Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 247, Decatur, Adams County, 18 October 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI. Number 247.

KLAN ISSUE IS PLACED BEFORE LEGION TODAY Resolution In Condemning Such Organizations Presented To Convention. PERMANENT PEACE Committee To Study Out Plan for World Peace Is Rcommended Also. San Francisco, Oct. 18.—The Ku Klux Klan issue in a general form was sent to the floor of the American Legion convention here today. The resolution declared: “We consider any individual, group of individuals or organization which creates or fosters radical religious or class strife amonsr our people or which takes into its own hands the enforcement of law. the determination of guilt or infliction of punishment to be un-American, a menace to our liberties and destructive to our fundamental Taw. consider such action by an individual group or organization to be inconsistent with ideals or nurnoses of the American region.” The resolutions committee also reported out a resolution to anpoint a committee to stud'the plan for permanent world peace and renort back to next year’s convention and a resolution endorsing France’s occupation of the Ruhr. O I.lovd George’s Tour Begins To Bear Results By CLARENCE MARTIN Cnpvright 192.3 by the United Press. Chicago, Oct. IS. —Lloyd George’s tour today began to bear fruit in the organization here of a movement to carry on. after he departs, the campaign he has set in motion for American participation in a practical, busi-ness-like settlement of the world’s trouble.

One of the first efforts of those who want to take advantage of such sentiment as Lloyd George is creating in this country for such American participation will be directed towards getting the Coolidge administration at Washington more actively interested. Lloyd George has made a deep impression on some of the unobstrusively influential men of the middle west. They are men who are on the inside of things, but who do not seek the limelight. Theyi work quietly, but effectively and their influence will be brought to bear in Washington. They believe Lloyd George's visit will result in a new American understanding of the European situation and a consequent demand that America aid in a world settlement, in the interests of American commerce and industry. Must Settle Reparations. The first step in this, as Lloyd George has pointed out in virtually all the speeches he has made on this continent, is to settle the reparations problem. He has repeatedly told his audiences—a crowd of 12.000 cheered him when he said it in Chicago Inst night—that the Hughes economic commission plan is the only sensible way to arrive at a reparations settlement. In his speech last night, he gave the big audience a detailed “A. B. C.” explanation of reparations—told them how the prosperity of the United States depended on a settlement; told them how the French Policy, based on "the blindness of force and violence” would never succeed; declared that if France and Belgium would • agree to the Hughes' Plan, and it wrns shown that Germany could pay more and would not. “CUCUMBERS” IN SEA The sea cucumber's external body wall, instead of being hard and rigid, is soft and leathery, says Nature magazine of Washington, It is supplied with powerful circular and longitudinal muscles, which enable the animal to assume a great variety, of shapes. The most usual form is that of the vegetable from which their common name is derived. The animal can become slender and wortnlike or may assume the form of an hourglass.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Ok'ahoma Flood Recedes Oklahoma City, Okla,. Oct. 18.— Flood waters receded through Oklahoma today after taking a toll of about $5,000,000 damage an dtwo lives. The overflow waters from the North Canadian t river, returned, to the stream in Oklahoma City leaving huge amounts of debris and mud scattered over a large area. - ADMINISTRATION BACKS GEN. WOOD Sec’y. of War Weeks Says Philippine Governor Has Not Exceeded Power. BULLETIN Washington. Oct. 18. (United Press.) —The administration stands squarely behind Governor General Wood of the Philippine Islands in his present friction with the Filipino’ Secretary of War Weeks cabled Wood today. "You are entitled to the support of the administration and you have it,” Weeks cabled. “The powers of the governor general have not been exceeded by you in any instance of which the war department has been advised,” Weeks informed Wood, referring to charges of Wood's critics that he had usurped legislative powers granted the Philippine legislature, which have been under investigation by the war department. CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE

Wheat: Dec. $1.05%: May $1.10%: July $1.07%. Corn: Dec. 76%c; May 74%c; July 74%c. Oats: Dec. 42%c; May 44%c: July 44c. BOX SOCIAL AT MONMOUTH A box social will be held tomorrow evening beginning at 7:30 o’clock at the Monmouth school house. All girls are requested to bring boxes. 248t2 “EOR-GET-ME-NOT DAY"IS PLANNED X. Dav To Be Observed Again This Year; Benefit Disabled War Veterans. Mayor H. M. DeVoss has received advices from National Commander James A. McFarland, of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War that “National For get-me-not Day.” which was observed here last year

as well as in several hundred other cities and towns throughout the U. S„ is again to be conducted this year, for the benefit of America's wounded and disabled veterans, on Saturday. November 10. Relief, welfare, legislative, rehabilitation and educational activities in the interests of America’s 100,000 maimed and broken veterans of the World War, are benefited by "Forget-me-not Day,” which receives the substantial endorsement and hearty support of high government and civic officials. Last year the late President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding were substantial subscribers to the "Forget-Me-Not Day” cause. Mrs. Harding's first public act. following her long and serious illness, was to purchase $50.00 worth of forget-me-nots, and issue a note commending the project. Numerous other national and state officials were active participants in the day’s observance and in many states the governors took an active part in the sale of forget-me-nots, assisting the groups of pretty girls in their campaign activities. An effort will be made to have the club women and school children here make the little paper and cloth forget-me-nots that are to he sold on Saturday. November 10. W. Guy Drown, principal of the Central schools, is I general chairman here. Active support to the cause means the fultullment of the desire of many thousands of America's world war vetererans to regain their status and prestige in civilian life, and to shortly become self-reliant and useful citizens. 'Citizens of this community are urged Ito take a keen interest in “ForgetI Me-Not Day” preparations, and to participate actively in the Day's activities lon Saturday, November 10.

CLOSEUPS OF BRITISH PREMIER BEFORE TAKEN ILL

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WILLIAM MYERS MARRIED TUESDAY Local Civil War Veteran Marries Fort Yayne Lady; At Home In This City. Tlie secret leaked out and today William H. Myers, well-known resident of this city was receiving congratulations from a host of friends on his marriage to Mrs. Ida May Ixivelace popular woman of Fort Wayne, the wedding ceremony taking place at four-thirty o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. J. W. Potter, pastor of the First Methodist Church, of Monroe. officiating. The ring ceremony was used and only a few friends of the bride attended. Although expected by the more intimate friends of the couple, the announcement of the wedding came as a pleasant surprise to the many friends of Mr. Myers in this city. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Myers came to this city and are now nicely located in the Myers home on Adams street. Mr. Myers is one of the best known men in this city, being a resident here for more than 43 years. He is a Civil war veteran and for several years was commander of the local Sam Henry Post of the Civil war veterans. Mrs. Myers is known to many local people having visited here at different times. She is a popular and highly respected resident of Fort Wayne and the people of this city join in welcoming her to Decatur and in extending their congratulations to them.

, o Panyrus Shows Up Fine In Final Workout Today By Frank Getty (U. P. Staff Correspondent) Belmont Park Race Track, N. Y., Oct. 18.- The’ big test tor Papyrus which was to be the determining contest for settling odds came today. Although this was only a morning workout, a crowd of more than 1,000 persons, turf fans from England and parts of the United States, was to watch the English champion. Papyrus went mile and a furlong at a fast gallop and his workout impressed the large crowd of turfmen who gathered around the dockers at the finish. Papyrus went the mile in 1:38 2-5 and the m'le and one eighth in 1:51 2-5, hard held. Donoghue was up and was riding as easy in the saddle as though for a canter. The crowd was enthusiastic over the showing. Up went Papyrus stock a couple points. Everyone crowded around to see what Basil Jarvis, trainer, and Donoghue, all grins, had to say. o German Federal Gov’t. Back Down On Its Threat

Berlin, Oct. 18—The minister of defense this evening instructed General Mueller in Dresden to use police only to dissolve the Saxon communists “red hundreds." The order was interpreted as a | complete back down by the Mueller was instructed to hold his troops in- 1 reserve. The order came only after several hours debate between government, leaders. A section of the cabinet it was understood favored letting Mueller go ahead in using the army to enforce federal supremacy in Saxony. 0 Box Social at Monmouth School, Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mary Hill, teacher. Ralston Sowers, of Portland, visited friends here last evening.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, October 18, 1923.

Edison Says Ford Ought To Stay Out Os The White House New York, Oct. 18 —United Pines) —“Henry Ford ought to president would be spoiling a stay where he is; to make him good man.” “Automatic machinery will probably bring a four hour working day and that will be a bad thing.” “The radio craze will d'e out unless some way is tound to take the 'frying' noise out of the music” These are opinions of Thomas Alva Edison, who is in New York attending th eelectrical show at the Grand Central palace. FARMER DIES AT HOSPITAL John C. Herschey Succumbs To Obstruction of the Bowels Yesterday. John C. Herschey. 39. well known farmer residing east of Linn Grove, died at the Adams County Memorial Hospital yesterday, following an illness of several days’ duration of obstruction of the bowels. Mr. Herschey was brought to the local hospital at 10 o'clock Tuesday night, but his condition became so much worse that it was deemed useless to perform an operation. Mr. Herschey is survived by his wife and parents. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

NO YONG PARK WELL RECEIVED Far East Editor and Humor ist Gave Fine Lecture Here Last Night. No Yong Park, celebrated far east editor, oriental humorist, and Christian statesman delivered a very interesting lecture at the First Methodist church before an appreciative audience last night. Mr. Park interested his audience immensely with his humor of American spice and Oriental setting, and his explanations of the conditions in, the Orient. He is a gifted speaker having wide knowledge of oratorial ability. Mr. Park spoke at the high school yesterday also, and delighted the pupils and members of the faculty. He has mastered the American language, although born in the Orient, and he presents the oriental problems clearly and forcefully. His lectures are very inspirational. o— ——— Frank Lync's. of Salem, visited friends here today.

Weather Indiana: Unsettled Thursday, prob- | ably with rain; somewhat cooler in I extreme north portion; Friday generally fair. When A Golfer Makes A Drive. Don’t Laugh Chicago, Oct. 18—Ivan B. Pickard laughed at a golfer’s poor drive. “Noise when a golfer is driving is blasphemy,” ruled the court. Pickard was forbidden from appearing at the golf course again.

TEACHERS MEET ! AT INDIANAPOLIS I Seventeenth Annual Con- 1 vention of Indiana Teachers Opens. i (United Press Service) 1 Indianapol'.s, Oct. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat—Strict enforcement of the Volstead law was advocated in a resolution adopted today by the') delegates to the annual Indiana par ent teachers association at their , close-in session. |, The assembly went on record as opposing the return of light wines and beer. The use of narcotics was rigidly opposed and the American people |, were called on to see that the evil is forced out of the country. A resolution favoring an amend-1 ment to the federal constitution giv-1 ing power to the federal government”, to regulate child labor was passed. Indianapolis. Oct. 18. —With the holding of more than 30 sectional meetings, the seventeenth annual con. vention of the Indiana State Teachers' association began here today, i Early indications were that the record for last year, which more than 13,000 teachers from all parts of the , state were in attendance, would be broken. The first general business session will be held at the Cadle tabernacle at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Following the general session, congressional district meetings will be held at which a vice-president, and members of the nominating committee "'ill be selected. Chief interest centered in the election of a president to succeed Miss Elsie Huebner, of Indianapolis. The names of Ben Burris. Indianapolis and W. A. Denny, superintendent of the . Anderson schools, were frequently heard for the post. A harmpnious business session was predicted by leaders of the association. Attempts to change the con- ‘ stitution for the organization which threatened to disrupt the organization two years ago were dropped last vear bv mutual consent of all frac- ! 1 tions. I ° Willshire. Ohio. Herald Sold By William Hoffer ' The Willshire. Ohio. Herald, a , weekly newspaper which has been published for a number of years by , William G. Hoffer. Willshire postmaster, has been sold to Will'ant Smith, of Albany, Indiana. Mr. Smith took charge of the paper with this week's issue. Mr. Smith formerly published the Albany Chronicle for six years. Mr, Hoffer, the retiring < editor and owner, owned the Herald , since 1901, He is one of the most prominent residents of the village. Mr. Smith, the new owner, expects < to increase the size of the Herald, I it is said. t 1 I o , i Several Onerations At Co. Memorial Hospital A number of operations were performed at the Adams County Memor-| ial hospital yesterday and today. ' Mrs. Trucy Gentis, of Fort Wayne, had her tonsils removed. Raymond 1 Harting, local restaurant proprietor. 1 had his tonsils removed yesterday. ' Agnes'Ginter, of this city, and R'ta Holsten. 13-year-old daughter of Mrs. 1 Maude Johnson, also of this city, underwent operations for appendicitis. Mrs. Joseph L. Schwartz, of Berne, underwent, an abdominal operation at the Hossman home in Berne this morning. All of the pa tients are doing nicely. I

Escaped Prisoner Captured Indianapolis, Oct. 18. —Spurred by revolver shots fired by u deputy sheriff, Fred Orms, escaped prisoner from the Indiana state farm hurdled hack yatd fencesand negotiated alleys for live blocks before he was overtaken by the deputy and two horse thief detectives early today. Tile truck meet started at Orin's home when he saw his visitors through a window. He was returned to the farm. WILL GIVE PLAY FRIDAY EVENING Baptist Young Ladies To Present Home Talent At H. S. Auditorium. "The Challenge of the Cross." is | the title of a play to be given at the i high school auditorium here at 7:30 ’ o'clock Friday evening, by the young • women of the First Baptist church of 1 Fort Wayne. The young ladies will 1 be assisted in tableau by Mr. Paul-1 hannis. The leading character. Mrs. , 1 Mareen Major, also directs the play. 1 which has been repeated many times. 1 It was given at Franklin Assembly. I ' Franklin. Indiana, last summer to a 1 large audience. The play is both inspirational and entertaining. There are seven char-1 1 acters in the play. The play was written by Charles Marsh. Tickets tor the entertainment are being sold by the Woman's society of the local I Baptist church. The public is cordially invited to witness the play. .Following is a list of the characters: Prologue Alice Mills Susan Corburn I Catherine Dean The Messenger Mareem Walter Major Selfishness Loraine Foster , Willfulness I Katherine Stover Me. Donald , Vanity Myrl Major Ormsby Pride Myrtle Carter Pharisee Cora Pine Polhamus ; Sincerity Zella Norwald The characters appear in order as listed. o AUCTIONEERS TO PICNIC SUNDAY Adams and Wells County Auctioneers To Hold First Annual Picnic. The first annual picnic of the Adams and Wells County Auctioneers’ Association will be held in the big > community auditorium at Herne next Sunday afternoon. A splendid program has been arranged by those in charge of the picnic and all mem hers of the association and their families are invited and urged to attend. The meeting will convene at 1:30 o'clock sharp. Each member of the association is asked to bring a besket of food for a picnic dinner which will be spread at 4 o'clock. Among the numbers of the program will be several selections by an auctioneer's quartette. o Grand Jury In Session 2 Weeks; No Indictments Anderson, Ind., Oct. 18.—After being in session two weeks, the Madison county grand jury was dismissed today when it reported that it had not I a single indictment to return. One of the cases investigated was the shooting of Elisha Northcutt, owner of a soft drink establishment, by Seth Ward, a federal prohibition officer, during a raid on Northcutt's place. o Infant Sommer Child Dies The 21-day old son. Elmer Herman, of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sommer of Wabash township who hail been ailing since birth, was found dead Tuesday morning in his little crib. The child was born with throat trouble which is probably the cause of its death. i Elmer Herman was born Sept. 25th and died October 16th, his age thus being only 21 days. He is survived by his parents and a number of brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held yester- . day afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from I | the home soutlnJVst of Berne.

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PLAN TO HELP WHEAT FARMER IS SUGGESTED North Dakota Governor Says Fanners Face Utter ‘ Ruin Unless Aided. PROHIBITION SIDETRACKED Plight of Mid-West Farmers Occupies Stage at Governors’ Meeting. (By Edward C. Derr, United Press staff correspondent) West Baden. Ind., Oct. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The wheat farmer of the middle west faces utter ruin unless some immediate remedy is round for his economic difficulties Gov. R. A. Nestos. of North Dakota, declared today in an address before the governor's conference here. The North Dakota executive recommended the establishment without further delay of a government agoncy. possibly under the war finance corporation, with full authority to segreeate the exportable surplus of the wheat crop and sell it in the world markets at the best terms obtainable. This agency he said would be expected to cooperate with the American farm bureau federation and the American wheat growers association in relieving the farmer. “The plight of the wheat farmer is so serious," he said, “that unless relief comes at once thousands of farmers will lose their all. will be driven from the'r lands and disaster will overtake many of the communit’es and cities of the wheat growing sections of the country.” i The issue of farmer relief pushed the prohibition question by the boards at the session. Prohibitidu has not been formally taken up for I consideration by the governors and only once or twice has it been mentioned during the deliberation of the assembly. “Far more important to the wellfare of the country than prohibition is the danger of •absolute bankruptcy facing the farmers." declared Gov. Walker, of Georgia. "Before we talk of further steps to t'ghten the prohibition enforcement laws we must find out what we are going to do for the "farmers." West Baden, Oct. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Chief executives of thirty states of the union, attending the 15th annual governors’ conference here today, turned their attention to the plight of the wheat farmer and the general depression in agriculture. The entire morning sess'on was given over to agriculture problems. | Governor R. A. Nestos of North Dakota spoke on wheat in the nation's business and Governor M. Parker, of Louisiana. discussed agricultural problems from the standpoint of the southern farmer. Both addresses were followed by general discussions on the part, of the governors. Sentiment of the governors toward the question of prohibition was shown in their applause when Governor Hardee of Florida declared that America is now essentially dry. despite the number of liquor law violations reported throughout the nation. Governor Hardee predicted that within a few years violation of the eighteenth amendment would be a thing of the past. Governor McCray, in welcoming the visiting executives, said the word “Hoosier" was synonym for hospitality and told them the state was theirs during their stay. Governor McMaster of South Dakota responded to the address of welcome. o Would Stabalizc Oil Production And Prices Chicago, Oct. IS. —Characterizing conditions in the oil industry as chaotic, a committee representing the attorneys general of 24 eastern and I middlewestern states today prepared to visit Attorney General Daugherty in Washington to discuss action for stabilizing production and prices. The conference of attorneys general closed late yesterday, after adopting a series of resolutions designed Ito eliminate combinations for unwarranted price increases.

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