Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 119, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1922 — Page 1

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iMDUATES TO | HEAR ADDRESS I THIS EVENING ■nn ua 1 Commencement ■Program at Athletic Hall 8 O’clock Tonight •he senoir recepton 'o Be Held in Masonic Hall Following Commencement Exercises The Hon. Charles Watkins, who will Sliver the commencement address at it> high school commencement exeraos tonight, will arive in Decatur at o'clock this evening, according to a lephone call received from him by iperlntendent Worthman this mornsg. The program will start promptat 8 o'clock with a selection by the aid Spiegel Novelty orchestra of ort Wayne. Seats will be reserved or the parents of the graduates only. Following the commencment exerls»o, the annual senior reception will p held in the Masonic hall. The eniors desire to meet their guests at he reception and enjoy the dancing, 'he Paul Spiegel orchestra will furish the music for the dance.. Folowing is the program for the comnencement: “By the Old Ohio Shore” (Mary Bari) —Orchestra. “Legende” (Carl Bohm) Violin Solo -Lloyd Grosvenor. “The Miller's Wooing" (Julia Godlard)—High School Chorus. (Continued on page two)

TO MAKE SOLEMN COMMUNION HERE Class of Twenty Boys and Girls to Make Communion at St. Mary’s A claea of twenty boys and girls Bill make their solemn communion it the St. Mary's Catholic church on Bunday, May Ist, the communion high mass being held at 7:30 o’clock with Rev. Father Seimetz, .pastor of the congregation officiating. It will be tmted that the high mass has been changed to seven-thirty instead of the usual time at 9:45. The low mass, commonly called the early mass will be celebrated at 9:45. The class this year fa smaller than usual, there being only twelve boys and eight girls in the class. The boys who will make their solemn communion are: Oscar Lengerich, Ambrose Meyer, Carl Klepper, Francis Wertzberger, Edward Lengerich, Francis Coyne, Albert Kruse, James Murphy, George Loshe, John Kruse, John Dowling, and Richard Baker.. . The girls of the class are: Helen Staub, Magdalene Schmitt, Winifred Arnold, Clara Coyne, Bernice Sorg, Patricia Teeple, Dolores Omlor, and Helen Lengerich.

Powers Formally Accepted Non-agression Pact Today

Representatives of Nations Gave Assent to Lloyd George’s Proposal (By Henry Wood, United Press staff correspondent) Genoa, May I»—(Special to Daily Democrat)'—The powers at Genoa, at a final plenary session of the economic conference, today gave assent to Lloyd Georges proposed temporary truce for Europe, and the Near East Representatives of 20 nations, met at 91 Georges Palace to complete the work of the parley, formally accepted the nonaggression pact. Premier Facta of Italy, signed the document containing the truce agreement and by this act, each nation represented at the closing session was understood to have given assent. The final plenary session adopted the report of the economic sub-com-mission of the conference. This report was the first business before the session which Premier I 1 acta called to order shortly after 9

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DR. RAYL WILL ATTEND BIG MEDICAL MEETING IN ST. LOUIS SOON Dr.C. C. Rayl, of this city, will leave next Sunday for St. Louis, Mlssiourl, where he will attend the annual meet Ing of the American Medical Associa tion, of which he is a. member. Dr. Rayl will be away from this city ail of next week. The meeting of the American Medical Associations is one of the biggest medical meetings in the world. It is attended by doctors from all parts of America and Europe as well. The program of tbe meeting will consist mainly of scientific papers, exhibits, and c linics. . TWELVE HOOPt DAY IN STEEL WORK DOOMED Administration Met Success in Efforts for Better Business Conditions OFFICIALS II 0 P E F U L I " Secretary Hoover Called Meeting of Coal Mine Operators Bv Thomas L. Stokes Washington, May 19. —(Special t< Daily Democrat) —The administration has met with initial success in its es forts to bring about better business conditions through a series of con ferences here with the leaders of thi nations industries. . The leading steel men of the conn try, after a dinner conference at the White House last night, went on rec ord as agreeing in principle to the abolition of the 12 hour day in the steel industry. A committee of five stee ; magnates will he appointed by Judge Elbert H. Gary to make a thorougi investigation of president Harding’s request that the working day be cut from 12 to 8 hours. A general conference of 1,300 coal operators to check profiteering in coal and out of which might come some settlement of the nationwide mine strike, has been called as the result of Secretary of Commerce Hoover’: decision of recent increases in coal prices with about fifty nonunion coal operators yesterday. Hoover desires to have the operators set up committees of their own, .forming an organ ization somewhat similar to the wartime fuel admnistration, whi.b wil' keep coal prices down. The operator; however, have rased the question as to whether such an orgaaizatl n would not violate the anti-trust laws and attorney general Daugherty ha: been asked for an opinion. Because of the progress made in the steel and coal conferences admin istratfon officials are hop >ful of real results at the dinner of leading rail road heads at White House tomorrow night. The railroad men will bi asked to "go the limit” and agre to as large rate reductions as possible. The president during the- last 24 hours has made It clear that he will insist that labor be fairly treated in (Continued on page two)

o'clock. M. Colrat of the French delegation, presented the report. Signor Rossi of tho Italian delegation, Walter Rathenau of the German, and George Tchitcherin, tho Russian leader, spoke., The Russian Indicated his objections to the commission’s findings as did Rhthcnau but the plenary session apporved the report. Then came the moment when tho Genoa conference put a seal upon its most important accomplishment. Premier Facta called for the report of the political sul>commlssion, fourth of the conference to be adopted. Foreign Minister Schanzer read the document agreed to by nations represented on the political commission. It was in six parts, and contained the plan for a meeting at The Hague and the Conditions of the non-aggres-sion truce. After the terms had been read, Facta called the roll and the head of each delegation rose and signified the assent of his nation to the truce.

EIGHTH GRADE PHPII S GIVEN DIPLOMAS HERE Twenty-Nine Students of Centra! School Received Diplomas Today TALK BY PRINCIPAL Guy Brown Urged Graduates to Continue Their Education Twenty nine students of the Cenral School were given diplomas emit ing them to enter the high schoo' rext fall, by Principal Guy Brown at ! o'clock this afternoon Mr. Brown made an excellent talk to the grade, des before presenting the diplomas to them. He complimented them <>i. he work they had done in earning heir diplomas, which they should 'eel proud of. The students were nr ;ed not to stop their schooling now but to continue through tin* high school and a college course. T.wentyeight of the twenty-nim graduates have signified their inten tion of entering high school next fall There were thirteen graduates from the Central School at the end of the Irst semester. Copies of "Deads and Misdeeds," the school annual publish’d by the students of the Centra! School, were distributed among the graduates today also. The students were given their diplomas in the As ■iembly room. Following is the list of graduates: Helen Beard, Elsie Blackman, Edith Mae Bell, Walter Chronister, Viola Gilbert, Doyle Johnson, Gretchen Kocher, Juanita Lenhart, Robert Macklin. Doris Peters, Eleanor Pumphrey, Helen Smith, Ireta Fisher, Clar Ice Andrews, Josephine Anderson. Lloyd Beal, Raymond Brandyberry. Bertha Baughman Monai Butler. Hel>n Farr, Edna Haugk, Harry Heuer. Phyllis Kosht, Donald Le Brun, Wallace Miner, Wayne Peterson, Pearl Ruckman, Leia Reffey.

LOCAL DOCTORS ATTEND MEET Dr. Costello and Dr. Beavers Attended Meeting in Huntington Dr. H. F. Costello and wife, and Dr. 3. D. Beavers and wife, motored to Huntington yesterday where they attended the spring meeting of the district medical society, yesterday afternoon and last night. About eighty loctors attended the meeting and most if them were accompanied by their wives. The local physicians report i very enjoyable and instructive meeting and a fine banquet last night The committee in charge of the meeting was composed of Dr. M. H, Krebs, Dr. Wallace Grayston, of Huntington, and Dr Claude Black of Warren. A clinic on the diseases of children was the main feature of the morning session which was held at the Huntington county hospital, beginning at 10 o’clock. Dr. A. C. Costello of St. Ixmis, Mo., had charge of the clinic which was followed by a luncheon. The wives of the physicians werd the guests of the wives of the Huntington doctors at a luncheon in the Knights of Columbus banquet room at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon, the ladles were entertained at the home of Mrs. M. H Krebs on West Tipton street, Huntington. A musicale was given, with Mrs. Helen Thomas Bucher, Mrs. Glen Brown, vocalists, accompanied by Miss Esther Davis and Miss Lillian Good, violinist, appearing on the program. The business session for the physicians was held in the Commercial club roms beginning at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon. A scientific session followed the business meeting and several papers were read by Huntington and visiting physicians. In the evening a banquet was held in the Knights of Columbus hall and an address was given by the Rev. Ernest Mobley. The remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing (Continued on page five)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, May 19, 1922

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PINCHOT SAYS AWAKENING OF PEOPLE LOOMS Victorious Candidate in the Pennsylvania Election Is Optomistic SEES UNITY IN PARTY Says His Victory Over Machine Will Unite Instead of Disrupt Party (By Lawrence Martin, United Press staff correspondent) Milford, Pa.. May 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— —Results of the Pennsylvania election indicate there is to be a "peoples awakening” anu better government will follow is belief of Gifford Pinchot, progressive republican, victor in the Keystone state’s gubernatorial primary. Pinchot sees in his triumph over the powerful state organization once bossed by Cameron, Quay and Pen rose, unmistakeable signs of the approaching “awakening” at least in Pennsylvania. Back home in Pike county, among his rteighbors who welcomed him like a conqueror, Pinchot today was completely surrounded by fishing tackle. He had just emerged victorious from one of the most spectacular political matties of years, in which he accomplished what a few months ago even he himself considered impossible— the defeat of the organization. He was careful what he said, tor he had just given, proud men a defeat that humbled their pride and he is (Continued on page five) FEDERATION OF CLUBS TO MEET Women’s Clubs of Eighth District to Gather at Elwood Tuesday Elwood, Ind.,. May 19.—The Eighth district Indiana Federation of Club’s convention will bo held at the M. E. Church here next Tuesday. May 23, and local club members are making great preparations to entertain the visitors from the various cities. Mrs. B. E. Sneed, Mrs. W. 11. Cluggish, Mrs. S. B. Harding, Mrs. George DeHorfty and Mrs. Allen Mason aro on the reception committee. Mrs. Laura Wylie will deliver the address of welcome at (ho morning session and Mrs C. C. Deam, of Bluff ton, will make the response, Tn the afternoon, Mrs. WI. I- Torrence, ,of Evansville, president of the Indiana Fed oration of Clubs; Mrs. Richard Lieber, of Indianapolis, .and William J. Hamilton, of the Indiana Library commission, will be the speakers. A luncheon will be enjoyed at noon at the M. H. church. Fair tonight and Saturday; warmer in north and central portions.

DEMOCRATS IN SESSION TODAY MOLD PLATFORM Platform in Fall Election To Be Almost Entirely on State Issues CHAMBERS NEW HEAD New Castle Publisher Wai Chosen for New State Chairman United Press Service. Indianapolis, May 19 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Democrats of Indiana will go into the November elec tion ou a platform composed almost entirely of slate, issues. National questions will be shunted aside it was tentatively decided today at a reorganization meeting of the new state committee at which Walter Chambers, New Castle pub lisher was elected state chairman. Some of the planks in the platform call for revisions of the tax laws economy and efficiency in the state administration, establishment of the state highway commission on a none political basis and appointment of public service commissioners “who work for public interest rather than for a high salaried position with utilities when they leave public service" Chambers and all other officers of the committee were elected by acclamation. Miss Gertrude F. McHugh of Indianapolis was named see retar?. She is the first woman t< hold this position in either of the major political parties in Indiana. Other officers electen follow: Vice-chairman. Mrs. A. T. Flynn, of Logansport; treasurer, Tom Tag gart, of French Lick. National committeemowan from In diana: Mrs. James Riggs of Sullivan Mrs. G. I. Guin, of Rennsellaer chairman of the tenth congressional district withdrew from the race for national committeewoman and per mitted the entire slate of officers to go through without opposition. John McFadden of Rockville was elected chairman of the platform com mittee to succeed Chambers’

AGED RESIDENT OF MAGLEY DEAD Peter Bauer, Age 83 Years, Died at His Home Late Last Night Peter Bauer, age 83 years, died at his home in Magley, at 11 o'clock last night. Mr. Bauer was a well-known resident of Adams county and th< news of his deatli grieved his many friends. . Mr. Bauer was born in Luxonberg Germany, on February 9, 1539. lie came to America when he was twenty five years old and has resided in this community for morethan thirty years. On November 9. 1871 he was united in marraigo to Miss Elizabeth Sneer, ot Perrysville, Ohio. To ths union were born six children, four of whom are living. The surviving children are John and Harry Bauer, of Magley; Charles Bauer, of Omaha, Nebraska; and Blanche Likely, of Akron, Ohio. One son and one (laughter, William and Susie, preceeded their father in death. . In addition to the wife and four children, the deceased is survived by five grandchildren, ,namely: Mrs. Hattie Worthman, Frank Bauer, Theodore Bauer, Roy Bauer, and Margaret Likely. Idabelle and Ethel Bauer are great-grandchildren. Mr. Bauer was a member of lite Methodist church. Funeral services will be held from the Little Vine church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J. K. Wyant, officiating. Short services will lie held from the residence at 1:30 o’clock. — o SICK NOTES Mrs. Everet Smith, who underwent an operation at the Magley hospital recently for appendicitis, was removed to her home in Geneva yesterday. Mrs. Smith's condition is greatly improved. James Westfeldt, who underwent an operation for ruptured appendics at the Magley hospital, is said to be improving nicely. Mr. Westfeldt is still confined at the hospital, however.

EXPRESS OFFICE WILL BE MOVED FROM PRESENT LOCATION IS REPORT CIRCULATED An announcement has been made that the American Railway Express office will be moved from Its present location in the A. D. Suttles binding on South Second stret in the near future. Tile express .company is planning to move (he office to the old Erie ! reight office on the oast side of South Wine hester street, it Is said. The new office will he opened by July Ist, according to the announcement. It Is not known yet what business will be occupied in the Suttles building after It is vacated by the Express company. SORORITY GIRLS PAID HOmJR TO THEIR MOTHERS Delta Theta Tan Sorority Entertained Mothers At K. of I’. Home TOASTS WERE GIVEN Matilda Berling Gave A Wonderful Address of Welcome Ar. excollent banquet was given yesterday evening by the Delta Theta Tau sorority at the K. of P. Home in honor of their mothers. In the reception line besides the club officers was the committee in charge of the I • ■vent, which consisted of the Misses Florence Bremerkamp, Jeannette Eilinger, Mildred Niblick and Mis. Harold Conroy. The dining room was tastefully decorated in green and white and the dinner was served at small tables, arranged to form a diamond, the sorority emblem. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Herman Ehinger. The sorority colors of green and white were daintily carried out in the delicious three course dinner that was served. The sorority flower, the white rose, was given as favors. Miss Matilda Berling presiding as toastmistress, gave a wonderful address of welcome. Clever responses were given by Mrs. James Arnold and Mrs. C. V. Connell. Miss Agnes Kohne entertained with several vocal solos as did Miss Ixiis Connell. Instrumental numbers by Miss Genevieve Berling were enjoyed. Between courses Miss Grace Arnold responded to the toast, “Delta Theta Tau,” and Glenys Mangold Kern to “The Home and Mother." Virgine Smith gave a dramatic interpretation of “Mother O’Mine" in an especially pleasing manner and was heartily encored. The boys orchestra of this city added to the pleasure of the affair witli several numbers. In accordance with the request of the mothers we are publishing the address of welcome given by Miss Matilda Berling, president of the Delta Theta Tau sorority, on the occasion of their Mothers’ Day entertainment: "Mothers, you are here because we love you. Each mother is the dearest mother on earth to her children. Tile word, Mother is the sweetest and best word in the language of (Continued on page three)

Frederick Crowll Grilled In Trial of Gov. Len Small

Vice President of Armour Co., Denied Acquaintance of Gov. Small i Court House, Waukeegan, 111.. May ( 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) — | Frederick W. Crowll, vice-president , of Armour & Co. was grilled today by C. O. LeForgee, chief counsel of Governor Len Small. Crowll was cross examined on testimony he offered for the state concerning purchase of Armour & Company notes by Verne and Edward Curtis, owners of the Grant Park bank. Crowll in answer to LeForgees questions said he had never seen Governor Small up until the time he appeared in ’court as a witness. Small's defense sought to show that the governor had nothing to do with transactions between Curtis brothers and Armour & Company. Crowll salt because of original entry of loans by Edward Curtis were destroyed in September, 1921, which was three months after the in-

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GENOA MEETING A LAND MARK ON ROAO TO PEACE Declaration Made by Lloyd Today in Last Session of‘Gathering DESCRIBES GATHERING Said Much Had Been Accomplished and Effect on People will be Great Genoa, May 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — “This conference will prove an ever inspiring land mark on the pathway to peace,” Lloyd George declared today in his speech at the last plenary session. 1 The British premier described the Genoa gathering as one of the most remarkable conferences in history, lie admitted the conference had not progressed as far as the most sanguine has expect<>d. Regarding the temporary truce pact he said It was only a provisional measure but that once it was established no nation would go back on it. "The physicological effect upon the people of the world will be electrical . ” CHICAGO GRAIN Chicago. May 19— Wheat: May, $1.39%; July, $1.24%; Sept. $1.19%. Corn; May 61 %c; July 64%c; Sept. j 66%c. Oats: May 37 %c; July 39%c , 1 Sept. 40%c. Martin Berger of Monroeville spent . the day here on business PRESBYTERIANS I NAME OFFICIALS I 1 Moderator and Vice Moderator at General Assembly i in Des Moines i Des Moines., la.. May 19.—(Special lio aDily Democrat)—Dr. W. J. Thomp- • son, Columbus, .president of the Ohio I State University was today made ■ Vice moderator of the 134th general ’ assembly of Presbyterians, in session hero Dr. Tompson was named by Dr. C. C. 1 Hays, Pittsburg, moderator elected by ' the delegates at their opening business sesion. Dr. Hays wms elected on the first balJ lot, receiving 51 votes. Dr. Clelland McAfee, of Chicago, was a close , second, receiving 379 votes. The vote was changed to make Dr Haya elect tion unanimous. Dr. Hays was horn in the Cumber- - land valley, Pennsylvania, in 1861 and i is a son of Rev. 1. N. Hays, D. D., for t many years a chairman of the Presbyterian general assembly’s committea ’ on temperance M. A. Clem of north of the city at- • (••nded to business here this morning. Henry Miller of Preble township spent the day in tills city on business.

dictment of the governor on charges of conspiracy to embezzle interest in state funds. Destruction of tho records Crowll said was a matter of customary routine wih his company. "Curtis had his transaction with you and went away didn’t he?" asked LaForgee. “Yes,” was the answer. Crowll said he looked up records of the Curtis notes last July when Small was indicted by a Sangamon county grand jury. Crowll was still on the stand when Judge Edwards recessed court for lunch. .. 9 ' - SUIT ON NOTE TODAY Dr. Charles 8. Clark filed a complaint in tho circuit court here today against Ben Knapke, .demanding judgment in the sum of $975 on a promtsory note. The principal of the note was said to be $805.28 and the plaintiff claims that none o fthat amount has been paid. His attorney is J. F. Snow.