Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI. Number 35.

NEW HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX DEDICATED

striker road IMPROVEMENT AGAIN FOUGHT Seventy four Taxpayers pile Remonstrance to the Construction FIGHT BONI) ISSUE - Ask State Tax Board to De-1 tide Question; Contract Already Let The proposed Warren Striker con- j fre te. road in Wabash township, has | again drifted into turbulent waters,, another remonstrance against the < construction of the road and objec | tinns to the issuing of the bonds with | which to pay for the proposed im-; provement, being filed with the cotin . ty auditor. It contains 74 names. The proposed highway improve-1 m ent is located in Wabash township, I beginning at the termination of the j brick street, known as Line street, j !n the town of Geneva and running west for a distance of a mile and a half to the township line. The remonstrators, in their writ ten remonstrance, a copy of whicli. the auditor is asked to send to the , state board of tax commissioners, set out the following reasons for | their objections:

1— That the above mentioned road | has just recently been repaired. 2- the road now is In good or better condition than the average macadamized road in Wabash township. Adams county, Indiana. And that the proposed Issue is unaeces. sary, unwise and excessive and therefore we petition you as county auditor to certify this petition to the state board of tax commissioners for review and final determination upon the issuance of said obligations ami the amounts thereof, if any, ■ which may be lawfully issued. The names of the objectors then follow. Contract is Let At the January session of the board of county commissioners blds were received and the contract let for the construction of the proposed road to George W. Penning & Son of New Corydon, on their bid of $35,450.00. Yesterday the legal notice advertising the sale of bonds with which to build the road was published and unless prevented by the state tax board, bids for the bond will be received on Monday, Feb. 19. by county Treasurer Hugh Hite. History of Case This makes the third time that objections have been filed against the proposed Warren Striker concrete road. In December, 1921, a petition was presented to the board of county commissioners asking for the proposed concrete road, it being first petitioned for under the name of the Geo. Shoemaker road. On the day of hearing at the January session in 1922 a remonstrance signed by more people than the number of those on the petition was presented to the commissioners and the county officials, as a consequence, refused to grant the road. In February of the same year the road was petitioned for under the name of the Warren Striker Concrete road and at the June session of the board the contract for the building of the road was let to Brinneman & Gordon on their bid of $41,232.00. Two hundred fifty-two People signed the petition. When the notice of issuing the bonds was given a remonstrance similar to the above was filed with the state tax commission and a hearing was held In this city, the state board deciding against the proposed improvement. The petitioners again asked that the t'oad be re-advertised and at the January session of the board of commissioners bids were received for the construction of the road and the contract let to George W. Fennig, the latest development in the matter of h« proposed improvement Is the fll’nk of the above remonstrance and further action will be up to the state tax commission.

The seventy-four people who signthe remonstrance were: A ’ Hendricks, Peter S. Biery, .' John Kirchofer, Dav(Continued on page three)

DECA FUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

C. 11. S. Basketball Team Photograped for Annual Members of tho Catholic high school basketball teain were photographed today for The Tattler, the school annual which will be published this year for the first time. Previous to this year the Catholic high school has published The Tattler twice a year but has not issued an annual. Since there will be a graduating class this year for the first time, it was decided to publish an annual. The publication will be in the hands of the senior class. The school still publishes The Tattler twice a year, also.

DEMOCRATS IN HOUSE PROTEST 0.0. P. TACTICS Declare Methods Employed by Republican Majority Are Unconstitutional READY TO BOLT AGAIN Democrats Say They Wil! Leave House Again If Tactics Are Resumed lulled stntr < <>rr<— iion<l<-nt Indianapolis, Feb. 9—(Special to Daily Derocrat) —Tactics of Speaker Raymond Morgan and leaders of the republican majority in railroading amendments to the appropriation bill was in violation of the constitution and conducive to anarchy, the democratic minority of the state house of representatives declared today in a protect read into records of the house

| With the reading of the protest am’ | ts acceptance by Speaker Morgan as : part of the journal, the fight which I resulted in tlie democrats bolting the i house Thuesday afternoon died down as rapidly as it had arisen. It is i expected to flare up again when the appropriation bill conies up for third (reading. The democrats are prepar ed to leave the legislature if their objections are subjected to the par liamentary steam roller as they were i yesterday when the $2,000,000 je- | quest of Governor McCray for com i pletlng the reformatory was cut to ] $1,500,000. When the speakers gavel called the house to order the democrats were in caucus at n hotel planning their next move No effort was mad" to convene until 10:20 when the democratic members filed in together. The protest was framed in the cam : cus and it was reported they planned to walk out again if the tactics of yesterday are resorted to. “We denounce in unmeasured term I such high handed methods and dei clare that they are destructive of : free government and conducive to anarchy.” the protest said. "We deplore such action in tho name of the people of the state of Indiana to whom we submit our cause. We register this our solemn protest and ask that the same be entered upon the records ot tlie journal of the house of representatives so the 73rd general assembly.” When Minority Leader Gottschalk presented the protest, Speaker MorI gan averted a continuance of the fight by accepting it with this comment:

"You gentlemen have a right to file a protest." Routine business proceeded then. The marriage and divorce bill introduced in the state house of representatives by Elizabeth Rainey, only woman member, was killed today on second reading. The house voted 45 to 41 to strike out the enacting clause. The measure provided primarily: to limit action for divorce to five reasons: Interloctuary decree of divorce for a period of one year and publication of a marriage license tor a period of two weeks before a marriage could be performed. ABOUT THE SICK Charles Lamlin of this city, who had an operation for appendicitis at tlie Lima Hospital, was brought home Wednesday and is getting along as well as can be expected.

New High School Auditorium Dedicated Today

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CHARGED WITH ASSAULT Jasper Bailer Arrested This Morning: to Have Hearing This Evening Jasper ft.' Bailer, a reshirnt- of North Second street, was arrested by Chlef-of-Pollce Joel Reynolds this morning on an affidavit charging assault and battery. The affidavit was filed by Law’rence Brandyberry, a! step son, who says Bailer struck his mother Bailer was arraigned before Mayor DeVoss at 10 o'clock this morning and he entered a plea of not guilty to the charge. The case was set for a hearing at 7 o’clock this evening. o DECATUR YOUTH | HOLDUP VICTIM Elmer Darwachter, Son of Local Woman, Robbed of $42 in Ft. Wayne Elmer Darwachter, son of Mrs. William Darwachter, of this city, was ' the victim of a holdup in Fort Wayne last night and was relieved of $42 by! the bandit. Darwachter, who is employed in ’ Fort Wayne, is a World War veteran and the money taken from him by . the bandit represented a payment he had just received from the government as a pupil in vocational training and a disabled veteran. This was his only financial aid. The bandit left him with only twenty cents Darwachter rooms at 2426 South Cai-i houn street. i Darwachter, in reporting to police, said that he was walking south on Harrison street between Main and Pearl streets when he saw a man lurking in the darkness of a doorway. The stranger called to him as he passed, saying, “Wait a minute stranger,” and Darwachter turned just in time to look into the ipuzzle lof a high-caliber revolver. The stranger just "requested” the money, according to Darwachter's story and the war veteran pulled his hand from his pocket with the entire amount and passed it over, after which the bandi tordered him to "beat it." Police scoured the vicinity of the robbery but were unable to locate any persons corresponding with the description given by the victim. —• ■' ■ CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE Wheat: May $1.20%; July $1.14%; Sept. $1.11%. Corn: May 76%: uJly 76%; Sept 77%. Oats: May 45%c; I ’July 43%c; Sept. 42%c.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, February 9, 1923.

GIVES WARNING TO MOTORISTS Chief-of-Police Warns Automobile Owners to Procure New Plates Joel Reynolds, chief-of-poiice today j issued a warning to all automobile owners that they must have their 1923 license plates on their cars and ; trucks by February 15. Drivers of | ■all motor vehicles unequipped with; new license plates after that date ! will be arrested for violation of the j motor vehicle law, he said. Febru-! I ary 15 was the date agreed upon by the officers in the different cities, u the last date for the old livens 1 ; plates. Reports from the local isi suing office of the Hoosier State Auto Assocfaton. located iu the Schafer hardware store, indicate that fully four-fifths of the automobile owners in Adams county have purchased the new license plates. 11l- 1 Bates Funeral to be Held Saturday P.M. I — r | Funeral services for Jack Wiley 1 Bates, who died at his home on North Third street yesterday morning, wil! be held from the Union ' Chapel church at 1:30 o’clock Satur- ' day afternoon, the Rev. Blauvelt, officiating. Burial will be made in the Clark’s Chapel cemetery. , o O (> City Superintendent 1 o— o : f . .. M F. Worthman, who is superin- ’ tendent of the Decatur city schools, , has served in that capacity for the past seven years and this week he I was re-employed by the school board I for three more years. <

CLARK FUNERAL TODAY Funeral Services for Late Dr. C. S. Clark Held This Morning , llm* HMiMtarX-a. rviegs for Dr. Clark, former county coroner ai d health officer and well known citi-1 zen whose death occured Wednesday noon were largely attended by friends and relatives at the St. I Mary's Catholic church this inornir | A requeim high mass was said by Father Seimeiz at nine o’clock and burial was imide in tile St. Joseph cemetery. ED HLRAYIS RE-APPOINTED Berne Man Named to Serve Another Term on County Hospital Board The county commissioners have reappointed Ed M. Ray of Berne as a member of the board of trustees of the Adams County Memorial Hospital, his term being for four years. When members of the board were first appointed, Mr. Ray drew the two year term and his office expired this month. Work on the construction of the new hospital is progressing fine. The plumbers and the plasterers are progressing with their work. Within a shbrt time the trustees will receive bids for the installation of a passenger elevator and the interior decorating. The teraza flooring is being laid and it is thought that the hospital will be ready to be dedicated in May or June. The trustees have under consideration the applications of several women to act as matron or superintendent of the hospital. The matron will have entire charge of the management of the hospital and will be on duty all the time. It was also stated that a regular house physician would not be appointed. The other members of the hospital: board besides Mr, Ray are A. .1. Smith, chairman; Mrs. Clara B. Anderson, and Frank Heiman. •■■■ o ♦++++ + + + + + WEATHER ♦ INDIANA—Snow In north,, and rain in south portions tonight and Saturday; not much change In temperature. o Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anker will have several guests from Auburn over the week-end.

Decatur high school now can boast of one ot the finest auditoriums which can be found anywhere for its size. This large beautiful room occupies the second floor of the new’ addition which was dedicated this after noon. A gymnasium occupies the first floor. The auditorium is well lighted with windows and skylights, and will accomodate 350 pupils for study purposes. It will seat 1,200 for entertainments. A large stage, equipped with beautiful scenery and curtains, occupies the east end cf the auditorium.

MANY MINERS ARE ENTOMBED Few of 122 Miners Recovered From Mine in New Mexico Disaster (United Press Service) Dawson, N. M., Feb. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Bodies of many: of the 122 miners entombed in the , Phelps-Dodge Dawson coal mine No. 1 by an explosion, were reached far ! back in the shaft by rescue workers today. Two additional bodies were brought to the surface, bringing the total number recovered to six The rescue squad which brought out the other two bodies said that as a large number of dead had been located, they would not estimate the exact number, but hope of finding any of I til eremaining men in the men alive, rapidly faded. A consignment of twenty-six coffins arrived from Denver and arrangements were made to bury the dead. MANY TO SEE GAMES Reserved Section in New Gym Sold Out at Noon Yesterday I At noon yesterday, all seats in tile reserved section of the new high I school gymnasium had liven sold tor the game tonight. All yesterday afternoon and all day today R. D Myers, president of tlie school board, who has charge of the seat sale, re- 1 ccivei; calls from people want ng reserved seats. Only the south side of the gymnasium is reserved. The j school pupils will occupy the balcony i al tnc east end and the nortn side ■is for rtneral admission. A t>,v; ■ .-.I Genet t called about noon today, •.\aii:'>' 1 to reserve a block nt seats, but It was necessary to refuse them. The doors for the general admission will lie opened at 7 o’clock tonight. Tlie girls' game will start at 7:45 I p.m. FAVOR NEW’S APPOINTMENT (United I’rew» Service.) Washington, .Feb. 9. — (Special to J Daily Democrat)—Opposition of Representative Wood, Indiana chair man of the Republican congressional Committee to the appointment of Senator Harry New’ In the cabinet, was dealt a blow today by the members of the Indiana delegation in congress who signed a petition and strongly endorsing the defeated senator for a place in the official family of President Harding.

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BIG AUDIENCE ASSEMBLES TO HEAR PROGRAM Two Prominent State School Officials Are the Principal Speakers BASKETBALL TONIGHT Band Concert and Games Scheduled for Dedication of Gymnasium A large crowd assembled in the new high school auditorium this afternoon to take part in the dedication ot the new $40,000 auditorium and gymnasium addition to the high school building. Tito program start ed at 2 o’clock witli community singing lead by Miss Cordelia Riesen, music, instructor in the high school. ■ Tlie principal speakers on the program this afternoon were A. L. Trestei, permanent secrotary of tne Indiana High School Athletic Association, and E. E. Ramsey, state high school inspector. The following program was given: Community Singing, familiar verses —ln charge of Miss Cordelia Riesen. Invocation —Rev. R. Elliker. “A Nameless Song.” L. Densa —Girls’ Glee club. "To a Wild Rose.” Edward MacDowell—Girls’ Glee club. i Remarks and a word of welcome i A Word ot Appreciation—Prin. Paul W. Linton. Presentation of Class Gift of 1921— ' President Leo Kirsch. Presentation of Class Gift of 1922— President Lawrence Linn. I Presentation of Flag, American Legion—Mr. John H. Carmody assisted by a Liberty Belle. ' Acceptance of the Gifts —M. Worthman, Superintendent of Schools. I Address "Physical Training”—A. 1. Trester, Secretary Indiana High School Athletic Association. Presentation of Letters —A. G. Moore and Lena Rutledge. Directors of Physical Training. i “Lilies Sweet and Daffodils” -Clris' Glee club. i Address, ‘‘A Modern High Sehoal” E. E. Ramsey, State High S.hool Inspector Remarks by former and visiting superintendents ‘‘My Sunshine," Eduardo De Capera — Girls’ Glee club i Announcements for the evening by the chairman. 7:30 —Auburn Girls vs. Decatur Girls, i 8:15 —Auburn Boys vs. Decatur boys. Tito dedication of the new addition i was delayed several months ou ac count of the unfortunate Occident j which occured in August. Second story steel work collapsed and a delay of several weeks occured before the steel was repaired and work resumed. Tlie dedication was delayed still more on account ot' material urI riving late, it was first planned to | dedicate the addition at the begin- | ning of the school term last fall. The gymnasium will be dedicated ( this evening when the Auburn girls' : and boys’ teams play the boys’ and girls' teams representing the local high school. The General Electric band will give a concert at 7:30, prej vious to the start of the girls’ game. A capacity crowd is expected at. the gym touight. Two special carloads of rooters are coming from Auburn. The addition to the High School building, which was dedicated this afternoon is 71 feet wide, 83 feet long and 53 feet high. Tlie gym, which is one the lower floor, has a playing space of 50 feet by 70 feet. The height of the ceiling is 20 feet. The seating capacity, after the two balconies have, been completed, will be 1.350. The auditorium, which is on the ! second floor is one of the best ar I ranged auditoriums that can be found , anywhere for its size. The seating capacity of the auditorium for studying purposes will be 350 and for entertainment purposes it will be 1,200. the size of tire stage is 52 feet long and 19 feet deep The stage is equipped with an exterior scene (Woodland) and an interior scene (Living(Continued on page four)