Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 14 September 1925 — Page 1

Vol. XXIII. Number 217.

3,000 REPORTED DROWNED IN CHINA

attractions and EXHIBITS HERE FOR FAIR Finishing Touches Being Xdded For Opening Tuesday Evening race horses arrive Hundreds Os People Visit Fair Grounds Sunday Afternoon And Night Concessions, shows, rides, horses, in fact everything that goes to make a successful fair, streamed in to Bellmont park, yesterday and today, where the Great Northern incnana Fair will he held this week, beginning Tuesday night. Hundreds of people from far and near gathered at the park yesterday to witness the setting up of the concessions, rides and shows. Predictions are lhat this year's fair will be the biggest ever held in this city. E. Ik Williamson, secretary and general manager of the local fair and exposition, stated yesterday that practically all concession lots had been sold and that most of the races were

already filled. Many Race Horses Here. More than 40 head of horses arrived at the park Saturday and Sunday and the entity list shows that about that many more will arrive today and tomorrow in time for the first event of the Wednesday races. Many horses that were at fairs last week were unabte to arrive yesterday, because nt the heavy rains throughout the middlewest. The local track-was declared yesterday to be in better shape than ever before for a fair. Many feature exhibitions have already arrived. Frank C. Lob, recognized as one of the world's greatest wax figure sculptors, arrived Sunday with his display. Several Decatur people, who have seen Mr. Loh’s display. say that it is the greatest they have ever seen. Mr Lob has wax statues of Leopold. Loeb, Jesse James and a score of other interesting studies. Auto Show Big Feature. The Collins’ cave pictures and exhibit have arrived and will tie one of the feature displays at the fair. Another feature this year will be the ’ automobile show, whic hwill be hous-1 ed under a huge tent near the entrance to the grounds. Practically I all automobiles with agencies in Adams and adjoining counties will have displays at the auto show. Entries in all the exhibits have begun to pour (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) — o_ RESUME PROBE OF ANDREWS MURDER -M. F. Andrews, Os Monroe, Pushes Investigation Os His Son’s Death M. F. Andrews, of Monroe, has returned from a trip to Ohio where he made investigations as to why no progress has been made in the prosecution of those persons guilty of murdering his son. Don Andrews, on September 3, 1923. He visited Governor Donahey, at Columbus, told his ’lory and the governor, after investigating, gave him a litter to the authorities at Millersburg, where the murder is said to have occurred, which has stirred them to action. 1 he judge and prosecuting attorney 'axe called a special grand jury and "ill probe the matter to the fullest xten ' they say. Don was stabbed 0 death while asleep on the davenport at his rooming house. The reguai grand jury made some investiga*on, but failed to indict anybody. Mr. ■ ndrews is determined that the guilty Pei sons shall be punished for their Wme and will insist on an indigent. and trial and the state officials 0 Ohio will stand back of him, aceording to promises made.

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i Bartholemew County To Have A Fair Next Year Columbus. Ind., Sept. 14.—(United Press) Bartholomew county is assured of u county fair and rue<> moot next year. The county council appropriated 13,500 to the fair und racing association to help clour it of debt. Members of the asiociation appeared before the council and announced the association was faced with a debt of s3,<foo as a result of this year’s fair and race meet. They charged their financial plight was directly due to the order of the county prosecutor banning betting on the races. o MITCHELL TO BE | CALLED BEFORE INQUIRY BOARD To Be Asked To Testify Regarding His Charges Os Incompetency TO MEET THURSDAY — Board Os Inquiry Expected To Exonerate War And Navy Departments Washington. Sept 14 —Colonel William Mitchell probably will be summtmed before President Coolidge’s special board of aircraft inquiry to testify regarding hie charges of incompetency, it was said authoritatively here today. e The same high government authority expressed the opinion that the court martial would assume a minor aud “"7 Mitchell's paiticipu tion in any changes or improvements in the flying service would be slight. Washington, Sept. 14—The aircraft investigating board appointed by President Coolidge is expected to exonerate tlve war and navy departments of charges of incompetence and negligence and to recommend a compromise solution of the demand for greater independence of the al. services. The nine men culled to meet the (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)

MHMMAPLACEO UNDER ARREST Decatur Man Provides $2,000 Bond for Release On Charge Os Arson George C. Muninta, of this city, was placed under arrest on' a charge of arson, by Sheriff Baker late Saturday afternoon. He was realeased soon after his arrest when he provided bond in the sr/m of $2,000. An affidavit charging Mumma with arson was filed in the circuit court Friday evening by a representative of Newman C. Miller, state fire marshal. It is alleged that Mumma set fire to his residence on Fourteenth street on the. morning of August 21. for the pur pose of collecting his insurance. He made a confession at the office ot the state fire marshal on August 26. Mumma’s case has not been set for trial, but it is likely that it will be tried during the present term of court. Commander Rodgers Decline Appointment Washington, Sept. 14. — (1 nited Press.) — Commander John Rodgers of the PN-9-1 today notified Secretary of the Navy Wilbur that he would prefer to remain on sea duty with airplanes rather than accept the post as assistant chief of the navy bureau of aeronautics to which Wilbur appointed him last Friday. In a radio message from Honolulu, Rodgers told Wilbur he appreciated the honor of the appointment, but that he would prefer to stay with the seaplane forces “unless in your opinion my services will be more valuable in the department.”

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“('.old Nerve” Rodgers and crew of four men of the naval plane PN-9 No. 1, adrift ten days in the Pacific, are now safe at Honolulu. They were picked up off the island of Kauai by the submarine R-l, none the worse for their vild advent ire on lhe waves of the ocean.

P. J, HYLAND IS CALLED BY DEATH I Prominent Decatur Business Man Dies Os Heart , Trouble This Morning P. J Hyland, age 60. prominent citizen of this city, died at the Adams County Memorial hospital this morning at 4:30 o'clock, after a brief illness of heart trouble.. Mr. Hyland w*» takaa u> the, hotpital Saturday for medicql treatment and his condition became worse yesterday afternoon. It became evident late yesterday that he would not recover and the end came early this morning. Mr. Hyland had been in ill health for the last several months and at times was confined to his home, but his condition did not become serious until Saturday. He was taken to the hospital where it was thought he might recover, but a’l nfedical aid was of no avail. Mr. Hyland has been in the plumbing business in this city for many years and is known throughout the county and northern part of the state He was owner and manager of the P. J Hyland Plumb- 1 ing Company. |

Patrick Joseph Hyland was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1865. He was the son of Patrick and Katherine Hy and. Later, the Hylands moved to Youngstown. Ohio, and, while still a young man, Mr. Hyland moved to this city. He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Touhey and since that time they have resided in this city. Mr. Hyland has allways been interested in community and civic affairs and was a leader in the various affairs of Decatur and Adams county. He was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, of this city, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of Fort Wayne, He was a member of the St. Marys Catholic church. Mrs. Hyland, three children, Arthur, Katherine and Mary Virginia, all of th's city, the father, Patrick Hyland, Sr. of Youngstown. Ohio, and one brother, Michael, also of Youngstown. survive, besides several distant relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services for Mr Hyland will be held at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning from the St. Marys Catholic church, the Rev. Father J A. Seimetz. officiating. Burial will be made in St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. __ o Accident Restores Sight To Man Who Was Blind 25 Years Anderson, Ind.. Sept. 24 —A quarter of a century ago Charles Hudson, foreman in the interurban shops here lost the sight of one eye. Efforts of specialists to restore the sight failed. While he'ping put out a small blaze in the shops, Hudson was struck by fluid from a fire extinguisher He rubbed his eye and found he could see.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, September 14, 1925.

Missing Naval Airmen Safe

DOGS A United Press dispatch from Columbus, Indiana, published by the Daily Democrat Thursday, stated that there were 40 dogs in the town of Waynesdale, a village of 46 souls, located near Columbus. The little “burg" of Honduras, ten miles southwest of Decatur, where the entire population numbers five persons, boasts of 12 canines, all well and hearty. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Crum, owners and proprietors of the only business house in the village, furnish bones fbr two dogs, while a mother dog and nine pups make their home at the A. Sovine residence. The canine population of the town is expected to decrease somewhat before the tax collector again makes his rounds, however. o -—-—- FIND BODY THAT FAVORS SLAYER

Remains Os Man Found In lowa Believed Those Os “Dutch” Anderson Dubuque, la.. Sept. 14. — (United Press.) —Authorities today were hopeful of identifying the body of a man, found here last week, as that of George “Dutch” Anderson, gunman companion of Gerald Chapman and wanted for the revenge murder of Mr and Mrs. Ben Hance, near Muncie. Indiana. The man’s finger prints have been sent to the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Ga.. from which Anderson escaped, in an effort to make positive identification. Markings on the man s body coincide with descriptions of Anderson. The body was discovered in a patch of weeds on the river front, the man's dog attracting the attention of passersby. George Daley was the name by which the dead man was known here. He came here in August, following the Indiana murder, and lived in a river front shack. Anderson is believed to have murdered Mr. and Mrs. Hance in revenge for their part in betraying Chapman to the authorities last winter. Chapman is now awaiting execution in Connecticut. o Dr. Keller Improving Dr. H. E Keller, well-known Decatur physician who underwent an operation at the St. Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, recently, is improving and expects to return to his home here within the next ten days, according to a report received by the Daily Democrat today. Weather Mostly overcast tonight *id Tuesday. Probably showers. Not much change in temperature.

ROTARY GROUP MEETING FRIDAY Large Delegation Os Decatur Rotarians Plan To Go To Angola Avon Burke, W. A. Klepper. James Arnold and Fred Reppert comprise the “On to Angola” committee of the Decatur Rotary Club which is maki . ing arrangements for the attendance . at Group meeting to be held at | Weldon's Landing, Lake James, Friday afternoon, September 16. A large delegation of local Rotarians will re- • ciprocate the splendid attendance which the Angola club gave the Decatur meeting last year Much interest is being manifested among Rotarians of the group in the forthcoming meeting, which will be the third annual gathering of the kind, the former two having been held at Fort Wayne and Decatur, respectively. The entertainment and inspiration derived at these meetings caNse them to be held in high esteem. The Angola club has accepted the challenge to make this the best meeting of the kind yet held. An afternoon packed full of fuin and frolic has been arranged. At evening, a supper will be served and there will be an 'nspirational program at which the principal addresses will be given by Arthur H. Sapp, first vice-president of Rotary International, and Ben Sherwood, governor of the Indiana district. Stunts by each club and a club singing contest are among the entertainment features. Every member of the Angola club has been appointed on some committee and a detailed organization has been perfected wihch will look after every detail that will give the visitors pleasure. Group 11. subdivision of District Twenty (Indiana.) comprises the seven clubs of Bluffton. Columbia City, Decatur. Kendallville. Hartford City. Fort Wayne, and Angola. Date MacMillan. of Fort Wayne, is the present Group Representative of tae District Governor, and will be succeeded by Pat Maloney, of Columbia City, in the reorganization for fall work. There are nearly tour hundred Rotarians in the combined membership of the clubs , in the district.

o Girl’s Throat Cut During Her Sleep Columbus, O. Sept. 14. — (United Press )—A prowling “ripper” of the type which has terrorized Nashville. Tenn., is sought by police here today as Alberta Perry, 14-year-old Salvation Army slinger, lies near death in a hospital from a slash in her throat. The child’s jugular vein was threefourths severed by an unknown assailant early yesterday as she lay sleeping beside her mother in their home. Police have been unable to ascribe any motive for the attack. No one saw the attacker enter or leave the house and he test no clue to his identity.

Donate $3,620 For Relief Os Jay County Farmers Portland, Sept 14. —Cltlxens of Portland and Jay county have contributed approximately $1,325 to a fund for the relief of the farmers In the southern part of the county who suffered heavy los es from a hail storm several weeks ago. The crops in that part of the county were practically destroy?) by the hail. In addition to the cash, there has been donated 380 bushels of corn. 128 bushels of oats, and II bushels of potatoes. The American Red Cross has donated $2,000 to the fund, making a total of about $3,620 in the fund for the relief of the stricken armers. CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPENS WITH 383 PUPILS ENROLLED Classes Begun In New Building On Fourth Street This Morning 67 IN HIGH SCHOOL Sister M. Vera Is Principal; Twelve Other Sister Teachers The St. Joseph Cathodic schools opened this morning in the new school building on Fourth street, and classes were started at 9 o’clock. At noon today the enrolment in the grades, high school and commercial department had reached 383, an increase over last year. Sixty-seven pupils had registered in the hieh school and commerc'al department- There are 12 In the senior year and 19 in the freshmen year. Nine pupils are sn'so registered in the freshmen year in the commercial department. All the grades have a good enrollment. there being more than 300 in tlie eight grades,. Sister M. Vera, pr'ncipal of the school, has her office on the third f'oor of the building and. together with the principalship, also teaches several subjects in the high school. There are twelve other Sister teachers in the school this year, eight of whom teach the grades (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) — 6————— l WILBUR SELECTS INQUIRY BOARD

Secretary Os Navy Names Men To Investigate Shenandoah Disaster Bulletin Washington, Sept. 14 — (United Press)—Secretary of the Navy Wilbur today annoipiced the personnel of the court of inquiry which is to investigate tlie Shpnandpah disaster. The board will meet at Lakehurst as soon as possible, probably this week, it was announced. It consistof: Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones, senior member of the general board of the navy, who will act as president of the court. Captain Paul Foley, technician aide to Secrtetary Wilbur and director of the naval experimental laboratory here, who will act as Judge advocate of the court Captain Frank H. Clark. Wilbur’s aide for navy yards. Captain Lewis B. Mcßride, naval construction corps. Commander John H. Towers, naval aviator and commander of the trans Atlantic flight. Lieutenant Commander Ralph C. Pennoyer, who inspected the rigid airship construction in Germany including that of the Los Augeles and served in England durig the construction of the 4-38 and ZR-2. Lieutenant Commander M. R. Pierce, who will act as advisor to the judge advocate. Pierce is a lighter thanair pilot and familiar with the Shenandoah construction.

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YELLOW RIVER INUNDATES 1,000 CHINESETOWNS Inhabitants Work Frantically To Strengthen Dikes, But Fail WATER 50 FEET HIGH Flooded Section Is In Show Chaps District Os Shantung Province Bul’et’n <United Press Service, London. Sepl. 11 The Tien lain correspondent of the Central News reported today that great floods of the Yellow Diver sweeping away dikes, had inundated one thousand villages in the Show ('.hang district of Shantung province. The dispatch estimated 3.000 had been drowned. Inhabitants of the villages worked frantically for hours to strengthen the dikes, but during the night they crumbled away, pouring an overwhelming flood over a vast area. At some points the water was said to be fifty feet high while villages for fifty miles around are inundated. ■ —o Two Girls Tarred And Feathered By Mob Os 150 Jacksonville, Fla.. Sept. II. —(United Press) —Police today sought members of a mob ot' 150 men who last n’ght tarred and feathered two young white women following their escape from the city jrrison farm, wliere they were serving a 30-day sentence on a disorderly conduct charge. The women, who had served less than two weeks of their sentence, according to police, were taken to a secluded spot by the mob and tarred and feathered. Later, clad only in gunnysacks, they were dropped on a downtown Jacksonville street with a warning to leave town. Gaining entrance to a nearby rooming house, the two women, who are sisters, cleansed themselves and disappeared. leaving behind the clothing they had worn at the prison farm. Sullivan Divided On New Court House Question Sullivan. Ind , Sep’. 14—-.(.United Press) —Citizens of Sullivan county are split on the question of building a new court house. One group is urging a new structure while another wants the present building remodeled.

AUTOMOBILE HITS ABUTMENT Rov Steele And Lady Friend Escape Serious Injury Saturday Night Roy Steel, who resides southeast of this citv. and a young lady friend, of this city, narrowly escaped serious injury late Saturday night when the Dodge coupe in which they were riding hit a stone abtuinent about a mile and a half east of Decatur, just off the paved road. The car was going at a rapid rate of speed and struck the right side o a stone bridge The velocity of the car moved the large cement block several feet and threw the ear completely over and' turned it the opposite direction from which it was originally headed. The fenders, top and body of the car were badly damaged. One wheel was broken off and it is estimated that the damage will amount to more than SSOO. The car was brought to this city to a local garage where it will be repaired Mr. Steel, who works in Fort. Wayne, could not be reached by telephone today, but it was stated that he nor tho young lady who accompanied him were injured to any great extent, other than, some cuts and bruises.