Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 221, Decatur, Adams County, 19 September 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 221

SENATORS AGAIN Return to Washington Declaring Intentions to Rush Tax Bill Through THE PEOPLE DEMAND That Action Be Speedy But Plans Are For More Vacation This Week End. By Fraser Edward, (lulled Prexx Service). Washington, D. C., Sept. 19 —Spe dal to Daily Democrat). —"Fresh from the people” the senatorial vanguard arrived today for the reconvening of congress on Wednesday, determined to put the tax revision bill through the senate without delay. According to present plans, the bouse will not settle down to work until October 3, taking three day recess meanwhile and the majority of congressmen are not expected back until the latter part of next week. Senators and congressmen say that the universal sentiment in their states and districts is for prompt settlement of the tax question. Members from industrial centers, especially, found insistent demands for the enactment of a tariff bill. Republican senators generally re gard the work of the senate finance committee in revising the tax bill as well done and with few exceptions are ready to get behind the measure. On the other hand, Democrats are preparing for a determined fight on the bill. They assert that the people look upon the repeal of the excess profits taxes and the lowering of sur taxes which will result in relieving large incomes, as "a rich man's bill." Vigorous Democratic assaults will also be made on the transportation tax. Although the senate bill cuts this tax to half the present rate, Democrats declare that it should be entirely repealed in order to relieve shippers and business generally. —e » TENT BLOWN OVER The wind storm Saturday morning blew over the tent in which the evan gelistic meetings in charge of the Hartford and Union Chapel churches were being held. The tent was located in a grove two and one half miles west of Geneva. The canvas was torn and damaged, and a piano being used in the services also suffered slightly. The services were to have been brought to a close on Sunday and the canvas was not stretched for the one-day service, the meetings having been held in the church. APPEALS FOR FAIRNESS (United Prexx Service). San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 19 (Special to Daily Democrat) —An ap peal for fairness to her husband wasthe first word given out by Mints Durfee, wife of Roscoe (“Fatty ) Arbuckle, film' comedian, when she arrived in San Francisco early today She came from New York to aid het husband who is in jail here charged with causing the death of Virginia Rappe, actress. "Only one side of this story has been told,” she said, “and I know that the people of this good city will wait until the other side comes out in proper, orderly fashion in court.” FOUR. INJURED IN ACCIDENT Bluffton, Ind., Sept. 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Earl Bartling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davis, of M illshire, Ohio, received three broken ribs, Lester Cotton slightly hurt and Catherine and Mary Thomas, of this city, were cut and bruised as the results of an automobile accident which occured last night. The party were in a Buick roadster going to Willshire and were just three miles east of Bluffton when they upset. It is stated that they were traveling at the rate of fifty miles an hour. WED AT FORT WAYNE A pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at three-thirty o’clock at the home of Mrs. Lx)na Arthur, of St. Martin’s street, when her son, Tony Arthur was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WL Smith, of Decatur, Rev. G. W. Sundermann, of the First Evangelical church, officiating. Following the wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. Arthur left for Rome City, and upon their return they will resldde at 425 St. Martin street. Mr. Arthur is associated with the Auto Service company. —Fort Wayne Jour-’--'Gazette.'

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ROAD IS OPENED The new M. R. E. cemetery road, Adams county's first cement pavement, was opened to traffic on Saturday morning. The road is about one and one-half miles in length, and runs west of Berne. The pavement had been completed several weeks ago by the contractors, Gordon & Brinneman, who moved their force of men and paving paraphernalia to the Bellmont park road, east of this city. The new road is a fine piece of pavement, and the residents of west of Berne are proud of it. MEET AT BLUFFTON Eighty-First Annual Session of Salamonie Baptist Association in THREE DAY SESSION Mr. C. E. Bell Moderator — Dozen Decatur People Will Attend xMeeting. Many members of the Decatur Baptist church will go to Bluffton this evening where they will attend the sessions of the Salamonia Baptist association, which there at 7:30 o'clock for a three days’ session Mr. C. E. Bell of this city is the moderator for the Salamonia' district, and will preside at the sessions. The following program will be given during the three days; Monday Evening, 7:30 Young People’s Night Devotions. Reports from B. Y. P. U. Address, “Young People and Evan gelism,”—Rev. William Graham Ev erson, First church, Muncie. Tuesday Morning, 10:00 O'clock Call to order by Moderator. Reading of rules of order. « Devotionals —Rev. J. C. Mitchell, Walnut street church, Muncie. Introduction of new pastors. Welcome—Rev. H. N. Spear, Bluff ton. Response—Moderator. Reading church letters. Announcements. Tuesday Afternoon, 1:30 O’clock Song service. Devotions—Rev. J. A. Sakwor, Montpelier. Appointment of committees. Annual Sermon —Rev. Arthur Coop er, Dunkirk. Conference — “Salamonia Association and the New World Movement”, S. G. Huntington, northern district superintendent. Announcements. Tuesday Evening, 7:30 O’clock Devotions—Rev. L. C. Cramer, Liberty Center. Address, “Opportunities and Re spansibilities of Indiana Baptists”— Rev. H. N. Spear, president state convention. Address, “The Church and Evange lism”—Rev. J. W. Kinnett, New Castle. Wednesday Morning, 9 O’clock 9:oo—Devotions, N. H. Day, Pleas ant Mills. 9:2o—Woman’s Conference, Mrs. J E. Reynolds. Address — Miss Dearborn, Indianapolis. 9:30 —Men’s Conference, C. N. Bel) Address—C. S. Dearborn, Indianapolis. IO:30 —“Work of Our Bible Schools," Miss Huckleberry, Franklin. 11:15 —Address. Rev. L. A. Martin, Missionary from India. Wednesday Afternoon, 1:30 O'clock Devotions. Committee Reports. Election of Officers. Address—Dr. Vining. I Adjournment to 1922 session. Among those who will go from Decatur are: Harve Schroll, Cal Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hite, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Shamp, Mr. and Mrs. C. , E. Bell, Mrs. John Chronister,, Miss ’ Jessie Winnes, Ira Bodie and possibly t others. ' JEWELL MAKES A CHARGE (United Prexx Service), Chicago, Sept. 19 — (Special to Daily Democrat)— Charges that rail- - roads were attempting to force their f employes to strike were made today i by Bert M. Jewell, head of the railI road department of the American i Federation of Labor. Jewell gave this as the reason for f advising the membership of the shop f crafts against a strike in spite of : the fact that they have voted against r acceptance of the 12 per cent wage e cut which became effective July 1. II “We have evidence that railroads are trying to force us to strike,” said o Jewell. "A strike would give them r- an excuse to establish the ‘open shop’.”

STRIKE AVERTED Shopmen Voted Favorably But Leaders Decide to Postpone Action FOR THE PRESENT Another Ballot Will Be Taken When Rules Are Announced Says Jewell (United Prexx Service). Chicago, Sept. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Immediate danger of a railroad strike had been averted today. In spite of the fact that shop employes of the roads have voted overwhelmingly against acceptance of the 12 per cent slash in wages which became effective July 1 on order oi the United States railroad labor board, the decision has been reached to hold up further action until the board announces the new working rules now being formulated. B. M. Jewell, head of the railroad department of the American federation of labor which includes the federated shop crafts, made this announcement at a mass meeting of rail employes here yesterday. According to Jewell, another ballot will be taken when the rules are announced and if the, membership votes against acceptance, then a fight will be waged before the railroad board. Strike will be called if neces«ary, Jewell stated. Executives of railroads and representatives of unions are holding meetings over the country to formulate a new set of rules. The wartime working rules were abrogated several months ago by the board. The direct charge that the Pennsylvania railroad had been chosen by other roads to wage the fight for an “open shop” was made by N. R. Good, chairman of the Pennsylvania shop crafts organization. Good referred to the petition of the Pennsylvania now in the hands of the railroad labor board which ’lnsists” that the road is given the right to deal directly with its employes instead of treating with representatives of unions. K. OF C. MEETING TONIGHT The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held this evening at eight o’clock at the hall. A BALLOON RACE Three Americans Take Part in Contest in Belgium Starting Today SOLDIER IS CAUGHT In the Ropes of the La BeL gica, One of the Balloons Favored in Bets. (United Prexx Service). Brussells, Sept. 19—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Fourteen balloons, contesting for the Gordon Bennett trophy were aloft today, blown westward from the starting point at Solbosch yesterday afternoon by strong east winds. Three Americans are in the race. Despite the difficulty of starting in showers and rainstorms all but one of the entries got away. A dramatic incident marked the start of the Belgian entrant. As the balloon left the ground, a soldier became entangled in one of the ropes and was swept aloft before he could extricate himself. He clung, swaying in the wind as the balloon shot upwards until the pilot, DeMuytery, and his assistant were able to draw him into the basket. His weight was certain to prove a severe handicap to "La Belgica,” one of the balloons favored for the prize, which is award ed to the balloon landing at the farthest distance from Brussels, regardless of time. The three American entries were Ralph Upson, Bernard Von Hogman and W. T. Van Ormand. MORE ARRESTS TO BE MADE (United Press Serv , l £ e) , San Francisco, Sept. 19 —(Special to Dally Democrat)—'‘There will be more arrests made in this case,’ District Attorney Matthew Brady declared today discussing the case of Roscoe Arbuckle, comedian, in jail charged with the murder of Virginia Rappe of Los Angeles. Brady refused to go into details. It was believed, however, that he was preparing perjury chetrges against witnesses In the case whose statements he has questioned.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, September 19- 1921.

GIFT TO LIBRARY * Mrs. Adda Blackburn and son, Robert, who ’ are moving to Los Angeles, have presented the Decatur library with a fifteen volumn report of the secretary of war following the civil war. The books show the enlistment of each man who served and were used for many years by Mr. Robert Blackburn when he was j in the pension business. They will prove quite valuable for reference and any person desiring to refer to them will thus be given the opportunity by calling at the library. MINERS ARE MAD ■ - ( Sixty Sullivan County Men Drive Workmen Away From Glendora Mine AND SERVE NOTICE On Them to Stay Off Joh Until Strike Is Ended for Good and All. (United I’resn Service). Sullivan, Ind.. Sept. 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Miner vigilants went on the war path here again last ’ week in their fight against mine bosses and the employment policy of the mine operators, it was learned today. Sirty men visited the • Glendora mine Saturday night and told the fireman and engineer who were manning the property during a strike to leave the mine. The workmen pick ed up their tools and departed. As they were leaving the vigilants told them to “stay off the job until the strike is ended.” It was also learned that a similar raid was made Thursday night on the Peerless mine which is also tied up by a strike. Here the invaders threw a number of electric switches through the window of the engine room before going to the doorway to tell the fireman and engineer to abandon the mine. MARRIED SUNDAY MORNING AT MONROE METHODIST PARSONAGE The wedding of Miss Edna Moek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mock of near Monroe, and Mr. James G. Ledford of Fort Wayne took place Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at the M. E. parsonage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Zechiel. At 12 o'clock dinner was served to a few friends and guests at the country home of Mrs. Ledford’s parents. The homo was beautifully decorated with baskets of autumn flowers. The happy couple left for ,an extended trip through the east where they will visiting Washington, D. C„ and many other places of interest. They will be at home after October 15th at 2930 Euclid avenue, Fort Wayne, Ind. •— LAST RITES FOR MISS RAPPE (United Prexx Service). Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Virginia Rappe with whose alleged murder Roscoe Arbuckle is charged was laid to rest here today. "The best dressed girl in pictures” was buried in a simple gown of white, the gift of Mildred Harris Chaplin. “It is the last gift I can nytke to one I loved," the film star said in offering the gown before the funeral services. Thousands of motion picture celebreties crowded around the chapel of a Hollywood funeral parlor where the rites were conducted. I It is estimated that more than ■ 8,000 persons viewed Virginia Rappe’s body as it lay in state over ■ Sunday. The chapel was banked with flow1 ers. Among the offerings were those 1 of Henry Lehrman, her fiance, and 1 Larry Semon. — NOW ISN’T THAT GREAT? (United prexx Service). , Paris, Sept. 19—(Special to Daily ’ Democrat)—The most costly underwear produced in Paris since the war was completed today. It Is for the youthful Grand Duchess Xenia of Russia who will shortly be married to William Leeds, son of the former I Mrs. Leeds, the “million dollar s widow.” The daintiest under garment of - all, intended for the wedding day is f of Alencon lace and worth a prince’s 1 ransom. The cost of the lingerie i runs into hundreds of thousands of francs. —e ) “Fat” Myers arrived home from t West Point this morning. He will - enter the state university as soon as possible.

IS BUILDING ROAD Wm. Franks Expects to Complete East Mile of the Kukelhan Road WITHIN TWO WEEKS Has Been Delayed Three Years Because of War Orders and Increased Costs If good weather prevails the east mile of the Kukelhan macadam road will be completed within two weeks, ending the dispute over that portion of the highway at least and meeting the demands of the board.’ William Franks who was awarded the contract January Bth, 1918, is now finishing the job, delayed more than three years for various causes over which he had no control. When the contract was awarded for the two miles, Mr. Franks expected to complete it during the year and at a profit. The war was on however and before he got to It an yder was issued by the government preventing the hauling of stone by the railroads. In 1919 nothing equid be done and since then the cost of construction has advanced so rapidly that it was impossible to build without a great loss which Mr. Franks was trying to avoid. A month ago however he was notified by the board that the east mile must be constructed this year or suit would be filed against him and his bondsmen. Mr. Franks decided to go to it and with a force of men and with W. O. Bingham as inspector now has the work well under way. With JI.IOO invested’ in the grade and the cost of construction estimated at an additional $5,700 for the one mile, it will be seen that the loss will be considerable unless some additional allowance can be made, as the contract price for the two miles is SB,BOO. Mr. Franks expects to build the other mile next year when freight rates should be down twenty per cent he has been informed. Since the contract was let, the price of stone had advanced considerable and the cost of hauling and other labor doubled. Mr. Franks de serves credit for his efforts to meet the demands and says he will spare nothing to give the citizens of Root township a road that will in every way meet the specifications. TO CLOSE ROAD Bellmont Road is Closed and Work Commenced on West End of Highway TO CONCRETE IT Traffic Must Detour to the North and Come to Decatur over Smith Bridge. Brinneman & Gordon, contractors, announced this afternoon that the Bellmont road, beginning at the Monroe street bridge in this city, would be closed to traffic, beginning this evening. This is done in order that the. contractors can go ahead with the improving of the west end of the road. The road when opened to traffic will be a concrete road eighteen feet wide along the entire stretch, except at the curve, where it will be widened a few feet. Work on the north wing of the road past the Bellmont park is progressing nicely and a large stretch of concrete has already been laid. Traffic must detour to the north and come in on the Fort Wayne-De-catur road over the Smith bridge until the road is opened. BANNS WERE READ Tne banns of matrimony were read for the first time at the St. Mary’s Catholic church yesterday, between Miss Jessie Holthouse and Mr. Jack Brunton, whose marriage will take place on Tuesday, October 4th. Miss Holthouse announced her marriage to Mr. Brunton at a beautiful party last week. The young couple are numbered among I Decatur’s well known people. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ *♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Indiana — Increases? cloudiness and probably showers tonight and Tuesday; warmer tonight. . Lower Michigan —Showers late tonight and Tuesday; warmer tonight. Upper Michigan—(Showers late tonight and Tuesday; warmer tonight.

PAVEMENT COMPLETE Ligonier, Sept. 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Work on the last unpaved mile of the Lincoln highway between South Bend and Fort Wayne Is expected to begin here immedinie ly. Bidding for the final construt which connects the Toledo-Chl' concrete road at the Ligonier corporation line, was closed today. The work will be finished by December 1, according to state highway commission members. Either brick, concrete or bituminous concrete surfacing will be allowed. STAGE PAGEANT Delegates to National Convention of American Red Cross Will Witness A GREAT PROGRAM Leading Role That of “Humanity” Will Be Played By Miss Blanche Yurka Columbus, 0., Sept. 19 —The national character of the pageant "The Pageant of Red Cross" which is to feature the National Convention here October 4-8 is becoming daily more apparent with the acceptances of parts in cast. Professional actresses well known on the legitimate stage will be associated with women prominent in national society; educators and clergymen, doctors, nurses, fraternal orders, students and school children are all represented. The leading role in the pageant, that of Humanity, will be played by Miss Blanche Yurka, 'prominent in the theatrical world and well known for her work in the. pageant “The Wayfarer” produced in Columbus during the Methodist Centenary. The parts of the eight handmaids . of Humanity who represent , Knowledge, Mercy, Courage, Faith, , Hope, Love, Service and Sacrifice will be taken by women whose names , are known all over the United States . as social and. civic leaders. One of ] the first of these to be announced is Mrs. Joseph Cudahy of Chicago, who t in addition to her other activities has . accepted a place on the recently appointed National Committee of ■ Pageantry which will hold its first meeting in Columbus (luring the canvention. Mrs. Frank V. Hammar, St. Louis. | member of the Central Committee of the Red Cross also on the committee of pageantry will be in the group. A third name of national importance is I that of Mrs. Victor M. Cluis, director of volunteer service in the Atlanta division. Mrs. Clius was one of the pioneer volunteer workers of the i southern division, having served with the Atlanta chapter in 1917. Mrs. George Derby of Boston, ' chairman of the Junior Red Cross for the New England division will represent that division in the Humanity group. Mrs. H. 11. Burrell. Philadelphia will be one of the rep.re , sentatives from the New York di is- . ion. Mrs. T. B. Miller, Colum I will be the representative from tne i Lake Division. These women, with Humanity, will occupy the Gothic arch which is to ■ form the background for the pageant and from there will view the entire ■ first part which is a procession depicting the progress of service for Humanity. The role of Columbia, a leading figure in part two of the pageant will be taken by Mary Moore, well known ■ as a talented actress on the legitimate stage. With these women socially and theatrically prominent i will be associated many local people . who are most generously giving of ■ their talents to make the pageant a success. The Good Samaritan will be played by the Rev. Irving Maurer, pastor ; of the First Congregational church, Columbus, Ohio. i Miss Mary Louise Brown, assisti ant dean of women at Ohio State university will be the Greatest Mother , in the tableau which will be copied i from the well remembered war posti er. Mrs. Joseph S. Kornfield will be Victory, Mrs. Chas., St. John Chubb. > Carelessness and the two masculine 1 roles of Indifference and Ignorance will be taken by Mr. Chas Lum of the Columbus school of public speak- ) ing and Mr. Chas. Orr. ► Henri Dunant, first international ) organizer of the Red Cross will be played by Mr. Channing Craig, principal of the Columbus Acadamy for boys. >• Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. George Flanders motored ( to Fort Wayne last evening and visited the Edward Wilson home.

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MR. CONTER WILL LOCATE IN GARY Well Known Business Man Chosen Vice President and Secretary of GARY SAVINGS BANK Begins Duties October 15— Son to Have Charge of Local Ice Cream Plant Mr. H. L. Conter of this city has been offered and will no doubt accept the position as vice-president and secretary of the Gary Trust & Savings bank, at Gary. Indiana, beginning his duties there October 15th. The matter has been under advisement for a month and the contract «a? practically concluded yesterday I .vhei Mr. Conter stopped at Gary to report on a trip to Arkansas, made in the interest of Chicago and Gary bankers. The position is a splendid one and Mr. Conter is well qualified to take care of his new duties. The bank is one of the largest in the wonderful steel city with resources of two million dollars. Mr. Harry Arnold, former deputy auditor of state is the president. He became acquainted with Mr. Conter’s ability when the latter served as deputy secretary of state and when the position, in the Gary bank became vacant, offered the place to the Decatur man. Ths latter will become a member of the board of directors and will have much to do with the active management of the bank. His salary will be a very handsome one. Gary is now a city of 75,000 and still growing rapidly. That it will by the next census be the second city in the state is not doubted by those who have watched it. Opportunities there are great and Mr. Conter will more than make good. He has had twelve years banking experience in the west and has kept in touch with the business since returning here. He is not only an expert accountant and banker, but is a thorough business man, of excellent personality and will just fit in the position now open at Gary. Mr. France Conter, a son, this morning became part owner of the Conter Ice Cream company’s plant here and will remain here in charge of that concern, assuring the public if the same high standard of management as he has for the past year or two had almost sole charge of it. Mr. and Mrs. Conter expect to move to Gary about October 10th, Mrs. Conter going to that city soon for a day or two to select apartments. They will leave Decatur with many regrets and we are assured that their hearts will always beat in sympathy with this community of which they have been a real part for so many years. Much as we regret their decision to leave, we join their hundreds of friends in the belief and hope that they will have every success and will prosper even beyond their expectations. A WIENIE ROAST TONIGHT Tlie Senior Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church of this city will enjoy a wienie roast at the Lutz home on South Mercer avenue this evening. The crowd will leave the church at 7:30 promptly. All members and friends of the society are invited and urged to attend. DIVORCE REFUSED STOKES (( lilted Pfcmm Service). New York, Sept. 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —W. E. D. Stokes, millionaire hotel man, was refused a divorce today from Helen Elwood Stoles. The court, however, granted , Mrs. Stokes an interlocutory decree on her counter complaint. TO HOLD FORTY HOURS Forty Hours will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic church on October ■ 7, 8 and 9th, closing on Sunday even- ■ ing with solemn services. The pro- . gram of services will be announced » by Father Seimetz within a short • time and an out of town priest will f be here to conduct the devotions. . • 4>4»4>4>4-4>4<4*4 > 4 , 4* + 4 >, 1 , 4' 1 4- THE JOB SESSION + 3 4. ♦ - 4- Washington, Sept. 19—(Sper + cial to Daily Democrat)—Presi- + 4- dent Harding’s conference on + ♦ unemployment will open here + 1 + next Monday. September 26, + 1 + Secretary of Commerce Hoover ♦ - 4* announced today. 4> + + + + + + ********'*