Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 77, Decatur, Adams County, 29 March 1924 — Page 1

Volume XXII- Number 77.

WIND AND RAIN CAUSE GREAT DAMAGE

[NEWT BROWN ON STAND IN M’CR A Y TRIAL Says Governor Withheld Certificates Os Denosit Os Board’s Funds CHECK IS REFUSED $50,000 Check Given By Governor To Board Refused At The Bank Pres* Rta* Corre*nnnd*M > fodiananolis. Mar. 29 (Special to Daily Democrat) A story of r<'P«atiil unsuccessful effort to obtain from Governor MrCrav certificates of <tc|M>sit for Indiana Iwtanl of agricultural funds which the prosecution contends was meant lor denosit in McC.rav’s hank at Kentland, was told bv I. Newt Borwn former secretary Ircnstircr of the hoard in his testimony today at lh< trial of McCrnv on charges of larceny an<l cinbcxihment. In connection with Brown’s tcsl'inonv (he slate succeeded in introducing in evidence a note said Io have been given to the Imard of agriculture by McCray as collateral for some of the hoard's money. In another Indictment p<n<!ing in criminal court McCray is charted with forging this particular note. The nr*,.- hoars the name of A E. Herriman A Co. brown said a check for $50,900 to the agricultural board by the governor was presented for payment at a hash »n July 23. but that It was refa«*d because the bank said the gov»rtmr had insufficient funds to meet 11. A day or two later Brown «a!d that Harry Moberly and Thoma* Grant, other member* of the board of agriculture. talked to McCray about the eheck and demanded certificates of •ItosU for the money. "I said we would like to have some arrangement for retting the money." Brown testified "I told the governor we were anxious to get the certificates of deposit. He told us he had them at home and would bring them down in the .norning" Brown said the next morning ho and Grant went to the governor’s •dflM l and asked for the certificates. Instead of giving the certificates MeCmv handed them notes. "hid you make anv investigation t« ascertain whether these collateral rotes were good*" Brown was asked. Brown said he had made the Inveatlntlon but he waa not permitted to •*«lfy as to what be found out. Brown said the governor Insisted the notes were "Just as good as cortitrates <>f deposit,” "We talked with McCray about the oi-rtiflcate, several times after that »nd he always promised to get the rcrtlllcates." Inman then showed Brown a note. Brown testified the note was In Mefn»v'a handwriting. He said It wa* B »* «rs the notes that McCray had ***** the board a* security. After repeated objection by the de- '"»«■ Inman succeeded in introduc. ‘is notes as evidence. It was a note , t"r It coo payable to Warren T. Mef,»y and was signed with the name ** A E. Herriman A Co." and en***d by McCray. ————o-I-«Follctte Is Better H’nlted Prana Service) w »»hlngton. March M -Henator o Follette, 11l with'pnuemonla. spent ’ " iw ' n rt«ble night and bls rondl- ** this morning wan satisfactory." . Physicians reported nt tfi;oo • clock — 0 Radio Station Changed ‘U’Hed Press Berries) Jldcago, March w „ nß4)to broadn‘"ln* •‘•‘ton WJAZ. heretofore ’*ratc| as the Zenith Edg< « ate, fl^ r " station, will ho changed offer- '' ,n «t«ht m station WON. opor h l’ ‘he Chicago Tribune

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Miss Ruth Vizard Has Serious Operation Today Miss Huth Vizard, a teacher in the Riley schools in this city, was operated on at one o’clock this afternoon, for appendicitis, ut the Adams Counity Memorial hospital. Dr. Duemllng, I 1 1 of Fort Wayne, performed th,- operation which was a very serious one,l . a large stone being removed. Mi ■ ‘ Vizard had been ill since Monday, hut I continued to teach .until Wednesday when her condition forced her to qtrit. Her condition this afternoon was ns good as could be expected but quite serious. COUNTY FIELD’ DAY APRIL 19 Plans Comnlete For Annual ! 11. S. Athletic And Literary Contests ‘i 1 1 Final arrangements have been made 1 I for the annual Adams county field . | day and oratorical contest, which * j will In- held in this city on Saturday. “ April 19. Providing the weather is I i disagreeable on April 19. the meet ' will be postponed until the oilowing Monday. 1 ' All h’gh schools in the county will I be- permitted to enter the- althetic and • I'literary contests- Judges have been * selected for the contests and Clyde * Hendricks, principal of the Monroe ' high school, has been appointed chairman in charge- of the athletic I contests. Paul W. Linton, principal * 'of Decatur high school, will have ‘ i charge of the literary contests I The- track and .field meet will In I elude the following events: 100-yd. 'dash; 220 yB, da Hi: haH-mifo ran; | mile run: high jump: running broad •Jump: pole vault: and shot put. The ' l meet will be held at Bellmont park. ', in the afternoon. In the evening the literary and I music events will be held in the high I school auditorium. The contests will I Include orations; readings; piano 'solos; violin solos; vocal solos; cor ’ net solos; and la,lles quartet. All contestants must be eligible ’ ' with respect to scholarship. A large , ' banner will be awarded for the highIMt point total In each division. A I small banner will be awarded to the ! winner In each event and printed, I I silk ribbon will be awarded to con 1 ! teatanta winning first, second and • I third places in each event. ' The meet was held In Decatur last; ' vear and proved to be very popular., Decatur high school wnn the track, and field meet while the honors In the literary and music contests were J | very evenly divided. o , County Y. M. C. A. At Kendallville Fails Kendallville. Mar. 29 — (United Press I—lac kof ability to raise suffl i dent funds by popular subscription has practically eliminated the onlv. County Y. M C. A. In Indiana. For sW year* a conntv *Y' has been functioning In Noble county. Recently J C. Brunck. who has been i the county secretary, resigned to accept a position tn extension V. M C. A. work at South Bend. Since hl* absence the county has been without a secretary and at several recent I meeting* the executive hoard ba* discussed ways and mean* to raise* - th* budget of IS.oon —. I 0 "■ — Eleven Buildinjn At Portland Ordered Razed Portland. March 29 —According to word received from the office of the state fire marshal today, contalte Inga report on the recent inspection rs fire traps snd old frame buildings mad t tn thin city bv two representative* of the fire marshal'* offer th" removal n f elevon frame buildings and repair* on four structure*. I* I ordered Fire Chief Irvin wa. noil--1 fied thia morning of the actlpn. It waa stated at the fire marshal a office, although he said h» hud not received such word Into today II will be the duty of th" fire chief who Instigated the Inspection here, io notify the owner* of structure* to dismantle same.

NEW CHURCH TO BE DEDICATED SUNDAY — \ * 1 Il iHlln ■ ■ .iV IJ ME * I • 1 l i i L n k ♦ Il ‘ ’ ZION REFORMED CHURCH Beautiful new church of the Zion Reformed church c mgregation which will be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies Bunday. Post dedicatory services will contin le each evening during the week up to and including Friday. April 4th. The large dome over the center of the church which throw* in a shower of light through the beautiful art glu**. the windows, choir loft, the arrangem -nt of the class and study rooms and main auditorium and the completeness of the basement which contains a rest room, kitchen and Sunday school room are some of the feature* of the modern church building. The church is located at the corner fit Third and Jackson streets, with f"e!?Tran< es*on burn atreMs, as shown above. The entire cost of the edifice. fi.',n.MN«. *n> donated bv members of the congregation Work on the construction of the chur.h was started In May. 1923. and the corner stone was laid August 12. 1923. and the building dedicated Sunday. March 30th. 1924. The church ha* a metnberahip of 216 and Rev. Il R. Elliker has b-<-n pastor of the congregation sin e February. 1921.

RICHMOND H.S. BHILDING BURNS One Entire Wing Destroyed Causing Damage Estimated At $200.(10(1 H'ntted Pre** Servlcel Richmond. Ind . I Mar. 29 ; (Special ! io Daily Democrat i—Fire believed to ( have been started by lightning dur i inn the neverr storm early today destroyed a section of the Morton high school het* with damage estimated at S2OO ono. Several Bremen were injured by falling debris and glass while tightIng the 1 hlaae. The superintemlent'* office, nine c'latß room*, the vocational director*, office and the high school printing plant were located In the wing which waa de*troyed. The Wing wa* built thirty year* I neo. and wn« added to 12 years ago The new portion* of the building were aavtd. The portion swept hy ( Arc wa* completely gutted. Only th* walla were left aland Ing. ■■^Matssw^aaawoww^we^^^* - “ ' *“• A Detroit mnn I* the tallest aoldter In the Vnited State* army. He l« ahl feet, alt and one-half Inch** tall. PAY FINE FOR KILLING A FOX " Animal Killed In .lav ( ounty Wolf Hunt Turns Out To Be A Eox Portland. March 29 — Cheater Ptye. Jay countv farmer paid a fine of! 115.7 S In the eoart of Squire A. 0. Ixtwl* Friday afternoon on a charge of killing a so» out of aeaaon. growing nut the alaylng of a (o« in the recent wolf hunt, northwest of here The charge wa* hied by John Bravy. dep uty Mate game warden, following hl* visit to Rryani tn investigate concerning the so« which ha* been held there, since Saturday of laat week. The minimum fin* wa* given.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, March 29, 1921.

' FEATURES ON PAGE THREE On page 3 of this issue will be found a corrected and complete program of the services marking the dedication of the nrw Zion Re formed chureh in this city Sunday. A brief history of the congregation, together with pictures of the bulldjng and finance committees, pastors and other items of interest to the congregation and to the readers of this paper will be found In this issue. The dedication ceremonies will begin at ten o'clock Sunday morning. There will be services In the afternoon and evening and also each evening of the week up to and including. Friday. April 4th. A souvenir program of interest to the congregation and their friends will be i issuedSALE OF BANNED MAGAZINES ENDS Local Dealers Remove Publications Erom Display And Cancel Orders Chief of Police Jne) Revnohl* stat.■<l tmlay that Imai magaxine dealer* have dlscontinned the <*al" of those publications Included In the list of twenty-two magnsine* classed a* In dost ent literature and banned by an , order Issued by IT. 8 Msh. attorney i general of Indiana, fast week. The ! stock on hand* ha* been taken off die plav and will be sent bark to the I publisher* at <>n«e. All order* for fu fur* Issues of those puhlicatlm* have ; been cancelled also. Th" dealer* here were quick to comply with Attorney .'ieneral te’sh's order. Almngt evnry part of the whale ha* j , a commercial value. Weather Cloudy tonight; rain north portion, possibly turning to snow; colder; much colder south portion Bunday: generally fair, except probably snow in extreme north portion; much cold er. strong southwest. shifting to northwest.

NEW EVIDENCE IN "VOTE BRIBE" • Prominent Men In Last Republican Convention May Be Called IBy Paul R. Mallon i (t’nlted Press Htaff Correspondent I Washington. March 2'< New etl deme has come to Senator Thomas J. Walsh concerning the "million-dol-lar vote bribe." story of Al Jennytgs. two gun politician from the west. If confirmation of the Information now in Walsh's hand* I* received, a subpoena for two or three prominent men who knew of development* at ' the last republican national conven- ‘ thin will be issued today. Jennlngd charged on the witnes* i stand that the late Jake Haman told him of a million dollar deal to elect President Harding, whereby Hanion ’ wag tn get th» secretaryship of inter- ‘ tor and lense the government oil i lands to private interests. • i Will Hay*, who was charged by j Jenning* with setting I3SJW of the I million, also will go on the stand next week to Ire questioned regarding his i (Continued on Pag* Five) SUES BANK TO OBTAIN BONDS Geneva Bunk Made Defendant In Suit Eor sl,I I 000 Eiled Here Judgment for 11.000 I* demanded In j a still filed In the circuit court »galn«t I the Farmer*' and Merchants' fttat* bank nf Geneva by Archie II Hardtson. The plaintiff allege* that the bank holds certain bonds belonging to him and deposited In the hank, and ths, th* bank refuse* to turn th* bond* over to him. The law firm of Smith * Geake. of Fort Wayne hs* been retained by the plaintiff. in the complaint, Mr Hardison Mate* that In April. I*l9. he deposit (Continued on Pag* Fits)

Berne Girl Wins In County Latin Contest Miss Huth Speicher, of the Herne , high school, was one of the winners | in the Sophomore Latin contest in this county, held last Saturday. Miss I Speicher and Miss Doris Peters, of Decatur high school, who was a winner in the county contest also, will represent Adams county in the District Sophomore contest to be held at Muncie April 5. SAYS DAUGHERTY WAS IN BIG PLOT Charged With Being In On Bosh Magneto Ileal; Picking Successor t t’nited Pre** Service) Washington. Ml rrli 29. Captain IL. Scaife former department of justice department of investigator today charged before the senate investigating committee that former attorney general Daugherty was connected with a plot to defraud the government in the Bosch Magneto case. Scaife said that T. B. Felder law partner of Dougherty and attorney for the Poach magneto company had assured him "the attorney general had agreed to cooperate with u*.’’ Felder attempte,! to buy him off Scaife charged because he had dug up evidence concerning the Bosch ’ case which, he said was never » ( prosecuted by the jtisthe departj ment. Felder offerer! him $10,1)00 ( Scaife said. f "I pever did get the details of the I deal because J lefused to go into It". I Scaife said. "I know it was plan to steal S4.fiM.OM or $5.000,0,Hf more form the government. (By A. L. Bradford) < t’nited Press Staff Correspondent) • Washington. March 29. - President Coolidge today is looking for an attorney general that, through sheer force of public confidence, will pro tect the jtistlee department against ’ further crithlsm. He has several --roiiiinent lawyer* under consideration. but none of them has yet been given any -pedal preference toward final selection. Hav|ng dismissed Daugherty under • sensational circumstance*. Mr. Tool- • idge will select a man to he the h--ad of the department who will measure 1 up In every way to the position, the 1 president’* adviser* believe. Here are some of those mention,*!: Former Senator William B. Kenyon. 1 of lowa, judge of the t’nited State* • court, who recently declined Presf- ’ dent Coolidge’s offer for the post <rf *’ secretary of the navy. It is under stood he would accept appointment ’ as attorney general 1 Secretary of State Hughes, who ha* ‘ been the president's principal l»gal 1 adviser during the oil lease and Daugherty investigation to the dep-tt’l- - ment or Justice It I* considered doubtful that Hughe*, ranking m*m f tier of the cabinet, would accept the • appointment on* cabinet member • today (old the I'nltod Pre** there • would be no cabinet transfer to fill th* department of Justice post. Senator Borah, of Idaho, one of th* leader* In the »<-nate effort to for,* Daugherty out of th* cabinet. I* ana-«ld,-red a possibility. Heretofore Borah baa given the impression that 1 h.< would not accept the post, hm i - H day he refused to dl*cus* the question except to *ay he would not comment uni*** the post I* tender*,! to him James M Rech', solleltor general ' „f the I'nltcd Btatea. who now I* acting attorney general. Alexander J. Groesbeck, governor nf Michigan, who la represented ns. being open tn the appointment. Make Anpronriation For Air Mail Service ” trailed Pres* Hervlcel Washington. March 2»—-Th* Pont Office appinprlatlnn hill containing »n Bcm of 12.7M.M0 for a day and night air mall service from coast to coast was finally passel hy both house* of congn-M today.

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RIVERS RISING RAPIDLY; EIGHT PEOPLE KILLED Tornadoes Take Eight Lives And Do Great Damage In Southwest MANY ARE INJURED Wahash River Near Flood * Stage At Bluffton; Local Rivers Rising BULLETIN The rainfall of yesterday afternoon and last nitfht i-)e:»snr, <l 1.82 inches. The Wabash river al Bluffton is nearing flood stage it being at 11.2 feet at noon today. Reports from Terre llti'de state that the Wabash river at that place will reach bood stage al noon tomorrow. The St. Marys and Wabash rivers in Adams county are rising ra|>idlv. although no immediate danger of flood is seen. C.onsid,-rable damage has been done by the high winds which have prevailed Imlay. Indianapolis, Mar. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) One man was seriously injured and score* of telephone and electric light poles were blown down by a high wind which swept Indianapolis todayExtra poUf-emen were drafted to prote, t pedestrians from fallen wires. Francis Burke, was struck by a fall'ng bill board and m-ricusly injured . Th,- family of Thomas Dransfield * narrowly escaped drowning in water* ‘ I which inundated low land* along th-' - White river. Police rescued them in r a row tmat. ( Kansas City. March 29. —A tornad-. I sweeping across southern Kanwa*. . Oklahoma and into Texas killed at , least eight persons; injure,! nearly 1.I oik) and caused property damage I amounting to approximately Sr,M.MO. r * Heaviest loss was reported at Shawno. . | Okla., where eight were killed by the I' wind storm which swept a path one block wide and four block* long ~ through the residential district of the town Two hundred homes were destroyed. Other communities hit by the storm , which followed the first day of springl_ Ilk,- weather Included: f Noble. Oklahoma--Two hurt Crisfield, Kansas —One hurt, sevI ersl houses levelled. Elk Falls. Kansas— Several house* H blown down. None hurt. I * Vernon. Kansas —Paar hurt. 2 « I housej, blown down I Wire communication wa« disruptI * e<| throughout the section hit by the storm. Mu- li livestock was reported ' killed. ’ BCIJ.ETIN Shawnee. Okla.. March 29—Two national mtnrd companies were on duty today assisting In relief work and clearing debris left by the tornado which struck Bhawnee Friday. Eight ar* known dead; sixteen are In hospital* and seventy-five suffered minor Injurie* from the storm Building* In a district of four square bhu ks wer* destroyed. Omaha. Neb.. March 29— High winds, snow and falling temperatures i were re|M>rted throughout Nebraaht, today. No damage waa reported Com- * initnlcatfon was nnlmpatrad. The winds were believed to be off shoots from the tornado which swept the southwest. Bt'LLF.TIN Cape Girardeau. Mo.. March 29 - J Ope woman was killed, her husband j wa» badly injured, a score of house* ' i were unroofed and the city hall was set ou Hre hy lightning during a toruado late yesterdav, according to a , he, k up tmlay. Mr*. Edward Steger was killed and her husband crushed under rafters > of their home, which, located on a bill i In the north part of town, was blown down.