Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 101, Decatur, Adams County, 28 April 1926 — Page 1

Vol. XXIV- Number 101.

PLAN FOR CURBING CRIME FORMULATED

Coal Discovered Near Magley; Mining Finn Seeks Leases

Efl STERN FIRM DESIROUS OF OPENING MINE Three-Foot Vein Discovered Several Years Ago West Os Decatur LEASE ON 200 ACRES SOUGHT A representative of a Pennsylvania coal mining company has been in this county for the past two weeks, it was learned today, attempting Io lease ground for the mining of coal, which he deciares exists beneath (he surface of the ground in the vicinity of Magley. seven miles west of Decatur. So far. no leases have been signed, but owners of the land sought by the coal company are reported to be considering the proposition favorably. About twenty years ago, when a water well was being drilled on the John Fruchte farm, near Magley. a vein of coal was struck, about 135 feet below the surface of the ground. I The driller ceased operations in that hole after about three feet of coal had been penetrated, and a shallow water well was dug several feet away. Little was thought about the newly discovered vein of coal at that time, but the knowledge of its existence finally reached the Pennsylvania company, and efforts were [started to lease the ground. Vein May Be Deeper | Although the vein, where discovered, is believed to bo only three feet deep, coal operators say that mining of the coal would be profitable, and there is much probability that ■ the vein is deeper in other places. The company which is seeking a lease, desires to lease at least 200 acres, it is said. If the lease is secured, several test wells will be drillICOXTIXUED ON PAGE FIVE) EMBALMERS TO CONVENE HERE Eighth District Meeting To Be Held In Pythian Home Next Friday A meeting of the Eighth" District Embalmers Association will be held at the Pythian Home In this city, Friday April 30. The opening session will start at 2 o’clock. A banquet will be held at 6 o’clock after which another program will be given. A large number of embalmers are expected to attend the session. E. Bierie, of Berne, is president of the district organization, and he wii preride at the meeting. Dr. Fred Patterson, of this city, has charge of the music. Following is the complete program for the meeting: Music, In charge of Dr, Fred Patterson Decatur. Prayer Music Opening Remarks by the President, E. C. Bierie. Address by Rev. Dr. Somerville Light, Decatur. Subject: “What the Community Has a Right to Expect of the Funeral Directors’’ Lecture by Prof. Askin of Indiapolis Round Table Conference. "Write your questions and bring them with you. Banquet at 6:00 o'clock Music—Orchestra. Toasts by Prof, ciifford Askin, Indianapolis Paul Buchanna, Indianapolis J. P. Ragsdale, Indianapolis J- U. Maynard, Winchester. Ford N. Swift, Hamilton. Specials: Readings will be given by Miss Myrtle Buyer of Geneva; Mr. Frank Neiison of Auburn; Miss Eleanor Rohrer of Fort Wayne.

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Judge E. Finley Johnson, Os The Philippines, Here Judge E. Finley Johnson, member of the supreme court of the Philippine Islands, visited relatives and friends in this city today. Judge Johnson formerly lived at Willshire, Ohio. He has been ou the supreme court bench for many years and is regarded as one of the leading officials of the Islands. • Judge Johnson spoke lo history [ffi pils at the Decatur high school this afternoon. He told many interesting events that have occurred during his life in the I hilippines. o , MRS. CARL NOBLE EXPIRES TODAY Decatur Woman Dies At Hospital Following A Short Illness Mrs. Carl Noble, 3:1. died at 10:30 o'clock this morning al the Adams County Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. Cause of '■’eath was said to be from complications. Mrs. Noble was taken to the hospital a week ago yesterday, but her condition continually grew worse. Death came at 10:30 o’clock this morning. Arbu Snodgrass Noble was horn in Whitley county October 15, 1892. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Snodgrass. She receive.! her early education in the Whitley county schools and several years ago she was married to Carl Noble. Mr. and Mrs. Noble moved to Decatur in 1916. Two children. Mark ami Lowell, and the husband. Carl Noble, survive. The father. Miles Snodgrass, and one brother, Merl Snodgrass. of Fort Wayne, and one half-brother and on? h:tlf<si|'en apo suTVliv;e. Mrs. Noble was a member of the United Brethren church of this city, an<l for many years had been a faithful and ardent worker for the church and its organizations. Funeral services will be held in this city Friday turning. at 10 o’clock' from the United Brethren church, the Rev. Cecil R. Smith, officiating. Another service will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Troy Presbyterian church in Whitley county, where the burial will take place. Odd Fellows Gather At Hartford Citv For Meet Hartford City. April 28—(United Press)—More than 300 delegates and members of Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges in nine counties, gathered here today for the annual district convention to start at the local lodge hall tonight. There will be no secret work today, and the public has been invited to attend today’s sessions. Several members of the Decatur lodge registered in this dtp today, and several others were expected tonight. JEFFERSON H. S. GRADUATES NINE Annual Commencement Exercises Held; Prof. Schwalm Is Speaker Diplomas were awarded to nine pupils at the annual commencement exercises of trie Jefferson township high school, held in the high school auditorium last night. The commencement address was delivered by Prof. V. F. Schwalm, dean of Manchester College. The members of the graduating class were: Helen Teeter. Mabie LaFever, Elizabeth Miller. Osie Heistand, Bertha Becker. Raymond Snyder, Howard Fennig, Ernest Reed aqd Lena Peel. The diplomas were awarded by Clifton E. Striker, superintendent of the Adams county schools.

WORK TO BEGIN TOMORROW ON GOLF COURSE Nine-Hole Course To Be Readv For Use Within Six Weeks MR. SCHULTE TO BE HERE NEXT WEEK Douglas Haney arrived home from Chicago, this morning, where he attended to business for several day:', with Mr. Paul Schulte, with whom he is associated in the oil business and ■who recently made substantial payments on 155 acres of land adjoining this city for the purpose of building a country chib with nine and eighteen hole golf courses Mr. Schulte has arranged with George A. Telfort, expert golf course builder, to take care of the work and Mr. Telfort, with several assistants, left Chicago this morning with the tools, machinery and equipment necessary for The material is coming through in The material is comnig through in trucks and Mr. Telfort is accompanying the train in his own car. They expect to begin work on the ninehole course tomorrow and will have it ready for use within six weeks. No plans have been made as to just how the local organization will be made, but Mr. Schulte prefers to leave this up to the people of this community. He will be here next week and at that time, it is thought, details of the plan can be worked out. Mr. Schulte will finance the entire investment ami is not expecting unreasonable support, although he will appreciate any interest manifested here. Life memberships will probably be sold with annual dues within the reach of all who desire to become members. Mr. Schulte also is interested in the Blue Creek township oil fields and iias purchased the Eugene Runyon farm there. The company also (CO.NTIXI El» ON PAGE SIX) — _ o

LUTHERANS OPEN HOSPITAL DRIVE Open Campaign To Raise $300,000 For Fort Wayne Hospital The campaign for the raising of $330,000 for the extension of the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne, is under way, and preparations are going forward daily under the direction of Rev. Fred Watnbsganss, pastor of Emmaus Lutheran church, who is personally meeting with the members of the various congregations and perfecting plans for a 100 per cent participation of all interested congregations. Thirty-six Lutheran congregations of Fort Wayne ami vicinity have already decided to join in this effort and are arranging for the fullest participation in the every memlier canvass for the funds needed, which will be made during the week of May 23 to May 30. The Lutheran Hospital of Fort (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o — Know Your Own State INDIANA transportation facilities are highly developed. With 1.2 per cent of the national area, Indiana has 7,200 miles of main track railroad, or 3 per cent of the nation's total, which makes the state 2 1-2 times as well equipped as the average national area. Proportionately, Indiana has a more extensive and efficient system of electric interurban lines than any state. The Indiana electric lines have more than 2,400 miles of main track, with adequate equipment for passenger and freight traffic development.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, April 28, 1926.

Tamed "4+ i*. j $ zl J**'l a _ üb.i-1 I i’llie suave composure of Rich--41 rd R. Whittemore, billion--1 dollar bandit suspect, vanished when a verdict neared in his trial in Buffalo, where he is charged with shooting down two payroll guards. lie seemed worried and nervous and (cried lor a half hour after a visit from his bride, the “Tiger Girl.” This picture was taken when he was confident of : acquittal. PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO EXHIBIT WORK Work Os Every Pupil In City Schools To Be Displayed On Mav 27 Flans have been completed for the largest public school exhibit ever held in this city, to be held May 27. school authorities anounced today. The exhibit will he held in every room of every school, end the public i-t cordially invited to attend each exhibit. Various displays of art. sewing, manual training and exhibits of interest in every school subject wil be shown. Every pupil in the ptUblic school will have some work on display. Miss R. Frislnger, home economics instructor in the local high school, wil Ibave charge of the sewing and cooking exhibits; Mr. Floyd Gibson manual training instructor, will have charge of that department’s show and Miss Martin, art instructor, will have charge of the art displays. Each teacher in the public school will have charge of a room, and exhibits will be held at each building. All parents are urged to attend the exhibits, which wil be shown both afternoon and evening of May 27. During previous events, the exhibits were much smaller, but great interest has always been shown. The display Ais year is to be the largest and will include work of every student. Rockefeller Withdraws His Offer For Meseum Cairo, April 28—(United Press)— John D. Rockefeller. Jr., has formally withdrawn his offer of $10,000,000 for the construction of a great museum In Egypt wherein the fare scientific discoveries from the tombs of ancient kings of that land might be preserved. In a lengthy cable sent from New York to King Fuad, the American multi-millionaire declared his proposal to the Egyptian government was conceived in the spirit of good will to the country at a time when Egypt was facing new and heavy responsibilities of a political and scientific nature. - Weather Fair tonight with light to heavy frost. Thursday fair isouth portion, increasing cloudiness north portion with rising temperature.

THREE MEN ARE SLAIN IN BEER FEUD IN CHICAGO Race War For Control Os Beer Traffic Blamed For Three Deaths ONE OF MEN SLAIN IS A PROSECUTOR Chicago, April 28. — (United Press) — A race war for control of Chicago’s beer traffi was blamed today for the slaying of three men, including an assistant state’s attorney, by a group of gangsters armed with a machine gun. “Ijooks Ike the old beer feud.” snapped Captain John Stege, in command of till detectives investigating the ease. “The Irish were gaining the tipper hand the Italians resorted to guns.” Stege said he was convinced that Assistant State’s Attorney William McSwiggen hud been shot down by accident while conversing witli two notorious beer runners, James Doherty and Thomas Huffy. He exploded the theory that McSwiggen had been slain in revenge for bis strong prosecution of gunmen. McSwiggen, ace of assistant state’s attorneys and known us Chicago’s “hanging prosecutor," was making underworld investigations on a Cicero street last night in connection with the Martin Durkin case to which he had been assigned. He was talking with Doheryt, Daffy, and two other men iu LTiuU. cLa Cicero saloon. Fiom out of the larkness camo a curtained automobile, 'bristling with weapons, chief of which was a machine gun. Directly opposite the group of men the guns started blazing. McSwiggen and Ihiherty fell dead. Duffy was mortally wounded. The two companions of the attacked party hurried the bodies of McSwiggen and Doherty several miles from the scene and took Duffy to a hospital where ho died several hours later. o PASTOR INVENTS RADIO CIRCUIT The Rev. Harry W. Thompson Builds Set Which Surpasses All Others The Rev. Harry W. Thompson, pastor of the First Christian church of this city, who is an ardent radio "bug” and who spends his leisure hours in experimenting witli radio circuits and sets, lias invented an entirely new circuit which produces reception far superior in quality to any set yet manufactured. The human voice and all musical tones are reproduced by Rev. Thompson’s new set almost perfectly. The reproduction is equal to that of the latest model phonograph. Rev. Thompson demonstrated iiis new r set to several friends last night, and they marveled at his invention. The set has only four tubes, but has great volume and tunes sharply. Although he has had the set in operation only a few days, Rev. Thompson has logged Havana, Cuba, several Florida stations and other far-away stations, and all came in with large volume and wonderful quality on the loud speaker. In spite of the advice of his friends to sell or develops the new circuit. Rev. Thompson declares he does not intend to do so. and will give the specifications to_any of his friends who wish to build one like it. Kentucky Rotary Clubs Hold Annual Convention Henderson, Ky., April 28. —(United Press) —George Totnleson, Winchester, Ky.. was named district governor of Kentucky Rotary clubs at the annual convention here. Frankfort was selected as the 1927 convention city.

Armored Cars Patrol Streets In Calcutta Calcutta. India. April 28. — (United Press) —Armored cars and Indian cavalry men commanded by British noncommissioned officers today patrolled the streets of Calcutta where sixty persons have been killed ami more than 400 injured in riots since Friday. The appearance of the military was in response to insistent demands of the population that the most effective means at band be adopted to stop the terrorism which lias disorganized the city, SLATEISSUED BY DRY LEAGUE Anti-Saloon League Endorses Certain Candidates In Primary As Drys Indianapolis. Ind.. April 28 —(United States) —The Indiana Anti-Saloon League today issued its slate of prewired primary candidates on the wet and dry issue. The list of candidates approved by the stat ls tjemperanq’ organ iAiit ion was published in the ndiana edition of the American Issue, dry organ, and will be given statewide circulation before voters go to the polls next Tuesday. No preference was expressed between Senator 'Watson and Claris Adams. Indianapolis attorney, candidates for the republican long term nomination. Botji were listed as drys. For the republican short term nomination, the league indorsed Senator Robinson, appointed by Governor Jackson upon the death of Senator Ralston and up for nomination at. the primary. Oswald Ryan, of Anderson, another short term candidate was listed as “supposed to be dry." Ward Hiner was classed as a wet and Arch Graham, South Bend, was classed as doubtful. Three democratic candidates for the long term senatorial nomination of that party were opposed by the Ant|-Saloon League and three were indorsed. John E. Frederick, Kokomo, L. Ert Slack and Albert Stump, both of Indianapolis, were indorsed. William A. Cullop of Vincennes and George Rauch of Marion were listed as “said to be of wet record. L. William Curry, Indianapolis, the sixth candidate, was listed as favoring light wines and beer. o— \ American Reported Slain In Argentine Province Buenos Aires, April 28 —(United Press) - Charles S Hettman, of Kansas City, Mo,, is reported today to have been murdered in Salta, the capital of the northern most Argentine province. Details of the murder are lacking. although the message from Salta said that two companions died with Hettman.

Community Urged To Join In Observing Boys Week Movement Is Commendable One; Helps To Lead Youth To A Keener Appreciation Os Desire To Ripen Into A Manhood Where They Shall Serve Their Consciences And Shall Not Let Selfishness And False Ambitions Guide The Fortunes Os Their Lives.

(By F. Q.) , Sponsored by the Rotary Club, a “Boys Week” will be held here, beginning witli Saturday, May first. In this effort, it is seught to have the entire community take a very sympathetic part. This is already assured for such a beautiful labor of love and service is receiving earnest cooperation. No effort of service by any organization or community ranks higher than one which seeks to intelligently encourage and help and direct the boys. "The fairest flower in the garden

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PLAN DRAFTED TO BRING ABOUT SPEEDY JUSTICE National Crime Commission Drafts Program To Prosecute Violence PLAN IS SUBMITTED TO COOLIDGE TODAY , Washington, April 2S — (United Press) lite first nationwide program lor discouragement of increasing numbers of crimes of violence against propt rly anti person was formulated here today and put up to President Coolidge for his approval. In an announced attempt to harden and speed ‘he punishing hand of criminal justice, the national crime, commission wh'irii Former Governor Herbert S. Hadley, Missouri. Former Governor Frank O. Lowden. Illinois, Judge Kavanaugh, noted Chicago jurist, Newton D. Bak er, former secreta - y of war. anil other leaders, drafted a plan for promotion of organization of local crime commissions throughout the United Stales to prosecute violence from all angles. o French Francs Touch A New Low Record New York, April 28.—(United Press) —French francs touched a now low point for all time in foreign exchange trading here today, dropped to $.0329 3-4, off $.003 3-4 from yesterday’s closing price. Following this dip, the franc tallied slightly 0 — -. Price Os Gasoline To Be Increased Tomorrow Chicago. April 28 —(United Press) | —Gasoline prices wi l lie increased ■ one cent a gallon tomorrow throughout the territory served liy the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, it was announced here today. The company also said refined oils would be advanced 1-2 cent a gallon. WANT ROUTE OF ROAD CHANGED Ohio Citizens Send Petition To Industrial Ass’n., And Business Men A petition, signed by several citizens residing on or near Ohio state road. No. 109. between this city and Van Wert. Ohio, lias been forwarded to the “Decatur Industrial Association, Business Men and others interested in your city," to use their influence to have the national highway, to lie known at the Benjamin Frank ,lln Highway, extend on the township I line running east from Decatur, which I is now. in part, known as the Ed S •Moses Highway, and connect at the ll IIVI'IM i:i> ON FAG® ITXIU

,of creation is a young mind, offering and unfolding itself to the in- . fluence of wisdom.” It has been truly said that the destiny of any ,'nation depends on the opinions of its .'young men under twenty-five years . of age. The so-called practical world , of business has begun to understand this, and is seeking to add its aid to r supplement home, school and religt ious influences. To encourage in the youth high qualities of mind and to I make him feel that in his immediate environment are wise and able l iillMlMiai ON PAGE FIVE)