Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 16 February 1926 — Page 1

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TROUBLE LOOMS IN INDIANA COAL FIELD

■aluminim trust I PROBE BLOCKED I BY REPUBLICANS | C I Xext Thursday I uh IEVE RESOLUTION I WILL BE ADOPTED I By Paul R. Mallon, B (C p staff K| Washington. Feb. 16- ~ Senate re ' I publicans unlay blocked temporarily Btho move for investigation ot the ■ Aluminum Company of America.Xon- ■ trolled by Secretary of the Treasury ■ Mellon ami bis brother. | Upon obj.n i ion of Senator Ctim- | mine lowa. Republican, and Curtis. ■ Rrpubli.an floor leader, consideration ■ n( the Walsh report asking a comfl pIHe inquiry into the company was I delayed by the senate until Thursday. KI Senator Thomas J. Walsh, Monfl tana Democrat, charged that his refl port criticized the department of jhs | tire for its action in connection with | the anti-trust activities of the comfl pany hail already been “too long de- ■ layed" but consented to adoption of I a special order setting Thursday for I its consideration. I The present line up in the senate I indicates that the resolution will he I adopted although strenuous objecI tions will be made by Senator HatI rdd, Republican. Oklahoma, and some I other republicans who feel that inasmuch as the federal trade commission has instituted an Inquiry into the company’s activities, th« senate should forego an inquiry for the preseit Waists contends that the commis lion investigation is only into the sand casting end of the company's 'ictivlies. and the evidence show* that the department .of justice has teen lax in Its inquiry. 0 . Mrs. R. R. Elliker Is Seriously 11l In Ohio M. Kirsch, of this city, received a wire this afternoon stating that the CMdition of Mrs. R. R. Elliker, wife of the former pastor of the Reformed church, in this city, was very serious. Rtv and Mrs. Elliker now resire nt Robertsville, Ohio, and Mrs. Elliker is confined to a hospital in Canton, near Robertsville. Mrs. Elliker has been ill for sever»l days. She was well-known in this city and her many friends wish her 1 speedy recovery. BERNE WOMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH Miss Ida Baumgartner Expires Sunday Night After Much Suffering ].\ I; —Miss. Ida BautnKurtner, 43, died a t the home of Ker d’ter, Mrs, Mary Opliger, in Berne, Sunday night, after an illness of 'fights disease. Miss Baumgartner 11,1 “" ff ered much during the last weeks. She was taken ill at the n ° m, ‘ of her sister, Mrs. Emma Hohn, 01 South Whitley, and was later “fought to Berne. Miss Baumgartner was born in ench township, two miles north of un Grove, December 6. 1882. She “s a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John ■ unigartner. She taught in Hart,°f' town “hip for six years before goum South Whitley, where she was ' as e^/ Or th® l a8 t several years - Saleslady in a large general store. 111 ''"“K, are the following brothBa „ Jn< ' <i ' Blers: Levi and the Rev. IknM ll H ' liaunj K art »er, ot Berne: shin-* * iauiaiKartner » of French towntone’ m rleS Baum * artner - of ManWhm MrS ' annia - R°hn, of South Mary o PHnger, of ttesL neral Servlces w!!l b e held WedLinn a \, morllil * g at 10 o'clock from the »^° Ve ® vaß selical church, of ■ W| . isa was a memfiedate* ,S e '' F - J' will of-

DECATUR DA ILY DEMOCRAT

Indianapolis Auto Show Is Largest Ever Held Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. LC. —(Uniter Press.i — The fifteenth Indianapolb auto show swung into Its second day | today with Indications that one of tlu k largest crowds of the week would " view the exhibits. With forty one makes of cars and almost 300 models on display tin • show Is said by veteran automobile men to be one of the largest ever held. Indianapolis merchants, in view o( "Merchant’s Day,” are urging their . employes to attend the show -n mass • it was said. SUNDAY SCHOOL : INSTITUTE OPENS r Interesting Addresses Delivered At Sessions At Evangelical Church t The Sunday School Institute nt the Evangelical church began this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with an address by the Rev D. O. Wise, on “IncreaI’- 1 ’- ( ing the School.” The Rev. E. W. Praetorius. followed with an address . on "A Standard for Children.” f This evening, another session will • be held at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. Wise will give an address on ‘“The Teach- . ine Task” and Rev. Praetorius will > follow with an address on “Sunday ■ School Evangelism." The public is • cordially; invited to attend theso ser- > vices, and especially the members of the Community Training School. There will be three sessions on i Wednesday, the institute closing on ' Wednesday evening. Following is Wednesday's program in full: Morning 0:9(1 to 0:40— Devetjonal 9!4ff'tb 11FT5 Foulnment.” D. ID Wise 10:15 to JO:on —Discussion 10:30 to 11:15—“A Str>nd"rd for Young People.” E. W. Praetorius U:K- to 11:30—Discussion Atternoon ?-30 to 2:4o—Devotional 2:TO to 3:15 —“Sumiav School Management ” D. O. Wise “•to io 3:3ft —niseiission ' 3:30 to 4;15 —“A Standard for Adults" E. W. Praetorius 4:15 to 4:3o— n lseu«slon Evening 7-30 to 7:4s—Devotional 7:45 to R; 15—" Leadership Training” D O. Wise R-15 to X: 25—Discussion R:25 to 8:20— Offering 8:30 to 3:ls—“A Standard for Teachers.” E. W. Praetorius The Ladies' Aid is arranging dined Wednesday at the church for all. and in the evening will serve a potluck supper The Evangelical churches surrounding Decatur are sending members to this Institute, including Fort Wayne. Berne, Linn Grove, Portland and Ridgeville. Rev. Wise, a member of the faculty, ip a former pastor of the Evangelical church at Decatur. He is nowpastor of a floorishing Evangelical church at Celina, Ohio. Rev. Praetorius is General Secretary of Sun day Schools and Young People's work in the Evangelical church. This Institute is a great treat for Decatur and members of all churches are corafally invitet to enjoy the sessions. o Consider Development Os Wolf Lake Into A Great Lakes Harbor Whiting, Ind., Feb. 16. — (United Press) —Preliminary discussion of the development of Wolf Lake on the In-diana-Illinois state line into one of the greatest harbors on the Great Lakes probably will be taken up tonight at a watrways conference here. The meeting is the second of the Calumet-latke Michigan Tidewater Association and organization of the association will bo completed at the gathering. The proposed interstate harbor at Wolf latke was given official recognition by the Indiana legislature a year ago which named a committee to study the lake possibilities for harbor development. Weather Fair tonight and Wednesday, except probably rain or snow Wednesday or Wednesday night in north portion. Rising temperature.

- PLAN FAREWELL ■' FOR REV. PETERS :| Local Catholic Parish Plans ,i Open House At Schoof « Building Wednesday e—- — Open house, in honor of Father Otto Peters, assistant pastor of the lC St. Mary's parish of the Catholic r , church, who will leave Decatur Fris <lay night for his new parish at Summit. Indiana, will be held at the Catholic school auditorium, Wednesday night, at 7:30 o’clock. The affair will be in the form of a farewell reception and tiie public is cordially b invited to attend. \ b The Open House is being given by I St. Mary's parish ami plans are tie. ing completed by a committee of ' men from the parish. Father Peters, i in his several years in Decatur, lias I formed many acquaintances and ' friendships and has become a devotI ed leader of the young people of the r . parish through his untiring efforts in the school. q The departing pastor has been nth- .. lettc manager of the Decatur Catholie high school “Commodores," Ins diana state Catholic basket ball (champions, and the team and its fol- ] lowers wish Rev. Peters success in „ his new charge. Father Peters is planning tn wit--1 ness the basketball game here Friday P night and then leaving immediately , by automobile for his new charge in ~ the northern part of the state. The C public is invited to attend the open I house Wednesday night. t ~ o__ i Number Os Ca«es Os ’ Measles Is Increasing Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. ,16 —(United 1 Press) —An alarming increase in th ‘ number of cases uT measels in IhJlana 1 during the past few- days was noted r today in the weekly morbidity report -of the state board of health. Five hundred and sixty-seven cases were reported for the week covered by the report. THREE HANGINGS | TO BE DELAYED Chicago’s Plan For Quadruple Hanginc Next Friday Upset By Court ’ Springfield. 111., Feb. 16—(United (Press) —Chicago's plans for a quad- ' ruple hanging next Friday were upset today by the Illinois supreme court, which granted three of the 1 condemned men a stay of execution until the court can review their case. The three affected by ihe supreme court decision are Henry Fernekes “midget bandit” and ills two alleged 1 acomplices. Daniel and John Flannery. Sam Washington, negro killer, will 1 be hanged alone In Chicago on Fri1 day unless his execution also is held up.

Adams County Should Retain And Improve Bellmont Park

By French Quinn I think that we are all aware that I Adams county has a number of things > to be proud of. The county as a whole ' is certainly a very progressive county. , The base of its prosperity of course, . is its natural advantages which in[/eludes the wonderful fertility of its I soil. Several things,- however, have , beautifully conspired to make Adams J county what she is and what she will . j become. >! The foundation upon which the up- | building conspiracy is based is this : fertility of soil and Adams county’s ge- ■ location. The other ele- • ments are a wonderfully progressive ' intelligent people who have realized • these advantages and have made the most of them. Results have been: ’ one of the best agricultural counties of the state, excellent towns, unexcelled highways, first class school - buildings, and a degree of prosperity comparing favorably with any other i territory. In common with other communities

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, February 16, 1926.

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Friends of James J. Davis, Secretary of Lalsir, are reported grooming hint tiie governorship of Pennsylvania. They tried to get It.ivis to intervene In tiie anthracite strike, it is said, no that prestige thus gained would help him in the election.

SLACK WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE Way Is Cleared For Lincoln Dixon To Make Race For Democratic Nomination Indianapolis, Feb. 16 — (United Press). Democratic party leaders today expectantly were awaiting tha entry of Lincoln Dixon, of North Ver-. non. Into the senatorial campaign as a candidate for the long term. What is believed to have been the last barrier to Dixon’s candidacy was removed today when L. Ert Slack, former United States district attorney. issued a statement in which he said he would not be a candidate. Party leaders last week let it become known that they were seeking such a declaration from Slack and a similar one from State Senator Joseph Cravens, of Madison. It was said that should these men agree not to make the race. Dixon would announce for the post. Cravens, already has declared that he will not seek the senatorial toga <COXTIA'I’F.n OX PAGR TWO) 0 HoaHand Woman, 99. Is Seriously Hurt In Fall j Mrs. Barbara Corville, 99. pioneer Allen county resident, is in a critical condition at her home in Boagland as the result of injuries suffered in a fall last Saturday. Mrs. Corville was walking from one room of her homo to another when she tripped and fell. Her spine was. injured and as the result she lias lost the use of her limbs.

of the middle west, county fairs have been held in Adams comity from time to time. Some have been successful and others have not met all requirements by reason of niisdirected cooperation, which cooperation was at all times ready to be used but it appears that the fault may have been that it was not used properly. Now an effort is being made to insure healthy and intelligent cooperation and establish 'upon a firm and enduring basis annual exhibits in a comprehensive manner. The writer of this article is writing, principally, for the purpose of bringing more sharply to our attention, if possible, the location and other possibilities that is ours for our county fair. One of these things that Adams county has a right to be proud of is Bellomnt Park. It is the most beautiful of all Indiana parks that have been brought into existence by individual endeavor rather than being a gift handed over by nature alone. FortItunately, its location is most convenient. Just at the edge of the county

BIBERSTINEIS I ACQUITTED AGAIN Defect b Discovered In Affidavit Charging Young Man With Forgery A verdict of not guilty was returned by the jury this morning in the case of the state vs. Lloyd BibeFstlne of Wabash township, charged with forgery. The Jury had been Instructed by the court to return a verdict for the defendant, after a defect had been discovered in the affidavit. Seven witnesses testified for the state this morning, and then the prosecution filed a motion to have the case dismissed without prejudice to the state, but. the court, overruled the motion. The court then instructed the Jury to return a verdict of not guilty, and the verdict was returned in open court. It was alleged that Biberstine passed a forged cheek at. a local store last September, signing the name of the “Bert Elevator company,'* which, it was alleged, was meant for the Burk Elevator company. Biberstine still faces a grand jury indictment charging him with forgeryin connection with the same incident. A previous order of the court releasing Biberstine on his own recognizance was set aside by the court today and hfs bond was fixed at SI,OOO. A verdict of not guilty was returned in a previous trial of Biberstine. after a defect had been found in the affidavit. Charles Lone'enherger Is Candidate For Nomination Charles Longenberger, well-known citizen, today announced that he will be a candidate for the democratic nomination for trustee of Root township. subject to the primary election on May 4. Mr. Longenberger made the race four years ago. Amos Lewton. present trustee, is also a candidate for the nomination. GASOLINE TAX NETS $7,500,000 I Highway Commission Gets $5,000,000; Remainder To Counties And Towns j Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 16. —(United , Press) —Approximately $7,660,000 will I have been raised by Indiana's threej cent gasoline tax during the year ending Feb. 28. it was estimated today by A. N. Bobbitt, state gasoline tax collector. Two of the three cents raised on ! each gallon of gasoline go to the state highway commission for road building. making a total of approximately $5,000,000. The other cent's proceeds, amounting to about $2,500,000, will lie distributed j among the counties, cities and towns I of the state on the basis of population.

> seat, but a few minutes walk from the ’ Court House with paved highways ap- ' i proaching it makes it ideal for the purposes of a county fair. ! Many years ago, Willard Steele, who j was the former owner of this beautiful t place, iuauguarated plans to improve t and beautify the spot. If there is any , I place in the middle west that has re-| i ceived the dare and attention and 1 work and effort so wonderfully and intelligently done that has been greater ; than has been given to Bellmont Park, J we have never heard of that place. f For 40 years Mr. Steele pursued his labor of love in beautifying the park. With consummate skill, yet without * techical training, Mr. Steele laid out s the park into a landscape design that would do credit to a master engineer. j The driveways, the planted trees, the ‘ j shrubbery, the location of buildings for exhibits, the track for racing, the I whole scheme of construction blend-1 I eti into harmonious whole, each f 1 (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

[ Favors Repeal Os State Primary Law I Indianapolis, Ind , Feb. 16. —(Unit- | ed Press.)- James Ogden, candidate for th* republican nomination for congress from the Seventh district, today was on record favoring repeal of the primary election law. "The primary system results in a rule of the minority and defeats the • very purpose for which is was estab- , lished,” Ogden said. "Through It party responsibility has been lessen- ' ed." 1 Ogden is president of the Indian- ■ apolis Bar association. o DANIEL KITSON j DIES SUDDENLY Prominent Civil War Veteran Succumbs To Stroke Os Apoplexy Today | Daniel A. Kitson, 82. Civil War veteran and prominent retired farmer of this city, died suddenly at his . home on Elm street at 9 o'clock this morning. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Kitson. though feeble the last several years, was in apparently fair health and yesterday had made several calls in this city. This morning. Mr. Kitson arose at the usual time and had done several chores around his home, when suddenly he was stricken. Death came in a short time. I Daniel Kitson was the son of I Daniel Kitson. Sr., and Susan Kitson. lie was born in Preble county, Ohio, January 23. 1844. In early life Mr. Kitson was married to Sybil Dale Barnhart, who survives him. Dur- ' ing the Civil war, Mr. Kitson enlisted 1 as a volunteer and achieved an enviable record as a soldier of the northern states. He received an honorable discharge, after the war and came to Adams county where he settled on a farm near this city. Seberal years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Kitson moved to this city and have Lved at their home on Elm street since that time. Mr. Kitson was a ’ member of the Methodist Episcopal church und also of the G. A. R., in which organization he was always active. He often told of his many interesting experiences in the war ■ and always took great pride in his feepsakes of the war, including his discharge signed personally by Gen- ; eral Grant and President Lincoln. I Mr. Kitson is survived by the following children; Charles Kitson. William Kitson, Mrs. Newton Parrish. Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mrs. Charles Gage, of this city; Earl Kitson, of Montana: Mrs. C. E. Cornthwaite. of Springfield, III.; and Frank Kitson, of near Decatur. One sister. Mrs. Martha Weeks, of North j Manchester, also survives, besides io isoq « pus sdaiiepj luejsip a’ubiu friends. Funeral services will be held from die home at 1:30 o’clock and from the First Methodist church at 2 o'clock j Friday afternoon. Burial will be made lin the Decatur cemetery. I Missionary To Speak At Local Church Tonight | Dr. Grieist, recently returned missionary to Point Barrel, Alaska, northern most mission station of the world, will give a lecture at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening. February 17, at 8 o'clock, immediately following the mision study period which begins at 7:15 o’clock. Dr. Greist is a medical missionary and has performed heroic service in this field. He is I a successor of Dr. aud Mrs. Spence. | who appeared here a few years ago. He has a very thrilling story to tell and relates it well. He comes itighly recommended as a speaker. The public is oordially invited to hear him. . ——— o— ——— — Special Procedure Is Ordered In Cathcart Case Washington, Fob. 16. — (United Press) —Secretary of Libor Davis toi day ordered special procedure in the case of Vera, Countess Cathcart, by which he will personally make the department’s final decision on her exclusion, from which there will be no appeal except to the courts.

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UNION WORKERS j SEEK TO CLOSE NON-UNION MINE Sheriff And Deputies Rush To Mine, Armed With Tear Gas Bombs ONE PICKET ARRESTED BY POLICE OFFICERS Booneville, Feb. 16.—Ignoring the pleas of Sheriff Spradley, several hundred miners who i drove to the Possum Ridge mine near here, today entered the shaft and compelled non-union workers to lay down their tools. The mine was closed. Evansville. Feb. 16 U nited Press) Sheriff McDowell, ' rushed his t ntire force of deputies to the Crescent coal mine litre, armed with tear gas i bombs this afternoon. Reports to McDowell stated . 100 union miners were coming , from Terre Haute to aid in es- . forts of southern Indiana union l workers to close the non-union i Crescent mine. Earlier in the day police arrested , one union picket at the mine and ordered others to refrain from violence. The man arrested gave his name • as Walter Connaugh. of Summerville. Ind. Police allege he had been drinking and that liquor was found on his person. . During the early morning, police say over 100 union men from Prince- [ ton and other southern Indiana , towns gathered at the mine to prei vent the now-union men from geiHg , in to work. Many of the nonunion workers , were persuaded to join the union, it was said. I o Express Train Derailed; Engineer Meets Death Wilkes Barre. Pa.. Feb. 16.—(United 1 Press) —Engineer Graham, of Easton, was killed and Messenger Tlumas Heath, also of Easton, was seriously 1 injured in the derailment of a 14-car 1 solid express train on .the Lehigh Valley railroad near Mountain Top, a few miles east of litis city today. Eleven cars of the train left the rails and the ' engine was totally wrecked. ADAMS COUNTY WINS HONORS Second Prize In State Golden Rule Sunday Contest Won By County • Adams county won second prize in the state-wide observance of Golden Rule Sunday according to an announcement made yesterday. First honors went to Ohio county, in southern Indiana. Third prize went to Fayette county. Beautiful rugs were given to the winners. Thurman A. Gottschalk, of Berne, was chairman of the observance in Adams county. The event, which was held on December 6, was in the nature of an appeal to the people of America to aid the orphans of Bible lands. The state of Indiana contributed a total of more than $40,000. The money was forwarded to the Near East Relief organization. In proportion to population, Ohio county staged the largest effort and, in general, inside the best showing in keeping Golden Rule Sunday. The committee in charge of the observance in each of the prizewining counties, wll select tiie individ- , yal or organization entitled to receive the prize. I 0 Falls Three Stories , r Gary. Ind., Feb. 16—(United Press) > —Falling three storie ■ onto a ce-t'e - in an apartment buildi.tg wbete he ) was employed. Stsul: y Zntierski, 42, was in-’tantlj killed late yesterday.