Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 191, Decatur, Adams County, 13 August 1925 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

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ittSTURWOMAN ends LIFE BY WINKING ACID bstS-F Wednesday Night ILL HEALTH BLAMED Death Occurs About 10:30 O’clock; Poison Taken About 8:00 P. M. Mrs . Edna M. Hart, ago 47. wife of Milton Hart. comm!ttu4-*uicide at the girt home on South Eighth street, in , ‘ c ity last night. She was thought \ havP become deapondent over Hl i Mitb and sickness, which she had ' .ndured for several months. Mrs. i „ t .ued about 10:30 o'clock after i drinking carbolic add. which she had I nrc liased yesterday afternoon. I Mr and Mrs. Hart, who are mem- ■ of the Baptist church were preuring to go to prayer meeting last Lt when Mrs. Hart suggested that ' J ))lir t go alone because she wasn’t deling well. He attended the services udon returning home about 9 o’clock i covered his wife unconscious. A [gnician was sumoned, but the poin had circulated through her system Udsbe died at about 10:30 o’clock. It , believed that Mrs. Hart drank the ! Jgffishortly after her husband starttd to prayer meeting. ) Mrs. Hart was confined in the ' Ata? County Memorial hospital last [ iiil and had been in ill health for 1 iw> time. She has always been a I jflotad Christian woman and until I het recent despondency she had been a active housewife. [ Edus M Shelley Hart was born in i Paulding county, Ohio, February 9, ISIS She was educated in Ohio and i early in her life she- married Milton Mir They have lived in this city for core than six years« To this union born seven childreq, j,WQ..pf Irtom preceded the mother in death. Mile living are Harvey Hart. Fort i Wayne; Gilmond, Clifton, Hope and itaeißond. of this city Irene and Ineath [jweded the mother in death. Besides tie busband and children, foyr brother and one sister are living. They ire Frank Shelley, Ernest Shel.ey, Joe Shelley, Henry Shelly and Mrs. Lily [Meister. Mrs. Hart's parents preced- ■ her in death several years ago. ) The deceased was a devoted memher of the Baptist church in this city, iftneral services will be held Saturby morning at ten o'clock front the Baptist church- The Reverend Whitetali will be In charge. Burial will take iplace at Clark's Hill cemetery, nine 'lllrs northeast of the eity. > o I!ES AT HOME IN HUNTINGTON William Swygert, Former Adams County Resident, Dies Last Night William Swygert. 71, until recently 1 resilient of Adams county, died at Huntington last night. Death was due h Infirmities and complications. The fcceased was bom and lived almost to entire life in this county. He was ”11 known in this city. Mr. Swygert was the son of Jerry W Mary Swygert. He was educated ® this county and followed the pro•«sion of his father as a firmer, fte deceased is survived by the foltoing brothers and sisters: Elzy ’ygert, Geneva; Polly Gaunt, De•“w; and Niahala Price, Scott, O. sone. Hanley, of Laketon, Ind., •“<1 Burley, of Huntington, and one ”fiter, Alma Bell, of Alma, Michand seven grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held from ’Calvary Evangelical church, of ‘J’ 1 the deceased was a member, afternoon at two o'clock. . nal w ‘" ta ße place at the ceme“ear that church. B °y Falls 17 Feet To Anient Pavement; Lives ma., Aug. 13—Falling sevtd. feet ,r om the roof of his home >, uuff ement pavement - Emery Gross ’red a slight concussion of the Wa . B out of dan B er today

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WILLIAM c. BOYDEN Swampscott. Mass. — william C Boyden, prominent Chicago attorney, was mentioned Tuesday, Aug. 11, by callers at White Court as a poss.’b.c selection for the ambassadorship to Japan to fill the vacancy Jjpft by the sudden death of Edgar A. Bancroft. This vacancy on account of the delicate nature of the question arising between the two countries, is one o the most puzzling problems now facing the administration. While numerous names have been submitted to the President it was said officially at White Court that no final selection has been made. Another name which has been ment’oned recently for the post is that oi who was solicitor general for a time Wiliam M Bu.lit. St. Louis attorney, under President Taft. twomen W~ IN AUTO WRECK Two Cars Collide On State Road; R. L. Harris And J. W: Rice Tnlnrcrf R. L. Harris, of Hicksville, Ohio, who has the contract for paving the Decatur-Fort Wayne road, was painfully injured, and J. W. Rice, proprietor of the Murray hotel in this city, was less seriously hurt, when the Ford coupe driven by Mr. Harris collided with a large touring car driven by Robert Chronister, of southwest of this city, on state road No. 21, one mile south of this city, about 6;00 o’clock Wednesday evening. The occupants of the Chronister ear, consisting of four men. were not injured Mr. Harris' injuries consisted of a cut on his left wrist, which required eight stitches to close, bruises across his chest and numerous other smaller cuts and bruises. Mr. Rice suffered a wrenched back, a cut on the forehead and several bruises. Mr. Harris and Mr. Rice were returning from Bluffton, traveling north on the state road. Mr. Chronister was driving west on the Winchester street road which intersects the state road one mile south of the city. When he reached the intersection. Mr. Chronister turned his car south onto the state road. As he did so, he drove his car directly into the path of Mr. Harris' car, it is said. Tall corn in the field on the corner prevented the drivers from seeing the cars, until too late to prevent an accident. Mr. Harris’ car struck the other car in the left side. Mr. Harris was hurled against the steering wheel, which was snapped off. and his left wrist struck broken glass. Mr. Rice was thrown against the windshield and his head broke the glass. Mr. Harris' car was badly damaged, but the other car was not damaged much, with the exception of crushed fenders and running board. o All Evidence Presented In Scott Divorce Trial Alpena, Mich. Aug. 13 — Presentation of testimony in the Scott divorce trial ended at noon today and a recess was taken to allow counsel for both sides to prepare briefs Mrs. Edna James Scott wife or Frank D. Scott Representative, of Michigan was the last witness. She made denial of all charges of misbehavior made by her husband who is seeking a divorce. Mrs. Scott who j was on the stand for a moment was preceded by her husband and Mrs. James Kennedy. Scott denied charges of misbehavior made by his wife in cross petition.

BIG MERCER GF COAL INTERESTS BEING PROPOSED Consolidation Affects Fields In West Virginia And Kentucky $500,000,000 MERGER Purpose Is To Minimize Labor And Economic Troubles In Industry Lexington, Ky„ Aug. 13.— (United Press.) — A $500,000,000 merger of West Virginia and Kentucky coal interests "to minimize labor and economic troubles,” is proposed in questionnaires sent to operators by J. E. Johnson, secretary of the Coal Operators Exchange, it was learneu today. The fields covered by the proposed consolidation have a combined annual output of 150.000,000 tons and include ’ the Harlan, Hazard and Big Sandy districts in Kentucky and the Tacker, i Logan, Williamson, Pocahontas, Kan- ’ awha. Winding Gulf, and Tug River interests in West Virginia. Johnson announced the preliminary plans were formulated in New York and that the referendum may be completed by Saturday night. General ratification was expected, he said. — o Much Os Rector Estate Taken By Inheritance Tax Indianaipolis, Ind.. Aug. 13 —(United Press-.—William Harrison, of the inheritance tax committee of the national tax association announced today that nearly half of the $2,300,000 willed to DePaw University by the late Edward Rector, of Chicago, will be paid in inheritance tax. Harrison said double levies of the states of Illinois and Michigan on the _ total sum. leaving $1,324,800 for the University, according to calculations he has made. The double levy is due to the fact that Rector, a resident of Illinois, left most of his estate in stock in the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, a Michigan film, Harrison pointed out. —; Turks Occupy Persian Territory, Report Says London, Aug. 13. —(United Press) —An unconfirmed central News dispatch from Constantinople today said that a Turkish detachment had crossthe frontier and occupied Persian territory- Persia was reported to have sent a protest against this s< non to the Angora regime. Details were lacking. . o — ; MG CRAY WANTS TO PAY DEBTS Former Governor Seeks Chance To Recoup His Losses,Petition Shows Washington, Aug- 13 —A chance to get out of prison amt pay uack lib. debts, is all that Former Governoi Warren T. McCray of Indiana. asKed in his plea for a pardon, presented to Attorney General Sargent, it learned today. The delegation of friends v.sented McCray's case here made plain they would be satisfied with parole or commutatioi of sentence in case a full pardon is denied by the president. The first consideration is to get McCray out of jail, although their purpose could be better served if citizenship were restored to the former governor it was said. McCray believes he can recoup his losses in ten years although he would be working under handicap unless a pardon is granted. Remission of the SIO,OOO fine imposed is sought so that he can start with a clean slate. Attorney Sargent has asked District Attorney Ward of Indianapolis for a report on the case setting forth opinions of former District Attorney Homer Elliot, Judge Anderson the trial judge and other persons Intimate j with the case, . Weather Indiana— Generally fair tonight and Friday; somewhat cooler tonight.

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VOLCANO IS ACTIVE Population Os Fruitful Island Os Santorin In Panic As Old Volcano Resumes Its Eruptions. lam don. Aug. 13.—A volcano on the Fruitful Islam! of Santorin, according to the Exchange Telegraph's Athens correspondent, has become active after being dormant since 1866. The population, in panic, is evacuating the region. The eruptions are now In their third <lay. Earthquake shocks at Smyrna ten days ago are believed by experts to have been the procurser of volcanic activity. Santorin lies in the cyclades group of islands off the mainland of Greece. It is a small Island with vineyards. o LOCAL CITIZENS ENDORSE DRIVE Decatur Men Approve Os Work Being Done By The Salvation Army The Salvation Army drive for the Home Service fund, which opened here today, has been indorsed by many prominent Decatur citizens. The good work being done by tne salvation Army is recognized by men who are leaders in their community throughout the nation. President. Coo'.idge has hearitly endorsed the work also. The Rev. H. W Thompson is chairman of the drive in this city. The quota for the city is SSOO. me students of the Reppert Scho<V of Auctioneering have volunteered to assist in the drive and they will call upon the business men and factories m <■> city. The members of the three sororities in the city will conduct a tag day on Saturday. Following are endorsements of the drive, given by well-known Decatur citiven., • The rich and poor, the high and low all admire the nobie efforts of Ito Salvation Army in its demonstratnn of practical charity. C. S. Niblick. I love the Salvation Army because it helps the unfortunate. I believe in its methods because it does its work in the spirit of Christ. Fred Schafer The kind of service that the Salvation Army performs at the low cost of doing this work should appeal to every business man as a good investment for a better common wealth. R. J Harting. 1 believe in the Salvation Army because it helps those who need help most. It feeds first and preaches afterward. No person who is suffering ever appeals to it in vain. Charles D. Teeple I am heartily in accord with any movement that will aid the Salvation Army in continuing their splendid work. W. A. Lower. One thing that I like about the Salvation Army is that it never loses faith in men. It's motto ,‘A man may he dowu but he is never out,” has saved many a poor fellow whom the rest of us were inclined to regard as a mere bum. Clark J. Lutz. He must be stony hearted indeed who can hear unmoved the world's cry of distress. That cry is sounding in our ears now in the annual appeal of the Salvation Army. I am sure (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) — —o-Anti-Klan Fight Occurs In Reading, Massachusetts Reading, Mass., Aug. 13.—(United Press.) — Following a two-hour clash here between klan and anti-klans-men, in which tear gas bombs, revolvers, stone showers, clubs and hand to hand encounters, figured, state police under Captain George A. Parker early today took command of the situation and dispersed the opposing factions, arresting 15. Louis Davidson, of Malden, and Harry Martin of Groveland, alleged klansmen, were arrested and held on charges of carrying dangerous weapons. Martin is alleged to have drawn a club, when a state trooper took him intd custody.

STATE TAX BOARD COMPLETES WORK OF EQUALIZATION Final Orders On Assessment Valuations In 29 Counties Issued Today PROMISE LOWER RATE Commission Gives Assurance Os Levy Os Less Than 28 Cents Indianapolis Aug. 13. —Final orders on assessment valuation of real estate and persnal property in 29 counties of the state were issued today by the state board of tax commissioners. The orders cb-ared up the last of the cases of 51 counties in which revision of the original figures had been recommended to the county boards of (review by the state tax board. With the final equilization firders disposed of the board will now take up the task of setting the state tax levy for 1926. Assurance is given by members of the board that there will be a reduction from the present levy of 28 cents. Final equilization orders included: Wells county, 10 per pent increase on all land in county; 25 per cent increase on all lots in cities and towns. South Bend Woman- Held For Shooting Husband South Bend, Ind., Aug. 13 —Mrs. Mary Brown, 23 was under arrest today charged with shooting and seriously wounding her husband. Joseph Brown. 32. a traffic policeman. She claimed she grabbed the revolver and started to shoot hersell when her husband ordered her to leave the house during a quarrel. Brown reached for the revolver and i nthe struggle it was accidently discharged, she said. o Merchants Visit Junior Farm Club Members Today A number ]of Decatur merchants and manufactureres made a tour of severail of the townships yesterday, visiting memoers of the Junior farm clubs. Recently, members of the Dectur Industrial Association, which is sponsoring the club work in this county, have been visiting the girls and toys and keeping in touch with their work, namely the growing of sugar beets, and corn and the raising of dairy cattle. i o MARY MAY YET BE CINDERELLA Browning Indicates That Girl May Have Most Os Things Promised New York, Aug. 13—Mary Spas may yet achieve the -Cinderella role to which she aspired, a statement prepared by Edward W. Browning today indicatedIf the girl who was adopted by the millionaire and then returned to her Astoria home conducts herse'.f with propriety and heeds advice of those who wish her well, according to the statement she can have most of the things promised her by .her foster father of a week The statement did not say how Mary was to achieve the rewards of Cinderella, but presumably the mil’ianaire intends to make a settlement upon her in some manner. Meanwhile, Browning has gone back to reading applications from girls wishing to be adopted. The millionaire's statement contained a defense of his part in th* adoption of the Bohemian girl and said that if everything had not been "open and above board” it would have been easy to have had the adoption papers sealed. Lineman Is Electrocuted Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 13. —(United Press.)—Accidentally touching a high voltage wire, James Barrett, lineman for an electric light company, was electrocuted late yesterday.

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Edward Rector Chicago. — Most of the $2,300,000 estate of the late’ Edward Rector well known patent attorney, is left to DePauw university, according to terms of the will made public. Mr. Rector already had given approximately $2,000,000 to the school. Not a graduate of DePauw university Mr. Rector became interested in the school in 1914 through the efforts of Roy O. West, president of the board of trustees of the Methodist institution which is located at Greencastle, Ind., His gifts from then on were numerous and at his death 500 students were receiving an education at his expense. The bequests in the lawyer's will 1 are for the purpose of establishing hundreds of new scholarships and for j a ne w building. DARINS PRISON BREAK IN OREGON Two Guards And One Convict Slain; Three Prisoners Make Escape Salem, Ore., Aug. 13. — (United Press.)—A daring prison break at the Oiegon state penitentiary here last night resulted in slaying of two prison guards and one convict, the wounding of another guard and convict and the escape of three convicts. The escaped convicts are still at large. A posse of about 35 officers .and citizens is in parsuit. The dead: J. M. Holman, prison guard. John Sweeney, prison guard. Bert "Oregon” Jones, notorious highwayman and veteran of other prison breaks. The three convicts who escaped, all under long sentences for desperate crimes, were last seen speeding across the Marion Peak County bridge across the Willamette river in a commandeered automobile. They are James Willos, Tom Murray and Ellsworth Kelly. The break occurred during the supper hour when all but the four involved in the plot marched to the mess hall. The four remained behind and out of sight of the guards. They then went through a hole in one of the cells on the upper tier aud thence onto the roof of the administration building. A rope dangling over the side of the building showed how the prisoners got down to the prison yard. From the yard they made quick work of rushing the arsenal, and seizing Winchester rifles they then escaped. o — Gang Threatens To Kidnap Boy Unless Father Pays $5,000 Chicago, Aug. 13.—(United Press.) —Joseph Hirschbein, 18, was closely guarded in the apartment of his parents at a fashionable Southside hotel today following threats of kidnapping by a gang which demanded $5,000 of the boy’s father, M. L. Hirschbein. Early this morning Hirschbein, accompanied by police, kept an appointment with members of the gang at a lonely spot near the Southside railroad tracks, but no one appeared to meet him. Threats of kidnapping were made in two telephone calls to Hirschbein, in which he was told to bring $5,000 tightly rolled in papers. "If you bring the police we will get your boy anyhow, our gang is just that big,” Hirschbein was told.

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MIDWEST “DOPE” RING IS BLAMED FOR CRIME WAVE Hundreds Os Addicts Hired To Commit Crimes For Supply Os "Dope” "DOPE QUEEN” CAUGHT Report Os Discovery’ Sent To Department Os Justice In Washington Chicago, Aug. 13. — (United Press.—Scores of narcotic addits driven to desperation by the federal cleanup here which has cut off their supply of "dope” swarmed the Chicago internal revenue department, C. L. Converse, special revenue agent, announced all sick addicts would be given treatment if they applied to his office for aid. Addicts took advantage of the offer in droves. Federal officials say this week's raids have increased the price of dope from $35 to SIOO an ounce. (United Press Service) Chicago, Aug. f?, —Detailed reports of an amazing mid western crime monopoly, involving hundreds of addicts to its control of i.licit narcotics have been mailed to the department of justice in Washington by its agents here, the United Press learned today. The reports, compiled after weeks of investigation here ana in other big cities—resu.ting in numerous secret confessions—reveal how the leaders of the trust have gained a strangle hold on "crime for profit" in the midwest. Hundreds of addicts, slaves to any master who will guarante them a steady supply of "dope", are in the ranks of the “big sixty" leaders and are responsible.Ur BQ. yer cent a£ the crime, both large and small, in Chicago and elsewhere, the reports declare. Again confirming an o'd police theory, the present expose was made possible through the trapping of a woman. A week ago pretty Kitty Gilhooley was arrested in her elaborate apartment here as a "dope queen '. Nearly SIOO,OOO worth of narcotics and an equal amount of stolen jewels and other valuables were fotind in her pos. session. Kitty was arrested before dawn. Detectives hastened tier to the police .station through a rear door, leaving two of their number in the apartment to "wait on callers". What those who stayed behind (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) TWO DEATHS DUE TO AUTO ACCIDENT One Woman Dies Os Injuries ;Another Succumbs To Effect Os Shock Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 13. — (United Press.) —Two persons are dead and a third is suffering from nervous collapse today as the result of an auto accident last night. Mrs. Herman Heneick, 67, was struck on a downtown street by an auto driven by Andrew Fencker, 49. She was fatally hurt and died on the way to the hospital. Mrs. Blanche Ramsey. 42. standing on the sidewalk, ner the scene of tne accident, died from shock. Fencker was placed under the care of a physician after the accident, suffering from nervous collapse. Investigators held him not responsible for the accident. Witnesses said Mrs. Heneick stepped directly in front of his car. —— o —• Hartford City Girl Attempts To End Life Hartford City. Aug. 13 —Margaret Weshke, 20, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Weshke, of this city, at- ; tempted to commit suicide this morn- ’ by drinking a bottle of Lysol. She was found in an unconscious condition and was rushed to the local hospital. "I am tired of living” read a note that was found iu her pocket. It is thought that the girl will recover.