Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 86, Decatur, Adams County, 11 April 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 86.

FORMER KAISERIN DIED ATPOORN THIS MORNING heart trouble, aggravated by the WORRIES OF WORLD WAR AND KAISER'S FLIGHT INTO HOLLAND, GIVEN AS CAUSE.

I lilted I'reMH Service. Doorn. April 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)— The former empress of Germany, Augusta Victoria, died here today at six a. m. Warned by the long illness of the kafserin, most members of her family were at Doorn when death occurred. The empress was a victim of heart trouble. The illness was aggravated by worries of the world war and the kaiser’s flight'into Holland in the fall of 1918. The funeral will be held at Potsdam where the empress reigned for thirty years. The body will bo taken there Wednesday after preliminary serviees here tomorrow. Only members of the family will attend the ceremonies in the chapel here. It has not been decided as yet whether the kaiser can accompany the remains to Potsdam. It would be his first visit there since 1918. Others of the family will make the journey. Born in Exule, Princess Victoria of Scrleswig-Holstein died an expatriate i at the age of 63. She was born October 22, 1853 before the German empire had become solidified and while hAr home country was still at war. Its union with the German empire became complete when on February 27. 1881 sh« married Wilhelm, the crown prince. Wilhelm II succeeded to the throne March 9, 1888. During the time the emperor was building up the empire, preparing for the great campaign to extend its territories, the kaiserin devoted herself to the home. Her chief claim to fame was her ability as a hausfrau. She never aspired to shine in court festivities. Her husband calmly said of her “the poor dear is such a frump.” She delighted in supervising the household affairs of the kaiser’s magnificent establishments. Another delight was her seven children. These were the crown prince, Frederich Wilhelm, Eitel Friederich, Adalbert, August Wilhelm, Oscar, Joachim and Victoria-Louise. The constant warfare between the crown prince and the emperor caused her much worry and she spent much time in attempting to reconcile their many differences. During the war she was thrown into the background by her resplendent husband. She was said to grieve genuinely over the suffering caused by the war and did a great deal to comfort those who lost relatives. She contributed much to the German Red Cross and to some hospital work. Even in the latter service her personality was against her and her well | intended visits to the hospital wards were not a great success. When the final disaster came she immediately followed the kaiser into exile, continuing her role as the faithful hausfrau. Their troubles has wrecked her health, however and shortly after the flight to Apet 1 onger she was seized with the first attack of heart trouble which threatened her life. The suicide of her youngest son, Prince Joachim was a severe blow and it was feared she would not rally from the illness which followed. Several times later the entire family was called to her bedside. The crown prince came form the asylum at Wierengen and their sons and the Princess Victoria Louise came from their scattered homes in Germany. She rallied each time and was able to accotppany the kaiser in his strolls about the grounds at Doorn. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ the weather forecast ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Indiana —Fair and warmer tonight and Tuesday. Lower Michigan—Fair tonight and Tuesday, warmer tonight and in southern and central portions Tuesday. Upper Michigan—Fair tonight and Tuesday, warmer tonight in east and south portions.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

STATE MEETING Os Tri Kappa Sorority Will be Held Friday and Saturday at Indianapolis DECATUR GIRLS TO GO Mrs. Dan Tyndall, Head of Music Itepartnient—Miss Fanny Hite, Delegate Several Decatur girls, members of the local Tri Kappa sorority, will attend the state meeting of the sorority which will be held Friday and Saturday of this week at Indianapolis. Mrs. Dan Tyndall is chairman of the music department of the state organization. and the Sunday edition of the Indianapolis Star printed her photo in connection with a feature story concerning the state meet. Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer. is chairman of the scholarship committee, and she, too. will attend the meeting. Miss Fanny Hite is the delegate from the local sorority, and others to attend are Miss Madge Hite and Miss Gladys Meyer. The ladies will leave Thursday for Indianapolis to be in attendance at the meeting.

M,E. PASTORS ARE ASSIGNED Rev. Charles Tinkham Returned to Decatur—J. K. Wyant on the Circuit OTHER ASSIGNMENTS North Indiana Conference Closed at Elwood — One of Best Ever Held Elwood, Ind., April 11. — (Special to Daily Democrat). —The closing feature of the 78th Northern Indiana M. E. conference today was the appointment of ministers to their various charges. It is believed by those assembled that the convention was one of the most successful in the history of the conference. The list of appointment include: Fort Wayne District Superintendent, W. W. Martin: Angola, L. (1. Jacobs; Auburn, E. E. Trippeer; Auburn circuit, C. M. Hollopeter; Bluffton C. 11. Smith; Bluffton circuit. B. F. Hornaday; Robert A. Fenstermacher; Decatur, Chas. Tinkham; Decatur circuit, J. K. Wyant; Hiat, J. S. Denbo; Fort Wayne first, J. W. Potter; St. Paul, P. Pelhetnus; Simpson, U. S. A. Bridge; Wayne Street, J. F. Porter; Freemont, L. W. Kemper; Garrett, J. C. White; Geneva circuit, E. .1. Glenndenning; Hamilton,' A. F. I phoff; Harlan, .1. O. Hochstedler; Hartford and Union Ingran Carnes; Hoagland, G. A. Snider; Hudson, M. L. i Hardinghan; Huntertown. Edwin Dickson; Kingsland; Frank M. Hall: Leo, Grabil Post Office, F. A. Shipley; Monroeville, Edward Autle; Montpelier, J. M. Gillard; New Haven, E. L. Jones; Ossian, M. B. Graham; Pleasant Mills, E. J. Maupin; Poneto, J. M. Stewart; Ray, J- A. Morrison; St. Joe and Taylor, E. E. Wright; Woodburn, W. M. Hollopeter and Erwin Doty; York, A. E. Burk; Muncie, Superintendent J. A. Beatty; Borders, Alexandria circuit to be supplied. WILL HOLD PASTRY SALE Section two of the Ladies’ Aid sowill hold a pastry sale at the Schmitt meat market, Saturday morning beginning at 9 o'clock. The ladies will have cakes, pies, cookies, bread, rolls and buns and solicit your patronage.

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ON PREMIUM LIST — Northern Indiana Fair As- \ sociation Expects to Have . the Biggest Offer FOR THE EXHIBITORS I Business Men Being Solicited for Premiums and Advertising—Bodst The Northern Indiana Fair associa- , tion office is busy getting out premium lists for the big event, August 2,3, 4 and sth. 1 Between three and four thousand 1 premium lists describing all the t entries, programs, prir.es and other j things of Interest to patrons of the < fair are being compiled. It will be one of the most elaborate catalogs ( ever issued by a county fair. At the ] last year’s fair many of th- marchants ( donated some article from their establishment as a special premium foi , exhibitors at the fair, feeling that it , was a good advertisement to place r their goods before the public in this ) manner, as well as being a real boost- 1 er for the fair. The association has ( decided to devote several pages of 1 this catalog for the names, addresses, ( location, etc., of the firms and articles they are donating. These will be printed in the catalog and sent out to ‘ nearly every resident of Adams and adjoining counties and will be an advertisement in its, If worth more than the price of the' article. Space is also being reserved for advertising of business men and those that believe , in a good effective way of advertising. Call them up, 'phone number 606 I ( or room number 3 Peoples Loan & , Trust building, tell them that you are ( a booster and want your name added , to the honor roll. One of their rep- ( resentatives will be soliciting ads and I, premiums anil should they overlook 1 1 you call them up and tell them you;, want to bo represented. Remember.: _ it is your fair and only the united el l forts, not only of the business men. I, but all other citizens is what made . last year’s fair a decided success and ( will make this one even greater. Will ( you do your bit? , NORTHERN INDIANA FAIR. MEET NEXT MONDAY NIGHT I • The Decatur Industrial- association will meet at their rooms next Monday night at 7:30, at wjtieh time chairmen of the various committees are expected to report with recommendations that will assist the organization in doing things for the benefit of the community. County Agent Busche has selected three men from the Adams County Farmers organization who will present to the members of the Industrial association their purposes and it is hoped the two organizations can co-operate to the benefit of each other. Every one is urged to attend the meeting. REFORMED MEN'S CLUB - The Men’s club, of the Zion's Reformed church will meet Tuesday evening with the Rev. R. Elliker, on North Third street, instead of Cowan, as announced last week. Every member is urged to attend and bring a friend.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, April 11, 1921.

I 4- 4* 4> 4 1 ♦*44-4* 4" 4* 4 1 4* 4* 4* 4- I 4> Advertisement an Investment. 4 4" + 4 1 “Surplus profits invested in •> + advertising become a real gilt- 44* edge security, and a solid re- 44- serve of strength to meet days 44« of difficulty and to overcome 44» quietly but irresistibly and sure- 4 4- ly the most frenzied of competi- 4 4- tion.”—Printing Art. 4 1 >•: »?’ •$» 4* •!* *s* 'l* *£* r l' ’2' ENUMERATION STARTS The work of enumerating the school children in the city and county began this morning, the work being done entirely under the supervision of the township trustees, and the school boards in the various corporations, The .greater the number of school children the greater the amount of money will be received from the state school funds. Every parent therefore is urged to list every child between the ages of six and twenty-one in the family, or who imaking his or her home with them. You owe this to yourself, the, county, and school corporation in which you reside. Last year in this county- there were 2,455 males and 2.343 females, or a total of 4.798 in the county. In the city of Decatur there were G 97 boy and 644 girls, a total of 1.341. Every name between the ages of six and twenty-one should be given to the enumerator, whither they attend pub lie or parochial school, or whether they- art* in school or not. The Decatur Industrial association - will meet next Monday evening and everybody is urged to attend. — 4>4>4«4>4>4<4'4>4<4*'l*4 > 4*4 , 4*4' 4< SOAP SLIPS 4" 4- Chicago, April 11. — (Special to •p Daily Democrat)—A clean neck v costs less today. 4* ■J» The James S. Kirk and com- 44" pany put into effect soap price v 4« reductions ranging from 7 tn 15 4 <• per cent. 4> Other soap manufacturers are 44- expected to follow suit. 44- The bar of soap which formerly 4 4“ sold for 9 cents sold for 6% 4 4 cents today. Prices of other var- 44“ ieties will be cut proportionately 44 > 4’4 , 4 , 4 , 4'4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4«4'4' STRIKE WEAKENS Great Britain's Industrial War Was Regarded as Crushed Today (By Ed L. Keen, United Press staff correspondent) London, April 11- (Special to Daily Democrat)—Britain’s threatened in dustrial revolution was regarded ar crushed today. Sentiment against striking was reported growing in the railway and transport ranks and there wore indications that miners, owners and representatives of the government will make important concessions to gain peace. The miners negotiations were reopened at 11 o'clock this forenoon |,with Sir Robert Horne presiding. Premier Lloyd George made a brief address and the gathering adjourned until four p. m.

MRS. MEANS DEAD Passed Away Sunday Morning at the Reed Memorial Hospital in Richmond LEAVES A BABY SON Formerly Miss Francile Erwin —Funeral Services Tuesday Afternoon Mrs. Guy S. Means, formerly Miss Francile Erwin, daughter of the late Judge R. K. Erwin, of this city, died Sunday afternoon at Richmond, Ind., after an illness of one week's duration. Iler deatii resulted from thrombosis. or a coagulation of the blood vessels. Mrs. Means was born in this city, and moved to Fort. Wayne twelve years ago when the family located there, her father following the practice of law in Allen county. She was married in Fort Wayne a year and a half ago and she and her husband, went to Richmond to make their home, an 1 had s ince resided there. Her death occurred at the Reed Memorial hospital Sunday morning at 10:45. She graduated front the Fort Wayne high school in the class of 1918. Surviving are the husband and a baby son; the mother. Mrs. Luella Erwin, living at 1203 Crescent avenue. Fort Wayne; three brothers, David Erwin, who makes his home with his mother; Dr. Harry G. Erwin, lof Huntertown, and R. W. Erwin, of Indianapolis. A sister, wife of Rob|ert Allison, died a few years ago, at ; Indianapolis. Dore B. and Dan N. Erwin, of this city are uncle;; of the deceased. (Continued on page two) BOY RISKS LIFE FOR DOG I iiiied Press Service. Chicago, April 11.- (Special to Daily Democrat) — Love for hts dog nearly I cost the life of Harold O'Grady today. Harold and his brother Ray. 6. live next door to the Livingston .warehouse wjjiii h was burned a; a. los of SIOO,OOO. The father of tin*, boy rushed in his home and rescued them. Harold remembered his dog an.! rushed back in the house after it. As walls were caving in "firemen rescued him. lb had the dog. CHICAGO MAN NAMED. Washington. April 11.—(Special to Daily Democrat).--The recess appointment of Edward IT. Shaughnessy, Chicago, to be second assistant postpaster general was announced at the white house today. Shaughnessy is a railroad export and served as a colonel in France in the transportation corps of the A. E. F. ATLANTIC CITY OUT OF IT. New York, April 11. —(Special to Daily Democrat).—Newark of Jersey City Is expected to get the call for the Dempsey-Carpenter fight. Tex Rickard's announcement that the big arena will be used for other championship fights during the summer is thought to bo the "sleeper” that puts Atlantic City out of the running.

SIXTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS CONVENES FOR SESSION NEW TARIFF LAW IS EXPECTED TO RE STARTEB AT ONCE - PRESIDENT HARDING WILL GIVE A PERSONAL MESSAGE TOMORROW.

PASTORS NAMED Evangelical Association Ends Weeks’ Conference at Ft. Wayne Last Night REV. HANEY RETURNS Rev. D. 0. Wise Goes Back to Berne, Rev. F. Launer Sent to Linn Grove The annual session of the Evangelical association of Indiana came to a close Sunday evening witli the reading of the appointments of the ministers for the year. The conference was one of the most successful ever held by the association. The Rev. C. L. Haney is returned to the Decatur church, and the Rev. 1). O. Wise is sent back to Berne for another year. Other appointments in which Decatur people are interested arc': Van Wert, ()., Rev. .1. 11. Rilling; Nappanee, Ind., A. B. Hnist; Lakeville circuit, W. H. Mygrant. All of those men are former Decatur pastors. Other appointments are as follows: Berne circuit, E. H. Baumgartner; Celina, M. O. Herman; Celina circuit, (Continued on page four) citWcials AGAIN EXPLODED Mayor Bosse and Other Officials of Evansville Are Found to be Short — TOTAL NEARS $20,000 Mayor is Candidate for Reelection and Charges Will be an issue Indianapolis, April 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)- The state board of accounts “exploded” the city administration of Evansville. Mayor Bosse, democratic chairman nearly the entire city government and a number of firms and individuals are involved in a report, the state board of accounts issued charging illegal expenditures by the city administration totaling $19,125.22, Mayor Bosse is a candidate' for reelection. The report which covers the years 1919 and 1920 charges: That a large sum was paid for park concerts which was never appropriated by the city council. That the mayor paid out of his emergency fund various sums of money to city employes just before and just after the last election. That large sums of money were paid to city officials and employes for plumbing and supplies furnished by the city. That $1 1,200 was allowed on illegal and excessive contracts for a street sweeper by Charles L. Howard, former city controller who is now dead. That credit accounts were turned over by the city to a bank of which Mayor B .sse is president ami that the city paiil interest on them illegally. That E. H. Ireland, city judge made illegal statement to John It. Brill, city attorney. The city attorney fee's were paid as part fines which practice the board of accounts some time ago declared to be illegal. DIRECTORS WILL MEET The directors of the Decatur Chautauqua association will meet this evening at seven-thirty o’clock at. the office of W. E. Johnson in the Schafer block. It is important that every one be there.

Price Three Cento

| (By L, C. Martin, Cnitcd Press staff correspondent) Washington. April 1! Special to ' lily Democrat) The sixty-seventh icongress meets today with its leadI ers declaring that a tariff bill will bo ■started on its way toward the statute book', before the session is 48 hours old. i The most overwhelming republican congress in years will thus uphold . one of the first tenets of the republican partv —the protective tariff. Foreign relations, the railroads, soldier relief, naval policy and a score of other problems are threaten- ■ ing the hopes of republican leaders • lhat the session which opens today 1 will be able to quit by autumn. It ‘ may be forced to continue until the ■ time which the constitution sets for a regular meeting next December. Only formalities ; were scheduled for I today. The house will organize by swearing in new members and re- ’ electing present officers, including 1 Speaker Gillett. 1 In the senate the first session will ’ be even shorter. Both branches will have a joint 1 committee to formally notify Presi- ■ dent IJarding that congress is in session and awaiting any communication he may have. Tomorrow Harding will appear be- • fore a joint session with his first message and then the business of congress will start in earnest. After Harding's message the house will start debate on the revised Fordpey emergency tariff bill. Framed !to protect farmers from competition with imported products, the bill will ■ be introduced today in the form that 'it was vetoed by Former President Wilson a little more than a month ; ago. The first business in the senate will be the Columbian treaty. (By Raymond Clapper, I’nited Press staff correspondent) , Washington. D. C„ April 11 —(SpeI rial to Dully Democrat) President Harding today starts out to demoni strate his theory that congress will i work better under the inspiration of I the “Golden Rule” than the threat of the "Black Jack.” The new president faces his first real test as a leader with the assembling of the extra session of congress today and he goes into the new phase of his administration determined to roly on persuasion and common i counsel. Troublesome issues divide various party leaders in the house and senate, but President Harding has thus tar listened patiently to the contending views and sought to harmonize them without attempting to force one side or the other to surrender. Harding practically finished revision of his message today and expected to send it to the printer within a few hours. He will read it in person at the joint session tomorrow. The message has been written with a desire solely to “guide” congress. Having resigned from the senate only a few months ago, Harding is keenly conscious of the jealousy with which congress guards its prerogative. He has taken care to recognize this but he is likewise conscious of the rights of the executives and has loft no doubt, in his message as to how he feels on this score. Outbursts are expected in executive session of tlie senate over some of tho nominations Harding has decided upon. One of these is that of C. C. Madison of Kansas City, nominated for district attorney of the Western Missouri district over the protests of Senator Spencer of that state. Tho nomination of J. J. Esch of Wisconsin to lie an interstate commerce commissioner has stirred up the opposition of Senator La Follette. Opposition is likewise expected over some of the .shipping board nomlna- . tions\ Vigorous debate is expected over j the Columbian treaty in the senate ' where Senators Borah. Ideaho. Kel(Continued on page four)