Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 17 February 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 41.

LEAGUE MEMBERS ATTEND SERVICE Members of M. E. Young People’s Organization Had Church Dinner PRESENT IN A BODY At Evangelistic Service— Rev. Eddie Thomas Had a Wonderful Sermon The Methodist revival of last evening was a continual service of interest from the beginning. The Epworth League had supper in the dining room of the church and over one hundred were present. The supper was a regular feast and the speeches by the leaguers and Rev. Thomas were of interest and benefit to all who were present. At the time of the evening services the league marched into the church in a body led by Rev. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vail, two of the oldest leaguers. After the pleasant song service. Rev. Thomas preached a wonderful sermon from Acts 16-bo "What Must 1 Do to Be Saved?” He stated that this was a question that came to every one sooner or later. That men were anxious to be saved and would make use of many methods in order to be saved. That man was ready to do anything or go | anywhere in order to be saved but that there was but one method to be i saved ahd that was belief on the Lord Jesus Christ. He said that the Christians were not anxious enough to get people sav ed by directing them to the only; source of salvation. Not anxious enough to point sinners to to way. The hate sin but to love the sinner. That is hard to do but it is the way to get people saved. There is no greater ‘ work for any man than to bring a soul I to Christ. The church was crowded again. ; This evening will be a great service again. Prayer meetings will be held tomorrow at 9:30 closing promptly at 10 o’clock. They will be held in the following places: District I.—At Martin Gilson's, Line i street. District 2—At Mort Andrews, Winchester street. District 3.—At E. A. Mann’s. Monroe street. District s.—Harvey Kitson’s, Madison street. District s.—Mrs. Purdy’s, First street. District «—At Walt Johnson’s, Marshall street. Men’s prayer meeting at Graham & Walters office. Every man in Decatur is invited to the men's meeting at that office at 9:30 and Charles Teeple will be the leader.

REGULAR SEASON TICKETS NOT GOOD FOR TOURNEY The regular season tickets for the high school" basket ball games, which are held by a large number of local fans will not entitle them to admission to the games during the tournament to be staged at the gym Friday and Saturday. The reserve seat sections have been resold for, the tournament, nearly every seat being disposed of, the holders of the tournament tickets being entitled to the same seat at every performance. Single admission tickets will be sold at the door only before each game. MEETING TONIGHT The county meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge will be held this evening at the K. of P. home in this city, the Geneva, Monroe and Decatur lodges joining in the work. Addresses will be made by W. Guy Brown, O. L. Vance, D. B. Erwin and possibly W. E. Simons, district deputy, who resides at Bluffton. It is expected that a good attendance of the members, especially those who have belonged more than twenty years, will be out tonight. There will be work in the rank of page, and the meeting will begin promptly at 7 o’clock. LOWDEN REFUSES BIRTH St. Augustine, Fla., Feb. 17. —(Special to Dally Democrat). —Ex-Govern or Lowden of Illinois, has definitely declined to accept a cabinet posi President-elect Harding said. Aftei repeated urging by’ Harding, Lowder insisted that because of personal as fairs he would rather remain out o public service. This was interpreter to apply as well to the diplomat!, service. • f

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH WILL BE DOLLAR DAY IN DECATUR. WATCH THE ADS OF LOCAL MERCHANTS FOR DOLLAR DAY SPECIALS. DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

MASON DEFEATED. » Springfield, 111., Feb. 17. —(Special' Ito Daily Democrat). —Frankie Masofi of Fort Wayne, Ind., took a near lacI ing from K. O. Brown of New Orleans ' in a ten round hout here last night. I Mason lacked much of his usual cleverness and stopped many of i Htown’s left hooks with his jaw. A GOOD PROGRAM * Annual Institute Given by Monroe Township Farmers Will be Monday in SCHOOL AUDITORIUM W. H. Senour, Brookville, and Mrs. Fordice, Russellville, Speakers Farmers of Monroe township will hold their annual institute in the auditorium of the Monroe high school| building Monday, February 21st, the, morning session beginning promptly | at 9:30 o'clock. An interesting pro-, gram has been prepared and there I will be addresses and discussions that i will interest every farmer in the 1 county. W. H. Senour, of Brookville, and Mrs. Morton Fordice of Russellville, will be the principle speakers. The following program is announced for the event: Forenoon Session at 9:30. Song—" America.” Invocation —Rev. L. M. Krider, Monroe M. E. church. Song—Room 1, Monroe schools. Drill—Room 1, Monroe schools. Address —“Farm Wastes” —W. H. Senour, Brookville, Ind. Music—Room 3, Monroe schools. Recitation—Rolla Johnson. Address—“ The Hatching and Rear(Continued on page two) THE M THING j Will be Given by Faculty and Students of Pleasant Mills Schools AT 8:30 THIS EVENING An After the War Playlet Which Teaches a Lesson —Cast of Characters

“The real thing after all” is the title of a play to be given this eve ; ning at 8:30 at the Pleasant Mills | high school by the faculty and students of that school. .Mr. Mann has been drilling the cast and the production will please those who attend. The date was fixed for ■ tonight but was postponed on account of the church meetings in progress at Pleasant Mills. As two of the students in the cast w’ill leave soon however, it was decided to give the play this evening after church. The cast and program: The cast follows: > The time —After the great war. The Place —A suburban home. Bobby Winton, a youthful soldier —Vanfan Snedeker. Ruth Meredith, with the gift of understanding—Lucile Smith. Anne Meredith Winton, in love with her husband, Mrs. Robert Mann. Kate, Mrs. Wintons maid — Lila Steele. Robert Wyiton, a successful lawyer —Robert Mann. Cecily Hargraves, Richard s Fiancee —Fanny Heller. Thomas Gregory, a mystery—Dick Davis, Alison Paige, who is clever— Mary Ray. Dennis, who emulated Sherlock Holmes—Purl Davis. Doris Thorne, a war bride —Vera Fisher. Edward Thorne (Ted) —a war groom —John Johnson. Captain Richard Winton, who does the unexpected--Ralph Davidson. Aimet “A little bit of France”— Madge Davis. Miss Ward, Richard’s aunt and housekeeper —Loraine Foster. Fifi, a French maid —Ruth Smith. Roger Atherton, an American aviator—Glenn Longenbarger. AGREE ON STORAGE BILL (United Press Service) Washington, Feb.’ 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The senate today I agreed to the conference report on the cold storage bill. The measure prohibits selling of foodstuffs kept in a storage more than 12 months, and the sale of deteriorated foodstuffs. •

CARUSO'S FATE IN OWN HANDS Medical Science Has Reached Its Limitations and Outcome Rests in HIS OWN STRENGTH Assures Wife That He Has No Intention of Dying— Remains About Same (By Harold D. Jacobs, United Press Staff Correspondent) New York, Feb. 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat). —Enrico Caruso's fate rested in his own hands today. Medical science has reached its limitations. Whether the famous tenor succumbs or recovers from the I pleurisy and heart attack from which he is suffering depends almost solely upon his strength of will. Time and again during the periods of consciousness following his relapse late Tuesday, Caruso assured his wife and the physicians that he ; “Had no intention of dying.” This determination, his uncommon-1 ly robust physique his unwavering cheerfulness were all that had kept him alive after the five physicians had performed their conventional rites, it was tacitly admitted by them today. The real heroine of the singer's critical illness has been his 18 months old daughter. Floria. Whenever he has experienced a rally, Mrs. Caruso has brought the baby into liis chamber, regardless of the hour of night or day. The little girl has always greeted her daddy with a laugh, as an accompaniment to a prattling, onesided conversation, bringing an answering smile from the pain-tightened lips of the great tenor. "And a smile is vertiable elixir for the patient at this stage,” one of his physicians said. Caruso's optimism appeared to have j been communicated To his friends. Despite the knowledge that the crisis was expected hourly, those who remained at the Hotel Vanderbil appeared cheerful —though it was somewhat strained —and declared their faith in his recovery. Caruso’s son. Enrico Jr., arrived; today. The youth was in the uniform of the military academy he attends, | and tears were streaming down his | checks as he walked through the hotel lobby. ELEVEN MAIL SACKS IN HAUL Toledo Postoffice is Robbed of Sacks Containing About a Million ALL REGISTERED MAIL Four Bandits “Cover” the Clerk With Guns and Load Sacks in Auto (United Press Service) Toledo, ()., Feb. 17.—(Special to Daily Democrat).—Eleven sacks of mail, believed to contain between $300,0(10 and $1,000,000 were taken from three postal employes at 2 a. m. today by five automobile bandits. The robbery occurred at the Toledo postoffice. Postmaster George Lathroji refused to place a definite estimate on the value of the loot, but said it would be around $1,000,000. Six of the sacks contained registered mail, Lathrop said it would take several days to determine the amount of the loss. (Continued on page six)

Decatur Will Have A “Dollar Day” b ■ IN- — I . I"— — — Remember the date—Saturday, February 26th will be DOLLAR DAY in Decatur. The local merchants, including nearly every line of business, clothing, shoes, dry goods, ladies’ ready-to-wear, hardware, jewelry, millinery, notions, groceries, meats, and garages nave signified a willingness to put on a DOLLAR DAY in Decatur on the. above date. Every stoic in Decatur is invited to join. The plan is to offer special bargains on this day and to oiler something for sale for a Dollar.' If vou can’t do this, you are requested to make a special low price on whatever line of goods you handle. W. L. Richmond will be in the city Friday morning bright and earlv and will assist local merchants in preparing their ads and will furnish special DOLLAR Day cuts for them. Other nearby towns are putting on DOLLAR DAYS and both (he buying public and the merchants find them a great success. . Remember. Saturday, February 26th is the big DOLLAR DAY in Decatur- Do. your shopping here and take advantage of the special bargains. A list of the stores that will cooperate in the DOLLAR DAY movement will be published the first of the week. See Mr. Richmond tomorrow and give him your ad.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, February 17, 1921.

HE WILL HELP YOU W. L. Richmond, ad writer, will I be in the city Friday morning and will assist those merchants who I wish to take advantage of his service in writing and preparing their ads for Decatur's hig DOLLAR DAY, Saturday, Febru j ary 26th. Mr. Richmond also has ! a splendid supply of cuts and illustrations that can be used in I connection with your Dollar Day I ads. Let's all work together and | make Decatur’s first DOLLAR DAY 1 a big success. Your cooperation I will do it. Give your specials to I Mr. Richmond tomorrow and he will prepare the ad for you if you so wish. mothemslad Miss June Ossenberg, the Science Teacher, Called to Anderson Today IN FAILING HEALTH But the Daughter Did Not Know of Serious Illness —Other Funerals

Miss June Ossenberg, popular science teacher in the Decatur high school, at 10 o’clock this morning received a message giving her the sad news of the death of her mother, Mrs. M. C. Ossenberg at Anderson. The news was quite a shock to Miss Ossenberg as she had not been appraised of ariy serious illness, though it was known that the mother had not been in the best of health during the past few months. She was born in Johnstown, Pa., in 1858, and the fam ily had resided at Anderson the past several years. Arrangements for the funeral were not known here this afternoon. hut Miss Ossenberg left at 11:42 over the Cloven Leaf for An derson. Barkley Funeral. The remains of the late Leyi Bark ley arrived in this city at 3:30 o’clock this afternoon over the Fort Wayne Decatur traction line, and were taken at once to the Decatur cemetery. Fu- ' neral services were conducted at the 1 Rose home, 916 West Creighton ave- ' nue, Fort Wayne, by the Rev. J. E. ' Porter. After arrival at the cemetery.! the Decatur Masons took charge of the services, conducting their ritualistic work at the grave. The Schug Rites. Funeral services for Julius Schug. well known Berne business man, were held this morning at the Berne Evangelical church, the Rev. D. O. Wise officiating. The services were very (Continued on page six) 4.4.4.4.*4-4.4>4-4'4>4-4'4*4'4-4> IS SKEPTICAL ABOUT IT + 4- * 4. Paris, Feb. 17—(Special to * 4. Daily Democrat)—French scient- 4- + ists today expressed disbelief 4* 4> in the claims of Dr. Albert Ab- 4 1 •k rams of San Francisco that by 4> 4> “electornic” blood tests he can + 4* determine the parentage of a44* child. * 4> Dr. Delezenne, eminent bio- 4" 4- logist of the Pastuer institute, 44. declared blood tests are confined 44- to determining whether the 4 1 4» sample is that of a human being 44- or an animal. + 4« “Even then,” he said, “we ♦ 4» must reserve something because 44> there are certain anthropoid 4> 4' apes whose blood cannot be 4> 4> distinguished from that of hu- 4« 4> man beings.” * 4- Dr. Belezenne shrugged his 44> shoulders over the assertion of 4> 4> the California scientist that his 4> 4» “oscilliphore” enabled him to 4« 4> determine parentage, sex and 'b 4> some personal characteristics 4 1 4« of the subject. * 4. 4.4>4*4-4>4-4-4>4*4*4<4-4>4*4-

ANOTHER STILL LOCATED TODAY John Brown, Carpenter, Held Under SIOO Bond— Six Gallons ‘White Mule’ TAKEN IN THE RAID Fifteen Gallons of Mash, Nicely “Working” Locked Up At the Jail Acting upon a duo- “accidentally" ! allowed to slip that it was readily I picked up by an official a search war rant was sworn out this morning for, the rooms in the Steele building on | Monroe street, over the White Mount-' ain Creamery company, occupied by John Brown, the carpenter, Deputy Sheriff Roy Baker and Marshal Joel Reynolds this morning unearthed a “still,” fifteen gallons of mash in the "working" two quart bottles containing “colored" white mule, two threegallon kegs, which were brand'new. partly filled with the home-manufact-ured liquor. There was also a jug containing a supply of the stuff. Each of the kegs had a faucet in the end and all that was necessary to do was | to open the valve, and fill your glass The still consisted of a large brass kettle, with a large copper top. to which was attached a long copper spout, through which the vapor was permitted to flow to the jugs, or kegs, whichever the operator desired | to use. A quantity of sprouting bar-, ley and rye, which had been dampen pened for the next batch was also' secured. This had been spread upon the floor, and some of the sprouts I were getting a good start. An affidavit was filed directly in i the circuit court by Prosecutor Len-; hart, and Brown was taken before Judge John C. Moran. The ’judge: asked him if he cared to consult an I attorney, and Judge I). E. Smith be ', ing in the room, Mr. Brown called I him and after » consultation Brown arranged to furnish bond in the sum I of $ 100, and he was released from , custody. The mash and paraphernalia j was taken to the jail by Sheriff Melchi | and Deputy Baker.

Mrs. Jane Anderson returned today to her home at Winona Lake, after spending the past week with her mother, Mrs. W. H. Foughly. Judge D. E. Smith of Fort Wayne was a business caller here today. LOCAL CLUB TO GIVE BIG PARTY Rotarians Will Observe the Sixteenth Birthday of Rotary With Program COMMITTEE IS BUSY Splendid Entertainment is Planned—Decatur Club Organized in 1916 The members of the Decatur Rotary club are looking forward with real live interest to an unusual eVent which will bring the men together on the evening of Thursday, February 24th at the library. The occasion is the celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the beginning of Rotary, for it was on the 23rd of February, 1905, in Chicago, that the first meeting took place which proved to be thb beginning of a world-wide movement, : which is destined to play a wonderi fill part in bringing together the men lof all nations through tho simple Imodium of acquaintanceship. During the period of the existence 'of the Decatur Rotary club the peo(Continued on page five)

ZBYSZKO WINS BOUT. Cleveland, Feb. 17.—(Special to , | Daily Democrat). —Wladek Zbyszko defeated Frank Hackman, Milwaukee, in two straight falls. Zbyszko used the toe hold both times. The first fall came in 35 minutes. Hackman gave in a. few moments after the secj ond match got under way. SPRINGIEWONE Attorneys Smith & Parrish Have Fort Wayne Attorneys Guessing on Move IN THE ARCHER CASE — Some Doubt Whether the Young Man Can be Placed on Trial Second Time Attorneys Smith & Parrish seem to have sprung a new one in asking the court for a new trial for their client, their motion stating that the young man had never been arraigned in court or given a chance to enter | a plea. The Fort Wayne JournalGazette this morning says: “Fort Wayne lawyers are showing .1 keen interest in the outcome of ihe case of Charles Archer, found guilty by a jury in circuit court ot assault and battery witli intent to kill, and then release on bail when it was shown that, he had never been arraigned in court, thus nullifying the ' proceedings. It is the first occurrence of the kind in Allen county, | lawyers state and they cannot cite where it ever happened before. “The action of Judge Sol Wood in granting Archer a new trial when ’ the defendant’s attorneys, Smith and i Parrish, showed that he had never ' been arraigned or given a chance to enter a plea, was the chief topic of (Continued on page five) VEST MORE POWER ■' Representative M. S. Baker Would Amend Measure to Give State Tax Board MORE AUTHORITY

In Fixing Tax Levies —Proposal Brings Objection From House Members (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Feb. 17. — The state house of representatives was to wrestle today with a proposal to vest more power in the state board of tax commissioners. Representative Murray S. Barker, of Boone county, house pilot of the administration tax bill, presented an amendment to the measure last Monday which would authorize the tax. board to fix levies with the approval of the governor and state auditor. Action on the amendment was deferred until today when it came under attack of house members. The origin il Barker bill would amend the present tax law so as to retain the tax board appellate jurisdiction over bond issues and tax levies. Barkers amendment to the bill ip tended to apply especially to the levy now in effect for maintenance of the state highv. ay commission would make it possible for the tax commissioners to fix levies for educational funds, the general fund, the highway fund and all other special funds. It was introduced under the impression that the recent special general assembly may have invalidated the highway levy and if the present legislature fails to assure this levy, the power to do :< would rest with the board. The amendment to the bill was introduced when the measure came up for second reading. Because of the length of the amendment and I lie importance of it. members of the house desired that it be printed and consideration was put over unt’l 10:3d I o’clock today. ———— A NEW AGENT George W. Cramer, residing east of the* city, has decided to leave the farm, and has accepted the district agency for the Farmers’ National j Life Insurance company of Chicago. . His territory will comprise Adams j county, and Van Wert county, Ohio, : and lie is already on the job. Mr. i Cramer will move his family to this I city in the near future, and will be 'after all business in the insurance line. Crocodiles are inoffensive on land.

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MG CRAY'S BILL IS GIVEN SET-BACK Move to Suspend Rules and Pass Tax Bill Was Flustrated in the House ADOPT AMENDMENTS Senate Passes the Budget Bill —License Fees on I rucks Boosted (United Preus Service) Indianapolis, Feb. 17 —(Special to 'Daily Democrat) —An unsuccessful , effort was mada in the house of representatives today to suspend tho rules and place the administration tax bill on its passage. The movement was started after the house had adopted without protest the amendments offered by Rep- ! resentative Barker, of Boone county, ' empowering the state tax board to • fix tax levies. Representative Phillips prevented ■ immediate consideration of the bill by arguing that the bill would have such a sweeping effect that the legislators would not sufficiently acquaint themselves with its provisions. The only opposition to the passing of the tax bill to engrossment came from Representative Barker of Posey county, democratic floor leader, who moved that the clause giving the tax board appellate jurisdiction over tax levies and bond issues be stricken out. This motion was lost. The question was also raised ’ whether the bill would permit the I tax board to make horizontal inI creases in property valuation- within counties which Barker of Boone county denied. By a vote of 40 to 9 the senate passed the administration budget i bill, one of Governor McCray’s cami paign pledges. The measure would j revolutionize the reparation of fiscal i bills and the administration ot the flaw would fall to the chief examiner of the state board of accounts, the position now held by Jesse Eschbach. I Senator Ratts’ bill empowering I county sheriffs to appoint as many deputies as they deem necessary in

an emergency received senate approval 29 to 14. The measure has been the target of organized labor who consider it an effective weapon against strikers. The house passed the Dean bill increasing license fees for automobile motor trucks and trailers. The vote was 67 to 24. The boost is principally aimed at trucks and trailers, the passenger cars coming in for a small increase. Without submitting any explanation Representative Willis of DeKalb county, chairman of the committee of legislative apportionment, asked and received permission to withdr aw the bill which would redistrict tlie state for legislative representation. There was to have been a caucus of republican senators and representatives on this measure this afternoon and it is presumed a complete agreement would be sought before again submitting the measure. DEMOCRATS ARE MEETING. Washington. Feb. 17. (Special to Daily Democrat).— Bryan discharging terrible barrages from Nebraska to back up bis demand that the democratic party be re-organized and with the Cox and McAdoo men fighting for control of the existing organization the first big democratic pow-w’ow since the election started here today. It. seemed probable as the session started that the Cox and McAdoo faction might adjust their differences and decide on some sort of a temporary party policy. The meeting today was that of the party executives committee. Thomas B. Love, national committeeman from Texas and a McAdoo man went into it announcing ho would present a petition signed by fifty-live members. This petition which was recently drawn by Love and Robert Wooley originally demand the resignation of Chairman White, a Cox man. This feature has been eliminated and a petition now demands a meeting for the full national committee it was learned. Meredith Stewart was in Fort Wayne Wednesday evening, taking bis violin lesson. . 1 THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ ♦ Fair tonight and Friday except snow flurries near Lake Michigan tonight.