Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 112, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1924 — Page 1

Volume XXII. Number 112

SIX ITALIANS HANG FOR ONE MURDER TODAY I’av Supreme Penalty I’or Murder Os One Man At Amite, Louisiana MANY WITNESSES Thousands Os Spectators Held Back From Gallows By State Militia Amite, La.. May 9— Six Italians two suffering from wounds inflicted from suicide attempts, were hanged In the jail yard of ihis little Louisiana town today. Stab wounds were gapping in the breasts of two of the prisoners as they- were escorted to the gallows. Another was unconscious from terror and was carried to the scaffold. He never knew he was being hanged. In each instance physicians said death was instantaneous and the men’s necks had been broken. Amite, l.’t., May 9 —As the clock in the Amite courthouse tower tolled twelve, the death march of six Italians sentenced to hang for the murder of Dallas Calntes. began. An unidentified hangman, wearing a mask which was simply a square of black silk cloth .with two slits cut out for eves and a lagged hole throtfh whldh his sakutv mustache protruder, took his position at the "chopping block" with a keen bladed nx- to sever the rope which springs traps of two gallons sending two men to their death simultaneously. Seven official witness took chairs In the small walled enclosure around the scaffolds. Thor Included two ftnctors. two civilians and three newspaner men. collapse and had been unconscious tng thousands was held bark hv two companies of militiamen standing shoulder to shoulder behind n most filled with four feet of water. Two priests took positions beside x'ntale Deamore and feona. the first of the six to co to the gallows PI ins were changed nt the last minute when Joseph Roechlo was not Included in the first two to be hanged Dnechlo was in a complete state of OdlaiMe and had lu-en unconscious for several hours. Dcamore was sinning “Nohodv knows, noliodv seems to cnre,” ns he nrlests led him toward the scaffold, l—ona walked bravely shouting: “Good bve, good bye. evervone " The nooses were quickly adjusted. The only sound was ths nnmbled prayers of the priest. As Dcnmore shouted "I am going tn heaven.” the hangman’s nxe rose and fell, flashing In the sunshine The traps were sprung and the two men went to Instant d-ath with broken necks at 19:01. The hangman ran In terror from the scene, hiding from all eyes In the kitchen of the jail until the bodies could .be cut down and the second paid brought on. While waiting the paasag' of twenty minutes required by lxm«lana (Continued on pagn (wo)

TRIAL OF GEORGE FETTERS JONE 2 Youth To Be Tried For Murder Os Rockford, Ohio, Farmer (Spc< Jal To Imlly Democrat) ('•linn. 0.. Moy S—Oorg* Fetter*, of thl* city. on* of th* sou» voting m<n indl<t<M by th* Mercer <ou”ty grand jury fnr th* murder of M. Mover farmer. residing near Rockford, Ohio, will to on trial In roninton Idea* court here on June 1. Attorney Ray Vonnger, of thin city, will defend >onn« Fetter*. Oeorg.- Fetters in r*porti'd to hn*r *onfe*s*d to the authorities that hr flrrd th* shot that blind Moyer Th* other th res Indicted for th* murder nr* Jnmes and f»t«k Fetter* md Jnw Hmehrr Th* murder nc«ur*«l nn th* night of Annum 21. IMI. in n Inn* leading to th* Moyer home. All four youth* pleaded not guilty *hm arraigMd In rnurt Wednesday afternoon.

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Ft. Wayne lias Smallpox Epidemic In Schools (United Press Service) Fori Wayne, Ind., May 9.—Pupils of Franklin school are being vaccinated today as a result of an order of the board of health that they must show vaccination to gain admission to classes, It was discovered a pupil was suffering from smallpox. Pupils of Jefferson school were vaccinated Thursday. There are 18 reported c,ase s of smallpox in this city, according to the board of health. WARNINGGIVEN BY FIRE CHIEF I Threatens Prosecution Unless Motorists Ston Following Truck A warning was issued today by Fire Chief Amos Fisher, that unless auto-!, middle drivers stopped following the fire truck to the fires nnd then park- 1 ing their cars within a few feet of the scene of the fire, prosecution will fol-1 1 low. There Is a city ordinance which forbids an automobile or other vehicle from following the city fire truck at a distance of less than 300 feet or to park within 300 feet of the 1 scene of the fire. Yesterday when the fire alarm was sounded and the truck started out to ( the John Ireland residence, on North Ninth street, a number of automobiles followed close behind the truck and when the truck stoppe,] the automo-' biles were parked around on all sides of the truck. It was not necessary to throw water on the fire, but the filemen stated that it would have been impossible for the truck to get out of the Jam. without damage- to other cars and a loss of time. The practice must stop. Chief Fisher stated. The names of several of the automobile- drivers were secured yesterday and Mr. E’ishor stn'ed that prosecution would follow If the- automobile owners di<| not stop trying to beat the- truck to the- scene of the fire and then park all around it. The fire- at the Ireland residence' started in a little clothes closet and Mr. Ireland had. put our the fire with water before- any serious damage- was done. The firemen used the chemicals. A few clothes were linme-d and the loss wax estimated at about *2.1. The origin of the- fire is unknown, but

some think that a match might have been dropped in the closet. The point waa broughtout that when • the new pumper outfit la in use that it will i>e necessary for the big truck to ro to the scene of the fire and then drive to the hydrant nearby to connect the hose. If other automobiles are parked near the truck serious damage will result and a loss of time may cause a serious fire lona. a i - W. J. Burns Resigns • ’ette-t Press Sir"’ Cor-espoodent» Wtitihintfion. Mtiv 9 (Six cinl ! hr Dtiily Democrat) William ’ I. Bums, chief of lite bureau of ' investigation of the «ici»arlmenl ( <»f justice resigned today efl’eclive immediately. Burns in sending his resig- ' nation to Attorney Gcncrttl Stone, who accepted it. s;ti«l he 1 <!<•«• red to quit his port because of ill-health. Mrs. Mel Butler Ih Improved This Afternoon Mrs. Mel Butler. 243 North Fifth ( street, who has been seriously 111 for the last two or three days, was re ported an considerably Improved this afternoon, although her condition remain* serious Mrs Buller la suffer Ins from abdominal complication* which developed during an attack of the LaOrlppe. It was stated this afterwon that hopes for her recovery were much strengthened. Precinct Committeemen Meet Saturday Morning •■■■■mum The precinct committeemen will meet Saturday morning tn perfect their organlsallun and to elect a county chairman <<>r both parties Daniel Tyndall, present democratic chairman, who succeeded J. Fred Fruchta, Is unopposed for the place, The republican*' have ■ real scrap on for th* chairmanship. John H Pctnraon. incumbent, b-lng a candldate again, and l» opposed by L. A (iruham Both candidates claim « mnloritv of lbs votes and the election will nu doubt be one of great interest.

RUSH WORK ON NEW BARN AT | COUNTY FARM Commissioners Plan To Receive Bids And Let Contract On May 20th COST NOT ESTIMATED Plans For Two New Bridges Adopted; Coal Contracts Awarded Today Blds will bo received on Tuesday, May 20th. by the- county com missloners for the construction of a barn. 40 by 120 feet, to be erected at the County Infirmary farm, replacing the big barn which was destroyed by fire cm May Ist. As an indlspenslide necessity exists for the Immediate erection of the ham, the usual 30 clays notice to bidders will not be given. However, throe publication of tlie notice to bidders will [be given between now and May 20th. Specifications were adopted for the barn and a pencil drawing was preparoel by Chris Bucher. The barn will be 18 feet to the beginning of the roof and 38 feet from the- base to I the cone of the roof. The- roof will be of the balloon type. No estimate was made as to the cost of the construction. Stalls and pens for the horses and live- stock will he built In the barn. Bridges Are Ordered 1 The plans and specifications for the Moser bridge in Kirkland township, and the Hanni bridge In Waleash township were adopted and June 3rd set as the day on which blds would be received. The- Moser bridge Is of the skew stylo and one of the abutments hns lee-en heen washed out. In order to make It more practical the commissioners ordered that the bridge be constructed aquare with the highway. crossing the Jacob llelh-r land, which land "Mr. Heller agreed to give in making the change. Coal Contracts Awarded Zimmerman and Carper secured the contract for furnishing 100 tons of White Ash. four Inc h lump coal at the Court House and three cars of White Ash coal at the County Infirmary nt »r-. 40 per ton. They also secured the contract for furnishing

(Continued on Page Three) CONVENTION TO BE INTERESTING Democrats To Pick State Ticket In June; Republicans On May 21st Indications are that the democratic state convention, which will be held at Indianapolis. June 3rd and 4th. will tie interesting, exciting and everything desired by those who get a i thrill out of those important event* of * campaign year. With the vote for the eight candidates for governor greatlly divided and with no one receiving a majority of the entire vote, the delegate* will decide who the i nominee I* to be and In addition will I name the state ticket, making their I jobs even more Importnnt than usual INo doubt, n large number from here will attend the convention. I Delegate* as selected In the recent primary were: Martin Moeachberger. John Felty. Vance Mattox. Amo* ts>wton. John llollenbacher. W If. Hettinger. J H Heller. J W Tyndull. C. N. Christen. J. W. Visard an<l Wesley Neuenschwander. In this county the vote for governor was In favor of Mr. Crittenherger with Dr. McCulloch second and Mr. Durgun third While the delegate* are unlstrurtetl they will probably xole for Mr. Crittenherger on the first ballot If he Is a candidate before the convention. The platform will nl n be of Interest and the week of June 2nd will lw interesting. The republican delegate* who will attend the state coavetlon May 21*4 ami 22nd »re: Avon Burk. Dr. Marry Jone*. Otis Hocker. It K Hollinger. Sherman Kunkle. C. D. Teeple and Adam Miller While th* delegate* will not have anything to say about the selection of a candidate for governor they will take tbelr part In naming candidates* for other offices and the adoption of a platform.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, May 9, 1924.

COOTIES WIN FIGHT Chicago, May 9 —George Shanks, owner of two warehouses here, went Into the courts today to compel the government to take hack Its cooties or pay |ti,999 damages. In June of 1919, Shanks leased his warehouses to the government the agreement calling on lite government to keep the property in good repair. The- least expired In 1921 and since- then Shanks charged he has heen fighting a/losing battle against cooties. The cooties. Shanks charges, were planted when the government stored clothing from France in the buildings.

MOTHERS GUESTS OF ROTARY BLUR Club Held One Os Finest Meetings In Its History Last Night One of the finest meetings in the history of the Decatur notary club was held last evening, when the local Rotarians entertained their mothers and mothers-in-law. The program was given In keeping with "Mother’s Day.” which will be oleeerveel throughout the- nation next Sunday. Beautiful sentiment existed during the me-eting and due honor and respect was paid to the dear mothers. French Ouinn. delivered a loving tribute to the mothers and to motherhood In general. His address was beautiful. Mrs. Quinn was also an invited guest. Mrs. Don Tyndall sang n number of old fashioned heartsongs, including. "Smilin' Thru.” nnd "Mother O' Mine, and the Rotarians joined in hy singing n number of songs In keeping with the occnssion Mrs. Avon Burk and Elmer Kampe. presided at the piano. Words of greeting wore extended to the mother by Henry Heller, president of the club, and hy Avon Burk, chairman of the entertainment committee. Nenrlv half of the Rotarians had their mothers at the meeting nnd where it was impossible- for them to bring their own mother or their wife’s mother, a few brought some-one- else's mother. Mr. Quinn's tribute to Mother Mr. Quinn began his address hv paying a loving tribute to the mothers, stating that words failed to express the real love one had for his mother In nart he said:

"Reverently from the lips of all men should the name of mother always come. Man Ilves because the mother suffered for him the very pangs of death. He thrives because she fed him the strength of her body. It matters not how weakened or frail that body may have been. She has tolled and sacrificed that her child mnv have an equal chance with other*. She has labored with Infinite patience that the education of her child might enoble him. She ha* prayed without ceasing that the resource* of Divine I.ove might guide and protect and that everlasting life should reward her off spring. Everything that a man ha* he can owe to hl* mother, Man Inherits from hl* mother everything that can make him great and nothing to which he can owe hl* downfall A father may turn from hl* child, brother and sister may be hl« hitter enemies. husband* mat desert their wive*, but a mother's love endure* through all and to th« end, FxtlnmtiKh the love of the mother and man would perish from the face nf the earth. Holmes said: "fdtve droop*, youth fade*, the leave* of friendship fall, a mother * love out Ilves them all.” An old Spanish proverb says "An ounce of mother I* worth a pound of clergv." •‘The unalterable fidelity. th» boundless affection the m*rv*lnusne»« the mother love la the richest heritage of Heavenly favor heque*te<l tn a suffering world and that love, so nearly approaching the divine. I* in this world of struggling materiality the 'holiest thing alive." “I’pon every Rotarv st and* hl In emblaxntied "He profits most who serve* bent" *nd “Service before trnntimiert on tv.tr- three) ——■ - - Weather Cloudv tonight and Saturday: prob ably tain Somewhat coldw.

SENATE HITS i SNAG IN TAX BILL PROGRAM Senator Norhack Proposes Farm Relief As Amendment To Tax Bill HOPE TO VOTE SOON Farm Bloc Threatens To Act If Tax Bill Is Not Disposed Os Soon |e!'tslt«-,l Press Stuff Correspondent) Wnsh'ngton, May 9 (Special to Daily Democrat) Blunging along toward an almost certain vote on the tax bill today the senate- struck a I snag when Senator Norbeck. S. Dak., announced he would offer the Me- ' Nary-Haugen farm relief hill as an amendment to the measure. Norbeck said he- was convinced the only way to get action on the hill nt this session was to tack it on the tax bill. Washington, May 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Under threat of fire- action from the farm blox, the senate is hastening to conclude its new tax bill. Both republican and democratic leaders hopeel that the measure might be- finally passed before adjournment tonight The- farm bloe- threatened to introduce farm relief measures as amendment's if leaders do pot quickly get the tax bill out of the way. About twenty Individual amend meats remain to be- acted upon anel then the final flurry will come when Meme of the provisions already adopteel will be re-discussed under parliamentary requirements. As the hill stands today It Is a complete democratic measure. The democrats re-wrote the- bill from start to flsFsh on the fleeor. just as predicted when the measure was reported out of the finane-e committee with the Mellon rates three weeks ago. The provision fe»r a 25 per cent reduction on Income- taxes for 1923. payable this year, remains in the bill nnd us there is nee edijection to It from any quarter, It undoubtedly will become ihtrt of thy, law.

COUNTYK.OFP. LODGES TO MEET County Meeting To Be Held At Berne Tuesday Evening; Contests Knights of Pythla* lodge* in Adam* county will hold a meeting at Berne next Tuesday evening. There will Ire contest* In the ritualistic work of the lodge. Prlxe* will be awarded to those who deliver the work in the best manner. There are three Knights of Pythias lodge* in the county, located at Berne. Geneva and Decatur. The district deputy. William Murquart. of Bluffton, will be present at the Berne meeting II O. Knoff. Well* county deputy, and 25 or 30 members of the Bluffton lodge are planning to attend. al«o. Roy Mitinmu and John It Parr'sh were chosen to represent the Decatur lodge In the ritualistic contest. In a preliminary contest held last night Each will r-ontest In a certain part of the ritual Carl Fisher, the county deputy, will have charge of the meet Ing Tm-sdny night. On June *. a dl»trlct meeting of the Knights nf Pythla* will be held In Ft. Wayne Th" local lodge I* planning to send a large delegation to the meeting. iff ■■■■ - Two Killed In Wreck Peru. Ind. May •—Two men were killed here when a W*b*«h freight train Jumped the tra<k near here last night, piling seventeen loaded freight car* In the ditch. Joseph Sell. W. of Peru, a brake, man. and Charlo B Loveless, of Van dalla. 111. were crushed to death in the wreckage. C. F, Klrke. 34. of Vandalia, and Robert Manuel. 23. ad dress unknown, were Injured Klrke and Loveless were returning home from a "bumming trip" ncros* the country.

Triple Execution Held At Eddyville, Ky., Today et'rilteit Press Stuff t'orrexnnnilent) Eddyville. Ky.. Muy 9 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —Three men were electrocuted here today In the- first triple execution ever staged here. Frank Thomas. 71, whose- case was to the supreme court to save him from the chair, was the- first to die. Thomas was convicted of the murder of Lee Ahregust In Ixniisville. Charles A. Mille-r. a negro, slayer of twe> railroael guards, was the- second tee go to the chair, followed by George Wele-k, Louisville, convicted of tin- murder of William Delke. SACRED CONCERT ATM, E. CHURCH Choir From Simpson M. E. Church, Ft. Wayne, To Sing Here Sunday A sae-ceel concert will be given at the Fiart Methodist church Sunday afternoon, nt 3 o'clock, hy the choir of the Simpson Methodist church, of Fort Wayne. This organization, under the leuelership of Professor B. C. English, has become very proficient The choir frequently gives concerts to the entire satisfaction of those whose privilege it is to hear them. The choir comes to Decatur with the request of a return service, which will be rendered by Mrs. Dan Tyndall, who will sing at the Simpson church in the near future. This choir Is worthy of recognition and it is hoped that a large audience will be present for the concert. The public is cordially invited to attend. Following Is the program which will bo given: Hymn, by congregation. Invocation, by Dr. V. S A. Bridge, a "He Was Dispised." Gabriel, b. “O, Sacred Heed,” by Gabriel. Mr. Miller. Mr. Vance and the choir. "The One Hundredth Psalm.” Hahn, by Miss Vera Powell “In The Cross of Christ I Glory." Herbert, by Messrs. Baumgartner. Bly. Wa terson and Parch. "At Calvary." Brown, by Jftrs. R. I). Dibble. "I Will Life I’p Mine Eyes.” Weaver. hv Choir. Offertory "lx*ad Kindly Light.” Dudley Buck, liy cho'r. "In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions," McDermott. by Mrs. Hugh Kump. "O. That I Had Wings.” Williams, liy the choir. “My Strength Is In Thy Might.” Sanderson, by Mrs. Geyer and Mr. English. ‘The Prayer Perfect." Stenson, by Mesdames Dibble. Price. Norris and Geyer "Great and Wonderful." Bpoler. by the choir. Benediction. II 49 Imi II EXT K A I

Indianapolis. May !i—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Judge Anderson, in Federal court this afternoon, held former Governor McCray, a bankrupt. Anderson approved a report ot i Referee Sheridan, holding McCray's principal occupation was not farming and that McCray was insolvent. U. S. Fivers Are Still Stranded In Alaska United pre»« ttrrvlcet t'rodovs. Alaska. Msy S Lieut*. Ijowell smith, le-igh Wade und Urik Nelson, flying around the world, who were unable to take away from Natan 1 Island of Atka, for Chteagooff, Island t of Attu. yesterdav, were hop ng for » favorable weather today. i The search for Major Frederick I Martin, commander of the flight, |< missing now for nine day*. I* rout Inn I Ing in the Behring *ea and on the 1t Alaskan (wninusla but n« word of I him or hl* mechanician, Hergeant h Alv* Harvey ha* been received |i —2 French Flyer Near* Japan Calcutta. May •—(•pedal to Dally Democrat I -Flying eastward. Lieut Pstb-tler D'Olsy. French airman, left I Calcutta today for Bangkok The aviator took off at 6 40 a m on what i I will tie one of the last legs of hi* I [ Hight from Parts to Japan Bangkok I la 1.450 kilometers distant and D'Oiay ' -aid he might stop nt Akyab. <3O ktt- * ometters from her*.

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LOW CANDIDATES MAY WITHDRAW FROM CONTEST Expect Few To Withdraw From Democratic (Gubernatorial Race M’CULLOCH PLEASED Political Leaders Revamp Campaign Plans Following Primary it'nllcil Press Stuff Correspondent) Indianapolis, Mtiy 9 (Special 110 Daily Democrat) — Rumor that some of the democratic cantlidales who ran low in the primary vote would withdraw from the convention fight were current in political circles today. I'nablc Io gain an accurate check as yet on their delegates, leaders in the primary nice were making no claims. Al McCulloch’s headquarters, however, an air of optimism prevailed and confidence was expressed that Dr. McCulloch would be nominated early in the balloting. McCulloch supporters claimed a majority of delegates. Any of four cand'jdates in the field need only th« support of one of the three highest in the list to put him over. More enthusiastic men declared ho will go into the convention with a clear majority of the delegates including big blocks of delegates of the eighth and twelfth district. Word today from Mayor Durgen of Ijtfuyette. second man in the democratic race, was to the effect that Durgen was not disposed to make any trades or deals and that he would ba ; in the fight us long as his name was before the convention

Crtltenbergcr headquarter* were confident they would control enough delegates to put up a stiff tight. Whether Senator Cravens would (tattle In the convention for the nomination was a question today. Some of hl* follower* claim he will make a determined effort to gain supnort while other* were doubtful a* to the position he would take. It appeared today that the convention balloting would develop Into a three cornered fight between Met uikwh. Durgen and Cravens bidding for the support from one of the other tamps The vote with «lx precinct* in Marion county still missing shortly after noon Rave Jackson 222.*41T Shank S3.Tl®: Toner. M.I4KI* Bush. 22.127: Davis. *JM; Dulberger. 2.4*4. Democratic governorship: McCulloch. •3.002: Durgun. M.M#: Cravens. 43.4M: Holt. 37.421: Crlttenbergcr. M.224: Batt. lO.S'JO; Priest. 7.1*2: Risk, 3.974. Prmidency: Coolidge. 322 834; Johnson. <2.040 Indianapolis. Ind . May * —Out of the wreckage left in the path of Tuesday's primary election. Indiana politicleal leader today were starting to reIContloued on page three)

LEASE HOTEL DINING ROOM Mr. And Mrs. W. J. Stone, Ft. Wayne, Take Chant* At Slurray Hotel Mr. und Mr* J W Htonr of Fort Wnyn* egpert chet* and dinning room manager*. hat* l.*a»*d th* dinning room tn the Hotel Moray and started io serve meals today. Mr. anti Mr*. |>|rk Hoffman, who hare lieen condu. tins the dinning room, will !*•»• shortly for Miami. Florida, where they will .-nanae In lm*ineas. Mr Hton* Its* had *l« yearn «• perieara with th* J 11. Murphy railmad eating houses. and |>* also employed by th* Van Nny Inter-state railroad eating houses on the Illinois Central route Heginnlng today he will serve a bn sine** men'* lunch from 11:1b tn 1 o'el.e k and a regular dinner from 6:1» io 1M in the evening*. A club bmabfaat will also be served A apm-lal chlcb.-n dinner will lie servsd on Monday*. Mr hi on* jleaaerl the dlnlnng mom privileges i from ban W M*rrv .owner of th* f Hotel, and stale* that h* will aerre . a. «o<»d a meal a* Is posslM* for the money.