Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 234, Decatur, Adams County, 3 October 1925 — Page 1

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■p IN TRIAL ■STEPHENSON ■ threatened a Demands That Ed■L d Prater Be Tried At ■ Noblesville Oct. 12 ■]\ JAIL LONGER Stephenson's Counsel Plans |To Demand His Trial Start As Planned sjaag — — — i ■ il'nite.T Press Service) ■ Indianapolis. Oct. 3 — Delay in the ■rial of I* *' Stephenson, former klan Beader, and his aides. Earl Klenck and ■Earl Gentry, on murder charges at ■ Xoblesvllle, wan threatened today ■ when Frank Baker, attorney, demandI t d that his client. Edward Prater, be | tried on murder charges at NoblesI rille. Oct. 12, the date set for the | Stephenson trial. “My client has been in jail since ' Jan. S. much lunge? than Stephenson. and should be tried first,” Baker said in a letter to Judge Hines of circuit court, at Noblesville. Eph Inman, chief defense counsel for Stephenson, said that he will insist the Stephenson trial start Oct. 12. as has heen decided. Prosecutor Remy said it made no difference whether Prater or Stephenson and his aides would go to trial first. Meanwhile Judge Hines, the only man who can settle the issue, is at Bluomington for the week end to attend a football game. o Pan-American Highway Congress Opens Sunday Buenos Aires, Oct. 3 —American delegates to the Pan-American highway congress arrived today in a spe-! ciai train, provided by the Argentine government from Mendosa. They were accompanied by delegates from] Peru. Chile, Venezuela, Colombia and! Cuba. I Chairman Rice of the Americans reported the "finest receptions" throughout the journey. In an interview with the Argentine press he emphasized that the Americans had not come as teachers, but in the ’ hope of inspiring mutual profit from the conference, which is purely technical. The sessions open tomorrow. o ROY COMER IN JAIL AT KOKOMO Suspect In Harmon Rob bery.Near Wren, 0.,N0w Faces Three Charges Roy Comer, who was one of the suspects arrested several months ago in connection with the robbery <’f Mr. and Mrs. John Harmon, of near Wren. Ohio, and who was later freed, has been arrested at Kokomo chared with forgery, burglary and Jail breaking. He is being closely guarded in the jail. Comer, alias Roy Joyce., a former Rort Wayne man, was arrested Thursday night. A 45-caliber revolver < a quantity of nitroglycerin and fuses and caps were found in his Possession. The Kokomo police are attempting to trace the ownership of an automobile which the prisoner was driving when arrested. At the same time special agents of the American Railway Express company are investigating Comer's activities. Th e express company's agents aided in placing the trap into which tomer was ensnared after a two ftonths’ search. Authorities have expressed the beli<‘t that Comer will be identified n >th a series of robberies in Indiana, including the railway station at - ewberry, a grocery at Trinity Springs, and a bank, a store and two elevators at Elnora. 1 omer is wanted at Kokomo on a charge of forgery. An express money! ordi'i, said to have been one stolen fjem Newberry, was passed at a Kokomo bank by Comer last August, according to allegations. He is nown to have broken jail at Marion jnd Indianapolis, where he was held «" vehicle taking six months ago and since that time has one about 1 P state issttin fraudulent money nedars under the name of "Raymond, -"oore," according to police.

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Studabaker Funeral Is Changed To Sunday A change has been made in the arrangements for the funeral of David E. Studebaker, prominent I local citizen,, who died at the St I Joseph hospital dn Fort Wayne ■ Thursday night. The funeral will be j held from the residence east of the, city at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon; instead of Monday afternoon, as orig-l inally planned. The Rev Somerville I Light, pastor of she First Methodist church of this city, will have charge of the services Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. o CODIFICATION OF LAW URGED Inter-parliamentary Union Deals With International Court Os Justice Washington, Oct. 3. —(United Press) —Having thrust aside a resolution for American participation in the league of nations, the interparliamentary union of forty nations proceeded with matters for perfecting the international court of justice. A report was presented by Elihu Root, noted international lawyer, urging that immediate steps be taken to codify international law "The time has come when there should lie no further delay in the necessary preparations for a general international conference which shall make more definite and certain and comprehensive the body of law by which international conduct is to be ruled,” Root said. Root did not say whether a codification conference should be called ay President Coolidge, or the matter should be handled by the committee already designated by the league of j nations for more preliminary work. WILBUR SCORES CRITICS OF NAVY Secretary Declares Navy Is Keeping Pace With '' Progress In Aviation Quincy. Mass', Oct. 3. — (United Press) —Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, in an address at the launching of the airplane carrier Lexington here today, scored critics of the navy who have condemned it as "hide bound with conservation," and cited construction of the Lexington as evidence of the navy's keeping pace with progress. At the ceremony, Rea) Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of the navy bureau of aeronautics, reiterated his opposition to separation of naval aviation from complete naval g-ontrol. Declaring that the lexington “is more than a ship; it is a monument to faith, to hope and to progress." Wilbur said: “Every blow of the hammer tiped in her construction gives vocal protest to the unthinking declaration that tile American navy is hide-bound with conservation and immovably anchored by barnacled encrusted chains to things of the past "This monument is a witness-bear-ing silent testimoney to the belief of the men and officers of the American navy in the use of aircraft for national defense.” WILL ATTEND LEGION MEET Frank Shumacher To Represent Local Post At Convention In Omaha Fiank “Shucks" Schumacher, of this city, left today for Omaha. Nebraska, to attend the national convention of the American Legion, as alternate delegate from this district. Mr. Schumacher will meet the rest of the Indiana delegation at Chicago tonight and the special American legion train will start from Chicago at midnight tongiht for Omaha. The anpual session will last several days and an interesting program has been arranged by the Nebraska war veterans, “Shucks," has attended most of the national conventions since the founding of the world war organization, and his pos'tion as alternate has been awarded him for his interest | shown in the organization.

BICYCLE BANDIT RANSACKS HOMES NORTH OF CITY Three Suits of Clothes. Gold Watch And Money Stolen Friday THIEF IS SEEN Charles Johnson And Lawrence Heckman Houses Robbed; Search Made A bfeyeye *bandlt was at work in the rural community north of Decatur Friday, according to reports received by Sheriff John Baker. Two houses were robbed and others likely would have been lotted had not the occupants been at home when the thief passed. Two suits of men's clothing and more than 19 in cash were stolen at I the Charles Johnson home, while one suit of clothes and a gold watch were stolen at the Heckman res-1 idenee. Several persons saw the thief and a good description was furnished to the officers, but so far no trace of the man has been found. Seen On State Road From information furnished the slier-1 iff. it appears that the thief rode his bicycle south on the state road, which is under construction, shortly before the noon hot|r. He was seen to pass the William Rodenbeck residence just before noon. At that time he had a basket on the front of his bicycle and ; there was a bundle in the basket. No I one was at home at the Heckman home, the family having gone to Fort Wayne. The thief entered the Heckman residence and ransacked the entire house. Only the suit of clothes, which was valued at S6O. and the gold watch, which was almost new, were missed, however. Stopped At Eiting Home After ransacking the Heckman house, the thief evidently rode south on the state road as far as Monmouth. | He also passed the Henry Siting home, which is a short distance off the state road. He stopped at the Eiting home and walked toward the kitchen door. Just before he reached the door, he saw members of the family in the kitchen and he stopped and turned toward the well. A son of Mr. Eiting went out to the well, also, and the man said he thought he would stop and get a drink. Mr. Eiting talked to the man. who was a youth about 18 or 19 years old. for some time, before he left. At Monmouth, the thief evidently turned east to the first road and then rode north to the Johnson home, which I is the first # hoiise north of the cross roads. The Johnson family was away from home and the thief ransacked the entire house, taking two suits of clothes that belonged to the Johnson (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) COURT MARTIAL HOLDS INTEREST Col. Mitchell Ordered To Report To Inspector General Os Army Monday By William J. McEvoy, (U P. Staff Correspondent) Washington, Oct. 3—(United Press) —With the president’s air board in recess over the week end, the impending court martial proceedings against Colonel William Mitchell on charges of insurordination became the center of official attention today. Mitchell has been ordered to report to the inspector general of the army Mopday when he'will be served with a copy of the war department’s charges. At that time he will be given an opportunity to answer, somewhat in the nature of a prisoner pleading to an indictment. Mitchell may reply orally at once or he may ask for several days’ time to obtain counsel and prepare a written answer. When the answer is filed, Acting Secretary of War Davis will Issue the formal order for the courtmartial. If President Coolidge decides upon one. Davis is acting in thfs case for the president, who is one of the few persons empowered to call such a trial. High war department officials show wo sign of relenting and ft is believed almost a certainty that Mitchell will be tried in Washington soon. One official estimated the court would begin its sittings within three weeks.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, October 3, 1925.

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Carol Cummings, pretty New York chorus girl, is the latest to attract the eye trf Harry Thaw on his latest visit to New . York. After a gay evening at j the night clubs of the city with , Carol and others, Thaw was , ! seen taking home a poor CinderI ella of the tenements. FREE TICKETS TO DAIRY EXPOSITION .Cloverleaf Creameries Company Makes Offer To Adams Co. Farmers The Cloverleaf Creamery Company of this city, is offering free tjekets to fanners and those who are planning to attend the National Dairy Exposition, at Indianapolis, October 10 to 17. Those who are planning to attend the dairy show are asked to call at the Creamery office on or before October 8 and secure the free tickets. which also include parking space for automobiles. This is the first time in the history of the association that the Naiona! Show has been brought to Indiana, and thousands of visitors from all parts in the country will attend. Many farmers and those interested in dairying in this county are planning to attend the exposition, and W. A. Klepper. of the Cloverleaf Creamery, Invites them to call at his office and secure a free ticket, which will admit them to the grounds. Besides farmers who will attend, the winners in the junior calf clubs in this county will receive free trip to the exposition, as the guests of I the Decatur Industrial Association and the Cloverleaf Creameries. o — PROCLAMATION Whereas, fire is one of the greatest menaces to persons and propertj’ in our nation today and the average annual fire loss in the United States during the last ten years has been Two Hundred and Fifty Million Dollars per year, and Whereas, as our present burning rate. approximately forty human lives and One Million, Four Hundred Thousand Dollars’ Worth of property is destroyed each day in the year, and Whereas, the week of October 5, 1925, has been set aside for a national observance of Fire Prevention Week in every city of the Union and the City of Decatur should do her part as a progressive and modern community. Now therefore « I. Huber M. DeVoss, mayor of the City of Decatur, Indiana, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby certify and proclaim that the week of October 5, 1925. .shall be set aside in said City of Decatur. Indiana, for a proper observance of Eire Prevention Week and hereby call upon the ci'izelis of said City to lend their assistance and co-operation to said movement In Witness Whereof 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Decatur, Indiana to be affixed hereto this Ist day of 1 October. 1925. HUBER M. DE VOSS. /Mayor of the City of Decatur. (Seal) Weather Mostly unsettled tonight and Sunlay. Probably showers or thunder I storms much change in tem- . perature.

JUDGING IN GALFCLUBIS HELD AT BERNE Twenty-eight Members Os Club Display Their Animals Today 450 PERSONS PRESENT Each Member Os Club Gets Free Trip To Dairy Show At Indianapolis Berne. Oct. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)- Attend* d by about 450 people, the judging contest in the Adams county Junior Calf club was held in the Lehman Grove, south of here, this morning. Mr. A. E. Canon, of the ifairy department, Purdue University, acted as judge and the boy and girl members of the clubs were present with their calves. About 28 of the 30 members attended the meeting and the judging of the cattle, consisting of Holstelns. Jerseys and Guernseys, was one of great interest. At noon a chicken dinner was served and an hour or two of goodfellowship enjoyed by the many present,. The winners in the contest, two from each township, will be announced Monday. County Agent L. M Busche, who has acted as chairman of the event, w4.il assist in compiling the reports necessary in making the awards and it is thought that by Monday the list of winners in each township can be announced. To Be Given Trips W. A. Klepper, of the Cloverleaf Creamery Company of Decatur, announced that his company will give a free trip to Indianapolis on October 13. to each of the club members, where they would be given the opportunity to attend the National Dairy Exposition. A special bus will carry the boys and girls to Indianapolis, returning here the same day, it is thought. Joseph Winteregg. of Berne, gave a short talk at the meeting and Mr. Busche presided as chairman and introduced Ma Gacon. the judge. Thq calf clubs, corn and sugar beet clubs were organized this year through the county agent's office and sponsored by the members* of th,e DeiHUir Industrial jon and individuals at Berne. Monroe and (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) Woman Files Suit For Divorce In Two Courts At Same Time Evansville, Ind., Oct. 3. — (United Press) -Filing suit for divorce in two courts at the same time here, Katherin Ixjtiise Mitli, carrying her child, decleared that she was "very anxious" to become divorced from her husband. o— TO TEST SOIL FOR FARMERS Purdue Men To Accompany Erie “Better Soil Special" Here October 13 On Tuesday, October 13. the "Better Soil Special" which is being run through Indiana on the Erie railroad, will visit Decatur. Representatives of the Soils and Crop Department at Purdue will accompany the train and he prepared to test soil samples brought in by the farmers of the locality. Advice as to soil treatment will be given and in cases where soil shows an acid test, the farmers will be apprised of the amount of limestone needed. Several carloads of agricultural limestone will be included In the “Special.’’ The local County has been requested to obtain the names of ten farmers who art' desirous of trying out a test with linestone. Each of the ten farmers will be given two tons of stone, free of charge, which will treat one acre of ground. Farmers interested In trying a demonstration of this sort should get in touch with the county agent immediately. The “Better Soil Special" is being run in co-operation with the Erie railroad, Purdue University, and Lime- • stone and Fertilizer companies. Its ' aim is to improve soil fertility conditions along the route of the Erie rail- | road through Indiana.

Member Os S-51 Crew Once Lived In Marion Marlon, Ind.. Oct. 3. (United Press) One of the men on the sunken submarine 5 51, Is u former Marlon boy, Harry Elser, who lived here until he enlisted In the Navy nine years ago it was learned today. Cecil Wilson, schoolmate and life long friend of Elser said that the young man was to have a furlough soon. and probably would have visited in Marion. His parents now live near Columbus, Ohio, while Elser lived in Marion and worked In the Marion Gray Iron Foundry, but enlisted In the navy at 17. BUGGY STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE Mrs. Albert Book Injured In Accident Near Here This Afternoon Mrs. Albert Book, who resides east I of this.city, was injured this afternoon when the rig in which she was driving was struck by a Ford Coupe on the cement road just east of Decatur. Mrs. Pearl Johnson, who was with Mrs. Book, escaped without any serious injury. Mrs. Book was taken to her home near the state line by a Decatur physician, but the extent of her injury has not been determined. The Ford coupe started to go around the horse and buggy and struck it in the side. The automobile turned over on its side, but was not badly damaged. The horse escaped uninjured, but the buggy was partly demolished. The name of the driver of the coupe could not be learned. TO CONSIDER ANOTHER DEBT American Funding Commission to Meet With Czechoslovakian Delegates By Joseph S. Wasney, H’. P. Staff Correspondent) Washington. Oct. 3—(United Press) —Czecho-Slovakia will be asked to settle her $117,679,095.70 war debt to the United Stated on terms similar to those granted Poland and Latvia. Undistributed by failure to reach a full settlement with France on her $4,200,000,000 obligation, the American debt funding commission was preparing today to open negotiations with the Czecho-Slovakian debt mission Monday. Members of the American commission said they hoped to reach an agreement early enough to "attend the world series here” which opens Friday. The commissioners were optimistic over the outcome of the meeting. Secretary Os War Weeks Arrives In Washington Bulletin Washington, Oc t. 3.—(United Press) —Secretary of War Weeks arrived in Washington today for the first time since he left here last June 19. He held a conference with President Coolidge at the white house at lunch. The conference gave rise once more to reports that the resignation of the war secretary,' long held to be only a matter of time-, was soon to be announced. REGISTRfiTION NOT NECESSARY Voters Not Required To Register To Vote In City Election Nov. 3 ' Voters in the city of Decatur who wish to vote at the city election on Tuesday, November 3. need not register in order to qualify. There is no ’ provision in the law requiring voters ' in a city of the fifth class to register • this year before the city election Many people have called at file of ■ flee of the City Clerk in the, city build ing wanting to register and Mrs ; Catherine Kauffman, the city clerk - informed them that they need no - register. In the opinion of severs ( attorneys, those voters who are no • registered can vote in the city elec • Hon by making affidavit as to thei place of residence on election day.

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SUSPEND WORK OF SALVAGING SUBMARINE S-51 All Ships Ordered Into Port On Account Os Heavy Seas Today ANOTHER BODY FOUND Body Os Paul Daniel Burk, Engineman, Brought Up By Diver (EXITED CHESS SERVICE) Newport, R. 1., Oct. 3 Salvage operations at the scene of the submarine S-51 disaster have heen suspended indefinitely because of heavy seas anti all ships have been ordered into port, according to a dispatch to naval communications here from Admiral Christy. New London. Conn.. Oct. 3—The body of Paul Daniel Burk, engineman, second class, of Shoemakersville, Pa., was brought aboard Admiral Christy’s flagship Camden today a short while after divers had begun their morning operations within the sunken submarine S-51. It was believed the body was that which divers had seen yesterday in the engine room when the S-51 yielded two others who had per'shed. Rear AdnuraY Chrissy later sent the following message to the base here, indicating further work today was impossible: “After Burke's body recovered sea became rough and dangerous to divers, although they expiessed willingness to continue. “The burning of torpedo room > hatch has been halted"Burke’s body w-11l be brought into I Newport on mine sweeper Lark.” _o . Collie Goes To Aid Os Imprisoned Rabhit Hound Columbus. Ind . Oct. 3. — (United Press.) —When a rabbit hound owned by Harold Robertson, of Hope, chased a rabbit into a sewer pipe at that 1 place last evening the hound became imprisoned in the pipe. A collie dog that chanced to be passing and heard ! the distress signals, broadcast by the hound from the pipe, attempted a rescue. The collie dug at the sewer pipe 1 and barked all night until a passer- - by. attracted by the commotion the next morning, released the hound. i SUNDAY SCHOOLS I MEET HERE OCT. 11 Washington Township Convention At United Brethren Church ( The Washington Township Sunday 1 Schoo! convention will be held in the I United Brethern church in Decatur, ’ Sunday. October 11. The convention will open at 2 o'clock. Ray Smith. , president of the township organizaj t;on, will preside. The following pro- ‘ gram will be given Invocationßev. C. R. Smith... Pastor U. B. Church Community Sing, led by. .W. F. Beery Words of Welcome . ...O. P. Mills, Sept. Sunday School > Response ... c. E. Bell. Supt. Baptist Sunday School Music Berne Male Chorus, Berne. Indiana Report State S. S. Convention .... > Bernice Nelson Duet The Guth Sisters Motive of ot’r Present Day Sunday School □ Rev. A. R Fledderjohann. pastor n Deformed Church Music Berne Male Choruse, o Berne, Indiana s Relationship of Home to the r Sunday School i. Rev. O. E Miller, pastor f-1 Baptist Church, Decatur 1- Round Table Discussion s. Mrs. R. W. Loose, leader k, Report of Committees. )t Offering. II Music Berne Male Chorus, it Berne, Indiana c- Benediciton . . . .Rev. H. W. Thompson, ir Pastor Christian Church, Decatur, Indiana*