Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 122, Decatur, Adams County, 23 May 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 122

MAY CALL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BANKERS SUGGESTION FOR SUCH A CONFERENCE TO UNTANCLE THE EUROPEAN ECONOMICS MADE TO PRESIDENT HARDING BT HIS ADVISORS.

(By Thomas L. Stokes, United Press staff correspondent) Washington, May 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Suggestion that an international conference of bank ers be called in Washington to devise means of untangling the economic maze in Europe has been made to President Harding by certain of his advisers, it became known today. While the president’s attitude on such a conference has not been divulged, it is thought by those in close touch with the administration that he will give the suggestion care ful consideration. The meeting would be another Washington conference with the subject sifted from excessive armaments to economic ills which are burdening the world, according to the plan of those who 1 are pushing the movement. The failure of the Genoa conference to arrive at any practical solution of the present difficulties is said to have given renewed stimulus to the idea and to have more defin itely settled this means as the real path to economic rehobilitaiton. Old world; politics, so prevalent at Genoa, would be missing if the conference were held here. Several outstanding factors, now realized in Europe and Uds country, are said to have given rise to the plan suggested. Among them are: 1. A serious economic condition exists in Europe and the European powers have proven themselves; unable to handle it. 2. They need financial aid badly and will agree to almost any conditions to get it from the United States which now holds the money hags of the world. 3. This country has a personal Interest in the billions of European debt and could force provisions for its payment at such a conference while arranging at the same time for aid to the nations. BEN HUR MEETING On Friday night of this week the Ren Hur lodge of this city will hold an open meeting, honoring the fathers and mothers of the members of the lodge. A pot luck supper will be held and all members are requested to bring their fathers and mothers whether they be members of the lodge or not. A good program has also been arranged and a good time is assured. New York —Anthony Tlupa, 13, erossthe ocean and returned with only a dime for fare. The steamship company didn’t even collect that.

Civic Section Appeals For Better Sanitation

Urges Greater Care in the Disposal of Garbage During Summer Decatur has a garbage wagon. The ■refuse of our kitchens is hauled away twice a week. We hail this service all of last summer, yet a great many housewives took no advantage of it. This service is for every one. Every housewife should realize her double responsibility, flrsft for the management of her own garbage, and second for a co-operative interest in proper community management of sanitary affairs. Many a case of serious illness might be traced to poorly cared for garbage. -A.ll garbage cgns should have tight fitting Uds and be so placed that dogs cannot upset them, spilling iheir contents over back yard or alley. It Is a mistake to have too small a garbage can, for in summer weather corn husks, pea pods, melon rinds,

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

SUNDAY SCHOOI CONVENTION AT PLEASANT DALE Sunday Schools from Eight Churches of the Brethern to Meet Sunday THREE SESSION MEET Program Announced foi Morning, Afternoon and Evening Meetings Next Sunday, May 28, is the date set for the Sunday Schol convention of the Church ol' the Brethern to b» held in the Pleasant Dale church Eight Sunday Schools will be re pro c« nted in the convention. They arc Bethel Center, Hartford City, Hlckorj Grove, Portland, Pleasant Dale, Sugai Grove, Maple Corner, and Pleasant Grove. The program lias been made out foi morning, afternoon, and evening ses sions. At the afternoon and evenin' sessions Eva Trostle will deliver iec tures. At the noon hour a picnic din ner will be served in the basement ol the church. Following is the program for the three sessions. Forenoon Session 9:00 —Sunday School —O. V. Hilling Superintendent. 10:00 —Congregation Song, led by Ett;. Taylor, Hickory Grove. Devotional Service —Win. J. Tinkle, Portland. Congregation Song, led by Lena Olwin, Pleasant Dale. 10:20— Spirtuality in the Sundaj School—R. E. Gotshall, Hart ford City. Congregation Song, led by Lula R. Tinkle, Portland. 10:40 —Methods in teaching Adults, Fleet Rogers, Hickory Grove. Congregation Song, led liy Mary Gotshall, Hartford City. 11:00—The Ideal Teacher—Eva Tro tle.Chicago, Illinois. 11:45 —Dismissal. Afternoon Session. 1:10 —Congregation Song, led byMarjorie Hardman, Sugar C.rovo, Devotional Service —D, R. Hardman, Sugar Grove. (Continued on page four)

and that sort of thing fill up very quickly, and there should always be sufficient room so that the cover will fit on snugly. Every person having reason to use. the garbage should be instructed and required to put the refuse jinto it and to adjust the cover snugly. It should be emptied at least twice a week in summer. If the “garbage man” misses you call him by phono and tell him where he will find the pail. Give the garbage pail a square deal. Treat It fairly as to its contents, and be vigilant as to its cleanliness. Do not stop there either, but look out for its near relatives, the ash pile and the trash barrel. Systematic and intelligent attention to these points will greatly help to reduce the appalling amount of preventable diseases which ravage our population.—Civic Section. Otto Bleeke of Union township spent the day in this city on business.

MANY THINGS OF IMPORTANCE TO RE CONSIDERED The Industrial Association Has A Busy Program Ahead Few Weeks A TOURISTS CAMP Association to Establish An Auto Tourist Camp Near City Limits The Decatur Industrial Association held an interesting meeting at their rooms last evening and if you are interested in Decatur and Adams county, take a little friendly tip and attend these meetings for there are many matters of gTea,t interest to you now up for consideration. Several proposed new industries are being considered and action will be taken soon, the location of the Yeoman home here is of interest, a membership drive will be made soon when it is hoped to double the 190 now on the list and there are other important things to come up. The radio outfit will soon be installed with M. J. Mylott in charge and the next meeting, the first Monday in June, should bring out a crowd that will fill the rooms. At last nights maet.ing plans were discussed for the establishment of a camping place for automobile tourists and C. A. Dugan, M. J. Mylott and J. N. Fristoe were made a committee to complete same. Col. Fred Reppert has offerd a site free at Bellmont park and this will he arranged with building, conveniences and made a pleasant place. Signs will be posted on each road telling where the camp is and thus attracting attention and proving that this is a live community. President Dan Niblick suggested that the by-laws be changed by a vote of the members, making membership to individuals instead of to firms and after this is comppleted a Membership Week will be put on. Talks were made last night by John W. Tyndall, J. H. Carmody, J. N. Fristoe, Sam Shamp ami others. Get behind the Industrial Association boys and Help put this coonty on the map.

COURT AWARDES JUDGMENT TODAY Several Judgments Taken in Different Cases Against The Gepharts Judgment was awarded by Judge Moran today in a number of eases against Adam J. and Mary J. Gep liart. The cases were suits on notes. Tn the case of the Peoples Lumber company vs. Adam J. Gephart and Mary J. Gephart, judgment in the sum of SIIO.BB was awarded the plaintiff. The Old Adams County bank was awarded judgment against Oscar M. Gephart, Adam J. Gephart and Mary J. Gephart in the sum of $1,123.91, in one case and in another case against the latter two defendant was awarded judgment in the sum of $lB5. Amos Troutner was awarded judgment in the sum of $576.25 in the suit against Adam J. Gephart and Mary J. Gephart. The Bank of Wren was awarded judgment against Adam J. Gephart and Mary J. Gephart in the sum of $007.43. The same bank was awardfed Judgment in the sum of $1,050.54 against Adam J. Gephart, Mary J. Gephart and Oscar M. Gephart. In a suit of the Bank of Wren against Oscar M. Gephart, and Adam J. Gephart, the plaintiff was awarded judgment in the sum of $2lO. In the last case, the court ordered that the property of the defendants, Adam J. and Mary J. Gephart should be exhausted before the property of Oscar M. Gephart was usurped to satisfy the judgment since the latter was ceurity on the note for the other two defendants. •— — CHICAGO GRAIN United Pren* Staff Correnpondent Chicago, May 23— Wheat: May, $1.37%; July $1.26; Sept. $1.20^4. Corn: May 61%c; July 64%c; Sept. 66%c. Oats: May 37%c; July 39%c Sept. 40%c.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, May 23, 1922

BUiLDING COMMITTEE OF ELK’S LODGE MEET AT HALL THIS EVENING Tlte building committee of the Elk’s lodge will meet at the lodge rooms at 7:20 o'clock this evening. Business of importance will come up and all members of the committee are requested to be present. The regular weekly meeting will lie held tomorrow evening at the regular time. rUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. MERNA BROWN WILL BE HELD TOMORROW AFTERNOON Funeral service:! for Mrs. Merna Brown, of Madison township, Allen county, who died at the Lutheran hos pital in Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon, will lie held from the Methodist church in Monroeville at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Brown was tile daughter of William 'Ainsworth. Her death was due to Influenza and Pneumonia. Besides iter parents she is survived tty a husband, Dick Brown; two daughters, Franoile and Jean; three sisters, and one brother. LARGE PHOTO OF POPE PIUS HERE Lifesize Likeness of Ilis Holiness Received by Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Ehinger The life sized photograph of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, received by Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Khinger of this city from their son. Rev. Father Vincent of the Passionist's order has been framed by Herman Yager and is on display at the Yager Brothers Store. Tlie photograph is a beautiful likeness of Pope Pius and the picture it self is about 10x14, while the frame in which it is mounted is 22x28. The photo was received from Rome liy Father Vincent and is autographed by Pope Pius’ secretary and other otti cials of the Vatican, theii names tie iug written in the Italian scribe. Mr. and Mrs. Ehinger treasure the picture very much and it is probably the only picture of its kind in Indiana and one of the very few in America. Beneath the picture a verse is written by the Vatican officials and reads as follows: “Most Holy Father.” "Mr. and Mis. Edward X. Ehinger and all who actually belong to the family humbly prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness, beg the Apostolic Benediction and a Plenary Indulgence te he gained at the hour of death on condition that, being truly sorry for their sins, but unable to confess them and to receive the Holy Communion, they shall at least, invoke with their lips or heart the Holy Name of Jesus.” The signatures of the Vatican officials, together with their titles are written below the verse. After an opportunity has been given to those who care to see a life sixed likeness of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, the picture will grace the walls in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Ehinger, corner Fifth and Monroe streets.

MRS. KOENIG GIVEN DIVORCE Custody of Minor Children and Allowance of sls Per Week Mary M. Koenig was granted a divorc from Fritz Koenig by Judge John C. Moran this morning. She was also given the custody of the minor children and the defendant was ordered to pay an allowance of sls per week for the support of the alimony in the sum of $2,500 in her alimony in tlie sdm of $2,500 in her complaint, which was filed last Saturday, but the property rights were settled out of court. Mrs. Koenig charged that li6r husband had treated her very cruelly during the past fifteen years, on one occasion hitting her on the head and rendering her unconscious for a period of fifteen minutes. Tlie plaintiff was represented in court by Attor neys Lenhart and Heller. Mr. Koenig was given the right to visit the children once every two weeks. Thq| time designated fo)r those visits was from 3 until 7 o’clock on Sunday afternoon.

DEFINED DUTY OF CHRISTIANS IN LIFE WORK Dr. Conant Said It Is The Duly of Christians to Win Souls A LARGE AUDIENCE Attended Meeting at The Baptist Church Here Monday Night A large audience hoard Hr. J. E. Comint speak in the Baptist Church last night on The Divine Program." I)r. Conant used three texts: “As my Father hath sent me, even so send t you;" “The Ron of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost;” and “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Dr. Conant said in part: "The command of Jesus in the Great Commission Intends every Christian, without exception, to tie a soul-winner. The one word of ail Christ's last words on the earth which stands out more prom iiiently than any other is “witness.” Witnessing is to be the whole work of the whole church in the whole world throughout the whole ago. 'Go' is the duty of every Christian without exception. This means into all the nations of the earth. It also means the individual world of every Christian, for tlie geographical world is made up of the personal worlds of all the Christians scattered over this earth. This is all the church is to do “There were not 3,000 souls saved on tlie day of Pentecost as ttie result of one sermon. That is a mistaken idea, it is true that 3.000 were saved after Peter preached that wonderful sermon, but remember that the other 119 people who were at Pentecost ini mediately began to hear witness ol the wonderful works of God. This witness continued until it was possible for a climax of decision and salvation to he reached. Thus Peter was not the only one wtio bore witness. His sermon was the climax and culmination of something that had preceded. If tin' work of witnessing had not pre ceded Peter’s sermon, tiiere would (Continued on page four) CANDIDATES MUST HURRY Only a Few More Days in Which to File Their Election Expenses Candidates in tlie recent primary are still filing their expense accounts, but not all have complied with the law. June 1 is the Iqst date for certifying such statements to the county cilerk, Yesterday was the last day for the treasurers of the two political parties to file their sworn statements of receipts and expenditures in tlie primary campaigns. However neither of the party treasurers filed their sworn statements before that date, and had not been filed yet today. With the primary out of the way, the political parties are squaring away for the general election on Ny ventber 7, witli principal consideration at an early date of having the registration in this county as complete ns possible. Though there will be no great political activity for tlie next three months, tlie ground work for the last two months of the campaign is being laid now. There will be two registrations this fall, one on September 9 and one on October 9 to permit every legal voter to have ample opportunity to register and be qualified to vote in the general election. Following is the list of candidates who have filed tlieir expense accounts since the last list was published: Edward Gallmeyer, for assessor for Preble township, none; William Arnold. for trustee of Kirkland township, none; William J. Edwards, for assessor of Blue Creek township, none; W. 11. Hettinger, for trustee of Kirkland township, none; Amos K. Stoneburner, Charles Longenberger, for trustee of Root township, $2.85; Ed P. Miller, for assesor of Union township, $2.50; Martin Moesehberger, for trustee of French (Continued on page five)

WARN AGAINST FURTHER DELAY IN DAUGHERTY CASE TWO REPRESENTATIVES SAY THAT Tn CONTINUE DELAY WILL RESULT IN MORE EXPOSURES UNFAVORABLE TO THE ADMINISTRATION.

DECATUR CITY BAND TO DIVE BENEFIT SOON Opening; Concert of Season Will be Given on Next Thursday Night BENEFIT AT THE GYM Concert and Vaudeville to Be Given in Gym on Friday and Saturday On next Thursday night the Decatur City Rand will begin its season of concerts on tlie court house lawn. Tlie band has been practicing for several weeks and is now ready to give a high class concert. After Thursday night tlie band will give a con cert on tlie court house lawn every Thursday night. On Friday and Saturday nights, May 26 and 27. the band will give a benefit eoncert and vaudeville. Tin handwil 1 start its concert at 8:15 o'clock. The vaudeville will he staged by the K. M. Attractions, con sisting of five high class vaudeville performers from the Keith and other circuits. The vaudeville will feature I’rof. Larsiter in sawing a woman into three parts. Tills act alone has the endorsements of Horace Gladin, Thurston and other magicians. Prof. Lassiter who is in charge of the act and is known in private life as Kenneth Malcolm, has years of experience in the line of wfirk. Horace Gladin claims to he tlie originator of the sawing a woman act which comes from Europe. However, whoever originated it presented to tlie amusement seeking public one of tlie most mystifying acts imaginable. Picture a living breathing girl strapped to a board by a committee from the audience, the side and top put on, showing her head and foot, then two men take a cross-cut saw, and sawing the box in throe parts. The box then put together again and we find the girl unharmed. A reward of $25.00 is offered to the Decatur girl who has the nerve to submit herself to be placed in tlie box. However there is no offer or guarantee of personal safety. Miss Eva Simmons, who will present. songs and dances, is a bewltcn(Continued on page four)

Claims Beet and Cane Sugar Have Same Value Dayton University Proses- ™ no and bet ‘ t B,lßar ' he says - u has sor Savs Properties are ,M ‘- n P rovon beyond " ,,pstlon ,llat the I i , • i properties of beet and cane sugar are lflentlCa absolutely identical and that the re- . . ~ cent, wave of skepticism us to the Dayton, Ohio., May 23.—Housewives .... , merit of the beet product is groundwho insist that their grocers supply |( . K . ( . onljnK t 0 Brother Wohlieben. them with cane sugar in preference to Waiving the analysis from ttie fleet sugar, discloses the fact that they scientific standpoint, Brother W*ohtare ignorant of the true food value leben volunteers to challenge those of these two sweets. who refuse his statements by citing This is the assertion of Dr. William the practice of European countries Wohlieben, dean of the chemical en- who have used beet sugar exclusively gineering department of the llnivor- for many years. city of Dayton. “They have had and continue to Basing Ills statements on personal have the same variety of jellies niarrosearch findings as well as analytical malades and sweet preparations which reports of the United States depart- we in America Indulge in to such great ment of agriculture, Brother W'ohlle- extent. Beet sugar never lots been ben says that the masses of people, responsible for the spoiling of their victims of the power of suggestion, are preparations and the American housedeceiving themselves, not only in wife will have to learn thnt she can minor details but in the more impor- no longer use this as an alibi for untant economic problems of life. successful labors in the art of canning is responsible for the and preserving fruit or vegetables," he misinformed public in the case of the added. q

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By Laurence M. Benedict, United Staff Correspondent. Washington, May 23. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Bi-Partisan attack in congress on Attorney general Daugherty shifted hack to the house today with representatives Woodruff. Michigan, and Johnson, South Dakota, republicans, serving notice on republican leaders that further delay in allowing the house to take action on their resolution calling for an inquiry into why war grafters have not been punished "will only result In more exposures unfavorable to the administration.” Johnson said that he and Woodruff would warn house leaders at a conference today that unless the house nets soon tlie resolution will lie introduced in tlie senate where it would undoubtedly provoke a long and hitter discussion, because of the charges made against Daugherty by Senator Caraway of Arkansa. Johnson intimated that a republican senator had agreed to lay the war fraud resolution before the senate. "We are going to the house leaders,” Johnson told tlie United Press, "to try to make them see that it would be futile to attempt to stave off the investigation. Woodruff and I have made arrangements to have the resotntion Introduced in the senate where we know there would be prompt action. "We will wait a little while longer, maybe two or three days, and then if tlie house is nol allowed to vote for or against tlie investigation, the fireworks will start at the other end of the Capitol and will be renewed at this end. We are determined to get action and our patience is just about exhausted.” CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY Last Sunday, May 1, 1922, Mr. and Mrs. Will Rash of near Wren, Ohio, had a number of their friends and relatives for dinner in honor of Mr. Rash's, 37th birthday. Besides a good dinner they made ice cream in the afternoon and served cake. Those present were: Mrs. John Hunt, Kenneth Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. O. Hill and daughter of Wren, Ohio; Mrs. Lin Troutner and family; Mr. and Mrs. John Myers and son, Albert Couch, Mr. Heath of near Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Krick and two daughters, of near Dixon Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. John Thatcher and daughter, Miss Eva Dentil, Mr. and Mrs. John Rash of Bobo, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rash and dnughter of Wiilsliire, Ohio.