Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 230, Decatur, Adams County, 29 September 1920 — Page 1

■Volume XVIII. Number 230.

GENEVA MEETING A GREAT STARTER

OUCH! NEXT YEAR’S STATE TAX LEVY PULLS 818 SUM RATE IS FIXED AT 22 CENTS ON SIOO -IS 4 CENTS HIGHER THAN LAST TEAR - COUNTY MUST PAY OVER $110,000.00 — MILLIONS RAISED.

»Indianapolis, Sept. 29.—(Special to' Daily Democrat) Indiana's new stat' tax levy is 22 cents on each sliu ol taxable property, an increase of four cents over last year. This levy was fixed by tile tax board late yesterday following an appeal from educational authorities for more money with which to maintain the higher educational institutions. The board increased the state levy one cent to provide additional institu tlonal funds, contingent <n the approval of the legislature when it meets next year. i Figuring the above rate on the county’s assessed valuation of $59,241.835.00, including the horizontal inI creases placed thereon by the state tax commissioners, the taxpayers of Adams county will have to send to I Indianapolis as their share of the state ■ tax appproximately $110,532.00 next year. It was at first announced that the levy would be eighteen cents on the hundred dollars, which rate' would' have taxed the people of this county about ninety thousand dollars. The new rate Is higher than was expected and no doubt the taxpayers are figuring that they would have been bettor Off financially if the state tax law was not changed, thereby increasing the valuations. All of the taxing units in the county have not as yet certified the net val uations to the county auditor but asoon as this is done the taxpayers in the various townships, corporat'ionr and towns will know what their share of the state tax will be. MARRIED TUESDAY EVE Last evening at he home of Mr. and Mrs. William Breiner, northeast of the city, was solemnized the wedding of Miss Thelma Breiner, daughter of Joseph Breiner, of Fornax street, this city, and Mr. Dale Osborn. Rev. Haney. pastor of the Decatur Evangelical church, of which the bride is a member, officiated at the service, in the presence of thirty-four guests. Both, the young people are popular among a large circle of friends. The groom is a son of Mrs. P. B. Dykeman, and is a well known young farmer. Following the wedding last evening a twocourse luncheon was served. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY A very interesting and social meeting was held last evenf.g' of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. Miss Lily Venis was the only new member taken in. In a guessing contest Mrs. Dora Shafer won the first prize and Miss Stella Smith the “booby.” Other games were played including a straw vote and > peanut ■ contest. Refreshments of ice cream and wafers were served. The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 13th. MET AT MONROE An interesting m"ding of the Jem ccratic women was held at Monroe l-, t 't Mo.dav evening, a Urge crowd being pres >n'. Talks were made 1. A. G> schalk and Mrs. Anderson, c.f Geneve county chairwoman. At the meeting. Visa Margaret Dullin. of Monroe was elected torn chair man and assistance < ■ *ed by a large nurdpr of those Wisent. X TUC WITHER FORECAST ♦ 2♦♦+++♦**+*+++♦*♦ Fair and cooler; Thursday fair and continued cool.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

CICOTTE “PULLS” OUT OF CHICAGO White Sox Pitcher Who Took the SIO,OOO Bribe Leaves for His Farm TO INDICT GAMBLERS Three Will be Indicted— Baseball Scandal Stirs Entire Nation (United Press Service) Chicago. Sep. 29 —(Special to Dail) Democrat) —Eddie Cicotte, first o. the White Sox players to “squawk,’ regarding the conspiracy to throw the 1919 world series left Chicago hurriedly today. It was reported he went to his farm near Detroit. Chicago. Sep. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Jean Dubuc, forme’ pitcher for the New York Nationals now with the Toledo American asso ciation toam, was ordered to appear before the Cook county grand jury investigating baseball scandal, or October 4, in a wire from the state'r attorney’s office today. Dubuc mayknow something of gambling in the National league, officials believed. Chicago, Sep. 29 —(Special to Dail Democrat) —Assistant State’s Attorney Replogle, in charge of the in vestigation into the baseball scandal today staid he had received manyanonymous letters asking him tc probe the 1914 world series betweei Philadelphia and Boston. Chicago, Sep. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Chicago White So: played honest baseball this year, Joe Jackson, one of the “squawkers” toll the United Press today. “We did everything we could tc win the pennant,” he said. “As far as I know none of the mei had anything to do with gamblerr this year.” Chicago, Sep. 29 —(Special to Dail? Democrat) —Three gamblers will b indicted today on charges of conspiracy in connection with the "fixed” 1919 world series by the Cook countygrand jury which yesterday indicted eight members of the White Sox baseball club. This information was made public before the grand jury went into session by Assistant State’s Attorney Replogie, in charge of the investiga tion into the baseball scandal. None of the gamblers aro in Chicago, Replogle said. He refused to disclose their names. Replogie also stated three other 1 baseball players, none of whom are connected with the White Sox club, would also be indicted. No umpires are under investigation, he said. John Heydler, president of the National league who was to testify before the grand jury today, said he would present evidence that an entirely different clique of gamblers from those alleged to have conspired with the eight White Sox players, has operated in the National league. Heydler said the clique operating with National league players did not pay a fixed sum to players for I “throwing” games, but gave the I crooked players one-third of their | winnings. / (Continued on page six)

H ARCJNG HAS , NO SUBSTITUTE For League but Prefers to go Back to Time When Secret Diplomacy and MONARCHIES WERE In Vogue, Says Governor Cox—The Mothers Want League of Nations (By 11. W. Walker, United Press staf: correspondent) Enroute with Governor Cox, St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 29.—(Special to Daii, Democrat)— Senator Harding has pre sented no substitute for a league oi nations because "his only alternative is a return to the international norma, conditions of 1914, witli autocratic monarchies, sudden ultimatums, secret diplomacy and burdensome at mame.nts,” Governor Cox said here tc day in his first speech in Missouri. , Again attacking Harding’s statement that he had “nothing constructive in character” to oiler regarding a new as Delation of nations. Cox declared that .he republican candidate would no. dare to suggest to mothers of America a return to pre-war internation relations. “The reason Harding has no s-. stitute for the league is because ev erything else has been tried and tai. d.” Cox continued. Spirits of ten million men win fought and died, many millions wh. must hobble through life on crutche or go with pinned up sleeves, tin thousands who are sightless, the wi ows and children who have been start cd and made homeless, all these haven’t dreams of statesmen who i: this critical hour have nothing bet ter to suggest than go back and do it all over again. “We must choose either to retrac’ our steps over the broad road of in ternational anarchy, which leads on! to destruction, or we must choose t< advance and travel along the straigh and narrow path to international ju: ice, patrolled by moral might of civ lized nations of the world.” A BURGLAR ALARM Installed at the First National Bank by the O. B. McClintock Company GONG GIVES WARNING If the Least Thing Goes] Wrong at Money Vault— ! The Latest and Best Type Owing to the many bank burglaries which are occurring all over this and other states, the banks are beginning to use extraordinary precautions to protect themselves against the yegg men. Within the last week the First National bank of Decatur installed the latest and most improved type of burglar alarm system on the market. The system is very complete. The walls, ceiling and floor of the vault are lined with copper wiring and at no point can an entrance be made, being so constructed and installed that any attempt to enter the vault from any di -ection will immediately sound tho gong or alarm which is contained in the large outside housing. This gonv housing is also so constructed ■ that any tampering with it, such as turning i bolt, or attempting to cut the cable leading to it, will sound the alarm. The vault door, in addition to th connections with the bolts through the combinations, has what is called the Thermo-Electric attachment, which will sound if the door is heated to a certain temperature. This will prevent any attempt to burn through the vault door. The entire system is controlled by an electrical timer located in the vault. This is set on definite hours for opening and closing, and if the dial on the vault is turned a fraction either way after a certain closing hour, it will result in the sounding of the gong. The O. B. McClintock Co. of Minne(Continued on page six)

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, September 29, 1920,

1 ’ ' .< : 'j •i JI! OB •*•».**• , Thomas Taggart. Who rightfully is referred to as a business man for United States senator. This distinguished gentleman will speak at the court house this evening and you are invited to hear him. He is one of the most foremost men in the state and during his show term in the senate served with much credit. THE DEED IS MADE Mary E. and Oliver S. Han na Convey Thirty-nine Lots in Hanna Addition TO HOME BUILDERS Deed Recorded Today— Three Houses Are Already Erected There A deed was recorded in the offle of County Recorder McConnell to day. which conveys to the Decatur Home Builders' association, thirty nine lots in the Hanna addition tthe city of Decatur. The deed it made by Mary E. Hanna and her husband, Oliver S. Hanna, and the lot; mentioned in the transfer are num bered 41 to 52, inclusive, 72 to 84. inclusive, 87 to 98, inclusive, and lots 409, 456 and 411. The property includes all property between tht General Electric property and Elev I enth street, and comprises thre rows of lots facing Nuttman avenue and both sides of Marshall street between Ninth and Eleventh streets. Three new houses have already been constructed in the new addition facing Nuttman avenue, one of which has been sold. It is the intention to build houses on the property just as fast as they can be sold, and the nev. addition to the city is bound to grov in the next few years. MDHROE WEDDING Miss Leona Nellie Merry man and Fred Yerkins Foster Were Married AT NOON TUESDAY Groom is an Employe of General Electric Co.— Will Live at Monroe At eleven o'clock Tuesday forenoon at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Merryman, in Monroe, Indiana, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Leona Nellie Merryman to Mr. Fred Yerkins Foster of Decatur, Indiana. The marriage ritual was said by the Rev. Leroy M. Krider, pastor of tin Methodist Episcopal church in Monroe. Witnesses to the ceremony were the parents of the bride. Mrs. Ida 80l inger and Mrs. L. M. Krider, all oi Monroe. After a sumptuous wedding dinnei the happy couple went by automob 1< ro Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio, fy a briet honeymoon. After October I. they will be at home with the bride's parents in Monroe, where they will reside. The bride is one of the best known young ladies of Monroe. The groom is a tool-maker in tho employ of the General Electric company of Decatur. Both are worthy and highly respected young people, and the community joins in wishing them a happy and sue-j cessful voyage over life's sea.

TO INVESTIGATE BEMSERIES District Attorney Says He Will Investigate Reports of Crookedness of 1920 WORLD’S SERIES ! Reports Same Gambling i Clique Bribed Brooklyn i to Throw the Big Show (United Press Service) New York. N. Y„ Sept. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)—District Attorney Harry E» Lewis announced today he will start an immediate in- ( vestigation into reports that a gambling clique plans to attempt to ( bribe players on the Brooklyn team ' of the National league to lose the world's series. Lewis said that following rumors ■ published in a New York paper of : such an attempt he wired District | '.ttorney Hoyne in Chicago and also [ got in touch with officials of the I Brooklyn club. The latter assured him the entire team would appear at ! his office Friday morning. When informed by the United Press that j Hoyne is in New York, Lewis said [ he would communicate with him im- j mediately. Lewis wired Hoyne as follows: "The New York Evening Sun of; Sept. 28, 1920, states: “ ‘information which has been gathered by officials tended to indicate that the same clique of gamblers which is alleged to have fixed the 919 series have made plans to have Brooklyn “throw” the coming series :o the Cleveland Indians.’ “I intend to initiate an investiga- ] ion at once. Will you let me know I f you have any information in sub •tantiation of the article above quoted'?” “If there are any players of the Brooklyn club concerned in any way n this rumor, I will suspend them at mce,” Charles N. Ebbetts, president f the Brooklyn club told District Atorney Lewis. Ebbetts also told Lewis that when (Continued on page six) A GREAT TIME Knights of Pythias Will Open Home for Fall and Winter Thursday Night EVERY KNIGHT ATTEND Is Request of Officials —A Good Program to be Given—Smoker and “Eats” Tho members of the Knights oi I Pythias lodge are planning on a good time at the home on Thursday evening, and the officers of the lodge request that every member living in the city or county attend, and any ', visiting member who happens to be | in the city or within driving distance is welcome at the meeting. Thursday - evening, September 30,1, has been designated as opening night , and there will be a special program. ', during the lodge meeting, from 8 to;, 9 o’clock, that will interest all. The;, lodge session and program will not , last more than an hour, and follow- , ing that there will be “eats” and a smoker, and you are free to enjoy yourself as you like. . The card room, pool room and J bowling alleys will be opened for tho winter, and you will be made wel- | , come any where you choose to find I amusement. ' Invitations have been extended the lodges at Geneva, Berne, WillI shire, Monroeville and Tocsin, and all members in this city are not only invited but expected to attend. You will miss a good time if you fail. CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE t (United Press Service) Chicago. Sep. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) Wheat: Dec. $2.24%; Mar. $2.20. Corn: Sent. $1.29; Dec. ) 97%c. Oats: Sept. 55?; Dec. 58%c. t Susan B. Anthony was arrested in > 1872 for voting in New York. j

HUNDREDS TURNED OUT TO HEAR SENATOR TAGGART SAVOY THEATER PACKED TO DOORS WITH MEN AND WOMEN WHO HEARD ISSUES DISCUSSED-GOOD MEETING AT SEEKE—HERE TW3GHT, I ~ : - — : -—j

TAGGART MEETING AT COURT ROOM People of Decatur Are Given Opportunity to Hear Senatorial Candidate MEETING AT EIGHT Short Talks Will Also be Made by Others Accompanying the Candidate Residents of the city of Decatur and vicinity, men and women, republican, ■as well as democrats, are invited t. the court house at 8 o’clock this eve: ing to hear the speech of Thomas Ta; ■ gart, democratic candidate for United ! States senator from Indiana. Accompanying the senatorial candi date are Fred NanN’iys, United States [district attorney; Judge Fred Nuys. candidate for state auditor; Miss M J jler, district chairman for the women: Dr. Paddock, of Portland, candidat • for congress from the eighth district: William Kunkel, of Bluffton, forme: eighth district committee: nan; Mrs. I Ashbaucher, woman’s chairman so ■ [Wells county; Fred Bell, of Bluffton: < , W. 11. Blodgett, special writer forth I Indianapolis News, and 11. M. Coat: r ’ the Indiana Daily Tinies. State Chairman Ben Bosse, who hao expected to be here with the party ' ■ was detained, and will spend a da; , ! or two here next week or the week | i following. Mr. Taggart and his party i ’are being given a great welcome ev i erywhere they stop. "Billy” Bio Iget i special writer for the Indianapoli : i News, in his story to his paper yest j day, spoke in glowing terms of M:. ! Taggart and the enthusiasm of th- | meetings held yesterday. At th ! Bluffton met ting last night, the bi' (Continued on page six) ;v MAYOR BOSSE DETAINED *’ ' <■ ’ i•? Benjamin Bosse, mayor of Ev- >. .* ;ansvill ■ and chairman of the ■ ! ;’!• democratic state committee, who t 1 ■> was to hav been a member of 4 I ■■l’ the Taggart party which toured < j 4’ the south half of the county to- ’!• day, was unable to come to Ad- •! ❖ ams county today. He sent word *'• > 4- that he would try to come to De • '!■ catur either next week or the •” 1 4' week after for a couple of days’ ’ v visit. The party as now com- 4 f posed is made up of about twen- . •5" ty people, men and women, in- 4 ( eluding newspaper men from ind- 4 f 4* ianapolis. Hear them at the court •; (j <■ house tonight. 4' _ ❖ 4- + ❖ 4* 4" 4 1 4 1 4

— ... ■ ..... — ’ —-■ — .■ u [ WHAT THFLEAGUE OF NATIONS IS

Geneva, in Switzerland, fulcrum of religious freedom, is the first seat of the League of Nations chosen by article 7 of the covenant, which is reprint cd below. The remainder of Artlcl 7 provides that the goat of the league may be removed at any time; that po ration. under the league are to tn open equally to men and women and 'hat officers of the league shall have status equal with diplomats. Still 'the e is no trace in the covenant of that martial super-state which arose in the imaginations and was construct' 1 on the tongues of partisan politicians in the United States.

Price Three Cents

— (By Special Correspondent) Geneva. Ind., Sept. 29 —Greeted by i a crowd of several hundred people, Thomas Taggart, democratic candidate for United States senate ; Judge Fred Hughes, candidate i’r I auditor; Dr. Charles Paddock, can I date for congress in the eighth i. i trict; Mrs. Alice Foster McCullo . 1 and Fred VanNuys. district a ’orney, i and about a dozen other members ot ! the party, were enthusiastically received and cheered in this little city by the townsfolk, the Berne band and a number ot visitors from Decatur and Berne as they arrived here at eleven o’clock this morning to formally open the democratic campaign in Adams county and from the spirit shown and the size of the (rowd, the opening meeting was a great success. Other members of the party included, Miss Miller, of Indianapolis; Will Kunkel, Fred Bell, Mrs. Ash- : baucher and Charles Saurer, of Bluffton; W. H. Blodgett, staff correspondent of the Indianapolis News and H. M. Coats, correspondent for the Times. Several automobiles from Decatur, carrying both men and women and a number from Berne were also here. Mayor Bosse was detained in Indianapolis and was unable to como with the party. He sent word that he would visit this county next week or the week after and would plan to stay a couple of days.. At Savoy Theater The party was escorted to tho ; Savoy theater where one of the larg- ! cst political meetings ever held here | took place. The theater was packed to the doors and as the speak' ■- discussed the important issues in this ■campaign they were acclainu d in a ! most enthusiastic way. The crowd vas interested from the very start and it seemed as if the interest grew as the meeting progressed. Fruchte Presided Attorney Fred Fruehte. democratic county chairman, of Decatur, n> -ided ami as he introduced the prim ipal speaker of the day. Thomas Taggart, the business man for United States senator, who fired the opening gun cf the democratic campaign in this county, the crowded house aro ■ and gave the senatorial candidate a most hearty an latirn. Mr. Tagsnrt’s Talk S -nator Taggart discussed tho issues from a business man’s view] oint and time and time again bis sound business principles as expressed were received by the crowd with cheers and applause. Senator Taggart urged the election of Governor Cox to the presidency, stating that ho was one of the greatest governors in the country, his legislation in the Buckeye state proving this and that he would make a great president. He compared his record with the rem?(Continued on page five)

Here Is Article 7. The seat of the league is established at Geneva. The co incil may at any time decide that the seat of the > oruo shall Io established elsewhere. Ail positions under or in connection with the league, Incl.ding the secretariat, shall he open equally to men an I woir.m. Representatives of th" members of the league and officials of th- !■ igue when engaged on the brrh"' :: o' the league shall enloy diplomatic privileges and immunities. The buildings and other property occupied by the league or its officials or by repre.-mt ‘tvs attending Its meetings shall be inI vioiable.