Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 198, Decatur, Adams County, 21 August 1925 — Page 1

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FIRE MARSHAL COMING TO PROBE BLAZE

jVew U. S. Prohibition Administrators Are Appointed

ANDREWS NAMES DIRECTORS OF 24 DISTRICTS B E. Ewing, Os Chicago, Is ‘ Head ' Os llllinoisIndiana District PLAN IS OUTLINED Chief Gives Instructions For Carrying Out New System Chicago. Aug. 21—B. E. Ewing, new acting head of the IllinoisIndiana prohibition district, has jtbwn director of the old Illinois * state district for the last month. Before that time he served in the capacity of a field agent, Ewing has been an ardent "dry” ill his life- ' He gave up his ptilpit as a Methodist minister in Hillsboro. 0.. toenter the service of the prohibition department several years ago. Ewing replaced Major Percy Owen, former dry director of this territory, who was indicted in connection with a conspiracy to distribute sacramental wine. tl'nlted Press Service) Washington, Aug. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Boklk admitting a vast demand for Bootleg liguor in the United Slates and a tremendously organized and unscrupulous industry to supply it. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Linenln C. Andrews today appointed his 21 prohibition administrators and sent them out to drv up the nation. The new officers Were supplied with a plan of attack upon the bootleg trade, almost military in its throough. IMS.

Here is what Andrews intends to | I ito to enforce prohibition under the I ' new reorganization scheme, as ontlin■ed in his instructions to his new ■ chiefs: The government will seek treaties and negotiations with foreign governments to make smuggling more diffi- , cult. / “The coast guard will form the first . line on our sea fronts and take the responsibility for preventing operations along the shore. , "Distilleries and breweries which are found to be sources of bootleg trade will be proceeded against as nuisances and closed.” Close co-operation with the justice I department will be maintained under legal guidance toward arrest and pun(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) WEB FOX FARM IS ESTABLISHED Berne And Geneva Men Interested In $60,000 Concern At Grabill Citizens of Berne and Geneva were *®ong a group of business men who formeti an organization at Grabill for iile M> r Pose of raising high-grade ftxes. The organization will b e known as “The Silver Fox Farm,” and will b e incorporated at $60,000. addition to Berne and Geneva men His organization is composed of citi!"“s of Grabill and Archbold, Ohio. Ile Albert Neuenschwander farm, * 6 ’t of Grabill, northeast of Fort ayne in Allen county, has been Wrchaaed by the organization and p f n x colonies will'be located there. Wdable equipment will be installed 011 lh e farm. Th’’ •’ is not an entirely new venas several of the organizers »l'h eons ideraWe experience ' other fox farms. The organizeexpects to obtain much profit Ul the sale of foxes and fur.

DECATUR DALLY DEMOCRAT

Father Throws Young Baby Into Tub Os Water Because It Cried tndianauolls. Aug. 21. — (United Press.) —A charge of 'assault and battery with intent to kill was filed today against John Murray, who threw his three months old baby in a tub of water because it cried. The mother rescued the child, face downward in the water. .Murray fled before police arrived. GOSHENFAIR OPENS TUESDAY Manager Os Local Fair Is Secretary Os Elkhart County Exposition The fifty-second annual Elkhart county fair will open at Goshen next Tuesday night. E B. Williamson, who is manager of the Northern Indiana fair to be held in this city September 15 to 18, is manager of the Elkhart county fair, also. The fair will close on Saturday night. Governor Jackson wifi attend the Elkhart county fair on Thursday, and that day has been designated as “Governor’s Day" A committee has been named to greet the state executive. Mr. Williamson stated today that a total of 2,500 feet of frontage will be used by shows and concessions on the midway. An unusually‘large number <4 raw horsoa are aaauntd tor Owspeed program, by the speed secretary. Indications are that all departments will be filled with high class exhibits. There wil be a gorgeous display of fireworks each evening by the Hudson Fireworks company, the same company which will furnish the fireworks for the Northern Indiana fair.

BANDITS TORTURE CHICAGO VICTIM Twist Man’s Arm Until He Agrees To Open His Jewel Cases (United Press Service) Chicago, Aug. 21—“ Torture bandits” who twisted Sig Lazarus’ arms in their sockets until he agreed to open his jewel safes and allow them to escape with a quarter of a million dol'ars worth of loot, were sought throughout Chicago and suburbs to day. Police described the holdup as the boldest sinfe the raid on the fashionable Drake hotel several weeks ago. Four bandits entered the building where Lazarus operates a wholesale jewel office on the seventh floor. They knocked the elevator operator into unconsciousness, took the car to the seventh floor, entered the jewelry office and commanded Lazarus and a»l employes and customers to hold up their hands. . When Lazarus refused to unlock his "burglar safes” one bandit seized one arm and another bandit the other arm. Slowly twisting until Lazarus thought the flesh would soon tear, the bandits repeated their demands, warning that they would end their victim's suffering with a bullet if he cried out When the owner of the office reached the end of his fortitude he gave up and opened the safes. Then packing between $250,000 and $500,000 worth of jewels into handbags and suitcases, the bandits went back down by the elevator and escaped in an automobile whose driver was waiting for them in thestreet Body Is Identified Gary. Ind., Aug- 21 —Gold teeth mountings and a bathing suit today established the identity of a body washed ashore on Lake Michigan as that of David Hill. Chicago high, school teacher. Hill was drowned August 12.

CELEBRATION BY PYTHIANS BIC SUCCESS Rain Fails To Dampen Ardor Os Local Knights During Jubilee MANY VISITORS HERE About Twenty Lodges Represented; Sen. Watson Gives Address Undaunted by rain and threatening weather all day yesterday, the local Knights of Pythias continued their Golden Jubilee celebration at Bellmont park, which was attended by about 700 visiting and local Pythians and their wives and families. Senator James E. Watson delivered the principal address at the afternoon session. About 1,000 persons heard the Senator. His address was shortened by a heavy rain. The frequent downpours kept many people away from the • enterta’nment at night, which closed with the presentation of "The Friendship of Damon and Pythias,” by the Decatur dramatic team. However, all those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the program. All of the grand officers were in attendance and most of the state officials were present. D. B. Erwin, of this city, is the present grand chancellor of Indiana. Parade Opens Program The program started at the park, immediately after the automobile parade titrough Decatur, which was participated 'in by about 40 automobiles and about 200 people. After the playing of America by the Monroe band, and the invocation, French Quinn, of this oity, welcomed the vis'tors. The afternoon program lasted until about 6 o'clock, after which about an hour was taken for supper before the night concert. Several rains during the supper hour kept many persons in this community from attending the night program. The celebration ended about 10 o'clock and was declared a success by all those who attended. Charter Members Honored About twenty lodges and auxiliaries had representatives here. Two of the three living charter members of the local lodge, C. T. Dorwin and Fred Schafer, were preseu. yesterday and were given a seat of honor in the first auto in the parade. M. McStoops, of Petersburg, also was given a seat of honor, having travelled the longest distance to attend. The program for the day was arranged by John Parrish and a committee of five local Knights of Pythias. The celebration marked the fiftieth year of the local charter.

Motorists Arrested For Failing To Dim Lights Ray M- Dunlap, state motor policeman. has opened war on motorists in Allen county who fail or refuse to dim the lights on their automobiles when approaching another car at night. Eight drivers appeared in court at Fort Wayne yesterday morning to answer to the charge, but were freed after being warned. They were termed the “advance guard” and were shown leniency. Five more were arrested last night and ordered to appear in court this morning. An effort is being made by the state police department to lessen the number of accidents at night due to confusion caused by glaring headlights and the campaign is state wide. o— ———— Annual Mite Box Opening To Be Held This Evening The annual Mite Box opening of the Missionary society of the First Methodist church will be held in the church at 7:30 o’clock this evening. Miss Anna Harrod, a missionary from India, will be present and give an address. The public is invited to attend the meeting.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, August 21, 1925.

COUNTY OFFICIAL - Clifton Striker Clifton Striker, of Monroe township. took office Monday as superintendent of the Adams county schools, succeeding E. S. Christen, who held the office for eleven years. Mr. Striker is a graduate of Indiana University and has had several years experience in teaching, being principal of the Monroe high school last year. BURT MORGAN' ,‘ IS SIDETRACKED Federal Dry Director In Indiana Not Appointed In New System Indianapolis, Aug. 21 —Little surprise was caused in political circles today wmn word came from Washington that Burt C. Morgan, federal dry director for Indiana, was sidetracked in the reorganization of the dry departmtnt. It had been known for several days that Morgan was not slated for appointment as director of the new district including Indiana and parts of l.bnois and yisconsin. It was considered possible that; Morgan may be made one of the deputy administrators to supervise dry work in the state. Morgan back from a conferenct with Lincoln Andrews. new dry chief, at Washington, refused to discuss the possibility. Morgan denied that he had bttn seeking a state job although reports were current that he was angling for appointment as secretary of a state pension fund.

ANDERSON IS STILL HIDING Reveng? Slayer’s Escape Remains Puzzle To Police Officials Muncie, Aug. 21 —After one week since the shooting of Ben and Mary Hance George "Dutch" Anderson's whereabouts remains as much a puz zle as it has been since his escape from the Atlanta prison in 192'1. Although they are continuously receiving tips, Muncie police know nothing of where he is and are completely at sea They make frequent trips into the country they hold many conferences and they continually promise that Andersons capture is only a matter of time but they are forced to admit they know nothing that will lead to it. Charles One Arm Wolfe will go before the coroner's inquest Saturday morning to offer his alibi in the hopes of escaping being named as Anderson’s companion but it will take some, thing more than his statement to result in that conclusion. Coroner Kilgore has definitely decided to hold him for the grand jury and it is not improbable that he will name him as one of the murderers. Weather Fair tonight and Saturday; rising temperature Saturday.

AUCTION SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT IS HELD TODAY Diplomas Awarded To Thirty-one Students At Bellmont ; Park O. L. VANCE SPEAKER Decatur Merchant Gives Address On Salesmanship To Graduates Comencement exercises for the August class of the Reppert School of Auctioneering. were held at Bellmont park this morning. Diplomas were awarded to 31 students. There were four other students in the class who were doing post graduate work during the term ending today They had received their diplomas from the local school at a previous date. The commencement address was delivered by Mr. O. L. Vance, Decatur merchant. "There are four prime requisites in salesmanship,” said Mr. Vance. Briefly, he enlarged on each of these requisites and said that in any kind of selling, one must get attention. get interest and get desire, and finally get decision. The speaker presented his talk in an interesting and impressive manner. Following the farewell talks by Cot. Earl Gartint of Greensburg, and Col. GUV JblThson, of Columbus. Ohio, the students received their diplomas anil each made a short speech of acceptance Col Fred Reppert closed the exercises with a fitting talk. Col. Fred Reppert. founder and president of the school, gave a breakfast for the students at Bellmont Park this morning. Each of the students gave a farewell talk and Col. Reppert gave them a talk full of advice anti best wishes. This afternon the students began leaving for their homes in various parts of the country. Seventeen states and the dominion of Canada were represented in the student body at this term of the school The next term will be held next January. Diplomas were awarded today to the follcv,’a-g-. students.: Walter G. Altman, Grangeville, Idaho; Ray J. Boyd, Arvada, Colorado; Chas G- Chapman, Falls City, Nebraska; Jeff Davis, Toppensh, Washington; Charles W. Dennis, Salineville, Ohio; Frank Flethcher, Banff, Alberta, Canada;; Ralph E. Fortna, Lincoln, Nebraska; Wray George, Gunn City, Missouri; Murray Griffin, Nunn, Colorado; Wm. H. Gold, Turbotville. Pennsylvania; Wm. Harazin, Mahnomen, Minnesota; D. B. Jones, South Otselic New York; Chas. J. Madison, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Thos. R Marker, (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

Forest Fire Rages Unabated In California Pasadena, Cal., Aug. 21.—(United Press)—The forest fire in Big Tujunga canyon, ten miles from Pasadena, raged unabated today, defying the efforts of 700 men to cheek the blaze. \ Approximately 5,000 acres o fthe Angelus reserve had been swept by the flames this morning. Twelve men have been taken from the fire lines suffering fro msevere burns. The Red Cross sent several nurses to the scene this morning and established relief headquarters iat various points in the fire zone. _____.—o Pythians Thank Those Who Aided In Jubilee The music committee of the Knights of Pythias, Dr. J. Q. Neptune, chairman, wishes to thank those who assisted them in various vays for tho Thursday celebration. They appreciate all that was done and especially the kindness of Mr. Humbarger and the Cloverleaf Creamery, in furnishing the truck, Eugene Durkin, who served as driver, those who furnished cats and everyone who assisted-

Bandit Flees From Store When Saleswoman Hurls An Alarm Clock Hammond, Ind., Aug. 21 —An alarm clock hurled by Mrs M. Williams, saleswoman in a cloak store, routed a bandit who attempted a daylight robbery of the store. The alarm clock struck the bandit in the face and he ran with blood stream-, ing from deep cuts by the missile. 0 MANY IN FAVOR OF GOLF TOURNEY * Nineteen Decatur Citizens Sign Up To Take Part In Proposed Contest Sentiment in favor of a oity golf tournament is growing rapidly here, since the announcement in Thursday’s issue of the Daily Dempcrat that plans for a tourney were being discussed. Already, nineteen wellknown citizens of Decatur have signified their intention of entering the tournament if one is arranged. A meeting of those interested in a tourney will be held in the Industrial! rooms iat 7:30 o'clock Monday evening. At that time it will be decided where the tournament will be held and the rules and other plans for the cintest will be worked out. Those who have signed up to take part in a tournament, if one is held, are: Van Grant, R. J. Harting, C. C. Schafer, J. T. Myers, H. H. Myers, James Cowan, John Carmody. L. C. Waring. C. E. B<l. Frederick Schafer. W. A. Klepper. William Bell. Forest E. Vail. Charles Knapp. Harold Kirsch. C. A. Dugan, Dr Itoy Archbold, Cal Petersin, and the Rev. A. R. Fledderjohann.

FREAKISH COLD SNAP Mercury Drops Several Degrees During Night; Higher Jempen ature Predicted For Saturday Chicago, Aug. 21 —Top coats appeared on the boulevards today as Chicago enjoyed a freakish cold snap. The mercury dropped well down in-to-.the sixties overnight. The fed' '.l weather bureau here predicted the chill northeast winds would continue throughout the day but that temperature would rise slowly Saturday. The cold spell followed the hottest weather the midwest has experienced since early June. Record high temper, atures were registered in St. Louis and Wisconsin earlier in the week. Storms accompanied the rapidly changing temperatures in lowa and Illinois where hail and windstorms cut down thousands of dollars of ripening corn and wrenched roofs from scores of farm buildings. — o — Two More Victims Os Ship Disaster Die Newport, R. I. Aug 21—Two more Mackinac explosion victims died at Naval hospital this afternoon. Four others are still regarded as dangerously injured. The latest dead are Miss Bessie Mullin and William Robinson both of Pawtucket. This brings the death list to 44 —— — —oEarthquake Shock Felt In California Today Berkeley, Cal., Aug. 21—An earthquake shock estimated to be within 208 rni'es of this city was recorded by the University of California’s seizmograph today. The exact location of the quake has not been ascertained. It was not severe. The seismographic records showed the quake to have taken place between 3:15 and 3:23 am; o BULLETIN (Greencastle, Aug. 21—(By United Press) —G. S. Parker, of Deleware county, and Earl Eisler, of Hendricks county, were accidently electrocuted at the state penal farm near here ‘this afternoon.

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RESIDENCE OF GEORGE MUMMA IS DESTROYED Fire Os Incendiary Origin Occurs In This City Early Today OCCUPANTS ABSENT Building Saturated With Gasoline; Explosion Building • - “Guard the remains of the fire and we will have a man in Decatur early Saturday morning for a thorough investigation of the Mumma fire.” This was tiie order received Ly Jack Friedt, captain of the Decatur fire department, in a telephone conversation with the State Fire Marshal’s office at Indianapolis at eleven o’clock, this morning. Arthur Clark, night policeman, was called to the scene where he will he placed on guard until the arrival of the fire inspector. A guard will be piaced on the property so that nothing can be removed until inspection is completed. The inspector will arrive in this city early tomorrow morning and wil begin investigation as to the cause of the fire at once Fire of incendary origin completely destroyed the home of George Mumma,. a well driller, on Fourteenth street early this morning, only the quick work of the Decatur fire department saved the barn. Both th» house and hern had been completely saturated with gasoline. Damage is estimated to be a hoi,’ $4,0')0. The property was only parti' covered with insurance. Occupants Out of City Mr. and Mrs. Mumma were both out of the city last night and Mr. Mumma knew nothing of the fno until he a"rived in Decatur this minting from Pennville. Sam Cook, a neighbor, turned in the fire .'.iai'in about :: 30 this morning. He v. n.; attracted by a loud exp'osion. wnma is thought to have been caused by the gasoline that was spread through the Douse. A cash box containing $7-50 in paper money was destroyed in the fire, and

the set of books containing the unpaid accounts of Mrs. Mamma's business were practical’.. - destroyed, accordHe to Mr. Menma- No 1 him; was saved in •!.=• house, except a kitchen stove, wn;r*h it is thought <a:i be re paired. Explosion Wrecks House When the explosion occurred glass from the windows in the house was blown for several feet and a part of the roof was blown off and fell through the house into the front room. Among the contents that were destroyed were chairs, beds, a piano, sewing machine a dresser, and other furniture. Mr. Mumma stated this morning (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) — o MORE GIVE TO CEMETERY FUND Shady Cemetery Association Has $223 For Upkeep And Repair Work The sum of $19.00 has been added to the Shady Cemetery fund, which will be used in keeping the cemetery in repair and cleaning up the grounds. The association has $223.00 on hands now and those who wish to give should do so at once. The fund to date follows: Previously reported, $174.00; R. N. Steele and children, $12.00; Anna Christ, 3.00; Andy Linker, 200; Clarence Linker, 2.00; Mrs. Brandberry, 10.00; Sarah J. Steele, Ft. Wayne, 10.00; Charles BowI er, 10 00; Total, $223.00. The Shady cemetery is located in Kirkland township and those who are interested in the up keep of the place are invited to contribute towards the fund.