Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 128, Decatur, Adams County, 31 May 1922 — Page 1

olume XX. Number 128

DEMOCRATS MEET TODAY TO SELECT STATE TICKET (MANY LOCAL DEMOCRATS AND DELEGATES LEFT THIS MORNING TO ATTEND WHAT PROMISED TO BE VERT INTERESTING MEETING.

I (By Fred G.’Johnston, United Press staff correspondent) Indianapolis, May 31—(Special to J Daily Democrat) — Factional strife struck the democratic state conven ! tion here today. "Home rulers” pulled the roosters’ tail in a struggle over party policies. The fight will reach a showdown when the platform committee meets in secret session tonight and lays the planks upon which Hoosier Democracy will stand in the November ; election. Tom Taggart, a conservative leader and his followers went ahead I quietly and drafted their plans while a jazz band launched the onslaught of the opposing faction. The "Home rulers” demanded that ! the party "put teeth” in its platform —something strong enough to appeal I to the voters in the campaign. Conservatives counselled against hasty action on the theory that the democrats have a good chance to break the solid republican delegation in congress from Indiana. The faction of anti’s favor. 1. Repeal of the public service com mission law. 2. Repeal of the state wide direct primary law. 3. Abolition of "our political highwav commission." 4. Disbandment of unnecessary boards and commissions. 5. Repeal of "The Goodrich tax law. 6. Reduction of the state government payroll. The conservatives desire to compromise. They will agree to repeal of the “obnoxious” tax law, but they do not favor repeal of the utility or highway commission laws, nor do they desire to tear down the present structure of state government in one movement by abolishing all commissions and boards. Interest in the meeting centered in the platform fight. The nomination of the state ticket coming tomorrow attracted little attention. Most of the candidates for nomination to (Continued on page ti TO FINISH WITH HONORS JULY 16 Robert Colter to Be Graduated from Purdue As Electrical Engineer Robert Colter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Colter of this city, is home for a ten days vacation, having completed his course at Purdue. He will return July 16th to graduate and to receive his diploma having finished with honors as an electrical engineer. He has accepted a position with the Western Electric company of Chicago, where he will begin his duties July 17th. Bob is one of Decatur’s most popular young men and has hundreds of friends here who will wish him the success they are sure he will attain.

Business Is Recovering Says An Official Report Commerce ES loday Issued Survey on !y thirty per eent durlng Aprll over Month of April March while building increased to an ' even greater extent, reports show. Washington' May" “'.-(Special to -The most encouraging sign of better Daily Democrat)—Business is making business during April was the hard steady progress toward recovery, the ning of prices, the depaitmint Department of Commerce reported to- few commodities registered increases day following a survey of conditions and others fell off. but in seneraXthe tor April. Building construction and price structure was more stable then automobile production are setting the in many months.

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OECATDR PAID D ' HONOR TO ALL WAR VETERANS 3 j > City Put on a Typical Holi r day Appearance Everybody Celebrated 1 PARADE WAS HE L D Crowd Estimated at Foui t Hundred Attended Cerei in Afternoon A typical appearance was mani fested by Decatur yesterday while ' everyone observed Memorial Day. Al' ■ stores with the exception of restau 1 rants and confectionery stores, were closed throughout the day. Flags were displayed from many residences 1 and business houses. At 9:00 o’clock yesterday morning several veterans of the different wars gathered at the G. A. R. Hall from which place they were taken to ths cemeteries in automobiles furnished by local citizens. At the cemeteries the graves of the deceased veterans were decorated with flags and flowers Returning to the city shortly before noon, the veterans were given theii dinner by the ladies of the W. R. C At 1:00 o’clock the parade was ' formed at the corner of Madison and Third streets and marched to the mon ument on the corner of the couri house lawn where cenotaph exercises were held by the W. R. C. and ths American Legion. The city band led the parade and was followed by the G. A. R., the W. R. C., Spanish Ameri can War veterans, and the veterans of the World War. Following the rit ualisitc ceremony given by the ladies 6f the W. R. C„ the firing squad ol the American Legion fired a salute. The different organizations agair fell into parade formation following the cenotaph ceremonies and marched to the east entrance of the court house. A pragram was given in ths j circuit court room which lasted until 3:00 o’clock. A number of patriotic songs were sung, Lincoln's Gettysburg address was read, a period of thirty seconds silence was observed in memory of the deceased vterans and the Memorial address was given by the Rev. Dr. J. E. Conant. At 3:00 o’clock the organizations formed in front of the court house in parade formation for the third time. They were led by the band. Ihe order of march was as follows.: Band. Spanish American War veterans. W. R. C., the American Legion, Boy Scouts, and school children. The parade marched north on Main street to Monroe street and east on Monroe street to the river bridge where the school children deposited wreaths and bouquets of flowers in honor of the deceased sailors. A cromd estimated at four hundred attended the exercises yestedray. (Continued on page two)

STATEMENTS DF EXPENSES MOST BE IN JUNE 1 Candidates in Primary Election Must File Statements by Tomorrow MANY HAVE FILED Large Number Files Statements with Clerk in Last Few Days Tomorrow, June 1, will bo the last day for the candidates in the Primary election held on May 2, to file a I sworn statement of the expenses incured during the campaign. A large' number of the candidates have filed ; their statements within the last few | days but there are a few who have) not filed yet. June 1 is also the last day for thO| Secretary of State to furnish to the' chairmen of each State Central Committee a complete certified list of all candidates nominated, with their postoffice addresses, including delegates to the State Convention, and is the last day for the State Committee of each party to organize and adopt rules and regulations. Both state committees have already met. The law specifies that the political parties must hold their state conventions on or before September 29. The republican convention was held last week and the democrats are meeting in Indianapolis today and tomorrow. Those who z have filed expense ( statements since the last list was] published are: Charles Ewell, for trustee of Preble township, nothing: J. F. Snow, for trustee of Washington township, $45.50; Frank S. Armantrout, for prosecuting attorney, $74.49; Samuel Derickson, for Justice of the Peace of Wabash township, ( nothing; R. R. Bradford, for trustee of Wabash township, $2.40; Henry Dickerson, sos committeeman of precinct A in Wabash township, nothing; Christian Hilty, for trustee of Monroe township, $8.50; John H. Hilty, for precinct committeeman. Berne nothing; George O. Staley, for Jus-1 tice of the Peace of Wabash township, nothing; William L. Foreman,; tor assessor of Jefferson township., nothing; Nimrod McCullough, for| trustee of St. Marys township, $5; . George W. Fravel, for trustee of Wabash township, $4.50; C. O. Green,; for trustee of St. Marys township,; $1.50; Homer P. Crum, for trustee of Kirkland township, $1.75; Thomas Clements, for assessor of St. Marys' township, nothing; Norman S. Stalt-[ er, for assessor of Kirkland township, $2.50; J. C. Harkless, for trus tee of Root township, nothing; O. W. Ferris, for Justice of the Peace of Wabash township, nothing; I. G. (Continued on page three) BAND WILL GIVE SECOND CONCERT Fine Program Will be Given on Court House Lawn Tomorrow Night Tile program for the second public concert of the Decatur City Band, un-| der the direction of Dave Rice, to be; given on the court house lawn tom or-1 row night, was announced today. A large crowd attended the first concert held last Thursday night but a larger attendance is expected on tomorrow night, providing the weather is agreeable. These concerts will be given every Thursday night throughout the summer months and will likely prove to be very popular with the citizens of Decatur as a means of recreation during the hot months. The program for tomorrow night, as announced today, Is as follows: First Part Galop—Bast inado —Alexander. Overture —Lutspiel —Hildreth. Waltz—Wildflowers—Kiefer. Dance —Des Ecureuils—Landreau. Serenade —Autumn Romance King. Second Part Fox Trot —In Old Nebraska— Snyder. Misere—ll Trovator—Tobani. Gavotte—Secret Love—Close. Mazurka —Crown of Flowers —Lan-1 dreau. Finale — ptar Spangled BannerBarnard.

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, May 31, 1922

4++++++++++++++++ ♦ AMERICAN HISTORY 4 + DAY BY DAY 44- by T. P. Green ♦ 4- + ♦ May 31. 4 + + ♦ The first copyright act of the 4 4 United States was passed on 4 v May 31, 1790. 4 ♦ •— 4 4 Confederates under Johnson 4 were defeated at the "Battle of -I 4> Seven Pines" on .May 31, 1862. 4 ♦— . < At Natchez, Miss., Gen Hood 4 4 surrendered the last Confederate 4 4 army on May 31, 1865. 4 4* — 4 4 The Johnstown. Pa., flood, with 4 4- 2142 lives lost, occured on May 31. 4 + 1889. 4 4 — 4 4 The International Peace Con- 4 4- gross met in Milan on May 31. 4 4* 1891. 4 4 — 4 '4 The U. S. transport, President 4 4- Lincoln, was sunk, and 711 lives 4 4 lost, on May 31. 1918. 4 4 + 44 4-4 + 444 + 444 + 4 EIGHTHGRADE COMMENCEMENT TO BE JONE 16 Largest Class in History ol Adams County Wil! Recieve Diplomas CHARLES W. WHITMAN Seymour Minister to Deliver Annual Commencement Address The sixteenth annual county Eight! Grade commencemnt will be held it this city on Wednesday, June 14th a the Central School building and the largest class in the history of th< 'county will receive their diplomas. I Mr. Charles W. Whitman of Sex mour, Indiana, one of the best com mencement speakers in the state will : deliver the commencement address, ; County superintendent E. S. Christen receiving a telegram yesterday advis ing him that Mr. Whitman would be 'able to fill the above date. According to the plans now being made by superintendent Christen the I program will commence at 1:30 o'clock at the Central school and the public ' is most cordially invited to attend the ’ exercises. Tho class this year, composed of 225 i boys and girls is the largest to be ' graduated from the eighth grades in the county. The final examinations have been held and of the applicants for diplomas the above number successfully passed the tests. Last year the commencement exercises were held at Geneva and tills year the people of Decatur will have the honor of welcoming the graduates to this city. PYTHIAN SISTERS INVITED TO TAKE PART IN SERVICES The Pythian Sisters are most cordially invited to take part in the Knights of Pythias memorial services to be held Sunday afternoon at the Maplewood cemetery. Those who will I attend the services are requested to | met at th K. of P. home at 1:30 o’clock j and then drive to the cemetery where lat two 'o’clock the services will be held, the officers of the lodge being in charge. LIQUOR CASE ON TRIAL TOMORROW Samuel J. Renner of Geneva Being Tried for Violating Prohibition Law Samuel J. Renner, of Genova, will go on trial in the circuit court tomorrow morning, facing a charge of viorClontfnued on page six) Showers and cboler tonight; Thursday generally fair, cooler in north portion,

ASKED FOR A “FAIR LEVEL” IN FUEL PRICE Secretary Hoover Called on Operators to Reduce Price of Coal S T R O N G OPPOSITION Hoover Plan Designed To Stabilize Distribution and Stop Speculation By Paul R. Mallon. I lilted Pi-VMM Sinti' ('nrrespiinilent Washington, May 31.—Secretary of Commerce Hoover today called upon he 1.500 non-union coal operators ol he country to reduce the price of fuel o a "fair level." This level, Hoovei said, is considerably below the prices maintained at present in many coal listricts. Hoover pointed out that coal prices tave scored advances ranging from 25 o 50 per cent since the mine strike tecame effective. These advances, he ’eclared, are not justified and he urg rd concerted action to protect the pub ic against profiteering. The general conference today was ■ailed by Hoover following a prelim nary conference with forty operators two weeks ago. In a pre-conference session at tlu shoreham hotel the operators mapped >ut a tentative plan of motion. One strong group is opposed to any owering of prices, arguing that prices are now so low that the operators art receiving no more than it costs tc nine the coal. Another group favors i slight increase to meet a wage ad rance to the non-union workers. Still another group is opposed to tlu Hoover suggestion—adoption of the Jarfield price setting scheme —on the (round that Attorney General Daugh ■rty has not yet signified officially Ahether the operators could be pres jeuted for fixing prices. The unofli •ial promises of administration lead ts that no procecutions would be in itituted has not satisfied this group They point to the possibility of pros •enting in succeeding administrations. The Hoover plan is designed to stabilize distribution and eliminate spec lation in the marketing of coal, thus stemming the steady price advance which has been going on since the Na tional strike was called in union fields ______ o — BABY SOCIAL The Ever Ready Sunday school class of the M. E. church will hold a baby social at the home of Mrs. A. D. Suttles, on South Fifth street. Thursday afternoon at 2:30. All children under six years of age are invited. meetincFwill CLOSE TONIGHT Successful Evangelist i c Meetings at First Baptist Chuch to End The evangelistic meetings at the 1 Baptist Church, led by Dr. J. E. Conant and Mr. Harry D. Clarke, will close tonight. Dr. Conant will preach on the subject, “Mother, Home and Heaven,” and it is expected that another larfce audience will attend. The series of meetings have been the most sue cessful from several points of view that have ever been held in the local Baptist Church. The envelopes which i have been given out for the offering which is to go to the evangelist must be turned in tonight. Dr. Conant preached last night from the subject, "Decatur's Cools’ Para- ’ disc.” In this sermon he dealt with the various excuses which people put up for not becoming Christians. He said, "The reason a man gives an exI ruse for not becoming a Christian is ■ becuse he has no reason. An excuse ’ is one thing and a reason is another. The one real reason, my friend, why ! you are not a Christian tonight is because these is sin in your life that you will not give up.” Dr. Conant showed very clearly that none of the so-called excuses would really stand, and that excuses are the t paradise to which fools flee who do not want a Savior.

FAVORABLE REPORT GIVEN ON M’CUMBERBONUS BILL SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE TODAY ORDERED FAVORABLE BEPOBT ON - SOLDIER BONUS PLAN ANO REJECT SMOOT'S SUBSTITUTE.

RECORDS WERE SHATTERED AT RACES TUESDAY Jimmy Murphy, Driving A Murphy Special Averaged 91.48 Miles Per Hour ATTENDANCE RECORD Crowd of 135,000, Largest in History of Speedway, Saw the Races 4.44444 4 44444444 4 THE WINNERS + + 44444 -I- 4 + 444 + 4 + No. I—Jimmy Murphy (Murphy Special) 5:.7:30.79; average 94.48. No. 2 —Harry Hartz (Duesenberg) 5:20:44.39; average 93.54. No. 3—Eddie Hearne (Ballot) 5:22:26.06; avergae, 93.04. No. 4—Ralph DePalma (Duesenberg) 5:31:04.65; average. 90.61. No. s—Haibe5 —Haibe (Duesenberg) 5:31:13.45; average, 90.56. No. 6—Jerry Wonderlieh (Duesenberg) 5:37:52.84; average, 88.79. No. 7 —P. Fetterman (Duesenberg) 5:40:55.44; average, 87.99. No. B—lra Vail (Disteel Duesenberg) 5:50:07.42; average, 85.69. No. 9- Tom Alley ( Monroe) 5:57:36.13; average, 83.89. No. 10—Joe Thomas (Duesenberg) 6:05:01.47; average, 82.19. (Dave Koetzla was driving relief for Vail at finish. Phil Schaefer was driving relief for Fetterman at finish. Pete DePaolo was driving relief for Thomas at finish.) Indianapolis, Ind., May 31—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Smashing ■ all previous records for the distance, 1 Jimmy Murphy, driving a Murphy Special, won the annual Memorial • Day 500 mile automobile race at the 1 Indianapolis speedway yesterday. ' Murphy’s time for the entire distance was 5:17:30.79 making the wonderful average of 94.48 miles per hour. The record for the race last year was 89.62 miles an hour. Murphy took the load at the start of the race and ' was not headed during the entire two hundred laps despite conflicting official reports to the contrary. Murphy not only won the speedway first prize of $20,000 but an addi- ’ tional $15,000 in lap prizes and other prizes. Harry Hartz, Duesenberg. was sec end; Eddie Hames Ballot was third, and Ralph Ik-Palma, in a Duesenberg was fourth. Only about a minute and a half separated the first three cars at the 1 finish. During the race there was some confusion in the timing and early in ’ the event Hartz and DePaolo got credit for leading in certain laps. A ■ recheck or the timing tape showed I that Murphy had led all the way. 1 The three leaders were so close dur(Continued on page six)

1 VUlll mucu um Opticians Says Vision of Humans Taxed Too Much

< Say Human Race Ultimate-; ■ !y Lose Sense of Sight (Inlteil Press Service.) ‘ l.os Angeles, Calif.. May 30. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Fears that the t human race will ultimately become 1 blind because of the impossible re- ) qulrements of modern life upon the t vision, were expressed by delegates for the Western Congress of OptoIB

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” I ' """ (l nlli-d Prean Service.) Washington, May 31. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Senate Finance Committee today ordered a favorable report on the Met'umber bonus bill. The vote was 9 to 4. By a vote of 8 to 5 the committee rejected Senator F Smoot s substitute. I The Democratic senators made possible committee action today by breaking the deadlock among the Republicans. Senators Simmons, Gerry and Walsh, Massachusetts, joined with five Republicans to beat the Smoot plan. Senator MclJoan. Connetfcut, a Repubx lican, came over to the McCumber forces on tile vote ordering a report. , Senator McCumber said that he 1 would report tin- bill immediately. The bill as reported was not amended. Its chief provision is for bonus payments by means of certificates mataring in 20 years upon which money can be borrowed in the mean time. * Other features of the bill includes a ' small cash bonus, vocational training and means of obtaining homes. The ’ rejected Smoot bill provided simply for 120 years insurance with no loan sea1 ture.| 1 ; The cash bonus under the McCum|ber bil is to be paid only to the vetj erans to whom SSO or less is due. Under the provisions of the measure application for the bonus may be made Int any time after the passage of the ) 'law. Under the House bill. July 1, 1923. 1-'was the limit for making application. | If a veteran borrows on his certificates ) and fails to repay the loan, tlu; bank making it will collect from the govern- ’ 1 ment. The veteran can get his certificate reinstated at any time thereafter f | by paying to the government the principal of the loan and 4 1-2 per cent in1. r terest. The certificates increase 25 per cent in value at the end of the 20 I yegrs. Members of the committee who supg ported McCumber were: Senators Curtis, Gerry, laiFollette, y McLean, Sutherland, Simmons. Walsh, 1 Watson, Indiana, and McCumber. e ' • ANNUAL SALOON ; RACE UNDER WAY 1! I 0, Thirteen Baloons Started in , National Race at Milwaukee This Afternoon r' (1 iiltrd rremm Service.) Milwaukee, Wis., May 31.—(Special Jto Daily Democrat) —A steady down- '■ i pour of rain fell here today as thirteen a ; baloons made ready to get away in f the National annual race. Wind was u from the southwest, indicating a northleast’course into Canada. o l The first three winning pilots will n 1 lie chosen to represent tile United t States in the International baloon \ 'races to be held in Switzerland, Aud gust. • Inflation of the bags will be com- ’■ pleted just before the first balloon is isent on its journey at 3:30.

metry, which opened here today. “Civilization now demands that the 'eye should perform feats which nature never took into her calculation," said Edward H. Morrissey, president of the Los Angeles Association, “with the result that we have new affections of the eye each day due to some unusual kind of strain.” He then described a new disease, termed ocularis delectare, peculiar to (Continued on page three)