Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1920 — Page 1

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ENGLAND WANTS A LARGER NAVY Because United States and Japan Are Not Members of League of Nations AMERICA HAS CHOICE Must Build More Ships and Prepare for Attack or Join the League (United Press Semi, ?). London, Dec, 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—British newspapers today saw a necessity for Great Britian's increasing her navy to cope with progiams of Japan and the United States Failure of the league of nations to take definite action on disarmament was the cause of comment. •The prospect of a world wide* agreement for disarmament is fading,” the Daily News declared. “De-' hate in the league assembly showed a number of nations to be faltering.” “It was argued," the Chroniclei said, “that if America entered the league it would mean mixing in European affairs necessitating a large army. Now Secretary Daniels says because the country did not ent-1 er the league it must be prepared to defend its interests against any combination. The question of what cm my the country is preparing against has not been answered." " ' 1 Washington, Dec. 15—(Special to ; Daily Democrat)-With the l ifted , States at the cross roads leading , either to naval competition or a world agreement to limit armaments, the i house naval affairs committee set | ( out today to learn what the other ] great powers are doing on tho war- f ship construction business. j To gain this information the com- t mittee called on Rear Admiral Robert f E. Koontz, chief of naval operation: ] Data obtained here today in naval ‘

circles including facts which Adnur al Koontz was expected to elaborate upon before the house committee, showed: 1. Great Britain, while possessing tonnage almost twice that of the United States, has checked her building for the present. 2. The United States, on the basis of her program now under way, will surpass the British naval strength by 1925 unless Britain adopts new building measures. 3. Japan, while actively engaged in building both large and small war craft, will remain far behind the United States when this country’s program is completed. Japan has projected seven super| dreadnaughts. Three of them, of 33,800 tons each, are now being built. Their completion is expected by 1923. Four others, 40,000 tons each, probably will be finished in 1927. In 1927 Japan will have four new battleships and four new battle cruisers, the "eight eight” program, for many years the ambitioa of Japan naval men. In 1927 Japan will possess 12, battleships and 12 battle cruisers, but four of each will represent an early type. The Japanese navy now includes five capital ships totalling 157.1'm tons. When the seven under con 1 struction are finished. Japan s ton wage in capital ships will total 415,860. .The United States today possesses, ten battleships and ten cruisers but eleven battleships more are being built This is on the basis of the 1916 authorization for 16 capital ships. Britain, which abandoned many of its vessels when the armistice was signed, today is believed to be building five light cruisers totalling 38,780 tons; 11 destroyers, 11,123 tons, and 19 submarines, 21,800 tons. It is even possible England has cancelled some of these vessels recently. Thus the United States and Japan are the only two nations active today in extensive naval construction. FUNERAL TODAY Funeral services were held this afternoon for Mrs. Anna Liechty, who died Monday morning at her home in Berne after an illness of eight years from heart trouble. Mrs. Liechty was more than seventy-three years old, and had lived in this county since 1854. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham B. Sprunger. and was married in 1859 to Samuel Ldeehty. The husband and three children preceded the wife and mother in death, six children surviving.

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elect OFFICERS T ™"‘ **» Mtaoe 0 , - Alter the business session the ,l otncera for tu , * ensuing year were i Rcted as follows: > ""ddent-Mlss FlorenC( , Pisher> ■V., President— Miss Clarice Lux. Co ’ q S6 ?- Miss Fuhrman. Co . Secy.—Miss Gladyß Kern uss. becy.-Migg Ethel Puh I p Bmha F " hr “>“ - -mist—Miss Justine Hocker ! t, Piaal « M,SS Melwna Butler. i After adjournment light, refreshClients W ere serv.m ... > . • t' l u and everyone . * ffeßent ' nj yed a social ] l(llir> SILENT FAREWELL With Bowed Heads and Heavy Hearts Notre Dame Students Paid Homage T 0 GEO RG E G IP p Team Accompanies Body— Funeral to be at Laurium, Michigan Thursday (United Press Service) South Bend, Ind., Dec. 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Notre Dame I with bowed head and a heavy heart bid a farewell to George Gipp today. All classes are suspended; all flags are at half staff. / Throughout yesterday afternoon and far into the night a stream of fellow students, team mates and football fans filed past the silent gridiron hero as he lay in state in the parlor of a local undertaker. One glance at Gipp as he lay in a large grey coffin banked with flowers. proved to them that their fallen hero had fought his last fight as grimly as ever he did on the gridiron. His wasted form, his emaciated features and the expression of determination that lingered about his mouth left no doubt in their minds that he h.nd fought a hard fight.

It was hard for them to realize, • however, that this was the superman i who less than a month ago was thrilling thousands by his speed and clev--11 erness on the field. 1 Shortly before his death, Glpp em- ■ i braced the Catholic faith and a requiem high mass was celebrated for him at Sacred Heart church at 8:30 this morning. At 10 o'clock a silent procession of several hundred friends and students formed in front of the undertakers and the solemn procession moved through the city to the New York Central depot. The funeral party there entrained for Laurium, Mich., his former home via Chicago and Calumet, Mich. Funeral I services will be held in Laurium Thursday morning. Practically all the first string men of the Notre Dame squad accompanied the cortege. GENEVA BOY SHOOTS SELF William Grove, thirteen-year-old son of Mrs. Hjram Grove, of Geneva, acIcidentally shot himself in the leg last evening. The lad had brought his gun into the house ami while examining it. accidently discharged it. the bullet {lodging just above the knee. A physician was called and it was decided not to remove the bullet at this time. DIES IN MICHIGAN Mrs. Henry Barkley received word last evening that her sister's husband, Ollove Collett, died yesterday morning at his home in Sturgis. Mich. The body was taken to Portland today and funeral services will be held at that place Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. , —— There are • fifty-four kinds of paper money in the United States. . . - •J. THE WEATHER FOREC^ t ♦, q, q. **❖** + *** * * I - Part cloudy tonight and Thursday. Probably snow flurries in extreme north portion; not much change in 1 temperature. 1 -—o A 5 &DAYS TO DOy — ■ Q YOUR SHOP/

MYSTERY VISIT OFFEDERAL MEN Five Mho Claimed to be Secret Service Officers Came Here Tuesday IN A KIG _ BLUE CAR Discovered Nothing More Serious Than Bottle of Turpentine and Left A big bine automobile rolled into town about three o'clock yesterday afternoon and five men. claiming to be secret service employes of the government on tile search of violators of the liquor laws, unloaded. They came unannounced, did not confer with any local officers. made a visit or two and went as suddenly as they came. The men went to the "Fred & Bill” soft drink parlor just opposite tho court house, ordered out every one but the employes and then began looking around. Mr. Harting was in the rear of the room doing some painting and did not look up, not realizing tho importance of the visit. One of the men spied him just as he reached over on the widow- and picked up a bottle of something resembling “white mule" and started out the back door. Quick as a flash the officer pounced him demanding, "What have you got there?" Bill thinking it was someone joking with him, passed the bottle back over his shoulder without looking up and said, “Have a drink." The officer took the bottle but one little “whig’ was enough to convince him it contained turpentinel “Bill” was using it to mix the paint. The men lett soon after, going south from here. Just what they were doing or trying to do has the boys guessing, but it is probable they were doing a little advertising to let the people know they are on the job. No arrests were made here, no “wet” goods tal on and so far as could be learned no evidence was secured. It is rumored that they visited a residence or two but this could not be confirmed. It is also claimed that at least one of the men carried a gun in his hand when they entered the soft drink parlor. ELKS MEET TONIGHT Regular meeting of the Elks’ lodge this evening at 7:30. All members are requested to be ( present. Business of importance. LICENSE PLATES For Your Gasoline Wagons for 1921 Will be Mailed December 26 or 27 FIGURES IN BLACK With Salmon Background —Will Hold Blates Till After Xmas Mail Rush Rndijinapolis, Thd., Dec. I^4. —Indiana's 1921 automobile license plates will have black figures and letters with a salmon background, according to Ed. McClellan, director of the automoHie department of the secretary of state’s office. “We are already receiving the application of automobile owners and we will not be able to ship out any plates until after the Christmas rush, because the postofflee will be overflowed with Christmas mail.” said McClellan. “The license window will be opened on December 23 and all those who want to come to Indianapolis to get their licenses will be able to get them at that time. The others will be mailed on the 26th or 27th,” he said. The prices for the licnese plates have not increased and will not be increased, according to McClellan. Many applications have already been received by the department. ~MID-WEEK SERVICE A study of the “Acts of the Apostle” will be begun this evening at the mid-week prayer service at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Saunders will be the leader, and those who attend are 'invited to bring their Bibles and notebooks if they care to do so. This will be an excellent opportunity to make a fair study and get a firm grasp of one of the most important books of tho j Bible. The meeting will be held at the church, and will beging promptly at 7 o’odock.

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—" i PRESIDENT'S BROTHER- IN LAW TESTIFIES IN SHIPPING BOARD INQUIRY I I — xCT. ; ArWA ii ■ - i S?': ta I ■■ II '. ■< 1 W ■ j| fillip Jj R. Wjlmer Bolling, brother-in-law tc President Wilson and Treasurer of the United States shipping board, photographed today while testifying before the house committee investigating into the activities of the shipping board. Mr. Bolling was accused in recent testimony of having accepted a bribe in the awarding of a contract by the shipping board. THEYHOPEFOR PARTY HARMONY Governor-elect McCray Appeals to Party Members for Sound Legislation THE PARTY’S PLEDGE Must be Carried Out, Says McCray — Speakership Fight is Seen (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 15. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Party harmony, in the seventy-second general as sembly to convene next January was sought at a joint caucus of republican members of the house and senate here today. Governor-elect Warren T. McCray who joined Edward Wasmuth, republican state chairman in calling tlie meeting, addressed the legislators. He appealed to them to iron out conflicting views. Wasmuth and Lieutenant Gov-ernor-elect Emmett Branch made similar appeals. For the first time in a number of years the house and senate held a joint meeting and admitted newspape; men. This was in line with the announced “open door policy” of tho governor-elect and was voted unanimously. Separate meetings of the representatives and senators were held this afternoon at which each house is expected to select their leaders—the lower branch,‘their speaker and the senate members their president protem. In opening his brief talk McCray said that he has but one desire —to administer the affairs of the state in such a manner that he can retire from office with the affection and respect of the people. .“You were not called together in this meeting because I desired to ask you to do this. We are meeting simply to get acquainted and to establish confidence in one another." "I want this legislature to be marked by common sense. I want it to be characterized by the presentation of a few good bills and not by its many activities. I want statutes that will be a credit to the legislature. “Party pledges must be carried out. I want the party’s cooperation. We may differ but let us remember that the majority rules. Let us remember that we have a large responsibility and that me must meet it. We should carry out the pledges of the republican platform. Tho governor-elect asked the lawmakers tq prevent a last-minute congestion at this session. He warned of increased appreciations to be. .iskc.l for educational purposes and ho do- ; dared that more money is necessary I for this purpose. He also declared that while the law makers were grant(Continued on page six)

RUMBLE OF BREAK HEARD AT MARION Insurrection Among Republicans in Senate Comes to the Ear of Harding TRYING TO NIP IT Many Are Against Appointing Hoover to Cabinet— Coolidge Comes (By Raymond Clapper, United Press staff correspondent) Marlon. Ohio. Dec. 15.—(Special to Daily Democrat) Rumbles of possible insurrection among republican irreconsiliables in the senate were reaching President-elect Harding through various channels today. He may call some of their leaders to Marion shortly with a view to nipping any insurgent movement such as wrecked the Taft administration. Primarily the irreconciliables fear Harding is leaning too far in fa' or of the league of nations, according to advices reaching here. Among other sources of apprehen sion is the new cabinet and tlyr belief that Harding intends to appoint Herbert Hoover; another is he fear that ho is not planning a sufficiently progressive domestic programs. Harding is in closest touch with tho senate situation, often by leng distance telephone and knows of every shift in the line up there almost as soon as it occurs. Raymond Robins. Chicago, a progressive. was to be here today to lay before Harding tlie views of his old ring of the party, especially as to domestic legislation and tlie labor situation. Should his advice be acted upon there would be little complaint from the progressive republicans. Reports that Robins is being considered for secretary of labor were strengthened by his appearance here today He has always been friendly to irganized labor. Harding addresses a conference on child welfare here tonight. Tomorrow Governor Calvin Coolidge comes and Friday Harding will see W. .1. Bryan. Senator New, Indiana and Chairman Will Hays of the republican national committee. He appeared 'o be optimistic today regarding tlie conferences held so far. They indicated, he said, that it will not be as difficult to reach a common ground as some had thought. ELECT OFFICERS J. E. Anderson Chosen as Master of Masonic Lodge for the Ensuing Year INSTALL DECEMBER 28 Good Meeting Held Last Evening—Ten Applications Are Filed At the annual meeting of the Ma - sonic lodge, 471, Decatur, held last j evening officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: James E. Anderson — Worshipful Master. Glen Glancy—Senior Warden. John Dickerson —Junior Warden. A. D. Suttles —Treasurer. E. B. Adams —Secretary. J. T. Myers—Trustee. The installation will take place on the evening of December 28th unless this date is not satisfactory to tho new officials. Ten applications for membership | were filed and tho outlook for a pros , perous year for the lodge could not! be brighter. Other important business was transacted at last night’s | meeting. The lodge is one of tho strongest in the city. R. D. Myers is the retiring master. MRS. BOLLENBACHER DIES Mrs. Joseph M. Bollenbacher passed away at her home in Bluffton this morning, following a several weeks’ illness. A brother and sister reside j at Geneva. She was sixty-eight years old, and the following children survive: Homer Bollenbacher and Mrs. C. K. Foughty. Fort Wayne; I Mrs. A. C. Byles and Mrs. John Norton, Brackenridge, Texas. Brothers and sisters arc: E. C. Callihan, Geneva; Mrs. Lucia Pontius, Geneva; I C. C. Callihan. Seattle, Wash.; Mrs.' Belle Freece, Ohio; Mrs. Elida Snyder, Detroit. Funeral arrangements I have not yet been completed.

FORDS COLLIDE Two Ford cars, driven by Albert I Frauhiger and Fred Helmrich, figured Lin a collision last evening at 5:30 • o'clock on the Preble-Magley pike, near Magley. Ilelmrick was alone ami was driving west when he met the ' Frauhiger ear, occupied by Albert and Ed. Frauhiger and Dr. Younkin. Neither man was injured beyond a few bruises and scratches. Botli Fords ' were pretty’badly battered. The Frauhfger car was upset, the two front wheels broken oiY, Hie front axle and fenders bent. Tlie Helmrick machine had a broken front wheel, a bent radius rod. and a battered left fender. The bright lights of each car is given ' as (lie cause, both men "hugging" tlie center of tlie road too closely. TRY TO SAVE BOY I The Indiana Service Star Legion Seeks Clemency for Jesse Walker I IS SENTENCED TO DIE On February 3, 1921 at Sing Sing—lmplicated in a Murder (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Dec. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A petition seeking clemency for Jesse Walker, Indiana youth sentenced to die in Sing Sing for the murder of a Brooklyn candy merchant, was on its way to the governor and the board of pardons of New York state today. It "as in the form of a resolution adopted by the Indiana Service Star Legion and said in part: “We women relatives of men who served in the world war feel that four years service for his country should count for something in ameliorating the severity of this man’s sentence.” Walker is to die in the, electric chair Feb. 3, 1921, for the murder of Adam Wolchak, of Brooklyn. On ’March 11, 191'J, Walker and two other men. all deserters from tlie navy, tried to rob Wolchak’s candy store. One of them remained outside the store, while Walker and the other entered. When Wolchak showed resist ence they both fired. Mrs. Anna Walker, mother of tho condemned boy of 19 years, lives in Evansville. She is planning to go to New York to plead for him and while there she will be a. guest of tho Brooklyn Service Star Legion. OPEN UNTIL EIGHT I The clothing stores of the city will be open until 8 o’clock in the evening, starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 16, and remain open in tho evening until December 24. All clothing stores will be closed all day ChrisI mas and New Year’s days. . +++++ + + + + + AGAINST BONUS BILL 44- AT PRESENT TIME + •i 4- Washington. Dec. 15. - ISpecial 44* to Daily Democrat)—Granting of 44 1 a soldier bonus at present would 44* inflict a great hardship on tax- 44* payers, Senator McCumber of 44- the senate committee, declared 4> 4' today. 4- Tlie fight to have tlie senate 4- . 4- adopt the bonus act passed by the 44 1 house last session was opened 44" today before the senate finance •!• 4- committee by representatives of 44’ world war veterans. 4•s’ A decision on the bonus will be 4* 4> reached at this session of con- 4< 4- gress, McCumber predicted. 4* 4* “I have no doubt congress oven- + ; 4' tually will grant a liberal bonus 4 1 to veterans,” said McCumber, 4’ |4> "but the principal question now is 44> whether it. would be wise to grant 4> 14> it at tlie present time. + 4" “We are now providing for tlie 4’ 4- war disabled,” he said. 4 1 m|j ' r J 4/ /A EdSft ' Eta HEALTHY NEW YEAR

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ROTARY NIGHT A GREAT SUCCESS A Hundred Per Cent Attendance Greeted Pompeo Coppini and Other ROTARY SPEAKERS Excellent Talks Made—Visitors Liked “Pep” — A Christinas Box Filled Last night was Rotary night for the Decatur Rotarians and with a hundred per cent attendance at. the luncheon and the entertainment that . followed, no meeting was ever marked by such a degree of enthusiasm, good fellowship spirit, and interest as that displayed by the boys last evening. Every one, even tho visitors agreed that It was “tip top.” I The distinguished guests of the I club were Rotarians I’onipeo Cop pini. noted and famed sculptor of I Chicago; John Mitchell, “Tony" Heit ' and Charles Dickmeyer of Fort Wayne. Mr. Gubalke, formerly of Oakland, California, and a former Rotarian was also a guest. The Rotarians fend their guests met at the library at six forty-five and at seven o’clock marched to the “Eats" restaurant where a delicious chicken dinner was served by Rotarian Raymond Harting. The menu included "buttermilk fed” chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing salad, jello dessert, cake and coffee, and last but not least, good ten cent smokes. Hack at the library at eight o’clock, President Wai Wemhoff. who we think ia the best president in Indiana, took the chair and greeted his guests and announced that the meeting would be turned over the educational committee composed of A. D. Suttles, Mart Worthman and O. L. Vance, who presided during the evening. Mr. Vance called on “Tony" Heit to give his talk. ’Toney” stated that he was glad to come to Decatur, but that he could not make a speech, but said all kinds of nice things about the Rotary club and praised the high ideals for which the club stood for. He stated that Chas. Dickmeyer, his partner, was tho speech-maker of the crowd and stepped from the platform to give way to him. Rotarian Dickmeyer made a good talk, stating the ideals of Rotary could bo practiced in business ami that those who lived up to the ethics of Rotary would be better citzens, better business men. He showed what improvements had been made throughout tho world in the way of doing business by credit, which is merely a trust placed in your customer. Rotary believes in fellowship and the same principles can apply. Rotary, he said, quoting President Ifickford of Indianapolis. is not a commercial organization. Through some mistaken idea a number of the clubs in the state think that they as clubs should get back of ever ymovenient. As clubs they should not, but as individuals, should lend tlieir support to every good and worthy cause, whicli in ninetenths of the cases they could. 1 know that every Rotarian in Decatur is individually back of every good movement and enterprise that helps to promote the welfare of tlie city. Tlie Rotary club does not want any honor or praise for doing things. That’S not its purpose. It’s aim is to make better citizens and to create an unselfish feeling among tlieir competitors and citizens. His talk was very interesting and full of good thought. Pompeo Coppini. the noted sculptor, was then asked to take the platform. An applause followed as he stepped to the platform and his first words were in comment of tlie decorations in the room, which brought much laughter. i’onipeo Coppini who was born in Italy, coming to this land of the free and tlie brave lias made a great success in his profession. He stated that his subject was “Art.” Art, he said, has not got tlie place it should have in America. Art itself can mould a nation. Take for instance in tlie olden times. Before the art of printing was founded the church used art to create reverence for the Holy Image and images sacred to tlie church. The Greeks used it as well as the Romans. Even during tlie world war art was used quite extensively in creating sentiment for Liberty loans. Red Cross and the soldiers. He advocated the building of monuments in this country, beautiful homes and buildings, public display of pictures and drawings. These (Continued on page six)