Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 3 May 1926 — Page 1

Aol. XXIV. Number 105.

GENERAL STRIKE IN ENGLAND TONIGHT

fc. T. Telford, Golf Engineer, Arrives In Decatur Sunday

(BEGIN WORK OH I DECATDR'S NEW I SOLE PROJECT ■< T. Telford, Engineer, Is Here To Construct The New Golf Course layout WORK STARTS w ■ • ■Temporary Course Will Be Readv For Use Within Next Two Weeks I (~ T. Telford, the engineer ■vim is building the golf course ■on the land al the south edge of ■this citv. purchased recently by Waul Schulte of Chicago, arriv- ■<(| i/ this city yesterday mornling and has already started ■construction of the first nine ■holes. i Mr. Telford was very much ■impressed with the land and ■staled today that a course ■would be erected in this city llhat would rival any course in ■the middlewest. He stated Khat a temporary course would be ■ready in two weeks, and that golf ■enthusiJsts could get their first ■practice on the new course in a ■short time. * I Most of tiie material for the con■stniction of the entire project al■ready has arrived and work of plantling the grass seed has started. Thir■ty seven bags of grass seed will be ■planted at once on the large tract of hand. U Work will start first on the small ■ course, which will be nine holes, Mr. ■ Telford said. While this is in progress Mr. Telford and his assistants will begin laying out the 18-hole course, which will be one of the best in the country. The Liliput. course, which will be built especially for be(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) DECATUR YOUNG PEOPLE HONORED Local Presbyterian Young People Win Awards At District Meeting The young peoples’ department of the local Presbyterian church won several honors at the annual convention of the Young Peoples' League of the Port Wayne Presbytery, held at Elkhart, Friday afternoon and Saturday. The Decatur debating team, composed of Mary Catharine Schug, Margaret Haley and Robert Frisinger, won from the Columbia X’ity team on the subject, “Resolved, that We Should I’ity our Grandchildren.” By winning from the Columbia City debaters, the Decatur team will represent the Fort Wayne Presbytery in the state debate, to be held at a later date. Miss Mary Catharine Schug was elected secretary of the district organization for the ensuing year. Robert Frisinger was appointed chairman of the'leadership committee and Martha Grant was appointed a member of that committee. The Decatur delegation was the largest of any church represented, it numbering twenty young people. The Decatur Christian Endeavor Society presented the pageant, “The Church Triumphant Through Love.”, The meeting next, year will l>e held at the Third Presbyterian church at Fort Wayne, she dates for the meeting will be announced later. —o Paul Bailer Arrested On Serious Charge A Fort Wayne paper today carried a story 'concerning the arrest of Paul Bailer, formerly of this city. According to the news dispatch Bailer is charged with contributing to the delinquency of an 8-year old girl. He is being held at Corona, Michigan awaiting arrival of Fort Wayne police.

DECATUR DAD .'s' DEMOCRAT

Sacred Concert Will Be Presented Here Tonight The Men's Gospel Chorus of the First Missionary church, of Fort Wayne, will give a sacred concert in the First Evangelical church of this city, tonight, at 7:45 o'clock, under the auspices of the Men's Brotherhood of the local church. Prof. Gerber is director of the chorus, which has gained an enviable reputation in musical circles In Fort Wayne. There will be no admission charge, but a silver offering wi.l be taken. The public is cordially invited to attend. —— o KILLS WREN; THEN ENDS LIFE Despondent Chicago Woman Murders Two And Then Commits Suicide Chicago, May 3. — (United Press). — Despondent after a long period of ill health. Mrs. Emily Carlen today shot and killed her two grown children and then commit teed suicide at their home in a fashionable residential district. John Carlen, the husband, was in the yard at the time of the shooting. Carlen. sales manager of a granite company, arose early and was working In the garden at the rear of the house. Mrs. Carlen arose some time later, went to the rear door and spoke to her husband. She shut the door and soon Carlen said he heard three shots fired. Hurrying to the house, he found ail (tours locked. After gaining entrance, he found his son. Alfred, 23, in bed dangerously wounded. The young man died within a few minutes. The daughter, Dorothy. 35, who is secretary to a pastor, was found dead fn her bedroom. Mrs. Carlen’s body was crumpled in a clothes closet where she had ap patently dashed after committing tlw two murders. She had siiot herself in the head. Friends of the family said the woman had appeared disconsolate for several years, following an attack of liehit disease. o William E. English To Be Buried At Sunset Indianapolis, Ind., May 3 (I nited Press) —William E. English, state senator and former congressman, will be buried at sunset today in Crown Hill cemetery, here. State officials, Postmaster General New and delegations of fraternal organizations will attend the funeral services in English’s apartment at his hotel, at 2:30 p. m. C.M.T.C. QUOTA REMAINS OPEN Four Adams County Boys Enlist For Summer Military Training Columbus, O . May 3-Having passed the half-way mark last week, enrollment for the annual Citizens’ Military Training Camps in Ohio, Indiana. Kentucky and West Virginia is on the up-grade, according to Lt. Col. Francis W. Glover, C. M. T. C. Officer of the Fifth Corps Area. Since the first. of April, applica(CONTINI El) OX PAGE TIIHEE) ~ Know Your Own State INDIANA automobiles officially registered in 1926 will pass the 750,000 mark. This is approximately 200,000 more than necessary to maintain the national average, based upon population statistics. Indiana has approximately 40 per cent more motor cars in proportion to her population than the state of New York.

COUNTY READY FORELECTION DAY TOMORROW Candidates Make Final Plea To Voters As Time Draws Near GOOD VOTE EXPECTED Predictions Os Fair Weather For Adams Co., Encourage the Candidates Predictions of a warm day for the Indiana primary tomorrow spurned the many candidates on in their final wind-up of electioneering today ami Adami comity aspirants for offices were working hard all day today completing their campaigns ami organizing for tomorrow. The polls, all over the county will be open from 6 o’clock tomorrow morning until 6 o’clock tomorrow night and it is predicted that a heavy vote, especially in the democratic primary, will he cast. Several interesting contests, both in the county ami state primaries, are evident. The democratic long term senatorial race is holding the chief interest in the state primary. There are six candidates and three or four of these are regarded as having a chance to roil up a majority in tomorrow’s contest. In the county democratic primary, there are several interesting races. In the county republican primary, there is but one~contest. that of sheriff, and consequently the interest is not as tense. The Daily Democrat will have a free telephone service tomorrow night for all patrons in the county. Anyone de,CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) — — — o PROGRESS NOTED BY BANK CALL Business In State Shows Conservative Increase, Report Shows Indianapolis, May 3 — (United Press) — Conservative business progress throughout Indiana was noted tn the reports answering the statewide hank call issued April 12, Thomas D. Barr, state banking commissioner said today. Wildcat speculation and the tendency among certain financiers to take long chances appear to have been reduced and business is gradually pointing upward in a firm, steady manner. Financial conditions among the farmers show some improvement, Barf said, and the smaller banks, on the whole, are enjoying a normal business. In a statement to the United Press, Harr said: “Examination of the call reports discloses a most encouraging condition. The reports indicate that the farmers are paying off their loans and economizing on their expenditures. "Industrial conditions are fairly good. Country banks have reduced their borrowings and any leans they may make at this time are for seasonal purposes. “Sales of farm land, while restricted in number, are made on a basis of production and show a tendency toward satisfactory values. “The department is quite gratified at the general status." 0 BULLETIN R. W .Loose, present pastor of the Decatur Evangelical church, was selected to return to this city at the Evangelical conference at Culver, it was learned from the United Press Association late this afternoon. Reverend Loose has been pastor, in this city for several years.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, May 3, 1926.

National Emergency Bill Adopted By Commoners London, May 3.—(United Press) — The house of commons today approved the action of King Geoige in declaring the existence of a national emergency. The vote was 308 to 108. 0 — ..— Prince Victor Napoleon Is Dead In Brussels Brussels, May 3—(United Press) — Prince Victor Napoleon, chief of the house bearing that name and pretender to the throne of France, died today. He is survived by two children. LEADERS PLAN FOR FIGHT ON FARM MEASURES Most Bitter Combat Os The Coolidge Administration Is Predicted LINES ARE TIGHTENED Administration Opposed To Haugen Bill; Farm Forces Favor Passage for Relief By William J. McEvoy (United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington. May 3—Administration leaders and farm bloc chiefs in congress prepared today for the fight over farm relief legislation, which has already become the most bitter combat of the Coolidge administration. The Haugen bill, opposed by President Coolidge, because of its $375,000,000 drain on the treasury, will be brought up in the house tomorrow under special rule, with debate limited to four days. The real battle will come ever what form of relief shall be extended. The entire week will be devoted to discussion of plans suggested, particularly the three bills presented by the house agriculture committee. Administration supporters hope to pass the Tincher plan, providing a farm board and a $100,000.00(1 loan fund to enable farmers to keep up prices by financing the sale of the surplus crops. President Coolidge and Secretary of Agriculture Jardine have approved this measure but they will hold out to the last against the Haugen bill, which is supported by most democrats and the midwestern republicans. Administration leaders expect to of(CONTINUED OS PAGB. FIVE) ZION REFORMED HOLOSELECTION M. Kitsch Resigns As Elder After Serving For ThirtyEight Years The annual election and business meeting at the Zion Reformed ■ church yesterday resulted in the ■ election of J. Fred Fruehte as elder, to succeed M. Kirsch, who recently resigned after having served as elder since 1887, or for about 38 years. Fred E. Kolter and Ralph E. Yager I were elected deacons, to succeed ’ Tillman Gerber and John Beineke; A .R. Ashbaucher was elected trustee to succeed Fred E. Kolter. A recommendation of the official i board was that, a benevolent treasur- ■ er be elected to assist the present treasurer who has charge of both I the current and benevolent funds. The recommendation was accepted by the congregation and Glen Cowan (CONTINUED ON PACK FIVE* ! ——— Weather t Fair tonight. Colder extreme south s portion. Warmer extreme northwes’ . portion. Tuesday fair with rising t temperature. Frost tonight in north and central portions.

DATES ARE SET FOR CHAUTAUQUA IN THIS CITY Local Program To Be Given August 30 To September 4, Inclusive PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Great Talent Is Secured For Local Program, The Report Shows The week of August 30 to September 4. inclusive, has been set for the Decatur Community Chautauqua, this year, it was announ ed by local authorities today. A good program has been arranged for this year’s Chautauqua. including lectures, musical presentations, dramas and junior entertainments. Tickets will he sold eaily this season and it is the hope of the committee in charge to fill the large tent, which will he erected on the Niblick lot on Liberty Way. Io capacity al every session. The county teachers’ institute wil be held again in connection with the chantauqua tills year, it was learned today. Included among the lecturers who will he on the local program, are Tom Skeyhil), Arthur McMurray and Dr. Henry Black Burns. Mr. McMurray is a humorist of national repute. The Paramount Entertainers, an orchestra of international fame, will he one of the musical headliners. Green’s band and the Harold Banta Company also are scheduled for Decatur sessions this year. The McMurray-Kaekley Company will he the headliner on the closing day of the chantauqua. Two dramatic productions are on (CONTINI Bit ON PAGE TURKE) “CLEAN-DP WEEK" DATE TO BE SET Council • Will Decide Dates At Regular Meeting Os That Body Tomorrow The city council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening and one of the matters of business to be disposed of will he the fixing of a date for "clean-up week" in Decatur. Due to tbe late arrival of spring this year, the council did not designate the first week in May as cleanup week litis year. This week also being election week, the council thought it best to postpone plans for cleanup week until a later date. In talking with the councilmen and mayor the impression was given that either the weeks of May 10 or May 17th will be designated as cleanup week in Decatur. Proper notice will be given to the citizens of Decatur and everyone will be asked to cooperate by helping clean up their premises, alleys and back yards. City trucks will be employed in hauling the old tin cans and rubbish from the alleys. Many local citizens have started to paint up their homes and business houses this spring and with everyone making a little effort real results can be obtained. 0 .— Election Booze Taken By Indianapolis Officers Indianapolis, Ind.. May 3. —(United Press.) — An automobile load of expensive booze was seized here, early today by four deputy sheriffs. Ralph Clark, 38, and his wife, Mabel, 29, both of Detroit, were placed in jail on five charges of law violation for transporting thp liquor. They admitted fl was being brought here for primary election day but refused to say who ordered it. The stock consisted of Old Kentucky whisky, beer, wine and ale.

PLANS CONTINUE FOR EXPOSITION Loving Cups Will Be Awarded For Best Decorated Show Window i Plans are continuing for the first 1 Decatur Betters Homes Exposition, to . be held in this city May 17 to 22. tinder the allspices of the Decatur Industrial Association. E. B. William son, who is in direct charge of the exposition, announced today that several loving cups will be presented to | the various local business men whose business house windows presented the * best appearance during the exposition. ; A silver loving enp will be present- 1 ed for the best decorated window and ' another smaller < tip wil! be given for second and third best. Several other * features for the week will be annottne- ' ed in the next few days. On the closing day of the exposition an Essex sedan will be presented. ' Tickets are now being printed and wil) ' he distributed the first part of this 1 week. z ' The exposition will be held in a large tent on Liberty Way. The tent has been ordered and will arrive sev- 1 era! days in advance of the opening ' of' the show. Admission to the expo- 1 sition will be free and there will be ' plenty of free entertainment during I each night. Stands will be erected in the tent, displaying all sorts of household paraphernalia. Amusement stands also ' will be ere .ted. Everybody is invited 1 to attend the exposition, free of charge, and invitations have been sent to neighboring towns and cities, to send delegations over during the week Presbyterian Men Plan To Attend District Meet , Several Decatur men of the Presbyterian church are planning to al- , tend the Fellowship banquet, to be held at the Third Presbyterian church ( at Fort Wayne, next Friday night .at , 6:30 o’clock. The delegation from this , city will drive to Fort Wayne and it is the desire of those in charge to ( have a large delegation. More than , 30 members of the Bluffton Presbyterian church have signified their intentions of attending Following the banquet, at 6:30, Dr. William F. Weir, head of the mens’ department cf the Third Presbyterian church, at Fort Wayne, will deliver an Interesting and inspiring address. Dr. Weir is a speaker of note and his address will be well worth hearing. All i Presbyterian men of this city are invited to attend the banquet. Tickets for the meeting can be ol>- ■ tallied at this office for 65 cents. Those who would like to attend and have no i means of transportation are requested I to get in tench with the local pastor, • Rev. It. N. (’overt, at once. MEXICAN SERVICE . IS HELD HERE - j Father Seimetz Masters The Language To Speak To ■I Decatur’s Mexicans 1 Besides looking after the spiritual s welfare of the congregation and the • many deta"s connected with the i- financing end operation of both th? school and church. Rev. J. A. Seim<>tz. rector of St. Marys Catholic congregation in this city, found it necessary to take up the study of a foreign language in order to administer to 5 the Mexicans’ who attend the Catholic church. Since the Mexican laborers, togt th- ' er with tnelr families, have been ' brought to this city to work in the. beet fields Father Seimetz, took up ’’ the study of the Spanish language 1 and has attained a vocabulary miffi- ‘ cient to n eak with them or in making announcements to them about church services. The pastor studied tlte language without the assistance ! of a tutor and has put many hours (IONTINVEU ON PAGE TWO)

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GOVERNMENT IS PREPARING FOR GENERAL STRIKE Four Million Workers Are Affected By Order To Quit At Midnight SITUATION IS SERIOUS Predictions Are That Strike W ill Bring Labor Back Into Power London, May 3. — (United Press) A general strike at midnight tonight is inevitable. A. J. Cook, secretary of the Miners Federation. informed the United Press today. “We have no intention whatever of resinning negotiations with the government,” Cook said. Cook spoke alter conferences with other labor leaders, but so far the general council of the trades union congress has not made so drastic a declaration. If Cook’s prophecy is Istrne out 4.000,000 workers, representing the remainder of the entire British trades union movement will go on strike at midnight. The 1.000.0 M mine workers went out Friday midnight. Cook said lie expected the strike to last about a fortnight and to result in a general election which would oust Premier Baldwin and the conservative parly from power and return the labor party to Downing street. Great Britain was mobilizing today for what may be the greatest industrial struggle in history. Approximately four mullion workers were under orders to strike at midnight tonight in sympathy with the 1.000.000 strikers already out. The 5.000,000 workers directly involved represent the entire trades union organization of Great Britain Government efforts to avert the calamity Sunday apparently tailed when the general council of the trades union congress rejected Premier Stanley Baldwin's ultimatum demanding immediate acceptance of the royal coal commission's report. (< ONTIM ED ON PAGB THRKK) O CHURCHES PAY HONOR TO BOYS All Services Sunday In Cooperation With Boys’ Week Program The program for boys’ week is being carried out very successfully this year and following the big parade and loyalty demonsration Saturday afternoon, the observance of boys’ day in church was fittingly observed on Sunday. In practically every church in the city, special sermons were delivered by the pastors in keeping with boys’ week. The boys of the St. Marys Catholic church, 143 in line, marched trout the court house to the church where they attended high mass, i’ews were reserved for them and the scene was edifying when the boys marched down the aisle of the church. In other churches the pastors also reserved places for the boys and their fathers and inspiring sermons were given. Several hundred boys attended the services in the different churches. This morning at 8 o'clock Dore B Erwin talked to the boys of the public schools at the Central school building and Dr. Fred Patterson was in charge of community singing. At 9 o'clock, Mr. Erwin talked to the boys of the St. Joseph 11 Catholic, schools, and Dr. Patterson . was in charge of the singing. The programs were fine mid were attended by all the school boys In ‘ the city. Each day this week a specia! program will be carried out, comnvitrees having been appointed s from the Rotary Club to arrange the plans for the different days.