Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 54, Decatur, Adams County, 4 March 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 54.

HARDING AND COOLIDGE ARE SWORN IN

PRESIDENT HARDING IN FIRST PUBLIC ADDRESS GIVES HIS IDEAS OF GOVERNMENT AND WHAT HE HOPES TO ACCOMPLISH—FAVORS AN ASSOCIATION OF WORLD POWERS.

Washingon, March 4. —(Special to 1 Daily Democrat).—The text of Presilent Warrell G. Harding’s inaugural iddress follows: a My countrymen: When one surveys the world about ' lim after the great storm noting the narks of destruction and yet rejoic ng in the ruggedness of the things rhich withstood it if he is an Ameri * an he breathes the clarified atmo- a sphere with a strange mingling of re- 1 tret and new hope. We have seen a ' vorld passing and spend its fury, but f »e contemplate our republic unshak >n and hold our civilization secure. , liberty—liberty within the law —and j •ivilization are inseparable and | hough both were threatened we find . hem now secure and there comes to' i Americans the profound assurance I hat our representative government s the highest expression and surest | tuaranty of both. Standing in this presence, mindful *> )f the solemnity of this occasion, feel- i ng the emotions which no one may j mow until he senses the great reight of responsibility for himself. 1 nust utter my belief in the Divine inspiration of the founding fathers. ’ Surely there must have been God's ntent in the making of this new. vorld republic. Ours is an organic c aw which had but one ambiguity and t re saw that effected in a baptism of t lacrifice and blood with union main- j aining the nation supreme and its t oncord inspiring. We have seen the } vorlci rivet its hopeful gaze on the S treat truths on which the founders l wrought. We have seen civil human c md religious liberty verified and glorified. In the beginning the old 1 *’orld scoffed at our experiment, to I tay our foundations of political and 1 social belief standing unshaken a (t precious inheritance to ourselves, an , inspiration example of freedom and j civilization to all mankind. Let us t express renewed and strengthened de- t rotion, in grateful reverence for the t mmortal beginning and utter our confidence in the supreme fulfillment. j Progress Proves Wisdom. ( The recorded progress of our re- ■ public materially and spiritually, in ( itself proves the wisdom of the im- , printed policy, of non involment in old world affairs. Confident of our ability ] to work our our own destiny and ( ieaiously guarding our right to do ] so we seek no part in directing the destiniies of the old world. We do not mean to be entanglged. We will ; accept no responsibility except as our own conscience and judgment, in each instance, may determine. Our eyes never will be blind to a developing menace, our ears never deaf to the call of civilization. We recognize the new order in the world, with the closer contacts which prog ress has wrought. We sense the call of the human heart for fellowship fraternity and co-operation. We crave friendship, and harbor no hate. But America our America, the America builded on the foundation laid by the inspired fathers, can be aparty to no permanent military alliance. It can enter into no political committments nor assume any economic obligations which will subject our decisions to any other than our own authority. I am sure our own people will not misunderstand, nor will the world mis 1 construe. We have no thought to impede the paths to closer relationship. We wish to promote understanding. We want to do our part in making offensive warfare so hateful that governments and peoples who resort to it mußt prove the righteousness of their cause or stand as outlaws before the bar of civilization. Association for Counsel. We are ready to associate ourselves (Continued on page two)

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

TONSILS AND ADENOIDS REMOVED Naomi Holthouse, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Holthouse had her tonsils and adenoids removed this morning, the operation being performed at the St. Joseph hospital by Drs. Loman and Titus of that city. Naomi'has been suffering from throat truoble for some time and the remova of the tonsils and adenoids was adviced by the attending physician. It is thought she will be able to return home tomorrow evening.

A NEW CONGRESS Republicans Have 300 in the House, Against the Democrats 132 SENATE’S MAJORITY Is 22 in Favor of the Republicans — Familiar Faces Pass Out (United Press Service) Washington, March 4 —-The newcongress, which will legislate during the first half of the Harding administration, should uphold all Harding’s policies in spite of opposition, if party preponderance were the only test. For in the house the republicans are 300 strong, while the democrats have but 132 seats. One is held by a socialist, and two are vacant. In the senate, there are 59 republicans and only 37 democrats. That body got into action today, though the house will not meet until the extra session is called. The senate was ' called into special session to confirm Harding’s appointees to cabinet and other positions, and it is expected that its session will last a week or ten days at the longest. But though the republicans are much stronger numerically than the democrats, they are not so compact. There are more groups, shades of opinion and jealousies among them. The first task, probably, of the G. O. P. leaders in both houses will be to unify so far as possible their forces, j either by pacifying or disciplining the insurgents. Many new faces appear in both houses, and long familiar ones are i gone. Miss Alice Robertson, lof Muskogee, will take her seat as the second woman to sit in the house. W. Bourke Cockran of New York, a former member noted for his Celtic wit and powerful oratory, will again make “the welkin ring.” In the senate, Larry Sherman of Illinois, the man who looks like Lincoln; Charles Thomas of Colorado, the drollest wit in the senate; George Chamberlain of Oregon, a much lov ed man among his colleagues; Thomas P. Gore, the blind senator from Oklahoma, and others who have served long will be missing after today. A number of senatorial golf foursomes were broken up by the November election, and the hunt for new partners is on. ’ The new senators who took the oath of office today are: Ralph H. Cameron, Arizona; Thaddeus H. Car- ' raway, Arkansas; Samuel M. Shortridge. California; Samuel D. Nicholson. Colorado; Thomas E. Watson, Georgia; William B. McKinley, Illit nois; Richard P. Ernst, Kentucky; ‘ jEdwin S. Broussard, Louisiana; 3 Ovington E. Weller, Maryland; Taskver L. Oddie, Nevada; E. F. Ladd, North Dakota: J. W. Harrold, Okla- ! horna; Robert N. Stansfield, Oregon; Peter Norbeck, South Dakota.

COOLIDGE IS NOW VICE-PRESIDENT Oath of Office Was Administered to Him by Mr. Marshall CONGRESS ADJOURNS Ceremony Marked With Dignity and Pomp—Officials Attended Washington, March 4. —(Special to Daily Democrat. —In the presence of a great assemblage of statesmen, diplomats, jurists and citizens. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts today took the oatli as Vice President of the United States and presiding officer of the Senate. The ceremonies attendant on his induction into office have been fixed by long custom, and in some respects rivalled in dignity and pomp the inauguration of President Harding, which followed. Just before noon, Vice President Marshall called on the Senate to prepare for the ceremonies. Senators thereupon grouped themselves on the left of the vice president'ss chair, and in a few moments members of the House, headed by Speaker Gillette, arrived and took seats on Marshall’s right. Gillette was escorted to a seat I directed beside Marshall and on his left. Then with great dignity the serg-eant-at-arms announced the arrival of high army and navy officials, who paraded to places assigned them. Following came members of the diplomatic corps, ambassadors and ministers, with Utair attaches, whosb gold lace lent a touch of color to the scene. Next arrived the Supreme Court, with Chief Justice White leading and the associate justices, in their stiff black robes. At this point the sergeant-at-arms (Continued on page two)

NOT A CANDIDATE) — • Mayor Yager Announces That He Will Not be a Candidate This Spring i FOR RE-ELECTION Has Been a Most Accomodating Official—Time is Growing Short Mayor Charles W. Yager made the following announcement today: To the Voters of the City of Decatur Indiana, Men and Women: “In answer to numerous inquiries as to whether I was a candidate for Mayor again 1 wish to say that I am not and that I wish to make this announcement as I do not want to stand in the way of those who want or »pre contemplating making the race. ' “I wish to thank the voters in the ' city for their past support and assure you that I have tried to fill the office ' to the best of my ability and shall . continue to do so during the remainder of my term, which does not ex pire until January Ist. 1922. I have 1 tried at all times to be fair*and honest in my work and have given the city the best service I could. “Again thanking you for your loyal support in the past, I beg to remain, “Your servant, CHARLES W. YAGER.” 1 Mr. Yager has been a most accomodating city official and has at all - times tried to serve the public. Dur- ■ ing his administration many things * have been accomplished, among which is the building up and improv- ) ing of the municipal plant. The time to file intentions of can- - didacy for mayor and other city of- • flees, including councilmen, clerk I- and treasurer, expires April 4th, tliiri, ty days from today. Several names I- has been mentioned for mayor, but ; as yet no official announcement has ; been* made. L- ,i ■ . - —1 1, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Gillig have t- moved to this city. They formerly ; lived on the Gillig farm south of Decatur.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, March 4, 1921.

'***■ ■ \ jfrp * W I 'te- k I i w I -* s ' -• 111 KS w&x- ’Sit IV I j \ |l \\\ \ I V.\ C .:■< I \\\ II WARREN G. HARDING WHO TODAY BECAME OF THE UNITED STATES.

TODAY’S FUNERALS Funeral services for tho late Mrs. Tobias Myers wet'3 held this morning at 10 o’clock from the Unit) .1 Brethren church, the Rev. C. J. Minsr officiating. Burial was at the Decatur cemetery. The Rev. Haney officiated at the Fred Aviery funeral which was held at the Evangelical church at 2 o’clock. Burial was made at the Decatur cemetery. There was quite a large number of the friends and relatives at each of the services. At the chapel at the county infirmary this afternoon short services were held for Mrs. Tabitha Case, the Rev. Miner officiating at this service. Burial was made in the cemetery at Pleasant Mills, where Mrs. Case had spent her girlhood days. DECATUR LOSES THE FIRST GAME Local High School Drops First Game of Tournament to Pennville BY SCORE OF 25 TO 19 Locals Led Until Last Few Minutes of Play — Reports of Other Games + + + ++ + + Results of Games. * * ♦ Hartford township 19; Gray 12. < ❖ Bluffton 14; Tocsin 7. 4 + Kirkland township 39: Berne 8. 4 4 Decatur 19; Pennville 2fi. 4’ * Geneva 7; Dunkirk 4 (first half). 4 <• Monroe 2: Warren. 0 (forfeited). 4- + ***4’*4«* + + **4‘ + 4' + The Decatur high school basket ball t>am Ibst their first ganirj, of the tournament which is being staged at Bluffton today and tomorrow, they clashing with the fast Pennville outfit at one o'clock this afternoon and were defeated by a score of 25 to 19. The game was fast and thrilling throughout, and was cited as one of the feature games of tho district meet, the Pennville team being picked up by many as the favorites of the tournament. Both teams were eveniy matched and put up a hard fight, die score running ovjen with the locals leading by one point at the end of the first (Continued on page four)

> THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ O ■><> ♦ O ♦ ❖ ♦ «• ❖ > 4 » ♦ 4 • ♦ Indiana —Fair tonight and prob; bl; Saturday; warmer. Lower Michigan—Cloudy, prcbably local snows tcniglit and Saturday; warmer. Upper Michigan —Cloudy with probably snow tonight and Saturday; somewhat warmer tonight. HEAVY HAULING Many Arrests Have Been Made in Past Few Weeks for Misusing the Roads OF ADAMS COUNTY Rev. C. T. Betts is Forced From Road by Driver of a Heavy Truck Highway Superintendent Jim A. Hendricks is having his troubles i these days, with drivers of heavily loaded trucks attempting to get over the soft roads. Yesterday afternoon , Elmer Bunner, driver of a truck enroute from North Baltimore, Ohio, to Greencastle, Ind., was arrested here i and taken before ’Squire G. F. Kintz, and assessed a fine of $5.00 and ' costs, totalling S2O. Frank Lybarger, driver of a Ford, also ordered in, f was acquitted, when it was found his load was within the weight prescribed by the highway law. During the past few days, however, several have been arrested and fined for' driving . over the roads with heavily loaded r . trucks. j E. M. Rinker, driving a truck from j Muncie to Van Wert after a load of , goods, was given his choice of ref turning to Muncie empty or proceed--1 ing after his loai and paying a fine. He went back to Muncie. i Rev. C. T. Betts of Rockford, Ohio, ** was forced off the road east of Deca|tur by the driver of a truck belong- ' I ing to Young & Arnold, of Lima, O„ ’ . in front of the P. B. Dykeman home, t Rev. Betts was driving a Ford car, ; and the truck demaged it consider'ably when it struck the lighter car. The owners of the truck were noti- ’ fled to appear here in court and also ’■ to settle the damage to the Betts S car. f The driver of a truck belonging to • the Hood Wholesale Grocery comP pany, Portland, who delivered a load ’• jof flour at a Linn Grove store is also i ordered to appear here and answer to (1 a charge of carrying an overload e over the highways. g Right now much damage is done to it the highways in this way and some/f’rtnHnnpd nn nafffi two)

WILSON AND MARSHALL RETIRED AT NOON TODAY MR. HARDING TOOK OATH AT 1:19 THIS AFTERNOON - FIFTY THOUSAND PEOPLE WITNESSED THE SHORT, SIMPLE CEREMONY. Inaugural Stand. Washington. March I - (Special to Daily Democrat)—At 1:19 p. m. today Warren G. Harding, of Ohio, repeated in a clear firm voice the oath of office as president of the I'nitedr States. Before the cheering had died away Harding stepped forward and extended his arms in a jesture embracing the whole crowd of 50,000 who stood bes ore him and started his inaugural address. Ten feet away with her eyes fixed upon his face stood Mrs. Harding. Grouped about were dignitaries of this government, represenfalives of foreign nations and a vast concourse of plain, every day Americans. It was just five minutes from the hour when Harding stepped upon the innaugural stand at Hie east front of the capitol until (lie moment when witli uplifted hand he became the chief executive of the nation.

GUESTS OF CLUB Girl’s Basket Ball Team, State Champions Will Be Entertained A—... - ‘BY THE ROTARIANS On Ladies’ Night, March 31st —Committee is Making Plans ’ I _____ Last evening at the regular weekly business session of the Rotarians a motion was made and duly seconded that the members of the girl’s basketball team of the Decatur high school acclaimed to lie the state champions, or contenders for the state champion i ship, be entertained by the dub on Ladies’ night, March 31st at K. of P. home. The members of the team are Margaret Moran. Catherine Kocher. I Helen Swearinger, Crystal Baltzell. 1 Beatrice Peterson. Melvin Butler and Lucile Butler. The. efficient coach, Miiss June Ossetibefg and the manager of the high school teams. Prin- . * cipal Byard Smith are also invited . to the doings. The committee In Charge of the entertainment are making elaborate j ’ plans for the banquet and program to follow and the event it being looked , forward to with much interest. At , the meeting last evening Hugh Hite and Lee Vance gave a splendid ac- • count of the district conference held at Evansville and reported that it was one of the* best conventions ever held, j | Over 1,400 Rotarians and tiieir guest:: attended the banquet in tho evening. Dan Beery extended an invitation } to the dull for a dinner at liis home , sometime this month, and plans were I discussed for the meetings to be lield on March 10th and Marell 17th. The wives and sweethearts of the ' Rotarians are invited to the entertainment on March 31st.

■■ WHAT MR. HARDING PROMISES ;; •• No direction of old world policies. ;j L No permanent military alliance, political commitments <• or economic obligations which will subject our decisions ~ . to foreign authority. . <* . t Formulation of an association of nations for conference. ;; I; Recommendations looking toward approximate dis- !! • •’ armament. . . ... . , " f Creation of machinery for mediation, conciliation and ;; o ii arbitration of international disputes. >• s;; Clarilicaton of international law. ■> ■ ■ Creation of a world court. C fi I Resistance to assaults on civilization. ;; i- Promotion of international trade. C;; Reduction of abnormal expenditures. !! 0 ' • Administration efficiency. ;; o I Lightened tax burdens, sound commercial practices and . > 1 J J adequate credit facilities. '• I • • Sympathetic concern for agricultural problems. ;; a Abolition of government experiments in business. • • ! I Industrial peace. ••

Price Three Centt

Washington, March 4. —(Special to Daily Democrat). —Warren G. Hard- ' ing of Ohio today took the oath of office as twenty-ninth president of the United States. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts ' was sworn in as vice president and president of the Senate. , Thirty-three senators were inducti cd into office as members of the sixty* seventh congress. The inaugural ceremonies were simple am! brief as Harding wished. They were conducted under halfmasted flags, reminders of the fact that as a new republican administration took the helm. Champ Clark, a great democrat, lay dead nearby. Woodrow Wilson, who for eight years has headed the government, was busy with official duties until the close of his administration, signing bills at the capitol. Chief Justice White of the Supremo court administered the constitutional pledge to Harding. Under the rule so simplicity imposed by Harding, those who watched his induction into office stood. Thirty blind soldiers alone of the vast assemblage were provided with chairs. ’ Diplomats, generals, cabinet officers, men and women alike remained stand- '! ing throughout the administrating of the oath, and the inaugural address which followed it. The presidential party left the White House after staying there Tor I about half an hour. Miss Margaret Wilson and members of the Bolling family were on the second floor watching the arrival i of the Harding party. The faces of servants also could be seen at tho windows. it took President Wilson several minutes to get to the machine and '| he had to be helped into it. The photographers were permitted to “ take pictures. Several service men ’ tad to help his lift his feet onto the I steps of the car. A big crowd assembled opposite the White House. (Continued on page four)