Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 128, Decatur, Adams County, 31 May 1926 — Page 1

01. XXIV. Number 128.

L Y CLONE KILLS 1,200 PERSONS IN INDIA

•ECATUR HIGH [school AWARDS I DIPLOMAS TO 38 ■ A. Hartman, SuperinKniient Os Sidney, Ohio, I Schools (Jives Address ■E( EPTION held' ■ by THE GRADUATES pupils, constituting ttn■[.jipsi class graduated frojn Decafn high school for several years, re- ■ ivw] diplomas at the annual comexercises of the school. K d m the auditorium of flu 1 high Kic'l building, last night. A large *. wd of relatives and friends of the Haduates attended the commence Hent. ■ jir H. A. Hartman, superintend nf the city schools at Sidney, ■l ie. and a former superintendent of t) Decatur schools, delivered the ■inniencement address. His address Hi. Three Strikes and Out," containH much valuable and interesting ad He for the graduates. Mrs. Moser Sings ■Mrs. Cecile A. Moser, of this city. ■ lighted the large audience with Hu groups of songs during the proBam Mrs. Moser sang: "What’s in He Air Today.” by Edin; “Starry Hii-hi." by Densmore; "The Valley it Laughter," by Sanderson; “Open Hm'i-i." by Woodman; "Nocturne," Densmore; and "The Piper of by Carew. She was accom Ruled by Mrs. Carrie Haubold. ■ The invocation was given by the R-y. Cecil R. Smith, pastor of the Baited Brethren church. and the ■ri.edii tion by the Rc-v.. O v E Miller. Hstor of the Baptist church. I Compares Graduate To Athlete ■ Mr. Hartman compared the high ■Tool graduate to a baseball player Bho has made a hit and reached first Rse. The pupil was designated as I I(ONTtNVE» ON PAGE FOIB) no GIVE CENTRAL CIRCUS TONIGHT Echool Pupils To Stage AniI ateur Show On School Grounds This Evening ■"he final performance of the Central ■tchool circus will be held in the big ■ent at the Central school grounds ■onight, at 8 o’clock, managers an■ouneed this morning. The circus jw’ill start promptly at 8 o'clock, in fcrder that those attending may have ■denty of time to shop and visit the ■arnival. A free street parade will |b»* held at 7:80 o'clock tonight ■through the main streets of the city I The circus was previously schedulled for last Saturday night, but rain ■caused a postponement until tonight land all preparations have been made jfor the big show, containing more ■than 20l) persons and 15 animals and la clown hand and many other feuItures. The show will be over about Ih o'clock. I Arrangements have been made to I take care of 25 or .30 people inside the ■School, so that they may witness the Ishow from the windows. Anyone who [wishes to see theshow, and who feels Ithey would be unable to sit outside [during the performance may secure a n 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 'he performance. A good enjoyable show |s promised, as the closing show. A matinee performance was given friday afternoon. o — know your state INDIANA consumers bought cigarettes nt the rate of 634 per capita in 1924; cigars at the rate of and snuff, another important tobacco product, at the rate of 3 68 pounds.

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Four Men Arrested For Scalping Race Tickets Indianapolis, Ind., May 29.—(Unit ed Press)- Four men were detained by po.ice today charged with scalping 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 BARKLEY DIES SUDDENLY I Dies While Operating Street Sprinkling Wagon On First Street James Barkley, of this <-ty, dropped dead al 12:36 o'clock this afternoon. on South First street. Mr. Barkley fell off the slreet sprinkling wagon which he was operating on First slreet. The county coronor has not yet issued a verdict, but it is thought that death was due Io 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 roni the wagon, which occurred near the corner of Rugg and First streets. A physician was summoned immediaf!y. but death was 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 ami his wife moved to this city from their fatm in Van Wert county. Ohio, leaving their son Orla Barkley to conduct lhe farm He has been employed for some time on the local sprink ling wagon. Mr. Barkley was a member of the Church of Rod in this city. He is survived by his wife, one son. Orla of Van Wert county, and a brother Henr.v Barkley, 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 Cod in this city. The Rev. E. A. Ball, of the Church of God will he in charge. ——o — ■ — Couple Killed By Train Near Dunkirk Dunkirk, May 29.-(United Press) — Mr. and Mrs. John Patehen.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 Will Os Iler 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 ill 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 in 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 lias been set aside, three heirs lay claim to the estate. They are Mrs. Kaiser and her two brothers, August and Fred Gallmeier. Under the will, the latter two inherited the estate. Mrs. Kaiser alleged .hat the pretended will of her father wat executed while her father was of unsound mind and that it was pro- . ured 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 mi)*- auto races Monday morning be gan pouring into Indianapolis today. Traction cars, motor busses, automobiles and steam railroad specials brought the hosts. A few cam.. by aeroplane. The crowd boomed business, crowd ed hotels, overflowed into homes, and generated excit* ment. The prospect of fair weather with lhe exception of possible thundershowers was held out by the weal Iter bureau in an early forecast for race day. The outstanding prerace event, lhe "night before the race dinner” of the Society of Automobile Engineers will he 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, prevent the f.ow of liquor and nip the operations of the lawless. Mevicans To Stage Race At .Inly Fourth Celebration An extra added attraction to the [ already lengthy list which has 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 Holkfctd Si. Louis Sugar Company, and probably a Mexican girls running rare. The horses will he 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. oOne Fireman Killed In Fire At East St. Louis East St. Louis. 111., May 29 —(United Press) —One fireman was injured and damage of more than $200,000 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 Plano Company and the Ben Driedel Hat Store, and for a time imperiled tile 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 Pressk— King George has proclaimed that the slate of emergency, instituted during the general strike, will continue during the continuance of the coal strike. The king's proclamation, as published in the 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 lhe -Continued cessation of slate of emergency within the moaning of the emergency powers act. 0 - Pilgrims Gather For Wordless Prayer Tuesday Tamarack. Minn., May 29.—A city of tents began to spring up today in lhe cleared circle in the heart of a poplar grove near here in which 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 his own townspeople, Ewing is little short, of a mephistoples. They cannot understand bis "wordless prayer” and so they condemn it.

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Woman Stands In Street Defying Workmen to Pave It; Placed Under Arrest Indianapolis, Ind., May 29 —(United Press)- Disorderly conduct char yes w>-re filed today against Mrs. (’ora Baker.who attempted to halt paving of the street in front of her house by taking up a position in the middle, of the street and defying workman to move her. DECATURMAN IS KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Thomas Bennett Fatally Injured (’ar Hits Auto TWO COMPANIONS SERIOUSLY HURT Thomas Bennett, 47, of this citv. v.as killed, George Tay'o:* and Cleo Van Dyne. both 18. of Macon, were so Sft-iously injured that they are noexpected to live, and Paul Briant, of Marlon, was slightly injured when the cut In which they .vere riding was struck and demolished by an M P. and E. traction car, U’ar Marlon, late yesterday' afterno Bennett l.ad been working in Marion the na * 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 litis city was notified of his death lite last *ight and went tc- Marlon this morning. Mr. and Mys. Bennett were maiHed November 2.3, 1925 and Mrs. B’-’-n.-tt 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 be opened at the new Decatur country cluh. 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 jsome 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 Club, 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 flor 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 weatber 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 S. F. Campbell, formerly of Blue Creek township, 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 I the telegram received by Mrs.] .Mumma. Mr. Campbell moved front this county to Hillsdale about two years ago. He is well-known in Blue Creek township and lias many relatives in the county. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, hut 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 T — Herbert Jones, Auto Race Driver, Dies Os Injuries Indianapolis. Ind.. May 29. —(Unit ed Press.) —An auto race driver and two young boys were dead in Indian apolis today following a Series of accidents. Herbert Jones, , 22-year-old pilot, succumbed to injuries received in the wrecking of Ills ear during practice runs at the Indianapolis motor speedway. John Feeney, 8, ran in front of an auto on his way home from an errand ami was fatally hurt. Death of the boy prostrated his mother, who had buried her father two day ago. The third victim. Bright Huston. It), was fatally hurt in a similar accident. Drivers of the two ears were declared by witnesses to be blame less. o Five Women Burn To Death In A Factory Rockford, 111.. May 29—(United Press) —Trapped on the second floor of the Sutton Automobile top factory when a cellullod explosion sent flames through the building, five women were burned to death anil eight others sustained serious injuries late yesterday. A static spark from a handsaw. Which ignited a stick of celuliod 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 the center of the Rockford business district. 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 t'ranter, Mary Wallack, alien inaretta, and Helen Marnala.

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. 0 Auto Race To Be Broadcast Monday Indianapolis, Ind., Muy 29.—(United Pros#.)—The five hundred mile auto races at the Indianapolis motor speedway will be broadcast Monday direct from the track by station WFBM, 268 meters. The announcer will take the air at 9 o'clock to give the preliminary preparatous for the start at 10 o'clock. Man Killed in Gun Battle New York, May 29—(United Press) —One man wa.s killed and three others wounded in a gun battle in front of a .saloon in Brooklyn early today, in which at least a dozen shots were fired Police believe the outbrake to lie the result of a bootleg war or vendetta.

| Band Concert To Be Given Thursday Night Tickets are being soM for the joint | band conceit to be given in the high school auditorium next Thursday night by the Junior Band and the General Electric company band. The proceeds from the concert will be used In buying uniforms for the Junior band. The tickets ar H gelling for twenty five cents each. TARIFF VIEWS TO BE MAIN FACTOR Democrats To Consider Taritl Policy In Naming Senatorial Nominee Indianapolis, Ind., May 29. — (United Press) Attitude of lhe democratic state convention on the tariff will be an important factor in its selection of a long term senatorial nomination, politicians f saMd today. The state convention which will decide the issue and name the ticket for the fall campaign will be attended by 1,318 delegates who will assemble next Thursday in Tomlinson hall here. William A. Cullop, who led the field of six candidates in the primary balloting, will seek the nomination by convention on a program supporting the old time democratic low tariff policies. Cullop contends the 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 busines,-. 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 his campaigning ability would be a big asset to the ticket in the fall campaign. L. Ert Slack. Indianapolis attorneyexpended little effort in tin- campaign but scored a heavy primary vote. George Rattgh. Marion attorney, campaigned only three days. Modification of the Volstead act is the chief plank in the platform of L. William Curry, Indianapolis attorney and the sixth candidate for the nomination. —o■ - - NO PAPER MONDAY There will be no issue of- the Daily Democrat next Monday May 31. as the employees of tills newspafler wilj observe thje Memorial Day holiday. D.C.H.S. SENIORS TO PRESENT PLAY To Stage “Aunt Sophronia At College,’’ Tuesday

Evening, June 8 The seniors of the Decatur Catho lie 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. C W Marr, pastor of St Rase 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 the exercises. The program will start at 8 o’clock. This is the fifth annual commencement of the Decatur Catholic high school. Decatur Men Buy Garage At Bluft’ton Bluffton, May 29— (U. P.)—Harry Daniel and Sherman Archer, of Decatur, today became the owners of the Siebold Garage and service statin* in this city. The purchase price was ■ not given. Tlie 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. (I'nitcd Press) the American Beil Crosti today offered assistance to the victims of the cyclone and tidal wave in Burma, Indi'.t where 1.21 M) lives were reported lost. Judge John Barton Payne. Bed Cross president, in a cable to the Indian Bed Cross al Simla, offered “warmest uympathy" and asked “if we can assist." Ixindon, May 29 (UP) —The Rangoon correspondent of tlie Exchange Telegraph cabled that official reports estimated 1.300 dead iu a cyclone in Burma. . A huge tidal wave accompanied the cyclone which -.wept the Arakan ooaxt on tlie 22nd ascended the Naaf river and inundated the entire adjacent country, the Dispatch said. Villages were swept away l.eyoiid Maungdaw. 50 miles from tlie sea. All cattle in tlie affected areas were killed, according to the dispat.Jt and nearly all telegraph lines between wt re seriously interrupted. Burma and India were cut. Cables There Is great suffering in tho region about Dithidauug and •Maungdaw where the survivors are wretched and homeless. QOvercome by Heat Kansas City. Mo.. May 28 (United Press) —one person was overcome by the beat hero yesterday when the mercury soared to new iieiglits Ol —The hottest day of the year than far »Thunder showers during th» night brought some relief fr .ui the heat. LETTERS AWARED AT 0. H. S. FRIDAY Scholarship. Basketball And Baseball Letters Given: Coaches Honored Scholarship and athletic letters were awarded at tlie final assembly of tlie Decatur high schoid pupils for the past school year, Friday merging. Tlie awards were made by the coaches of the different teams and by Principal Walter J. Krick Scholarship "D's" were awarded to the following pupils: Seniors — Josephine Anderson, Heretta Elzey, ireta Fisher. Edna Hangk, Gretchen Kocher and Doris Peters; Juniors Richard Castle. Svan Kok. Marcella Nelson and Harold Zwick; Sophomores Virginia Hite, James Houk, Catherine Kauffman. Margaret Mills, Helen Myers, Lawrence Potts, HeUu Schroll. Vivian Thomas, Jose.plune Arcblxdd, Harry Dailey and Robert Heller; Freshmen A Emily Cratner, Letters will be awarded to the fol lowing Freshmen H pupils at the c lose of the first semester next year: Jeanette Youse, Doris Nelson and Gaynell Graber. Harry Dailey, a sophomore, led all other pupils in tha school in scholarship during tlie year. (UUWIXVEIt ON (•AGF. TW,>» Bible School To Open Next Tuesday Morning The Daily Vaoation Biblo School, Protestant churches of this oky, which U being sponsored by seven will open at the Central school build- ' ing next Tuesday morning. A large ■ enrollment is anticipated. The school » will be in tses.-don for four weeks. A A staff of competent teacher h»- » been employed to give instruction in 1 the school and all children of tlie city arc* invMed to enroll.