Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 297, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI Number 297.

good response IS SHOWN HERE FOR MEMORIAL Approximately $l5O Donated So Far To Hardinjj Memorial Fund NO QUOTA FIXED Decatur School Children Give Small Change To The Fund The response to the appeal sot; voluntary contributions towards the Harding Memorial Fund has bejtn very gratifying, arry Fritzinger general chairman of the campaign In I this county stated this morning. Vp until Saturday evening the total of the fund by Mr. Fritzinger was approximately $150.00. Contrihutation were made by people in all walks of life, in all amounts range ing from twentyifve to $5 00. J.ud Friday the school children in this city contributed towards the fund, i but yet the totals have not been reported to superintendent Worthman. and it i» impossible to estimate what their gift will total. A nickel or dime Is Jnst as welcome as a dollar or more and will be received with as much appreciation as the larger con-1 trlhutlons. No quota or fixed amount has been set for the state or counties, the program being that all contribution he voluntary. In the nation the goal has been set at three million dollars. Give at Berne and Geneva The chairman at Herne and Genvea have also received several con iributioni towards the fund Mr. Fritzinger stated that contributions would be received up until, Thursday December 20th, and anyone in this city who wishes to contribute may do so. Judge J. C. Sutton, of this city, has been appointed to recevie funds from anyone who wishes tn give. Mst week the Daily Democrat print ed coupon which can be used in sending the contributions to the local committee. If anyone wishes Ho mail their contribution, they can do so by dipping, filling in their name and amount and attach their cheek or bill to it and mail it to Mr. FritzInger. The money raised will be used in building a suitable resting place for the remains of Warren G. Harding, twenty-ninth president of the United States and that lovable American who died August 2nd in San Francisco, in the service of his country. The national committee also wishes to purchase the old Harding home at Marion and make a Shrine of it. DEATH SPOILS CHRISTMAS ID) Vincent Bormann Receives Word Os Father’s Death In Clinton, lowa Christmas joy and anticipation of a happy reunion with his parents was turned into sorrow for Vincent Bormann well known young man of this city late Saturday afternoon when he received a message informing him of the sudden death of his father, M. I Bormann of Clinton. lowa. The message did not state the cause of death, merely bringing the sad tidings that death was sudeen. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bormann left immediately for Clinton. The funeral services will be held morning and burial will be «nade there. Mr. Bormann was known to many people in this city. He and his wile spent the holidays here las' ■ vt ’ al with their son and daughter in-law and remained here, for several weeks, visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bormann were planning to go to Clinton next S-i*u' day to spend Christmas with Mr. Hermann’s parents and the news of his father’s death changed, their anticipated visit from one of joy 10 s° rrf ’"' Mrs. Bormann and son, Vincent survive. Vincent bas made hjs home in thia city for a number of y ear » »»' is connected with the Cloverleaf Creameries company of this city. Charles " # ship, attended to business In<»t ,s ’ here (his afternoon.

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Release Os War-time I’risoncrs Arouses Ire Naw York. Dec, 17. iteleaaa of war ilnie political prisoners has aroused the ir>. of prominent American Legion officers here. , State Commander Edward Stafford says It i s an Insult to those who boro arms In defense of their country G-neral Georgs a. Wingate, chairman of the legion welfare committee, and .Major Donald (’, Sirachani. no- | ional executive committeemen, brand I the action as ’ Incredible" and "outrageous." -'ll—l— - — DISTRICT ROTARY GOVERNOR COMING I Arthur Sapp, Os Huntington, To Be Entertained Here December 20 Local Rotarians will have the honor of entertaining Hon. Arthur Sapp, of Huntington, district governor of Indiana Rotary clubs Thursday evening. Deeemlier Duh. Mrt I Sapp advising officers ol the dub that he would be here on the above date. One of the duties of the district governor is to visit every dub in the twentieth district, composed of all the clubs in Indiana. Mr. Sapp, who Is also prosecuting attorney of Huntington, county and one of the best known citizens and lawyers of Huntington, is an eloquent and flu ent speaker anil the nu mbers of the Decatur dub anticipating a happy evening. | The regular monthly entertain ment committee of which Charles N. Christian is the chairman, will have charge of the meeting and it is plan ned to have a W 0 percent attendnnci and extend a hearty welcome to the district governor. The luncheon will bo held at 6:15 o'clock and every Rotarian is urged to be present. Without a doubt Mr. Sapp wilt" touch on the phns tv-ine made for the annual Rotary confer ence to be held at French Lick next ebruary and will urge the local mem bers to attend 0 Child Shoots Sister West Hammond, 111.. Dec. 17.—A coroner's jury today investigated the death of Gertrude A. Winkler, five, accidently shot to death yesterday by Adolph Taharskl. eight. Adolph was playing with his father's shotgun when it exploded, killing the girl instantly. —o W. C. T. U. Buys Five Dollar Health Bond I W. Guy Brown, chairman of the annual Christmas Seal sale In Adams ’county, announced today that the Women s Christian Temperance Union has purchased a five dollar health bond. This is the seventh organization to purchase a health bond. TYPHOID FEVER FATAL TO CHILD Child Os Former Decatur People, Is 13th Victim In Fort Wayne ' Clarence Raymond Buckmaster 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs Mar ren Buckmaster, formerly of this city died at the family home, in Ft Mayne last night, bringing the total nunb(,r (1 f deaths front the typhoid fever epidemic In that city, up to thirteen. The child died at 9 o'clock. A brother. Harry age b years, Is seriously ill with the fever now. and another brother contracted the dis ease, but was checked b<' re ‘"e child became seriously 111 The parents of the child moved o Pt wayne front Decatur about six vears ago. The father is a .on o the |„te Thomas Bmknumte.- »-> also lived in Decatur. Ml. " master is employed by the Ft. Wayne Newe-Sentinel al present. Besides the parents, the child Is aurvived by two sisters. Frances and Zogene. ami three brothers, Harry, >. 1-ni- Fist Wayne street. residence. 1706 l->B [ . Fort Wayne, at 1:30 o'clock ues , day afternoon, and lhe body « brought to Decatur for burial.

PROGRESSIVES IN SENATE PLAN TO ELECT SMITH Claim They Have Enough Votes To Name Democrat I. C. C. Head SHOW NEW STRENGTH Progressives Make Final Efort To Seek Compromise Today illy Pau) R. Mallon 1 ((' P. Staff Correspondent I Washington. Dec. 17.—Senate pro--1 gresslves today claimed enough votes to elect Senator Ellison D. Smith, S. Carolina democrat, to the chairmanship of the interstate commene com-1 mission. Brandishing this new strength, the little LaFollette bloc made a final effort before the senate met today to seek a compromise with administration republicans, who are supporting Senator Cummins, lowa, for the place. Progressives' plan of action was: 1. Vote on the first ballot today for Senator Howell, Nebraska, who was squeezed into tile committee with the help of Senator Norris, a progressive leader. 2. If no additional strength can be rallied to Howell in the balloting, throw the "balance of power” votes to Senator Couzms, Michigan, repub-1 Mean. 3. If Conzens does not attract any votes from the conservatives, throwall possible progressive support to Smith. If uu democrats desert party ranks or absent themselves unnecessarily from the chamber, the progressives believe they now can elect Smith although the- claim is disputed by many conservatives. Charles Voglewede left this morn- . ing for-Hooprtown. 111., in interest of ■ -his smr* there. ' POSTAL COUNCIL NAMES OFFICERS Lewis Neaderhouser, Os Berne. Elected Chairman Os Organization 1 Lewis Neaderhouser, of Berne, was elected chairman of the Adams County Postal Service Council, at a meeting in the Decatur -postoffice Friday I night. Mr. Neaderhouser succeeds E. B. Macy, of Decatur, who has served ' as,chairman since the organization 1 was formed here last summer. The ' other officers elected were: W. F. • Beery, of Decatur, vice-chairman; Cor--1 nelius Schaefer, secretary. The new chairman appointed an executive committee as follows: Harry Fritzinger, Decatur. P. M.; E. B. Macy, Decatur, clerk; Harriet Shirk. Monroe, P. M.; Henry Breiner, Peterson. P. M.: Me I J. Butler. DeI catur. letter carrier: Alfred H. Hah- | nert, Monroe-, rural carrier; and H. O. Davis, Pleasant Mills, rural carrier. Good Attendance Nearly all of the postoffices In the couny were represented at the meet ing. The G-neva office was represented one hundred per cent, while I Berne and Monroe had a good repre- • mentation. H. (). Davis represented ' Pleasant Mills and several from the Decatur office were present. A lew interesting debates follow- - ed the reading of the minutes. Sev- ’ eral recommendations were agreed to I by the different branches of the pos--1 ta! service and they were refered to J the executive committee. The executive committee passed upon the ■ 1 recommendations and recommended | that they be presented to the differ- > ent postmasters who are concerned :■ by them. r The council decided to meet at Gen 1 eva on Marc h, 7. 1921.. J ♦♦♦+♦♦♦+♦♦ CONGRESS TODAY +++++♦+♦+♦ l ! (By United Press) Senate , Battle over chairmanship of inter- ’ state commerce committee resumed. .. Routine business. House ■ I Meets to ratify committee assignI ments and perfect organizations.

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GOOD FELLOWS CLUB Sponsored By Delta Theta Tati Sorority For Purpose Os Bring Ing t'hrlntinns Cheer to the Poor Kiddles. Besides several substantial contributions to the Good Fellow's fund today, the Manorial Hospital personnel sent $10.50 and Mrs H. L. Corner of Gary, boosted the good cause along $5.00. A total of $29.10 was added over Sunday and it Is hoped the- average can be continued through the week. The fund: Announced $125.53 Holthouse. Schulte At Co 5.00 Dawn Turner LOO J. W. Bosse LOO A. Mosher 1.00 A paper boy .10 Mr. and Mrs. F. E. France 5.00 Mrs. Hubert Schmidt 50 Adams County Memorial Hospital personnel 10.50 Mrs. H. L. Center, Gary, Ind... 5.00 — WILL GIVE MUSIC s PROGRAM HERE Music Department To Give Entertainment At WoMan’s Chib Meet A program of Christmas songs and music will be given by members of 1 the Music department, following lhe business session of lhe Woman's club at the library this evening. The fol--1 lowing ia the program which will he 'given: *- > I •' Bethelehem." be .1. S. Ferris Mesj dames Dan Tyndall. L. A. Holthouse. Eugene Runyon. W. P. Schrock, E. D. Engeler, C. E. Bell, J. Q. Neptune and Miss Della Sell, tueyer. | "Concert Etude, by MncDowell, Miss erher. J "The Infant King," by Kennedy, . Mesdames Tyndall and Bell. 1 --The Christmas Lullaby." by E. L. Ashford, Double Ladies Quartette. "Oh Tannenbauni.” German Folk Song, Mrs. Holthome. "Laughing Waters.' by Millington ’."Two Christmas Melodies," by GarI land. Miss Lulu Gerber and Mrs. la-la , Gerber. ."The Gift." by Behrend, Mrs. Tyn- ' dull. | "The Angel's Song." by Lorenz. , Mesdames Holthouse and Schrock, j "Value" by Chopin. Mrs. Noble. "There's a Song in the Air.” "Glory to God in the Highest.' and "Sileut Night," Double Ladies quartette. Kellogg To Sail Soon Washington, Dee. 17 —Ambassador Frank B. Kellogg will leave Saturday 1 to take up his new position in Great , Britlan, he said after a visit to the White House today. OFFICALS GET ANONYMOUS MAIL County Officials Receive Threatening Letters; Some Signed K. K. K. Amonymous letters of the threatening variety .some signed 'K. K. ■ K." have been received by county: . officials recently. The writers, pur • ported to show that certain violations 1 of the law were being committed in - Decatur and Adams county and some of lhe letters even gave names of the • alleged offenders. These writers • however failed to sign lhe letters, or > "tips" on law violations In several -of the cases is could be seen that the > letters were written by the same per- • son, he or she having a grudg" • against certain people in this city or I county. Weather Fair tonight and probably Tuesday. moderate temperature. DAYS TO 2?

ORGANIZATION I OF HOUSE IS I i FINISHED TODAY Committee Assignments Approved Bv Strict Party Vote,'2oß To 178 READY POR WORK Tax Reduction Program Is Blocked By Soldier Bonus Measure Washington, De, J 17 Organiza tion of the hoitsi was completed to day when the committee assignments I were approved by a vote of 208 to 178. The vote was directly along party lines with the exception of three pro gresslve, Rejreaentailve Schafer, of Wisconsin; K»ale and Wefleld ot I Minnesota and ellrger of Wisconsin lone socialist in congress, who voted against the republican committee alate. (By Fraser Edwards) Washington. Dec. 17.—House leaders rolled up their sleeves today to clear tfie track lor tax reduction as President Coolidge urged them to do, but found the right of way barred by the soldier bonus question. Their first problem, therefore, was to decide whether to get rid of the bonus obstacle by passing that bill first, or to try to move tax legislation concurrently with the bonus. So many different opinions prevail about i':- proper methods of cutting tas.es, however, that it was agreed that no matter how diligently the house labors, it will be- many weeks before- anything Is done. As soon as house organization is completed tochey, the ways and means committee will take up tax reduction legislation. rCnntfnuert nn page five) FAVOR DECATUR FOR FIELD MEET Pennsylvania News Says Thai Big Meet May Be Staged Here Next Fail That this city has a splendid chance of landing the big athletic meet to be held next fall by the Northwestern Region of the Pennsyl vania Railroad company, is shown by the following article- published In the Satmday issue of The Pennsylvania News: "With the plans for the fourth annual Indoor meet of the Northwest ern Region at Chicago, 111 on March 22, 1924. under way. one of the important subjects to he settled at the next meeting of the regional athleticcommittee will be the selection of a , site for the fourth annual outdoor m’-et of the region. It was announced by M. Y. Shuster, chairman of regional athletics. In arriving at this decision at such an early date, the North western Region leads all others of the system, and demonstrates its determination to build up its young athletic machine and eventually wrestle the system supremacy from t’te east. lan honor earned by years of intensive- training. ' “Although several sites will be considered Decatur. Ind., located on the Grand Rapids Division. Is apparently In fin- lead. Chairman Sinister. Stipe rlntc neb nt Paul Jones und •' .1. Stc-rllng. assistant chief c lerk, were accorded an enthusiastic welcome by tin- citizens of Decatur upon their Inspection of tin- facilities available at Bellmont park, on Nov. 30. Letters ' from J. H. Heller, prekident of the Decatur Daily Democrat; M. F. Worth 1 man. supc-rintendent of the Decatur public schools; J II t'artnodv, prcsl|cli!ul of lhe Rotary Club; C. A. Dugan, pros'dent of the First National hank, und D. N. Niblick, president of the Decatur Industrial association, have pbdu-cd fir undivided co operation of their oig inlzutions In letters to M. A. Kcuvorthw. chairman of athletics on the Grand Rapids division. "All of the approximately sixty events, except golf, can be held with in the high fence of this park. This fact coupled with the evident spirit of Hoosier hospitality commends th* careful consideration of this locution by the regional committee."

!Girl .lumps From Window As Robber Enters Room Kansas City, Dec-. 17. When Wayman Christian, a negro robber, enter 1 led her home here last night, Miss Ethel Axelrod, IS, jumped from a second story window, gave the alarm and the bandit was killed In a battle with police. E. J. Cassidy, police chauffeur, was wounded in the fight. Many Adams county young people who ar* attending various colleges will arrive home the latter part of the- week for (he Christmas vacation. LEO HINTZ DIES AT TOLEDO, OHIO Former Decatur Man Dies Suddenly; Relatives Leave For Funeral Mrs. Dr. J. Q. Neptune rec eived tc | telegram lust evening, telling of the sudden death of her eldest brother. Leo Kintz, at Toledo. Ohio. No par tlculars were given other than that the funeral serviW-s will be conducted there tomorrow. Dr. and Mrs. Neptune left this afternoon to attend the funeral. Leo was forty-five years old and was born and reared in this city, the son cf Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Kintz He was a baker by trade and for ten years past has resided in Toledo. O. He is survived by three sons and one daughter, his parent, one brother. Clarence, of Lima. Ohio, and five sisters, Mrs. Catherine Wilkie. Toledo. Mrs. Helen Anderson. Gideon. Mo.; Mrs. Neptune- of this city; Miss Lettie. of Toledo and Mrs. Marie Bishop, of Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Kintz, the aged parents, recently went to Toledo to make their home with Miss Lettie, who is secretary of the distric t nurse association, a splendid position, and it had been planned for the members of the family to meet at h*r home for a big Christmas reunion. I.«e<> had been in splendid health and the news of his death cant* as a terrible shock to the family. Seats Selling Rapidly For Decatur-Berne Game Reserved seats for the O catur l.eadc-rs-Beine A C. basketball game. t> 1- • played in the new high sciioil gyi..u&siun> hen- Wednesday nigh’, are selling rapidly and indl -itlons are that a large crowd will witness t' 's contest betw . n two stronge r t vals. Berne has asked for a block of one hundred erserved seats, and Indi cations that more may be- wanted by fans from thut place. Geller of Fort re, and l» ••at’ «s of v. II i officiate at •. ,e gsme. o Religious Book Table The Religious Book Table, announced as on display at the Presbyterian church, lias been moved to the Library Books suitable for all ages will be found in this collection. DETECTIVES MET HERESATURDAY Adams Co. Detectives’ Association Held Quarterly Meeting The Adams County Detective Asso- ■ elation met last Saturday in the- first . quarter!* session for the year 1921. with a good attendance. Important .'business was taken up and the Na - tionnl annual report of the N. 11. T. r D. Ass'n hold at Columbus. Indiana. . October 23. 1923. was received. II There wore over lour hundred delec gales in attendance and the meeting - was a grand success, as reported by ( the local delegate. rl The next annual convention will beheld at Terre Haute. Ind . on Tin •> .Jrlay and Wednesday. Oct. 7th. and Rth. ,| 1921 ■ | The following report given by the >- Grand Organizer: f Pre-sent Membership in the state 11.-HI I) Horses Stolen, reported Horses recovered y Autos stolen i- Autos recovered 29 s Number of convictions 355 lt • e I A. Kalver of Fort Wayne attend n ed to business here Saturday evenring. going from here to Delphos.

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RECOGNITION i OF RUSSIA IS ASKED IN NOTE Soviet Note Received At White House Today; Being Discussed TEXT IS GIVEN OUT Based On Reference To Russia Contained In Coolidge’s Message ei nlte-t Press Staff Covresponeteni) Washington. !;*< . 17 (Special to I Daily Democrat) —A soviet note- asking for negotiations with the United States to bring about formal recognition of the- Russian government was received today at the White House. Secretary of State Hughes was summoned to the White- House- to confer with President Ccxrliclge on the note. The 1 United States government has not decided yet whether to reply to the communication from the Russian soviet government, ft was declared at the- state department today. Th*- note from Moscow is the first move towards negotiations for an understanding between the Unite el Stales at 'I Russia, state department officials said. No conversations have preceded the Russian communication, it was said. New York, Dee. 17 (Special to Dally Democrat! Soviet Russia has sent a note to the United States declaring its readiness to negotiate- for establishment of official relations. The Russian Telegraph agency here gave out today the text of the note, evliich is ha“ed on the reference to Russia contained in President Coolidge's message- to congress. George Tohitcherin, Russian foreign minister, who sent the note to Washington last week, states therein that the soviet government is ready to discuss American claims against Russia. He expresses Russia's desire- to "remove- ail misunelerstamlings and differences between the two countries" anel will negotiate on all preeblems tnentfemed in Mr. Coolidge’s ne-ssage. o Murderer Is Insane Milwaukee, Wls.. Dec. 17. —E. Ray Tompkins, former Normal schevol Instructor anel real estate dealer, who confesseel murdering his wife, On Bello, was declared insane by a ..-ommission of alienists making a report of their examination in munie ip.el * ourt here today. " o O.H.S. WON GAME FROM GARRETT I Local Team Hit Stride And Showed Fine Form; Girls Lose, 11-9 De-catur high schools basketball team hit its stride Saturday night, after losing three out of its four games played, and crushed the strong Garrett team, at Garrett. 34 to 21. For the first time this year, the Decatur team worked smoothly and showed tlie brand of game which has l.een axperted Os 11. Tt Decatur high school girls lost to the Garret girls in a preliminary game by a score of 41 to 9. In the main game of the evening, the Di-catur boys started out good and were leading 1"'• at the end of the first half Steele had made three field goals and Dorwin ami Ijimnii man one each. In the second half both teams did mon- scoring, but Decatur managed to maintain a large leiul throughout Lannnimiin. local center, who was Injured in the game here with the Inlei national Husluosk College, of Fort Wayne, a week ago Saturday 'light, did not play in the game at ( Kendallville on Friday night anti did not start in the game at Garrett, lint s he entered (lie game tor Andrews in ~ the first half and played a nice game. “ Steele led in the scoring with bight ? field goals and one foul. Dorwin cag- ’ Zed Foiir field goals and one foul and 1 iiuimlnian dropped in three goals ' , from the held a..d -one from the foul (Continued on Page six)