Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 225, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1926 — Page 1

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Gov. Jackson To Speak At Memorial Service In Geneva

TOWN TO HONOR MEMORY OF GENE STRATTON PORTER Tree-Planting Service To Be Held At Geneva Next Wednesday SCHOOL CHILDREN TO ATTEND PROGRAM. Governor Ed Jackson will be the principal speaker at a treeplanting to l>e held at Geneva, next Wednesday afternoon, honoring the memory of the late Gene Stratton-Porter, and observing the week which has been set apart for that purpose, that ) the people of.the United States may not lose their interest ifi the things which she wrote about so ably. The occasion will be a notable one in the history of the county include a two-hour program which will | be of interest to all who attend. W. D Cross, Jr., is chairman-of the committee in charge of the event and. with the support of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, the township trustees and the people over the county interested in commemorating the ememory of the ‘ most beloved authoress," will present a wonderful service A set of the ten books written by Mrs. Porter while she resided in this county, will be given to the school which has the largest attend ante in proport to tbei/ oundlment and another set to the school which gives the best rendition of "On the Banks of the Wabash." Mr. Cross urged the attendance ofpeople from this section in the fol’ lowing letter: Geneva. Indiana, Sept. 22a 1926 Decatur Daily pemocrat, Decatur, Indiana. "Dear Sir: Through the medium of the Decatur Daily Democrat will you kindly invite the citizens of Decatur j <Ua>»TtMtre.i> OW S’AGE TV*V» .juSakbu EXPLAINS VIEW -• j* ■ Anti ■ Saloon League Head Gives Attitude On Search And Seizure Indianaoplis, Ind., Sept. 23. —(Unit; ed Press) —Flaws in a search warrant should not be allowed tv fuinish a loophole for bootleggers and rum runners to escape prosecution. Dr. E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana anti-sa’.oon league, declared today. v Dr. Shumaker explained his attitude on search and seizure evidence in flfl swering the ci Iticisin made against his speech at the Evansville conference of the Methodist church by T. J Mod, Judge of the Marion county j superior court. Dr. Shumaker said the anti saloon league did not appr -ve of undSasonable search and seizure, but that a faulty search warrant was no grounds for throwing evidence out of court. English courts have never refused to admit evidence against an accused person, regardless of how that evidence is obtained, he declared. in courts of thirty four states of this country the same attitude is held, according to Dr. Shumaker. Evidence of liquor law violations is illegally obtained the violators of the dry" laws should be prosecuted, followed by separat- 1 action for obtaining the evidence illegally, he insisted In his Evansville speach Dr. Shumaker asserted technicalities were undermining prohibition enforcement and criticized Indiana Supreme court for Its rulings. Moll in an address to a group of church workers here defended the Supreme court and its handlings of liquor cases.

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Dempsey’s Wife On Her Wav To .loin Him After His Big Fight Chicago. Sept. 23..—(United Press; | wstelle Taylor, movie actress and wife of Jack Detnpssy, was speeding eastward to Philadelphia today to Join her pugilistic husband after-not before —his fight with Gene Tunney for the w :rld's heavyweight title. Estelle is proud of Jack’s ring achievements but does rot enjoy seeing him fight She has planned her trip, therefore, so that she will not reach Philadelphia until tomorrow morning —in time to join the celebration of victory or to comfort her husband if he ft: a fallen champion. Estelle will reach Chicago late this afternoon and change trains for Philadelphia. She is coming from Los Angeles. MANY DONATE TO RELIEF FUND Contribution Boxes Placed In Several Places hi Decatur And Adams County Although the contribution boxes have not been opened yet, it is thought that many donations have been made to the Red Cross relief fund which is being raised here for relief work in the huricaue devaste 1 area oTSoutherii Florida. The boxes are located in the post office. Old Adams County Bank, First National Bank, Peoples Loan & Trust Company bank, Eats restaurant, . I‘eoplfts reHta»rant ’be Dail} Democrat office. Contributions are being received at all other banks in Adams county, also. The Red Cross appeal for relief funds is meeting with a hearty response in all parts of the nation. Ad ams county is expected to donate its share toward the fund. BULLETINS Philadelphia. Pa., Sept. 23. — When darkness forced the umpires to call the game between ■the Phillies and Cincinnati Reds here today at the end of the fit- ■ teenth inning, the score was Ne. ; the f rteam head Seen*'4MF in s<<n. ’’w;' the ninth frame. New York, Sept. 23. — The baseball game between the St. Louis and New York teams in the National League scheduled for today was postponed until Friday. Heated Discussions Held At G. A. R. Encampment Des Moines, la., Sept. 23 — (United Fie:s)—Becticn of a commander and the* proposal of a det;’.mined group to disband the Grand Army of the Republic following the 1927 encampment threatened to throw he 60th annual encampment cf the G. A. R. into a turmoil in the final business session here today. ■ o • MOOSE TO HOLD A STAC PICNIC Local Lodge To Have Pig Roast In Werling Grove Near Preble, Sunday Invitations have been issued by th* local lodge of the Loyal Order of Mocse for a stag picnic, to be held Sunday, September 26, at the Werling Grove north of .Preble. All membra in good standing are cordia’ly invited to attend the picnic. There will be plenty of amusements anß entertainment for all attending, and a pig roast will be lield. The picnic wil last all day and will be a stag affair. Cars will be provided for those who do no/ have transportation and away of getting to the grounds will be pro- ’ vided for all members who call at the Moose home in this city.

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NOT GUILTY IS PLEA OF MAZER AND BENRUDNER Two Suspects Deny Murder Os Don Mellett When Arraigned At Canton CASES SET FOR TRIAL THIS FALL Canton, 0., Sept. 23. — Pleas! of not guilty were entered today | when B4n Rudner, Massilon, and I Lewis Mazer. Canton, were ar-| raigned before Judge E. W. Diehl, on charges of murdering Don R. Mellett, Canton publisher. The trial date for Mazer, on the murder charges, was set for l November 8, and for Rudner,. December'6. A change of venue was asked t by E, L. Mills, attorney representing Mazer, on the ground that a fair trial was impossible in Stark county. Little Money Available On Tunney In Big Fight New York. Sept. 23.--(United Press)' —With little monef on the challenger in sight, the most popular betting pro-1 position on the heavyweight chain ' pionship fight in Wu# Street today was a three to two bet that Gene Tunney wil. not answer the bell for the sixth round. Odds of three to one that Dempsey will win were offered fieely. o „ READY TO OPEN I CAMPAIGN HERE Democrats Complete Plans For Big Meeting Here Saturday Night, Oct. 2 Committees have been appointed **•*-’’*- : ♦-l-.v made ><>■ tt.«- formal opening Democratic campaign in Adams) county Saturday, October 2, at which 1 time Evans Woollen, short term senatorial candidate, and Arthur Ham ! rick, candidate for secretary of state, will be in this city. A band concert will be held from 7:15 to 8 o’clock in front of the court hourse, and the meeting will start at 8 o’clock. Mr. Woollen and Mr. Hamrick will discuss state and national problems, and the county candidates will be introduced. Reception Committee Named. The reception committee for the speakers is composed of Ralph Tyndall, Phil Macklin, Dave Schwartz, J. L. Ehler, Dr. J. W. Vizard, James Kelly and T. J. Durkin. Mr. Woollen and Mr. Hamrick will arrive in Decat u; Saturday afternoon, and, prior to the meeting, will be at Democratic headquarters where they will meet the voters. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested persons to call at Democratic headquarters any evening, and especially on October 2. and invest! gate anv if the county or candidates. A meeting of the county Advisory Committee has been called for Monday night at headquarters, at which time the opening of the campaign will be discussed. All persons feeling in doubt about their registration are asked to either telephone or call at Democratic headquarters and their name will be checked up with the registration list. — o No Change In Condition Os E. F. Gass Today The condition of E. F. Gass reported as being about the same today. He has rested fairly well, biit his condition is still serious, local physicians state, and the outcome may not be known for a few days.

Shakeup In Indianapolis Police Force Probable ’ Indianapolis, Ind . Sept* 23. ed Piess) —A shakeup in the Indian apalke police force loomed today following the federal court tri* of John I Cox, confessed bootlegger. Answering charges that various members of the local police force were In the habit of visiting Cox’s establishment before his arrist police chief Claude F. ffohnson ordered a thorough Investigation, promising that any offi■cer found guilty of the charges would be removed from the force. Five policemen were named by Cox I as having obtained liquor from him. TOTAL TAX RATE IN DECATUR. $3.32 Reduction In State Rate Makes Total Levy Here Once Cent Lower The total tax rate in the city of Oecatur for next year will be >3.32 on each SIOO, one cent lower than the present rate. With the state rate cut from 28 cents to 23 cents on the hundred dollars. the 13.32 rate will be collected, year on all taxable property unless, one or more of the proposed rates ate I i changed by the state tax board. So far, no objections have been filed I against the different levies. The tax rates for next year, fixed by the city, school board, county, library board, township and state are as follows: Taxing Unit \ Rate per SIOO Civil City $ 73 School Board 140 Township 05 Library 05 County (ail funds) 54 j Township Roads 32 I State . 23 Total rate in Decatur $3,321 The state rate was certified to the ■ county auditor today and. after September 28, County Auditor Martin Jaberg will compile the rates for the 12 townships and lihe incorporated towns and cities in the county. o D. H. S. JUNIORS Roy Anadell Elected President Os Class; Miss Whelan Is Guardian , Roy Anadell was elected president or the Junior class of the Decatur high school, at a meeting of that class, this morning. John DeVoss was chosen as vice-president; Lillian Worthman was elected secretaiy and Geraldine was chosen treasurer. Miss Verneal Wheian, instructor of public speaking at the local high s.hocl. was chosen guardian at the meeting and will act as advisor for the Junior class. The meeting was held this morningX and members of the Class are already planning several activities for the year. It is probable that the Juniors will follow the prece lent at the high school and present a class play later in the school year Fight Returns Complete blow-by-blow returns ; from the Dempsey-Tunney champ- 1 ionship heavyweight fight at Phila- • delphia tonight will be received by the Daily Democrat over a special leased wire furnished by the Unit- | ed Press. The fight is scheduled 1 to start sometime between 7:30 and 8 o’clock, Decatur t|me. The returns will be announced in the Dally Democrat office as quickly as they are received. In case it rains in Philadelphia this evening, the fight will be postponed until Friday night. Fans are invited to visit the Daily Democrat office or telephone 1,000 for the fight re suits.

OFFICIAL CHECK REDUCES TOLL IN FLORIDA STORM Total Number Os Fatalities Not Expected To .Exceed 250 REHABILITATION WORK IS BEING PUSHED By Alfred P. Reck, U. P. Staff Correspondent Miami, Fla., Sept. 23.—As of-1 ficial check of the dead progressed in south Florida’s storm area today it was believed not more than 250 fatalities occurred, Col. T. B. Collins, personal representative of Gov. Martin, said. Official count in all areas except Moorhaven and its environs showed 148 killed. With property damage believed to approximate $200,000,000, strenuous efforts were exerted toward rehabilitation. Program is Extensive The program is of such geart scope that 300 office workers will be require# in the administration-office to! be established in the Central city in I the ravage region, it was said by Hen j I ry Baker, National director of disaster! I relief of the American Red Cross. Baker was to select the city today l on an airplane tour oi the district. Expenses of administration work will I be mW by the Red Cross. Not a cent i -of Uw milliuiM of re.ief money, being, [ collected over the nation. wfll go for) pay for the workers. Baker said. Tfie biggest problem is the recon <<<>*.nxii:!> page .TWO) —o HELM FAMILY SAFE IN FLORIDA —— Telegram Received Today From Former Decatur People In Storm Area I ’. any and friends of the Helm family, former Decatur res- '<■ . He m’s father, L. C. Helm, that tuey were safe at Miami Beach, Fiori da. This was the first word received since the devastating storm of last, Saturday in Florda. The wire was sent by J. J. Heim, and saidN’We are a.i**eafe. Don’t worry.” The wire came by Postal Tele I graph to Indianapolii and was imine-1 diatly forwarded to this city. Since the storm, it had been feared that some Os the Helm family had been injured, because their residence was directly in the path ot the storm, and no been received from them. They 'moved to Miami Beach from Fort Wayne about a year ago. Both Mr. and Mrs. Helm are Decatur people, ( ami their many relatives and friends "in this community ar? glad to hear of their good fortune in escaping injury or death. Highest Official Os K. Os P. Lodge Coming to Montpelier The Supreme Grand Chancellor of I I the'Knights of Pythias lodge will at-1 i tend a county meeting of Knights cf I Pythias at Montpelier Friday night of I this week, according to word received by the local lodge tbrtay. Members of the Decatur lodge are invited to attend the meeting and hear the Supreme I Grand Chancellor speak. Home Protective Ass’n. Os Ossian Incorporated Indianapolis, Ind Sept. 23.—(United Press) —The Home Protective association of Ossian, W'ells county, filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state today. Otto O. Wilson, Floyd Hutchinson and Arthur L. Bowman were namel as trustees.

Two Aeroplanes Carry Supplies To Florida From Indianapolis Today Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 23.—(United Press) —Two aeroplane i took of' early teday from the t ying field at Fort Benjamin Han ison fur Miami, Fla., carrying medical and surgical supplies. The supplies were furnished by the Indianapolis chapter of the Red Cross in response to a message from Red Cross workers at Miami that the need for medicines, dressings and splint** was urgent. A check for $5,000 was dispatched to Red Cro~s beadquarters at WashingI ten by the local Red Cross for the hurl ricane relief fund. Contributions con- ! tinned to pore in at a ftipid rate. BANKING CLASS STBBENTSMEET Decatur Branch Os American Institute Os Banking Organizes For Year The members of the 1925 class of the Decatur Branch of the American ! Institute of Banking enjoyed a banquet seived at the Elk’s home last i evening. The purpose of the meeting I was to reorganize and elect officers i for the ensuing year An informal I and general discussion was held fol--1 lowing the dinner. The officers include R. E. Glenden ning. ot the First National Bank, presi •dent; Albert Scheumann, of the Old | Adams County bdnk, vice president; and Miss Fan Hije, of the Peoples j Loan and Trust Company, treasurer. Commercial Law was taught last i year by Attorney E. B. Adami, of this ! city. Mr. Adams has been secured to i teach the couise for this year, which | will be Negotiable Instruments. En , rollments will be received at any I time and membership ... not restrictjed to bank people. Business men and women are invited to attend these i classes. Those who attended the j banquet las( evening were W. A. Lower, R. E. Glendenning. Albert Scheumann. Theodore • Graliker, Arn i old Gerberding. Harr< Knapp. Ralph ! Tyndall, Miss Fan Hite, Leon Kohne, and C. R. Smith. Miss Mildred Liddy, I able to attend ti meeting Nagging Husband Shot Chicago, Sept. 23.—(United i—Because'her husband had nagged her for 25 years, Mrs. Margaret DelI veux, 50, wife of Peter DeLjeux, 51, of Gary, shot and killed him here today. He had repeatedly threatened to kill her, she said, and this morning when reiterated his threat she shot him with a revolver she purchas ed in Gary yesterday for self protec tion, she told police. A son, Louis. 20, who witnessed the shooting corroborated her statement. She is being held to the grand jury. 0 — SPEAKER DHOSEN FOR DAIRY DAY I Miss Elsie Stark Selected To Be One Os Principal Speakers At Event Miss Elsie Stark of the National Dairy Council, Chicago, and speaker of note on the dairy industry, will be one of the principle speakers at the Dairy Day program to be held in this city on Octobei 19. A telegram was received this morning fzom the Nation'll Dairy Council informing the committee that Mis* Stark would be here. Miss Stark is actively connected with the dairy council and, last nionth, was one of the speakers at a dairy day program held kt Muncie. Her subject is “Food and their relation to health”. She has a (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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GENE WEIGHT IN AT 185 POUNDS; JACK IS HEAVIER Challenger Is Confident He Wil! Win Wo r 1 d’s Heavyweight Title FAVORABLE WEATHER TONIGHT EXPECTED HOW THEY COMPARE Philadelphia. Pa , , Sept. 23.— (United Press. I — Comparative measurements of Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney are: Dempsey Tunney Age 31 28 Weight 196 185 Height 6-ft. 1 in. 6-ft. LH-in. Reaclf 77-in. 7j8%-in. Wrist 9-in. 8-in. Forearm 13-in. 13%-in. Biceps 14Ve-in. 14-in. Chest (nor.) 44%-in. 44-in. W’aist 33-in. 34-in. Neck Thigh 22 in. 23 in. Calf Ankle 9-in. 9-in. Philadelphia, Sept. 23. — Appearing to be a perfect trained athlete and confident, Gene Tunney weighed in this afternoon in the office of the Pennsylvania boxing commission and another one of the ceremonies preceding his fight with Dempsey tonight for the world’s heavyweight title was performed. Tunney weighed in at 185 pounds. Dempsey will enter the ring weighing ove* 190 pounds is was revealed this afternoon. No formal announcement was made of the champion’s exact weight, but reports on it from those present when he stepped on the scales ranged from 190 to 198. x The sun came out here just before 2 p. m , drying up the damp streets and offering a promise of more favorable weather for tonight. The sun was weak and there were still clouds in the sky, but Tex RickICONTINIKI) OV PAGE THREE) MANY VOTERS NOT MmiIERF.. Records Show That More -Than 700 Voters In County Are Not Registered A statement was isjuNl today from Democratic county headquarters urging all voters cf the county to register at once fur the election Nov. 2. County Chait man Dick Heller urges that all persons either qall Democratic headquarters at nigl't, or inquire at the Auditor’s office during the day and make sure that they ate registered. \ , At present, there are more than 700 non-registered voters in the county. The deadline has been Set for October 4, and all persons not registered now. who wish to vote in the NovemW* election, must register at the Aiulltors office by that time AT democrats in the county and in 'each township have been supp ied with liegistraHon blanks, and voters may register by calling any of the candidates. or they may register any night at Democratic headquarters. There is no fee charged for registering voters, and it is the duty of every citizen to regis’er. Plans for the Democratic campaign in Adams ccunty are under way. The campaign will formally open in this county Saturday night. October 2. Evan Woollen, democratic senatorial candidate, and Arthur Hamrick, democrat candidate for secretary of state, will deliver addresses. Mr. Woollen will expain the national is lies and his • platform, and Mr. Hamrick wil dlscu s the state que :tionn. There will be a free bind concert preceding the meeting at the court house and all Adams county is invited to participate in tin campaign opening. .

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