Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 128, Decatur, Adams County, 29 May 1926 — Page 1

Vol- XXIV. Number 128.

CYCLONE KILLS 1,200 PERSONS IN INDIA

DECATUR HICK SCHOOL AWARDS DIPLOMAS TO 38 I]l A. Hartman, Superin- ■ tendent Os Sidney, Ohio, Schools (Jives Address ■RECEPTION HELI) I BY THE GRADUATES il Thirty eight pupil”, constituting the liallest class graduated from Deca■ur high school for several years, reKpivecl diplomas nt the annual com K. neement exercises of the school. Kehl in the auditorium of (lie high Khoo) building, last night. A large Krowd of relatives and friends of the Kraduates attended the commenceKient. | Mr H. A. Hartman, superintend I, im of the city schools at Sidney, lihio. and a former superintendent of ■th.. Decatur schools, delivered the Koinniencement address. His address ■on Three Strikes and Out," containIhl much valuable and interesting ad■ai,',‘ tor the graduates. Mrs. Moser Sings I Mrs. Cecile A. Moser, of this city, ■delighted the large audience with Kwo groups of songs during the pro■giaui Mrs. Moser sang: “What’s in ■the Air Today." by Edin; "Starry ■Night," by Densmore; "The Valley ■of laughter,” by Sanderson; “Open ■Secret." by Woodman; "Nocturne." Ky Densmore; and "The Piper of ■Love,” by Carew. Slie was accom■ponied by Mrs. Carrie Haubold. I The invocation was given by the ■Rev. Cecil R. Smith, pastor of the ■Tinted Brethren church, and the lls-a-dirtFrrt Tly rhe Rev. O. E. -Mfller. IpaMor of the Baptist church. Compares Graduate To Athlete I Mr. Hartman compared the high Isi-hool graduate to a baseball player ■ who has made a hit and reached first Iba e. The pupil was designated as (CONTINUE!) ON PAGE FOIHI TO GIVE CENTRAL | CIRCUS TONIGHT School Pupils To Stage Amateur Show On School Grounds This Evening The final performance of the Central school circus will be held in the big tent at the Central school grounds tonight, at 8 o'clock, managers announced this morning. The circus will start promptly at 8 o’clock, in order that those attending may have plenty of time to shop and visit the carnival. A free street parade will be held at 7:30 o’clock tonight through the main streets of the city. The circus was previously scheduled for last Saturday night, but rain caused a postponement until tonight and all preparations have been made for the big show, containing more Shan 200 persons and 15 animals and a clown band and many other features. The show will be over about 9 o'clock. Arrangements have been made to lake care of 25 or 30 people inside the school, so that they may witness the show from the windows. Anyone who wishes to see thesbow, and who feels they would be unahle to sit outside during the performance may secure an inside seat, where they can very well see the entire show. The gates will open immediately following the street parade. Admission is 15 and 25 cents and there are Plenty of seats for all who care to see the performance. A good enjoyable show Is promised, as the closing show. A matinee performance was given friday afternoon.

———■ —„n KNOW YOUR STATE INDIANA consumers bought cigarettes at the rate of 634 per capita in 1924; cigars at the rate of 59% and snuff, another important tobacco product, at the rate of 3.68 pounds. x

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Four Men Arrested For Scalping Race Tickets Indianapolis, Ind., May 29- (Unit ed Press)—Four men were detained by po.lce today charged with scalp ing tickets for the speedway races Monday. One of the men had nearly fifty tickets and was trying to dispose of them at a profit of three hundred and fifty percent, police said. o JAMES I ARKLEV GIES SUDDENLY Dies While Operating Street Sprinkling Wagon On First Street James Barkley, of this city, dropped dead at 12:30 o’clock this afternoon. on South First street. Mr. Barkley fell off the street sprinkling wagon which he was operating on First street. The county coronor has not yet issued a verdict, but it Li thought that death was due to heart trouble or a stroke of appoplexy. Mr. Barkley had been in apparently good health and had been working aU morning. Several persons witnessed the fall rom the wagon, which occurred near the corner of Rugg and First streets. A physician was summoned immediatly. but death w'as instant. Mr. Barkley was a prominent retired farmer. He was born in Ohio in 1858, and ho spent most of his life in western Ohio and in this city. About six years ago, Mr. Barkley and his wife moved to litis city from their fuim in Van Wert county. Ohio, leaving their son Orla Barkley to conduct the farm He Ims Jue.-n employed for some time on th., local sprinkling wagon. Mr. Barkley was a member of the Church of God in this city. He is survived by his wife, one son. Orla of Van Wert county, and a brother Henry Batkley. of this city. One daughter preceded the father in death several years ago. Several distant relatives and many friends also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Barkley will he held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Church of God in this city The Rev. E. A. Ball, of the Church of God will he in charge. - — oCouple Killed By Train Near Dunkirk Dunkirk. May 29.-TUnited Press) - Mr. and Mrs. John Patchen.of Muncie. were instantly killed near this City today when a switch engine hit the Chevrolet car in which they were driving.

GALLMEIER WILL DECLARED VOID Mrs. Augusta Kaiser Wins Suit To Set Aside W ill Os Her Father The will of Frederick Gallmeier. prominent Adams county farmer who died April 1, 1925, was declared null and void by a verdict returned by a jury in the Wells circuit court at Bluffton, at 8:30 o’clock last night. The trial of the suit to set aside the will which was filed by Mrs. Augusta Kaiser, a daughter of the decedent, had been in progress for the last eight days. The jury deliberated three hours. — More than $9,000 i" personal property and 375 acres of land was involved in the suit. The case was filed in the Adams circuit court, but was sent to Wells county on a change of venue. Since the will has been set aside, three heirs-lay claim to the estate. They are Mrs. Kaiser and her two brothers, August and Fred Gallmeier. rn der the will, the latter two inherited the estate. Mrs. Kaiser alleged .that the pretended will of her father ' executed while her father was ’ of unsound mind and that it was proI through undue influence and 'by fraud. The will was written April 20, 1923.

THRONG GATHERS FOR AUTO RACE More Than 100,000 Persons Expected To See 500Mile Race Monday Indianapolis, May 29. — (United Press)—The advance throngs of the human horde that wl.l number more than 100.000 before start of the 500 mile auto races Monday morning be gan pouring into Indianapolis today. Traction cars, motor busses, automobiles and steam railroad specials brought the hosts. A few came by aeroplane. The crowd boomed business, crowd ed hotels, overflowed into homes, and generated excitement. The prospect of fair weather with the exception of possible thundershowers was held out by the weather bureau tn an early forecist for race day. The outstanding prerace event. |he “night before the race dinner" of tlie Society of Automobile Engineers will be held Sunday night. Police Chief Johnson ordered weekend raiding squads augmented with picked men to stem the invasion of tramps and crooks at railroad yards, pievent the f.ow of liquor and nip tlie operations of the lawless. _______„ Mexicans To Stage Race At Julv Fourth Celebration An extra added at I tact ion to the already lengthy list which lias been booked for the big Bellmont Park Celebration which will be held July 5, is that of a running race by local Mexicans employed by., the Hoikkid St. Louis Company, and probably" a Mexican girls running race. The horses will be suplied by the Famous Flying X ranch of Montana and appropriate purses will be awarded the winners A number of the Mexicans will also take part in the Rodeo contest. o One Fireman Killed In Fire At East St. Louis East St. Louis. 111.. May 29—(United Press I—One fireman was injured and damage of more than $200,900 done in a fire of unknown origin which raged in three business houses shortly after midnight. The fire started in the woolworth 5 and 10 cent store, completely destroying it, and spread to the Jamerson Piano Company and the Ben Driedel Hat Store, and for a time imperiled the entire section of the busines district. John Murphy, fireman, was injured when tlie Woolworth building collapsed causing an explosion. His condition is not considered serious. —o— — State Os Emergency To Be Continued In England London, May 29—(United Press k— King George has proclaimed that the state of emergency, instituted during the general strike, will continue dur Ing the continuance of tlie coal strike The king’s proclamation, as published in tlie official ‘London Gazette’ pointed out that the proclamation of April 30, was effective for one month, work in the coal mines constituted a It said the continued cessation of state of emergency within the meaning of the emergency powers act. o Pilgrims Gather For Wordless Prayer Tuesday Tamarack, Minn., May 29.—A city of tents began to spring up today in tlie cleared circle in the heart of a poplar grove near here in whidh pilgrims from all parts of the country will gather for a wordless prayer Tuesday. With the arrival of the first of the. faithful, Vernon Ewing, the “Roly Poly" optometrist, whose dream of a mass meeting of faith is coming true, has become, at the same time, a villian and a hero. A hero he is in the eyes who have arrived at his invitation to pray for a divine sign. But to Ids own townspeople, Ewing is little short of a mephistoples. They cannot understand his "wordless prayer" and so they condemn it.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, May 29, 1926

Woman Stands In Street Defying Workmen to Pave It; Placed Under Arrest Indianapolis, Ind.. May 29 —(United Press)— Disorderly conduct charges w-re filed today against Mrs. ('ora P.aker.who attempted to hah paving cf the street in front of her home by taking up a position in the middle of the street and defying workman to move her. DECATUR MAN IS KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Thomas Bennett Fatally Injured When Interurban Car Hits Auto TWO COMPANIONS SERIOUSLY HURT Thomas Bennett, 47, of this citv. was killed, George Taylor and Cleo Van Dyne, both 18, of Mar on, were so seriously injured that they ate no. expected to live, and Paul Bryant, oi Marion, was slightly injured whop tii<- <a: in which they .vere riding was rtruck and demolished by an M B and E. traction car, near Marion, late yesterday afterno a>. Bennett l ad been working in Manor. the past week. He was driving the car when the accident occurred. Bennett has lived in Decatur for the last several years. His wife, formerly Mrs. Sadie Foreman, of this city was notified of his death lite last uglit and went tc Marion this motuing. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were mauled November 23, 1925 and Mrs had filed a suit for divorce ’asf April The case was recently continued in the Adams < ircuit court an 1 the couple had agreed to drop the divorce complaint. Mr. Bennett was in this city last (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) GOLF COURSE IS READY FOR PLAY Temporary 9-hole Course Opened At Country Club South Os City A temporary, nine-hole golf course will he opened at the new Decatur country club tomorrow, according to announcement made this afternoon. The course, which is only temporary, pending the completion of the large course, is located on the property on the west side of the road, recently purchased and annexed to the other land purchased by Paul Schulte time ago The public is cordially invited to play the temporary course tomorrow and Monday. No green fees will be charged, the management, stated today. The ground has been rolled and good temporary greens have been set up. Mr. G. T. Telford, supervisor at the Country (Tub, stated today that he would be glad to teach any of the beginners the fundamentals of the game. The cour.se will be open all day tomorrow and Monday. -—— o— Senate Adjourns In Row Over Farm Relief Bills Washington. May 29. — (United Press)—The United States senate adjourned in a row this afternoon over delayed farm relief legislation. After farm bloc members had pleaded that the senate remain in session this afternoon despite previous arrangements sor adjournment until Tuesday a motion for adjournment was adopted by the narrow margin of 21-20 Weather Partly cloudy with possibly showers in northwest portion tonight or Sunday. Slightly warmer extreme north portion. Fair weather likely Monday with possible exception of thundershowers. Mild temperature Monday.

S. F. CAMPBELL IS KILLED BY TRAIN Former Blue Creek Township Farmer Killer By Train In Michigan 3. F. Campbell, formerly of Blue Creek towrdshlp, Adams county, father of Mrs. Morris Mumma, of this city, was killed at Hillsdale, Michigan, at noon today when he was struck down and run over by a train. No details of the death were given in the telegram received by Mrs. Mumma. Mr. Campbel) moved from this county to Hillsdale about two years ago. He is well-known in Blue Creek township and has many relatives in the county. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it is highly probable that the body will be brought back to Blue Creek township for burial. Mrs. Mumma will go to Hillsdale tonight. o ... — . . ( Herbert Jones, Auto Race Driver, Dies Os Injuries r * I Indianapolis, Ind., May 29. —(Unit 1 ed Press. I —An auto race driver and two young hoys were dead ill Indian- 1 apolis today following a series of accidents. Herbert Jones, 22-yearold pilot, succumbed to injuries received in the wrecking of his car during practice runs at tlie Indianapolis motor speedway. \ John Feeney. 8, ran in front of an auto on his way home from an errand 1 and was fatally hurt. Death of the boy prostrated his mother, who had buried her father two days ago. The third victim. Bright Huston. lit. was fatally hurt in a similar accident. Drivers of the two ears were declared by witnesses to he blame less. o Five Women Burn To Death In A Factor}' * Rockford, 111.. May 29—(United Press) —Trapped on lite second floor of the Suttdn Automobile lop factory when a cellnliod explosion sent flames through the building, five women were burned to death and eight others sustained serious injuries late yesterday. A static spark from a handsaw, which ignited a stick of ecluliod was responsible for the explosion, authorities believed Hundreds flocked to the scene of the Disaster when the explosion was heard. The factory is located near )he center of the Rockford business d'iStrict. First aid was given at once to the injured women who leaped from the second floor windows. The dead: Mrs. Mary Lillie, mother of eight children whom she was sup porting: Mildred Cramer, Mary Wai lack, alice maretta, and Helen Mamala. O TT Two Men Killed On Road Near Fort Wayne Today Fort Wayne, May 29. — (United Press)—The explosion of a charge of dynamite today killed two workmen, on state road 7, southwest of Fort Wayne. The victims were William Smith. 50, a construction foreman and Hans Williams, 27. a negro laborer. o ; Auto Race To Be Broadcast Monday Indianapolis. Ind., May 29. — (United Press.)—The five hundred mile auto races at the Indianapolis motor speedway will be broadcast Monday direct from tlie track by station WFBM, 268 meters. Tlie announcer . will take thq air at 9 o’clock to give the preliminary preparatons for the star! at 10 o'clock. o Man Killed in Gun Battle New York, May 29—(United • Press) —One man was killed and • three others wounded in a gun bati tie in front of a saloon in Brooklyn ■ early today, in which at least a dozen ’ shots were fired. Police believe the i outbroke to be the Tesult of a bootleg war or vendetta.

Band Concert To Be Given Thursday Night Tickets ate being sold for the Joint band concert to he given in the high school auditorium next Thursday night by the Junior Band and the General Electric company hand. The proceeds from the concert will be used in buying uniforms for the Junior band. The tickets are selling tor twenty-five cents each o TARIFF VIEWS TO BE MAIN FACTOR Democrats To Consider Tariff Policy In Naming Senatorial Nominee Indianapolis, Ind., May 29. — (L’nlted Press) Attitude of the demo eratic state convention on the tariff will he an important factor in its selection of a long term senatorial nomination, politicians ( sald today. The state convention which will decide tlie issue and name the ticket for Hie fall campaign will be attended by 1,318 delegates who will assemble next Thursday in Tomlinson hall here. William A. t’ullop. who led the field of six candidates in Hie primary balloting, will seek the nomination by convention on a program supporting the old time democratic low tariff policies. t’ullop contends (ho state convention should recognize the results of the primary vote by nominating him. The element of the party which contends it must in some measure satisfy the demand of business men for tariff protection Is led by John Frederick, of Kokomo. Friends of Albert Stump. Indianapolis attorney who ran second In the primary without organization support. contend Ids campaigning ability would be a big asset to the ticket in the fall campaign. L. Ert Slack, Indianapolis attorney expended little effort in the campaign but scored a heavy primary vote, George Raugh, Marion attorney, cant paigned only three days. Modification of the Volstead act is the chief plank in the platform of L. William Curry, Indianapolis attorney and the sixtli candidate for Hie notpination. o NO PAPER MONDAY There will be no issue of the Daily Democrat next. Monday, May 31, as the employees of til’s newspaper wil) observe t Ik' Memorial Day holiday. Q D. C. H. S, SENIORS TO PRESENT PLAT To Stage “Aunt Sophronia At College," Tuesday Evening, June 8 The seniors of the Decatur Catholic high school will give a play at the annual commencement exercises to be held Tuesday, June 8, in the auditorium of the school building. The play is entitled. "Aunt Sophronia at College", and is an amusing comedy. Members of the class will participate and rehearsals are now being held. Rev. (’. W. Marr, pastor of St. Rose Catholic church,Monroeville, will deliver the commencement address, and the presentation of diplomas to the high school commercial and eighth grade graduates will be made by the Rev. Father Seimetz, pastor of the congregation. A musical program will be given in connection with tlie exercises The program will start at 8 o'clock. This is the fifth annual commencement of the Decatur Catholic high school. o— Decatur Men Buy Garage At Bluffton Bluffton. May 29—(U. P.)— Harry Daniel and Sherman Archer, of Decai tur, today became the owners of the t Siebold Garage and service station s in this city. The purchase price was • not given. Thu new owners will take charge at once.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS AID TO VICTIMS Tidal Wave Accompanies Cyclone In Burma, India, Causing Destruction VILLAGES SWEPT * AWAY BY WATERS Washington. May 29. (United Press) The American Bed Cross today offered assistance to the victims of the cyclone and tidal wave in Burma, Indftt where 1.200 lives were reported lost. Judge John Barton Payne. Bed Cross president, in a cable to the Indian Bed Cross at Simla, offered “warmest sympathy’’ and asked “if we can assist." Ixindon. May 29. — (UP)—The Rangoon correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph cabled that official reports estimated 1.300 dead in a cyclone in Burma. A huge tidal wave accompanied tlie cyclone which swept lite Arakan coast on tlie 22nd ascended the Naaf river and inundated the entire adjacent country, the Dispatch said. Villdges were swept away beyond Maungdaw. 50 miles from tlie sea. All cattle in the affected areas were killed, according to tlie dispatch and nearly all telegraph lines between were seriously interrupted. Burma and India were cut. Cables There is great suffering in the region about Ditlildauug and Mauui;daw where the survivors are wretched and homeless. ——o — Overcome by Heat Kansas City, Mo.. May 28 (United Press) —One person was overcome by the heat here yesterday when tlie mercury soared to new heights 91 —The hottewt day of tlie year thi»> fax. Thunder showers during the night brought some relief from the heat. LETTERS AWARED AT D. H. S. FRIDAY Scholarship. Basketball And Baseball Letters Given; Coaches Honored Scholarship and athletic letters were awarded at the final assembly of Hie Decatur high school pupils for tlie past school year, Friday morning. The awards were made by the coaches of the different teams and by Principal Waller J. Krick. Scholarship "D’s" were awarded to tlie following pupils: Seniors— Josephine Andetron, lieretta Elzey, Ireta Fisher, Edna Ilaugk, Gretchen Kocher and Doris Peters; Juniors Richard Castle. Nvaii Kok. Marcella Nelson and Harold Zwick; Sophie mores—Virginia Hite, James Houk, Catherine Kauffman, Margaret Mills, Helen Myers. Lawrence Potts, Helen Seliroll. Vivian Thomas, Josephine Archlmld, Harry Dailey and Robert Heller; Freshmen A Emily Cramer. Letters will be awarded to the following Freshmen B pupils at the close of the first semester next year: Jeanette Youse, Doris Nelson and Gaynell Graber. Harry Dailey, a sophomore. led all other pupils in the school in scholarship during the year. (UUNTINUBD ON PAGE TWv, Bible School To Open Next Tuesday Morning The Dally Vacation Bible School, Protestant churches of this city, I which is being sponsored by seven will open at the Central school buildv Ing next Tuesday morning. A large -■ enrollment, is anticipated. The school e will tee in session for four weeks. ii A staff of competent teachers !'.»» s been employed to give instruction in II the school and all chilijren of the city are invited to enroll.