Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 86, Decatur, Adams County, 11 April 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 86

A GLORIOUS COMMUNITY MEETING HELD

THE NEW TARIFF BILL IS IEPORTEDTOTHE SENATE HAILED BY ITS FRIENDS AS A GREAT HELP AND DESIGNATED 8Y ITS ENEMIES AS BOOSTER TO THE HIGH COST OF LIVING.

(By Carl D. Groat, United Press staff correspondent) Washington, April 11—(Special to Pally Democrat)—The senate tariff bill, a measure designed to protect tha Amercian manufacturer, workman and farmer and to raise an estimated revenue of about $350,000,000 a year was reported to the senate today by Senator McCumber, chairman of the finance committee. Its friends nailed it as a remark able piece of work, destined to help American business, shielding it from the inroads of foreign “dumping.” “price wars” and general competiton. Its enemies designated it a tariff "protecting" big business at the cost of increased living prices for the general public. Based on a foreign valuation of goods—it is slated for a stormy time both in the senate and house. An outstanding feature of it is that it raises rates on farm products and in general maintains a level about on a par with the Payne Aldrich bill and much higher than those of the recent Underwood law. Some prophets are saying it will never be passed in this session, but must await the next. Fights on the floor are destined over hides and shoes —perhaps the bitterest row of all; on dyes, silks, sugar, wool. New; special means of fighting “dumping" and unfair “price laws” are provided. Whenever possible, the dutiable value is to be the foreign value, or the export value which is higher. Foreign value is refined as “the price at the time of exportation at which the same or similar merchandise is freely offered for sale in the principal markets of the country from which exported.” The export value is the price which such or similar merchandise is offered in the foreign country in wholesale quantities for exportation, plus cost of containers and coverings and all other charges incident to preparing the goods for export. o GIVE EASTER SUPPER. The Ladies Aid of the Beulah chapel M. E. church will give an Easter or two cent supper at the Charles Fuhrman home in Preble, ,on Saturday eveting, April 15 to which the public is cordially invited. The ladies will begin serving supper at 5:0 o’clock.

* ♦♦v + + + + + + + ++ + + YEOMEN THANKFUL * ' +j * Members of the Yeoman lodge + * in this city are very grateful to + * the citizens of Decatur, and es- + * Pecially to the committees who + had in charge the plans for the + * wonderful entertainment and ♦ * hearty welcome extended Messrs. + * Hill and Farmer, who were here + * in the interest .of the national or- + Pranage of the Yeoman organize- + tion. The community is working ♦ with us to land this biggest of all + Projects for Decatur, and it is ♦ evident we will be In the tight to <■ ’he finish. The spirit of cooper - + ation is the best we have ever + B «en, and the visitors to Decatur + + yt)ate rday were simply astonish- + That the Yeomen committee + + ' lpprec ‘ates the effort put forth * is useless to state. We are + Proud of the people of Decatur. •}> S. E. Brown + J. M. Breiner + t Lee Stults + + John B. Stults. ♦ < . . . Committee. +

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

LIBRARY WFEK — Will he Observed in Indiana and by the Decatur Library April 23-29. TO FORMULATE PLANS Local Board to Meet Wednesday—Governor Issues Proclamation. With the publication of the proclamation of Governor McCray setting aside the week of April 23 to 29 as I "Indiana Library Week”, every Li- ' brary Board of the stato will begin to make arrangemnts to celebrate the ' week in the most fitting manner, with | the idea always in view to increase the i circulation of books among the people i of their respective communities. The local board will meet Wednesday evening with the assistance of Miss Annetta Moses, the librarian definite plans for the observing of the I week by the Decatur Public Library ' will be made. The governor’s proclamation is as follows: Whereas, “To spread the influence of good books is not simply a missionary ! work for human betterment, but a patriotic work in dissenminating the principles in which democracy finds (Continued os page five)

BOMB THE HOMES Os Building Contractors in Chicago as a Result of Labor War. OBJECT TO AWARD Made by Judge Landis — Members of Citizen’s Committee Attacked. United Prena Staff Correspondent Chicago, Apr. 11—(Special to Daiy Democrat) —Building contractors barricaded their homes here today following the fresh outbreak of Chicago's labor war. Homes of two contractors, both members of the citizens committee to enforce the arbitration award for building trades workers made by Judge K. M. Landis, were partly demolished by bombs during the night Bombs blasted the homes of Herman P. Regen and Henry O'Callaghan. two of the largest plumbing contractors in the city. O’Callaghan and his baby, Jane, were seriously injured. Homes of fourteen contractors and others identified with the citizens committee have been bombed recently. Police attribute the blasts to the resentment of labor leaders toward the wage award made by Landis. Two other bombs,, not connected in any way with the labor war, partly destroyed properties. One partly demolished Josephfs Albateis Reincarnated Church of God” and the Other crashed in the front of the gro eery of an Italian. o CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE United Pre.. Staff •""’’fij*..Chicago, Apr. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Wheat: May, $1.31%. July $1.20%; Sept. $1.14%. Corn: May 59%c; July 63%c; Sept. 65%c. Oats: May 38c; July 40%c; Sept. 42c.

MR. FARMER’S STATEMENT .lust before leaving the city early this morning, Mr. Farmer gave us the following encouraging statement: ’‘Before leaving Decatur, in behalf of the local, state and supremo officers of the Brotherhood ot American Vomen, 1 desire to express our deep sense of appreciation ol the generous hospitality, fine courtesy and unusual consideration extended to us during our visit to your city. It has been a rare privilege to become acquainted with your business and professional men and your citizenship generally. Your resources and advantages compare very favorably with those of other communities we have visited; but the thing that has allotted us most deeply is the wonderful community spirit everywhere evident, and the sincerity of the interest shown in the aims, purposes and idea’s ol the school-home we are planning to establish for the fatherless and motherless children ol our deceased members. The sincerity of the expressions of the fitly fraternal, religious, educational and other civic organizations represented at the evening meeting pledging ftdl co-operation in carrying out our purposes made a profound impression upon all of us. One hundred seventy-five cities is thirty-three different states are urging most strongly their claims and advantages as an ideal location for our childrens home. Having in mind first and foremost the interests of the children to be served, our Board of Directors is seeking (he best site for this Home- the one best suited to its needs and requirements. 1 feel sure your community will be among the last ten to be considered. The physical advantages of your city are not so unusual when compared to those we have found elsewhere, but the fine community spirit and splendid idealism; your intelligent and sympathetic appreciation ofour aims and purposes and the high quality of your citizenship have been rarely found and are sure to have great weight in the final consideration.”

STORMS SWEEP DOZEN STATES Indiana Rivers on Rampage as Result of Heavy Rains —Property Damaged. WESTERN STATES HIT By Gale and Floods —Sleet and Rain Turns to Snow in the North. United Pre.. Staff Correspondent Indianapolis, April 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Rain storms sweeping central Indiana today had swelled rivers and streams to flood stage. Winds of great velocity accompanying the rainfall in some localities razed buildings and did other property damage. Floods caused damage amounting to millions of dollars throughout western states today. Rivers, swollen by days of continuous rain, overflowed their banks, flooding lowlands and menacing cities. Storms continued, rain, swept before high winds, fell in the southern sections and sleet and snow in the north. The situation, as reported to the United Press from various sections, follows: Minnesota —Rivers throughout the Mississippi basin over flowing. Sleet demoralizing telegraph and telephone lines and rail transportation. Wisconsin—Flood waters sweeping down all rivers, menacing cities, rain continues. Illinois—The Illinois and other, rivers at flood stages and still rising. Rain. Heavy loss already reported from floods. Indiana —-Wind and rain with riv ers at flood stage. Michigan—Floods throughout the[ northern section of th- state. One dead in floods. Ohio—One dead and heavy proper ty loss in wind storm. Southwest—Rivers in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas flood farm lands. Two dead, property damage of $400,000 reported. The storms are moving northward toward the St. Lawrence valley and will continue, with less force, for twenty-four hours, according to the Chicago weather bureau. •— THE THOMAS RITES. Funeral services for the late Mrs. P. B. Thomas was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home on Third street with the Rev. Charles Tinkham in charge. Many friends called last evening and this morning to view the remains, and to give ex pressions of sympathy to the members of the family. Burial was at the Decatur cemetery.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, April 11, 1922

++++++++ + ♦ + + + + + 4 ❖ AMERICAN HISTORY 4 * DAY BY DAY < + By T. P. Green 4 + 4 + April 11. 4 4 - ■_.. .. 4. 4- Convicts left Newgate prison 4 4> for America on April 11, 1766. 4 4 — 4 4- Cessation of war with Great 4 4 Britain was announced by Con 4 4 gross on April 11. 1783. 4 4 — 4 4 $5,000,000 of notes were sold 4 4 at par by the U. S. Treasury on 4 4 April 11, 18GL 4 4 — 4 4 Abolishment of slavery in the 4 4 district of Columbia was decreed 4 4by Congress on April 11„ 1862. 4 4 — 4 4 Practically all southern United 4 4 States ports were declared closed 4 4- on April 11. 1865. 4 ++++++++ + + 4- 4 + 4 +

STEPS TAKEN TO END COAL STRIKE Government Forces Move Quietly to Put an End to Great Coal Strike. DAUGHERTY ON JOB Facts Gathered and Effort Will be Made to Get Factions Together. (By Fred G. Johnston, United Press staff correspondent) Indianapolis, Ind., April 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Government forces moved quietly here today in an effort to end the great coal strike. Attorney General Daugherty and his aides gathered all available facts in the controversy, trying to devise some means of bringing mine owners into wage conference with union representatives. It was learned that District Judge A. B. Anderson balked at Daugherty's proposal to drop the government's conspiracy cases charging operators and union officials with violation of the Sherman law. The attorney general returned to the judge's chambers again today, however and it was understood he advanced his proposal again. He [explained his reason is asking that the indictments be quashed was that many operators who had refused to enter wage negotiations did so in fear of the charges which were aimed at collective bargaining in the coal industry. If Judge Anderson agrees, a formal motion will be made to remove all legal obstacles from the path of the conference. If he does not, the government will direct its work In anI other channel to end the strike or return to its hands-off policy which it (Continued on page four)

YEOMEN DESIRE TO AID CHILDREN Mr. Farmer Tells Rotarians What Prompted Yeomen to Establish CITY OF CHILDHOOD Spirit of Doing Good and Helping Unfortunates is the Big Idea. Prior to the big community meeting held at the Athletic hall, the Rotarians had the pleasure of entertaining the Yeomen delegates, Mr. A. N. Farmer, Mr. R. L. Hill and Mr. Joe Durmar at a luncheon meeting in the Rotary rooms in the Beery building on Madison street at 6:30 last evening. A number of local men were also invited as special guests, including S. E. Brown, Mat Breiner and Lee Stults of the local Yeomen I lodge and members of the Decatur | Industrial association. Fred Patterson, president of the club, presided and in his usual snapIpy style conducted a most interesting meeting. Prior to serving the meal Hugh Hite lead the crowd in singing songs. I Dore B. Erwin in behalf of the club, 1 extended a hearty welcome to the i Yeomen nad assured them that the ! Rotarians were willing to help in [ any way possible. Mr. Farmer was then called on for a few remarks. He did not discuss the building or locating of the “City of Childhood" contemplated by the Yeomen, leaving that subject for the big meeting, but told what prompted the board of directors of the Yeomen organization to estalish a home for children. He said that it was not what you made or accumulated that counted, but that which you gave. The idea that prompted the establishing of the home Was to give the tinder privileged boy or girl, the child whose mother or father died and was not able to care for them, educate them or dress them, a real home, with proper teaching and the right kind of environment or surroundings. With that purpose in mind the Yeomen City of Childhood would be 1 established. He complimented the Rotarians for the part and Interest they took in boy's work. He said it should be every person’s aim to help the boys and girls of today. If given a chance every boy or girl will make good. Mr. Hill and Mr. Durmar also made [ excellent talks and each speaker ex- [ pressed their appreciation of the cordial hospitality extended to them. i The meeting was adjourned as the [ band stopped in front of the Rotary rooms and the crowd fell in line and marched to the Athletic hall, where one of the most wonderful meetings [ ever held in Adams county and hard Ito equal any place in the country [ was held for three solid hours, with Ino growing tired, but calling for “more.”

DECATUR IS ASSURED A PLACE IN THEFINAL TEN MR. FARMER GIVES US A FINAL STATEMENTOF APPRECIATION FOR SPLENDID DO-OPERATION AND THE UNITED SUPPORT OFFERED.

BASKETBALL DAME — Second of Series of (James Between Ft. Wayne and Decatur G. E. Teams WILL BE PLAYED HERE Wednesday Evening at Athletic Hail—The Admission Will be Free. Great interest is being manifested between the basketball fans of the Ft. Wayne and Decatur General Elictric I plants, ,in the game to be played in this city Wednesday evening, at the i tlie Athletic hall, the game to be call-; ed at 8 o’clock. The fast team of the local plant will play a five, made up of the best players from all of the teams [ of the Fort Walyne plant, and the, contest promises to be an exceedingly warn' one. Two special interurban cars will | make the trip from Fort Wayne to De- [ cater for the game, and as there is I considerable rivalry between the employees of the two plants, the rooting will be as lively as that at a district tournament. Admission to the game will be free, and Decatur people are invited and ur-: god to attend and root for the local i men. It is a sure thing that you will i I be well entertained. 0 TRIAL CONTINUES Second Day of Case of the State vs. George Adams in the Jay Circuit Court | JUROR’S SISTER DEAD Detectives Vaschon and McCormick Testify Today in Robbery Case. Portland, Ind., April 11.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The second day of the trial of George Adams., charged with |the theft of automobile tires from the Bryan garage at Bryant, drew as large a crowd to the circuit court room here as the first. There , were four outstanding features marking the proceeding of the trial today , They were: 1. Introduction of new witness by . the state in the presence of Wilbur 1 McCormick and William Vaschon, de- 1 tectivos from tl.o Fort Wayne police ' department. 2. Bringing to court and presenting ' to the jury two weights which were in [' the car of Adams two weeks ago to-1' night when Adams and McCroskey I were charged with the kidnapping of I Angus Butcher, a Geneva man, who is a witness in the case, , 3. The bringing of McCroskey from the Adams county jail to testify in the case. 4. A message from Muncie conveying the Juror Ixm Lawson the news of the death of his sister. The defense fought in every way possible to keep tile testimony of Fort Wayne Detectives McCormick and Vaschon from being put on the record alleging that it would tend to turn the jury against Adams. Witnesses from [ Adams county were Sheriff Melchi and | Deputy Sheriff Baker; Steve Kenny, Baron Buckmaster and Nelson Fetters. There was some little conflict (Continued on page two)

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It was glorious, magnificent, woniderful. We refer of course to the communlity meeting held last evening nt the gym to convince Mr. A. N. Farmer of [Grand Rapids and Mr. R. L. Hill of ! Indianapolis that Indiana is the proper I location for the proposed “HomeSchool” of the Brotherhod of Yeomen and that of all the sites proposed in the Hosier state, Decatur is the one which in every way meets the requirements. The moi ting closed a busy day of entertainment for the visitors, during which they were shown sites around this city and entertained by the Industrial Association and the Rotary club. At 7:15 a parade made up of .representatives of every church, lodge and civic organization in Decatur, sprang up as if by magic and led by the Decatur City band, proceeded to the gym. The line of march covered i three blocks, the marchers four [abreast and they filled the old gym 1 to the doors, more than a thousand [ people being seated while several hundred were unable to get in. Just as the meeting was to open the lights went out and a happy throng sang songs until repairs were made. J. T. Myers introduced Clark Lutz, chairman of the meeting—and boy—he was some chairman, just the right snap and the right remark at the right time. He had much to do with the splendid meeting. He opened with a short talk in which he recalled previous efforts made here, our splendid war work and he closed by introducing Dr. Fred Patterson, the community song leader and he led us until the rafters fairly shook with Yeomandry songs. Mr. Robert Lee Hill, state manager for Indiana gave a splendid talk in a “peppy" manner and made a splendid Impression. He urged that the homo be brought to Indiana and made it char that this is the center of the universe and the greatest state of all. Mr. Dumar, state manager for Ohio made a. happy talk in which he admitted that while he was for Ohio 100 per cent lie was for Indiana second.

tContinwed on pnee three) 4- + 'f , + 4 , + + 4 , + + + + + + + * APPRECIATION + — + ■fr The undersigned committee in 4- + charge of the general supervis- 44- ion of the reception of the vis- 4* iting Yeomen wish to publicly 4- * express to the community our 4thanks for ylour co-operation. 4" 4- It was great. We are grateful 44- beyond expression to Mr. Lutz, 44> Dr. Patterson, Mr. Carmody. + + Mr. Mylott, to the local Yeomen + 4- committee, to the Decatur school ♦ 4* board, to Mr. Myers, to the 4- + chairmen of the delegations, to + 4* Colonel Reppert, Lee Bowen •> 4- and all the others who in var- 4- •> ious ways gave the assistance 4necessary to make the event a 4* 4- real success, 4- + FRENCH QITINN, + 4» J W. TYNDALL, + * W. A, KLEPPER, ♦ + C. J. VOOLEWEDE, + <• J. H. HELLER, + 4- General Committee. 4* •8 , + + 4 , 'l , 'fr + + + + + , ! , + 4 , + i■! = =

Cloudy in south and probably rain in north portion tonight, colder tonight; Wednesday cloudy colder in east portion, west and northwest gales- ; u