWERS Reported (lash Between Japanese and American Troops in Siberia Pari.. Jan 15-1 Special t 0 Daily | Democrat )—The Hungarian peace treaty was handed the enemy at t ;n . M. today. Premier Clemenceau as president if the peace conference Invited the Hun[garbin, to sign immediately. The head of the Hungarian delegation protested urging the necessitj i for discussion 4’lemenceau then agreed the Hun garian should appear before the sup-' rente council at 2:31) J>. M tomorrow to present their claim. Washington. I). C. Jan. 15— (Special to Daily Democrat I—A revival of the European war if Poland is unable to withstand the attacks of the bolsnevist was predicted by General Bliss. American military representative at the peace conference, before the house ways and means committee today. Bliss expressed the douht that Poland. which he called the “Great Western Bulwark against bolsehvism," should he able to repell the onslaughter of I.enine and Trotsky if the soviet forces wore concentrated on the western front and unless allied aid is given. I ondon. Jan. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A dispatch from Harbin today made obscure references to reported clash between Japanesj and American trops’ in Siberia. 4 Bolshevik wireless communique from Moscow referred to the sitiution in Sibera said a government had been organized by the social revolutionaries, in conjunction with the Czechs. The movement according to the bol shevik communique, was "assisted by an American fleet which left the Philippine islands for Vladivostok to prevent the Japanese from landing fresh troops to assist General Semenoff.” (The bolshevik statement apparently refers to a reported effort to establish an independent Siberian repub'i. between Obi and Vladivostok). Another bolshevig communique, referred to recent red "victories in th ? trans-Caspian region as of great importance. pointing out they strengthened the soviet influence in Tuskestan. London, Jan. 15.— (Special to Daily | Democrat I—Riotingl—Rioting was •eneweil .n; Berlin yesterday dispatches received early today saidThe military authorities have ord»t-j ed additional reinforcements to protect the city. 'The toll of Tuesday's fighting in the front of the reichstag. it was semiofficially announced, was 42 xill-< | 105 wounded. Some eye witness. a<-, ■Fording to the dispatches. i the casualties might be considerably | larger. Owing to disturbed conditions m . Germany, brought about by r 1* ing and .trikes the allies wereisenously considering withholding 01 !'■ _ tation of list- of German war • whose surrender for trial • tribunals will be ‘ learned from an authointa o this time, it was « • jng the tnte further outbreaks, inc danger to the present ment which the allies are anx-' - have remain i» cont "’' market close - 'O-r iw Chicago. Jan • $138% . May Demoei-atl-Corn. ■ May. $1.33%: July *’ 3! "• 82%; July 76’4- ♦♦♦♦ ♦ ***** FORECAST ♦ 4- THE WEATHER ++ + ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ + ♦♦* Cloudy tonight and ' tl) ably snow north. sno« " portion, somewhat ""

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POLICEMAN WAS SHOT Steger. 111., Jan. 15 (Special to the Daily Democrat)- Police John Gias--1 cow. ss, was shot early today in a revolver battle with four bandits who attempted to rob the bank of Steger. The bandits blew open the out r door of the vault and were working on the inner door when Glascow discovered them. He opened fire and the bandits fled in an automobile. Glascow wounded one of the robbers but the other three assisted him to the car. Little hope was held for his recovery. COMING STRONG . Fort Wayne H. S. Basket Ball Teams Coming to This City Friday (HARTER TWO CARS Will Bring Large Number of Rooters—High School Band Will Play Word has been received by Superintendent Worthinann from the Fort Wayne high school officials that both 'he boys and girls basket ball teams of that city will arrive here to clash with the locals Friday evening. The school has chartered two special | cajs and a large number of rooters I will accompany the teams. The Fort Wayne high boys team I omes to this city with a good rec-1 ord. having defeated a number of trong teams this year, and the game | in this city Friday will be a light one The locals have been going through some excellent practice each evening! under the direction -of Coach Groves, nd are displaying some great ability and are quite confident they will be able to hold the lead over the vis [ itors. “)lr Thompson, of Blufftom - *will referee the game. The first preliminary game will be played between the Freshmen and the Eighth grade girls, and will begin promptly at 6:45 oclock. The n -xt game will be 'played by the Fort Wayne girls and the Decatur girls team, a game that will prove most interesting. The locals have only -offered one defeat this season and the Fort Wayne outfit has the same record. The high school band has received 'he new uniforms and will again make their appearance at this game. This band is rapidly progressing, having a number of new selections, ami will ad to the enthusiasm of the local fans. The largest crowd of the season is expected to turn out for this game so get your tickets early. BODIES WASHED ASHORE (United Press Service) Nanteh, France. Jan. 15—(Special I to Daily Democrat) —The bodies of) three American soldiers were among; ; those washed ashore from the wreckI ed steamship Afrique near here. Each of the Americans wore decorations. Latest estimates of the drowned still stood at about 400. The vessel ! was wrecked on Roche Bonne shoal 1 in the Bay of Biscay early Sunday. BUILDING BIGGEST COAL BIN (United Press Service) Pittsburgh, Jan. 15.—Contraction of the world's largest coal storage basin has been started by the United States Steele Corporation at Clairton, near here. Sufficient coal to supply the plant for six months can be stored. The basin will he kept filled and used only in emergencies. The new bin will be concrete. It will be 600 feet wide and 800 feet long. It is expected to he complet'd by June of this year. BUILD VETERANS' HOSPITAL (United Press Service) Oklahoma City. Okla., Jan. 15--American legion members here are determined to have their tubercular comrades in the service well taken care of. Dissatisfied with present arrangements for the soldiers caie, legion members decided to form a corporation with capital stock of ' about SIO,OOO to take over a building formerly occupied by the Sac and p Fox Indian agency at Stroud and ~ convert it info a hospital for war l> veterans. The corporation is tc be formed by contributions from legionaires and 11, other sources interested in aiding [the soldiers. %

FOR CHARITIES * 1 Rotary Club at Luncheon ’ Endorses the Associated Charities Movement CAP. KILBOURNE HERE Extended Invitation to the Local Club to Attend Ft. Wayne Convention The Decatur Rotary club at their noon luncheon today endorsed and went on record in favor of the AssoI (dated Charities movement which is I now under way in this city, the : movement beifig fostered by the disI ferent churches. 1 The dub voted as a whole in fevor of the movement and pledged it's support in bringing it to a reality. It is proposed that all charitable societies in the city be amalgamated under one central head and all charitable work will be performed pnder its supervision. Capt. Edgar-Kilbourne was a guest of the Rotary dub and gave a ten minute talk, inviting the local members to Fort Wayne on February 11 and 12 for the state convention. A big time is being planned and practically every Decatur Rotarian is going to attend the eleventh district conference. WHAT WILL IT BE? I Z I What Will New Census Show the Population of | Decatur and County BIG CANVASS IS ON Exact Figures Will Not be Known for Months —Reports from Counties The task of taking the fourteenth' decennial census in the tfliglft district under the supervision of Herman L. Confer is progressing without a hitch. With the taking of the census everyone is wondering what the population of Adams county and Decatur will be. The 1910 census showed the population of Decatur 4.471 while th. t of the county was 21.840. Some ulvancc the opinion that it will oe 'ess while the more optimistic stat' that it will shdV several hundred more With us we are sorry that the census is not being taken a year or two from now for within the next z year more people will be coming to Decatur io live than was ever known in its history. We are sure that if a census] was taken of the city two years from now it would show a big increase over the present one. A couple of the districts have made their reports | Ito tile local census office, head-1 (quarters for the Eight congressional [district and the force is busy checking them up. The local ofiUce is not allowed to give out any information to the population of any city or county, the figures coming direct from Washington. It is expected that the results of the census will he made known sometime during the summer. Elmo Smith. Charles Ernest and: Miss Holthouse are assisting Mr. Confer at the local office. PHONE AND “TICKER" STRIKE (United Press Service) London. Jan. 15.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A general strike of postal. telephone and telephone workers throughout Italy was ordered effective last midnight, according to dispatches to the Times from the Italian border. Telegraph offices were the first to suspend service, dispatches said: The buildings were guarded by troops. Railway work-rs probably will join the strikers next Friday, it was said. INVESTIGATING CHICKEN BUSINSES ( (United Press Service) Indianapolis. Jan 15 -An nvestig-;-tion is under way in Indiana to deter[[nine the truth of charges that poultry f] dealers are getting more for the han.il- , [ing of poultry than the growers. AtI torney General Stanbury who is con--1 ducting the investigation has sent r special agents out over the state. According to Stansbury’s informay tion a few 1 buyers in the vicinity of il Delphos. Lebanon and Tsifayette are g j manipulating -prices to the disadvantage of those who raise chickens.

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I I ARE CONDEMING DEMPSEY I (United Press Hervlcs) Ixih Angeles. Cui.. Jan 15. I.Special j to Daily Democrat) Jack Dempsey 1 was fighting today against the "slacker'' and "draft doger" charge. The heavyweight champion, through Jack Kearns, wired the commander <:f > the American Legion at Indianapolis asking for tin opportunity to appear I before the executive board of the legi-l on and testify regarding his work durling the war. Many posts of the American Legion have condemned Dempsey's record during the war. you ARE INVITED To Hear Dr. .A. Squires of Gary, Speak at •Reformed Church Tonight IMPORTANT SUBJECT Ministerial Association Urges Members of Congregations to Attend This evening at 7:30 will he a meeting participated in by all the churches of the city at the Reformed clutrch. The speaker will be the Rev W A. Squires of Gary. Ind . his subject being "The Place Os Week Day Religious Instruction In An Adequate System Os Religious Education.'' The Ministerial Association has the following to say: _ I “It has been long felt that the greatest weakness of the Protestant | church lies in the fact that our young people reeieve religious instruction for not more than half a hour a week, a total of not more than twenty-six hours a year. There is an urgent need to give , them adequate training in (he most svital of all educational Interests. By .far the best solution seems to be the , method used at Gary. Van Wert and other cities. i The public schools dismiss the students for two periods a week where they proceed to the various , churches to receive their religions , instruction given in the church nearest to the school burbling where the pupils study. It is hoped that every Sunday school officer, teacher and parent and others interested in education will be present to hear the fine address .jf this evening." Rev. Squires spoke to the ministers of the city at their regular meeting at the Library on the Inter-Church j World Movement. DELT WET Local Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Gave Banquet Last Evening AT MURRAY HOTEL Z. C. Sanderson of New York, National President Honorary Guest | The Phi Delta Kappa fraternity of I this city, recently organized, held a big banquet at the Murray hotel last evening at 6:30 o'clock. The banquet was attended by ten of its members and the evening was spent in an enjoyable way. The fraternity had the honor at this time of entertaining a distinguished guest, Mr. Z. C. Sanderson, of the National Automatic Springier association. Honorary National President of the Phi Delta Kappas, who was in this city yesterday and who delivered a splendid address immediately after the banquet which was most interesting and appreciated by the local members. The local organization was recently organized in this city, and is composed of fourteen live, well known young men and is constantly growing. Their club rooms are located above the F. V. Mills grocery and is a lively place at all times. Officers of the organization are: President. -John ’ | Baumgartner; secretary. William ■|-Linn; M. C.. Harry Knapp; tressur- *■ er, Vane Thompson. The members, | who attended the bamiuet lasLeven-, ■ fng were: John Baumgartner. Vane, • Thompson. Felix Maier. Ed Yaney.; ’ Maurice Haney, Robert Atz, Charles Hollhoilse. David Hensley. Bill Linn • and Arthur Hyland. 1

JOHN DODGE DEAD — Millionaire Automobile Man of Detroit Died Last Night at Hotel DIE TO PNEUMONIA Took Sick Last Week While at an Automobile Show—Brother is Sick (United Press Service) New York Jan. 15 (Special to the Daily Democrat)- John F Dodge. D’-, troit automobile manufacturer who had been ill with pneumonia for .i week at hrs apartment in Die RitzCarlton hotel here, died at 10;:'ti last ' night. His condition had been considered "critical" for two or three I days by hid physician, and tot sometime before the ent! he whts nneons. i-! ous and unable to recognize his wife and daughters, who were at his bedside. John Dodge came to New York willi his brother. Horace, to attend the r-'-i ent auto show Both became ill with pneumonia. At first Horace's condition was considered critical and John’s illlness not serious, but the former soon passed the critical stage and is now expected to be out again within two weeks. ABE OUT ON LAKE Several Fishermen Stranded on a Huge Cake of Ice in Lake Michigan BLIZZARD IS WORSE Wolverine State in Grip of Worst Blizzard in History—Down to Zero (United Press Service) Pt to.tltey. Midi. Jar;n. 15 —(Special] to Daily Democrat.) —Launches and: small tugs are fighting the waves in. Lake Michigan today in an effort to, reach several fishermen, stranded on a hugh cake of ice which broke from shore and which is drifting out into the lake. The ice cake, several acres in extent. broke away late yesterday, carrying the fishermen and their shanties out into the lake. The men signalled frantically to the shore and boats began the battle with the wavein an effort to rescue the imperil'’l men. Northern Michigan still is in 'he ] rrip of one of the worst blizzards in , its history. A gale is blowing and the temperature is hovering around ; zero. WELLS COUNTY ENUMERATORS. Herman L. Confer, census enumerator for the Eighth district, sends out the following complete and corrected’ list of enumerators in Wells county: Dist. 174—Orval Fisher. Keystone. Dist. 175—Mrs. Leona P. Erick. Keystone. Dist. 177 John H. Cobbtim. Bluffton [ Dist. 177 —Samuel Henley. Blufftot Dist. 178— Loretta Nash. Bluffton. Dist. 179—Jay C. Kennedy. Bluffton., Dist. 180 —Louise K. Hesher. Bluff-1 ton. Dist. 181—Miss Louise B. Mulli.| Bluffton Dist. 182—Miss Sallie C. Sawyer. Bluffton. Dist. 183 Ralph M. Gilbert. Mont pelier. Dist. 184 Mrs. May Cloud. Van Buren. Dist.‘ 185 Geo. W. Todd. Ossian. Dist. 186—Ray C. Doty. Craigville. Dist. 187 Floyd E. Robenold. Craigville. Dist. 188 Ross Niblick. Bluffton. Dist. 189—Otto C. Cossfairt. Poneto. Dist. 190 Wm. C .Smiley. Ossian. Dist. 191 Raymond Johns. Bluffton. I Dist. 193- Homer Brumbaugh. LibetAy Center. Dist. 194 David E. Schwartz. Uniondale. Bluffton Banner. GEORGE AND NITTI DECORATED (United Press Service) Paris. Jan. 15 (Special to Daily ! Democrat)—Premier Lloyd George of 'Great Brittan and Nitti of Italy were 'today decorated by the French govern- [ ment with the grand cross of the Legion of Honor in recognition of their services in bringing about the I ratification of peace with Germany.

| I HAD TONSILS REMOVED Miss Pearl Werllllg. dutlghtei of Albert Werling. of Preble hud her Jl tonsils removed this morning. Dr D D Clark, of this city, and Dr J. C. Giandstaft, of Prt-hle. performing the operation DUE TO APOPLEXY i The sudden death of Mrs. Eliza1 betli (Moss-Smith which occurred ! Monday afternoon was due from apo plexy aceo-ding to (he official find [ing of Coroner Dr. D. D. Clark. BOOM FOB HOOVEB President of United States j Grain Corporation Fires Presidential Boom FOR FOOD DIRECTOR Diners Cheer W hen Name is Mentioned — Barnes Wants an Independent Washington. D. C Jan 15. (S|tedal to Daily Democrat) Herbert Hoover [today reiterated that he is seeking to be nominated for the presidency. Asked whether Julius Barn zs’ I speech in New York last night meant ’ that Hoover would accept the repttbli [can nomination on a progresive plati form Hoover said. "Less than one week ago I staled clearly that I am not seeking a nomination. I do not wish to make duly statements on my position. I have nothing to say beyond what I said r. week ago." With regards to Barnes statement 1 that Hoover was a "progressive r*'- ] publican" in politics Hoover declat'-.l Ihe had nothing to say. | New York Jan. 15 (Special to Hie Daily Democrat) A double barreled boom for Herbert Hoover as president [Was fired by Julius H. Barnes, president of the United States grain corporation in a »peai h before the N. tional Drygoods association last nign'. Barnes suggested Hoover as the iepublican nominee, but declared that •he might become the democratic candidate. "Herbert Hoover is instinctivdy a liberal and a progressive." said Barnes. "His particular affiliations have been with the progressive rtpnldlcans but I '.s partnership extends (inly to the insistence, of the maintainame of equality of opportunity [in this country and the siiport of that party exemplifying that ideal "As a lifelong republican. 1 believe , that only one conceivable developeIment could place him on the democIratic ticket. I believe that would ! come about only if over-confidence in their own political prospect- binds jthe republican party to adopt a nonprogressive platform and to nominate candidates of reaction. " The 1100 diners cheered each re- ! ference to Hoover as a president's! possibility. MEET FRIDAY NIGHT — Members of the National Union insurance company are urged to meet utt the D. B Erwin office on Friday [evening at 7:30. Please be present. Order of Committee. MR. WISEHAUPT RESIGNS. According to announcement of the. | postoffice department. Milo Nelson [has been appointed to the postmaster- [ ship at Kingsland, to succeed John D [ Wisehaupt resigns. Bluffton Banner. SECOND DEGREE MURDER (United Press Service) I.us Angeles. Citlil.. Jan. 15 (Special to Daily Democrat) Harry S. New today was found guilty of second degree murder for the killing of his sweetheart. Frieda Lesser on the night of July I. New gave himself up Oil the morning of .Inly 5. 1919. when he drove up to the I.os Angeles police station with the body of Miss Lesser in an automobile. New in an alleged confession j said ,he pleaded with the girl to marry him and killed her when she refused. I I New claims hr was the il1 legal son of I . S. Senator New ’of Indiana and Mrs. Lillie I Burger.

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PROPOSED PLANS FOB POWER PLANT Architect McNaughton has Drawn Blue Prints of Preliminary Plans MODERN STRUCTURE Building M ould he 92 x Si Feet —Built of Brick—A Large Spray Pond Jumeg McNaughton, the architect employed by the city council to draw the plans and specificulions for the new ( ity power plant has just completed the blue prints of the preliminary plans for (lie structure. The plans ♦ übjei t to change show a proposed brick building 92x8] feet and 34 feet iti height in the eleur from floor to roof, with an eleven foot concrete basement The building as now proposed would lie one of the most modern powi i plants In the st.ite. It would contain a pumping room, boiler room, gem rating room ami an office for tin superintendent. It would be equippe i with two turhins. ont a five hundred K. \V. and the other a our tltousar.d K W.. stokers ami all the newest michinery used in building a first class and servicable power plant A largt spray pond on the east of the build ing. 144x36 bv lour fei t deep would be constructed and would be used iu cooling water. The building although 34 feet :n height from the floor would only tie one storv. It would be well ventilated and modern in every respect to say the least. The deal lor the site of ground o’t which the power plant would be built has practically been closed although it has not been officially recorded. The site is located alone the G R X I. railroad tracks a short distance trow thf General Electric company and hi the opinion of the- consulting engineer an ideal location for the plant. It is just a few blocks west from the pr»sent Water Works. BIG DAYS IN DECATUR The Daily D, moerai is printing ten pages tonight. Were proud of it and would like to do It every day. These pages contain a wonderful message to the purchasing public, real bargains being advertised by the live merchants in inis (ity for Friday and Saturday. You will profit by if if you read the ads in the Daily Democrat and buy where they invite you, Decatur is growing it's the best town on earth. BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE Washington. Jan 15 (Special to Daily Democrat I The inquiry into the election of Senator Newberry Michigan, was taken up today by the senate privileges ind elections committee. The committee expects to inquire into charges that Newhcrty's cam paign managers spent large sums of money in both the primary and election last fall in which Newber-y heal Henry Ford. The inquiry will pro ceed at the same time as the frautl trial in Michigan federal courts. Committeemen said the, expected a recount of ballots would he the first step. INDIANAPOLIS MARKET (United Press Service) Hog receipts. 1200**: market 50 higher: best heavies $15.5utfi,15 6(5; medium mixed. $ 15.50 15.65: eout mon choice. $15,254(15.50; bulk sales $15.50; cattle receipts loott. steady: steers $134118.50; cows and heifers. $54/14; sheep receipts. 500; market, steady. Tops s94t 10. +++4'++++ + + + + + + + + + A LONG DRY SPELL ♦ + ♦ + The long dry spell is coming ♦ + Tonight al midnight the prolii- + + bition amendmetit to the cousti- + ♦ tution goes into effect and the + ♦ United States will be officially + . + dry. The sale of liquor as a + ♦ beverage in any form Is now ♦ + forbidden and violators of the + I + law will have to il"d with the + > + federal authorities Kite Wo- + I + man's Christian Temperance + ♦ I’ljion has requested that the + . 4* whistles h“ blown :nd bells ♦ ♦ tolled in observtme of the ♦ > ♦ event. ♦ +♦+♦♦+♦♦♦♦♦♦♦+♦♦