Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 8 May 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 109

large barn near city blown down in storm BUILDING ON THE HENRY COYNE FARM SOUTH OF DECATUR DEMOLISHED BY STRONG WIND IN STORM LAST SATURDAY NIGHT.

MIDSUMMER EVE IS PLAY TITLE South Ward Pupils Will Give Muscial Play Next Wednesday Much time and effort have been spent in planning and rehearsing for the "Mid Summer Eve,” a musical fidry play to be given by the children of the South Ward school in the gymnasium next Wednesday evening. The children have presented other plays during the school year for the observance of special davs and Par-ent-Teacher club meetings, but in this they have made the greatest effort of all to produce a play for the general public. About thirty of the mothers have assisted the teachers In making the costumes, which are especially designed for the play. Mr. Garrett of the Manual Training department has assisted in making the stage setting. In a beautiful woodland scene the fairies frolic and play. On Mid Summer Eve the only time when mortals may see them Queen Mab and her court hold their mid-summer festival and she greets with queenly dignity and kindness the little child who strays Into her domain. The admission price Is 10 and 15 cents and the proceeds are to be used to buy play ground equipment. DECATUR WOMEN TO TAKE PART To Appear on Program of Methodist Meeting in Bluffton This Week Two Decatur Women will appear on the program of the twenty-fourth an nual meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church of the Fort Wayne district, which will be held in Bluffton on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. O. L. Vance, who is one of the conference officers, will extend greetings to the delegates on Tuesday aftrnoon. Mrs. Vance will also be the speaker in the devotional exercises on Wednesday evening, talking on "The Call for Leadership." Mrs. R. D. Myers, of Decatur, will be the toastmistress at the convention banquet at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. The special speaker of the meeting will be Miss Muriel Day of Rochester, New York, who Is the National Field Secretary of the Society. A pageant entitled “From Darkness to Light',, will be Presented at the Wednesday evening session. A large per cent of the membership of the Decatur Society is planning to attend the meeting.

Operetta To Be Given By Music Section Os School

Sixty Pupils to Take Part In Benefit Attraction Here Next Week A treat Is in store for those who enjoy home talent plays, the attraction being the operetta, “Miss Cherry Blossom” to be given by the Music Section of the Decatur High School on Tuesday evening, May 16th at the Athletic hall. About sixty pupils will taka part 1,1 the comedy and the attraction,

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

A large barn on the farm of Henry Coyne, four miles southwest of Decatur, was completely demolished by the strongs wind which accompanied I the rain about 7:30 last Saturday night. Seven head of horses and eight head of catle, which were In the barn when the wind storm struck it, were not injured, but a large amount of damage was done to farming implements, in addition to the loss sustained when the barn was destroyed. Members of the Coyne family were [ eating supper when the storm came II up. None of them heard the noise i made by the crashing timbers and it was not discovered that the barn had I been blown over until Mrs. Coyne went into a bedroom, where Mr. Coyne is confined on account of sickness, to lower a window shade. The barn was located near the house and when Mrs. Coyne loked out of the window before lowering the shade she noticed that tile barn had collapsed. As soon as the accident had been dishovered members of the family rushed to the barn and suceeded in rescuing the live stock which had crowded under a standing wall for protection. None of the animals were injured. The barn was erected in 1906 and I was 42 feet wide and 100 feet long. It was located on the wear side of th* road with the long dlmentions of the barn lying north and south. The wind was blowing from the west and the side walls were blown to the east. The end walls did not fall entirely to I the ground, but were leaning towards the center of the barn. It is the general supposition of the I people who viewed the wreckage, that : the collapse of the barn was caused I by the strong wind blowing against the broad surface of the barn and not Iby a cyclone. They were not prone to I believe there had been a cyclone in the vicinity since there was no damage done to any otiier buildings or I trees near the barn, and a cyclone would undoubtedly made a noise sufficiently loud enough to attract the attention of members of the Coyne family. Storm and wind insurance amounting to SI,BOO was carried on the build ing by Mr. Coyne. The exact amount, of the damage has not been estimated yet as the adjuster for the insurance company has not made his inspection. CASH DAY PROGRAM WAS VERY SUCCESSSFUL AT THE UNITED BRETHERN CHURCH The Sunday School at the United I Brethern church numbered 263 with a i splendid spirit and interest Sunday. The Cash Day program was carried out following the Sunday School to J the delight of all present, and those who were not present missed an enjoyable time. The tawings of offerings was the last act on the program and resulted in the amount of one thousand three hundred and sixty dollars and ninety cents in cash. The amount will be applied on the building fund ; for the new church, the thing so much | needed.

the last play to be given during the present school term, promises to be one of great Interest to both young and old. The money derived from the sale of tickets will be used in furnishing the music room and tho girl’s rest room in the high school building. Tickets are selling for thirty-five cents each and if you want to participate in the good cause of helping these worthy causes, just purchase one of the tickets for "Miss Cherry Blossom.”

LENIENCY WAS SHOWN TO BOYS BY COURT HERE Fisher and Burk Youths Fined and Sentenced for Breaking into Store PLEADED FOR CHANCE Boys Claimed They Never Had Chance to Developc Character Lniency was shown by the court j tills afternoon when sentence was passed on Silas Burk and William G. Fisher, the two youths arrested re cen.iy for breaking into -ird stealing from the John T. Mvers clothing store, and each was given a sentence of two hundred day:-, on the stare penal farm at d :> line if $lO and <e ,t., after they had entered a plea of •, Ty. Attorney L. C. DeVoss, who had been appointed by the court to represent tlie boys, appeared ir. the court today and made a plea for leniency. !?•■> pointed out the fat that the hoys, one 17 years old and the other 18 years ne’er had had a chance to develope their character and had attended school only a few years. He said that tlie boys recognized the tact that they had gone astray, but felt that they should no* be given a scn»ence in tlie state penitentiary. Tlie boys said they did not want to go to the penitentiary because it would leave a stain on tlie character for the remainder of their lives, but they were willing to take whatever punishment the court deeded advisable in any other mailer. They said they would gladly serve a sentence on the penal farm and in their spare mo merits, if they had any. they would occupy themselves in some useful man ner. Mr. Myers, whtfee store the boys entered, had also expressed his opinion to thecourt that he believed a certain amount of leniency should be shown the boys. He asked that leniency lie blended with justice in handling the boys' case. After talking to the boys for several minutes, during which time he gave (Continued on Page Four). VANWERTWOMAN DIED YESTERDAY Mrs. Della Stoop Riichcy, Known Here, Succumbed to Bowel Trouble Mrs. Della Stoops Richey, 37 years old, of Van Wert, well known in this city died at the Van Wert hospital at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon, following two operations for bowel trouble. A post mortem held yesterday afternoon, revealed the fact that deatli was due to a perforation of a bowel. Mrs. Richey was born in Waterloo, Indiana, on September 6. 1884. She was the daughter of the Rev. Joseph E. Stoops, formerly the pastor of the Evangelical church in this city. Her husband, Hugh Richey, and daughter Elizabeth survive. J. W. Teeple, and W. H. Teeple, Decatur are uncles of the deceased, and Mrs. J. L. Gay, also of Decatur, is an aunt. Mrs. Richey is also survived by one brother who has been living with her in Van Wert, and another brother, now in the Phillippine Islands. Her parents are both deceased. The funeral services will he held from the Methodist chrch in Van Wert at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, and burial will be held in the Woodlawn cemetery at Van Wert. The furnel party will leave the residence at 2': 30 o’clock. MARTIN FUNERAL TUESDAY Funeral services for Joseph Martin, who died at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne last Saturday, will be held in the United Brethern church at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, the Rev. C. J. Miner, officiating. The funeral procession will leave the residence at 512 Short street at 9:30 o’clock. The Decatur lodge of Knights of Pythias will conduct the services. Burial will be held in the Decatur cemetery.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, May 8, 1922

♦ ♦♦♦♦ + ♦♦♦* + + ♦ + •> ♦ AMERICAN HISTORY 4 ♦ DAY BY DAY 4 + By T. P. Green 4 ♦ * I + May 8. 4 .+ * + A bloody attack was made by + + Indians on Bridgewater, Muss., + + on May 8, 1686. 4 j* - 4 + Maryland convention ousted 4 + royal Governor Eden on May 8. 4 l+ I . 4 + - 4 + Tlie American Peace Society 4 + was formed on May 8, 1828 + 4- — 4 4" Tlie University of Rochester. 4 <• N. Y. was chartered on May 8, ♦ + 1850. + + — 4 j - Contributions by citizens for + <• the Union’s cause amounted to ♦ 1 14- $23,000,000 on May 8, 1861. 4 4‘ A military draft to be made in 4 + July was ordered by President 4 4- Lincoln on May 8. 1863. 4 +++++++++++++♦++ localslosF OPENING GAME Decatur Cloverleaf Base Ball Team Lost Opener to Elkhart Conns The Decatur Cloverleaf baseball team lost their opening game of the i Northern Indiana Semi-Pro league yesterday afternoon when they clash ' ed with the fast Elkhart Conns at Bellmont Park and were forced to bow to defeat the final score resulting 11 to 2. The game was called at 3 o’clock with John Emery of Berne . as the official in charge. The contest yestefllay proved to be one-sided all the way through the visitors putting up a grand exhibi tion and displayed some mighty fast i ball. The local’s defeat can he attributed to a number of uncalled for errors and to the lack of practice as they seemed unable to get together in the old time form. Humbert of Huntington and "Roaring” Bill Kolb formed the batteries for the locals and both worked very nicely. Baxter came through in fine shape on first ‘ base, as did Compton on second and Cochran in left field. "Hez” pulling down a long fly that proved to be the feature of the game. Tlie visitors started the ball roll ing in the first inning, Humbert pitching but four balls during which time they circled the bases for one run. They again scored one more run in the second inning, three more in the third and were held scoreless in the fourth and fifth. They again opened up in the sixth with one more run and another in the seventh and then registered four runs in the eighth, which included the circling of the bases by one of the visitors on a short hit. they being retired scoreless

(Continued on page two) FARM MEETINGS FOR THIS WEEK Interesting Films Will Be Shown at Four Farm Bureau Meetings Tuesday evening, May 9 —Wabash township Farm Bureau meeting at Drew's Hall, Geneva, Indiana. Wednesday evening, May 10.—Meeting of hog men at county agent’s of flee at 8 p. m. Thursday evening. May 11.—Jefferson township Farm Bureau meeting at tho Jefferson High School building at 8 p. m. Friday evening, May 1. —Washington and Monroe township Farm Bureaus have a joint meeting with a Joint debate, to be held at the school building in Monroe. At the above farmers meetings motion pictures will be shown with the Farm Bureau machine. Films on club work, live stock sanitation and home economics will be shown. Increasing cloudiness; followed by showers tonight and Tuesday; somewhat warmer in east and south por, tions tonight. ,

CONFIRMATION SACRAMENT WAS CONFERRED HERE Impressive Ceremo ni e s Were Conferred on Class of 129 Yesterday BISHOP WAS H E R E First Class Confirmed at St. Mary’s Church in Last Three Years Marked with impressive ceremonies, the sacrament of confirmation was conferred on a class of 129 chil dren and adults at the St. Mary’s Catholic church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by lit. Rev. Bishop Herman J. Alerding of Fort Wayne. Lead by the school boys and girls of the class, followed by about twen ty altar boys, six priests and Bishop Alerding the procession marched from the school building to the church and then down the main aisle to the sanctuary. The little girls were dressed in white, while the boys wore the conventional blue suits and the scene was most inspiring. The class was the first confirmed in three years at the church and the Impressive services were attended by a congregation that filled the church. Bishop Alerding was at tended by Rev. Otto Peters assistant in the parish as deacon, Rev. John Dapp, of St Peters church. Fori Wayne, as subdeacon, Rev. Edward Dillion, the bishop's secretary win acted as master of ceremonies. Rev. J. A. Seimetz, rector of the St. Mary; church, and Rev. Thomas M. Conroy rector of the Cathedral of tlie Immac ulate Conception. Fort Wayne, assist ed in the sanctuary, Rev. Charles H Thiele, of Fort Wayne, delivered a wonderful sermon on "The Gifts of the Holy Ghost.” Bishop Alerding also gave an instructive sermon on the Saocanient of Confirmation and explained the importance of the sac rament and the graces connected with it. Bishop Alerding then conferred the sacrament of confirmation on the class composed of the following boys and girls, exclusive of the twelve adults who were also confirmed in the faith: (Continued on page four) FRENCH DEMAND RUSSIA ACCEPT French Delegation \\ ill Leave Genoa Confab If Russia Refuses United Press Service. Genoa, May B.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —“Unless Russie’s reply to the allied note is clear cut, acceptance of its terms ,the French delegation will have no other alternative than t< withdraw from the conference. This official statement was issued by the French delegates to the Genoa conference this afternoon. It is form al reaffirmation of Fiance's position, outlined by Louis Barthou to corre spondents yesterday. The Russian reply will! be delivered tonight. A majority of the delegates here to day expected that the reply will be avasive and dilatory, forcing the conference to end, because of the French stand in which the Belgians concur. A plenary session will be held Thursday or Friday to hear the report of the economic commission, and speeches by Lloyd George and others — FORMER PRESIDENT, WILSON ASKS MISSOURI VOTERS TO REJECT REED IN PRIMARY St. Louis, Mo., May B.—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Characterizing sen ator Jarnos A. Reed as a “Marplot,” former president, Woodrow Wilson has formally asked Missouri voters to reject Reed as the Democratic sen atorial nominee In the Missouri primary next August. Wilson’s plea was continued in a letter to former Governor Lon V. Stephens made public today. The former president expressed confidence that Reed should be defeated. R. H. Reinking attended to business horo this afternoon.

AMERICANS FACE PERIL AT THE HANDS OF CHINESE FRESH OUTBREAK OF INSURRECTION AT SUMMER RESORT NEAR CHENG CHOW PLACES FOREIGNER IN GREAT DANGER TODAY.

(United Press Service) Shanghai, May B.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Americans at Chi Kung Shan are in peril as a result of a fresh outbreak of insurrection against Gen. Wit Pei Fu, according to reports from Hankow. Tu Chun Chaoti, military governor of Ho-Nan, lias revolted against the victorious central commander and fighting has broken out at Cheng Chow. Chi Kung Shan is a summer resort near Cheng Chow. General Wu io Fu today ordered the shattered remnants of Chang Tso Lin's Manchurian army to surrender unconditionally, or withdraw outside the great wall of China. Tlie central commander, whose forces administered a crushing defeat lo the Manchurian invaders, is hourly growing in popularity. He is hailed by the Chinese press here as “the man on horseback" who will “lead China to the highest place among nations.” Wu Pei Fu went personally to Tien Tsin to direct the defense of the city against stragglers from Chang's defeated horde. He won popularity upon his arrival there by dismissing his bedy guard at tlie station, in conform ity with local regulations, declaring. “Here I am a private citizen. I must obey the law." Wu posted his most dependable troops to defend the foreign quart* r of Tien Tsin. Many of Chang’s troops, fleeing by train have been trapped 65 miles in side the great wall by the intervention of Admiral Tit, who supported Wu Pei Fu. Tlie main threat to China’s unifiation now is considered to be Sun Yat Sen, who is said to have 100,000 troops ready to take the field against Wu. I’ekin. May B—Japan has refused to furnish refuge for defeated troops of Chang Tso I.in. Japanese consulates throughout China have been instructed not to give assistance to belligerents to pass into Japnnsese territory. The Chinese press is jubilant at this announcement, proclaiming that Japan has throw over its ally, Crang, after his defeat, which tlie papers say, was i great setback to tlie Japanese. HENRY P. DAVISON LEFT AN ESTATE VALUED AT $10,000,000 IN EAST New York. May 8. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Henry P. Davison, noted financier of J. P. Morgan and company who died Saturday during an operation for a tumor on tlie brain, left an ■sate valued at $10,000,01)0. He carried life insurance amounting to $2,000,000 in twenty companies. The funeral will be simply conducted tomorrow from the little episcopal church whet, he worshipped in Ixxust Valley.

Was Almost Kidnaped For Loving Senator’s Daughter

British Hero Says He Was Threatened by Two Men on April 20th (United Press Service) Bloomfield, N. J.. May B.—(Special lo Daily Democrat) —Alex E. Robertson, British war hero who alleged strenuous efforts wore made to kidnap and deport him from the United States after he had professed love for Miss Mary Culberson, 21, daughter of Senator Culberson of Texas, today appealed to the British Embassy for a guard to escort him to Washington. In Washington, Robertson, wants to present the kidnaping charges to the British embassy. On the night of April 20, the British veteran declared, two men called on

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STOCK RAISERS TO MEET HERE A Meeting of All Farmers Interested in Live Stock Here Wednesday Prof. F. G. King, of the Animal Husbandry Department of Purdue University. will be in Adams county, Wednesday, May 10. There will be a meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p. m. at the county agent’s office and all those Interested in live stock are invited to attend. The Adams County Duroc Pig Club which is to be put on this summer will be discussed and all those boys and girls interested in it are invited to attend and learn the conditions for entering tlie dull. Rations for the feeding of hogs will be discussed and the experimental work wiiich is being carried out at Purdue at this time under the direction of Prof. King will be discussed. Mr. King will be working during the day with the (ounty agent on tha Hoosier Ton Litter Club since it is now time to nominate litters to be fed out for that contest. The meeting is not limited to any particular organization but anyone interested in hogs and other live stock is cordially invited. LOCAL TEACHER BECOMES BRIDE Miss Ruth B. Gay of Local High School Staff Was Married Satudray In a quiet wedding held in the Cathedral rectory in Fort Wayne at 7 o’clock Saturday evening. Miss Ruth B. Gay. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. 1.. Gay, of tills city, became the bride ,of Omer A. Parent, of Fort Wayne, I formerly of Decatur. The Rev. Jesse Lothamer officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Edna Lauer, and Bernard Parent irt tended the bridegroom. The bride was prettily gowned in her traveling suit of blue, with hat, gloves, and footwear of corresponding colors. Mrs. Parent is a member of the So--1 Cha-Rea society and a popular young woman of Decatur, where she has been, for a number of years, commercial teacher in the high school. The groom is connected with the General Electric company. The young people will reside in Fort Wayne.

I him and demanded that he leave the 'country or face a robbery charge in | Boston. The British Embassy will safeguard the interests of Alexander E. Robertson. British war hero who alleges attempts have been made to kidnap him because of his love for Miss Mary Culberton, daughter of a United States 1 senator from Texas, ft was learned at the embassy today. The embassy, however, does not ■ consider the strange love affair one . which should cause diplomatic reprei sentations to the American govern- ■ ment and it plans no action along that line, belleveing Robertson can obtain i redress for any wrongs which may i been done him under American laws.