Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 107, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXL Number 107.

young actors WIN APPROVAL IN THEIR PLAY Large Audience Pleased With Play Given by Central School Pupils GIVEN AGAIN TONIGHT Youthful Pupils Show Ability in Giving “Her Honor the Mayor” For more than an hour last night Bccatnr had a woman mayor, a woman chief of police, a woman tire chief, and all public offices were held by women, that is, it was depicted that way in the annual Cent nil school piay "Her honor the Mayor” at the high school auditorium. The auditorium was filled and everyone present appeared to enjoy the play immensely. The acting of the characters was remarkable when it U considered that not a member of the cast was more than fourteen years old. Each member of the cast had his part well memorized and showed rernai-kable ability in the art of acting. Much credit for the success of the play is due Miss Grace Coffee, one of the leathers at the Central school who ipached the play. The production will be given again this evening at S o'clock. Another large crowd is expected at that time. Graydon Dixson played the role of l.ester Parmenter, who was a candidate for the office of mayor. In spite of bis young age and small stature he played the part well. In the first act he was a dashing young man while in the second and third acts he was a henpecked husband. His tiantee in the first act, Eve Greenway, became mayor and her husband in the ictond and third acts, that is, sht did in her dreams. This part was rtntarkably well played by Miss Mary Katharine Schttg, Hon. Mike McGoon. a political b vs in the first act. became the mayor's hired girl in the second and third at is. This role was taken by Edward Anderson. He wore an Irishman's makeup and liis acting was very goo I. Harold Zwick played the part of (’h ronce Greenway, Eve’s brother who also came under the spell of t’te woman’s rule and was almost'forced to marry Mrs, McNabb, widow and suffragette, who became a naval o'.icer when the women camo into pew to keep Mrs. McNabb to refrain fr< n exposing damaging evidence whirl) she held against Eve. The rcle of Mrs. McNabb vyus played by Mi s Helen Dorwin. Doris Denton was an athletic bi d who became fire chief under the regime of Mayor Eve. This role was played by Miss Gretchen Schafer. Doris was the sweetheart of Clarence and they eloped just before Clarence was to be married to Mrs. McNabb. Miss Mary Macy very ably protrayed the role of Rosalie Myers, a chum of Doris Denton, who became a millionaire salesman for a French chocolate company, after Eve became mayor. By agreeing to give Eve a five pound box of chocolates each day. Rosalie obtained the promise of Eve to sign a bill providing of the furnishing of French chocolates to the city school children. Mrs. McNabb learned of this bribe and this was the whip she used in persuading Clarence to promise to marry her. East but not least, was Eliza Goober, the “cullud” cook, who bA came chief of police when her mistress, Evo, became mayor. This part was played by Miss Laura Sovine, and she evoked many laughs from the audience by her clever negro language. The eight A girls from the Central school appeared during one of the scenes as a groop of suffragettes celebrating the election of Eve. After she had found herself in many complexing situations, Eve awoke and learned that, she had been dreaming. She missed a speech which her fiancee had given and she was informed that he had been elected mayor of the city. The play is an interesting and amusing little satire on the question of woman's rights. It is filled with laughs and is well worth anyone's time to see it. The money derived from the play will be used inpurchasing equipment for the scnool building. During the intermission of the play last night, Miss Cordelia Reisen, (Continued on page five)

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KING CHARLIE , ’ ‘"v ' N ■ w ■ , 4MI ... " . (Pacific and Atlantic Photo. 1 CHARLIE WEST Philadelphia, I’a. —When this brilliant W. and ,1. athlete won the Pentathon on the Penn games he just about came into possession of the college athlete crown of the country. West is a famous full bark and ..No plays basketball. ADVISES USE OF SOYBEANS County Agent Urges Farmers to Sow Crops Where Clover Is Killed By L. M. Eusche, County Agent Due to the fact that a large p rt of the clover was winter-killed, many farmers are handicapped in that they will not have sufficient legume hay. Dairy farmers especially feel • the loss, since a profitable dairy ration must lie built around legume hay. In addition, turning this ground .which should have been clover into corn or oats will change the rotation to that no legume will be used to build up the soil for one or more years later. Soybeans serve admirably well as a substitute crop. When inoculated they have the same beneficial effect as clover on the soil. They will grow without inoculation but inculation assures more good to the soil. Thus this new crop, which has already established itself'in some parts of the country tomes forth and enables the farmer, especialy the dairy farmer, to continue his crop rotation in a beneficial way as well as have legume hay for his cows. Soybean hay is ranked next to alfalfa hay by Purdue dairy men. Local dairy farmers claim milk cows prefer soybean hay to good clover hay. Since it is rich in protein, it helps balance the ration. Some complaints have been registered to the effect that weeds “take” the beans when drilled solid with a grain drill. This can be avoided. Ground intended for soybeans should be “worked down” at least, twice, two weeks apart, which enables one to kill weeds which start after the first “working.” Sowing beans after the second disking, enables them to get started ahead of the weeds and there need lie no worry of weeds under these conditions. Beans are very effective in smothering weeds if sown properly and late enough to gain the benefits of warm weather. However, it weeds have an equal chance with the beans, the latter will suffer. Beans are fast growers in warm weather. Accordingly, they should be planted for hay not sooner than May 20. June 1 can be said to be a good time to sow soybeans for hay in Adams County other conditions being favorable. — WILL ATTEND CONVENTION W. J. O'Brien, manager of the local branch of the Northern Indiana. Gas and Electric Company, will go to West Baden tomorrow morning where he will attend the annual convention of the Indiana Gas Association on Mfl y 7 and 8 ' Weather Partly cloudy in north, rain probable in south portion tonight and Saturday, somewhat cooler tonight.

SUGAR BOYCOTT FORCES PRICES TO TAKE DROP Raw Sugar 15 to 20 Cents Lower on Hundred Lbs. at New York BOYCOTT IS GROWNG Housewives Dig Up Old Sugarless Recipes Thev Used in 1919 (TTnited Press Service) New York, May 4. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —All sugar prices dropped substantially today following development of the nation wide boycott organized by house wives. Raw sugar was 15 to 20 cents lower on the hundred pounds. The price of refined was lowered a quarter of a cent to 9.90 cents per pound by the National Refining Com pany. Indianapolis May 3- —Housewives of Indiana today wore digging their old ''sugarless recipes” used in 1919 and in other emergencies when sugar price: rocketed skyward as the boycott against the commodity gained new recruits. The five members of the Indian apolis Federation of Community Civic clubs decided to seduce consumption and petition President Harding to re duce the tariff on sugar. The Indiana League of Women voters instructed a committee to investigate the situation and report on what action is to be taken. The less a man has to say. the more guessing his wife has to do. TELLS OST TO OHIO PRISON Rotarians Hear Interesting Talk by W. A. Klepper; Boys’ Work Planned , W. A. Klepper, general manager of the Cloverleaf Creameries company, told of his recent visit to the Ohio state prison at Columbus, to the Rotarians at their regular meeting last evening. Mr. Klepper and Ids partner, W. L. Martin, also had a tniss.m or purpose in visiting the Oil io penitentiary, in that they appeared before the State Board of Pardons and interceeded for the pardon of Joe Monte, former bank clerk of Cleveland, who is serving a sentence of from five to thirty years. Monte was convicted on the cha-ge of keeping a fradulent set of books for the benefit of certain officers who planned and did wreck the bank. It is said that Monte did not steal a cent of the money, but that he was a victim of circumstances and had to pay the penalty. Mr. Klepper stated that he did not know what action the board of pardons would take in the matter. He said, Monte came from a highly respected family and that his good mother gave everything in trying to save her son from going to prison. They also met a B. R. Stuerke, formerly of Chicago, who was serving time for forging a check on an uncle. This young man was the son of wealthy parents and Mr. Klapt h told his story as ielated to him. Mr. Klept tr also dwelt on the votftlerflll vcik being accomplished nv Chaplain Heed and his bather, E C. Reed, former Erie (C. active, who are engag'd in the he r.or-systeel work at the prison. To Entertain Newsboys As part of the ho;-« program f-r the mou'h, Mr. Kleope- stated t' 't he would entertain all tite news ho- >. in the city at a dairy luncheon to be served at the Cloverleaf Creamery er Thursday, May 31st. The Drily Democrat newsboys and others in the city are invited and urged to attend. A big program is being arranged and “Bill" is planning on giving them a real entertainment. Rotary clubs throughout the st'a| i are devoting the month of May t 6 Boys work and many interesting and unique program are being given. The hardest part of the day’s work to some people is getting up in the I morning. A women isn't necessarily an old 'hen because she is set in her ways.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, May 4, 1923.

TO INSTALL NEW PASTOR| — Local People Going to Bluffton for Presbyterian Installation A number of Decatur people will go to Bluffton this evening to attend 'he installation of the Rev. T. Raymond Allston as pastor of the Presbyterian church in that city. Rev. Allston was graduated from the MeChicago this spring and is just beginCormick Theological Seminary at ning his pastorate at Bluffton. The Rev. Robert Little, of the First Presbyt< rian church, of Fort Wayne, will preach the sermon tonight The Rev. 11. B. Hostetter, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church of Fort Wayne, will deliver the charge to the people and the Rev. B. N. Covert, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, in this city, will deliver lite charge to the pastor. BART DIED OF INDIGESTION Sudden Death of Smith Baby Brings Sadness; Funeral Saturday The sudden death of little Frederick, Jr. Smith, twenty-one months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, and grandson of C. J. Lutz, of this city, who was found dead in bed at about three o'clock Thursday afternoon caused many a heartache and brought heartfelt expressions of sympathy from the hundreds of friends of the family. Coroner L. L. Mattax, of Genova, pronounced that death was caused from strangulation, brought about by acute indigestion. Short funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, from the Lutz homo, Rev B. N. Covert pastor of the PnObyterian church, officiating. Burial will be made in Maplewood cemetery. The mother had placed her son in his bed at about twelve o’clock for his regular afternoon sleep. He ate a hearty dinner of bread and milk and during the morning was in the best of humor and romped about the house, brought his coat to his mother, signi tying that he wanted to play out ot doors, and had been enjoying almost perfect health. He seemed playful and happy when taken to bed to enjoy a few hours of peaceful slumber and rest from his morning’s piay. awakening in the next world as an angel in Heaven. The mother, who was assisting in house-cleaning, had gone Upstairs, and mother-like, peeped into the nursery to see her children. She noticed that Frederick was lying on his face, and for fear that she might awaken him, she tiptoed into the bedroom and over to his bed and in the act of lifting him up and placing him in a more restful position, when she noticed that his face showed an unnatural color and then found that he was not breathing. She screamed and the woman in the house came to her assistance. When the physician arrived, all signs of life were extinct. Besides the parents and grandfather, two brothers Clark 'William, age seven and Lewis Lutz Smith, survive. AGED MAN DIES NEAR WREN. OHIO George Springer Expires at Van Wert Hospital After Short Illness Wren, Ohio, May to Daily Democrat)—George Springer, age 85 years, who resided near this place, died at the Van Wert County, Ohio, hospital yesterday morning, following a brief illness. Mr. Springer I was born in Fairfield County. Ohio, Inear Lancaster, on January 20, 1838, 'being 85 years. 3 months and 13 days old at the time of his death. He | moved to Wren community with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Springer, when he was a young lad. Mr. Springer was the last survivor of a family of twelve children. He is survived by his aged widow and one son, Ellis Springer. Funeral services will be held from the Pleasant View Baptist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the Rev. McKay, officiating. Interment will be made in the Moseuleum at Wren.

CABINET CRISIS IN GERMANY IS FEARED TDDAY Resignation of Chancellor C’uno Anticipated in Near Future AWAIT RESPONSE Great Suspense As Response From France on Reparations Is Awaited - - • { lilted PrrKN Muff < urrewpomlrnt Beilin, May 4 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Political tremors indicative of a cabinet crisis were felt here today ms the German government awaited the French response rejecting its proposals for payments of reparations. The resignation of Chancellor ('uno is anticipated. Warden, Germany, May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A heavy French military guard, practically t cut this little German town of)' from I the rest of the world as Gustav 1 Krupp von Bohlen, head of the big munitions works, and 14 directors i went on trial at 9 a. tn. today. Krupp and the others were court martialled in connection with out-, break at the Krupp Works in which | eleven were killed by French troops. I The military cordon thrown about the town permitted no one to enter without; a special pass. The court consisted of five French army officers, ranking from lieutenant to colonel. The big assembly ball is being used I instead of the regular court room ■ on account of the number of participants at the trial. There were 0 rty witnesses ready to be heard. — ——o — JUDGE SUTTON RETURNS HOME New Judge Is Seventh Decatur Man to Hold the Office in County | Judge J. C. Sutton, today, was receiving the congratulations from a host of friends on his appointment as judge of the twenty-sixth judicial court, comprised of Adams County. Mr. Sutton returned last evening from Indianapolis feeling quite happy over the honor bestowed upon him. His appointment as judge of the Adams Circuit Court was made by Governor McCray at 2:30 Thursday afternoon. He succeeds the late Judge John C. Moran, who met an untimely death. April 19th. Judge Sutton is the Seventh De ' catur man to serve as judge of the twenty-sixth circuit, composed only of Adams County and the eighth No-' cal person to have the title and honor of judge. Judge Studabaker was judge of the common pleas court from 1376 to 1888 and while Judge Jami'S R. Pobo was on the bench, the circuit was comprised of Jay and Adams Counties. During the second term of Judge David D. Heller, the circuit was changed, Adams County being made a distinct and separate circuit. Judge Heller was the first man to serve as judge of the present twenty-sixth judicial (Adams County) circuit. Judge Sutton left indianapolih yesterday before his commission could be handed to him. In all probability, it will reach him some time today or Saturday and he will assume office either Saturday or Monday. Judge Sutton is one of the best known and capable attorneys in this locality, and for a number of years has been a partner of former Judge James T. Merryman. o Underwent Operation in Toledo for Appendicitis , Robert Nachtrieh. of Toledo, brother of Mrs. Roy Archbold of this city and well known here, was operated Upon this morning at. the Toledo hos- • pital for the removal of the appendix. ,' Dr. Archbold received a telegram at jnoon stating that Mr. Nachtrieb with- | stood the operation and was resting (quite easy after rallying from the influence of the anesthetic. Mrs. Arch bold who went to Toledo last Sunday will remain with her brother for a few days.

IN TROUBLE • 4 (Pacific and Atlantic Photo.) CLARENCE SAUNDERS Memphis, Tenn. —Clarence Saunders, the man who gained nationwide fame by his "corner” on Piggly Wiggly stock and forced Wall street to pay through the nose for stock which they couldn’t deliver, is reported in trouble. Saunders was forced to borrow heavily to put his "corner" over and ; the loans are now being called, i A group of Memphis business men are reported to have rallied to his aid in an attempt to raise the money to meet Saunders' debts. BOSTON STORE FOUNDER DIES Henry S. Hull Dies at Home in Travers City, Mich.; Relatives Here A telegram was received here today by Harry IL Moltz notifying him of the death of his uncle. Henry S. Hull, founder of the Boston Store in this | city, at his home in Travers City, Michigan. The cause of death was not given, but it is presumed that Mr. Hull died of infirmities of age. He j was more than seventy-five years old. i Mr. Hull established what is now known as the Kuebler Company drv I goods store in this city in 1885. He i conducted the store only one year i when F J. Spencer and W. A. Kueblei 'purchased it. Mr. Kuebler is still active in the management of the store and owns the controlling stock in (he business. Leavng here Mr. Hull moved to Travers City ami established the Oval Wood Dish company, manufacturers of wooden kitchen utensils, butter ladels, creamery utensils, etc. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock but owing to sickness of Harry Dailey, who | makes his home with Mr. and Mrs. Moltz it will be impossible for Mr. . Moltz to attend the funeral. _ o - Dr. Ben Beavers Suffers From Acute Indigestion Dr. Ben F. Beavers, well known physician of this city, suffered from an attack of acute indigestion at about 11:30 this morning and fell in a faint on the sidewalk in front of the Boston store, corner Second and Monroe streets. He was removed to the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. S. D. Beavers on First street and although suffering from pains in the stomach, and in the muscles of the back and side, it is thought that he will be able to be out again Saturday. ■

HISTORICAL CLUB HISTORY Club, Which Holds Annual Closing Program This Evening, Is One of the Oldest Literary Organizatons in City of Decatur; Writes History. '

| The Historical Club, which is one | of the oldestliterary clubs in Decatur, will hold its annual closing program | i this evening nt the Knights of Pythias home on Third street. A dinner will | be followed by a program to be given by Mrs. J. R. Blair. Following is aj history of the club written by Mrs. 'J, N. Fristoe: | The Historical Club, one of the old-; 1 est literary clubs in the city, was organized as The Ladies Reading < lub of Decatur. The members the first J year were Mesdames E. A. Allen, Kate ; Allison, Carrie Burns, Helen Blossom, Mary Cougleton, Samantha Dorwin, Kannie Fristoe, Roda Harb, Victoria Hill, I ! de Patterson. Lucy Rout and Eliza Waldron. Mrs. Fristoe is still a member. In 1896 the name Histor- ; ical was taken, and for several years the studies were of a historical na-

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THINK STUDENT WAS VICTIM OF CLASSMATES Theory of Mistaken Identity Receives Credence From Officers — PROBE BEING MADE Forty Students Questioned Today by Authorities in Chicago (United Press Service) Chicago. May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Leighton Mount, Northwestern University freshman who lost his life during a 1921 student fight, was a vcitim of his own classmates. according to belief of officials today after questioning forty students. Their theory is that Freshnmn late in the evening seeking for Sophmores came upon Mount. None recognized the youth as a Freshman but believing he was a member of the higher class tied him to the piling of a pier in Lake Michigan, head (’. wi)ward. water further than his torchorers had That Mount’s head hung in the anticipated and when they went to release him found he was drowned. That his body was hidden under a long pier and covered with chemicals to protect against detection. That all members of the hazing party took an oath never to reveal the secret Chicago, May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —J. Allen Mills, formerly a freshman leader at Northwestern University, was sought by authorities for questioning today, following an all night inquiry into the death of Leighton Mount as the result of ;1leged hazii»FWilliam McElwjain and Thomas Wolfe, football stars, were anu-ng a score of students called from their Domes and beds at various hours of the night. They told Edgar A. Jones assistant state’s attorney that Mil's re;tuned from the fatal sopiwmorefreshman class rush of 1921 wiih his clothing wet but denied he had be -r ('.ticked in the lake by the sophomores. o — Women Voters Elected Mrs. McCulloch President Indianapolis, May 4 —Mrs. Alice Foster-McCulloch, of Fort Wayne, was elected president of the Indiana League of Women Voters at the closing session of the organization’s annual convention here yesterday. Oth(er officers elected are: Mrs. Walter | Greenough. Indianapolis, first viceI president: Mrs. Charles Arthur Cari lisle, South Bend, second vice-presi-Ident; Mrs. Christian Eby. Connersville. third vice-president; Mrs. Etelka Rockenbach, New Albany, fourth vice-president; Mrs. J. C. Boss. Elkhart. treasurer, and Mrs. Isaac Born, Indianapolis, recording secretary. The election of officers took place lat the directors meeting which followed election of the following eight new directors: Mrs. Frederick Lauenstein, Evansville: Mrs. Etelka Rockenbach, Mrs. Christian Eby, Mrs. Isaac Born. Mrs. Walter Greenough, Miss Ada Bush, Indianapolis; Mrs. Richard Edwards, Peru, and Mrs. Alice Foster-Me-Culloch, Fort Wayne.

ture. In April 1894 the club had its first closing by giving an evening of social cheer and banquet for themselves and guests at the home of Mrs. R. S. Peterson. This was enjoyed and a special closing became a part of the years program. In addition there was added in later years, a guest day we are now having opening with a picnic dinner and at the last meeting before the Christmas holidays there is a Christmas exchange and 6 o'clock dinner. While . i the social side is well looked after, , the literary part is of high order and . many calls for help financially are l received each year and seldom are I they turned down. This club started lithe, civic improvement idea Os the -1 pets they are doing good work. The II season of 1922 and 1923 has been most • | successful in every way.