Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 286, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 286

TEACHERS IN ANNUAL SESSION -1 Athletic Hall is Crowded With Teachers and Visitors—Fine Program GARLAND_A. BRICKER Gives Two Good Addresses -Music Proves Great Feature of Entertainment The annual meteing of the Adams County Treachers’ association .'was held in the high school gym in this city today, and two of the best sessions ever held by the organization was the result. The committee in charge of the program showed excellent judgment in the selection of the musical numbers, and the speakers who had a part In the entertainment. W. Guy Brown, principal of the graded sshools in this city, presided, and at 9:15 called the morning session to order. The high school orchestra. under the efficient leadership of Miss Edna Snyder, supervisor of music in the city schools, gave two selections. Rev. Tinkham, conducted the devotional exercises for Rev, Elliker, who was unable to be present. At the close of the scripture reading and prayer, the teachers and attendants sang “Onward Christian Soldiers," with piano and violin accompaniment, and the hymn never sounded more beautiful than it did this morning. Following this Meredith Stewart, with his violin, and Miss Snyder as , accompanist, gave a solo that was excellent, and he was compelled to respond to an encore. Mrs. Lucile Greer, of Meadville, Pa., talked to the teachers on "Visual Education.” Mrs. Greer has been in the Decatur schools the past three days, assisting in the work of proving what the new “600 set”, recently installed here, will do for the school children. Her talk was much enjoyed. Mrs. Connell spoke of the work of the anti-tuberculosis society, and C. O. Lehman, of Berne sang a solo. Miss June Ossenberg, with the subject of “Educational Tests,” entertained the teachers, and then the Berne Mandolin club, with Howard Hoffman as director, gave a most en joyable concert. The work of these boys and girls, a dozen or more, was an outstanding feature of the morn ing program, and the comments made or their playing, came from every teacher present. Garland A. Bricker, president of the North Dakota school of Science, was introduced by Mr. Brown, and he talked for a time on “The Great Race Movements of Today.” He showed how, in the past, great race movements over the surface of the south have greatly influenced civilization. “The world war was caused by an attempt of this kind on the part of the Teutonic peoples, and the overrunning of the earth by the Teutons and the enforcement of Prussian kulture upon mankind was probably only narrowly averted,” said the speaker. The chief race movements in process today are those of the Turanian peoples, which also has a religious basis; the black peoples, the yellow peoples and the slovic; together with radicalism which prompts movements within certain gfoups of races today. The danger of socialistic tendencies were pointed out, and the non-par-tisan movement in North Dakota and radical methods in other parts were cied as examples. Problem of the Orient “No right understanding of the Pacific problem can be had without associating it with race movements. Japan is too densly populated today. Neither Korea nor China afford much relief for an overflow. The slav is pushing toward the Pacific to the northwest of Japan; the brown races possess, with dense populations the isles of Oceanica; India is teaming with its millions, and the Arigon race is in possession of the American continents and Australia. Japan is not being encircled, but is now in that state. It is a fact that the Japanese, as a race of mankind, are today in a precarious situation. A race so pressed, limited and conditioned in the exercise of its racial existence is apt to break through its barriers much as pent up waters burst through dikes and dams, destroying and causing havock as it sweeps onward. It is thi s serge of the races, covering its clashing proximity in the Pacific lands —the final washing of the race movements as they come together after encircling the globe these thousands of years on their westward and (Continued on page four)

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

TO TALK TO ROTARIANS 0. L. Vance, secretary of the DecaItur Rotary club, received a letter this morning from Swift & Company, packers, informing him that Mr. D. W. Martin, u representative of the I packing company, would be glad to talk to the Rotarians on Thursday evening. December 15th, his subject being, “Some' Business Fundamentals.'’ At a meeting or two ago the , Rotarians extended an invitation to k Mr. Martin to address the members. MEMORIAL DAY Will Be Observed Tomorrow Afternoon at Court Room in This City - I - > SENATOR NEW COMING For Address of the Day— Program of Music and » Appropriate Services. Senator Harry S. New, of Indian- . apolis, senior United States senator . from Indiana and a leading figure in . state and national affairs, will be the I headliner at the annual memorial i . exercises to be given by the Elks at ■ the court room tomorrow afternoon > at two o’clock. He will arrive here Sunday morn- . ing. The public is given a cordial inI vltation to attend the beautiful serl vices and to listen to the program L prepared for the' occasion, t The high school girl’s glee club i will sing, officers of the lodge will give their ritualistic work, Mrs. L. A. Holthouse and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune I will render a duet, the eulogy will be , pronounced by .Fudge J. C. Moran. ' Senator New, past exalted ruler of the Indianapolis lodge will deliver [ the memorial address, D. M. Hensley i exalted rulor of the Decatur lodge . will give ’■'Thanatopsis" and Mere- . Jith Stewart will play a violin solo. The court room should be filled to(Continued on Page Four), i e CHRISTEN IS LOW In Bid on Union Center Wells County School Building CONTRACT NOT LET Until Bonds Are Sold in Jan.-A. J. Moser, Berne, Low in Plumbing Bid. Bids for the construction of the proposed new high school building at Union Center, Wells county, were opened Friday afternoon by the trustee and advisory board, and it developed that there was keen competition for each part of the work. Charles N. Christen of this city was the lowed bidder on the general con tract, his bid being $38,080. A. J. Moser and Co., of Berne, were low on the plumbing bid, with $3,525. R. E. Fox, of Markle was low on the heating and ventilating and the electric wiring. The contract will not be let, however, unti the latter part of January, when it is expected that the bonds will be sold. The estimate made for the new building is $60,000, and the combined low z bids total $51,128. Other bids were: General contract: H. F. Linn, $46,448; H. H. Atchmeire, $38,600; Hisey & Bebout, $42,162; Charles N. Christian |8f,080; Moon & Butler, $42,993; E. G. Smutz $47,990. Heating and ventilating—A. J. Moser, Berne, $9,525; plumbing, $3,525; Tibbets & Atkins, heating and ventilating, $9,965, including plumbing $14,500; P. J. Hyland, heating, ventilating and plumbing $14,500; R. E. Fox, heating and ventilating $8,643; plumbing, $3,924. Wiring —Edmunds Electric company $1,046; Ed Paul, Lima, $1,498; Wells Electric company $996; R. E. Fox, $897. ] POCAHONTAS ELECTION The Pocahontas lodge held election of officers last evening and elected the fololwing: Pocahontas —Minnie Black J Wenonah—Melissa Werst Prophetess —Addie Knodlo Powhatan —S. E. Black Trustee—J. M. Briner Musician —Jesse Fry ' Keeper of Records—Blanche Whit- ’ rißht • T a ' Keeper of Wampum-Rozina Lord. All offices are held for a term of 1 six months with the exception of the : last two which are kept for a year.

A COUNTY RALLY Christian Endeavors Will Be Held at Berne Sunday —Tw« Sessions DR. IRA LANDRITH Os United C. E. Society Will Give Two Addresses— Good Musical Numbers The Adams County Christian Endeavor rally, which will be held at Berne Sunday afternoon and evening, will be one of the most interesting sessions the Endeavorerg have had the privilege of attending. Dr. Ira Landrith, extension secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor with headquarters at Boston, will give the principal addresses of the two sessions. He i s one of the best speakers in the country, and Adams county Endeavorers are indeed fortunate in securing him. Other features on the program will also be interesting, and many from the north part of the county expect to go to Berne for the two sessions. The Fort Wayne papers speak very highly of the address delivered by Dr. Landrith at that place, his subject having been the same as that which will be treated at the rally on Sunday evening. Both afternoon and evening programs for Sunday will be held at the Mtuuorite church, the afternoon meeting beginning at 2:30, instead of 2:00 o’clock as had been previously announced. The evening session starts at 7 o'clock. At both meetings there will be special music. , The following program has been arranged for next Sunday: Afternoon Session, 2:30 P. M. Song—Audience Invocation-Rev. P. R. Schroeder Music —Male Chorus Appointment of Nominating Committee Music —Presbyterian Society, Decatur Address—Dr. Ira Landrith Music —Reformed Society, Decatur Benediction. Evening Session, 7:00 Union C. E. Meeting—Everybody come prepared to take part In charge of Evan Williams, Indiana Field Secretary. 7:30 —Song service, in charge of C. O. Lehman Music —Mennonite Intermediate Society , Invocation—Rev. F. W. Iloernemann (Continued on page four) TO VlSif DECATUR Bluffton and Ossian Presbyterian Younjj People Here Sunday Night A SPECIAL SERVICE At Local Church—Rev. F. W. Backemeyer, Indianapolis, Give Address. The local Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society will be host on Sunday evening to a delegation of the members of the Bluffton and Presbyterian societies, and at 5:45 o’clock a reception will be given the visitors at the church, at which refreshments will be served. The Ossian folks have charted a motor bus to bring them to Decatur, and word from Bluffton is that just as many from that city will come as automobiles can be secured for, and it is likely that very many, if not all members of the Bluffton society will be here. At 6:30 o’clock a special program will be given, which will consist of a violin solo by Meredith Stewart, a vocal solo by Richard Schug, a quartet number by Mesdames James Westveld, Frank Render and Clyde Butler and Mr. Hugh D. Hite. There will be talks hy members of ths local society and also by several of the visitors. Present also at the meeting will be Rev. F. W. Backemeyer, of Indianapolis, one of the best known young people's workers in the state, having spoken at C. E. conventions, Presbyterian young people's conferences and other young people's gatherings in many states. He will have a message worth while, and it should be heard by all. At 7:30 o’clock, or at. the regular preaching hour, the Rev. Backemeyer will preach the sermon. The membership of the Presbyterian church and all others who can, should hear him.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, Decembre3,l92l.

♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ —II I. Indiana—Generally cloudy tonight | and Sunday possible snow or rain in extreme south portion tonight, some- ! what colder tonight. Lower Michigan—Generally cloudy tonight and Sunday, somewhat colder tonight. I Upper Michigan—Generally fair tonight and Sunday, colder in east and south portions tonight. TWO SUICIDES IN WELLS COUNTY L Elgie Roudebusb, Charged i With Stealing Talcum Powder Shoots Self MRS. JACOB McAFEE Drinks Carbolic Acid-Both Lately Had Shown Signs of Being Demented. Elgie Roudebusb, thirty years old. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Roude bush, of Huntington', and a son-in-law of Lon Brickley, of Wells county, and was was arrested a few days ago charged with stealing talcum powder from a Uniondale merchant, at 9:15 this morning committed suicide by shooting himself in the heart with a shot gun. Since being accused of taking the talcum powder, and having been charged with other thefts, he had made the statement that he would shoot those who accused him. He slipped away from the house this morning, secured the gun and shot himself. He is survived by the widow and two children. Mrs. Jacob McAfee, prominent Wells county woman, who lived northwest of Bluffton, this morning took her own life by drinking carbolic acid. She was sixty-five years old. afid had been mentally unbalanced the past two months. She is survived by the husband and five grown children. \\ TODDYDUR / \ \SHOPPINI?/ READ THC AOS SAM KAEHR ARRESTED Columbia City, Ind, Dec. 3—Samuel Kaehr, living on the Wells-Ad-ams county line, was arrested here this morning, charged with violating the Indiana liquor laws. A still and a quart of whiskey were found in his possession. A hearing will be given Kaehr this afternoon. theJrmsparley Nears Agreement-Delegates of Four Powers AgreeIt's Up to Japan Now. By A. L. Bradford Inlted Preaa Stnff Correspondent Washington, D. C., Dec. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The AngloJapanese alliance Is scrapped. The United States, Great Britain, Japan and France enter into an understanding to take the place of the alliance. Japan, in view of the above conditions, accepts the “5-5-3” naval limitation plan of the United States. These momentous steps in world affairs, the most important that have been taken in the present conference on limitation of armament, have been virtually decided on by Hughes for the United States, Balfour, for Great Britain, and Kato, for Japan, it was learned today on highest authority. “Conditional acceptance,” was said to have been given by Kato in the conference of the "big three.” Kato to understood to have stressed to Hughes and Balfour the necessity of Japan having a seventy per cent naval ratio from the standpoint of national security without some guarantees such as non-fortifleation of the Pacific islands and the new Pacific understanding. The entire plan seems to be up to Tokio, and Japan is expected to accept. A reply will be a few days coming from Tokio. >

•WIN EASY SAME t Angola High School Basketball Quintette Proved Easy Victims for t DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL Final Score Resulted 36 to 11-Central Defeated Catholics. The basketball game staged at the Athletic hall last evening resulted in the second victory of the season for the local team, they defeating the Angola high school five in a one-sided contest by a score of 36 to 11. The I game proved far more interesting than the score would indicate, the game being fast throughout and resulted in a thriller from the start. The locals had the edge on their opponents by showing great speed and accurate shooting which the visitors being given a number of shots but were unable to register. At the opening of the contest the locals took the lead by registering the first basket on a long shot from the center of the floor, and immediately followed with another marker. The visitors then registered their first score on a field basket but were unable to climb much higher, the locals increasing their lead as the game progressed and when the first half ended had allowed their opponents a total of two field baskets, the score at this period standing 20 to 4. The second half resulted in the locals continuing their lead and allow ing the Angola team a lone basket now and then. The game being sewed up in second half, every man on the squad was used, the visitors being unable to check the scoring, the game ending 36 to II in favor of the locals. The locals played a good game both on the defensive and on the offensive side, the work of every member standing out proptly. Dorwin and Linn tied for the high scoring, both registering five baskets apiece. Meyers running second with three baskets and registering six free throws out of six chances. Steele and Hill at guards added much to the victory by their excellent work. Tn the preliminaries, the Central Eighth graders defeated the Catholic eighth graders in a one-sided game and the Union township Frogs defeated the Root township Snakes. Summary: Field goals: Dorwin, 5; Myers, 3; Linn, 5; Hill, Cline; Cillins, Cramer, Wood, Owens, 2. Free throws Myers. 6; Wood. Referee, Greeley, Fort Wayne. A NEW ’ SERVICE Citizens Telephone Co. Installs Exchange Service to Monroe USE SEPARATE LINE Parties Calling Should Observe Rules--I)ecatur Can Call Monroe. Herman F. Ehinger, manager of the Citizens Telephone company, announced this morning that beginning December 4th trunking facilities will be completed between the Monroe and Decatur exchanges and the service extended to cover both exchanges. Monroe subscribers calling Decatur numbers and Decatur subscribers calling Monroe numbers will first give the name of the exchange wanted and then the number as (Monroe one two five or Decatur nine six one). It is the desire of the management that this service shall be operated so as to meet the needs of all subscribers and to do this with the limited facilities it will be necessary to limit all conversations to three minutes and this to regular paid subscribers only. Operators will be instructed to make a charge against the telephone from which a call is made whenever she finds this rule Is not observed. Parties other than subscribers should call long distance and place their call as before. Extensive improvements are being made and a new directory will soon be out showing many additions to the list. Mr. Ehinger also stated “We are very much pleased to make this announcement and to assure our patrons that extensions and improvements will be made whenever the receipts will warrant the additional investment.”

J NO VERDICT RETI RNED ‘ (United Preen Service). San Francisco, Ca., Dec. 3— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Up to noon today the jury in the Arbuckle case had failed to reach an agreement. It was claimed the jury stood eleven ( to one for acquital, one woman holding up the verdict. They deliberated seven hours last night 1 and resumed work at ten this morning. MAKING ABPESTS Game Wardens Making a Drive on Hunters at Monroe Today

OFFICERS ARE BUSY As Affidavits Are Filed Before Squire Lammiman Against a Dozen. Monroe, Ind, Dec. 3. —(Special to Daily Democrat).—Two regular game wardens, from the Indianapolis office, swooped down on this community, Friday evening and before the boys were aware of what they were doing had gathered up sufficient evidence to cause them to spread their drag-net for those who have been hunting without license. It is expected that a dozen or more will be caught before the officers leave town as arrests were being made rather frequently this morning. Affidavits are being filed before Squire C. H. Lammiman and it is likely that most of the men will plead guilty and pay their fines. Marshal Andrews was about the business man in this locality today, the wardens accompanying him to make the arrests. With rabbits plentiful this autumn many of the younger men have been securing a fine supply of meat, evidently overlooking the fact that a license is necessary and those caught (Continued on page three) KIRKLAND MEET Married Folks of Township Had Interesting Program Friday Evening for THE COMMUNITY CLUB Readings, Special Music and a iMinstrel Show Were Excellent Features. The enthusiastic boosters of the Kirkland Township Community club pulled another one last evening when they plenned a meeting of the club whereby the married folks of the township should provide the entertainment. They took hold of the matter just like the high school seniors arranging a play. There was special music, some of it played in the good old-fashioned way; readings, which brought to memories some of the pleasant happenings of a score of years ago; a real min- 1 strel show, in which Roy Heller, H. P. Crum. Tom Griffiths, and others proved they could pass for real “soons”! any time they wanted to do so. There , were speeches, on subjects of matter:; I of importance, in which subjects were I unusually well presented. Jesse Byerly presided at the meeting, and he sure kept the crowd entertained. County Agent Busche, always on hand at a meeting of the farmers and their wives, was called on for a talk, and he responded in his usual pleasant way. All in all it was one of the best meetings of the com rnunity club. (Continued nt. pace three)

I ~, ■■ —, ■ Elks’ Memorial Program Circuit Court Room, Sunday Afternoon. 2:30 O’clock Opening by Exalted Ruler. High School Girls Glee Club—(a) “Lift Up Thine Eyes." (b) "God Is Our Refuge.” Ritualistic Work Officers Duet, “Face to Face” Johnson Mrs. L. A. Holthouse and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune Eulogy Judge J. C. Moran Solo, “I Come to Thee" Roma Mrs. L. A. Holthouse Memorial Address Senator Harry 8. New Past Exalted Ruler, Indianapolis Lodge No. 13 High School Girls Glee Club—- “ Should Auld Acquaintance be Forgot.” Thanatopsis Exalted Ruler D. M. Hensley Violin Solo, “Cavatina" Ross Meredith Stewart Benediction Rev. A. H. Saunders

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DEMOCRATS ARE TALKING NOW Meeting of Leaders Held at Indianapolis Today to Discuss Campaign NUMBER FOR SENATOR Are Probable—Ralston, Marshall, VanNuys and Others Are Mentioned. United I’re to. Sluff Correspondent Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Democrats of Indiana pow-wowed here today over whom they shall nominate for United States senator. They gather-

ed in their loose ends for the battle of the polls next year. The meeting was important tn Hoosier political history. Plans were laid for a whirlwind comeback ’ next November when the voters will select a senator, thirteen congres- ■ slotial representatives and every state officer from the lieutenant governor 1 down. All of the bigger guns were at the 1 meeting. Only the ward bosses and the voters were left at home. State Chairman Benjamin Bosse, called the meeting to order in state headquarters here at eleven o’clock. Although the purpose of the meeting was ostensibly to choose a senatorial nominee and transact other routine business, it was known the party leaders were called to make secure the foothold the democrats gained in the city elections November 6 last. Many have been mentioned as senatorial timber, but the following men stood forth as the most logical choices: Former Governor Samuel Ralston, Ex-vice President Thomas R. Marshall, United States District Attorney Frederick Van Nuys, Edward E. Hoffman, of Fort. Wayne, national committeeman; L. Ert Slack, former district attorney; Evans Woollen. Indianapolis banker, and Thomas I Taggart, leader in national politics. It is understood Taggart would refuse to seek the office. Thomas R. Marshall very likely would encounter opposition from his own party, but there is much sentiment in his favor. The democrats will choose a successor to Miss Julia Landers, committeewoman who resigned and very likely will hear speeches from the leaders attacking the republican record in congress. MONROE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec. 2 —Monroe at Bryant. Girls. Dec. 9—Monroe at Liberty Center. Dec. 13 —Monroe at Rockford. Girls. Dec. 16 —Portland at Monroe. Dec. 21—Monroe at Monroeville.Girls Dec. 23 —Roll at Monroe. Kirkland at Monroe. Boys and Girls. Dec. 28 —Rockford at Monroe. Girls. Dec. 30 —Pennville at Monroe. [ Jan. 6 —Monroe at Montpelier Jan. 10 —Monroe at Decatur. Girls. Jan. 13 —Monroe at Hartford City. ’ Jan. 20—Bryant at Monroe. Girls I Jan. 27—Monroe at Portland. ' Jan. 28 —Monroe at Dunkirk. Feb. 3 —Berne at Monroe. Girls. | Feb. 10 —Monroe at Fort Wayne, i Feb. 13—Monroeville at Monroe. Girls. Feb. 17 —Monroe at Berne. Girls. Feb. 24 —Open. ■ —- s MRS. C. H. BURGENER DEAD Word was received in this city today by friends of Dr. and Mrs. O. L. Burgener, of Fort Wayne, that their ' mother, Mrs. C. 11. Burgener, of , Napanee, died yesterday afternoo# <at that place. The funeral will be I held Monday probably at Plymouth.