Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 178, Decatur, Adams County, 26 July 1924 — Page 1

Volume XXII. Number 178.

CHARGE EFFORT TO INTIMIDATE JUDGE

(Oil, BRANCH PUNS TO SIFT graft charges - Determined To Gag Graft Talk Regarding Highwav Commission ■ i becomes aggressor Proposes Tot on' ict Or Acquit Responsible Offi- - ( rials By .Jury 1 “ I Indianapolis. July 26.— Determined , to gag graft talk by establishing guilt', or Innocence of irregularities charged [. by the state board of accounts in a ( report of the equipment division of’, the state highway commission. Governor Branch today took the bull , by the horns in an attempt to remove I the taint of suspicion. Assuming the role of aggressor in , the'probe of the commission’s tangled affairs, the government summon-,, ed Marion County Prosecutor Will-*, iam Remy to the offices today and out , lined his plan to sift the graft charges to the bottom. , Realizing the political significance of mention of the word ‘’graft” the , governor proposes to convict or acquit i responsible state officials and former officials before a Jury. Initial steps in his drive to clarify i the atmosphere of its distasteful taint' were taken late yesterday in a letter to Remy launching the investigation. i “The entire resources of the state’ of Indiana will be placed at the dis-’ posal of the Marion county grand Jury ’ if you so desire.” the governor told Remy Immediate action was another high light of his note. “If any law has been violated those guilty should be punished and if there has been no violation of law those who are officially associated with the report of the state board of accounts are entitled to exoneration." the governor stated. Decision to place the charges before Remy and the grand jury was' made at conference between the commission and Branch. The governor made the suggestion It had announced previous to the conference that the commission was to explain tthe report, or offer rebuttal to its charges. Chief among the alleged discrepancies is over payment of approximately BM.IMIO state funds to O. F. Schlen-’ sker. Indianapolis, second hand dealer in a deal he made with the com-j mission. This money was promptly repaid on its discovery and the hooks balance. when the report of the accounts board examiners was made public. ♦- State Line Road To Be Finished By September!.") The Improvement of the TeepleBrown rooad on the state line be'ween Adatws county and Van Wert county, r>hj 0 wi |] completed hy September 15, John H. Myers, of on, Ohio the contractor, hns assured the commissioners of Adams cnnnty and Van Wert county. Mr. fers stated that the construction work has been held up first by dea > of the bonds and second by tinavorable weather. The contract was ' ' In August. 1922. So far the road as »en graded, the sewers finish'd and stone put on for distance of nne-half mile. ♦ Indians Waiting Here For Government Checks Elk 1 ’® Und,n « Elk " *n<J "Sitting memhe h ” ain " x ,nrtlan trlbn - an *> ‘hX n?± r ban '' " h ° — todav it Wi ' r<s ’'•’•alned here were *bat the Indians >’ay€heek B n a g nd On it ,hHr "Pokesman „ r ' ‘ a not receivei i hem ’ hat they ha<l weeks , «“«cks for nine tnont Paid'ts” blat,,<l th “* n ”‘ S° v * rn *eok Tt t"' * en < * o,,ar ” ouch per to l>e mor \ bl * Chl *‘ fß arp reported Brp btM udf. 00 rear ’ o,d - ThPy th > rp,- . .. n ian " and come from Uti(, " s >n North Dakota.

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Are Not Sorry Nathan Leopold And Richard Loeb. Murderers Os Robert ! Franks. Say They Are Not I Sorry For Themselves And Want No One To Be Sorry For Them. (United Press Service) Chicago, July 26 —The nonchalant and often gay attitued of Nathan Leopold and Richard Ix>eb. In the face of a possible sentence to death, is not a pose; It’s just a plain index of their feelings, they explained to reporters. ‘I don’t want any one to feel sorry for me. and I do not feel sorry for myself,” Leopold. “I did it; got myself into this jam; I am not remorseful because the deed is done. We mak> life what it is; I’ve made mine and it’s up to me to get myself out of the fix. I feel sorry for my father and brothers, but none for myself.” Loeb sumed his own case up in substantially the same manner. "I laugh because I am like the spectators in court,” he said. "When something funny comes up, I laugh with the rest of them. When something interesting comes up. I become interested, hen thing are dule. I’m bored. "I’m in a jam and there is no use squawking. What will happen to me. wil happen, and that’s all there is to Jt." NINE HELD FOR ATTACK ON GIRL Woman Admits Leading Mob That Tarred And Feathered Girl (United Press Service) Frederick. Md., July 26 —(Special ito Daily Democrat)—Shaken hy her experience, her face and body bear- . Ing evidence of mistreatment at the i hands of an infuriated group of men i and at least one woman. 21 year old j Dorothy Grandon was sheltered at , the home of James Whinp. a farmer Jiving near Middletown today, while, her assailants, who applied a coat of tar and feathers, were held for the grand jury in bonds of 12.000 each. | Whipp fought his way through a mob which was attempting to punish i Miss Grandon for her alleged attentions to a married man of the county. l and despite threa’s that he would re-' ' reive “the same dose”, succeeded, (Cnntinnerf on nnep thiw) FIRE DESTROYS A LARGE BARN Spark From Threshing Engine Starts Fire On Levi Moser Farm A large frame barn on the Levi Moser farm, two miles northwest of Berne. wa H destroyed by fire Thursday forenoon. The fire was caused by a spark from a steam threshing engine, which first ignited a straw stack near the barn and then spread to the ham. Contents of the barn, which were destroyed also, included a crop of new hay. a few implements, wheat and oats. Insurance carried on the barn amounted to from SBBO to |l,000 and the contents were insured for a small amount. The threshing crew had just completed threshing thirty acres of wheat on the Moser farm and had coupled the engine to the separator, preparatory to moving the outfit to the Noah lx>hman farm. Ilarve Moser, a son of I-evi Moser, saw the flames In the new straw stack as he returned from town where he had taken a load of grain. The fire was small at that time hut the wind funned It until it spread rapidly and it was impossible I for the men to extinguish the blaze. In a few seconds the barn caught fire and was soon a roaring furnace. A granary located 75 feet east of the I barn, caught fire and wag destroyed. A cattle shed attached to the west side of the barn was destroyed, also. (Continued On Page Four)

PLANS ALREADY UNDER WAY FOR FAIR NEXT YEAR Northern Indiana Fair Os 1924 Passes Into History Last Night FAIR WAS A SUCCESS Although Attendance Smaller Than Usual Management Is Satisfied With the extra big display of fireworks last night, the 1924 Northern Indiana day and night Fair became part of the history of the county. While the attendance this year did not equal the attendance of fqrtner years, due to the present unsettled conditions and the backward season. -Mr. Isenbarger stated that he was very well satisfied with the success under the existing circumstances and that plans and arrangements were already under way for a bigger and better exhibition for next year. The attendance on the grounds and at the races yesterday was exceptionally good for the the last day and the crowd in the evening equalled any night attendance during the week The pyrotechinc display was more elaborate than any of the previous displays and excelled them in the number of variety of pieces. The manage, ment received many compliments and praises on their selection of this feature of the entertainment, and also on the free act nut on bv the Bill Penny Wild West Rodeo. While in several of the display departments. the number of entries was not as great as in former years, the class od quality of the exhibits was unexcel'ed. In at least one department, the poultry department, it has been decided that next year this will b® divided into two divisions, one for the county exhibits, and one for the outside or foreign exhibits. This will remove the necessity of the smaller and less experienced poulirv rai."‘r from hav'ng to compete against the larger and ziore expert raisers and I will undoubtedly incite more intere t in this department among the local poultry fanciers. The art department I this year was better than ever from ! a standpoint of variety and quality of exhibits, and the superintendents, Mrs. Fred Linn and Mrs. Cleo Linn, were highly complimented by the management on their untiring efforts to make this department so successful. The races were thoroughly enjoy--led and w«r« handled in a highly satisfactory manner by Col. Ca u key despite the fact that a number of green horses participated and made the starter's position an exceedingly difficult one to handle. Taken as a whole, the 1924 Northern Indiana Fair was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the many thousaands of people who attended and participated, ami Mr. Isenbarger and his assistants are to be praised in the efforts they have put forth and their efficient manner of handling the exhibition under the difficulties with which they were confronted this season and ft Is to be hoped that next year’s fair will be carried out under more favorable conditions. ■ n New Pmnrictor Os Hotel Dining Room Elmer Hendon. a veteran chef who has worked In a number of large hotels In the country, has taken over the dining room In the Murray Hotel Mr. Henson has heen in thel hote business for 26 years, serving as cook chef and pastry chef. He has worked in the Sinton hotel, Cincinnati; Antlers hotel, Colorado Springs; Eastman hotel. Hot Springs, and the West Baden Springs hotel, West Baden. Mrs. Henson has been a caterer for several years In the south. Mr. and Mrs. Henson will cater especially to banquet! and parties, large or small at all times. o Mr. and Mrs. Fred Humphrey, of Bluffton, attended the fair here yesterday.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, July 26, 1924.

TELLS HER STORY A f kif II ■ • ELIZABETH SATTLER This photo shows Elizabeth Sattler, maid in the Leopold home, who on the stand Thursday, July 24, identified t|je ransom note ’typewriter used by Leopold aftid Loeb, con fessed murderers. INJURIES FATAL TO TRAFFIC COP Celina Man Dies Os Injuries Suffered When Motorcycle Skidded Celina. Ohio, July 26—Michael Schoch, 37. Mercer county speed cop died at the Otis hospital here at 10;30 o’clock Friday morning, death being due to gas gangreen which developed following injuries received in an accident while Mr. Schoch was chasing a speeding automobile last Sunday. Mr. Schoch’s left leg was amputated in an operation performed Thursday. The officer arrested four men near Fort Recovery Sunday afternoon. One of the men, Wiliam Klaus of Fort Wayne, was not satisfied with the fine handed him by 'Squire W. T. Irelan and he came out of the court room murmuring. He jumped into his car and dashed past Mr. Schoch, who was preparing to return to Ce(Continued On Page Four) EXCURSION TO BE HELD AUG. 21 Date Announced For Annual M. E. Sunday School Excursion To Toledo Thursday, August' 21, is the date which has heen selected for the annual Methodist Sunday School ekcursion to Walbridge Park, Toledo, Ohio. The excursion train will leave Decatur over the Clover Leaf route of the Nickle Plate al 6 a. m.. The fare for the round trip will be th> small sum of 11.50 for adults and 75c for children. The train will stop at Pleas ant Mills and Willshire to receive passengers. The public is invited to take part in the excursion. The train will stop at Walbridge Park, which Is one of the prettiest and most interesting parks in the middle west. There are many now amusements at the park this year and several new animals in the park zoo. New buildings have been erected at the park. also. Several hundred people make this trip each year and it is expected tha* the usual large crowd will go this j.-ar Although the excursion is given tinder tit* auspices of the Methodist Sunday School, people of all denomination are invited to Join In the trip. Weather Indiana: Fair tonight and probably Sunday; warmer Sunday and in extreme north portion tonight.

DRIVER PLANS TO PRIVE CAR FOR 120 HOURS — “Daredevil” Seeley Passes Through Decatur On Endurance Run NO STOPS ALLOWED Handcuffed To Steering Wheel: Takes Fuel And Food On Fly Chained and strapped to the wheel of a ten-thousand mile used Essex Six. which he plans to drive throughout Northern Indiana for five continuous days and night with no stops for sleep, rest. gas. oil, water or food, ’ Dare-devil” Seeley, known as the “Cowboy Samsom" movie stunt actor and hero of hundred of tussles with bucking bronchos and snorting steers who have "bit the dust" after being thrown sprawling by the herclean cowboy, arrived in Decatur shortly after 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. A curious crowd of spectators gathered around Seeley and his Essex while he hesitated in this cityfor a few minutes, all the, time keeping his car moving .first forward and then backward Seeley also report ed to Chief of Police Joel Reynolds who in turn reported to the Chief of Police at Fort Wavne. Test of Endurance The unusual feat, literally a five day and night battle against sleep and rest-is being undertaken by Seeley ae a test of his own rugged strength and in an effort to win a purse of $2,000.00 from Chester G. Scheffer, Fort Wayne Hudson and Essex Distributor who took up the big fellow’s challeng -> that he could break down a sealed Essex Six in I five days and nights cf continous rounding over Indiana highways. Just before he retired last night for a comf<|Ttable night’s sleep until n -xt Thursday when his unusual drive is schedule to end Seelev said “I’ll do ■it and do it easily." "I’m twenty five I vears of age. have never used intoxicants smoke hut little and have lived my entire life on the plains and >n the sadd'e — in other words I’ve taken care of my elf," I want to prove that any man who does look out for his physical welfare can do things that tjie average business man who grinds away day after day at his desk in a never ending "endurance run" after the Almighty Dollar, night consider impossible.” Will Be Thoroughly Checked At Seeley’s reouest, arrangements were made with Captqin of Police Wnt. Zwick at Fort Wavne Police Headquarters, who handcuffed the driver at the start, to have him report in to the Desk Sergeant on duty at night time, at regular intervals and to Patrolman on their various beats throughout the city. By day. observing all local and State traffic ordinances he will be methodically cover Ing n route laid out for him which braces ten counties some odd fifty Northern Indiana eitie- and towns. By night when traffic is light and in the small hours of the morning when he will have the busy arteries of Ft. ■ Wayne’s avenues of commerce to him • self, he will tour the city streets. Seclev will get gas. oil and water for his car on the fly. II > will be through Decatur at least once each day during his effort to break the world's driving endurance record which Is 119 hours. Seeley expects to drive for 120 continuous hours. From here Seeley drove to Bluffton from Bluffton his route took him to Huntington. CHICAGO GRAIN CLOSE > - Wheat: July sl.36' a ; Sept $1.35'4: Dec. $1.38. Corn: July $1 091,1: Sept. $1.06; Dec. 95%c. Gats; July 55c; Sept. 49%c; Dec. 51%c. £ O— — Tr«aaur«s Worth While. There are treasures laid up In the heart —treasures of charity, piety, temperance and soberness. These treas- ' ures u mail takes with him beyond ■ death, when he leaves the world.— Buddhist Scripture.

Teach Employes Public Service Commission Mandates Union Traction Company To Institute School Os Instructions For All Employes In Train Service Os Company. ' '■nite.l P--j.sk staff C tt-r,i,. nt) Ind anapolis. Ju-y 26 -(Special to Daily Democrat )-,The public service commission today mandated tile Union Traction company operating interuiban lines throughout the state to institute a school of instruction for all employes in the train service. The school shall acquaint employes with the rules and regulations of handling trains. The company is required in the mandate to make a written report each thirty days for twelve months of the progress of the school. | The order is the result of investigation of the Shank siding wreck fa-t of here June 12 in which one passenger lost his arm and two employes were injured. | The company was held entirely responsible for tlie wreck in allowing weeds to grow along the rails obscuring the view of the crew. WILL RECEIVE BIOS AUGUST 12 Garage To Be Built By City Soon: Swimming Pool Is Discussed —— —_ I B’ds for the construction of a garage at the Water Works plant will be received by the city council on August 12th. members of the council decided in a committee meeting held last evening. The garage wifi be erected south of the spiay pond, facing Park street. The plans call for a building 24 hy 8') feet to bo constructed out of either brick or tile block. The build’ing will house the service trucks, coal trucks and road equipment owned by the city of Decatur and will make it possible to store those articles which the city now has stored at the city hall. The councilmen also discussed suggestions for the proposed swimming pool and much interest was shown bv all concerned. It was suggested that the councilmen and other interested citizens \Rsit a number of nearby cities where thev have municipal I Continued on Page Three I REV. LINDHORST I DIED YESTERDAY Pastor Os Immanuel Lutheran Church, Os Union Tow nship. Is Dead The Rev. J. H. Lindhorst, ago 52 years, pastor of the Immanuel Uutheran church in Union township died at his home at 6 o’clock Friday evening. Death was due to carcinoma. folowing an illness of several weeks. Rev Lindhorst was liorn in Hanover. Germany. March 21. 1872. Hi' came to America in 1887 and soon : afterwards entered Concordia College i in Fort Wayne. H- was graduated < from the Springfield S*‘minary. at t Springfield, Illinois, In 1891. The < same year ho was ordained a minister t at Reynolds. White’ county. Indiana i whore he served faithfully for 28 | years. He then received the call to > the Immanuel congregation in Union township. Adams county, January 11. 1923. I In August. 1897, Rev Lindhorst was married to Bertha L. Bennhoff, of Cleveland. Ohio. To this union were horn five children, namely. Alma. Irma. Vera. Ixithar and Walter. The widow and the five children. In addition to three brothers and manV other relatives and friends survive. Funeral services will lie held from the Immanuel Lutheran church at |2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The I Rev. Moeller of Decatur, will preach (Continued On Page Four)

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ATTORNEY FOR DEFENSE MAKES BOLD CHARGES Darrow Says He Does Not Intend To Place Defendants On Stand COURT IS ADJOURNED Hearing Os Leopold And Loeb Will Be Resumed At 10 A.M. Monday Criminal Court Room, Chicago, July 26.—Charges of "attempted intimidation of Justice John R. Caverly” by a state witness was made today by Chief Defense Attorney Clarence Darrow at the judicial hearing of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold for the murder of Robert Franks. After more than an hour of merciless cross-examination of Sergeant James J. Gcrtland, Darrow suddenly shot at him this question: “Don’t you know that this story of yours of a friendly judge is a pure fabrication given for lhe purnose of intimidating this court?” "No. it is not," Cortland replied. During his testimony yesterday, Gortland stijd that during one of his conversations with Leopold, the de- ! fendant bad said, among other things, that he felt if he was brought before a friendly judge he would get off with life imprisonment. The examination by the defense represents the first serious effort to break a link in the state’s chain of evidence. With his leonine head hanging forward on stooped shoulders. Darrow pounded at Gortland’s testimony. Again and again he took him over the ground covered in the officer’s investigation and brought out lhe fact that considerable of the testimony ho gave had not been written clown at the time of the conversation, hut had been dug from the officer’s memory. Darrow demanded Gortland’s official report and found it did not contain a reference to a “friendly judge." Darrow also brought out that not until two days ago had Gortland mentioned this phase of Nathan’s al’eged remark to State’s Attorney Crowe. Gartland said, however, that he bffd n>< jtionc <1 the in. id nt to fellow oft’i j cent and newspaper reporters. Gortland admitted, however, that he ( did not write down lhe incident at the time of the alleged occurrence, but made a notation on it later from memory. I Attorney Darrow for the defense was asked after ajournment whether , he intended to put Loeb and Leopold, or either of them, on the stand to eontrovorse Sergeant Gortland’s testimony regarding the "friendly Judge conversation. Darrow replied. “I certainly have no such intentions.” The court recessed at ll.'t>s until Monday at 10 a in — —o — —' Three Members Os Tourist Party Killed Coliinibus. Neh., July 26—Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Johnson, Seattle, and their daughter. Vera It. Johnson, members of a tourist party were killed when their automobile was struck hy an eastbound Union Pacific passenger train near here Inte yestertiay. The three victims were hurled fifty feet in the air by the train which was running fifty miles an hour. Trainmen said Johnson apparently tried to beat the train to the crossing Ten Miners Killed By Explosion In Pennsylvania Gates, Pa.. July 26- (Special to , Dally Democrat ) —Ton miners were killed In an explosion at the Gates I mine of the H. C. Frick Coal comI pany last night. The bodies were recoveted today. The cause of the explosion has not been deteimined. One hundreil and twenty men were in the mine at the itime of the explosion.