Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 15 September 1922 — Page 1

r 9 lume XX. Number 217.

ITURKS ADVANCE ON CONSTANTINOPLE

■ORE RAILROADS AGREE f 0 PEACE TERMS TODAY fcoPMEN RETURN TO WORK ON MANY I LINES WHILE OTHERS ARE SIGNING I TERMS—HEARING ON DAUGHERTY I INJUNCTION IS CONTINUED.

■ By Charles R Lynch ■ IT''» < «rre«|Hin<lrlit ■ Chicago. Sept. 15.—(Special to Daily ■penocraO-The ' help wanted” signs ■ down on a score of railroad ■ihvps here today as hundreds of shop Hnen returned to work. ■ At the same time union headquar- ■ ten announced that at least ten ad- ■ dnical roads were seeking agreements ■ identical with the "Baltimore" com- | promise which sent shopmen back to I work on more than sixty railroads. I Reports declared that th* Great I Northern and Pacific headed the new I group attempting a settlement. These I roads were classed among the "die I hards." I The Sante Fee, Illinois Central. Soo I Line. Buffalo and Susquehanna. GalI veston Wharf and several smaller I roads were said to be included in the I latest peace move. I Pressure Brought to Bear I Strong pressure was brought to I bear on the Rock Island to force a I settlement, it was learned at union II heedfwrters. 1 The Chicago. Milwaukee and St I Tati was the first road on which the I I men returned to work. I. Orders that the strike was settled I were telephoned over the system yes- i I terday and several hundred men reI ported for work immediately. Shops | I were expected to be opened with full j I forces on the road today. More than I IXOO men returned to work here. I Men returned to the Chicago and I Northwestern shops also. | Chicago, Sept. 15.—The railroad; I strike on the Chicago & Northweatern I was settled today it was" learned on j I the highest authority. Striking shopmen will return to their jobs Monday ‘when the whistles i blow." Jewell Attacked in Court Chicago. Sept. 15. —An affidavit al- | icging that Bert M. Jewell, president | of the striking shopmen, had possibly | violated the Federal Restraining or tier, was read in Federal court here to 'lay by Blackburn Esterline, govern ment attorney. This presents a very serious situation” Judge Wilkerson declared and asked if the government had any further evidence that the injunction had i been violated. The affidavit was signed by I. C. Be 1 .- 'lon stated that he read in a Chicago newspaper on Sept. 4th an alleged statement from Jewell urging his ! ®on to “hold fast." This date was after the restraining Mer was issued. -' ord Determined To Close Down His Plant Detroit, Sept. 15. —As the hour for losing the great Ford motor works a PProached there was no indication today that Henry Ford had decided to 1 "s< Ind his order to shut down bevause of the high price of coal. l-dsel Ford when asked whether the hnfie plant would be closed tomorrow as scheduled, replied that no furll "‘i announcement was necessary, ini'atiug that the shutdown order stood. However there was a strong belief 'specially among the employes that e order be rescinded at the last minute. ____ marriage license arl L Bradtmueller, farmer. Fork courn 6 ’ aB " 30 ' t 0 Anna WU,e - AtlamS county, age 24.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

NEW BAND WILL BE ORGANIZED IN CITY SOON Plans Under Way to Combine City Band and General Electric Musicians DIRECTOR EMPLOYED Man From Butler, Indiana, Will Take Charge Os Rehearsals Soon Plans are under way for the organization of a band in this city to be made up of members of the Decatur City Band ar.d employes of the General Electric factory. The new band is to be known as the Decatur General Electric Band and a director has been engaged to assist in the organization and to hold rehearsals. The Decatur City Band was hadi capped many times during the past summer on account of a lack of musicians. It is said that the General Electric has contemplated the organ! zation of a band but felt that not enough musicians could be procured there to make a band such as the company wished to represent it. By combining the musicians from both organizations, those in charge of the organization of the new band believe, a'real musical organization would be the result. It is thought that at least thirty-five or forty pieces can be ob tained from the two organizations foi the new band. A Mr. Lawson, of Butler, Indiana, was in the city yesterday, seeking the position as director of the band. Mr. Ferd Peoples, representing the City Band, and Mr. Eno Lankenau. representing the General Electric, were favorably impressed with Mr. Lawson and decided to engage him as director, providing all necessary ar rangements can be made. Mr. Law son will be employed at the General Electric factory and expects to move his family to this city at once and start liis children in the city schools. He has been directing a band in Butler and has also had - experience in directing a factory band in an Ohio city. The General Electric company has offered the use of a room at their factory for rehearsals and will pay the expenses of their members in the band, it is said. The city will be expected to pay the expenses of its members in the organization. •— City Sidewalks Will Likely Be Torn Up Bluffton, Sept. 15.—C. M. Reynolds, local oil man lost SIIO.OO yesterday while he was making his rounds in Decatur taking care of his customer’s wants in the way of gasoline. He had the money in a large black bill fold which was torn apart at one end, and in some way the money worked up and out of the fold, but how, when am where Mr. Reynolds is at a loss to explain, but says he thinks he lost it while in Decatur. He had the rip sewed up today, however. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ WEATHER ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ INDlANA—Generally fair tonight and Saturday; not much change in temperature.

TO STUDY FOR PRIESTHOOD AT MT. ST. MARY'S Four Decatur Young Men Leave Next Week for Seminary in Cincinnati A SIX YEAR COURSE One Enters Fourth Year, Two Enter Second Year, And One The First Four Decatur young men will return next week to Mt. St. Mary's Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, to resume j their theological studies in preparation for the Catholic priesthood. Leonard Deininger, son of Mrs. U. Deininger, will enter upon his fourth jear; Simeon Schmitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt and Ambrose Kohne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Kohne, will enter upon their second year, while Gerald Durkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Durkin, begins his first year. The theological course consists of six years, two years of philosophy and four years theology, following the completion of a classical course and the studying of Latin. The above students completed the classical course at St. Joseph College, Collegeville, and are now entering upon their final studies prior to being ordained Catholic priests. If they continue their studies and are convinced that it is their vocation to become a priest they will be ordained in the secular order of the diocese of Fort Wayne. Messrs. Deininger, Schmitt, Kohne and Durkin are members of the St. Mary’s Catholic church congregation and members of the best and most highly respected families in the community and their many friends ’wish them continued success in their studies. PRESENTED GIFT TO REV. MINER Work and Win Class of U. B. Sunday School Gave a Farewell Party Members of the “Work and Win” class of the United Brethren Sunday school held their regular meeting last night with Mrs. Jennie Schlickman, hostess, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Howard on Tenth street. They also took oc casion to make this a “farewell” gathering for the Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Miner and son who leave today for their new assignment at Nappanee. Mrs. Miner, while not a regular member of the class, always attended and lent much to its success by the inspiration of her attendance and help, and it was with especial regret that it was felt that this would be the last time she would meet with them as their pastor’s wife. To show their appreciation of her inspiration to them and also that of her family, they presented to them, a set of silver knives, forks, teaspoons and a pair of house slippers, together with best wishes for success and happiness in their new home. Forty were in attendance and enjoyed the social time and the short program, together with the aside for business. The regular devotional service included a prayer by the Rev. Miner, and the appropriate song, “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”; the scripture lesson by Mrs. Stucky, and a talk by the Rev. Miner. The collection amounted to $2.63. It was decided at this time, to purchase a charter for the class and a committee appointed for this included Ralph Okeley, Levi Strahm and Clarence Drake. After the social hour the hostess served ice cream and cake. The next meeting will be at the home of Frank Bohnke, on Thirteenth street, Thursday October sth. Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Miner and son; Mrs. Zelda Jackson and children, Mr. (9A(j a3ed no panujiuoD)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, September 15, 1922

+ + + + + •}>+ + + + + + + + + + AMERICAN HISTORY + + DAY BY DAY + + By T. P. GREEN + b ♦ •$ Friday, September 15. * ♦ ♦ b Captain John Smith, suffering + •b from poor health, leaves James- + ■ b town, Va„ colony for England, on + f September 15. 1609. + + Ordinance of secession repeal <b + ed by the legislature of South 4 ■b Calolina. on September 15, 1865 4 ♦ ♦ 4- Centennial of the signing of + 4 the U. S. Constitution celebrated 4 4 "♦ Philadelphia, starting Septem- 4 ♦ ber IS, IM7. ♦ 4 — <• 4 Withdrawal of American troops 4 t from Santa Cruz. Mexico, ordered 4 on September 15, 1914. 4 14* 200 German guns captured In + b St. Mihiel region by American + b forces, on September 15, 1918. 4 b44444«4»4**44>4 STILLHOPEFOR ENTOMBED MEN Air Coming From Mine is Said to be Pure Enough to Keep Men Alive At The Argonaut Gold Mine, Jackson, Calif., Sept. 15 —Fresh hope for recovery alive of the 47 buried miners towards whom rescue parties struggled today was found in an an alysis of air coming from the mine by Dr. Duschak of the Industrial Accident commission. Relatively pure air, in sufficient quantities to keep the trapped men alive, is being forced into the mine to the levels where the victims are believd to be. Dr. Duschak said. He declared there is good ground for be lieving they were not overcome by poisonous gases. Almost insurmountable difficulties encountered unexpectedly by toiling resuce crews have postponed the probable time of arrival at the shaft where the imprisoned men will be found. Saturday night or Sunday morning now is held out as the earl iest moment the prisoners can b< reached. Shool House Case Is Venue To Fort Wayne The motion for a change of venue it the case of John W. Parrish agains Charles .1. Jones was sustained by the court and the case was sent to the Allen Superior court for trial. The case is one in which the plaintiff seeks to prevent the defendant from erecting a new school building in Blue Creek township. CASE CONTINUED DY COURT TODAY Ross vs. Sites Case Not Heard; To Appoint Gaurdian for Henry Meyer An application for a continuance filed by the plaintiff in the case of John Ross against the Henry C. Sites estate, which was scheduled to be tried today, was sustained by the court and the case reset for trial on October 10. A hearing on the application for a guardian for Henry A. Meyer was heard by acting Judge Hartford this ' moning, who found that the defendant was unable to manage and care for his , estate on account of old age and in- ' firinlty, and that a guardian ought to 1 be appointed. The guardian will be appointed tomorrow. The divorce case of Boomershine vs. ! Boomershine, which was set for trial 1 this morning, was continued until a 1 later date when the plaintiff was unable to appear in court on account of ’ illness. The defendant was not pres--1 ent either. The case of Jones vs. Elberson has been set to be tried on September 18 ; The case of Meyers vs. Meyers will be heard on the same date.

WOULD INSURE COAL TO ALL AT FAIR PRICE Representatives of Railroads, Industries and the Utilities Meet Today HAULING IS PROBLEM Impossible For Railroads to Haul Enough Coal For All Institutions Washington, Sept. 16. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —To insure the pub lie plenty of coal at reasonable prices this winter, representatives of coal carrying railroads, coal producers, leading industries and public utilities meet here today witli Secretary ot Commerce Hoover. Hoover believes present prices too aigh; also that a tendancy of rail roads and other great public utilities and industrial plants to hoard coa’ constitutes a menace to public wel fare. Now that both the bituminous ano anthracite miners are again working at capacity. Hoover and other mem bers of the president’s fuel distri bution committee feel that the basic problem is that of hauling. The country’s weekly requirements total approximately 9,000,000 tons Five and a half million tons are requir ed to feed the railroads, other like utilities and public institutions In lustry, business and homes require the rest, in view of the fact that re serve stock* ot coal were exhausted during the coal strike, the public util ties and other big consumers of coa are trying to build up their reserves and meet their current needs at the same time. To meet both it would be necessary for the railroads to haul approximate !y 17,000.000 tons weekly for the next six weeks. This is an impossible task. Hoover stated. HAS POSITION IN SOUTH AMERICA Miss Margaret Vesey Sistei of a Local Woman, to Work for Y. W. C. A. To be continental city secretary o the Y. W. C. A. in South America is the honor bestowed upon Miss Mai garet Vesey, daughter of W. J. Vesey of Fort Wayne, and a sister of Mrs E. W. Kampe, of this city. Miss Vese. is well-known in this city, having visited here many times. Miss Vesey accepted the position ii South America in June when it was offered her by the American nationa board of directors, foreign division, a a recognition of her splendid service: in the Y. W. C. A. work in this coun try. She will leave her home in For Wayne for New York next week, am will sail for Montevideo, Urguay. oi September 30. The position accepted by Miss Ves ey. has been created due to the urgent need of the city associations of Soutl America for a director, who will no only advance the interests of the pres ent associations but will orgauizt others. At the present time then are but five cities associations, locat ed in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil; Monte viedo. Urguay; Santiago, Chili; Vai pariso, Chili; and Buenos Aires. Bra zil. The latter association is twenty years old but the others have been or ganized within the last two or three years. The small number of city associations that have been formed in South America due to the fact that the Y. W. never enters a foreign city until all the church mission boards request jointly that an association be started. That the association work is still in its infancy in the southern continent is indicated by the fact that but two girls’ camps have been conducted on the continent and that they were carried on by the Y. W. C. A. within the last year. (Continued on page five)

ALLIES THREATEN TO GO TO WAR AGAINST TURKEY TURKISH HORDES MURDER AND 100 T AS CITY OF SMYRNA IS IN FLAMESAMERICANS REPORTED MISSING IN SEAT OF TRDUDLE TODAY.

CONTRACTS LET FOR 23 ROADS SINCE JANUARY Total of 26.23 Miles of Macadam Highways Contracted for in County MUCH MACADAM IN CO. About 700 Miles of Roads in Adams County Improved With Macadam Contracts for the building 01 twenty-three macadam roads totaling 26.23 miles were let by the county commissioners since the first of the year and a majority of the roads hav< already been constructed, while those awarded within the last two or three months are now under construction.. The contract price for the 23 roan.-, were awarded to fourteen different contractors, several of the contractor, being successful in getting two oi three contracts during the season. Adams county now has about sevet hundred miles of improved macadan roads, built under the three mile roat act and paid by township taxation. Al though bids were received and con tracts were awarded for the Warren Striker concrete road in Wabash township and the A. <’. Butcher road in Washington township, the roads were not constructed as the bonds ot these two improvements did not sell Deputy Surveyor Carl Duell in the office of County Purveyor Dick Boeh prepared the following list of the roads constructed and order built this year: A. B. Biberstein road. French town ship, Christion Eicher contractor, $3,994.00, 1 mile. John Felty road. Wabash township. Warren Striker contractor, $4,500.00, 1 mile. Harry Ray road, St. Marys township, Barger & Andrews, contractors, $3,632.04. .69 mile. W. H. Brodbeck road, St. Marys township, Louis P. Fennig. contract-, or, $4,950.00, 1 mile. .John J. Habegger road. Blue Creek I township, Daniel Wallace, contractor, | $10,180.75, 1.54 miles. Carl Nuerge road, Preble township. Daniel Wallace, contractor, $9,350.00, 2 miles. Jacob Fuelling road. Root township. Charles Arnold, contractor, $4,953.00, 1 mile. Fred H. Meyer road, Monroe and French townships. Arthur Zehr, contractor, $5,628.00. 1 mile. Ernst Balsiger road, French town ship, Charles Arnold, contractor. $4,189.00, 1 mile. James Murphy road, Root and Washington townships, Philip Sauer, contractor, $7,674.00, 1.03 miles. Pleasant Grove road, Root and Union townships, W. E. Nidlinger, contractors, $5,989.50, 1.01 mile. Albert Shell road, St. Marys town ship, Colchine Bros, contractor, $5,305.96, 1 mile. Emanuel Sprnnger road, Monroe township, Colchin Bros., contractors, $9,113.00, 1.21 miles. Simeon Sprunger road, Monroe township, J. F. Ix>sh, contractor, $5,500.00, 1.01 miles. Rufus Meschberger road, Hartford township, Arthur Zehr, contractor, (Continued on page five)

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I tilted I’reM* Stuff Correspondent London, Sept. 15 (Special Io Daily Democrat) —The British cabinet tonight ordered the Mediterranean fleet Io prevent concentration of Mustapha Kemal's transports for invasion of Europe. Fresh forces of allied troops will he rushed to Constantinople and the neutral zone immediately to resist any attack l)v the Turks it was learned after the cabinet session. Troops of three of the powers will be included in this movement hut it was not revealed which nation will act. Presumably British. French and Italian troops will be ordered to the neutral frontier. Smyrna is a roaring internal with scores of massacred victims being imprisoned behind walls of lire dispatches from Constantinople and from British naval forces anchored off Hie burning city reported tonight One hundred thousand persons are in danger of death in the conflagration or from starvation following destruction of all food supplies according lo advices to the London Mail. Washington. Sept. 15— Purported details of Turkish autocracies in Smyrna—placing the number of massacred dead at 1,000 and picturing the seizure of Americans by the Turks — were given out by the Greek legation here today. The allies may go to war against Nustapha Kemal to prevent the Ottoman leader from seizing all that Turkew lost in thb world war, events today showed. American are reported missing in Hie burning of Smyrna. The city is being razed by flames. Mustapha Kemal is reported to have delivered an ultimatum to Great Britain demanding not only Constantinople but most of Thrace, as far as the River Maritze. A Berlin report says that British troops already have clashed with the Turks. Baris announces French troops are being hastily, withdrawn from the Asiastic side of the Dardenelles. Athens, Sept. 15—Turkish hordes murdered and looted today as Smyrna was swept by tire. Kemalist horrors in the city which was wrested from the Greeks by the Turks were described by American refugees who arrived at Pireous on board the American destroyer Samsson. Fire which was started in the foreign quarter by a Turkish sergeant according to witnesses, is now beyond control. The entire Greco-Armenian section has been wiped out and the flames are spreading, creating panic among the 200,000 Christian refugees. Wholesale massacres by Turks ot Greeks and Armenians were reported. Several Americans have been molested and it is feared some may have been killed. An American millionaire named MacKlachen was rescued after he was beaten nearly to death by Turks. Half dead, he was taken aboard an American destroyer. Whether MacKlachen is the professor who has been president of the university for years could not be ascertained. Hordes of Turks bent on excesses, roam the streets sacking shops in the foreign quarter. (Continued on page four)