Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 108, Decatur, Adams County, 6 May 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 108

DEFEATED CHINESE ARMY STARTS MUTINOUS MARCH UNITED STATES' LEGATION ORDERED FOREIGNERS TO ABANDON HOMES IN CHINESE DISTRICTS AND FLEE TO COMPOUNDS.

Shanghai, May 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Ten thousand mutinous Chinese troops are reported marching upon Tin Tsin to loot the foreign quarter. The whites are pre paring for a desperate defense. These troops are the remains of the shattered army of Gen. Chang Tso Lin. seeking revenge for their crushing defeat by Gen. Wu Fei Fu’s forces. Dispatches filed from Tien Tsin at 3 a. m. said scouts had observed the mutineers near the city. The situation is similar to that which existed in Pekin during the Boxer seige. The whole fireign population is taking up arms to assist in the defense, dispatches reported. One American and one British reg intent were co-operating along the outer line of defense, the messages said, and the French Annamite troops were being strengthened by reinforcements of French citizens. Scouts reported that large bodies of the mutineers were coming front the direction of Luofa. They are utterly disorganized, marching like armed mobs. The mutineers are firing on villagers and shooting at their own troop trains, the scouts said. The new’s direct from Pekin Is not alarming, although the legations of the United States and the otho powers have ordered foreigners to abandon homes, in the Chinese dis tricts and take refuge in the compounds. This was done for fear defeated Crang troops would get into the city, seize the arms of the gendarmerie and begin looting. Looting was reported in some of the outlying suburbs but it was quickly suppressed. American military observers wore loud in their praise of the humane attitude of the troops of Wu's victorious army. They are busy rendering aid to the enemy wounded. Gen. Chang himself is in flight’toward Mukden. Thousands of his troops, trapped on the battlefield, threw down their arms. The wake of the great retreat is marked with scores of dead horses and camels, wrecked wagons, dead and wounded, disabled artillery, and all the debris of war. The menace to Tien Tsin comes from the Fertein troops of the defeated army. While Chang withdrew in a northeasterly direction along the Pekin-Mukden railway, the Fengteins who are fierce and savage fighters, inarched southeast toward Tien Tsin. They are utterly beyond contrll, and are burning, killing, looting and destroying as they move. (By Ray Marshall, United Press staff correspondent) Pekin, May 6 —(Special to Daily (Continued on page th-ee*

Swiss Emigrant Came To This County 66 Years Ago

Nathan Ehrman of Kirk.land Township Tells of Interesting Events Nathan Ehrman, one of the best known citizens of Kirkland township "’as in in the city today and called on us. It will be sixty years tomorrow since he landed In Adams county, coming here from Switzerland when a lad of sixteen. He has seen this country develop from a wilderness to the pres®nt proporous middle west garden spot and helped to do it. Two weeks ago tomorrow he and Mrs. Ehrman celebrated their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary, enjoying the day with their relatives and many friends. , Mr. Ehrman though he has devoted niost of his long life to farming at which he \»’as most successful, has alHo traveled extensively and in his youhger day£ worked in numerous

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

REV. COVERT WILL BE HOME TONIGHT Pastor of Presbyterian Church Will be Here Permanently Now Charles D. Teeple received a message this morning from Rev. B. N. Covert pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city, now’ visiting at Mount Vernon, lowa, that he will arrive tonight and will conduct, services morning and evening, tomorrow. He will be here permanently from now- on, .having completed his school work and will be greeted by the members of the church w ho have already come to love him and admire his splendid talents. Subjects for his sermons tomorrow are: morning—“The seed that brings good crops.” Evening—fContinued on page two)

JOSEPH MARTIN EXPIRED TODAY Life Long Resident of This City Died in Fort Wayne Hospital Joseph Martin, age 63 years, died at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne shortly after noon today, following an operation last Wednesday for bowel trouble. Word of his death reached his home at 512 Short street Decatur, about 12:30 o’clock this afternoon.

Mr. Martin was taken ill on last Sunday and his condition grew worse rapidly until he was removed to the hospital for an operation last Wednesday. The deceased was born in September, 1858. He spent his entire life in this community. Mrs. Martin and one daughter. Mrs. O. C. Chronister, 512 Short street, survive. No funeral arrangements have been made. The body was brought overland to Decatur this afternoon. MRS. WASS TO RICHMOND Mrs. Sarah L. Was,, of Union township, was taken to Richmond, Indiana, today, by Sheriff Sephus Melchi, to be committed to the Eastern hospital for the Insane.

cities. In 1861 when the civil war broke out he was driving a canal boat between Terra Haute and Toledo and Detroit. In the latter city he enlisted as a member of the Ist Michigan cavalry and took part in many engagments including the battle of Gettys burg where he was severely wounded when struck in the forehead with a piece of shell. He attended the reunion there two years ago. One of the scenes he rmembers most vividly was in September 1861 when he saw President Lincoln, General Winfield Scott and Secretary Stanton riding in a carriage at the funeral of General Baker in New York City. Mr. Ehrman retains his mental faculties and is very interesting to talk to, reciting many incidents of his early days in this section of the country as well as exciting experiences of the war.

JUNIORS GIVEN MUCH APPLAUSE IN THEIR PLAY Thief Was Caught and the Audience Received Reward of 500 Laughs STORY 0 F PLA Y Interesting While Many Extremely Amusing Incidents Occured An audience which filled the high I school gymnasium last night, was kept in an almost continuous uproar i by the amusing incidents which hap- | pened in the annual Junior class play “Stop Thief,” a play which is certainly deserving of its classification as | a comedy. The thief was finally caught in the play and the audience was given the reward of five hundred laughs, which was offered by the Juniors in their advertising. The entire action of the play took place In the residence of Mr. and

Mrs. William Carr in Providence, Rhode Island, and all of the incidents occured during the actual playing time required to stage the play. All of the characters handled their rolls in an excellent manner, indicative of long and diligent rehearsing. At the opening of the play the Carr residence was agog over the wedding of Miss Madge Carr, played by Miss Lillian Snyder, to James Cluney, played by Lowell Smith. Many beautiful and costly wedding presents were in the house. A new’ maid was engaged bj’ Mrs. Carr to assist her daughter, whqf was to be married. The new maid, Nell, played by Miss Gertrude Chronister, was a thief, who worked in the crime with her sweetheart, Jack Doogan. The pari of Jack Doogan was played by Harold Devor, and Miss Esther Archbold played the part of Mrs. Carr. Both handled their parts in a fine manner. Before time for the wedding Ceremoney, the costly gifts bgean to disappear. Other valuables were also missing. Mr. Carr was very absent minded and it seemed that he had (Continued on page two)

LOCALS LOSE TO VAN WERT Decatur High Base Ballers Lose Second Game of Season Yesterday The Decatur high school base ball team were forced to bow to defeat in the second game of I lie season staged at Van Wert, Ohio, yesterday afternoon, the locals holding the short end of the score which stood 18 to 17. The locals defeat is attributed to the weakness shown by the entire squad near the close of the game, they holding the lead up until the last inning when their opponents forced ahead for a victory. The locals made the trip with practically the same team that played their first game with Myers and \\ hite forming the batteries. The locals showed skill and old time form at the opening of the contest, shutting the Van Wert team out the first two ininings, allowing them one run in the third and one more run in the fourth inning with another shut out in the fifth while they registered a total of seven runs during this period, hold the lead by a total of five runs.

The locals gave way and practically went to pieces in the last four frames, allowing their opponents to register a total of sixteen runs, four in the sixth, six in the eighth and six more in the last Inning white they registered a total of ten, six in the seventh which including a home run by Hobby Myers with the bases full and four in the last, the locals falling one short, the final score resulting 18 to 17. A return game with the Van Wert team will be staged in this city next Friday afternoon at Bellmont park when the locals expect to turn the trick. The daily practice will be held each evening after school and a great improvement is expected to be shewn as the season progresses.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, May 6, 1922

+++++++++++++++ + TO CONFIRM LARGE CLASS. + ++++++++ + + + + + + + BISHOP HERMAN J. ALERDING The St. Mary's Catholic church will |be the scene of impressive service l Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock when lit. Rev. Bishop Herman J. Alerding of Fort Wayne will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to a class of one hundred children and several adults. It has been several years since Bishop Alerding confirmed a Class at the St. Mary's Catholic church.

MEET ELKHART HERE TOMORROW Decatur Cloverleafs Meet Elkhart Conns in Opening Game Tomorrow — With the opening of the Northern Indiana Semi-Pro base ball league to morrow afternoon the followers of the famous sport can well prepare to look lor some mighty fast base ball games I every Sunday afternoon throughout I the season. Te Decatur Cloverleafs, a member ! of the newly organized association are I scheduled to play their first game at ’ homo and will meet the fast Elkhart IConns, in the opener tomorrow at Bell ' mont park, the game to be called at 3 o’clock. John Emery, well known , to the local fans being selected as the j umpire. The locals will make their appearance tomorrow in brand new uni-

forms, the. suits being a light gray with a thin blue stripe, bearing the world “Decatur” with a small green clover leaf on the left side. The diamond inside the race track has been put ii first class shape leaving the grand stand for the spectators, the arrangement being the same as last season. The local line-up as announced several days ago will undergo a few changes, several of the players being unable to come to this city. The locals however will not be weakened in the change, as practicaly as good a team as was first arranged will be put in the field. A record crowd is expected to be present at the Booster game, and the Decatur Cloverleafs if given the proper support, by the local fans can be predicted to finish close to the top in the league at the close of the season. Come out and root for the locals. Help them with their first game. J. A. Barkley from east of the city looked after business here today. LENA FRANKS IS SEEKING DECREE

Leland Franks is Made Defendant in Divorce Suit Filed Today Lena Franks filed a complaint in the Adams circuit court this morning asking for a divorce from Leland Franks and the restoration of her maiden name of Lena Butler. Her attorney is Dore B. Erwin. The couple were married on No vcmber 24, 1915 and separated on April 19, 1922. The plaintiff alleges that her husband left her in January 1)22 and has frequently mistreated l::r since that time. She states further that he frequently became angry at her and cursed her. Charges are also made that the defendant corresponded with and became infatuated with Rose Moyer.

i FRED FRUCHTE RE-ELECTED BY THE DEMOCRATS Chosen to Serve as County Chairman of Party for Another Year REPUBLICANS ELEC T Hold Meeting this Afternoon to Choose County Leader for Year The members of the democratic county central committee and a number of the party leaders met at headquarters at one o’clock this afternoon, pursuant to law, and completed the organization. J. Fred Fruchte who has served most efficiently as chairman during the past two years was reelected unanimously; Mrs. Fred Heuer was chosen as vice chairman. Dan H. Tyndall, secretary and Charles N. Christen, treasurer.

Each precinct committeeman was requested by State Chairman Sallee to appoint a lady in his precinct as vice-chairman. These will be reported and published within a few days. John W. Tyndall, candidate for congress, made a short talk to the committee and plans were discussed for conducting the coming campaign. The Adams county democrats will be well organized and will put on an old fashioned campaign this year, the general opinion of the committeemen at today’s meeting being that the largest majority in the history of the county would be the result. In an exciting contest for control of the republican organization in Adams county, between the New anil Beveridge forces. Harry Fritzingei was reelected county chairman this afternoon, defeating L. A. Graham by two votes. The meetlrfg was called for one o’clock at the Walter Johnson office, but it was three before the vote was taken, a controversy occurring over the voting of proxies. Thirteen mem bers of the committee were present (Continued on page two)

SMALLPOX SCARE IN JAY COUNTY AH Voters in One Precinct Exposed to Disease in Primary Election Every person voting in the Primary election in Walnut Corner school house in Green township, Jay county, was exposed to smallpox, according to an anouncement made by the county health officer of Jay county yesterday. The officer has advised every person who was exposed to the disease, to be vaccinated at once. The Portland Sun has the following comment to make regarding the mattter: “County Health Commissioner Harriet Wiley announced this morning that every person voting at the Walnut Corner school house in Greene township at the primary election on May 2nd, has been exposed to smallpox and immediate vaccination of all thes persons is advised. Failure to obey the edict of the health officer relative to being vacvinated will result in the quarantining of such people in their homes from May 9th to May 16th. A goodly • portion of the residents of the township were exposed to the malady at the voting place last Tuesday, where a case of smallpox has since developed. An epidemic of smallpox has been raging in Blackford county for the past few weeks." STATE POLICEMAN HERE. Garbed in his official uniform a policeman from the state automobile department was a visitor in the city today. He stood and walked around on Second street and was seen talking to several drivers and owners of automobiles about the regulations pertaining to the displaying of certificates of ownership, chauffeurs licenses and other red tape. As far as known no arrests were made.

THREE NEGROES BURNED AT DAWN BY TEXAS MOB TERRIBLE PUNISHMENT DEALT THREE NEGROES FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT AND MURDER OF PRETTY YOUNG SCHOOL GIRL IN TEXAS,

DICK HELLER IS HONORED AT I, D. Local Youth Chosen to Edit Student Directory for Next Year Dick Heller, son of John 11. Heller, editor of the Democrat, has been chosen editor of the Red Book, at Indiana University, where he is a student. The Red Book is a student directory issued at beginning of each school year by the Young Men's- Christian Association of the University, which gives the name of address of every student in tile University and the officers of the various organizations on the campus. Dick was chosen editor of the book from a field of twelve aspirants. Her(Continued on page two) WEALTHY BANKER OF NATION DEAD Henry P. Davidson of the .1. P. Morgan Company Died Today United I’reHM Stuff Correspondent New York, May 6 —(Special toj Daily Democrat) —Henry P. Davison : of J. P. Morgan & Company, died today following an operation at his home, Peacock Point, Long Island. The operation was for a tumor of the brain. The following bulletin was issued: "Henry P. Davison died shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon, following an operation on an infiltrating tumor of the brain which could only be partially removed." Henry Pomeroy Davison of J. P. Morgan & Company, was among America's most widely known financiers. He was an international authority on banking and trade rela tions. As a. member of the firm of Morgan & Company, Davison enjoyed a positioß of unusual trust, being closely allied with J. P. Morgan in numerous large international banking deals i Davison was born in Troy, Pa., June 13, 1867. He was educated at an academy in South Williamstown, I (Continued on paae three)

New Wave of Prosperity Predicted by Sec’y Davis

Head of Labor Department ‘ Gives Resume of Labor Conditions Today Washington, May 6. —(Special to 1 I < Daily Democrat)—A new wave of pros- 1 perlty, better times and ample employment is about to sweep the conn- < try in the view of secretary of labor 1 Davis. j 1 After conference with the director■< of the employment service of his de-i partment and consultation with other!' officials, Davis today gave a resume of)' the industrial and economic situation 1 in the country. "There is a widespread industrial awakening extending from coast to coast and from the gulf to the borders,” Secretary Davis said. "There are a few dark spots where there is considerable unemployment such as the state of Louisiana and in

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(United Press Service) Fairfield, Tex., May 6—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Two white men were held here today In connection with the killing of Eula Ausley at Kirvin for which three negroes were burned, Sheriff Mayo announced. Track leading from the scene of the murder to the home of the two men—brothers —and fitting the shoes they wore, were found Mayo said. One of the men was caputred yesterday and the second surrendered at the jail after the mob left here with the negroes. Kirvin, Tex., May 6—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Three negroes were burned here at dawn for the assault and murder of Lula Ausley, pretty 17 year old school girl whose body was found near here mutilated by thirty stab wounds. Tied to the seat of a cultivator, placed in the center of the city square here, .the three negroes met their death before a mob of 100. “Snap” Terry. 2G. who was captured after a 30 hour chase with blood hounds, was the first to be burned. He was tied to the seat of the cultivator after he is alleged to have made a confession. Oil was poured on his body and a match struck. As I the flames mounted about his body, I Terry shouted, “Oh, Lord, I'm coming.” Mose Jones, 44, and John Cornish, 19, were the other negroes burned. After Terry had been ignited he shouted: “Burn Jones and John Cori nish—they are as guilty as 1 am." His chant, “Oh, Lord, I am coming." rose higher and higher as the flames leaped. Jones was roped and dragged over , the hot coals and more wood thrown in. In six minutes he too was dead. Cornish was lassoed and dragged onto the fire. Again more fuel was added and the three bodies burned together. The mob heaped wood and oil onto the fire, keeping the blaze going six hours. The capture of the three blacks followed a thrilling man hunt. Farmers and business men of three coun- ! ties began early Friday morning to run down the slayer. Creek bottoms, were beaten all day. Terry was captured about 5:30 p. m. News of the capture spread rap- ■ idly and within an hour a large crowd gathered around the jail fit Wortham. The black was slipped out and placed in the State Bank building where he was put under guard. Sheriff 11. M. Mayo of Firestone ‘ county, had been notified and arriv led in Worthman about 11 p.m. The mob had grown to such an extent (Continued on naee two)

the large ship-building centers; also in New York City. San Francisco and Chicago. “Chicagc is engaging in a building program, but is considerably handicapped by reason of the Landis award, which has not been acepted. "The farm situation is decidedly encouraging. The demand for farm help from all sections of the county is indicative of the optimistic attitude of the farmer. There is considerable improvement in Indiana. The federal director of Spokane, Wash., reports conditions throughout the state as showing gradual improvement. Farm help is in demand with a slight shortage. The West-North Central district comprising the states of Minnesota, lowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas, are all entering upona n era of considerable activity.”