Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 150, Decatur, Adams County, 25 June 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 150.

GOMPERS WINS FORTIETH TIME Old Man of Labor Organization Elected Over Lewis by a Two to One Vote hard fight made But Veteran Leader Too Strong—Sharp Tilts Mark Close of the Session (United Press Service) Denver, Colo., June 24— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Samuel Gompers overcoming bitter opposition was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor today for his fortieth term. The veteran labor leader won over John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers who put up a strenous light for leadership. Gompers polled 25,022 and Lewis was given 12,324. Denver, Colo., June 25—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The federation of labor, after a stormy debate lasting until early this morning went on record condemning the third internationale, the soviet Russian labor organization. The convention practically unanimously endorsed the executive committees report disapproving of bolshevik Russia but expressing sympathy with the Russian people and declaring also that they soon will have an organization through which American workers can co-operate with the Russian toilers. The debate was marked by a tilt between Gompers and D. C. Short, representing the telegrahpers union, Chicago. Short, unable to get the floor to speak in favor of a milder declaration, accused Gompers of ‘ machine rule.” Gompers shouted Short must withdraw that remark or face charges. After a moment’s hesitation Short withdrew’ the statement. James Duncan was elected vicepresident by practically unanimous vote. One vote was cast against him. Lewis was unable to overcome the handicap of the strong sentimental hold which Gompers obtained on the labor movement by nearly two score years of administration. The vote was taken amidst the dramatic scenes in the auditorium. The gallieries were packed with supporters of both factions. The floor of the convention hall was crowded with spectators. Delegates applauded ever}' vote as it was announced. It was the first time that Gompers had been strenously opposed since 1894 when he was defeated for the presidency by another miner. Gompers won the position back the next year however. Gompers time was an endorsement by representatives of organized laborers of his administration and approval of his slow moving cautious methods in preference to the swift | spectacular driving methods of Lewis Gompers was given a tremendous ovision as the vote was announced He could scarcely control his emotion. As delegations cast its vote for “the grand old man of labor it was easily seen by delegates he would win and they cheered each vote. Lewis own delegation was badly split. He got 2,129 the minors' votes while 1,596 cast their ballots for Gompers. When the vote was announced there came calls from the flooi lot Gompers. With tears in his eyes hi stood up to start his speech. He said: “What ever favor has come to me in previous elections 1 took it simpl' as the call to duty. The source o my gratification is not in the i.i< that 1 defeated Delegate Lewis. “The gratification to me in tha case comes from the fact that, a n< paper mud slinging sheet cannot con trol the American labor movemen . "My election will bring no <om fort to Gary or Hearst. “The voice of labor I will interpret and present as I can, come what n ’ :n ' “I will speak in no minor key whether it be to Gary as president or any or all of the newspapers. ■When Gompers had completed us speech Lewis rose to his place m the rear of the hall. He said theie was no feeling or rancor in his min J. O. Sellemeyer of the Northern Indiana fair made a business tup Willshire last evening.

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DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.! The Dally Vacation Bible School i conducted by the Baptist church con 1 tinues with unabated interest. The ' average attendance for the week was 72. Several visitors were present during the week and all expressed themselves delighted with the work done. Visitors are always welcome. We are sorry we are so crowded for room. We have had to send out word discouraging the enrollment of any more puplls.-The Superintendent. BOYS MUST WAIT Attack of Senator Borah Causes Leaders to Again Postpone Bonus Bill — REASON IS WITHHELD Settlement of Allied War Debt Believed to be One of the Main Obstacles United PreNN Service. Washington, June 25.—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Unexpected ob stacles to the veterans adjusted compensation bill have arisen which senate leaders declared today may delay passage of the measure for several months. Republican leaders were reticent in discussing the change in the legisI lative program. Several senators simply said it was deemed unwise to push the legislation at this time. Settlement of the refunding of the allied war debts to this country is I said to be one of the obstalees in the way of the so-called bonus bill. It is expected by Senator McCuniber of North Dakota who is handling the bill in the senate and other advocates that funds for paying the veterans compensation which would not begin until after July, 1922, would be derived from interest on the foreign loan. The unexpected attack of Senator Borah of Idaho on the bonus bill is also said to have some bearing on the change in plans. If the bill were pressed at this time, leaders fear that continued attack might do much to make the legislation unpopular with the country. COURT HOUSE NOTES. Notice of final settlement was filed by the executor in the estate of Isabelle Nepune. Clerk set and fixes September sth as date for hearing of final report. Arguments for a new trial were made before Judge Moran this morn ing by attorneys for the defendant in the case of Hoffacker vs. The Lincoln National’ Life Insurance company. Colerlck & Hogan and Fred B. Shoaf of Fort Wayne represent the defend ant and Sturgis & Stine, Simmons & Dailey and C. J. Lutz appeared for the plaintiff. A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in court some time ago. This morning the plaintiff entered a remittur in the sum of $165.50, claiming the jurors had made a mistake in computing the interest. Judge Moran will withhold his deci ■ sion as to whether or not a new trial I will be granted, until the first week lot the September term of court. COUNTY CUTS WAGES Bluffton, Ind., June 25.— County . Highway Superintendent John i Prough announced today reductions in wages as follows: Truck drivers, from $4.50 to $3.50 per day; teamsers, from $5 to $4 per day, and day laborers, from $3.00 to $2.50 per day. They labor ten hours per day. One truck driver resigned rather than aceept the cut, and Supt. Prough said . he had thirty applicants for the position. , County Highway Superintendent Jim A. Hendricks stated today tha r he found it necessary to make the cut t in the spring, that he would be enabled to make the road money go just 1 as far as possible. Adams county.has been paying laborers $2.50 and $3.00 - per day, and $4-50 tor teams during the spring and summer. ELEVEN FOUND GUILTY 1 (United Press Service) „ Toledo. 0.. June 25-(Special to t Daily Democrat)— Eleven 1 ■»» a charge of conspiracy in the $.>,000,- ! 000 post office robbery here were e found guilty this morning. , The two acquitted are John JEpps, Chicago broker, who was a<> n ~med of disposing of some of the ,o stolen bonds and Charles Fur. , Toledo.

CONCERT AT GYM Mission House College Glee Club Will Appear Here Next Wednesday Night GIVE GOOD PROGRAM Is the Verdict of the Press Everywhere They Appear—Plan to Attend The people of this community will be given a rare treat in the way of a musical entertainment next Wednesday evening, when the glee club from the Mission House college of the Reformed church, located at Franklin, Wis., appear here at the gym. This musical organization is one of the best in the country, and the price of admission is within the reach of everyone. The concert will be at the gym, and tickets can be purchased from any of the young people of the Reformed church, under whose auspices the concert is given, the price being fifty cents for adults and twenty-five cents for children, including the war tax. The Monticello, (Wis.) Messenger, under date of May 25, 1918, says: "The concert given by the Glee Club of the Mission House College, at the Grand Central Hall last Friday evening, was hugely enjoyed by an audience that taxed the hall to its utmost capacity. Those who patronized the concert went there with the expectation of being well entertained, and they were in no wise disappointed. One of the finest things in connection with the entertainment was the prominence with which Old Glory was displayed upon the stage, and the several patriotic numbers which were included in the program of the evening. The program opened with 'The Stars and Stripes Forever’, and was concluded with ‘The Flag’ by W. H. Bollman. The solo and ensemble numbers, both vocal and instrumental, were all of a truly enjoyable nature. This was the first appearance here of the Mission House College Glee Club, and the boys made a most ereiUlable impression upon those who were fortunate enough to be present. It is hoped that they will be considerate of Monticello in the future again—making us a visit at least once a year, to say the least.” SIMS IS CHESTY Has No Intention of Resigning Because of Being Publicly Reprimanded BACK TO NEWPORT Has Not Changed His Mind About Great Britain and the Sinn Feiners (United Press Service) Washington, June 25.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Rear Admiral William S. Sims regards as a closed incident his public reprimand by Secretary of the Navy Denby for his now famous “jackass" speech in London, it was indicated today. Sims’ j-eaction was described by close personal friends as follows: 1— He has no intention of resigning from the navy because of anger at the official rebuke. 2 — He is not bothered in the least at the reprimand nor does he feel "squelched.” 3— He is sorry that he embarrassed ' (he administration but he still feels the same about Great Britain and the Sinn Fein as he stated in his speech, > despite the reprimand. Admiral 1 Sims has left for New--1 port, R. 1., where he will resume his station as president of the naval war

college. — INDIANAPOLIS MARKET t * t United Press Service. 4 Indianapolis, June 25—(Special to 4 t Daily Democrat)— Hog receipts, 3,- 4 i 500; market 15 to 25 higher; best 4 , heavies $8.90@9; medium mixed, $9; 4 , common choice $9; bulk sales $8.90 4 ’ @9; cattle receipts 100, steady; 4 sheep receipts 200; market steady; 4 tops [email protected]. 4 — 4 WILL GIVE SOCIAL 4 ) s The Monmouth base ball team will 4 1 give an ice cream social next Tuesday 4 - evening on the lawn at the school 4 a house. The Monmouth high school 4 orchestra will furnish music all even- ■ ing, and the public is not only as- < !■ sured a good big dish of ice cream ■ e and all the home-made cake they can 1 eat, hut a first-class entertainment as ■ well.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, June 25, 1921.

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Indiana—Part cloudy weather with local thundershowers tonight or Sunday; little-change in temperature. Lower Michigan—Part cloudy tonight and Sunday; probably local thundershowers Sunday in south and central portions; little change in tern perature. Upper Michigan—Generally fair tonight; Sunday unsettled, probably showers in west portion; not much change in temperature. A HAPPY WEDDING Was That of Mr. Tillman Gehrig of This City to Miss Annabel Schockey OF NEW HAVEN, IND. Will Reside With Groom’s Parents in This City for the Present Time A very pretty wedding was solemnized at high noon last Thursday by the Rev. O. L. Thompson of New Haven, which united the lives of Miss Annabel Shockey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shockey of New Haven and Mr. Tillman Gehrig, son of Mr. and Mrs; Louis Gehrig of this city. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, on Hartzel street in New Haven The home was beautifully decorated with gar den flowers, ferns and palms which formed a pretty altar, where tin ring ceremony was performed. The bride looked very becoming in a costume of dark blue satin, trimmed in old gold. She carried a large bouquet of white roses and bridal wreath. The bride's only attendant was her sister, Miss Stella Shockey, who served as bride's maid and look ed very pretty in a costume of pale blue organdie. She carried a large bouquet of roses and sweet peas. Albert Gehrig attended his brother as best man After the ceremony a three course luncheon was served to the two immediate families and a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gehrig left by auto mobile on a short wedding trip. For traveling the bride wore a suit of Reindeer tan. A large blue taffeta hat and a dainty orange blouse com pleted her outfit. After the 28th, they will be at home to their friends on Eighth street with the groom's parents, where they will reside for the present. HAM LEWIS GETS BIG CASE. Chicago, June 25. —(Special to Daily Democrat).—J. Hamilton Lewis attorney and former U. S. Senator, today filed suit against the govern ment for release of $500,000 worth oi liquor now being held in government warehouses. Lewis represents 100 prominent Chicago clients who claim the gov ernment refused to give them the liquor. LONGER SKIRTS GIRLS. Paris, June 25.—(Special to Daily Democrat).—The Garden Party fol lowing the Marlborough-Deacon wedding today gave the first indication of the forthcoming Parisian summer style. All skirts were considerable longer . some reaching almost to the ankle. Lavender was shown to be the fav- , orite summer color. ’ A large crowd is attending the cat tie sale at Bellmont park this afterj noon.

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WAS A SUCCESS Tour of the Swine Breeders Over the County on Friday Greatly Enjoyed ANOTHER NEXT YEAR With Picnic Dinner—Prof. J. R. Wiley of Purdue Was With the Breeders The tour of the members of the Adams County Duroc Swine Breeders' association took place yesterday, according to the schedule announced several days ago. A number of breeders met at the office of the county agent in this city at 9 o'clock in the morning, and the herds of Ed Miller, Earl Nidlinger, J. D. Nidlinger, and Ross Harden and Son were visited during the afternoon. Dinner was had in this city and following the noon hour the party proceeded to the farms of J. D. Baker, Fred Busche, Ray Harvey, William Grandlienard, Wilson Banter and E. W. Busche. The men were accompanied on the tour by Prof. J. R. Wiley, swine specialist, from Purdue university, who discussed methods of feeding, kinds of feeds, outhouses, care, etc. Instructions were also given in the judging of hogs, and in several instances those on the tour were ask ed to judge class of hogs, placing them as to their merits. Eight pig club boys and girls were also on the tour. At the last stop a summary of the days’ work was made by Professor Wiley, and the members of the association planned for a tour next year, with a picnic dinner. Professor Wiley was well pleased with the tour, considering the extremely busy time, and seemed to think that Adams county hogg compare very favorably with those of other counties. About thirty men made the trip, some of whom are not directly interested in Durocs. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE During the extremely busy season the regular monthly meetings of the Washington Township Farmers’ Fed- , eration will be postponed until further notice. IN UNION SERVICE The Churches of City Will Unite in One Evening Service for Two Months HELD ALTERNATELY I At the Different Churches —Each Minister Will Preach One Sermon The Ministerial association has arranged its summer schedule of 1 union services during the months of July and August, there being but one 5 service on Sunday evenings, and that will be held alternately at the various churches, with the pastor of each church preaching one sermon at a church other than his own. In f past years the union meetings have proven popular, and each pastor is ■ given an opportunity for rest from i The summer schedule is as fol r pulpit labor.

lows: r July 3—Presbyterian church; Rev. C. L. Haney. July 10 —Evangelical; Rev. A. H. Saunders. July 24- Buelah M. E.; C. J. Miner t- July 31 —Reformed; Rev. O. E. r- Miller August 7 -Baptist; Rev. Tinkham. August 14 United Brethren; Rev. 4 Elllker 4> Autist 21- —Methodist, Rev. Wyant. 44> GASOLINE DROPS TWO CENTS ♦ 4> ChicagQ, June 25. —(Special to ♦ Daily Democrat).—An average, redye--4> tlon of two cents per gallon on gaso- -- line affecting eleven middlewestern 4> states w r as announced by the Stand- + Oil company here today. ♦ The reduction will bring gasoline 4 1 wholesale to eighteen cents per gal- -- lon and retail to twenty cents. ♦ ♦ ICE CREAM SOCIAL 4> 4- The Willing Workers’ class of the ♦ Bobo U. B. church will give an ice ♦ cream social Tuesday evening on the ♦ church lawn at Bobo. The liublic is ♦ urged to attend. 41 ♦ Dan Roop of Blue Creek township ♦ was attending to business in Decatur ♦ this morning.

I ATTEND CONFERENCE ' Joseph C. Laurent, adjutant of the local post of the American Legion and L. E. Ehinger, post finance officer I left this morning for Culver, hid., where they will attend a two day conference of Indiana Legionaires. The conference is to be held at the , Culver Military Academy which is b situated on Lake Maxinkukee. and is in the form of a week-end outing, • combining business and pleasure. Many matters of real importance are to be considered at this meeting ' KINTZ AND COFFEE I Buy Business of the Deca- ' tur Iron and Metal Company—Now in Charge MR. COFFEE RESIGNS ; As Driver of City Truck—- ' Yards Are Located Along the Clover Leaf A deal has been closed whereby Ed ! L, Kintz and Mathias Coffee become owners of the coal business operated for the past few years by the Decatur Iron and Metal company along the Clover Leaf railway near the plant of the Decatur Produce company. Tiie business has been man aged by Ben Knapke, and he was as , sociated with John Trimm and Dr. C. S. Clark, in the business. The new , business will be known as the City , Coal company. t Mr. Coffee is a son of the late John i Coffee, many years driver of the city I coal wagon, and Mathias, himself, , has been driver of the new city truck [ In hauling coal from the various rail- ; ways to the waterworks plant since I the truck was purchased by the city. . Mr. Kintz is one of the proprietors ! of the pool and billiard room oppol site the court home, and for some time was also engaged in the restaurant business. Botli men are hard workers and good business men and It is assured they will do their share of the coal business. Mr. Coffee will i act as manager and Mr. Kintz will do • the soliciting. MRS. ORTHWEIN IS FREE. Chicago, June 25. — (Special to i Daily Democrat). —Mrs. Cora Orth--1 wein was at liberty today and freed 1 of the charge of slaying Herbert P. Ziegler, Goodyear tire and Rubber . company, executive. I The pretty divorcee was acquitted by a jury last night after a deliberation of one hour. Three ballots were taken. r "Public, opinion freed me,” said Mrs. Orthwein. “You can't convict a pretty worn- ’ an,” the state’s attorney staled. FAMOUS LAWYER DEAD. ■- New York. June 25. —(Special to f Daily Democrat). —John B. Stanchf field, one of the best known lawyers e in the United States died at Islip, t Long Island today following a brief '• illness. >f Stanchfield had been ill for ten t days suffering from kidney trouble, n Stanchfield formerly was one of the e attorneys for Mrs. James A. Stillman.

He recently withdrew from that case. He was prominent in democratic poll- ( tics and participated In many law , suits. I HOW IT ALL WILL HAPPEN United Press Service. (By Jack McAuliffe. Undefeated Lightweight Champion) New York, June 25—(Special to Daily Democrat) Jack Dempsey will beat Carpentier and retain his title as the world’s champion. I’ll be greatly surprised if the Frenchman comes up for the third round. The length of the bout depends entirely on the American h wind. Even if Dempsey is off form he’ll outgame the Frenchman and win. Carpentier will get over his best punches in the first round but he’ll lose heart when Dempsey refuses to do a "Beckett.” Dempsey will batter his energy out. with terrific left body punches. The Frenchman wil Ibe weakened iti the second round by calling on all his speed and science to keep away from the American. ,- - • CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE (United Press Service) Chicago. June 25.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Wheat: July $1.30- %; Sept. $1.25%. Corn: July, 62%; Sept. 63%. Oats: July 38%; Sept. 38 %?

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A GOOD CROWD ~ ' AT CATTLE SALE r i Hereford Cattle Sale at the ' Bellmont Park This Aft- ‘ ernoon Well Attended , FEW OUTSIDE BUYERS First Animal Went to Van. Wert County—Ed Scham- , erloh Took Two Heifers A good sized crowd greeted the auctioneers and contributors to the first sale of the Adams County Hereford Breeders’ Association held at Bellmont park this afternoon All of the Hereford breeders of the county had animals listed in the sale, their purpose being to interest a greater number of the farmers of this community in the raising of pure bred live stock. Colonel Fred Reppert started the sale at 1:45, and he was assisted in the ring b(F Colonel Hull of Des Moines, la , and Frances Schmitt of this city. Mr. Reppert started the sale with the announcement that the contributors desired the farmers of Adams county to buy these cattle just as cheap as they could, and the sale was given entirely for their benefit, but that he noticed there were several bidders from out of the county. The cattle had not been given a special grooming for the sale. but their pedigrees were announced, so that every man bidding could know just what he was getting. He also said that it any one was dissatisfied with his purchase and that if the animal was not just as represented he could get his money back. Further it was announced that if any one purchased an open heifer and desired to have it bred to any of the bulls on Bellmont farms, : it would not cost one cent for the servi Ice at the farm, or would there lie I any charge for the pasture while the i heifer was at the farm. The first cow was led into the ring and the bidding started. It was run up to $145, and was taken by W. J. Davis of Van Wert county, Ohio. • Lots No. 19 and 20, two fine heifer ■ calves, were led into the ring, and I there were soon sold to Ed Schamer- ■ loh of Union township, Adams county ' the price being $127.50 each. They were two of the best animals in the I lot of fifty to be sold. The third ani- ■ mal was a cow with calf, and after ’ some lively bidding was sold to Jacob Graber for $147.50. I GRASSHOPPERS HIT WEST. Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25.— (Special to Daily Democrat).—An invading army threatened the crops of Elpaso county today. ’ Millions of grasshoppers are ad- ‘ vancing from the southwest and de- * stroying vegetation as they go ac- '• cording to J. C. Hale, county agent. f Tons of poisoned bran are being used to check the invaders. a ’■ FORGOT TO KISS HER. e

Paris, June 25. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Duke of Barlborough failed to exercise his most imporant prerogative today when the religious ceremony was performed in his wedding to Miss Gladys Deacon of Boston—he didn’t kiss the bride. The religious ceremony was held in the gardens of the home of Eugene Higgins, a cousin of Miss Deacon. COVERS TERRITORY LIKE A BLANKET Proof that the Daily Democrat, Your Home Paper, covers Adams county "like a blanket" is shown in the Heekin Raking Powder ad in tonight's paper, wherein the names of every dealer in this locality, including Decatur, Herne, Monroe, Bobo, Curryville, Geneva, Glendening, Honduras, Linn Grove Magley, Monmouth, Peterson, Pleasant Mills. Preble, Steele, Watt and Williams station are listed. The Heekin schedule was sent to ns through the N. W. Ayer &i Son advertising agency of Philadelphia and will be the only one appearing in any paper in the county. We think it is a mark of distinction and proof that the big manufacturers and the large advertising agencies are convinced ’ that the Daily Democrat covers the field and that the desired results are obtained through its columns. Take a look at the ad.