Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 13 January 1927 — Page 1

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MORE MEASURES ARE INTRODUCED IN LEGISLATURE Senate And House Make Record Speed In Kef erring Bills To Committees STATE bonus bill SUBMITTED IN HOUSE Indianapolis. Jan. 13—(l nilcl Press)- With record speed, ||i’ senate and house oi repreM illative? in brief sessjons tot|.,y bit off another generous of proposed legislation f or mastication by committees lo which the hills were promptly referred. ’ Upholding its reputation for snappy sessions under the gavel of Lieut. Gov. F. Harold VanOrman, the senate convened, had all bills and committee reports in, and recess calied within 30 minutes. The period was slightly longer in the house where 13 bills were int-o-cltired and a number of committee reports adopted. introduction of the state bonus hill by Hep. Babcock commanded chief intere.rt among new' mnatures in the house. From the fate of its p «iece*scrs little nope of success is held Tint for it.

lii the senate, abolition of the public «trvice commission anil return to the old franchise system of utility controi. is urged in a bill introduced hy Sen. Howard A. Cann, ItepaW*cr.?i Frunkfort. . J The measure would take oft the Matures the present utilities act and would provide that the powctP of j srautin" franchises be placed in the ! hands of hoards of i ttblic works, citv council and county commissioners. The bill, which would become effective Jan 5, 13:hS, would re-eetab 'ish the railroad commission for rescycompanies or cieitri: companies. Sen. Grin Markle, Elkharfi introduced a measure v, loch would give huih Elkhart and I.vkalb counties ' their cwn circuit courts: and com due l-afirange and fcteul.en cjounfaies iu ouo circuit. A house bill sponsored by Reps. Ed Fulwider, Greentown, and Lonzo L. Shull, Sharpsville, would provide f(| r a superior court'in Howard county A bill revamping game laws and fostered by the Izaak Walton League < was introduced by Senators L. 'g. I Bradford. South Bend, and Claude S. i Steele, Knox. " will require that all fishermen' tain licenses, fixes a closed season and h a g Hmj* ou rabbits and squir-, rels and provides protection for game - S " llllrins the breeding season.

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High School Teacher Undergoes An Operation Miss Florlne Michaud, I.itin teacher In Decatur high school, underwent an operation for appendicitis at tire Adams County Memorial hospital today. Her condition this afternoon was reported satisfactory. Mrs. Cha). mer O. Porter is in fharg e of Miss Michaud's classes at the high school. FORM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Berne Business And Professional Men And Farmers Organize ,Berne, Jan. 13.— A Chamber of Commerce was organized in Berne Tuesday night. Fifty farmers, business men and professional men attended the organization meeting, which was in tiu*»fnrm of a banquet at the Peoples Restaurant. Tlie officers of the new organization, which grew out of the Berne Business Men's Association, are: E. M. Ray, president; J. F. iAhnian, vicepresident; Noah Luginbill, secretary; and Frank Habegger, treasurer. The directors chosen Tuesday' night were Dr. H. O. Jones, Fred Blum and 1,. 1.. Yager. CHAPLIN REFCSES TO DISCUSS CASE

Movie Comedian Declines To Discuss Trouble With Chicago Reporters By E. D. Heckler, (U. P. Staff Correspondent) Chicago, Jan. 13. —Charlie Chaplin, "the saddest man in America,” does not wish to discuss the state of his martial relations because they are “a terflTlile mess — too terrible for words." hv “man who" has made millions laugh at his antics on the screen passed through Chicago last night, silent, morose —a very picture of dejection. f “I guess I'm tlie saddest man in America,” the comedian of tlie screen told a little group of reporters' who met him as he alighted from a train from California. “Please don’t ask me to discuss the things which have been said about me. They ar e terrible. It’s all a terrible mess —too terrible for words/; Questions were showered upon Charlie in rapid succession by newspaper men met his train from the west, but to them all he only i shook his head. “No, hoys, not this time,” the little imwTixiißn on page two»

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ATTENDANCE AT ! REVIVALS GOOD DESPITE SNOW Inclement Weather Fails To Mar Attendance At Six Churches NO SERVICES SATURDAY NIGHT Inclement weather did not keep down the attendance at the six churches holding Simultaneous Revivals in this city and good meetings were hpld at each of the churches last night. Hundreds of Decatur people are coopetating with the churches in making the meetings a success, and indications are that the average attendance this year for each church will be far larger than last year. Special music is one of the principal features in each of the churches, and large choirs have been oiganized for the meetings. Services will be held each night the remainder of this week with exception of Saturday njght, and all of next week with the exception of Saturday night. Methodist Church “Heaven's pass port is an up-to-the-minute Christian experience, which lesults iu deeds of righteousness and the practise of holiness,” Rev, Myron E Taylor said in his sermon on "Heaven’s Passport” Wednesday night at the Methodist Church. ”\Ve will never make heaven on our dwn works or merits, but on the merits of Jesus Christ. If we weie saved by our merits, we would (I 9 a lot of boasting here and we would spoil heaven afterwards", he continued. “The Scribes and Pharisees retained the form of Godliness all right, Uut they did not keep their hearts right. If Jesns Christ were to come today and were to speak to the church, as he spoke to 4he religious organization cf the Scribes and Pharisees of that day, he would be practically the Baiaa-;'pfe i;-;v - “The Scribes and Pharisees fasted often in "the interest of their religion They believed so thoroughly in this tiling, that they denied themselves that they might he a spiritual blessing for others. They were very charitable people, they gave to the various benevolent organizations. They kept the Sabbath day most holy and kept it sacred to God. The Scribes and Pharisees were very zealous in the Lord's work They believed in mission wot k.and they were at it. They held meetings on the street corners. They were tithers, they gave one tenth of ICOXTIXnaIi lIX I*AGE TWO)

HEAVY SNOW HITS COUNTY Heaviest Snow Os Year Recorded In Decatur And Vicinity Today The heaviest snow-fall of the year was recorded in Decatur and vicinity today. Snow flurries began at 8:30 o’clock last night, and continued throughout the night and this morning. Indications at noon today were that more snow was in store for this vicinity. A slightly warmer temperature accompanied the snow-fall, and predictions are that the thermometer will hold out steady throughout today with colder weather tonight. Roads and walks were covered with about eight inches of snow, and on the country t;oads, the snow drifted to more than 20 inches in places. ‘ Weather forecasters predict that before th e snow stops, there will'be at least 12 inches. Roads were not Impassible* this morning, biff motorists and truck drivers experienced some difficulty iu staying on thy road where the path had not been broken. The snow plow made an early visit in Decatur, and at 8 o'clock, paths had been made on most of the streets leading to (he uptown district. The snow plower continued his work throughout the morning.

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Coolidge Economy Results In Patch On White House Flag Washington, Jan. 13. — (United Press.) Coolidge. economy haß reached the pinnacle at the White House — the flag on the roof. Wintry winds ripped the six-foot bunting almost in half. The flag was hauled down, a patch was sewed on, and the flag was re-hoisted. Flag regulations stipulte that the flag shall never be patched and now Col. K. A. Cheney, the president’s military aide, is expecting letters from patriotic societies protesting the economical measure. MANY FROM HERE AT FARM MEETING

Adams County Well Represented At Purdue Agricultural Conference Adams county is well represented at the annual Agricultural Conference being held at Piinlue University this week. County Agent Btisc-he and Roy Price, tester for tlie Adams County Cow Testing Association, accompanied a large delegation of local farmers to the conference. Mr. Price arranged for automobiles to carry the party to Lafayette. Thermograms are good and the Adams County delegation is enjoying the conference Immensely. The following persons from Adams county aie registered at the Conference: Chris Staley, and Doyle Bauser man of Geneva; Rachel Amstutz. Carl E. Anistutz. I). C. Nussbaum. Meuno Habegger, John K. Muzelin. Emma C. Mazeliue, Dan D. Schwartz Noah IJ. Schwartz and Roy Price, of Berae: F. E. Christen, C. IV, Spuller. Otto Bieberick, Rudolph Kolter. Milton Olrod. Elmer Beineke and L. M. Busche, of Decatur; Peter I). Schwartz and David J. Mazelin, of Monroe. SOULJ RESTRICT SONDAY MOVIES

State Senator Introduces Bill To Force Showing Os Religious Films By Robert I* Beaid <U. P. Staff Correspondent) Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 13. —(United Press)— Restricting Sunday movies to the showing cf religious pictoures in lieu of closing motion picture houses on the Sabbath is the plan which Senator Earl W. Payne. DeTTi. Bloomington joint senator from Brown, Monroe and Greene counties, intends to incorporate in a bill fbr the problematical approval of the legislature. It is Senator Payne's contention that much harm is being done by_the showing of strictly secular pictures. If he draws the bill, it wi.l contain a provision which would prevent even the religious pitemes from having a distinct religious sect shown. “I can see no harm in Sunday movies" said Payne “if they will show religion 3 pictures of a non-sectarian, type." Amplifying his remark. Payne said that lie did not think that the religious pictures should show a rabbi priest, or minister of any particular denomination where the denomination is shown by the garb worn. Senator Payne has been credited with a desire to father an anti halacious" literature bill This he denies, although he states that, "I am for such a hill if and when it is presented.” o Richard Chamberlain Is Elected Cashier Os Bank Richard H. Chamberlain, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. George Flanders, of this city, been elected cashier of the First National Bank, of Peru, the oldest financial institution in Peru. Mr. Chamberlain has been ashistant cashier for several years. He succeeds Lloyd V. Smith, who elected vicepresident. The deposits of the Peru bank now stand at about $2,025,00.

FOREIGN POLICY STILL RECEIVING MUCH ATTENTION Foreign Affairs Committee Considers Resolution Os Rep. Huddleston CALLES REGIME IN DEEP WATER Washington, I). C. Jan. 13.—(United Press.) — The house foreign affairs committee today opened hearings on the resolution of Rep. Huddleston, dem., Ala., to put congress on record in opposition to keeping American marines in Nicaragua. Huddleston, the first witness, charged the U. S. with violating international law by landing troops “on the territory of a friendly nation.” * Huddleston said his resolution was designed to put congress on record as ‘believing “we ought to treat Mexico just as though she were a great nation able to defend herself." , Mexico City. Jan. 13 —Violence within her borders and major conflicts of policy with the U. S. today had brought the government of Mexico to the brink of difficulties which its foes hope might encompass the overthrow of the Calles Government. Discussion of the possibility of a brake in Mexican-American diplomatic relationships engaged most observers here today because of secretary of state Kellogg's revelation to the U. K. riSenute committee on Foreign affairs and to the press of evidence collected by the U. S. government with respect to communistic activities centered in Mexico against the U. S! and her policies. Meantime, the opposing forces within this country were being drawn further apart and their antipathies accentured by continued rebe’lious vloi rii f■t ■ *

Funeral For Mrs. C. H. Snyder To Be Held Friday Funeral services for Mrs. C. H. Snyder, 73, who died at her home north of Wren, Ohio, yesterday will he held at the Pleasant View Baptist church, two miles north of Wren, at 1:30 o’clock Friday afternoon. Bifrial will be made in the church cemetery. FEW LICENSE PLATES SOLD Less Than Half Os Adanrs County Auto Owners Have 1927 License Plates With 15 days remaining iu which to secure 1927 automobile licenses, before the auto owner is liable to arrest, less than half the automobile owners in Adams cotinty have obtained their new numbers, it was learned at the local auto license bureau at the Graham and Walters office today. A total of 903 Adams county automobiles have been licensed for 1927, and 84 truck owners have obtained their/hew number platest. The law reads that any person failing to obtain new licenses in the stipulated time is liable to arrest and a fine. The law last year was changed temporarily and the time limit was extended to February 15, but indications are that no extension of time will be permitted this year, and those in charge of the local bureau are urging that the owners of cars secure their new licenses at once. o_ Junior Band To Play For Rotarians Tonight The members of the Decatur Junior band will be the guests of the Rotary club this evening at the K. of C. hall. The hand will furnish a musical program during the evening. The meeting will be held at 6:15 o’clock.

Two Postmasters Are Nominated By Coolidge Washington, Jan. 13. (United Bress.)*-President Coolidge today sent to the senate a number of nominations, including the following postmasterships: # George E. Jones, Peru, lad. Orville B. Kilmer, Warsaw, Ind. FORGED CHECKS RECEIVED HERE

Local Bank Receives Three Checks Believed To Have Been Forged Three checks, believed to be forgeries. have been received by the Peopls Loan and Trust rompuny bank, in this city, within the last three days. One check was received Tuesday, one Wednesday and one today. Each one the same person, signed by the same person and dated the same. TIW checks were wirtten on the Peoples Loan and Trust' company checks made payable to Roy Joe Mills, and signed “B. E. Johnson, Decatur, route 2." Each check was drawn for sl2 .50, numbered “14" and dated, Dec. 8. 1926." One check was cashed at the Hutner company store in Fort Wayne one at the Grand Leader store, Fo-rt Wayhe, and the other at the Leon Beck stole. Fort Wayne. As far as known, there is no person by the name of “B. E. Johnson", tesiding on Decatur route 2. ■ o — Haugen Farm Bill (Jets By Agricultural Committee Washington D. G. Jan. 12. —(United Press) —The house agricultural committee today voted 13-8 to report favorably the Haugen farm relief bill. MAN HOLDS POSSE ATBAYII HOURS Tennessee Man Finally Captured Alter He Killed Three Persons Knoxville. Tenn., Jan. 13.—(United Press.) — After holding a sheriff's posses at bay for 11 hours, W. B. Johnson of Jefferson City was shot in the head and brought to a hospital here early suffering a wound which it is believed will he fatal. Johnson killed Mrs. Nip Howard anjl Mrs. Nbllie Bishop after they had argued in Mrs. Howard's home. He fled to his own home, forced his family out of the house, and for eleven hours held off some 30 police who attempted to take him into custody. During the battle at Johnson's home a stray bullet struck “Dibbs” Hicks, Carson and Newman football star, killing him. Officers finally forced Johnson into the cellar with dynamite bombs then rushed the half-crazed man and shot him in the head. He was brought to the local hospital and doctors say lie has little chance of recovery. The shooting of 'Johnson climaxed a crime orgy for the little town of Jefferson City, jus t 35 miles from here. Date yesterday Johnson visited the Bishop home where an argument is said to have started over Johnsons attentions to Mrs. Bishop. The former deputy sheriff is said to have shot both women and then to have dashed down a side street to his home. He took a post in the upper stories of the house and sniped at the sheriff's force which came to capture him. Crowds gathered about the house but soon were dispersed as the elderly farmer turned his gunfire into their ranks —one bullet striking Howard. After almost ten hours of shooting the officers started using dynmite bombs. The heavy detonations battered the house but Johnson continued firing until the upper floor of the house burst into flames. Officers with drawn guns for the first time then entered the burning building. They found him crouching in a corner of the cellar, where after an exchange of bullets he fell dangerously wounded.

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DECATUR GETS MEET;REGIONALS INCREASED TOl6 Nine Adams County Teams Assigned Here; Winner Plays At Fort Wayne TOTAL OF 720 TEAMS ENTER ANN UAL CLASSIC Decatur Gets Tourney Decatur was one of the 64 cities selected for sectional tournament centers. The nine public high school teams in Adams county will compete in the tourney here. March 4 and 5. The winner of the sectional meet here wi.l go to Fort Wayne to play the winners of the sectionals at Uluffton. Fort Wayne and Columbia City, for the right to represent this regional in the state finals at Indianapolis. liidiaiitipolis. Jnn. 13 (l nilotl Press) — Sectional winners in Indiana’s great high school basketball carnival will light it out at lti regional centers this year for the right to compete March IN and 19, in the state finals at the fair grounds, according to an announcement made here Unlay hv Arthur L. Trester. permanent secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. The 16 regional program is a departure from the s/yle employed in the past two years when sectional winners met at eight regional centers two winners from each going to the state finals. This isjtlie only change of importance to tie introduced in the 1927 tournament program. Trester said. Sixty-Four Sectionals Sectional tournaments, as in th» jped ...... •, i'i'-.-''! four seasonal winners will compete at each regional meet. The sixteen regional winners will come here for the state finals. The sectional tourneys will he played March 4 and 5, Trester announced, wit it the regional meets on the following Saturday, March 12. Seven hundred and twenty teams will start from scratch March 4, on the first lap of the marathon from which one will emerge with the basketball crown of Indiana. Os these 720 quintets, but 64 will remain when the first round of play is concluded, Saturday night, March 5. Forty-eight additional! teams will fall by the wayside the following Saturday while on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19, fifteen more will be eliminated, leaving hut one undefeated and that the Indiana state champion. In outlining reasons for the increase in regional centers, Trester declared that the new program would be less strenuous for the championship aspiriifg teams. “A hard sectional and regional, followed by a sate tournament that is always a test of endurnce as well as ability, we considered a little too much for lads of school age," Trester stated, "and the chance of doing away with much of the strenuosity of the regional tourney promised the change. “Another reason for the increase is the number of fine gymnasiums owned by Indiana high schools. Every school with a fine gym wants a regional tourney and the eight extra meets Will provide just that many schools with a chance to enitertain a tournament. “The 16 cent will also enable teams to play their first two tournaments nearer home which should make it possible for ‘home town’ fans to follow the team through its preliminary games. “Finally, the board believes that 16 regionals in 16 different parts of the stato will make the final tourney here more representative of Indiana as'a whole.” The regional centers announced by Trester follow: Anderson —Winners at Anderson, Indianapolis, Nobles vfille and Tipton (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)

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