Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 121, Decatur, Adams County, 22 May 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. - Number 121

YEOMEN HEAD IMPRESSED BY HIS VISIT

MIL HEADS OPPOSED TO LAR6E BATE REDUCTIONS EXECUTIVES RELUCTANT TO REDUCE FREIGHT RATES AS ASKED BY HARDING WITHOUT A REDUCTIOH IN RAILROAD WAGES ALSO.

(By Herbert W. Walker, United Press staff correspondent) Washington, May 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Reductions in railroad wages may be asked by railroad executives before they will agree to the freight rate cuts desired by President Harding, it was learned here today. It became known today’ that the executives in the dinner conference at the White House Saturday were raher reluctant to approve as large reductions in rates as the president wants. The rail executives also are said to have raised another objection to a big cut in rates, namely, that the reduction would cause increased traf tic, necessitating additional equipment which could not be purchased if receipts were reduced. Should the executives insist on' further wage cuts, a voluntary agree- j ment to cut rates lower than the ( interstate commerce commission feci i it is Justified in doing under the law, seems very doubtful. The strongest opposition would be raised to reduction in the pay of rail workers, it was said at headuarters of the railroad brotherhoods. Leaders hold that the general railroad payroll has been cut greatly, while rates are only slightly under the war-time pear. The White House dinner, it is becoming known, was far from a “harmony feast.” There were several sharp exchanges of views, after the president expressed his view that the lowering of freight rates was the key to a complete industrial revival. The executives admitted earnings had been increasing in recent months but said the rate is now not more than a fair return. o CIVIC DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN CLUB MEET TOMORROW EVENING AT 7:30. The Civic Department of the Women's club will meet tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock in the committee rooms of the Old Adams County Bank. All members are requested to he present. meeting of industrial ASSOCIATION TONIGHT AT 7:30 The Decatur Industrial association will meet at 7:30 this evening at the Industrial rooms and every member is urged to be present. Important business will be transacted and your presence is desired. The association will have as its guests the presedent of the Yeomen lodge and you are invited to hear him.

Gangsters Hurl An Officer From Third Story Window

Police man Seriously Injured in Chicago Labor War this Morning Chicago. May 2.—Policeman James -Mullen, guarding an apartment buildin 8 under construction, from attack *>y gangsters in the labor war here, Waa hurled from a third story window today and seriously injured. Mullen saw suspicious characters entering the building. Believing they intended to bomb the structure, lie followed them up the stairs to the ihird floor where they trapped him Mini shoved him from a ledge.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

ATTACK AGAINST i DAUGHERTY WAS RENEWED TODAY , Senator Caraway Declared lie Would Produce Documents This Week CONFERENCE TOD A Y By Republican Leaders to Decide Manner of Meeting the Attack (By Lawrence W. Benedict, United press staff correspondent) Washington, May 22. —A complete account of how attorney general Daugherty and Thomas D. Felder, At lanta, and Washington attorney, ar> alleged to have obtained a pardon for Charles W. Morse from the Atlanta penitentiary in 1912 was given in two letters published exclusively here to day in the Washington Daily News. The letter giving what purported t( he the story of the activities of Daugherty and Felder in the Morse pardon case was signed “T. B. Felder.’ It apparently was written because Felder thought Morse had failed to pay to f)»ugherty and Felder the $25,000 fee, which according to copies of the alleged contract inserted in the congressional record Saturday by Sen ntor Caraway, Arkansas, the two law yers were to receive if they obtained Morse's freedom. Caraway expects to present to the senate the two leters published today as further evidence of his charges that Felder and Daugherty entered a partnership contract to obtain Morse’s pardon. The charge that Daugherty was involved in the Morse pardon recently whs denied by Senator Watson, Indiana, at tlie request of the attorney general. Despite Caraway’s demand that he resign because of the recent revelations regarding Morse and Major IT. L. Scale, dismissed war fraud investigator of the department of justice, the attorney general up to noon today had made no reply. The outstanding statements in the letter above Felder's signature are: I.—That Morse after accepting the alleged contract calling for a $25,000 fee and a $6,500 retainer, (the retainer (Continued on page two)

All large buildings under construction here are under guard either by police or private guards enployed by owners. Wealthy residents who are members of the citizen's committee to enforce the Landis' wage award also are employing armed guards to protect their homes. The funeral services for Mrs. Frank Gregg of Geneva, wljo died from the after effects of the flu, were held Sunday miming from the M. B. church at that place, the Rev. j W. Reynolds officiating. Burial was made in Riverside cemetery,

AMERICANS WERE LOST WHEN SHIP SANK SATURDAY — Two American Women Reported To Be On Illfated Liner NINETY LIVES LOST Liner Rammed by a Cargo Steamer in Heavy Fog —Sank Quickly United Press Service. Brest, France, May 22. —Between ninety and 100 lives are believed to have been lost when the Peninsular and Orient liner, Egypt was rammed by the cargo steamer Seine off the coast of Finistero In a heavy fog Saturday night and sank within half an hour. Tile Egypt carried 36 passengers of whom 23 have been reported rescued. Others may have been picked up by vessels in the dense fog. Two hundred of tile crew were saved. statements by captains of both vessels involved in the crash made it clear the accident was unavoidable, but passengers rescued from the Egpyt indicated there had been trouble with the Lascar lifeboats which prevented all the lifeboats being launched. Two American women were reported to I)e among tile missing. Another American, It. F. Revan, was saved. The Egypt was proceeding from London to Bombay when «he ran into a boa vy fog off the coast of France. She was proceeding slowly, when the steamer Seine suddenly appeared out of the fog and struct her amidships. The Seine turned and followed the stricken liner, whose officers made frantic efforts to quiet the I«iseur crew and launch boats. The Seine stood by and picked up 230 survivors in all. The Egypt sank rapidly. MARY M, KOENIG SEEKS DIVORCE Requests Divorce, Alimony and Custody of Their Minor Children A suit for a divorce, for the custody of children, and for alimony in the sum of $2,500, was filed in the Adams circuit court Saturday afternoon by Mary M. Koenig. Her attorneys are Lenhart and Heller. Tile complaint states that the couple was married on August 27, 1903 and separated on May 19, 1922. The plaintiff alleges that her husband has been guilty of cruel and inhuman treat ment during the past fifteen years in that lie chocked her, kicked her, and beat her, and often threatened to kill her and their children. She further alleges that on one day within the last montlCthe defendant struck her on tlie head rendpring her unconscious for a period of fifteen minutes. She says that he is possesed of a violent and ungovernable temper. The couple lives in Decatur. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Koenig, six of whom are living at home. Mrs. Koenig says that her husbnd is the owner of a large amount of property, consisting of three houses and lots in this city and much personal property. A restraining order was granted by the court to prevent the defendant from disposing of his property to avoid payment of alimony. — WILL RESUME OPERATION The Waring Glove Company will resumo operation at their factory on Monday, June 9th, 't was announced lhis morning by Mr. Waring. Applications for employment may be made through tlie forelady on or after May 29th.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, May 22, 1922

MARRIAGE LICENSE Russeii D. Merriman, teacher, Blue Creek township, born August 11, 1899, son of \V, B. Merriman, to Nora Olive Feasel, Blue Creek township, born June 26, 1900, daughter of Charles \V Feasel. TO DEAUTIFY CEMETERY At a recent meeting of tlie Pleasant Dale Cemetery association the following directors and o file era were elected, William Zimmerman, William Arnold and Milton Zimmerman, secretary uml treasurer. It was decided to go ahead 1 with the work of beautifying the oOn. etery and all those interested shouiu pay their dues to tlie secretary or to one of the above directors. A man lias been employed to look after tlie grounds. ADAMS COUNTY TO HAVE COHN CONTEST AGAIN Another 5-Acre Corn (irowing Contest to be Carried Out Here MANY TO TAKE PART Banks of County to Furnish Liberal Cash Prizes for Winners Word comes from the county agent’s office to the effect that Adams county will have another 5-acre corn contest this year. It is to be carried out in practically the same manner as that last year. The results last year were very gratifying in that Adams county placed seventh in the high yields of the state. Fred Blum of near Berne checked up with 115 bushels per acre. It will be recalled also that Henry Coyne, of Washington township, was awarded a gold modal for having a yield of 100 bushels per acre. Six other men received silver and bronze medals. Much benefit was obtained from last years 5-acre corn contest in that the information gained from tlie men whr had the large yields last year is being used this spring by many corn growers in planting their corn crop. Any man who enters ttio contest is required tc keep a complete record of his labor, methods involved, kind of Beed, pre paration and cultivation used and accordingly much information was gain ed by these records. Thirty men are now entered in the contest with indications of several more and it is certain to be an interest ing feature of the agricultural work in Adams county this year. Tlie banks of the county are furnishing liberal cash prizes and arrange ments for tills have practically been completed. Anyone interested in the contest should write or call the County Agent RACE IN OREGON REMAINS GLOSE Candidates for Republican Gubernatorial Nomination Deadlocked Portland, Ore., May 22.—Charles Hall of Marshfield, Ore., was leading Gov. Bon W. Olcott in the race for the republican gubernatorial nomination, according to figures compiled today. Tlie equnt stood: Hall, 41,932. Olcott. 41,853. Returns from 146 scattered prefContlnned on page fmin ■i—^SbpH3lp Increasing cloudiness tonight; Tuesday unsettled, showers in west and south portions; not much chango in temperature.

MANY ATTENDED THE COMMUNION SERVICES HERE Services At St. Mary’s Church Yesterday Were Very Impressive BEAUTFUL SER MO N Delivered by Father Seimetz on Receiving of Holy Communion Impressive and beautiful services, mingled with the solemn solemnities of tlie church, marked tlie services held at the St. Mary’s Catholic church Sunday morning when a class of twenty boys and girls made tlieir solemn commonion. the pastor, Rev. Father Seimetz officiating. The high mass was celebrated at seven-thirty o’clock and the church was filled to capacity. The procession of tlie communicants from the school house to the church was headed by the altar boys, candle bearers, and flower bearers. The communicants and the little boys and girls were seated in tlie front pews and as the communicants received Holy Communion they were escorted two at a time by tlie candle carriers and flower bearers to the sanctuary and then to the high altar. Tlie candle carriers for the boys were Jerome Meyer and Frederick Wolpert, while Mary Jane Colchin and Phyllis Shanahan escorted the little girls to the artar. The flower lenrers were: Herbert Foos, John Edward Meyer, Julius Baker, Robert Wolpert, Aloysius Geimer and Frederick Baker. Tingirls were: Dorothy LaFountaine, 'Mildred Miller, Luoile Miller, Mary ITlman, Annette Lengerich and Mary Faurote. Both the little girls and boys were dressed in white, solemn communion were: Carl KlopThe communicants who received (Continued on page three! ANNOUNCEMENT DF MARRIAGE Miss Fanny Heller Made Announcement to Party of Friends Saturday At a charming dinner party given at her home on Winchester street .Saturday evening. Miss Funny E. Heller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Heller,' announced her approaching marriage to Mr. I. W. Macy of South Bend. The wedding will occur on Friday, June 9. Twenty of Miss Heller’s immediate friends gathered at her home at 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, in response to invitations which had been sent to them. They were entertained witli musical numbers for some time after their arrival. Miss Lois Peterson sang several beautiful songs. At 6 o’clock the guests were seated at five small tables, where they were served a, wonderful four course dinner. The color scheme of canary yellow and white was carried out in flowers, favors, place cards, and food. Nut dishes were hidden under yellow crepe paper bonnets. Following the dinner tiny yellow hags were passed to the guests. Each bag contained mints and a tiny metal cat, to which strings were attached. The cals were pulled out of the hags, and around the neck of the cat which was "let out of the bag” by Miss Dorn Marie Magley, was fastened a tiny paper heart, on which were written the words, ‘‘Fan and Ish, Juno 9.” Miss Heller Is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John IT. Heller. She is a graduate of the Decatur high school, and attended school at Western College for Women, nt Oxford, Ohio, and at. Indiana University. She is a member of tlie Kappa Alpha Theta college sorority, of Tri Kappa, and the Woman’s Club. Mr. Macy is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Macy of this city. For (Continued on page four)

HE LIKED SITES PROPOSED HERE EORTHEJIEW HOME GAVE ASSURANCE TO DECATUR CITIZENS THAT THIS CITY WILL HE ONE OF THE FINAL SIX CITIES CONSIDERED FOR THE HOME.

AMUSEMENTS OF TODAY ATTACKED BY EVANGELIST Dr. Conant Handled Subject “Without (Jloves” at Baptist (’hurch Here ROTTEN TO THE CORE Card Game, Dance, Movies and Theatre Scored by Minister Last Night Before an audience which filled tlie First Baptist church. Dr. J. E. Conant, the Chicago evangelist, who is now conducting meetings here, spoke yesterday afternoon on the subject, “Is the Devil in Modern Amusements?” To say that he handled the subject “without gloves" is to put it* mildly. In an array of most startling facts, accompanied by scathing denunciation, tlie speaker uncovered the character of tin* card game, the dance tlie theater and the movies, and then scored the church members of Decatur for either patronizing or standing up for amusements that he declared were “rotten to the core.” “The game of cards,” said the speaker, “is a game of chance, for experts tell us that it is 97 per cent chance and 3 per cent skill. So all who play cards are playing a game of chance. “And all you church members who have ever played a game of cards for a prize, from the booby prize up.” continued the evangelist, “are gamblers. For the highest legal authority in the Tinted States says, ‘Any game of chance that is played for a prize or a purse is gambling, and is punishable by a fine, or imprisonment, or both.’ And so you are no better than the worst blackleg in the slums. And that pastor of a western church was in the right when he learned that some of the society dames of his church were in a home playing bridge whist for prizes, and he called up the police station and had the women arrested for gambling. “John Philip Quinn, a converted gambler, said, ‘After all these years of experience and acquaintance with professional gamblers in this country, T can truly say, the parlor card table is the kindergarten of the gambler’s hell.’ And so you church peo(ConMniied on pane Court

Parties In Court Over Ownership of Black Cow

Monroe Township Residents Appeal Case to the Circuit Court A suit to determine the possession of a black cow has been appealed to tho Adams circuit court from a Jns tice of the Peace court in Monroe township. Tlie plaintiffs in the suit are Grover Alberson and Etta Alberson and the defendants are Oren Courtney and George B. Slump. Tlie plaintiffs In the case allege that the defendant Oren Courtney, the constable of Monroe township, on April 13, 1922, by virtue of an execution issued before that time by

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“Rest assured, dear friends, that Decatur will he one of the final six towns to he considered for the location of our home and school," said Mr. George Frink, National President of the Brotherhood of Yeomen, tills I morning after he had been shown the I proposed locations and met many of I our good people. Mr. Frink was met at Fort Wayne this morning by a committee and 1 brought to this city where lie was greeted by a number of the business men. Owing to tlie fact that he lias two engagements in Chicago tills evening it was necessary for him to leave here at noon over the Erie and plans for a public meeting tonight and for other events anticipated had to be postponed. The committee with Mr. Frink and Mr. R. L. Hill, the state manager of the Yeomen lodge, spent two hours going over the sites, visiting Bellmont park and the territory adjacant and tlie sites soutli of the city. Mr. Frink is deeply impressed with the prfrk site, feeling that he would like ! to see the Yeomen school a beautiful i place and to accomplish this quickly the trees and landscaping must be largely done now. Tlie president of the lodge is most enthusiastic over the work in which they are now engaged and is delighted with the wonderful reception they are being given everywhere. About 134 proposed ! sites have been seriously considered land these have been reduced to a dozjen by elimination processes. Os this number when it is again cut in two, Decatur will be one of the remaining, in fact indications are that so far no city lias ousted this community from most favorable consideration. Mr. Frink is desirous that the other members of tlie hoard of trustees , visit Decatur and wilt assist in fixing a date, convenient to all of them. At that time, probably in July this community will entertain them in a manner which we are sure will leave no doubt in their minds as to the desirability of this place ns a location tor tlie greatest children's home in the world. Local committees will work out I tie details, starting this week and will keep in dose touch with the board through Mr. Hill, the state manager. Mr. Frink had a visit with Mr. Willard Steele this morning and enjoyed it very much. He assured him that if tlie park becomes a part of the Yeomen's home location. Mr. Steele’s photo, life size, will appear in the offices of the administration building. The president was delighted with Decatur and the surrounding country and promised to return. He was entertained for luncheon hy the committee in charge and left nt 12:57 p. m. over the Erie.

Charles Lammiman. Justice of the Peace for Monroe township, and against the property of Jacob Alberson, did levy upon and seize a black cow of tile vuluo of S4O to satisfy tho execution, and that the cow belonged to the said plaintiffs and was not subject to ho levied upon. Tile case was tried before a jury of six men in the court of Charles Lam miman, justice of the peace, and the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs, awarding him the sum of $32 and the costs of the trial or the return of the cow. The defendants appealed the case o tho circuit court.. j „