Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 194, Decatur, Adams County, 17 August 1925 — Page 1

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defer action ON MC CRAY’S PARDON PLEA Indicated Todtay SENTIMENT divided Kentland Citizens, McCray’s Home Town Folk, Have Different Views } Indianapolis. Aug. 17 No action wl] be taken unto iater .n the week on the pardon petition o Warren T. McCray it was Indicated today tty Alexander C'avins. assistant district attorney. The petition was received Saturday but Cavins said no steps toward considering the petition would be taken until Albert Ward, district attorney returns from his vacation. Kentland, lnd, Aug. 17—Sentlmeni was sharpiy divided today among folk in Warren T. McCray’s home town as to whether the former Hoosier governor should be pardoned after serving fifteen months of a sentence of ten years for fradutent use of the mails Perhaps a majority who watched him go forth to govern the state and leave the governor's chair for a ceil in the federal penitentiary, hope "Warny” will soon be back. , To every man, woman and child in the village McCray is known a:, Warny". There are others, some of whom lost their lifetime savings, who fee! McCray should pay to the last day of his sentence. “Os course he did wrong, hut he suffered agonies in going to prison from the governor's office". Then there is the other opinion, expressed by Mrs. Alma Jackson a widow of seventy. Mrs. Jackson had lfi.ooo and lost it through a loan, to-McCray. Killed By Tractor Brownstown. Aug. 17 —Cecil Cross 26 was killed today when a tractor he was driving upset. MEXICAN BEET WORKER JAILED Veltrer Quera Arrested At Portland For Making Threats Os Murder Veltrer Quera, a Mexican beet worker in a field near Geneva, was placed in jail at Portland last week charged with making threats of murder against the foreman of the field in which he was working. According to a dispatch from Portland, the worker testified that the “an who had hired hint refused to pay him and that he was penniless. Quera was released from the Jay county jail and authorities of that county say that they will ca'l on Quera’s foreman in the beet field and attempt to effect a settlement. Hie trouble in no way conects the ! (| ca. sugar factory, it is said, because this company contracts with the various foremen for labor and the forefflea hire the laborers that they desire Local sugar company officials had not been notified of the misunderstanding.

Start Move To Buy Former Home Os Gene Stratton-Porter At Rome City Indiana Federation Os Clubs Plans To Raise'sso,ooo For Purchase Os Wooded Tract Known As Limberlost, Located On Shore 0f Sylvan Lake And Convert Property Into A State Park— Letters Mailed To 7,000 Public-spirited Citizens Os State, Explaining Plan.

A campaign to raise $50,000 in this s, ate with which to purchase the coded tract known as Limberlost, )lm < r home of Gene Stratton-Porter, ° catet * on the shore of Sylvan lake, 't Rome City, will tie launched soon * 'he Indiana Federation of C übs. le •ntentton of the movement is to ’ 0I "“it the property into a state park ■* s » memorial to Mrs. Porter, a former Ps "dent of Adams county. A letter has been mailed to 7,000 citizens of Indiana, copies of the letter I ®J ln * been received in this city. The 8 ere the plan thoroughly. rB. Porter, who was a widely-

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City And State In A Squabble Over Water Bill Columbus, lnd.. Aug. 17—The state of Indiana and the city government of Columbus ore In u squahb.e over a water bill. The city is demanding advance payment on water to be furnished the state highway garage here, nyron Burton, superintendent, has approved the bill. Horton, however, soys the bljl cannot be paid until the water is used as the state law prohibits the highway commission from paying advance for its purchases. TO NOTE EFFECTS OF FERTILIZERS Farmers To View Tests Being Made With Sugar Beets Next Wednesday Those farmers who are desirious of learning by actual demonstration what kinds of fertilisers are best for. sugar beets will be interested In a meeting being planned tor next Wednesday afternoon on the farm of John J. Schwartz, of Monroe township. In cooperation with the Chilean Nitrate Commission, the Holland-St. Louis Sugar Company and County Agent Busche, Mr. Schwartz has managed a demonstration designed to show the advantages of an application of acid phosphate and potash over no ertilizer at all anil the economy of adding nitrate of soda to the combination of acid phosphate and potash. Many farmers have doubted the advisability of using fertilizers containing nitrogen and this demonstration will serve to furnish some enlightenment on this point. One adre in Mr. Schwartz's field has been left completely unfertilized, to serve as a check on the other plots. Another acre was given an application of 375 pounds acid phosphate and 7j> pounds potash, A third plot of two acres was given an application of 375 pounds of acid phosphate, 73 pounds potash and 300 pounds nitrate of soda. The remainder of the field received an application of 300 pounds 2-8-8 fertilizer to the acre. Marked contrasts can now be seen in the various plots in which visitors will, no doubt, evince considerable ■interest. All plots are staked off by exact measurement. Three children of Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz, who are members of the sugar beet club, also have their acres staked off in the same field. Several experts in the line of commercial fertilizers will be present to assist in interpreting results of the test. The meeting will begin promptly at one-thirty. Refreshments will be served. It is probable other demonstration tests in the neighborhood will b erevised for the purpose of noting differences in the effects of fertilzers when used on different types of soils. The Schwartz farm is located 3l£ miles south and 1 mile west of Monroe or 2V4 miles north of the Mennon. ite church in Berne. Indiana Federation Os Labor To Meet August 26 Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 17 —Arrangements were being completed today for the annual convention of the Indiana Federation of I.abor here. The convention wi.l be held August 26 to 29. Eugene V. Debs, socialist speaker will address the convention.

known Indiana author, was killed December 6 1924. when her automobile was struck by a street car in Los Angeles. The executive committee of the fed. eration of clubs has authorized Mrs. Oscar M. Pittengßr, president, to form a committee to proceed with the plan. The plan is to raise the money quickly begining with her birthday. August 17, and to dedicate the park during the beautiful autumn weather with appropriate memorial exercises, naming the park the Gene Stratton (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

a Pal “Avenges” Chapman ® ' ; M "PUTci-r £ <3Ei^i;p~CHAP>m^r~ The slaying of Ben I lance, farmer of Muneie, lnd., and hit wife was laid Ijy police to “Dutch” Anderson, pal of (Jerald Chapman, notorious mail robber. The shooting was believed to be in reprisal for the action of [lance in giving information which resulted in (jiaiunaii's capture.

President Os Earlham Declines Evolution Debate Richmond, Ind., Aug. 17 —David Edwards, president of Earlham College, today announced he has declined the challenges of Douglas Dobbins, Greenwood attorney, to a public debate on the evolution question. Dobbins, a strong anti-evolutionist, has made several unsuccessful at - tempts to sefuire a debate with prominent Indiana men. Rev. Whitesell Preaches Farewell Sermon Sunday Fifty dollars In gold was presented to the Rev. F. D. Whitesell, retiring pastor of the First Hap Ist church, by the congregation of tar entire... c-tin day. \Y_hen Rev. White.se.l preached his farewell sermon. Rev. Whitesell res'gned recently to accept a position on the faculty of the' Northern Baptist Theological Institute at Chicago. He will he married to Miss Irlene Franz, of Berne, Tuesday. CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS RETURN Complete Work In Summer School; No Date Set For Opening Os School Sister M. Vera, principal of the Decatur Catholic Schools, and four other Sister teachers in the high school have returned from New York City, where they completed a summer course of study at Fordham University, one of the well-known eastern colleges. Three of the Sister teachers, who teach in the grades, attended the school at Fond Du Las, Wisconsin, and they have returned home, also. Several changes will be made in the teaching corps at the Catholic school this year. There wil -be an extra teacher asigned here for the grades, also, while Sister M. Florentia, a new teacher, will lake the place of S.ster M. Beats in the high school. There will be thirteen Sister teachers connected with the grade and high school this year, including the music teacher. The exact date for opening the Catholic schools this fall has not been set. There will be a little delay in getting into the new building, but it is hoped that school wil be opened between September 10 and September 15. Father Os Governor Donahey, Os Ohio, Dies Cleveland, 0, Aug. 17—John C. Donahey, father of Governor . re Donahey, died here today at the home of Hal J. Donahey. another son. He was 80 years of age. lnflamation of the bladder caused death. Governor and Mrs. Donahey were at the bedside. To Fix State Tax Rate In September Indianapolis, Aug. 17—The state tax rate will be fixed by the state board during the week of Sept. 21, John J. Brown chairman said today .

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, August 17, 1925

PAVING PROJECTS WELL UNDER WAT — Ranid Progress Being Made On Street And Road Improvements Work on street and road improvements in Deactur and Adams county is progressing rapidly. The task of paving Jefferson street, from First street to the Pennsylvania railroad, is well underway. The curbstone has been laid, and laborers at present are leveling the surface of the street in preparation for laying the bricks. The bricks for the South First street improvement have been unloaded and it is probable that work on that improvement will start soon. The street will be bricked from the Adams street intersection south to Rugg -street. The Fort Wayne-Decatur road, which has been closed for several weeks for a turvia improvement, will be open, ed this fall. All of the heavy stone has been placed on the road, and most of it has been rolled. The contract calls for the opening of the road by October 1 and. according to present indications, it will be ready for traffic by then. Most roads in the county are in good shape. The Fort Wayne detour is con. siderablly improved and only a few bad stretches remain. The principal detour is the River Road through Poe. Other detour roads lead east of Decatur through Hoagland. 0 TO DEMONSTRATE CANNING METHODS Expert To Show Newest Labor-saving Ways To Can Fruit, Thursday Some new “wrinkles” In canning will be shown at a demonstration meeting to be held at the school building in Monmouth next Thursday, August 20, when an expert in this line will show the newest, laborsaving methods of doing the work which, at best, is not exceedingly enjoyed by the average housewife. Officers of the Root Township Home Economics Club have arranged the | meeting and they desire it known’ that ait ladies who are interested should attend, whether or not they are members of Home Economics Clubs). The demonstrator will use a can sealer to show the best method of canning in tin, completely sealing with an air-tight seal the product before it <s cooked. The process will be carried through to completion, canning several quart and pint cans. The use of a pressure cooker will be demonstratd, also. It is said a numbr of pointers wttich will not only be interesting to the ladies, but may be of assistance in saving fruit, will be given. The meeting will begin at 2 p m., and all those interested are invited to attend:

BELGIAN DEBT 1$ DISCUSSED BY PRESIDENT Coolidge Receives Secretary Mellon And Sen. Smoot At Plymouth, Vt. PROGRESS REPORTED Chief Executive Says No Deadlock Has Developed; ( Agreement Expected Plymouth, Vt., Aug. 17 —Ater conferring for three hours on the Belgian debt situation with Secretary of the Treasury Mellon and Senator Smoot of Utah President Coolidge took the conferees to luncheon today in the dining room of the picturesque little Roche Lake Inn. Seldom have affairs of state been conducted in such a novel setting as was presented at the Plymouth home of Colonel John Coolidge, th president's father, this morning. The front porch, with the chief executive and Mrs. Coolidge assisting, had been draped with large, white sheets to cut off the stares of tourists and villagers and behind these impromptu curI tains, the president, the secretary and the senator discussed the Belgian debt. Mrs- Coolidge made her usual daily trip to the hillside where her son Calvin, Jr. lies ljuriea. President Coolidge issued the following statement: “Secretary Melon and Senator Smoot have reported to the president the details of the Washington conference. The progress is satisfactory. "No deadlock has developed. The secretary and the senator came to inform the president of proposals before making the final agreement. “ThP conference will reconvene at 3 pm. Tuesday when it is expected a final agreement will be given to the press by the American comffi-sslon." President Coolidge wrote personally and gavp to newspaper men his statement on the Belgiab debt negotiations. The memorandum was pencilled in the president's precise hand on the stationery of the insurance company for wmeh Colonel Coolidge is agent EPWORTH LEAGUE TO BUILD GOTTAGE Decatur Leaguers Buy Lot At Epworth Forest And Plan To Build A cottage will be erected at Epworth Forest, Lake Webster, by the Epworth League of the First Methodist church of this city, according to a decision reached by the League Sunday evening. A lot has been purchased on the lake front at Epworth Forest, and plans for raising the money to pay for the lot and erect the cottage will be completed within the next fe w days. According to the present plans, $25 shares of stock in the cottage will be sold, it is thought that approximately $2,500 will be needed to finance the cottage. Purchase of stock in the cottage is not limited to members of the Epworth League, but otner per sons, whether or not they are members of the Methodist church, are invited to take one or more shares. Each share-holder will be entitled to one week at the cottage, free of rent. At a meeting to be held Wednesday evening, immediately after the regular prayer service, definite plans for raising the money will be made. It is not likely that work will be started | on the cottage before next spring. Ali ready. $575 worth of stock has been 1 bargained for. A large number of Epworth Leagues in the Northern Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church have cottages at the lake ai--1 ready. Each year, the Epworth League of the conference hold a one-week institute at the Lake. A large taber nacle has been erected there and many other church functions will be held at the lake. Extensive improvements have been made at the lake during the last two years and soon Webster lake will be one of the leading summer resorts in northern Indiana, many predict. The lot purchased by the local League is a desirable one it is said, being located on a high cliff on the lake front.

May Prohibit Basements In Filling Stations Richmond, Ind,. Aug. 17 — An amendment to the city building code prohibiting basements under filling stations, was considered today by city officials. The propositi was made after Investigation of a filling station blast in which one person was killed and three others injuredAccumulated gasoline fumes in the basement touched off by a spark from an electric motor caused the blpst, investigators said. WILL COMPLETE PLANS TONIGHT Committee In Charge Os Elks Fun Festival To Meet This Evening The final meeting of all members of the committees in charge of the Elks Carnival and Fun Festival, to be held in this city for one week beginning next Monday, will he held tonight at the Elks Home at eight o’clock, according to Walter Wilkinson, general chairman. All members are requested to be present. Plans will be completed for the erecting of the big tent on Liberty Way and for the construction of the booths. A complete program of free attractions has been arranged for and everything is in readiness for the week's affair. It is expected that there will be a large crowd present every night. The affair starts Monday night and will run in full swing every night next week and|alsolSa!undayaftemoon. The entire affair will be free and everybody is cordially invited to attend. Arrangements have been made to make the festival attractive, also, for the farmers and a genuine Guernsey calf will be given away free on Monday and Tuesday nights of the celebration. If the calf is presented to anyone living in town, arrangemtus have been made to auction the calf off at a reasonably low price. Other merchandise will be distributed each uight during the festival. The mecca of the celebration will be located on Liberty Way, where the concessions will he set up under a large tent, so mat the celebration can he held each night j rain or shine. Building Addition To Green castle H, S. Building Greencastle, Ind., Aug. 17. — (United Press) —A large force of men are at work on the new $85,000 addition to the Greencastle high school building. A half dozen teams were kept busy excavating for the gym which will be included in the addition. — ——n Drowns In Cistern Gary lnd., Aug 17 —Margaret Graves 5. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Graves of Hammond fell into a cistern at the home of her grandparents while playing and drowned. Site was dead before her younger brother could get aid . Weather Mostly fair tonight and Tuesday. Possibly local thunder storms in extreme northwest portion; not much change in temperature.

Chicago Man Maintains Two Wives And Separate Homes For Three Years Says There Is No Particular Art To Accomplishment—just A Matter Os Keeping One’s Mouth Shut And Giving Them Enough Presents—All Goes Well Until Bootleg, Business Fails And Customary Allowance To Wife No. 1 Becomes Overdue—Children By Both Wives.

Chicago, Aug. 17 —(United Press) — There is no particular art in having two wives, maintaining separate es. tablishments and keeping them in ignorance of each other’s existence — just a matter of keeping one’s mouth shut and giving them enough presents—Edward N. Schneider explained to police today. For three years, Schneider lived with his two wives in separate parts of the city and in addition, conducted a successful bootlegging business. He gave his wives lots of presents to alleviate their annoyance at his loug absences.

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OPEN INQUEST IN REVENGE MURDER AT MUNGIE TODAY Coroner Indicates Anderson Will Be Held For Grand Jury, If Caught NO TRACE OF SLAYER Authorities Still Baffled In Search For Gerald Chapman's Pal (United Press Hervlce) Muneie, Ind., Aug. 17—(Special lo Daily Democrat) — George “Dutch” Anderson, Gerald Chapman’s pay, will he held for the Delaware county grand jury—if he is ever captured. That was indicated this morning by Coroner Frank Kilgore, who opened the inquest in the fatal shooting of Ben and Mary llance, the bandit prince’s betrayers. Anderson has been named by every witness and by Hance as the murderer while Charles "One Arm" Wolfe, held in jail here, was named only by Hance in his dying statement to Marshal Booher of Middletown. Jt is expected that Wolfe will be held for grand jury action and that a formal charge of murder will be placed against him. Attorneys for Wolfe today were saying that it was not their client but that it was "Big Turk” another of Chapman confederates, who was with Anderson on the country road Friday afternoon. This, however, is denied by Muneie police officers, who claim they have conclusive evidence to j show that the Muneie man and Ani derson were together during the j afternoon. j Thief of Police Randolph denied this morning that tie believed Anderson to be on his way to Florida and (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) ELKS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT Initiation To Be Held In Connection With Important Business Session There will he a regular weekly meeting of the Decatur B. P. O. Elks at the old hall in the Morrison building, Wednesday night, at eight o'clock, Fred T. Schurger, Exalted Ruler, announced today. The meeting will be important and all members are urged to attend. An initiation also will be held in connection with the meeting. Fourteen new members will be taken into the local lodge next Wednesday, it was stated, bringing the Decatur membership up to more than 300 active members. After the initiatory ceremonies, the various plans for the Elks carnival to be held in this city next week will be discussed and all the committees will report. It is the desire of the officers that all members, who possibly can, he present at the meeting. This will probably be the last meeting in the old hall, it was announced, as work already has started on the lodge room at the new home on North Second street.

“I kept my mouth shut and gave them lots of presents,” ha told offi- ; cers. The bootlegging business started some time ago. Mrs. Schneider No. 1, failing to receive her customary al- | lowance, and arounsed by her husband's long absence, called his club i and found Schneider had given a new address She went to the house and i there found her husband and his sec--11 ond wife, living as Mr. apd Mrs. Harry !. Edwards. -1 There are two children as the re- ; suit of the first union and one by the | second