Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 242, Decatur, Adams County, 13 October 1925 — Page 1

Vol. XXIIJ, Number 242.

PIRATES WIN ANOTHER AND TIE SERIES

OWICHT DAVIS IS CHOSEN TO SUCCEED WEEKS Coolidge Names St. Louis Man Secretary Or War; Weeks Resigns \EW SECRETARY IS BUSINESS MAN Washington. Oct. 13.— (United Press.) Dwight Davis, of I St. Louis, toda y was named | secretary of war by President Coolidge, following official an-| nouncement of the long anticipated resignation of Secretary of War John W. Weeks, of Massachusetts, by the White House. The resignation and appointment announced simultaneously, following Weeks' attendance at his final cabinet meeting this morning. Weeks is expected to retire at once to private life, after five years in the cabinet, under two presidents. He has not been able to work since April 1. when he was stricken by parelysis, and his resignation has been practically certain since that time. Official announcement has been Withheld by President Coolidge until h,. was able to decide on a successor. Davis. bU'.’iess man of St. Louis, with the rank ot colonel in the offeers’ reserve corps, received the appointment because of bis satisfactory administration of the war department during Weeks’ absence. His defense | of the pr. sident’s economy program against the drive of the general -sUff i for latger appropriations gained for him the president's favor. Danis was appointed director of the war finance corporation by President Harding in 1921 anil retained that post until 1923 when be became assistant secretary of war, succeeding J. Mayhew Wainwright of New York, elected to congress. He is perhaps the best known as donor of the Davis cup, the international trophy.. He was a nationally (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o STRAUB FAILS TO GET PAROLE Decatur Man’s Petition For Executive Clemency Denied By Gov. Jackson The petition for executive clemency, filed with the state board of pardons by Harry Straub, of Decatur, who is serving a sentence in the state prison, was refused by Governor Jackson today upon recommendation of the pardons board. Straub was sentenced on a charge of larcency, he having confessed to stealing a sum of money ftprn the soft drink parlor and pool room owned by Fred Fullenkarap here last spring. Fifteen petitions were approved by the governor. Six persons serving in state correctional institutions were granted paroles. The others were Riven commutation of sentences anil remission of fines. The clemency pleas of 99 other persons were refused. The six-month's sentence of Leo l hurber, ot Wells county, for liquor law violations, was commuted by the governor. The petition of Cecil Lamont. also of Wells county, sentenced for vehicle taking, was refused. o : Bible Class To Hold Meeting This Evening Members of the Men's Bible class °f the Zion Reformed Sunday school, will have their regular quarterly meetin *4 at the church tonight. A good lunch will be served in the basement °f the church at 6:30 o’clock, after w hiclr the business meeting will take Place. After the business meeting, a P'ogram which has been arranged for 'he occasion will be rendered. The Rev. B, n Covert, pastor of the Presbyterlan church, will give an address. AH members of ths class are requested Ko come, 4 »

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Woman And Child Burn To Death; Man Mav Die I Bedford. Ind., Oct. 13. (United Press.) —Two persons are dead and a third is nt the point of death in a hospital today as the result of pour-, ing kerosene on an open fire. The dead are Mrs. Otto Martin and her four-year-old son. Otto Martin,' the husband, is not expected to live. ' Martin was burned when he attempted to rescue his wife front the j flames. The charred body ot the son was found under a dresser where he had crawled to escape the fire, which destroyed the house. o —— PLATFORM IS ADOPTED BY ! DEMOCRATS Democratic Candidates For City Offices Pledge Progressive Program CITY CAMPAIGN GETS UNDER WAY Endorsing the records and accomp-1 lishments of the present administration. including the progressive and business-like management of the city plant, the lowering of city taxes, the continuation of municipal ownership of the city light and power plant, the maintaining of a low city tax rate, a continuation of the ornamental light program, the providing of adequate police and fire protection, the upholding and practicing of honesty and economy in all branches of government and favoring repre>ientatum by women on public boards of the city, the democratic candidates for city office have adopted a conservative, honest an dprogressive platform on which they will make their campaign for election. The platform, containing seven planks, is printed in full in another part of this paper and deserves the earnest consideration ot every citizen. No wild-eyed schemes or fancies are advocated. Nothing is promised that cannot be delivered. It is bus-iness-like and the candidates are willing to stand on the present splendid administration and pledge themselves to a continuation of a program in the interest of the city as a whole. The democratic candidates have opened the campaign and. within the next three weeks, will endeavor to see the voters and ask them for their support in the city election to be held on Tuesday, November 3rd. —oThree Firms Indicted For Polluting St Joseph River South Bend, Ind., Oct. 13 Two Mishawaka and one South Bend manufacturing .plants today face grand jury indictments charging them with polluting the St. Joseph river. Conviction on the charge carries a fine of 11,000 for each day the pollution can be proved. The firms indicted are the Northern Indiana Gas and Electric company. Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen company and the Mishawaka Rubbr Regeneration company. —o — Fifty Barrels Os Wine Taken In Raid On South Bend Home South Bend. Ind.. Oct. 13 — (United Press.)—Michael Eitel, ex-saloonkeep-, er, is the poorer today by fifty barrels of wine valued at SIOO,OOO. Yesterday police raided Ettel’s subi urban home, confiscated the wine and charged the man with violation of the Wright bone dry law. — o— — Making Changes In Newcastle Factory Newcastle, Ind., Oct. 13. Work is being rushed on changes at the local plant of the Chrysler motor company, which will give the unit of tt)e organization an output of 1,000 automobiles per day. There are more than 3,000 persons now employed at the factory and it is believed that when the changes are completed more will be given work.

Democratic Candidates Adopt Platform We. the Democrat c candidates for the several city offices of Decatur. Indiana, to l>e voted upon November 3. 1925. do adopt the following principles us our p’atform and we pledge ourselves to faithfully observe them: Ist. We endorse and commend the present democratic administration for its progressive and fatseeing policies and effie'ent management of our municipal affairs. 2nd Wi believe In the municipal ownership of the public service util ties of our city and that t’.„ , I; . niP should be operated and maintained to the best interests of all the citizens and we assure the citizens of Decatur that our efforts shall be at al times to manage and operate the same in a cousetvutlve ami business-like manner. 3rd. Wo favor a low tax rate and will at all times strive to reduce and maintain a City rate as low as the needs of the city permit. 4th. We favor a continuation of the ornament 1 light'ng system, heretofore adopted in the city. ■tli We believe the cit'zens of Decatur should have adequate protection to person and property and we will at ad times maintain a sufficient fire department and police force to insure the same. titli. We believe honesty, economy and efflclen y to be the requis tes of every public official and We will conduct tile affairs of every department of tie city with those principles to the front. 7th We favor representation by women on the üblic boards of the city, LUELLA MAG LEY’ GEORGE KRICK, JOE HUNTER A R. ASHBAUCHER O. L. VANCE J FRED LINN GEORGE MILLER CATHERINE KAUFFMAN

SOIL SPECIAL DRAWS CROWD Large Number Os Farmers And School Children Visit Farm Train Here Several hundred Adams county farmers and senool children visited the Erie railroad yards this morning where the four car Erie Better Soil exposition train was on exhibit under the supervision of T. M. Palmer. Erie agriculture agent and expert soil analysis!. The various sorts of fertilizer and their advantages through scientific mixing were displayed and explained. All science classes in the various Decatur schools were taken through the train and pamphlets were distributed. Many farmers of this community took advantage of the exhibit and visited the train during its short stay in Decatur. The special left at noon today to continue the rest of its scheduled trip, which taks in several cities and town across the state. Special lectures were given at various times and special reels of film were shown to explain scientific farming. The lectures and pictures were greatly enjoyed, especially by those who are engaged in agricultural activities. The train carries a large crew of experts who explan the ex(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) RALSTON STILL CRITICALLY ILL Condition Os Senator Reported Unchanged Today; Passes Fair Night Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 13. — (United Press.) — Practically no change was noted by physicians today in the condition of Senator Samuel M. Ralston. Julian Ralston, a son. said the senator passed a fair night, though his condition was regarded as critical. Ralston slept a few hours late in the night and got more rest during the morning. He is ill with kidney and heart trouble. Indianapolis, Ind.. Oct. 13.—(United Press.) —Senator Samuel M. Ralston, wiio is ill at his home here with a complication of heart and kidney disorders, remained in a serious condition today. Dr. John M. Cunningham and Dr. Robert M. Moore, his physicians, issued a statement which said that the kidney disorder was proving very difficult of treatment. There has been a slight improvement in his heart action during the (last few days, the statement said. Mrs. Ralston and other members of the family were in constant attendance at his bedside and close friends called at the home yesterday to in(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, October 13, 1925.

Morris Company To Open Another Store! The Morris company, of Bluffton. | which owns 26 five-and-ten-cent stores in various parts of the midlewest. including one in this city, will open a new store at Ludington. Michigan, about October 24. This store will be known as store No. 27 and will take the place of the Vincennes store, which has been discontinued. Everett Young, of Goshen, will manage the new store. o_ _______ PEP SESSION IS HELDATD.H.S. William Bell Elected Cheer Leader; France Confer Gives Talk The entire Decatur high school listened attentively to a spirited talk given by France Confer, basketball coach of the Decatur Catholic high school, this morning and then held the most rousing pep session ever held by Decatur high school pupils. William Bell was elected cheer leader. and Ralph Kudard and Geraldine Hower were selected as assistants for this year. Mr. Center instilled high school spirit into every pupil ami told them that backing the team was half of the-victory. After his address, the local high school athletic association was reorganized for the year, and 197 members were obtained in a few minutes. The membership this year is larger than ever in the history of the local public high school. Robert Strickler was elected president of the 1925-26 association, and Donald Leßrun was chosen vicepresident. Katheryn Nichols was elected secretary and Principal Walter Krick was elected treasurer The association will organize a rooters’ section for the remaining football games and for the basketball games and make an effort to put Decatur athletic teams on the map in Hoosierdom. The next- home football game will be played next Saturday afternoon on Ahr’s Field with Columbia City as the opponent. The local gridders have improved considerably since the first of the season and predictions from the local camp are to the effect that Decatur will win from the invaders. o Anderson’s Oldest Citizen Celebrates 91st Birthday Anderson. Ind.. Oct. 13. — (United Press.) — Anderson's oldest citizen and one of the oldest Masons in the state of Indiana. James A. Thompson, yesterday observed his ninety-first birthday. Weather Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday; probably occasional rains. Ijttle change in temperature.

DANIEL SHACKLEY CALLED BY DEATH Well-Known Civil War Veteran Dies At Home Here At Age Os 82 Years Daniel K Shackley. aged 82, prominent Decatur citizen and Civil War veteran, died at his home on South Eleventh street at, 6:25 o’clock last '»gill. after several weeks illness. Mr. Shackley suffered severe burns on September 30 when scalding water splashed on his head, and this, with other complications, were the cause of his death. Mr. Shack’ey is well-known in this community, having served as commander of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic at three different times. Daniel K. Shackley was born in Alfred, Maine. March 22. 1842. He was the son of Joseph and Louisa Shackley. When nine years of age he moved to this county with his parents. in 1566, Mr. Shackley was married to Margaret Conner, who preceded him in death. In 1884, lie was married to Emily C. Momma, who survivesMr. Shackley has an enviable Civil War record. He enlisted in the army in 1861, and was assigned to (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) DEDICATION TO BEHELDSUNDAY Arrangements Almost Complete For Ceremonies At New Catholic School Plans are practically completed for the formal dedication of the new Catholic school building in this city on Sunday. October 18. Rt. Rev. John F. Noll, bishop of the Catholic diocese of Fort Wayne, will be here and will be in charge of the dedication ceremonies, in the morning. he wil clonfirm a class of boys ami girls in the Catholic church. Tlie dedication ceremonies will begin at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon and the Rev. Tieman. pastor of Sacred Heart church. Cincinnati, will deliver the dedication address. At noon, a chicken dinner will be served in the old school building on Madison street. The women of the parisll will prepare the dinner and the public is invited to attend. Services will liegin lietweti 11:40 and 12 o'clock and continue until all are served. More I than 200 chickens will be prepared I for the meal and the women promise a, regular home-cooked Sunday dinner. The charge will be only ffty cents a p ate and arrangements are being ' made to serve several hundred people. The confirmation mass will lie held (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX)

PITTSBURGH WINS SIXTH GAME FROM CHAMPS, 3-2 KREMER PITCHES A GOOD GAME FOR PIRATES- EDDIE MOORE SCORES WINNING RUN WITH HOME RUN IN FIFTH INNING—GISLIN GETS HOMER—DECIDING GAME IN PITTSBURGH TOMORROW Innings 12345678 9—R H E Senators 11 0 0 0 00 0 0-2 6 2 Pirates 00201000 x-3 6 1 HTnited Press Service) Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 13.—The Pittsburgh Pirates evened the world series by defeating Washington this afternoon, three to two. Both teams have won three games and the deciding contest will be played here tomorrow. Ray Kremer, after a bad start pitched a great game, allowing but six hits. Alec Furgeson, who started for Washington,

was taken out in the eighth when the Senatorial board of strategy tried a pinch hitter in an effort to win. Bucky Harris took himself out to let Bob Veach hit for him, but Kremer checked the attempted rally. “Win” Ballou went in in the eighth and stopped the Pirates. With the score tied 2-2, Eddie Moore, the Pirate second baseman. hit a home run in the fifth and won the game. Goose Goslin drove a homer into the right field stand in the first. BATTING ORDER WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH Rice, cf Moore, 2b S. Harris. 2b Carey, cf Goslin. If Cuyler. rs Judge, lb Barnhart. If J. Harris, rs Traynor, 3b Bluege. 3b Wright, ss Peck, ss Mclnnis, lb. Severeid. c Smith, c. Ferguson, p. Kremer, p. First Inning Washington—Rice out. Moore to Mclnnis. S. Harris out Smith to McInnis. Goslin hit a home run. J Harris out. Kremer to Mclnnis. One run. no hits, no errors. Pittsburgh—Moore singled to left. Carey sacrificed. Cuyler flied to Rice Barnhart out. Bluege to Judge. No runs, one hit. no errors. Second Inning Wash’ngton— Judge singled over Mclnnis' head. Bluege forced Judge at second. Kremer to Moore. Peck hit over Mclnnis for a. double, scoring Bluege. Peck went to third when Keremer made a wide throw to second trying to catch him napping. Severeid tiled to Barnhart. Ferguson flied to Cuyler. One run, two hits, one error. Pittsburgh—Traynor singled over second. Wright forced Traynor at second. Mclnnis fanned. Smith singled. Wright going to third. Kremer fanned. No runs, two hits, no errors. Third Inning Washington -Rice lined to Kremer. S. Harris onU Traynor to Mclnnis. Goslin popped to Wright. No runs, no hits, no errors. Pittsburgh—Moore walked. Carey safe and Moore at second by beating Pick’s attempt to force him Cuy'er out. Bluege to Judge. Runners advance. Barnhart out. Moore scored and Carey went to third. Traynor singled past Ferguson scoring Carey. Wright out, Bluege to Judge. Two ! runs, one hit, one error. Fourth Inning Washington— J. Harris fanned Judge fanned. Bluege singled to left field. Peck up. Blnege nipped off , first. Kremer to Mclnnis to Moore to I Mclnnis to Kremer. No runs, one hit , no errors. Pittsburgh—Mclnnis flied to Rice. ( Smith up. Smith fanned. Kremer up. , Kremer out. No runs, no hits, no errors. I Fifth Inning Washington—Peck popped to Tray nor. Severeid out. Wright to Mcln

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nis. Ferguson saned. No runs, no hits, no errors. Pittsburgh—Moore hit a home run. Carey lined to J. Harris. Cuyler out. Barnhart doubled to left. Traynor lined to Goslin. One run, two hits, no errors. Sixth Inning Washington—Rice out. Traynor to Mclnnis. S. Harris out. Wright to Mclnnis. Goslin walked. J. Harris out. Moore to Mclnnis. No runs, no hits, no errors. Pittsburgh—Wright out on strikes. Mclnnis singled over second. Smith lined to ,1. Harris who made a good catch. Kremer fanned. No runs, no hits, no errors. Seventh Inning Washington—Judge filed to Cuyler. Bleuge out. Traynor to Mclnnis. Peck up. Peck flied to Barnhart who went to the wall for the catch. No runs, no hits, no errors. Pittsburgh—Moore was safe when Peck made a low thiow to first. Carey out. Ferguson to Judge. Cuyler flied to Gosin. Barnhart walked. Traynor forced Barnhart at second. Peck to S. Harris. No runs, no hits, one error. Eighth Inning , Washington—Severeid singled be(CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO MEET AT 8080 St. Marys Twp. Convention To Be Held Sunday Afternoon And Evening The Sunday Schools of St. Marys l township will hold a convention at the Methodist church at Bobo next > Sunday and an interesting program has been planned for the afternoon and night sessions. The afternoon meeting will start at 2 o'clock and the night session is called for 7:30 o’clock. Several good speakers have been procured for the occasion and the public is cordially invited to attend the meetings. Music, talks and reports of the previous meeting are on the program. The program for both meetings .is as follows: Afternoon Session —2:00 p. m. 1 Song Congregation Devotionals Mr. B n S. Colter 1 Song Pleasant Mills Baptist S. S, r | Address Rev. Hay ISong Bobo United Brethren S. S. Address —“Our Needs" ’I Rev. Culbertson Minutes of Last Meeting and Collection. I Song Congregation ( i Benedict ion. Evening Session—7:3o 1 Song Congregation 0 1 Devotionals Otis Shifferly >’ Male Quartette ..Calvary Evangelical S. S. , Address Rev. Murray Song Boho M. E. Sunday School ’■ Address —“Bringing a Sense of God" r- Rev. Shipley Male Quarette Pleasant Mills M. E. Sunday School Announcements and Collection ’’ Song Congregation a ‘ Benediction.