Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 4 January 1921 — Page 1

ilunie XIX. Number 3.

CONGRESSMEN INVOLVED IN BIG BOOT(EGGING RING

MEN UNDER ARREST CONFESS THAT ! GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND DOSI CHESSMEN ARE ALSO ENGAGED IN A ! BIC MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS.

(United Press Service) K Chicago. .Tan. 4 (Special to Dailj . D :■ omit) — Tluff two congres aum ■Bevr'il government officials nn< Satan y prominent men are backers o’ at-* huge bootlegging ring engaged ii 4 million dollar business was alh-gei tr. confessions of several men unde) arrest here today. E According (4 the confessions ob Shined by Federal Prohibition Com missionor Fraijk D. Richardson, the BHEvo congressmen used their influenc* fain obtaining the release of several thousand of whiskey. Tift 3|ing. it was said, operated from Chi ■)ago, New York and Jersey City. I A complete set of rubber stampHMrith the of Richardson Mknd eastern prohibition directors waStop norted uncovered as well as a eodt MPwhich members of the ring used t< with each other. I The word “riot” was used in referKerne to Richardson; “flour” meant ©distillery; and “delay" meant collectBor of internal revenue, Harry Mager F Two of the men under arrest were of a New York private de Kective agency. They gave their Knamls as John Costello and Janies ■Shea, the latter said to be a partner Kot Shea & Martin. 1415 Broadway, ■ New York. Papers found on them contained ■ the name of one of the congressmen ■said to be a member of the ring. Richardson plans to obtain war ■ rants for members of the ring to■day. He has laid the facts before U ■S® Attorney Charles F. Clyne. Clyne ■ assigned two of his assistants to aid E Richardson. Richardson declared profits of tin ■ ring runs into millions of dollars and B expressed the belief that further ar- ■ rests today will clear up the source I of the liquor supply which has flood I ed New York Atena Chicago. NURSES TO MEET The district meeting for the I nurses of Dist. No. 1 will be held ! January 8, 1921, at the Lutheran lies | pital at Fort Wayne, the meeting ts !' begin at 2 p. m. All of the nurses [ in this locality are Invited to attend The notice is sent out by 1. M Garard, secretary, of the district or ganization.

filed his bond __ I ft Wfc * WM *• [Frank Mclntosh, recently appoint ed county councilman to succeed Ernst Conrad, who became county commissioner January 1, filed bond and oath of office with County Auditor Martin Jaberg Monday. • _! CHAPTER MEETS TONIGHT The Decatur Chapter will meet this evening at 7:30 and all members are urged to be present. This is tl.l first meeting of the‘ new officers and efforts to make the Chapter grow during the year will be made. There is much work ahead and members should show an interest. WEEK OF PRAYER A splendid meeting was held at the Baptist church Monday evening in observance of the week of prayei, and a good attendance was realized. Rev. Haney, of the Evangelical church, was leader, his subject being “Thanksgiving and Confession." The meeting this evening will be at the Evangelical church, Rev. O. E. Miller, of the Baptist church, leader, the subject ’ being “The Church I nivei sal.” The service will be held ttt 7:30 o’clock. Come sing and pray. The program for the week is outlin ed by the federal church council oi the churches of Christ in America. « THE WEATHER FORECAST * *++++ + + + + Generally fair tonight and Wednes day; colder Wednesday.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT £ e ■ Ift

WOULD RILL THE RESERVE BANK > Stormy Fight Looms Up Over Proposal to Establish Centralized Bank TO REFLATE OTHERS o I Leaders Seek the Support of President-elect Harding—prastic Change (By Raymond United Press staff c»rresifondent ) • Mill ion. ,l?in.., I (tyeqiat to i Daily Democrat) —A stormy; I partisan light early in the Harding administration ovtr the proposed establishment of I a centralized bank of United States to Replace Jhe present | federal reserve banks, was indicated here M>day 9 when it be-1 [came Known that republican! leaders were laying plans Io raise this issue soon. Leaders have already sought the support of the ? president-elect plan to make the creation of a central bank one of the achievements of the next administration if Harding will consent to* making the fight. Indications are t!?e proposal is being | seriously considt here® although Senator Hindi: - ,is foll«v,ing custom of saying nSthing until he studied the reaction of public sentiment. It was Jsignific*nt. however, that 9Mnat°o%Curtis, republican sena» ; whijJ* should inftwdiately following a lengthy confercno with l.irding, announce the intention 4>f offering amendments to the federal reserve ■ act. These, he sqgjl. would be designed to wipe out “the existing twelve g-o gional Ininks and substitute one cen tral bank with branches located at widely separated points, ENGINEER IS HERE

Trying to Work Out Plans for Improved Conditions at the Sugar Factory THE BEST IN COUNTRY Bierce & Greeley ol (. hicago Superintending the Present Investigation A representative of the Pierce & a Greeley engineering firm of Chicago, one of the greatest •engineering organizations in the world, is now care- ■ fully going over the facts and conditions at the Decatur plant of the Holland-St. Louis sugar factory, to solve if pqgO<s tft» annoying problem concerning the draimge of the plant and ascertaining the facts as to the charges that this is a cause for polluting the water in tire St. Marys river to such an extent that the fish are. destroyed A report will be made shortly together with recommendations and the sugar company will act promptly upon that report, making any improvements feasible. Pierce & Greeley have charge of the sewerage of Chicago and are recognized .lexers in their line. They have served as engiheers for the local plant tor three or four years past. Besides ■ these experts, the company has had ' the services of a number of other leading engineers, government experts and .state men and are doing every thing possible to co operate with the state and United States constarvation departments Soil conditions here make the work a real engineering problem.

ct»- ' j , v DAatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening,January 4, 1921.

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WEDDING ’ TODAY Miss Victoria Ulma# and Joseph Heimann 9 Took life Vows This Morning® At st.®mXrys church • Wedding Dinner and Reception at Bride’s Home—© Will Live on the Fann * « ©e » The* marriage of Miss Victoria Ulman and Mr. JqsepHßHeimann w*s solemnized this morning at the ®St. JosepA’s Catholic church, at o'clock, file Rev Father Seimetz officiating.’ The bridal party marched to thSaltar Odelia played theftvedding march.® ® The bi ide and her maid. Miss Amelia Ulman. h®r sister, looked very { pretty in suits of blue, with ggorgette' blouses, bk »k hats and white gloves. bride carried a brides roses, and her maid a bouquet ofecarEach carried a p*tyerbook. Herman Heimann, the groom's brother. was best man. ® ® Following® tlje ceremony tj'.e party, went to Pne home of the bride's parents, s<jjtKiwest of the city where a wedding dinner and reception* was given to sixty quests. q, The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor UlmanFand is welßknown to & large circle of friends in this city and Washington township where she has lived all her life. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heimann, and'is one of the fine young meii. parish. known to many, and the many friends of e the couple will hasten to extend congratulations and best wishes. They will live on a farm south of the city, their home being already* prepared for their occupancy. The Rotary club will meet this evening at the central school building at seve no’clock. Members are requested to he present. » ■. 4. CHEAP-SKATES * + 4" + Washington. Jan. 4. — (Special 4 •fr to Daily Democrat) — Requests 4- * for a $50,000 appropriation to pay •> ❖ expenses of the Harding inaug- ❖ •S" uration ceremonies at he capital ❖ today through the senate into a * 4> fervent of argument which, at one 4? 4» time theratened tn end in a limi- •!- <• tation of the inauguration cere- + rnony entirely. * 4» It was suggested that Harding 4 4> be given fifty tents to pay the no- 4‘ 4» tary public for administrating the + ♦ constitution alone and that his 4 4> inauguration be limited to that. F + After two hours’ debate the + + senate today decide how <■ F much to spend cn the tnaugura- * •F tion. A resolution appropriating + •F the money as the expense of the 4 ceremonies at the capital intro- "F + duced by Senator Knox as chair- -F 4> man of the congressional inaug- •> + ural committee went over until to- + + morrow. ■*'

BAC|£ HOME AND CHEERFUL United ©tess S©rwce) Baltimore, Jam 4. —(Special to Daily Democrat Cardinal, according to a report issued >y his sectary© suffered no ill effects from i the journey from the home of Uobert ! T. Shriver at Union Mills, to his resifc dence here g (Father «g.id thd* I#©late Slept verwtfbll was much" today© The cardinal, wasfe /said, has been cheerful sftce©he ari rived home. _ © ® „ • g .... * ,® MR. LAUGHLIN \ HAS RESIGNED © cs?'-'’ Superintendent of Cotinty * Infirmary Resigns Eftec,Jo @ tive March the First * e o • SUCCESSOR APPOINTED « . °* ” / Harry P. Lafountaine of Hartford Township Will Succeed Mr. Laughlin© " s & © y “©•Martin Laughlin who afor the past ten years has been the capable and efficient siperintendenle of the County Infirmary has resigned, his resignation becoming effective March 1. 1921. The board of coun®- commissioners accepted his resignation and appointed Harry P. I of Hartford township to succeed him. Mr. Laughlin, who with wis wife and family have supervised the man agement of the county infirmary for aw-aS : j ■ times rendered valuable service. The : inmates always speak well of the ' 1 treatment accorded them by the suI perintendent and his ©wife and the county commissioners have always i been pleased with the way Mr. Laughlin managed tlfings about the farm. Within the last few years Mr. Laughlin has built up quite a farm and the annual inventory taken Ast Monday shows that there was over $12,000 worth of personal property on j the place, including live stock, grain, ; farming implements and machinery. 1 It was stated that Mr. and Mrs. I Laughlin would move to this city after the first of March and retire ’ from active work. Tn behalf of the citizens of this city we a most 1 cordial welcome to them. 1 The commissfoners were very for--1 tunate in securing such a capable 1 man as Mr. Lafountaine jjo succeed Mr. Laughlin. The new superintendent. is Well known in this county ■ and is a profeinont’%n<Wrogressivc farmer of Hartford township. He will , assume his new duties March first , and will no doubt continue to manage the county infirmary in as effl- , cient way as it has been managed in , the past. , Mr. Laf&tmtaine assisted Mr. , Laughlin on many occasions in the , management of the infirmary and is well qualified for the place. He was recommended to the county commis I . sioners. . Contract for Supplies The commissioners awarded the following contracts “for supplies at • (Continued on page three)

T S«OWS A DECLINE © «£* . Messrs. .John StevenH Wil- 1 ' liam® Butler File Recoct oil Personal Property ©< ~ ® AT THE COUNTY FARM Total is More «Than Tw<» - Thousand Dollars Less Than Shown Last Year. © • As required «>y law, the annual in--40 O ventory personr.y property at the county farm. vvjO; me©. ®ye®terday bv Afi'. John Rex and Mr. i s • \\ illiam®Butler, aftconipenjfd by ComgiissiigiPrs Schwartz, Owens Conand®Heftry B. Heller, c unty attorney. o ® e 90 < ®The signs of tjie time© are shown by © the fact tfiat the total appraisfmer is more than tv>o thousand dollars less year, e the figures as „an- “ nounced W©9g;* 9 a 1921.0 I L?ve |toek .. *$ 4,94(1.50 T 3,5i9.0() * Grai® iiay, etc. . Produce, * ©sup- °o »0»» •pligs, o ete 1,49t.80.® 0 Household goods 1.509.50 1,584.10 I Clothing ®..?® 176.50 SiscqJlan.'GU.;®. 8*0.25 Farm implements 2.186.0(U, "e 1,787.50 *• e 9 . Tota(j ...•©.s 15.f79.30 $12.542.H> the quantity bi®h&tl’t’r, the pi?sen* value.®makes the difference ® the figßres. • o V INSTALLATION IN TWO WEEKS The installation of (He Knights of I Columbus officers will take place on Monday evening, January 17th. District Deput'- Byron Havs of Fort 9 Wayne being unable to get evening. The new officers took their offices las t. Novebmer. At. the nmotini® • « ® last evening the councd voted to buv one of the health bonds. Other business matters were discussed and' 1 acted upon. tS 0 * NEAR EAST RELIEF The schools of the county, and also the Sunday schools, under the direction of C. O. of Berne. Sunday school director of the Near East campaign, wilt make a special . effort, to secure a large contribution' for the work of the committee, and it is expected tlSet neat sum may be realized in this way for the starving children in the stricken countries. DIES IN MICHIGAN Mrs. Albert* Bracht died Sunday afternoon at her homo in Midland, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Bracht moved to Midland from Decatur some time ago. Mr. Bracht was born and raised in Kirklanfl township, this county, and they lived on West Monroe street previous to going to Michigan. Mrs. Bracht was born in Germany. The cause of her death, and funeral i details were not learned here today.' but it is thought the body will be”! brought here.

COMMISSIONERS. NAME. ... • TRUSTEES FOR HOSPITAL —Mam——ma —m— jRA £OCO SELECTIONS ARE MADE-ONE ' WOMAN ON BOARD—HOSPITAL TO . BE BUILT ON COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS • ‘ -ENTIRE TRACT DONATED,

MUCHINTEREST ' IS MANIFESTED a ® ® ~ Mafly Investigating Assessments for Proposed Wabttshißiver Improvement ’ i a i 0 ® 0 JOHN BROWN cHERE © ° i Ceyl<?n e Mfui t& •> Woiddo <Jet a Hard Old Bump ( ° <» • o ithi^ I ’leading citizens o of tjat section I and a large land owner,* vMks® in I>-T Tatur looking aftgr his jiieife ' estst’piertaining to the gjopoS’d W# bash river tfredge. ° His assAtsment :th iileik S»s"tc week is 2122,500 a»d« -»lyle Mr. Brgwn favors Jne nnprov%mc«it fe d<*»s not of coyse fav-1 ! or confiscation. ° He ®v«as upt a peti-, ’! flonc» and dijf laved - while hi? ke|ievtes o tfte o improvement lean be°madeoin%uoh a way°as c t<PreI claim much l;<»ul $n tjie c! jtoutlicpart ot | county,yie feete c th»t the asses* n-ent is c high- e °'= %•’’ ! ® Jfcfhy people .ire now calling 011110 county cask’s ®offit» Its securg the amoutit* of tjheie It is 1 ijient would “cost •!*•’ c»u#t> a boa* flso,«)i®. sinew the pjans o provide f<»j •a I brides D couhty o roads® which £ouet? The 0 rivßr. o In seAmal %wvnslfips orgaglzM effort Jo Secure °.sc%-@nstr*tors i.s bci»g made tho fight wi# 11 s io a Q finish. file o fact t»it the “Ohio assessment i« but '*?15,0(ltl as. to fe«’l* a millSn dolors*, in 4dam« cou«y al«i*-, whe* the fttprovement Really givgs The Ohio land I*,wrier an o»t?et rajlter rfhan those t >;!jere,ois causing much (Continued on psge three) IN AWAL MEET ® a, 0 Members of American Legion Wil! ElelV" Officers ' A CHICKEN .DINNER e © Will be Served Ladies’ iUixiliary—L. R. Gignilliat Wil be Here »a »® — a — The members of *the 'Aim ricmt I.egiiflt are planning on a vsry inf®,fc , . .11 being the annual election of oflieerr-, the meeting be held in the Mbdcroom at the K. of P. home. The legion meeting will begin proniptlj at "tlbtV o’clock, and members are requested to be there at time so that tho bus irn’3B may be with des patch. Following the meeting in the lodge j room the L dLes' \iixiliarjS) to the Legion will serve a chicken dinner to! ‘he veterans of the Civil, the Spanish-American war, and the world war, whether yon are nienirlbrs of tho legion or not. H i: e-J?'" led that al,out 125 will be present, few special guests. -j The department commander, L. 11. '’.ignilliai, aiipi I n.iegt of the ver Military academy, will be present and give tin address following the thn tier, after which a smoker and social good time will be enjoyed. Mrs. Gig niljiat. may accompany her husband to this city atid be a guest of the members of the auxiliary. Weedan Koontz returned yesterday '.from Bolivar where he spent New i Years with his mother.

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** Trustees for County Hospital; A. J. Smith, Decatur. Frank Heiman, Washington twp. Ed. M. Ray, Berne. ° * •’ Mrs. Clara B. Anderson, Genaua?’ > li ' The county commissioners, Robert | Schwartz, president, Grant Owens and Ernst iguning appointed above named .icrsons as trfttees * | to sShervise the building of the county. •Tiospitaf in this °city. The appointc © ; were made with the unanimous ®<pnsent*of the commissioners, and no o | the public, the taxpayers and HWa.se interested in theUuilding of the will fcmeur ip the splendid c electii jis made by the board. A. J. oSmith fs member of the board Rht* 3 city o of Decatur. He is one 'iof the 9 best in the county amt evsrybody knows Uiut he is ex«4lc»tl°* qualify! for the pla<?e. o Fraukollein.n is one <g the progrescsiveo :jul industrious farmers of township. betweeiP „ Decatur atf?P’Monroe, and will prove . ooT valuable astistanctflo the board. I OQ ~ *0 Q Io E* M. Ray li’.<’» at Heme and is O Og o 9 e a man of good business He iis tho manageroof the A. S J. Moser eonvpttiy ofgthat place. Ford deters i amd gar*ge men. u . © IQ W ti- « Mrs. Clara B. Anderson of Geneva sea ©wighter of Hon. S. W. Hale, at trustee of one of the state o © institutions.and is well known over the °She is a woinun of good busI ineSs judgment aiuLwill without doubt • 0 w - a valuable member of tne bo;mi. • Fair Gr:»nds As Site. > o Cl cO ▼he <<ollll*l® commissioners ordered thas the 9 hc*pit?il be built on the •ountv fair %rourWs,©so*th of the f-ity,® ooeoc, w ” . O , they d<si£t”ni, this entire of cdtnpw.i*ng twenty aejes purigise.® It wjll be up so theotrustees to select the extfet spot \siere the hospital \?ill st&id. This itiyt of ground is excellently !<«%ted for that purpose, 9s high and is beautifully Riaded wi n trees. is an .deal spot and the to be action in this matter. 0 0 0 W n at (Restrictions Are. T). law governing the building ot comity hospitals provides That not ni.re than two persons of the utime political ft named as trustees, t?iat not more than two Biall live in the city in whlt-h the hospital is built not be appointed. The trustees apftiointgd are Aempt from these restrir w tio»- and gjvery one ofgjhe four !|jer:;oof the board will ne able to® I qualify. “ Length of Terms. The trustees were apointgl for one, i two, three and*foijr years, the trustees to loFMftich mem j her would serve for one, two. three [or four years. At the first meeting®! Hhe trustees this matter will pjjjbably be decided. Meet Within Ten Days. ( The commissioners ordered tha4 tne trustees shall within ten days from today and qualify by taking the oath of civil officers and organize as I a board of hospital trustees by the I election of such one as 1 s< cretin y and by the election of such other officers as they may deem necessary. It was further 'Ordered by the -board of commissioners that each of said trustees be and is hereby required to give bond in the. amount of SI,OOO. ©Comity Attorney Henry B. I Heller stated ftiat he would notify the trudecs of their selection today and ask them to meet on Saturday or Monday. The Treasurer of Board. The commissioners ordered that the treasurer of Adams ’county shall be the treasurer of said board of trustees and that he shall receive and pay out all monies under the control of said hoard or trustees as ordered by it. a'l as provided by law. They Must Agree. (Continued on page three)