Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 13 January 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 11.

A LOVING CUP GIVEN AS PRIZE Old Adams County Bank Makes Fine Donation to the Poultry Association FOR THE BEST PEN Shown in All Varieties— Pumphrey Jewelry Store Gives Fine Umbrella Interest in the coming poultry show to be given February 1 to 5 is in creasing every hour, and the mating ers of the show were elated today to receive from the Old Adams County bank a silver loving cup and thirty six gold, silver and bronze medals, to the value of $75. which are to be given as prizes for winners in the! show. The cup will be given for the best pen shown in all varieties, and it I will no doubt bring to the show the; best birds raised in a radius of sev- ' eral miles of Decatur. The medals will be given for the first, second and third pens in each variety, and also the first, second and third best ears of corn in each variety exhibited. The cup and meals are on display in the window at the Pumphrey jewelry store, where they are attracting considerable attention. There will also bo several other prizes given by the association. The Pumphrey jewelry store has given the association a fine sls gold mounted umbrella as a prize, and the association has decided to give this to the man or woman who has the best display in the show. Many poultry fanciers are becoming interested, and it is probable this will I be the best show pulled off in this part of the state during the present winter season. The corn growers oi the county are also interested, ami many have signified their willingness to co-operate and make the show a success. The exhibitors of the corn will come in for a share of the spr | dal prizes, and anyone having corn which they think is a good sample of I the varieties named in the catalog. I which will be ready for distribution in a few days, are requested to bring I it in. Any inquiry will be promptly , answered by Mr. N. O. Groves at the" hardware store, or by Mr. F.en Shroyer, superintendent of the show. OPERATION SUCCESSFUL

Mr. H. Winings, of Means, Ohii, i who was operated upon Wednesday afternoon at the Monroe hospital for relief from a serious attack of appendicitis, is reported today as getting along nicely. The surgeans found a gangrenous affection, and delay in the operation would undoubtedly have proven fatal, they state. Mr. W.nings is a student in the auction school, Uld with his family, which consists of the wife and two children, had been doing light housekeeping nt Adams and Eleventh streets. ♦ * * + **♦*+*****++ ♦ TODAY IN CONGRESS + +++++<•++ + + + + ** + * Senate. Finance committee begins hearings on soldier bonus bill. Interstate commerce committee continues hearings cn further suspension of section 10 of the Clayton act. Appropriations qommittee considers sundry civil bill. Immigration committee hearings on (i immigration suspension bill. t House. Expected to pass legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. Judiciary committee opens healings on bill of Representative Edmunds, Pennsylvania, to allow sale of liquor on ships flying American flag. Minneapolis bankers give agricultural committee their views on grain control legislation. Appropriation -sub-comimttees con sider army, navy" deficiency, rivers and harbors and agricultural appropriation bills. Shipping board committee continues investigation of board. Aviation sub-committee resumes hearings. Admiral Washington appears before naval affairs committee on size of navy during next year. Ways and means committee continues hearings on metal tariffs. * *♦***♦♦♦♦* ***** ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST * ♦*********♦+♦♦*♦ Snow probably tonight and Friday, warmer tonight.

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falls down cellar '9< Mrs. Jennie Furman, former Deca, j tur lady, who hud intended coming here today for a short visit, fell down [ the cellar steps at her home in Marion, i'lhio, this morning and fractured her I left wrist. The injury, while not of a serious nature, is nevertheless quite painful, and Mrs. Fuhrman's many [ friends hope for her a speedy recov- ! cry. MIUSSWILI BE IN THE DRIVE Terrific Drive Will be Made Along the Russian Boundary Line in the Spring AGAINST BOLSHEVIKI The Troops Will Rally to Rumania’s Cause—Big Operations Planned iRy Edwin Bullinger. United Press, staff correspondent) Paris. Jan. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —More than 3,000.000 men will he thrown into fighting along the Russian boundary early this spring, according to information given out by French military experts j here today. Their advices indicate I the fighting front, will extend from ’ 200 to 250 miles. The bolshevik! are expected to [ launch several major spring drives, ; the French authorities said. Meet- I ing them will lie troops from several : Balkan states rallying in support of Rumania, Zecho-Slovakia, Poland and perhaps the border states which ’ Russia wishes to reclaim. The military strength of the conntries expected to enter the fighting is: Russia 1.000.000 men, Poland 1,000.000 men. Rumania 500,000 men. Baltic states 200,000 men. Military experts agree that the 1,OOO.OUO men expected from Poland (Continued on page eight) YOU ARE INVITED — To Attend the “Black Bread” Luncheon at Indianapolis Jan. 17th $lO 0 PER P L ATE

Is the Minimum Fee— Hoover Will he There— Proceeds for Starving Invitations have been received by a number of Adams county people and club organizations, among them being the Rotary club, to attend the “Black Bread" luncheon to be held January 17th at the Claypool hotel, Indianapolis, at which time Hebert Hoover will tell of the sufferings of the millions of poorly fed and starving children of eastern and central Europe. A minimum fee of SIOO.OO per plate will be charged for the luncheon and the proceeds used in helping these children. Some time ago a similar luncheon *as held in New York City and the minimum price per plate was $2,000.00. The following article is sent out by the Hoover European Relief Council, in which an invitation is extended to Adams county people to attend: Herbert Hoover, one if the world s greatest humanitarians ,is coming to Indiana with a personal message in behalf of 3,500,000 babies of eastern and central Europe who are actually dying of starvation and whom no power can save except the power ol American dollars. Mr. Hoover will tell of the work being done by the eight great relief organizations, which he is directing. He will tell of the tragic need for immediate action—and will give an accounting of the work that, so far has been done. A “black bread” luncheon, with a minimum foe of SIOO a plate, has been arranged for Monday noon. January 17th, at the Claypool hotel, at which time Mr. Hoover will speak. Not only to honor this noted man, but ft) hear and h( ?ed his appeal the greatest mercy plea of this generation, as ho i. )Uts it—-it is expected that the capacity of the hotel dining room will be i taxed. It is right, and proper that the entire (Continued on page eight)

FIRE DAMAGES PRESIDENTIAL YACI|T. I • _ J ■ ■ ——< ■ ■ ~—~~ i I I I I* i /Jr ft • t i I / i ~ r W-3 ! '/ s' I I i z ' //,/ p 4 . ■$ * I'l '■ dtt J' ” I / 'I I '♦ ' • t / TZ-Mt. ■ ' ■ I • : 'A' * FfwKsWf Ok v i-> . .4 Several staterooms and the messroom of the presidential yacht Mayflower were burned out today while the yacht was tied up to her dock at the Washington Navy Yard. The origin of the fire has not yet been determined. The blaze was extinguished before it reached the state dining room and the president's quarters.

AS BAD AS EVER Mrs. Harrington Sobs Because Husband Will Not Become An Evangelist ERNIE IS A BAD MAN She Says — Will Continue Her Fast and Prays For a New Light (United Press Service) Danville, 111., Jan. 13. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Airs. Sadie Harrington. disconsolate because her husband, Ernie, lias not become an evangelist in the Church of God after her fast of forty-six days, burst forth in tears tedav and prayed that she be told what else to do to save his soul. Ernie still holds out in his sinful way Oh. Lord, tell me what else 1 may do to make him see the light," was her tearful prayer, according to Sister Ada Peercy, nurse and worker in the Church oi God. “I’ve fasted forty-six days and Ernie is still as bad as ever." Mrs. Harrington told Sister Ada. “I am going to continue my fast until Ernie gives in our until I get another message from God. The Lord has fed me on spiritual manna this far and I know he will continue to care for me.” The fasting woman never feeling better since her fast than today, ac cording to sister Afla and other Church of God members who visited her. “It's a miracle how she stands it,” they said, "but look at Ernie, he's the one that looks bad.” They were right, too. for Ernie has a wane, worried and haunted look. TO INVESTIGATE KILLING (United Press Service) Shanghai. .lan. 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Admiral Glcaves, commanding the American Asiatic squadron, is scheduled io arrive here tomorrow aboard the destroyer llust from Manila, enroute to Vladivostok to the killing of Lieut. \V. H. Langdon. Langdon was killed Sunday while returning to his ship from a visit ashore. He was said to have been shot in the back by a Japanese soldier. BOOZE PRESCRIPTION DOCTORS ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION (United Press Set vice) Chicago, Jan. 13. —(Special to Daily Democrat) — The first campaign against misuse of prescriptions for booze by physicians, was under way today with twenty federal agents fftmt Washington investigating the issuance of excessive numbers of permits. Warrants for arrest of twenty doctors will be issued immediately, District Attorney Clyne announced, and an investigation will be condutced into prescriptions used by every doctor in the state. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Conner of Geneva were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Conner Wednesday evening.

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<«= 4. 4. <|> -J 4, -J, + HAILED AS CHIEF * 4. 4 + Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 13.— ♦ •b (Special to Daily Democrat' + 4 Will H. Hays, national republican <’ chairman, was hailed as the next d- postmaster general by three let 4- ter carriers who met him in the 4 fr corridor of the state house Iwre. ❖ 4 The mall men used to know Hays -J > when he was Indiana state chair * F man and had read reports that •> * he would hold the postal port- d d 1 folio in Harding's cabinet. d 1 d- Hays stopped off in Indianap- d d” ol's long enough to congratulate 4 d- Governor Warren T. McCray, re d* + publican, upon his recent inaup + + uration. Hays was in Sullivan. 4> d Ind., his home town, today. 4> 4^4.4>4*4'4*4>>J«4»4 >a F*>4*4*d' BOARD ELECTfON Decatur Industrial Association Will Elect Directors Next Monday Evening THE REPORT IS FILED By Nominating Committee Announcing Names of 18 to be Voted On The meeting of the Decatur Industrial association next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock will be of much interest because it is the annual meeting at which time will occur the election of the board of directors. The committee, consisting of W. Klepper, O. L. Vanccj, P. J. Hyland, Oscar Huffman and Lawrence Kleinhenz. named last Tuesday evening to nominate as many candidates as thev doomed advisable, have reported eighteen, from which list nine will be selected. Those suggested are the old hoard, H. L. Center, C. N. Christ "i, C. J. Lutz. F. M. Schirmeyer, J. Myers, J. 1... Kocher, H. J. Yager. ('. 5. Niblick and J. H. Heller and nine others, French Quinn, C. E. Bell, J. W. Tyndall, C. A. Dugan. T. J. Durkin. J. O. Sollemeyer, W. I’. Schrock. J. F. Arnold and J. W. Bosse. Ballets will be printed ana the members voting will strike off nine names, leaving those for whom they desire to cast their ballot. Several other important matters will be brought up and every citizen who is honestly for this community, is invited to attend the meeting. t> take part and to become a member of ue association. 4 > 4>4>4>4>4'4'4'4°4 > d*4*4 , 4 > 4' 4> LESS THAN HALF OF 4- * PEOPLE LIVE ON ROUTES * * •— * ■b Washington. Jan. 13. --(Special 4* 4* Daily Democrat)— Less than hali 4 * of the population of the United 4> 4> States live in rural territory, the 4 4 census bureau announced today. 4 4 The urban population is 51.4 4 4 per cent, of the total counting as 4 4 urban all who live in places of 4 4 2500 or more inhabitants, accord- 4 4 ing to the bureau. 4 444444444*4 + 4*4

THE SECOND TERM Semester Will Open Friday Afternoon in the Decatur Public Schools PROMOTE TO THE H. S. Twenty-nine Students Will be Transferred—Be at the School Building The second semester of the school year in the Decatur public schools will open tomorrow afternoon. Up until Wednesday noon the semi-an-nual examinations were held in the different grades and in the high school and the mid-year promotions will also take place tomorrow. Superintendent Martin Worthtnan announced this morning that twentynine pupils would be promoted from the eighth grade to the high school i and that promotions in the grades would also take place. The high school enrollment will be brought up to the 250 mark, with the entrance of the twenty-nine students. Superintendent Worthman made the following requests of the pupils: .Those in the eight ‘."A" class will meet at the Central building at one o’clock. The pupils in the Ist. 2nd, 3rd. sth and 6th grades will meet at their respective school buildings at 1:15 o'clock. Those in the 7th and Sth grades are requested to meet*at the Central building at 2:30 o’clock. Those children who are or will be ; six years of age by January 14th ( will go to their respective wards and ■ enter for the second semester. TIES AT PORTLAND A message received hero this afternoon informed relatives and friends of the death of Mrs. Doty a? Portion I. She was the mother of E. T. Dot,', well known here, and futieral sei v--1 es will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the E. T. Dot.', home in Portland. Decatur friends will attend the funeral. WILL CLOSE GREAT LAKES NAVAL STATION Chicago. Jac. 13.-—(Special to Daily Democrat) —-Several hundred workmen at tlic Great Lakes Naval tra ; n-| ing station here have been discharge 11 and arrangements made to close the station June 30. according to reports' here today. Closing of the training school will be in line with (he navy’s retrenchment policy, according to the reports. FOUND NOT GUILTY Jefferson, Wis., Jan. 13. —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Patrolman Matthew Lynaugh was found not guilty by a jury in court here today, of murder"ifig !CarJ Jandfirff, a Unliversity of Wisconsin student. Lynaugh shot and killed Jandorff during the cap-burning celebrations at the university. The students stole a barber pole apd when the patrolman protested, a quarrel 1 followed. During the quarrel the shooting occurred. Lynaugh said it was unintentional.

’ ARE’»• I. LING PICTURES Members of the Winonu club of t' ' i Presbyterian church urc selling phoItos of the church, which were taken dining the recent, snow by Mr. Star- ■ nt md v< ■«!-1. The pivtur j are sold, mounted or unmounted, or. [with frame if desired, and natural or water colors. The profits derived from the sale of these pictures will go to provide a fund to send 11 elm Winona conference next summer. MR. IGLEHEART ARRIVES TODAY One of Country’s Greatest Hog Sale Auctioneers Takes Up Duties at THE AUCTION SC HOOL [Conducts Catalog Sale— Cols. Hull, Gartin and Perdue Worked in Ring Interest among the students of the I Reppert School of Auctioneering I was given another boost today, with , the arrival here from his home at [ Elizabethtown, Ky., of Col. H. L. [igleheart, without a doubt the great- | est auctioneer of pure bred hogs the ; world has ever produced, and his enthusiasm and “pep" was soon instilled in the fifty-five students at the school, in the catalog sale he conducted during the afternoon in the sale ring at the Bellmont park. Assisting him in the ring were Cols. Hull. Perdue and Gartin. and the students at the school were in the midst of a real, high class, pure ! bred stock sale, and the experience thus gained is invaluable to them. Mr. Igleheart made his start in the auction field from the very bottom, of the ladder, and it has always been one of his pleasures to lend a helping hand to any beginner, having in i mind the hardships that he endured while fighting his way to the top. He has thousands of friends over the country who haye been won to him (Continued on page eight) WILL BE MANAGER * Roy Gaunt Accepts a Position With international Realty & Reporting Co. WILL LOCATE OFFICES In This City—Has Selected Amos Hirschy to Act as Dis Deputy in Berne Mr. Roy I). Gaunt has accepted a position with the International Realty and Reporting company, as 'manager for Jay and Adams counties. The company has offices in Dallas. Texas; Dayton. Ohio; Chicago, 111., ami Fort Wayne. Mr. Gaunt will open a clearing house in Decatur as soon as suitabh office rooms can be secured, and has named Mr. Amos Hirschy of Berne as a deputy manager for I term' and vicinity. The company deals in real estate, personal property, live stock, bonds, or personals to the amount ot five hundred dollars, and will mean i that parties who list their property | wilh this concern will have a ready | . ale for same, in a secret way, if desired. Mr. Gaunt is one of the hustling j young men of the city and county and [ will make good in the new field. For; several months he has been engaged in the furniture business in Ohio City. I disposing of his interests there some j time ago. anil since the death of ills ; father, Ola Gaunt, of St. Mary's town-' ship, has been looking after the interests of the estate. The concern he will represent is one of the most reliable in the country, as the National Trade Guide, in th? hands of almost evyry business man will show. Mr. Gaunt will advertise in the col limns of the Daily Democrat, and the public is requested to watch these columns for his announcements. K. OF P. MEETING i Regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge will be held this evening at the home, and it,is desired that every member who can attend will do ) There is business of importance at this time, and the opinion and cooperation of all is desired. There will be third rank work. Comb. GC. C.

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ON THEIR FlftST JUNIET TRIP Legislators Visited Terre Haute and Purdue University This Afternoon TWO SPECIAL CARS A Few Remained in Capital —Planning Third Trip to Calumet Region (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 13. — (Spe- ! ciul to Daily Democrat) Two special I interurban cars today carried a ma- ; jority of the Indiana legislators to I Lafayette on their first junketing trip lof the session. There are to be at [ least two more —one to Terre Haute [and one to the calumet region and it ■ is understood an effort will be made I by supporters of the state conservation I department to take the law makers I to one of the state forest reserves. While at Lafayette today, the assemblymen visited Purdue university and the state soldiers’ home. They were to take luncheon at the univer- ; sity, the food being, prepared and served by the home economics class of [ the school. After the luncheon a trip , was to be made to the soldiers' home in a caravan of automobiles. All expenses were deferred by the Lafayette Rotary club which extended the invitation. There were several “conscintious objectors" to the trip who i remained in Indianapolis. The next junket is scheduled for Terre Haute on January IS. Foilow- ; ing that the legislators will leave here at one o'clock on the morning of January 22. on a special train for the [ Calumet revicn where the Lake county delegation to the assembly will en--1 deavor to show how big county is and how greatly it has grown. Tentative plans lor the Calumet trip call for breakfast at Hammond, followed by an automobile tour of the northern and eastern parts of the county including Gary and its steel ‘mills. Lunch will be served at Gary and will be followed by a trip to East Chicago and Whiting and then (through the south part of the county I after which a special train will leave [ Lowell for the retrun trip to Indianapi olis. It is evident that another invita- [ tion for the legislators to visit some I point outside Indianapolis will be met I with strong opposition. Some of the I "conscientious objectors are up in ; arms ever what they term these frequent junkets." MEETING AT U. B. CHURCH ' The meeting is still moving up with a fine progressive spirit and interest. The theme Tuesday evening was. “Gideon Needed.” Wednesday evening, “Gidean Appointed.” This evening it will be, "Gideon Doing Things at Home.” Tomorrow evening the last of this week's meeting, wiil ! be, "Gideon Doing Things Azroad.” Tile meetings lire well attended. Last evening showed depth. This and tomorrow evening are ex|i ctid to make advancements toward the accomplishment of a gracious re- : vival. The invitation is a standing one to I all other churches and the unsaved. - We do ind< ed solicit the prayers |of all the praying people of the city. Especially do we appeal to our own people to be much in prayer and go ‘after that one soul that God expects you to win. Come all. and come praying and to help. PASTOR. ' UNCLE SAM KNOWS Appearing in today’s Daily Democrat is the first Ad. of a 3.000 line contract from the United States government, sent out by the war department for the sale of food products. A more particular customer than the United States government ci.nnot be found. Heretofore the department has been advertising only in the large city papers. The selection df the Daily Democrat as the medium to get the message before the people of this community is ptdq) that Uncle Sam believes results can be ohtained through ijs columns and is con'frrtVed that the Daily Democrat teaches those people . whom he I wants to reach. Profit by the example set by you." government and advertise in I (he “Home Paper.” ,1