Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 258, Decatur, Adams County, 1 November 1926 — Page 1

WEATHER G«n«r»Hy <»"•*«• night .nd Tuesday, probshly r, ' n ‘®l night in northeast portion. Colder tonight. temperature nearing freeaing. Colder Tuesday.

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tEONE ELLIOTT IS RECALLED IN POLITICS PROBE Former Cyclops Os Marion County Klan Called As Witness Third Time FRESH EVIDENCE IS UNCOVERED BY REMY Indianapolis, Nov. 1. — (United Press)— George Elliott, former Cyclops of the Marron county Ku Klux Klan, today was ordered to appear for a third time as a witness lit the grand jury investigation on Charges that the klan exerted a sinister influence in state politics. Prosecutor Wm. H. Remy, directing the investigation, announced at the nonrecess that Elliott. would be recalled this afternoon. Elliott and Harvey Bebford, Indianapolis policeman, were grilled at le: on two occasions, last week, preitmably on their reputed efforts to sell certain documents of D. C. Stephenson, former klan dragon. Herbert Males, mayor of Evansville, Joe Huffington. Evansville klan leader, and Chas. Clark, a member of the house of representatives at the last session of the state legislature, were questioned by the grand jury this morning. The grand Jury session today was said to have been the result of fresh evidence uncovered by Prosecutor Remy over the week-end. When adjournment was taken last Friday noon it was planned for the grand jury Hot to meet again until Wednesday or Thursday. \ Information of an important nature was understood to have come into ision of the prosecutor Saturday | and session of the grand jury was ordeie for today. It was believed the order for Elliott to go before the grand jury -again waa a result of this new evidence. The beginning of the fourth week | of the grand jury political investigation found authorities still making diligent seafch for G. Julian, of Evansville, former associate of Stephenson. Julian, who disappeared just before the opening of the investigation is believed to know the whereabouts of letters and checks .Stephenson"is sam to have hidden before he was taken to the state prison. CAMPAIGN ENDED HERE SATURDAY Democrats Close Campaign With Smoker In Headquarters The Democrats closed the campaign in Adams county Saturday evening with a smoker at Democratic headquarters in this city, which was attended by more than 400 people. A short speaking program was held Saturday evening and . was well attended. Thurman Gottschalk, Democratic candidate for joint state senator, gave a talk and explained the various amendments to be voted on tomorrow. He also urged that everyone vote the straight Democratic ticket, county, township and state. John W. Tyndall, of Decatur, and David Coffee, of this city, also gave short talks. Following the speaking Program, the crowd was given an opportunity to meet all the candidates and talk over the issues of the campaign. Optimism ruled and reports from all parts of the county were to the eflect that the Democrats would roll »P a large majority in Adhms county. E. V. Brotherhood Meets Tonight The men of the Evangelical Brotherhood will meet this evening at the church for their I regular meeting. A good program Has been prepared and all-jnen of the church whether members or not ate invited to come. The Sunday School has—had its Rally day, | et ' a tonight’s meeting a rally of the Brotherhood.

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Van Wert County Man Finishes His Threshing Last Friday Afternoon Van Wert. Ohio, Nov. I—Ed Hook, who lives In Pleasant township along . the Rockford road had reason to be happy i Friday afternoon. Threshing was finished at his place then. After the threshing machine had been there for three weeks. Hook got 2.400 bushels of oats and they sold for thirtyfour cents the bushel. He was the last man in his ring to finish threshing. — o FORTY HOURS TO CLOSE TONIGHT Catholics To Close Special Devotion Services This Evening The solemn close of the Forty Hours devotion will take place at St. Mary's Catholic church at 7:30 o’clock this evening. There will be prayer devotions, procession with the Blessed Sacrament and the concluding sermon by Rev. Father A. J. Brunswiqk, who has been conducting the special services since Saliur- 1 day morning. Father Brunswick has been delivering a series of instructive and in spiring sermons at the morning masses and at the evening services. The Sunday services were attended by capacity congregations and practically every member of the parish received holy communion at the early morning masses. At the servlets Sunday afternoon and evening, the newly instituted feast of Christ, the King, was celebrated, tjje pastor. Rev. J, A. Seimetz. conducting the special service of the consecration to the Sacred Heart. Father Seimetz also spoke a few words of explanation on the new* feast the purpose being to pay homage to the King of King;’ and to renew allegiance to Christ the King. Today, the feast of All Saints, one of the six principle holy days observed by the Catholic church. vAas celebrated in connection with the Forty Hours. Masses were held the same as on Sundays, they—being at 5. 7:30 and 9:45 o'clock. During the first two masses, the congregation again received holy communion. Special Indulgence; wer«“ obtainable today by visiting die caurch nd prayiflfc for the intention of the Holy Father the Pope. This indulgence may be obtained up until midnight, Tuesday. The prayer hour was held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon. The ‘devotions have been well at(CO.NTINI ELI ON PAGE THREE) o 1LUELLA SHIRK DIES AT MONROE Widow Os Robert L. Shirk Dies Sunday Mroning Aften 9 Months’ Illness Mrs. Luella Shirk, widow of Robert L. Shirk, died at 11:45 o'clock Sunday morning at the family resilience in Monroe. Mrs. Shirk had been ill for nine months, the last three months of which she was bedfast. Mrs. Shirk was the mother of seven children. They are: Milo F., Robert E>. and Lynn V.. of West Palm Beach, Florida; Benjamin F., of Fort Wayne; C. A. Shirk, of Monroeville; John W„ at home, and Kenneth, who died in infancy. One brother, John W. Newton, resides near Tipton. Funeral services will be held in the M. E. church at Monroe at 10 o’clocjk Tuesday morning, with the Rev. Mr. Foster officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. / o —_ Supreme Court Recesses Washington. D. C. Nov. I.—(United Press)—The U. S. Supreme couTt today recessed until Nov 22. . Fall Down Stairs l« Fatal... Claypool, Ind., Nov. I.—(United Press)— Falling down a stairway at the home of a sister, Mrs. Eliza Johnson Study. 60. was instantly killed today . Her neck was broken by the fall.

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Republican Leaders Urge Voters To “Clean House” Former Governor Durbin, William Dudley Foulke, Lucius B. Swift And Prof. James A. Woodubrn Appeal To Citizens Os In diana To Elect Albert Stump And Evans Woollen To Seats In U. S. Senate; Present Situation Is Branded As Deplorable.

Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. I—(United1 —(United Press)—Four prominent Republican leaders in the state, including a former governor, Joined today in statements urging the voters of the state to "clean house" at the election on Tuesday and to send Albert Stump and Evans Woollen, the Democratic nominees, to the United States Senale. The four leaders are Former Governor Winfield T. Durbin, of Anderson, for three decades one of the chief leaders of the Republican party in Indiana; William Dudley Foulke, of Richmond, civil service commissioner under the late President Theodore Roosevelt and a national leader in movements for good government; Lucius B. Swift, of Indianapolis, for ( forty years a leader in the movement for the merit system in the civil service; and Professor James A. Woodburn. of Bloomington, nationally, known educator and authority on government and a member of the faculty of Indiana University, Former overnor Durbin said: “The deplorable situation in the state at this time requires that the decent people should overwhelmingly vote to "clean house.” Let the chips fall where they may. By all means let’s clean up the state.” Mr. Foulke said: “I am pleased to unequivocally endorse Evans Woollen and Albert Stump for election to the United Stales Senate." •, I Mr. Swift wrote: “Desiring a return to representative government, I heartily endorse Evans Woollen and Albert Stump for better men for the United States Senate than Evans Woollen and Albert Stump. I have already spoken CABINET SHAKEUP BEING PREDICTED State And Treasury Chairs Expected- To- B >me Vacant This Winter Washington, Nov. 1. — (United ( Press)—A cabinet shakeup this winter is expected by persons close to President Unless present signs fail the tjfo major cabinet chairs, state and treasury, will become vacant. Secretary Mellon, financial monitor of the administration, is.tired and is known to want to resign. Secre-| tary of State Kellogg has powerful enemies and only a waning strength within the republican party. The President has wanted Mellon to remain but White House advisers believe Mellon has made his contri- j button tq the administration and in the future may become more liability than asset. Mellon himself is* known to be anxious to retire frpm public life to the comparative seclusion of his corporations and banks. He feels he has accomplished his major objectives—tax reduction, rapid retirement of the public debt, and foreign debt funding. In the big job i|ow confronting the treasury department, prohibition enforcemen*, he is said to be less interested. Mellon is 72. Kellogg’s case is different. Though over 70 years old, he is anxious to continue. But there is a rising demand in inner administration circles for what is termed a more vigorous iwwimran on page two) 0 —- _ G. M. G. Os Reformed Church Gives Program The program rendered by the G. M. G. of the Zion Reformed church last' night was attended by a large and appreciative audience. Every number was well presented and received, A large delegation of the Berne G. M. G. was present. The offerihg amounted to 124.00.

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publicly for Mr. Woollen. He would be an ornament to the Senate and a credit to the state. His running mate, Albert Stump, is equally .deelection to the United States Senate in the belief that they will both upon all questions vote as representatives of all of the people of Indiana.” Professor Woodburn telegraphed: "Seldom if ever Have the voters of our state had a chance to vote for (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) TWO ESCAPE FROM JAIL AT BLUFFTON Milo Taylor And John Potter Break Jail At 10:15 A. M. And Escape Milo Taylor, 19, of near Markle, and John Potter, 17, of Bluffton, escaped from the Wells county jail at 10 o’clock this morning, according to reports received in this city. The two men pried open the food shute from the kitchen into the cell, witli an iron leg taken from a jail cot. and escaped. Sheriff Milo McClain was absent from the jail when the escape occurred. The two men were seen about 10:15 o’clock running toward th- Lake Erie railroad, and it is tlMiughl they boarded a freight train and escaped from the city. Taylor was being held as a robbery suspect and Potter was serving time for forging a check. o LARGE SUM PAID IN FALL TAXES Eleventh Hour Rush On Today At County Treasurer’s Office More than 1339,000 of the fall taxes had been paid in up until Saturday night, Miss Anna Smith, deputy c unity treasurer stated this morning. The to tai of tile November taxes will reach about $450,000. Last Friday was one of the heaviest days in the office of the county treasurer. the receipts totaling $55,364.11. Today, the last day to pay taxes without the 10 per cent penalty being-add ed for dttlinquancy was expected to be a record breaker in point of receipts at the check’s from the rail road companies and several of the larger tax payers were received in the mails this morning. The county treasurer’s office wi'l close at the usual time this evening and those taxes not paid will go delinquent. County'Treasure! Louis Ki inc stated that the number of delinquents would net be any larger than formerly and probably not as large. o COMMISSIONERS HOLD SESSION Inspect Bridges And Roads; No Session Planned For Election Day The county commissioners met in regular session this morning and devoted the forenoon to the checking, up and allowing of bills. This afternoon, bridges and roads were inspected. The board will not be in session on Tuesday, election day, but will meet again Wednesday. A hearing on the petition for the Adams County Meforial Hospital concrete road will be heat'd at the Wednesday session of the board. No other road matters will come up at this session, it was stated today.

DEMOCRATS ARE OPTIMISTICON EVE OF ELECTION Large Majorities Predicted For Every Candidate On County Ticket DAILY DEMOCRAT TO RECEIVE RETURNS With -the general election only a matter of a few hours, candidates made their last appeal to voter/ today. Optimism prevailed in the Democratic ranks in the county and in every township. Several bitter township contests have been waging, hut it is conceded that the Democra.ts appear to hare Ute upper hand In every township contest. Predictions were made by political observers that the entire Democratic county ticket would be elected by large majorities tomorrow. Election returns will be received at the Daily Democrat office, and all people are invited to come to this office and receive the returns. Two telephones have been installed and those who do not get down town are Invited to call 1600 or 1001 for information on county, township and state reports. County Chairman Dick Heller reported today that indications for a Democratic victory for every county candidate were favorable, and he predeited that every Democratic candidate would be elected by a majority of from 1.000 to 2,100. The fight, which has been centered around one or two county candidates, came to a climax«last week and all Democratic candidates have gained considerably - in strength. Most of the campaign stories have been branded as false by Democratic leaders, and Republican strength has be(I'ONTINIW. MN PAGE TWO) HOUDINI'S BODY ENROUTE HOME America’s Greatest Magician Loses Battle With Death At Detroit ■ -v- to» ... .... Detroit, Nov. 1. — (United Press)) — In a bronze, air-tight coffin recently constructed for one of his my: aid tricks, the body of Harry Houdini, America's greatest magician will leave here tcniglit for New York The “Handcuff King," whose feats ol legerdemain were known on both sides of the Atlantic, died here Sunday afternoon, a little more than a week after he became ill with appendicitis from which developed peritonitis. Until near the end. Houdini confidently believed he would “get out of this the way I get out of everything else." it was that confidence which led him t o go through two' star performances after Ills illness took the turn which later proved fatal. But whete he had insisted for nearly a week that lie was "licking them.” thsUMagician admitted to Ills brother Sunday morning, "I guess I am all through fighting." A few hours later, at 1:26 P. M after utering an incoherent reference to Col. Bob Ingersoll, the famous Agnostic, Houdini’s “last act” was closed by death. He was 52 years old and was bom at Appleton, Wis., as Eric Weiss, son of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Mayer S. Weiss. An uncontrollable fondness for apple pies—and Harry Houdini became a magician. The wife of the Rev: Dr. Mayer S. Weiss was one of the best epoks in Appleton, Wis. Her Eric recognized the fact. On baking days Mrs. Weiss would lock her deltoacles in :♦ cupboard to forestall the boy. To get at the pies Eric was forced to pick the cupboard lock. His career had begun. Eric Weiss, who later became k.-own throughout the world as Harry Houdini the "Handcuff King”, was bolt) in Appleton 52 years ago. When lie was (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

Cool But Fair Weather Predicted For Election Day Washington, I). C. Nov. 1. —(United J’r.'ss) —Win. G. Benham ami Dwight Harrison, executives of the defunct R. L. Boilings Co., of Ohio, convicted and sentenced to prison for using the mails to detratid were denied today a review by the U. S. Supreme court. Henham, President of the company, sentenc’d to seven years in Atlanta, and Harrison, vice-president, sentenced to six years, argued that the indictment against them was illegal. o BERNE MAN HURT IN AUTO WRECK Luster Schug In Critical Condition In Hartford City Hospital Today Luster Schug, 29, cashier of the Peoples State Bank, of Berne, and a prominent resident of that place, lies in a critical condition in the Black-1 ford county hospital, at Hartford' City, as the result of injuries sustain- 1 ed in an automobile accident, which occured four miles northeast of Hartford City, about 6 o’clock Sunday eve-1 uing. Physicians stated today that . Mr. Schug had a chance to recover, although his condition is highly crit-1 teal. Mr. Schug sustained a fracture of the skull in the accident. His chest was crushed, also. Accompaning Mr. Schug were Forest Brickley and Edward Liechty, both of Berne. Mr. Schug was driving the I car when the accident occured. It is said that he attempted to pass another car on the road near a cross- 1 roads, but as he approached the cross- , ing he applied the brakes on his machine too quickly, causing his car to skid and run into the ditch at the side of the road. The car turned over twice, it is said. A passing tourist came to their | rescue. Schug was pinned down in the mud and water to such an extent ( that he almost drowned before he was lifted from the wreck. The car, a Nash roadster, was practically de- i molished. Liechty and Brickley escaped with only minor injuries. Colored Gunman Killed ( iai y. Tnd., NOV. 1. ti UiVetj Police today investigated circumstances surrounding the shooting of Wm. Carson. 42. colored gunman by officer Harry Kirmse Carson was killed after he had opened fire on the police patrol, wounding the driver. o , ABSENT VOTERS NUMBER 422 HERE Almost 300 Ballots Voted And Returned To County ( Clerk Today A total ot 422 applications for absent voters bal ots have been received by County Clerk John E. N c lson. Nearly 300 of tlie ballots have been voted and returned to the clerk. This is the (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

Election Returns The Daily Democrat has made arrangements to receive complete returns from il*e county and state election. Tuesday night. Returns will be received from other states in the Union, also. United Press reports on the election in this state and other states will be received over a special leased wire. The returns from each precinct in Adams county will be telephoned to the Daily Democrat as quickly as the votes are counted. , Free Telephone Service Free telephone service will be provided for all residents of Adams county by tlie Daily Democrat. Tuesday night. Persons residing in any part of the county are invited to telephone tlie Daily Democrat to receive returns Tuesday night, and all charges will be paid by this newspaper. Two telephones will be in operation in the Daily Deiriocrat on'ice that night. The numbers will be 1000 and 1001. A radio loud speaker will be installed outside the Daih Democrat office, also, and returns will be broadcast through the speaker to the crowd outside the office.

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“GET OUT THE VOTE EARLY" IS SLOGAN Between 1,000,000 And 1,250,000 Votes Expected To Be Gast Tuesday BOTH PARTIES ARE CONFIDENT OF VICTORY Indianapolis. Nov. 1.—(I nited Press) — Republican an <1 Democratic campaign organizations in Indiana today concentrated their efforts toward getting out a large vote tit the polls in the congressional election tomorrow. From state headquarters of both parties here instructions went out to district and county organizations to get out the vote early. The actual , campaign was closed Saturday night with a final burst of oratory and political rallies in many centers. | Between 1.000,000 and 1.250,000 , votes are exipected to be cast tomorrow. The registration list for the election is much larger, but there I are many duplications in the regis- ' fration list. j Colder Weather Forecast Partly cloudy and colder weather 1 was predicted by the local weather bureau tomorrow. The polls will be open from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Indiana will elect two y. S. Senators. thirteen Representatives- in I Congress, five state officials, two members of the state supreme court 1 and four members of the appellate court. The voters will also choose a new house. of representatives in the state i legislature, 26 state senators. and : county and local officers. * In the senatorial race Albert Stump. Democrat, is opposed to Sen. James E. Watson, Republican, for the long term seat. | Evans Woollen, Indianapolis banker, i* running against Sen. Arthur Roliin. on lor the remainder of the term of the late Sen. Samuel M. Ralston. Numerous slates were making their (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) 0 DEMOCRATIC ’ VICTORY SEEN Election Os Two Senators, Entire State Ticket And k Others Indicated Indianapolis, lnd„ Nov. I—Election1 —Election 'of two Democratic United States Senators, of the entire Democratic state, ticket and of a Democratic majority of the congressional delegation ' and the Indiana general assembly by a substantial majority is indicated on the eve of the election day. j The militant and determined Democratic organization, th<* splendid character of its state ticket, the record of the party’s administration of the affairs ot the state in the interest of all of tlie people, the tremendous cost of state government now as compared with that under (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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