Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 7, Decatur, Adams County, 8 January 1924 — Page 1

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Volume XXII. Number 7.

greatsarahr WAS DESCRIBED BE MRS. BROWN Noted Lecturer, Traveler And Writer Pleases An Audience Here A LARGE AUDIENCE — Literature Section Os Woman’s Club Entertains Many Guests Tp inmdously interesting and completely enjoyable was the lecture given at the high school auditorium last evening by Mrs. Damarchus Brown, of Indianapolis traveler, writer and lecturer, of whom Indiana is vastly proud. Mrs. Brown came to Decatur under the auspices of the literature section of the Woman's Club, her second visit and the hundreds who listened to her marvedous story of the great Sahara and its people, hope she will come often and soon. Her subject was "A little corner in, Africa." and she took her audience! through a trip the more delightful I because of many surprises. She I painted the great desert in a new way, as a place of greatest beauty, romance, wonderment and delight. Every person who listened to the lecture not only enjoyed it. but got a new and entirely different view of north Africa than they have ever had. | The Arabs and the other people of | that section are a lovable and happy people and under the French protectorate, (they are FYench colonies! are advancing and their country is being made productive as well ns, wonderful in which to live. The great desert is not the hugh sand pile which has always had fix-j «l in many of our minds, but i* fringed with mountains and crossed with ravines and dotted cities of considerable size and an oasis here and > there. Mrs. Brown described a wonderful trip by auto from Algiers to; Timbuetoo, the most out of the way ; city in the world, requiring but twen-J ty happv days instead of ninty slow and often difficult days by camel ' train. Soon it will be possible to glide all ovei the desert by auto and : vender of wonders, the scientists and explorers are now finding a great i supply of water beneath the Sahara ' »hi<h will entirely change that land and perhaps make It most productive Mrs. Brown visited in the homes of i the rich and the poor, shopper. »** ’ the many scenes of interest and i certainly tolls the story in a pleas-; ing manner. She closed with a plea ! ter every one to be happy and pass along the smiles of human kindness, found in the little corner of Africa *» it is every where in the world •here people live dean as they do there, it was great. Mrs. John Parrish, chairman of the literature section, was unable to be Meaenb on account of illness and Mrs. J, w Tyndall presided and Introduced the speaker. Before the lec. •ure Dr. Fred Patterson sang two ’•dos. Mrs. Albe-t Sellemyer preaidln ' *t the piano. Mrs. Brown was ' nteriained at the home of Mrs. A Dugan where dinner was served at sig o'clock, the mrmlierc of the committee assisting. ■—■ o — COWORKERS MEET TONIGHT There will he an important meet Os the C'o-Workers class of the M E Sunday school at the church nt • o clock this evening Election Officers will take place and all ember, are urged to be prea.-nt.

Are You Interested In Better Roads? Arc you interested in helping Io secure a Hard Surfaced highway through Adams County? If so, attend the Better Roads Meeting Hturaday afternoon. 2:00 P. M. In the Court Room and extend a welcome to HON. EARL CRAWFORD. Member of the State High way Commission. r * Crawford will tell you facts about road building ami "hut Adams County can expect in the way of state roads. Everybody Out.

Mutschler Bowling Team Goes Good At Ft. Wayne The Mutchor Packing company has n bowling team which Is stepping out in fine fashion In a Mercantile lea gue at Fort Wayne. The following [item concerning their prowess appear led In a column called “Strikes and Spares." in the Journal-Gasette this ' morning. The Mutchler Packing company •team, of Decatur featured the howlling, the Decatur men getting a total ■of 2.944 for their three games. They |had scores of 1.011. 967 and 966. AUDITOR MAKES ANNUALREPORT Shows That County’s Business Was Over One Millian In 1923 According to the annual report of County Auditor Martin Jaberg, Adams county expended $168,232.81 for regular expenses. ex< Insivt* of roads, bonds, bridges, hospital which have separate appropriation ami did a total ' business of over one million dollars j during the year 1923. The annual report will be published within a few days in the columns of this paper, so no attempt will be made to list the different items as shown therein. Under the head of miscellaneous the county received from fees and oth|er sources, exclusive of the taxes. ' $218,168.83 and expended $168,232.81. leaving a balance of $49,936.02. I’nder the head of miscellaneoue funds and appropriations, including the appropriations made by the different taxing units, in< luding.town. j city, school boards and townships in 1 the county, the sum of $1,359,085.62 I was paid in through taxes, or balances ■ on hands from last year and a total of $1,221.65237 was expended, inelud- ! ing the disliursemt nt of tax'-* among the different taxing units, including ' state tax. At the close of the year ; the county had a balance of $137,433 | .25 in all funds. Some Os The Items | Tlte county clerk turned in $2,571 | .72; auditor, $110.45; treasurer. $6.76 | .07; recorder. $2,390.56; and sheriff $441.11 to the county treasurer during I the year The sum of $1,413.79 was ■ paid Into the county treasury by the , superintendent of the county infirm ary. * During the year the sum of $7,608. 85 was paid Into the county treasury | by the superin'endent of the county hospital. The sum of $6,639.18 was i paid out for labor and nurses and an i other $6,459.56 tor coal and mainten ' auce, including the purchasing of new •<iuipm< n: and supplies needed in the hospital. This showing is considered very good. For new roads construct ed last year, the sum of $120,393.75 wa* expended For road bonds and Interest thereon the sum of $211,250.68 was expended. The state tax amount ed to $114,410.92. The report is very complete and those interested in the conduct of their county government will find the facts and figures very Interesting. ———-o- I ——— Mother Os Accountant C. B. Bales Is Dead C. B. Bales, one of the state accountants who recently examined the books and records of Adams county and who is now working tn Well* county, received word Sunday that Ids mother had died at her home In Newcastle. Mrs. Bales was an elderly lady who had bMB in failing health for n long time.

COOLIDGE NOT MOVED BY BOK PLAN FOR READE President Retains Stand He Took In His Message To Congress “PACT” JURY CHARGED Sen.’ McCormick Attacks Plan Today; China Approves The Plan (United P""«sc Service) Washington. Jan. B—(Special to. Daily Democrat) —The Bok pence award has not moved President. Coolidge from the stand he took in | his message to congress, it was said in his behalf at the white house today. When asked to comment on the peace plan, the white house spokesman said tile president had nothing o add to what he said in his message. In his message. Mr. Coolidge recommended favorable action by the senate on the Harding world court proposal and said emphatically that so far as the United States is concerned, the league of nations is a closed incident. The Bok plan combines American membership In the world court with co-operation with the league. Washington, Jan. S —(Special to Daily Democrat)-The Bok peace was awarded by a "pact” jury. Sensor McCormick. Illy republican, •barged today in a speech to the senBe denouncing the proposal. The 'ury selected to consider the suggestions for world peace were "almost without exception league of nations idherents." he said. Pekin. China. Jan. B—(Special to Daily Democrat I —China approves the Bok peace plan. Editorials in the Chinese and foreign press throughout the country declare the award will prove a history-making event. Farmer Commits Suicide Fort Wayne. Ind . Jan B—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Charles Mowery 54, farmer living near Poneto. Ind.. ■ommitted suh ide thia morning bv i .hooting himself through the head ■ vith a shotgun He was married and tad five children. Worry over flnanlai matters prompted the suicide. TO BUILD TWO ROADSINI924 ' Andrews And Carper Roads Ordered Constructed Bv Commissioners i 1 At least two macadam roads in Washington township will be ordered -onstructed this year, action of the board of county commissioner* Indi- , cated today. These two road* will ■>robabh ba the only two road* to be started this year In the county, all ■if the other township* being bonded beyond the two per cent limit fixed I In the new county highway road bill The two road* which are proposed are the James H. Andrew* and th* ■ Phlßp Carper road*. both west of Decatur. The latter I* a mile lona, while the Andrews road I* nearly two mileTh" petition* for the two road* will ' he printed 'hi* month and * hearing will he held at the February seaslon. If no objection* are filed against the road* and If the viewers caa make their report by the March session. the road* will be ordered sold land bids for their construction will be received at the April or May so* slon. Adam* county ha* between 735 and 760 miles of Improved macadam road and for years It has been one of th* foremost counties In the state In the I matter of new road construction. Although many farmers would like Io have now roads In the different townships It win lie impossible to COO struct them under the 3 mile road law for the reason that the townships are bonded for more than the twn per cent limit fixed In th* urw law. , A number of the read# ordered roMtnieted last year, namely the Zimmerman. the Harden and one or two others will be completed thia year.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, Januady, 8, 1924.

Kept Children Out Os School; Fined $lO Tobias Steffen, French township farmer, was fined $lO and costs by Judge Jesse ('. Sutton in circuit court this morning, when lie entered a plea of guilty to a charge of violation of the school attendance law. The charges against Steffen wen- filed byFrank Armantrout, county attendance officer, who alleged that the defendant had kept his son and daughter, who are under sixteen years of age, out of school. BILLIARD HALL OWNER IS FINED — Solon G. Farrer Pleads Guilty To Four Grand Jury Indictments Solon G. Farrer. proprietor of the Koh-I-Nor billiard hall and cigar store on South Second street, pleaded guilty to four grand jury indictments when arraigned before- Judge- Jesse C. Sutton in circuit court this morning. Three of the indictments charged Mr. Farrer with allowing minors to playpool. and the fourth charged him with selling c igarett* to minors. The court fined the defendant $.7 and costs in each of the first three cases and $25 and cost* in the fourth. Mr. Farrer was fined $5 and costs on an indictment charging hint with permitting minors to play pool on December 12, He paid all four fines today. Arrests have been mad" in fifteen of the sixteen indictment* returned by the grand jury last November. The warrant for the arrest in the remaining indictment has not been issued by the clerk of the court yet. The defendants named in thirteen of the indictments have entered plea* of guilty and have paid their fines, while those in the other two Indict- , ments have pleaded not guilty anti i their cases are pending. Those pc-n ding are the one against Fred Kohler Adam* county farmer residing near Berne, who i* charged with violation of the prohibition law, and the ofee against Melvin Hir*chy and Albert Kirc-hofer. two Berne young men. who are c barged with public intoxication. Jail Robbers Break Jail Spencer, Ind., Jan. B.—Three prisoners. who, according to Owen county official*, hud confessed to the rob bery of the State bank at Coal City . last October, sawed their way to liberty from the county jail early to-j 'lay. The men who are at large are Royal Dcmlclk, Denver Me.-k* and Willard Peterson. It was believed outside aid helped the men in their escape. A big hole was found In the outside w all of the I Jail after the escape. The robbery for whic h the men were held netted them $4,066 LARGE STOCK OF PRESENTS — K. Os C. Hall Well Stocked For Opening Os Bazaah This Evening Ths K. of ('. Hall Is in readiness for the opening of the five day baxasr nod Indoor fair which wilt occur thl* evening nt six o'eloc k. The hull I* stocked with presents and article* sufficient to oiterutr u *<»*! slued depertinent and grocery store. Th" fancy work display I* one of th* flu eat ever shown in the city and th" women will no doubt clamor to purI chase the many beautiful piece* of handmade work Sandwhh he*. coffee and cake will be served this evenII Ing at the lunch counter and those l ( «ho want to attend early can eat • their lunch at th • hall and then enjoy ' an evening of htn, The Bingo stand* ’ and booths will be in operation early ' In the evening and many useful pre ' sent* will be given away at the stands Tbr public I* invited to at J 1 t«ud the bazaar. '- Weather I '■ rl Fair tonight, slightly warmer. Wed i nesday fair In south; Increasing cloud fines* In north portion

AWAIT OUTCOME OF U.S. SUPPORT OF OBREGON NOW Government At Washington Watching Effect Os Policy In Revolution REBELS ARE DEFIANT Rebel Forces Attack U. S. Embargo On Arms And Ammunition (By A. L. Bradford i ■ tU. P Staff Correspondent) Washington. Jan. 8 The Washington government today awaited outcome of steps it has taken t'o support to the limit the Obregon government of Mexico against the De I.a Huerta revolutionists. The Hughes Mexican policy will stand or fall on the failure or success of D" l.a Huerta, it Is believed here. If Obregon wins. Hughes probably will be credited with a matter stroke in his support to the present government of Mexico. If De La Huerta wins, a crisis over affairs in the southern republic may arise. The embargo placed by President Coolidge on the private shipment of arms and ammunition to Mexico, which was admittedly directed against the De lui Huerta forces, was met with defiance in revolutionary circle* here today. Spokesmen for the revolutionists declared that not only would De I-a Huerta continue to get sufficient munitions of war. but predicted that the revolutionary forces would soon launch a major offensive to dislodge Obregon from power. The presidential proclamation declaring an embargo on the sending of armaments to Mexico expressly made provision for the sale by the American (toverrrmefit -nf war supplies to Obregon. The I’nited State* recently sold 5.060 rifle*. 5,060.000 rounds of ammunition and eight airplanes to Obregon and it is thought that more such material may be told if badly needed by the Mexican government Fancy scarfs, stripeel mottled or flowered, are one of the most favored type* of trimming tor the newest millinery. COMMISSIONERS ADJOURN TODAY End Two-day Session Which Was Filled With Much Business The county commissioner* con-' eluded their *e**lon today disposing of several important matter* during the last two day* The report of Albert Iteppert. Henry Dehner and Henry Lehrman. viewer* on the petition of Vul Snell and other* for the- opening and baa--14 lon of a road along the west bound- | ary line of the corporate limit* of the town of Monroe, was approved and the road ordered established Thl* road will ghe the town an outlet on the west and wilt connect the main road with the state road. No nbjec-tloo* were filed against the locs tlon aglnnst the (cm at lon of the road. The contract for the furnishing of bread at the county infirmary wa* swarded i« Miller's Bakery, tlo-lr price being eight cent* |»-r loaf. Thecontract for furnishing oil meal, cotton seed meal, clover seed and timothy seed to (he superintendent of the county Infirmary wa* awarded to the Burk Elevator company, the only bidder. * Jackson Day Speeches Will Be Broadcasted (United Press H-r’''-") Columbu*. Ohm. Jan. 8— (Special to Itally Democrat)- Final arrange nients were completed today for the Jackson day banquet here tonight at , whic h J*me* M ('ox. titular head of j tbs democratic- party, and Cordell i Hull, chairman of th* national com mtitre. ore expected to outline the party's presidential year program Th* principal addresses arv to be broadrusled by radtu.

To Solicit For Funds To Mark Harding Highway 1 For the purpose of marking the Harding Highway through this county, the Decatur Industrial association recently guaranteed payment of the; expense and Cal E. Peterson was appointed chairman of the committee to secure the fundi. It has been decided that business firms be asked to pay a small assessment to meet this expense and the committees will make their canvas in a few days. It's a worthy cause and you are asked to respond to their solicitation with a smile and a check. ELKS TO HOLD ' MANY EVENTS Local Lodge Plans Series Os Entertainments During The Winter At a recent-meeting of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, an interesting discussion was engaged in by various members relative to the best means of arousing interest and furnishing entertainment to all members of the loi al lodge. Realizing the need of promoting happiness and looking after the welfare of all. the lodgedecided to put on a series of entertainments and amusement* in the im mediate future. Details will be given through this paper from time to time. It is planned to give one dame each month and there will also be special music, card parties, home talent plays etc., and the co-operation only of all the member* is necessary to make the season a delightfully happy one. equal to that of any Elk lod-te in the country. and they are famed for such things. No financial benefit is an tlcipated. the movement being solely for the purpose of social advantages to the member* and their families. J. F. Arnold has been appointed general chairbman and has named the- fol lowing committees to assist him. Entertainment for regular meetings C. C. Schafer. Dr Hoy Ari hbold Harry Fritzinger and E. F. Gas*. Minstrel show. France f'onter. (’. C. Si hater. W. A. Klepper, J. (1. Niblick. L. A. Holthouse and Dr. E. O. ('overdale. Dance*. Fred Schurger. France Con (er. Raymond Harting and Bob Mes her*. Card*. Herman Ehinger. Matt Harris and (• N. Christen. The lust two committ-es will serve one month beginning January 15, and will be changed each month The other* <cre per" uwnt —■ ——— - Much Clothing Is Being Donated For Sufferer* . — Much clothing I* being donated by I member* of the- St. Maqr'a Catholic churc h for the sufferer* of Germany. •The clothing I* being stored In the ! Niblick building, corner of Monroe and Second street*, formerly the Old Adam* Count) Bank building, and will be whipped to New York sometime I next week and then went to G'-rmany. ' Clothing, both for men. women and clothing for liable* I* also desired The Innocent wttfferer* in Germany are no doubt suffering untold misery from cold and the- lac k of < lothing dur ing the cold winter month*, and the appeal* sent to till* county nrge the charitable people of America to a**ist In a cause of merry. Donation* from any perwon who wishes to give* 'lothins will be received. la-SVe your bundle nt the Niblli k bulldins and , It will be taken care of. — IB ■■■'■■ 'll HI Senate Favors Probe Os Chicago Grain Exchange Wachinuton. Jun * The senate to day adopted without dc-bnte flic* laidd rtumiution. directing the secretury of agriculture "to tnv<>*tlanto alleged manipulation* <m (he chlnian grain exchange, ■ — —o - ——— Leaders Play St. Marys Athletics Here Tnnight i The Dc<eatttr la-url«-r* ba*k<-ttinll • '■am will play the fast St M-rc *. ’ O)ito, Athletic* ut the new high *• Itool gyntnsKium thl* evening A prelim Insry game between two la<nl f'-atu-, 1 will a’srt nt 7 15 n'c |>» k Mid the big game at 8; 16. Two good eon’eal < are expected. i L. C. Waring made a buslnea* trip | to Fort Wayne thl* afternoon.

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START PROBE DE ELECTION OF SEN, MAYFIELD Special Committee In Senate Takes Up Investigation Today KLAN ISSUE CHARGED Influence Os K. K. K. In Election Included In Six Counts (U P. Staff f'orreapo"dent) Waichington. Jan. B—(Special to Da'ly Democrat* Influence of the Ktl Klttx Klan on the election of Senator Earl B. Mac Held, of Texas, was Included among the six counts upon which hi* expulsion was naked when a subcommittee begun investigation of charges, that Mayfield's election was irregular. Tlie head and former high officials of the Texas klan will be suminon- d immediately as witnesses, it was learred. Washington. Jan. R —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Senatorial mvesti•ration of the selection of Senator Earle B. Mayfield. Texas democrat, gets under way today. A special committee of five —three republicans and two democrats — meets to map out the inquiry. Attorneys for Mayfield and George E. B. Pedrty. who i« contesting the ♦ lection and promising an expose of the K. K. K.. are present. Klan and anti-klan forces have •creparing evidence for weeks and 'heir representatives will sit in on •lie hearing*. Edward Y. Clarke, former imperial wizard of the klan, will have a -•epresentative present and may appear himaelf. the United Press learns “I nromi*e an abcolutely unbiased ■end fair hearing," Senator Spencer. Missouri, republican, chairman as the special investigating committee, said. Mayfield is represented by W. F. Sumbriimin. Kuiikum City, and Staser Hangar, Fort Worth. Texas. Peddy is represented by Luther Nickels ami Scott Woodward The committee which will make Spent er. Greene of Vermont, and he- inquiry is conspoeed of Senator* Erne-t. Kentucky, republican*: and Xing. I tah and Neely, West Virginia. democrats. Peddy contested Mavfield'* election •>n the ground that the Texas law* wen- violated both in the amount of money spent and because Peddy's •lame wa* kept off the ballot bv ihmbh of t'ourt action. Fire Department Has First Alarm Os Year The fire department answered It* first alarm of the ne w year shortly before I o'clcuk thl* afternoon, when they were called to extinguish a roeef fire *t the* borne of William Smith, on South Thirteenth sreet. A hoi" alMcut four fr"t square wa* burned In the roof The lire started from a spark falling from the chimney. The alarm today was the first one* turned In since* November 28 und the second one. since the- disastrous fire nt th" Beaver* * Frybacfc turuiture »U>r»' la*t September 10 First National Bank Election Held Today The elect lon of ■ board of director* of lite First Niitiiui.il Rank of tht» city WII* being held today The lion oia-m-d nt 9 n'<lock this morning and wa* Io close ut 3'36 pm Follow Ing the counting nf bullot*. the hoard of director* w-n* tr> meet und elect the nine'r< for 1921. o ————— ♦ CONGRESS TODAY « ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ (United Pres* Ser '-") Senate I Senafecr Cnpelund speaks on tax re-duet 'on Ij Agriculture committee continue* I heatings on Nnrrl* hum murk "ting , I hill. >| Mavtleld Investlgutlcm open*. House Routine btislne** Military affairs committee meet* to • appoint sub-e-ommfttec to consider | Muscle Shoal*.