Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 2, Decatur, Adams County, 3 January 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Rain tonight. Warmer In E.ast and South portions. Tuesday partly cloudy. Some what colder North and central portions.

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LEGISLATORS PREPARING TO ' OPEN SESSION I •Early Arrivals Speculating On Speakership And President Pro Tem GEORGE SAUNDERS MAY LEAD MINORITY t Indianapolis, Jan. 3.—lndiana ’ legislators, beginning to arrive ahere today, for the 75th session ■ of the Indiana general assembly f which will convene Thursday. ‘ were speculating on the speaker--5 ship contest in the house of rep- ,' resentatives, while senators were ’ concerned chiefly with the con- ,, test for president protem of the ■' upper house. Conferences hearing on the » candidacy of 1.. A. Pittenger, of Selma, for the Speakership were open(t ed upon his arrival today. " Pittfnger. who was majority floor . leader in the 1925 session, is regard- >* ed as the chief opponent of Harry (1. i Leslie. Lafayette, 1925 speaker, whose S" arrival was the signal for conferences 1 at his hotel. That coalition between anti-organ-ization Republicans and Democrats in . the house might name the speaker is •< regarded as possble. A long struggle n the caucus is looked for. George •: Saunders. Bluffton editor, is expected ■ to get the Democratic vote for speaker, which will make him minority ‘(leader, unless the coalition program goes through. ~-§ome consideration riYias been given Fabius Gwin, of ; Shoals, as leader of the minority. »! ‘ Senators interest centers on the contest between Senator James Nojdl, ■j of Whiting, and Senator Denver C. ' Harlan. Richmond, for the presidency pro tem of the senate. »» 11 -o — Auto Dealers Meet •( Indianapolis. Ind., Jan. 3—(United ! Press) —Between 600 and 800 automoJ mile dealers were expected here today "( for a meeting of the Marmon Motor ; Car Co., sales organization. Th-? con--8 TCXtlsr. Is to continue through tomnri row night. fl The gathering follows closely anj nouncement of a New, Small eight cylinder car. mrsMarash CALLED BY DEATH . Decatur Woman Dies Sun- ] day Morning After An Extended Illness < Mrs. Emma Rash, 65. wife of Isaac ! Rash, of this city, died at the home { on Eight street, Sunday morning, at < 4 o’clock, following an extended ill- : ness. Death was caused from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Rash was born in Adams county in 1862 and. in early life she was united in marriage to Isaac Rash.. She is survived by the husband and the following children: Dan Cockrell, •Mrs. Walter Spt linger, Jc.? Rash, and Mrs. Leona Farquist of Adams county and Jsqgg, of New Haven. Eleven grandchildren also survive* as do the following brothers and sisters: Abe Bodie, Lincoln Bodie, David Bodie, Mrs. Rose Pierce and Lidy Allen. Funeral services will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’Brethren church at 1:30 o’cl H clock. Burial will take place in the Bobo cemetery. J o Had Lived “Life M In Full”; College Youth Ends It All ! Aurora, ill. Jan. 3.—-(United Press) [ Convinced that he had experienced 1 verything that life had to offer, Joe Moore, a 21-year-old university of linols student killed himself here unday. i Moore left a note In which he told his determination to die. because he ' id llvted “lite in full,’’ this note will I - made public at the coroner’s inI est today. ■?. < X" ■

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Samuel Untermeyer Says Henry Ford Is “Worst Sort Os Traitor” San Francisco, Jan. 3 —(Unite) Press)—Samuel Untermeyer. prominent New York attorney, charged here last night that Henry Ford haspsflnain ed out of New York for years to avWfl possible arrest on Libel charges which Untermeyer indicated he sqaght tc press against him. In a bitter statement, the New fork lawyer said that "the man who use® his power to r >ach the people for the purpose of spreading falsehoods bigotry and race hatred, is the worst sort of traitor." CHARLES BOOTH IN CITY TONIGHT Noted Child Welfare Worker Appears At High School Auditorium Charles Brandon Booth, child welfare worker and nationally known lecturer. will appear in this city tonight at the high school auditorium, under the auspices of the Woman’s Club, of this city. Mr. Booth's address tonight at 8 o’clock, will be publfc, and tickets can still be secured from members of the Womans club or at the Daily Democrat office. Both young and old are urged to attend. the lecture tonight. Mr. Booth will talk on "The Child That No One Understands,” and his talk will include many of the experiences that he has gone through and seen in his years of work. Mr. Booth ih the son of General and Mrs. Maude Ballington Booth. He is field secretary of the Big Sister and Big Brother federation of New York City. Mr. Booth has been on the lecture pthtform for 21 years and has talked in every state in the union, and in every principal city of each state. The address tonight will begin promptly at 8 o’clock, and the committee in charge is desirous ot having all Decatur parents attend. Tickets are selling for 50 cents each, and may also be obtained at the door of the school. The doors will open at 7:15 o’clock. o Machine Gun Ganster Still Laughs At Law Harrisburg, 111., Jan. 3. — (United Press.)—Charley Birger, th e machinegun gangster, today continued to laugh at the law as he evaded arrest on charges of being an accomplice in the murder of Mayor Joe Adams of West City. Birger, at his home here, chuckled over the warrant which has been sworn out for his arrest and which has not been served by county authorites of Saline county. The murder warrant was sworn out in Franklin county. County authorities refused to discuss the case. Birger also denied reports he had met Carl Shelton, leader of an opposing gang and the man he claimed to have het SSOO he would kill before New Year’s day last week. According to reports Birger and Shelton met on Marion streets without hostilities. ‘‘l’m still looking for Shelton and that should answer the rumor," the stocky gang leader said. I o STORES TAKING ANNUAL INVOICES Check Up Shows Large Turnover Os Stocks During The Past Year Mcst local business firms began the first day of 1927 today by taking the annual invoice of stocks. Several local stores started last week, and most of the invoices will be completed this week Business ton the year, in most instances, was reported as good, and the invoices snow a large turnover of stock. None of the local stores will close during their invoice, it was learned today.

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APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE BY COMMISSIONERS Ed M. Ray Re-appointed Member Os Board Os Trustees Os Hospital DR. MILLER RENAMED HEALTH OFFICER The couny commissioners in session today made two appointments. Ed. M. Ray, of Berne, was re-appoint-ed a member of the board of trustees of the Adams County Memorial Hospital and Dr. J. M. Miller, of this city, was re-appointed county health officer. His salary was fixed at S3OO a year. Dr. Miller was the only applicant for the appointment. Mr. Ray has been a member of the hospital board sinces its organization, about five years ago. He was not an applicant for re-appointment, but it was understood that he would accept the honor if given to him. He has been an ardent worker on the board und greatly aided the board in the construction of the hospital. During the forenoon, the commissioners cheeked and allowed bills and disposed of several detail matters. The annual and quarterly reports of the different county officials were filed and approved by the board. B. F. Breiner is president of the board. He was elected at the organization meeting held last Saturday. John G. Hoffman, of Preble township, is the new member, while George Shoemaker, well knoyn resident of Wabash township, is the third member of the board. The commissioners will be in session agafh tomorrow. —o HOSPITAL HAS RECORD YEAR Total Os 577 Patients Admitted During 1926: Only 34 Deaths a A total of 577 patients were admitted to the Adams bounty Memorial Hospital during the year 1926, according to the report made today by Miss Emilie C. Christ, superintendent. The year 1926 was one of the largest in the history of the hospital. The total income for the year amounted to $22,634.75, which was an increase over a year ago. The births at the hospital number 52 and the deaths 20. In 1925. there were 34 deaths. During the year, 123 major operations took place at the hospital, while 48 minor operations were •held. Eightysix cases were admitted during the year. Other cases cared for at the hospital during the year include: tonsillotomies, 177; fractures, 27; burn cases 3; eye and ear cases, 8; accidents 10. The increase in the number of patients in 1926 over 1925 was 56. The hospital trustees met today and organized for the year. ' -....—. O — I IFirst Woman Governor Retires From Office Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 3.—(United Press.) —America’s first woman governor, Nellie Taylor Ross, Wyoming’s chief executive, will shed her mantle of official power today. Defeated in the November election, Mrs. Ross will leave her office to Frank C. Emerson, the successful candidate. two years Ago to the unexpired term of her husband, Mrs. Ross received the largest majority ever given a gubernatorial candidate in this state. o Santa Fe Trains Collide Sweetwater, Tex., Jan. 3. —(United Press) —Six persons, two of them women, were in a hospital here today recovering from Injuries received in a head on collision yesterday of two Santa Fe trains near Pyron. The Boilers of both Locomotives exploded at the impact.

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Cut Rates On Ransoms Enable Kidnapped Men To Gain Their Freedom Mexico City. Jan. 3.— (United Press) —Cut rates on ransoms enabled J W. Wiley and E. B. Connor, kidnap ped American miners, to enjoy freedom today. Connor and Wiley were kidnapped by 12or 14 Mexican bandits Tuesday night. The bandits announced that the men were being held for $5,000 ransom. On Saturday Connor was permitted to leave the bandit camp and to return to San Francisco Del Oro, the mining camp near Parral where the kidnapping took place. Connor obtained $350 there and returned to the bandits who. in exchange for less than one tenth of what they had demanded, freed the captives Saturday night. MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN ILL Large Number Unable To Resume Work In School Today AfteY Holidays When the local schools opened today, many pupils were unable to attend due to the many cases of sickness in this city. Colds, mumps and other juvenile ailments are said to be the predominating causes for school absences. Local physicians report that there are many cases of mumps and also an epidemic of severe colds. The colds are prevalent among adults. No serious diseases have been reported, and. while there are a few cases of diphtheria, local physicians say that none of the cases are serious. Doctors say that the sudden change in the temperature Christinas week was the chief cause for the colds, while other origins may Ire traced to the neglect of proper clothing during the recent cold wave. ■ o SCHOOLS END VACATION TODAY First Semester Ends January 14; Examinations In Order Soon Public and parochial schools in Decatur opened today after the annual Christmas vaoation, and classes were resumed at 8 o'clock this morning. The first semester for all schools in Decatur closes January 14 and the week prior to that, date, the usual examinations will be held. The second semester starts January 17, it was announced this morning. Semester examinations in the Decatur high school will be limited to the 50minute class period, Superintendent M. F. Worthmanrfinnuonced today, and all grades are to be reported by Jan uary 14. No changes will be made in the teaching staff of the public schools at midyear, it was learned. A new course in Journalism will be added to the high school corriculum and will be under the tutelage of Ralph Tynda.l. head of the history department. o WIN-MY-CHUM WEEK OPENS Epworth League Os M. E. Church Plans Special Services This Week The Epworth League of tjie First Methodist church will conduct a "Win-My-Chum Week” program this week, in preparation for the simultaneous evangelistic services which will open In seven local churches next Sunday. The Leaguers desire the presence and the co-operation of the entire membership of the church during the services this week. Following is (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)

RELATIONS WITH MEXICO REMAIN CRITICAL TODAY Secretary Os State Kellogg Cancells Regular Press Conferences WITHDRAWAL OF U. S. FORCES ASKED Washington Jan. 3. — (United Press) —Withdrawal of American marines and warships from Nicaragua is asked in a resolution introduced in the senate today by Senator Wheeler. "The landing, of our Marines on Nlcauraguan sol’., the establishment of censorship and the declaring of the territory occupied by liberal forces as neutral zones are under the circumstances in violation of the principals of International law, the resolution said. Washington. Jan. 3. —(United Press' —With American relations in Mexico, Nicaragua and China in the most critical state of recent years, and President Coolidge asking the press to stop criticizing the administration's foreiir policy, secretary of state Kellogg today cancelled his regular press conference. Special significance was attached in diplomatic and congressional circles to Kellogg's action because of disquietmajor developments since the Secretary received the press on Dec. 30, when he declined to discuss foreign affairs. Since the last press session new year had passed technically at least tOUSTINVED ON PAGE TWO) INVENTORY TAKEN AT COUNTY FARM Annual Inventory' Shows Increase Os Nearly $2,000 In Property An increase of nearly $2,000 was added to the inventory of personal property at the county infirmary, based on the appraisal made by the county commissioners and appraisers last Saturday. The total inventory amounted to $22,092.27, of which $7,509 is represented in live stock, $4, 816.50 in Ijay and grain, $3,525 in farming implements, $3 167.20 in produce. $233. 37 in misellaneous items. The inventory a year ago amounted to $20,138.68 of which $6,954 was live stock. The county commissioners found the couny farm in fine running order and commended the Superintendent H. P. LaFountain, for his splendid work. John Wechter and David Habegger acted as appraisers. County Attorney H. B. Heller also assisted in the taking of the inventory. The personal property value at the county farm has increased from year to year and the farm is well stocked with live stock. Mr. La Fountain reported that only 26 patients are now making their home at the county infirmary. (J — Traction Car Knocks Auto Off Track While Two Drivers Stage Fight Chicago. Jan. 3.—(United Press.)— Two automobiles crashed into a collision near an electric line and one car was thrown onto the tracks. The drivers, Andrew Soltis, Whiting, Ind., and Ray Swan, Chicago, immediately began a fist fight, each blaming the other. While the fight was under way a train rounded a curve. Two children in the automobile on the tracks managed to escape by leaping, but a woman, Mrs. Helen Wachowiak, was possibly fatally injured when she failed to get clear of the train. The two men stopped fighting long enough to call police. Then the fight was renewed.. Police found them fighting and it was necessary to separate them several times on the way to headquarters.

High School Youth Is Killed When Home Made Auto Overturns North Liberty. Ind., Jun. 3. (United Press) —Glenn Schearer. 14. sophomore at North Liberty high school, was accidentally killed late yesterday when his home made roadster overturned in a ditch, pinning him under the wreckage. The body was found by Robert Homan ahd Ray Wolfram who saw the overturned car and went to examine the wreckage. A nut dropping from the radius rod is believed to have caused the acc'dent. The speedster careend. 50 feet along the- road before overturning. SEVERAL AUTOS INMINORWRECKS No Serious Mishaps Occur To Local Motorists During Week-end A few scraped fenders and a loop-the-loop or two comprise the total of auto accidents, in which Decatur automobile drivers took part over the week-end. Slippery roads made driving hazardous, but no serious mishaps have been reported to any of 'he local garages. A Star roadster, driven by Raymond Biandyberry, turned over on tht Fort Wayne road Saturday morning, but the occupants escaped without injury. The car was damaged considerably, and was brought to this city for repairs. A “hit. and run" motorist struck the C. C. Pumphrey car yesteriay and tore oft a rear fender. The driver did not stop. A car with Decatur license palte was ditched on the Decatur-Van Wert road, last night, but it was not badlydamaged. Several cars struck slippery pave ments and were fotced into ditches, but all of them emerged without only a scratch or two on the fenders. Local garagemen were busy today repairing motors and radiators which had been victims of the recent cold wave. Several bursted radiators were being repaired and a few bearings wore being replac'd. "Good Luck" however was enjoyed by most of the i week-end met mists. o— Two Aviators Burn To Death When Plane Crashes < Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 3. —(United Press — Two men were burned to death Sunday wheh their piano hit an air pocket and crashed 360 feet into telephone wires and treetops. The plane burst into flames. The men were J. W. Price, 30 and R. J. Richards. 26, Their wives witnessed the accident. 0 Labor Federation Plans To Build New Skyscrapper Chicago, Jan. 3. —(United Press.) — Erection of a building that would cost approximately $75,000,000, would rise into the air for 70 stories, and would be the center of trade union activities in the United States, is planned by the Chicago Federation of Labor. The executive board is investigating the feasibility of the project. • o WILL DISCUSS CHICK FEEDING Purdue Man To Explain AllMash Method Os Feeding At Geneva, Wednesday “What is the new, 'all-mash' method of feeding chicks?", is a question farmers are almost daily asking the county agent, according to a statement issued by him, recently. This is only one of the questions which indicate the trend of the advancement of methods in caring for farm poultry. It may be explained that in this method, all the feed given the chicks is in the form of mash, no scratch feed, probab(Continued. on Page 4)

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MUNCIE EDITOR LOSES APPEAL TO U. S. COURT High Court Upholds Sentence For Criticism Os Delaware County Court NOFUR T H E R APPEAL POSSIBLE BY UNITED PRESS Washington, Jan. 3.—George R. Dale, Muncie. Indiana, editor, must serve his jail sentence for contempt of court, imposed because he criticized the court of • his county in an editorial in his paper, the Muncie Post-Demo-crat. The U. S. supreme court today dismissed Dale’s petition for a review of the Indiana supreme court decision, upholding the sentence because the record of the case had not been printed. No further appeal is possible except for a petition for a rehearing and Dale is said to be too poor to make that. o District Governor Os Lions To Visit Decatur Mr. W. W. French, of Mishawaka, district govorner of Lions Club. International, will be the speaker at the regular weekly luncheon meeting of the Decatur Lions Club, in the Industrial rooms. Tuesday evening, at 6:15 o'clock. Al! members of the club are expected to attend the meeting o Ralph Lee Continues To Evade His Pursuers Franklin, Ind., Jan. 3 — (United Press) —Search continued today for Ralph Lee habitual jail breaker and alleged murderer, who escaped with three companions Friday night from the Johnson county jail. It was Lee's tenth jail delivery. The men are believed to have fled in a yellow roadster driven by William Snedegar, son of Thomas Snedegar, one of the fugitives. Two window bars were sawed to make the escape. o COUNTY OFFICERS BEGIN NEW YEAR Several New Faces Seen At Court House; Changes In Townships, Also County officials started off on another year this morning at the court house. John G. Hoffman, newly elected commissioner, was in his place when the commissioners held their first business session of 1927. Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth assumed his duties for the two-year term today. Mr. and Mrs. Holloingsworth have moved to the county jail. John Baker, retiring sheriff, has moved to his home on Mercer avenue. Mr. Baker stated today that he expected to take a vacation before announcing his future plans. Prosecutor John T. Kelly, who was re-elected last November for a second term, assumer his duties today, and Dick Boch, who succeeded himself as surveyor, also began his official 192728 term today. Jay Cline who succeeded William Zimmerman as county assessor, reported at his office in the court house this morning. This month is a light one for the assessor, and Mr. Zimmerman had his complete report ready before retiring, leaving very little to do during the month. Township trustees and assessor.' began their new duties today, they . having been sworn in previously. Retiring trustees turned their books over to their successors January 1, or prior to that date. All the newly elected officials of the county are Democrats, and all but one of the trustees are Democrats. Ten of the 12 assessors are Democrats and two are Republicans.

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