Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1925 — Page 1

Vol. XXIII. Number 295.

FEDERAL BUILDING BILL IS INTRODUCED

WET BIOC DRIVE (ROUSES SENATE TO FIERY DEBATE Sen. Willis,Ohio,Challenges Wets To Bring Anti-dry Bills To Vote WETS WANT 2.75 PER CENT BEER (Tn i ted Press) Washington, Dec., 15—Opening of the wet bloc, drive for 2.75 per cent beer embroiled the senate today in a debate over prohibition. An attack on the Volstead Act by Senator Edge, New Jersey, republican. drew u sharp rejoinder from Senator Willis, Ohio.r epublican, who challenged Edge to bring his 2.75 per cent beer bill to a vote. “If the senator is of the opinion there is any dissatisfaction with the present act in this body, let him bring any of the anti-dry bills to a vote,” Willis said. Washington. Dec. 15 —In six years prohibition lias brought national corruptionin government and society that demands immediate legislative changes. Senator Walter E. Edge, New Jersey, republican, leader of the new senate wet bloc, declared in a speech on the floor today. The first remedy which should be applied, he said, is TFgnlization of 275 per cent beer. The address heralded the official opening of the wets' new campaign to spur this congress to some modi-; fication of the Volstead act. and I was directed to prove the advisability of adopting Edge’s beer bill “It is generally admitted that the present act can not be enforced.", he said, “that" it is ridiculous to em(COVHMI’RD OV PAGE SEVEN) O — Court Reporter Strikes When Stephenson Fails To Pay For Transcript Noblesville, Ind., Dec 15, — Maude Dale, Hamilton county court reporter who is making a transcript of the evidence in the murder trial of I). C. Stephenson was on strike today. She quit work on the transcript liecause she claimed she had not been paid $l5O due her. Stephenson prom'sed to pay her when he was brought here last Saturday for arguments on his motion for a new trial but she has not received the money. Miss Dale declared 0 'ABE BAGLEY IS ACOGITTEB Berne Contractor Found Not Guilty Os Violating Auto License Law Abe Bagley, contractor, of Berne, was found not guilty of operating his autmobolle without a license plate I in city court yesterday. The jury hearing the case was out almost two hours and returned a verdict at about 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Bagley was alleged to have driven his car with only one license plate last September. The case opened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Evidence was heard and several witnesses were called to the stand. The charge was filed by , Bar tSchraluka, of this city, and the state prosecuted the case.. John T. Kelly represented the state and C. L. Walters represented the defendant. Mr. Bagley, at pres-' fnt, s building a house in this city. o Liquor Laden Car Is Abandoned By Driver, Richmond, Ind., Dec. 15. (United Press)—Police today continued their efforts to locate the owner of an auto-1 mobile loaded with 15 gallons of liquor which crashed into a car driven by t ■ N. Jacobs, and attorney, of Dayton, Ohio. The car is believed to be owned by I V, I* Sweet, of Knightstown, but efforts to locate Sweet have failed.

JATU R D ALLY DEMOCRAT

Coroner Probes Three Deaths In Gary, Ind. I '•try. Ind.. Dec. 15. (United p rMH) t’ornoner's Investigation inlo Ihp death? of three persons during the last twenty-four hours were under way hero today. The dead are Ixvuis Evans. 35, who was shot when he attempted to intervene in a family quarrel between Carl Taylor and his wife; Frank Braxlck, 53. found asphyxiated in his room, and Bedford Harding. 42. negro, who died from burns received when a gasoline torch exploded. Di c. h. &.Issues TATTLER TODAY Christmas Number Os Catholic High School Publicaton Off Press The Christmas number of the Tattler, the publication of the Decatur Catholic High School, made its appearance today. The 75-page book, is [one of the best issues eve.' published by the school. Cedric Voglewede, as editor. Dick Miller, as assistant editor. Eugene Durkin, as business manager, Freu Connell, assistant business

manager and the staff assistants of j the Catholic high school are respon-i sible for tne well-edited, well-man-aged publication. The book is bound in a yellow cover with a clever work of art on the cover piece. Short stories, review of the ' first half of the school year and literary contributions by various school , pupils are features of the book. Tlie Tattler is published twice each year by pupils appointed by the school | officials. The spring edition will be I published just before school is dismissed for the summer vacation. This [year's Christmas number also contains a news department of outstanding occurences in the school during the first half of the year. The book will go on sale this week and may be obtained at the Catholic high school or from any of the I). C.

11. S. pupils. The Christmas number is dedicated to the 32 undergraduates who contributed to the magazine0 Chapman Plans To Cany Case To Court Os Appeals Hartford, Conn., Dec- 15. — (United Press.)—Having lost the first round in his federal court fight to serve out his 25-year sentence in Atlanta penitentiary before the state of Connecticut hangs him, Gerald Chapman, bandit, today prepared to take his case to the United States court of appeals. In a decision filed in New Haven today, Judge Edwin S. Thomas of the United States district court, denied Chapman's petition for a writ of habea scorpus permitting him to serve cut -is federal sentence. Attorneys for Chapman, headed by Judge Frederick J. Groehl of New York, are preparing an immediate appeal. o— —

I Child Wife Seeks To Have Marriage Annuled Goshen. Ind., Dec. 15. (United ' ! Press)—Mrs. Margaret Munson. 15, to- ’ day sought to annul her marriage to Ray Munson on the grounds that when she was married at Cahhopolis, Mich., she was only 14 years old. The couple (lived together only one month. —o Package Library Service Os I. U. Proves Popular Bloomington. Ind.. Dec. 15. TwentyI three requests from one town in one day was the new record established December 1 by the package library seri vice of the Indiana University Extern 1 S !on Division. Students from the Lynn High School desiring material for torn papers in history, sociology, and economics were responsible for the rec'ord. Noblesville Mayor Resigns | Noblesville, - With only! two weeks of his term to serve, May-| or Horace Brown resigned and was succeeded today by J. A. Joseph, mav-or-elect. . ! Brown, who resigned for business) ' reasons, is president of the Indiana Municipal league.

ELEPHANT ROCK IS BROUGHT TO DECATUR TODAY - — ■ - ■ I Large Boulder, To Be Dedicated To Memory Os Mrs. Porter, Is Moved DEDICATION SET FOR A LATER DATE F.lephat Rock, the huge boulder takon out of the St. Mary’s river recently, I to be dedicated to the memory of Mrs. .Gene Stratton-Porter, formerly of this [county and city, arrived in Decatur II his afternoon at 2 o’clock. The boul- ■ ider was taken out of the river several weeks ago by A M. Meads, of Con-

voy, Ohio, who liad the contract for moving it to this city. Several days ago the rock was re- ■ moved from the banks of the river to the Gage farm, southeast of Dei catur. This morning tlie slow process 11 of moving the rock to this city start--1 ■ cd. Tlie boulder was placed on a •I heavily built trailer and attached to a large truck. The time consumed ’ i in bringing Elephant Rock to this city

is estimated at about seven hours. Tlie rock was formerly located in the center of St. Mary's river about five miles east of Decatur. Mrs. Porter, before her death a year ago. often expressed the desire of having a large boulder dedicated to her memory. A movement to bring the rock here was started by French Quinn, of this city, and several other business men. The movement waas taken up by the school children of the county and a fund was raised sufficient to move the rock to this city and to erect it in the Court House yard with a bronze plaque ess. The placing of the rock and in memory of Adams county's author bronze plaque will be done soon, it was learned today. A fitting dedication will be held and the rock will become known as the Gene Stratton-Por-ter Memorial.

SUGAR FACTORY ISSUES CHECKS Growers Get $250,000 Today; Tomorrow Is Pay Day For Employes The Holland-St. Louis Sugar company today sent out checks totaling about $250,000, in payment for beets received in the past month. Be tween $50,000 and $75,000 of this total vent to Adams county farmers, it was stated. The payment is for about 35,000 tons of beets and will be distributed over the territory of the local company. Tomorrow, the factory payroll will be distributed among the employes, this totaling about $15,000.

Practically all of the beets have been lifted and delivered to the weigh stations, but it is estimated that about 500 acres of beets are yet to be delivered to the factory. It is believed that the factory will operate until after the first of the year, the tonnage this year being very large, although the sugar content of the beet is poor. Between 1,000 and 1,200 tons of beets have 'been run through the big mill every day this season and, baring the poor condition of the beets, the campaign has been a most successful one. .— o Bartholomew County’s Oldest Resident Dies Columbus, Ind., Dec. 15.—(United Press)— George Gilliland, 96, said to be the oldest resident of Bartholomew county, is dead at his home here today. Gilliland was born on a farm near Hartsville. o— Dry Goods Stores To ' Remain Open Evenings Starting j Wednesday evening/ the dry goods stores in this city will re--1 main open each evening until Christmas.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, December 15, 1925.

Jingle Bells (By United Press) Ossining, N. Y„ —A measure of Christmas cheer will be brought to the 19 prisoners In Sing Sing s death house, one of whom is a woman. Small gifts will be purchased with the funds of tlie mutual welfare league. New York—“ Christmas pajamas for mon" are advertised in one exclusive Fifth avenue store as for sale “from $G to |150.” Chicago—The Christmas stocking of the local Y. W. C. A will bulge with $50,000 ,ash. This sum was left to the association by Mrs. Carrie McGill, whose will is on file in the probate court. - o TWO MEN HAVE NARROW ESCAPE

George Squires And Charles Andrews Uninjured When Train Hits Auto George Squires and Charles Andrews, of near Peterson, had a narrow escape from death yesterday afternoon. acording to a story reported here today, when an Erie train hit the automobile in which they were riding. The automobile was badly damaged, but neither of the men were injuerd. The two men left the general store at Peterson and started to cross the arilroad tracks nearby when they saw a train coming. Mr. Squires, who was driving the car. swung the car in along side of the track, hoping to mis the train, but he had driven too tar and the car struck head-on with the train Tlie auto was badly damaged on the 1 side which hit the train, but both men 1 escaped with only a few minor bruises. o BUYS MAGLEY STORE Orval Lenhart Purchases General Store From Glen Chronister; Takes Possession Monday

Orval Lenhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Burt Lenhart, of this city, has purchased the general store at Magley, from Glen Chronister. Mr. Lenhart took possession of the store yesterday He will move his family from this city to Magley before the first of next year. Mr. Lenhart owned a store in Pleasant Mills until last August when he sold it. Since then he has been residing in this city. o — NEW TAX BILL IS UNDER FIRE Exemption Provisions Are Targets For Amendment In House Today , —— t

By Wm. J. McEvoy I <IT. P. Staff Correspondent) Washington, D. C., Dec. 15. —(United , Press) —Exception provisions of the • ne w $325,000,001) tax reduction bill were the target for amendment in the house today as action was rushed on the measure. Leaders anticipated a score of changes to be offered but were confident the provisions recommended by the ways and means committee would stand. At the rate the house proceeded with the measure yesterday, leaders were positive a final vote woul dbe reached before Saturday. The first amendment to be acted was one presented late yestrday by (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) Weather » Cloudy tonight and Wednesday. - Probably snow except rain or snow in . extreme south portion. Not much change in temperature.

ELKS DEDICATE NEW LODGE HOME THIS AFTERNOON Dedicatory Program Starts At 3:00 p. m.; District Deputy Is Guest BANQUET AND A RECEPTION TONIGHT The dedication services for the new Elks home, formerly the C. C. Schafer residence on North Second | street, started this afternoon at 3, o'clock, at the new home. Fred | Brown, district deputy of the Benev-i olent Protective Order of Elks, Was| the guest of honor at the ceremony. The dedication ceremony was followed this afternoon by the initiation of several candidates into the local

order. A dedication banquet is scheduled to begin tonight at C o’clock. All Elks are cordially invited to attend the banquet, which will be served on the first floor of the new home. Ad-1 mission of SI.OO a plate will be charged at the banquet and it will lie for members of the lodge, only. j Tonight, at 8 o'clock, a reception will be held for all members of the lodge and their families and friends There will be dancing. Five Hundred, Bridge and other forms of amusement. The committee desires that all members of the lodge and their families attend this part of the day's festivities, whether they are able to attend the program during the day or not. The reception tonight' will close the day's activities. The new home 1 was purchased last summer by the Decatur lodge. The lodge formerly 1 had rooms on the third floor of the 1 Morrison building for more than 15 years. The present home was bought 1 from C. C\ Schafer, who is a member of tlie Decatur lodge.

RADIO LISTENERS TO HOLD MEETING Important Session To Be Held In Industrial Rooms Wednesday Night All radio fans in Decatur and surrounding community are urged to attend a meeting of the Adams County Radio club to be held in the Decatur Industrial rooms at 7:30 o clock Wednesday evening. George Wemhoff, president of tlie club, has called the meeting. Several matters of Importance will ; be discussed at the meeting. Local fans are anxious to strengthen their organization so that it will be possible to trace down and eliminate all interference as quickly as possible. The n .I—.. lu tCV flit.

purpose of tlie organization is to ontain the best possible reception here. The matter of becoming affiliated with the Broadcast Listeners Association of America w ill be brought up for a vote tomorrow night, more than likely. | Mr. Wemhoff stated today that he would like to see every person in Decatur who owns a radio set at tlie meeting tomorrow night. New officers will be elected at that time. ——o Bill Provides For Inland Waterways Development

Washington, D. C., Dec. 15. Appropriation of $82,000,000 for five-year development of inland waterways is contained in a bill introduced by Senator Brookhart, republican, of lowa, and referred today to the senate commerce committee. Developments sp' c...ed include: Nine foot channels in the Ohio river from Pittsburgh to Cairo; in the Mississippi from the mouth of the Illinois river to St. Louis; in the Illinos river from Utica, 111., to its confluence with the Mississippi. Six foot channels in the Mississippi . from the Illinois river to Minneapolis i and in the Missouri river from Its i mouth to the upper end of Quindaro bend.

ICrazed Woman Kills Son, Daughter And Herself 1 Owensboro. Ry., Dec. 16. - (United Press) Preparations were being made here today for a triple funeral for three victims of a craz.od woman —the woman's daughter, her son and herself, whom she shot late Monday. The mother, Mrs. Rose Howard Fuqua, 68, was said to have been demented for some time. The daughter was Gladys, 16; the son, Harry, 21. Both son and daughter had been threatened by their mother some time ago with a knife, it was brought out at a coroner's inquest. o BRITAIN WINS MOSUL DISPUTE League Council Decides In Favor Os England; Turks Are Arraigned (United Press)

Geneva, Dec. 15 —The league council today decided the Mosul dispute iin favor of Britain and the league | secretnriat followed up the action by .publishing the league's Mosul com- [ mission report charging the> Turks lin the Mosul region with outraging , women and slaughtering their men j folk to still their protests against j the orgies. The council declared Mosul would go to Iraq provided Great Britain agreed to a ’25 year extension of the ■ mandate over tiiat region and to an economic treaty with Turkey. The investigation commission report, revealed a situation worse than already described by the iaiidoner findings, pictured 8,000 Christians, mainly farmers, driven out of their villages since March; women killed ‘ for resisting the Turk soldiers’ i "brutal instincts;" men slain—-includ-ing forty at Bailjo alone —because ! they protested al attacks on their > -wives and daughters; burial alive of five women deportees who fell by ' the wayside- - --o 140 Gallons Os Alcohol

Poured Into White River Noblesville, Ind,, Dee. 15. — One | hundted and forty gallons of pure I grain alcohol floated down White river here today. The alcohol, found in the possession of Charles De Long, was poured into the stream by Sheriff Gooding. Forty more gallons were retained by the sheriff as evidence against two companions of De Long who have not been arrested. De Long is serving a sentence in the county jail here for rum running. o U.S. Chamber of Commerce Attacks Pinchot’s Plan Washington, D. C., Dec. 15.— (Vu ed Press.) —The board of directors of the United States chamber of commerce here today adopted a resolution attacking tlie plan of Gov. Pin- , chot of Pennsylvania for settlement , of the anthracite coal strike because "it did not offer arbitration of all

aspects of the controversy." o Debt Terms Approved By Finance Committee — Washington, D C., Dec 15—The six foreign debt settlements negotiated this year with Italy, Czecho-Slovakia, Esthonia, Belgium, Rumania and Latvia, were ordered favorably reported without amendment by the senate finance committee today. 0 _ GOOD FELLOWS CLUB

Be A Good Fellow And Help Pro- | vide A Merry Christmas For The Kiddies. One contribution of $lO from the Holy Name Society, one for $5 from the Fisher & Harris grocery and several small donations were added to the Good Fellows Club Christmas fund today. The total donated to the . fund to date is $128.49. Today's con- . tributlons were; Previous total $111.35 I Holy Name Society 10.00 i Fisher & Harris 5.00 HR. J. Harting 1.00 )|Friends (total) 1H Total $128.49

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BILL PROVIDES FOR NEW POST OFFICE HERE Appropriation Os $125,000 For This City Included In Measure APPROPRIATION OF $1,900,000 ASKED (I’. P. Staff Correspondent) Washington, I). C.. Dec. 15— Chairman Wtirnu of the senale appropriations committee today introduced a bill which would make available S7,OOO.(KMt for carrying out public building projects for which no contracts have been made and $lB, 100,000 for buildings already started. Under the bill, unless the secretary of the treasury should take adverse action, tlie following cities would be inducted for about the amounts specified: Indiana: Bluffton. $98,500 Clinton, $73,200. Decatur. $125,000 Greensburg, $140,000 Lebanon. $115,000 Linton, $95,000 Mt. Vernon. SIOO,OOO Noblesville. SHO.OOv Plymouth. SBO,OOO Warsaw, SIOO,OOO. The government owns a building site at the corner of Third street and 1 Liberty Way in this city. The lot was purchased several years ago. • o t New Offensive Opened Against Rum Runners > Washington. I). (’., Dec. 15.—(United . Press) — Opening a new offensive f! against ‘ritm runners in southern wa- ■ ters, the coast guard lias seized 13 ships in less than n week, it was learned at the treasury department today. Ten American registry ships, equip-

ped with high speed engines were seized off Miami alter the guard obtained evidence th boats had been engaged in nun smuggling. 11 • -0"" •—— - Snow Due In Indiana Late Today Or Tonight Indianapolis, Dec. 15 —Snow is due in Indiana lato today and tonight, according to the weather bureau forecast. The temperature will remain about the same, the weather bureau predicted. o— INTEREST HIGH IN SEAL SALE Three Local Organizations Buy Health Bonds; Schools Are Responding

Interest continues high as Christmas Seal workers concentrate their effort to put Adams county over the top in the sale of seals for the Tuberculosis society this year Hundreds of seals already have been sold and many people are using them on their letters and packages. Everyone is urged to stick a seal on letters from now until after Christmas. Those in direct charge of the seal distribution In Adams county are optimistic over the early results of the campaign and assert that If everyone co-operates for the next several days, Adams county will not only meet its

quota, but will over reach its mark by a comfortable margin. Three Decatur organizations already icoiTiM i:i> on page ri' ia ■— o — Five Lose Lives In Tenement House Fire New York, Dec. 15 —Fire coursed through a five-story Ea*t Side tenement early today, taking the lives of five persons, four of them women. A short time previously many rescues had been made at a similar tire three blocks away Both tiros started in the ground lloois and spread through "pper tloor apartments.