Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 134, Decatur, Adams County, 7 June 1926 — Page 1

EA• H E R Generally ,0 ' nl g,.t and Tuesday. Moderate • temperatm*.

IOWA PRIMARY HOLDS INTEREST TODAY

Lime HOPE OF ENDING LEAGUE DISPUTE SOON Representatives Os Three Nations Absent As League Convenes Today BR4ZIL EXPECTED TO WITHDRAW FROM BODY ,fnii"l Vroxi* Stuff Correspondent i Rio De Janerio, June 7, —Brazil probably will withdraw from the League of Nations in a few weeks it was learned today, a few hours after the council met in Geneva with Mello-France, the Brazilian representative absent. Geneva. June 7.—(United Press.)— Hope of amicable adjustment of the dispute over permanent League of Nations council seats which kept Germany out of the league almost wa s abandoned today so fur us the present meeting of the council is concerned. Absence from the council meeting which convened today of Ousten Unden, of Swollen, the Marquis Quinones de l.eou of Spain and Mello France, the Brazilian delegate, seemed to make settlement impossible before the assembly convenes in September. Those three were the leaders in tile battle over council council seats last March. Unden opposing Spain and Brazil's demand for permanent representation. It had been expected the three might get together for privae discussion and agreement. —o— —— Free For All Fight Halts House Committee Hearing Washington. June 7— (United Press —A free for a’l fight, in which ink flew, today halted a house committee hearing on impeachment charges against district of Columbia commissioner Penning. Representative llankin, Democrat, .Mississippi and defense attorney Frank J. Hogan were the principals in the main bout Rankin complained that “A man who looked like Penning” assaulted him while he was held, and Hogan was nursing a large bump on his forehead. PYTHIAN HOME FUND NEAR GOAL Final Drive Being Made Among Lodgemen Here This Week A final drive is being made this week for njoney to complete the stale Pythian Home Fund. The goal is 5200,000 of that amount, more than SIBI,OOO has been actually paid to the Grand Master of Exchequer. The local lodge has paid nearly SI,BOOO, but there remains a few who have given nothing. W. A. Lower, chariman of the local committee, has called a meeting of the committee for this evening. The names will be checked over and those who have not contributed will be called upon tomorrow afternoon and the matter dosed up. The home has been located at Lafayette by a committee appointed by the Grand Chancellor. Mr Lower was Chairman of the committee. Architects have been asked to submit competitive plans by the 15 of this month. The building committee will meet on .the 16 of June and if the necessary fund has been made available, the committee will select plans, employ an Archetect and Superintendent, an, l the work will be commenced. It the fund is not available, the work "HI again be postponed. It is said that the last $5,000 is ready when the remainder is paid, so the goal is nearly reached It is hoped by the eommittee that all members here will respond to the committee when called upon or see Mr. Bower, the chairman, at once. The dramatic team of the local lodge will go to Auburn on the 15 of June and render the-Drama of “The Friendship of Damon and Pythias,

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Pirates ~ q wT) A 1 fr _ ; I Wi 1 Albert Rosenberg (top), a stowaway, and Frank Barra, fireman, were arrested on the liner .George Washington on charges of robbery, after SI37,(KM) had I been stolen front the mail between New York and the continent.

TO MAKE SURVEY OF ROADS HERE Purdue Engineer To Study Road Situation In Adams County June 2-3 Prof. W. A. Knapp, of the highway engineering department of Purdue University, will spend two days. July 2 and 3, tn Adams county, making a complete survey of the county toads and offering such suggestions as he deems best for the interest of the I people. Mr. Knapp is admitted to be ' one of the best road men in the mididle west and his co-operation should lie very valuable. He has written Charles E. Magley, Adams county highway superintendent. asking that he arrange a program * R nd Mr. Magley will take the proposition up at once with the chamber I uoN lINtl-D ON PAGE FOUR) COMMISSIONERS HOLD SESSION Claims For Damage Done I By Dogs Allowed; Road Matters Up Tuesday The county commissioners met in regular session this morning and took np monthly claims against the county. A dozen or more claims were tiled witli the commissioners for damages done to sheep and other live stock by dogs. Dogs have been killing a number of sheep this spring UIIII ti, e month of May was a heavy one for fatalities. The claims were being checked and alowed. The commissioners will inspect several bridges and roads this afternoou ani , on Tuesday, will receive bids for the construction of two roads, namely the Robert Schwartz road in Berne, ami the Charles Bohnke road in Root l °The commissioners also signed lhe bonds this morning on the ** abe f« er , uld p or ter road improvements he ■ contract for the improvement of the ,'two roads being awarded at the last , meeting.

SWIMMING POOL TO OPEN FRIDAY Band Concert And Other Attractions To Be Provided First Two Nights Ihe Decatur municipal swimming pool at Water Works Park will be formally opened to the public Friday night, June 11. it wg£ announced to day. The regular schedule, which will he announced in a day or two, will be in effect Monday, June 14. Friday and Saturday nights, the pool will be open to all persons. Children must be accompanied by parents, if they wish to use the pool on the two opening nights. The General Electric band of this city will give a free band concert at the park Friday and Saturday nights. Refreshments stands will be erected for the opening and several amusement stands also will be conducted by the General Electric. The concerts will be given both nights and will be free to the public. The refreshment stands will be conducted by the General Electric employes to raise money to send the Decatur General Electric band and fire department to the Firemen’s convention at Indianapolis, later this month. This is the first year that the local General Electric band and fire department will go to the fire men's meet as a separate unit, having previously joined with Fort Wayne. laical employes and members of the hand feel that the public will gladly support the local departtl’UyriM Eli ON PAGE FOUR) — 0 —— Catholic Schools To Hold Commencement Tuesday The public is invited to the commencement expertises of the Decatur Catholic schools, which will lx- held Tuesday evening. June 8. in the auditorium of tin- school building. Diplomas to tile high school graduates, the commercial and grade graduates will he awarded by the Rev. J. A. Seimetz, and the commencement address will lie delivered by the Rev. C. W. Marr, of Monroeville. The seniors will give a play. “Aunt Sophronia at College”, and a short musical program will be given. RURAL SCHOOLS TO OPEN SEPT. 8 I Diplomas To Be Awarded To 160 Eighth Grade Pupils Next Thursday Rural schools in Adams county will reopen next September 6. This was decided this morning at the regular monthly meeting of the county board of education, at the office of County Superintendent Clifton Striker The various township trustees also signed the diplomas for 160 Adams county pupils, who will be graduated from the eighth grade schools at the annual county eighth grade commencement to be held at Berne Thursday morning, June 10. After educational business was disposed of. the trustees met with the county commissioners to discuss the cleaniug of ditches in Adams county this summer. The work is under the control of the trustee of each township. The county commencement, which will be held Thursday of this week, will complete the school year. Schools already have been dismissed in the county and the presentation of diplomas Thursday will complete the term of school until next September. Most of the graduating pupils have signified their intentions of continuing their education in the several high schools of the county. o Indianapolis Judge Dies Indianapolis, Ind., June 7 (United Press)—Funeral arrangements were being made today for Edward Felt, 66, Judge of the Indianapolis Municipal court who died from injuries received in a fall from a ladder at his home. After services at the Irvington Methodist church the body will lie taken to Judge Felt’s old honte at Greenfield for burial.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, June 7, 1926.

Bishop Declares National Anthem Is Unchristian Evanston, 111., Jane 7—(United PTcf-s) —If rj-al Chrisjtans were to sing our national anthem, all except the last verse would have to be rewritten, Bishop Frederick B. Fisher of Calcutta, India, told a church audience here In the baccalaureate address of the Garrett Biblical Institute, Bishop Fisher also declared that Great Britain's national anthen, “God Save the King," should be rewritten because it “indicates a selfish spirit in asking that England be preserved above ull other countries.” HAIN AND WIND STRIKE COUNTY Heavy Rain Falls Over Most Os Adams County Sunday; Damage Is Small A series of rain and wind struck Adams county Sunday. Rain began falling shortly after noon, and continued at short intervals until 6 o'clock, when the sun again appeared through a broken sky, and the evening was clear. A strong wind accompanied most of the rain, and considerable thunder and lightning made the storm,s more hazardous. No serious damage was reported in the county. Several trees were blown down, and, immediately after the storm, large brunches, which had been torn from trees in this city, were strewn over the streets. A large amount of water fell and the sweeping wind at times took on the tppect of a small cyclone. The path of the storm was sufficiently wide to reach all parts of the county. East of this city, however, the storm was of smaller dimensions, and only a slight rain fell along the Indiana-Ohio state lino. Weather predictions are for warmer days, and farmers are of th.- beleif (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOl Hi o — Feast Os Corpus Christi Observed The feast of Corpus Christis was observed in St. Mary's Chatolie church Sunday. Following the 9:45 o’clock mass, a procession with the blessed sacrament was held and services incident to the observance of the feast day were held. Benediction of the blessed sacrament was held following the high mass. The Rev Father Leibert, who will continue to act as assistant to Fathre J. A. Seimetz, pastor, until July 1. celebrated the first mass and Father Seimetz said the high mass. o ENROLLMENT IN D.V.B.S. GROWS Total Enrollment Reaches 303 Today; Exceeds Last Year’s Attendance Tire enrollment in the Daily Vacation Bible school, being conducted at the Central school building under the auspices of seven Decatur churches, today reached 303 pupils, which is fourteen in excess of the enrollment at the close of the school last summer. Twenty new enrollments were received this morning. The First Methodist Episcopal church leads in the enrollment, with 75 children from its congregation enrolled. This is ..the same number of enrollments that that church bad in the school lust year when it closed. "The United Brethren church is second at present, with an enroll (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) — 0 — KNOW YOUR STATE INDIANA had 23.572 tractors on 22,829 farms as reported to the federal statistician In 1925. Radios were reported in 8,665 farm houses.

THIEVES FAIL IN TWO ATTEMPTS Unsuccessful Efforts Made To Rob Two Business Houses Here Last Night Thieves made two unsuccessful attempts on local business houses early this morning. Two men were seen leaving the office of the Decatur Lumber Company about 2 o'clock this morning, but examination of the safe showed that nothing had been taken. W. E. Teeters put two thieves to rout about 2:30 o’clock this morning after they had gained entrance to the building of the McConnell and Son wholesale candy and tobacco company, on North Second street. Mr. Teeters was returning from meeting a mail train and drove his mail truck down the alley between Confers lee Cream plant and the McConnell store One man was at the side door of the McConnell store, ami he disappeared in the dark when the lights of Mr. Teeters car flashed on him. The other thief was Inside and escaped before anyone could reach him In their haste, one thief left a cap he hail been wearing ami also the brace and bit which they had used to gain entrance to the store. Cigarettes, valued at $640, were piled up near the door when the store was examined, and it is thought the thieves were making ready to drive their car up the alley and load the loot. Night policeman Clark was called by Mr. Teeter lust night ami he made an Investigation. ■ The cap and brace and bit were ‘ turned over to the local police, but as J yet no farther clue has been obtained. It is not thought that the attempted ’ robberies were made by amatores. -■ - i — o —— Alleged Prowler Is Killed At Vincennes Vincennes, Ind., June 7 (United Press)—A coroner’s inquest was to be held today ito the death of Frank Jones, 55, of Lawrenceville, 111., who was shot, by Oscar White when White caught him prowling about his home. White was taken into custody awaiting the inquest. He said lie fired when Jones tried to break into the house. — o GETS 5-21 YEARS IN REFORMATORY Ervin Liechty, Blue Creek Township Man,Sentenced On Statutory Charge Ervin Lelchty, 25, of Blue Creek township, today was sentenced to serve from 5 to 21 years in the Indiana State Reformatory and fined SIOO und costs, on a charge of rape, after Judge Sutton, in circuit court, had overruled his motion for a new trial. A jury found Liechty guilty, several weeks ago, of having attacked a young girl of Blue Creek township. Following the passing of sentence today, Liechty. through his attorney. R. C Parrish, of Fort Wayne, prayed an appeal to the supreme court of Indiana. He also filed a petition to be admitted to bail pending bis appeal His bond was fixed at $5,000. The bond for his release from custody had not been secured late this afternoon. o Man Injured While Working On Golf Course Floyd Chllicote, of south east of this city, was painfully injured Saturday while lie was working with a tractor on the new golf course soth of this city. The tractor ran over a chain and it caught in the cogs of the tractor swinging around and finally wrapping around the young man’s foot. Before the machine could be stopped. Mr. Chilicote's foot had been bad ly wrenched and mashed He was hurried to the Adams County Memorial Hospital where medical aid was obtained, It is not known yet whether amputation will be necessary of not Several X-ray pictures reveal no broken bones.

Wife Sued • .- _ • •’‘l r. I •> W NNEWA 4 WE4 Mrs. Jackson Barnett (top) has been sued by the Government on behalf of her husband (below). world's wealthiest Indian. The suit, filed in Los Angeles, asks the accounting of $550,001) in Liberty Bonds turned over Io her.

TWO ARRESTED ON LIQUOR CHARGES James Sprague And Harold Schwartz Charged With Selling Booze James Sprague ami Harold Schwartz. of this city, were arrested by city police officials this afternoon on alfidavits filed in Mayor's court, charging violation of the prohibition laws Both men were arralnged this afternoon and enti.ed pleas oi not guilty. Their trials were set for H> o’clock Thursday monning, June 10. The arrests were made this afternoon cn evidence gathered during the last several days. The affidavits charge selling intoxicating liquor in violation to tin- state and federal drylaws. Cash bonds were fixed in both case.s at SSOO for appearance Thurs(COVI'IN! ED ON PAGE TIIHEE) BOARD OF REVIEW CONVENES TODAY Begins Thirty-day Session d u ring Which Assess in en t s Will Be Reviewed The county board of review con vetted this morning and organized by electing County Assessor William Zimmerman as president of the board and County Auditor Martin .laberg as secretary. The other members of the board are County Treasurer Ixrules Kleine and the two members appointed by the court, F. M. Schirmeyer, of Decatur, and David Sprunger, of Berne. The board will be in session for the next, thirty days ami. during that period, the members will review the asHesstnent sheets as turned in by ■ the assessors. With the exception of four town ■ ships, namely French, Jefferson, St Marys and and in the towr -of Geneva, gains were mude in al I townships and corporations. Count) ■ assessor Zimmerman stated that hi • believed the increases would tota I more than a hundred thousand dol - lars, several of the townships mak ing large gains.

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FARM RELIEF LEGISLATION IS BIG ISSUE I Coolidge Administration Meets Severe Test As Hawkeye Farmers Vote FIGHT FOR SEN ATORIAL NOMINATION FEATURES Washington. June 7. (I'niled Press) Political and legislative interests in Washington today centered upon the farm relief situation ond Hie eo-rcla-ted lowti primary. As voters went to the polls in the Hawkeye slide Io record the farmers' opinion on recent national developments, the revised senate farm bloc with advice ajid consent of Vice President Dawes started remodeling lhe pending Haugen bill in the the hope that it might be adopted before lhe end of lhe week. Senator McNary, republican. Oregan and his associale.c have- approved amendments which they hope to allay the opposition of President Coolidge- und tit - eastern republicans. While Senator Cummins, admini. (ration incumbent and Smith W. Brookhart, ousted insurgent, as the two leading candidates in the corn belt senatorial race, have both endorsed the- Haugen bill without the changes, defeat of Cummins would be interpreted in the- upper house us indicating that the farmers agait are icovt’i\t ED on PAGE roni:l-:» Florida Primary To Be Held Tomorrow Jacksonville, Fla., June- 7. (United Press.) The- showing of Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owens, daughter of the lateWilliam J. Bryan holds the interest of tile state in the democratic primary tomorrow. Mrs. Owens is a candidate- for lhe legislature from the fourth district and has made- the race on a "clean government” platform that included more representation of women in important national posts. 0 COW TESTING IS PROFITABLE Adams County Dairymen Find That Testing Increases Production Some interesting information concerning the work of the- Adams County Cow Test tig Association has just been divulged by figures computed by Roy L. Price, tester. The- following data explains tin- situation In May. 1925. the 251 cofs in the 26 herds of the Association registered an average production of 828 pounds milk, containing 27.4 pounds butterfat. A summary of the herd books tor May, 1926. shows that the- 235 cows in the Association averaged 930 pounds milk and 30.9 pounds fat. Titus, it is seen that the- average herd of approximately 9 cows produced about 918 pounds of milk and 31 5 pounds of butterfat more than in 1925. This represents a substantial increase- in the incomes of the farmers, especially Ultc-n it is remembered that the- cost of producing the milk and fat lowered tie the amount produced increased. "Members are feeding better rations titan they were a year ago at this time," stated Mr. Price, in discussing the situation "The absence of about forty boarders that were in the herds . of nionibers last year also played a part in bringing up the record last monthly report reveals that 8 “boti:iler.s” wet e disposed of during May alone. . The rank of members last month I was as follows: Jacob J. Schwartz. 8 cofs, 49. S pounds bnttert.ct: David J. Mazelin. 7 rows. 46 2 pmtmls; John I D. Mason, s cows. 39.2 i«>un<ls: Noah . Rich, 10 cows. 38.5 pounds; Orton Wheeler, 4 cows, 38.3 pounds; Osia -*-^»-^***^*** VKX '' ' (<OVUM ED ON l-K-t: THHF.E)

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