Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 15 February 1927 — Page 1

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OECisiVE ACTION ON CANN BILL IS . DEFERRED AGAIN This Afternoon uFATEI) DEBATE IS 11 held ON MEASURE . h (llis . Ee h. 15—(I nilL| Press) Aller Iwo hours ol debate the t”<h:in;i senate defrlWl decisive action on the v . ll)n biR lor abolishment of Ifc public service commission until this afternoon. Recess was taken short lx afternoon until 2 p. m. s<# . Howard Cann, of Frankfort. Hthqr of the hill, >‘<f the foes of the psblio service commission in urging wssage of the measure. (inn launched into a violent attack M the commission ami its methods oi fixing rales, charging unfaUrness ittd inefficiency in the exercise of its I regulatory power by the commission. The senate chamber was packed I with lobbyists and interested specta- > low during the debate, f Spurred by predictions that the I Cann bill had no hope of passage, its - proponents defended it vigorously, I asserting it was the legislature’s duty “to throw off the hold of monopolies on public utilities." j “This bid lias been termed ‘radical’ by some . f i ippmients" said Cann in opening the debate when the bill I was called up for third reading on a ■ special order of business. “It takes a radical measure to perl feet a radical evil. Sentiment of the i people of Indiana is overwhelmingly in 'lvor of th s bill. I have i thcusjmds of letters and resolutions | from throughout the state expressing 1 few ci the measure. those who make contributions to ampaign funds say this bill must be i killed. That is because it aims at those giant utilities, such as owned by Samuel Instill, which would fasten Mils the greatest monopoly in his- ‘ torr" MTHQLiC PUPILS tOGIVEPROGPAM Children Os Fifth And Sixth Grades To Give Washington Birthday Program The children of first and sixth m<les of the St. Josejh Catholic ■ lllw ! will give a George Washing-' " birthda y Program in the auditorI® of the Catholic high school buildn» nt . o clock Friday afternoon. “ parents and friends of the chil'riin are invited to attend the protram. ' /' children tutored by the Sis- ' liaie been working diligently to j.,,1 ipr ° Brain entertaining and Hful to the audience and the tided J '' nt 1116 pu^‘e be upprew>nt r A " adm * ss ‘ on charge of ten .“J tor adults will be charged. I (fi ?, C ° ls ' nial ~a >’ s will be depict-' il’ he cast wil1 •"! "■w n r n epresenting the '>*>■* of loom? 0 " t 0 ,J,e George Washing-' till hot" 1 ' , h *' Sn ’ allf ‘ r thilllre « ■ “The T . eW litUe ” la y of ‘M ' lHe Kiltens ” Songs ,o "taXr f out George washinK -: Colonia] timf h co " ntry ’ am ’ of the But, S ’ ( ’’"'i’l'ise the pro-j

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Evangelistic Services To Be Resumed Tonight The evangelistic .services will be resumed tonight at the Evangelical church in this city following rest night, which was observed last night. The service tonight will open at 7:30 o’clock. Mis. Ida Tribbett, the evangelist, will deliver the sermon. The public js cordially invited to attend the meetings, which will be held each evening this week tint:.! further notice. PLAN SCHOOL OF MISSIONS Baptists Os Decatur Announce Series of Wednesday Evening (’lasses Beginning Wednesday evening, the Baptist church of tnis city, will hold a School of Missions, with two classes, one fm adults and one for young people. Any boys and girls who so desire will have some handwork with Mrs. Miller'Mirecting at the parsonage next to the church. Mrs. Buhler will teach the young peoples class, using tlie book. "The Baptist Family in iPoreign Missions" Thfis is an intensely interesting book to read and study and the young peoy pie of the c hut ch and congregation are urged to make use of the privilege. The adult class will study. "The Second Century of Baptist Missions" The second century began just as the Woild War began. The study will be worth while and -hould.Jie engaged ife by eveiy member of the church who cates to have a broader vision of the World task. * These classes will begin at 7:15 o’clock for a 45-rninute study then all will come together for a devotional period of 45 minutes.. The School will continue far six evenings. Anyone is. cordially invited to come to any session of the school or tor the devotional hour beginning at 8 o'clock. MOTHER AND CHILD SLAIN I Bloody Baseball Bat Tells Mute Storv Os Crime; One Under Arrest - Conneaut. Ohio, Feb. 15. —(United Press) —A 16-year-old boy confessed, police announce to theydcuble murder of Mrs. Celia Brown and her 5-year-old son. The boy, Floyd Hewitt, who lived across the street from the Brown home,, admitted to the alleged confession that he beat the woman to death with a club and then killed her sot.. H. 1). Hummun, county’ detectivemacle; the; announcement of the con fessien after he had questioned Hewett for more than three hours. Tlie double murder was committed, according to the statement, when Mrs Brown, who was 27 years old, repulsed the advances of the 16-year-old boy. Angered, he attacked her with a baseball bat and in his fury beat hei to death. Conneaut, 0., Feb. 15. —(Hailed Press.)—With one suspect under arrest, police were looking for three other men in connection with the Brutal slaying of a mother and her three year-old son who were found clubbed to death here early today. A bloody baseball bat, beside the mother’s bed, told the mute story of I double slaying.

! ities only a meager description of his : assailant. * Sheriff I. M. Stanley of White ! county and posses- of farmers are searching for the bandit. Baker, a bachelor, lived alone in ! a farm house near Monticello.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, February 15, 1927.

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated'. By Well-Known Decatur Couple Today

Congratulations and best wishes were being extended today to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt, 616 Nuttman avenue, who were celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Members of the family and friends were invited to the dinner and open house wa* observed throughout, the day. Mr. and Mrs. WJisehaupt were married 50 years ago today. February 15, 1877, at Bluffton, by the Rev. E. A. Beatty pastor of the Methodist church there. With the exception of 7 years when they lived at Kingsland they have resided in this city, since 1892. Mr. Wisehaupt opening the first plumbing shop in this cfcy. For more than ten years, he has been eniploy-

Boys Start Career Os Crime With Mail Order Pistol; Land In Jail Chicago, Feb. 15.—(United ITess) — Three youthful bandits who started on a crime career with a mail order pistol are in jail today charged with one murder, and 50 holdups and two attempted murders. The Veneer cf Victor Wallinsky, 18. Edward Call. 19. and Frederick Rose. 18, has gone although they admitted their code was "shoot to kill." The three admitted killing patrolntqj) Joseph A. Bender and wounding Patrolman Wm. Brady and Elmore S. Dell. — Steady Rainfall Isolates Resort Town In Mexico San Diego, Calif., Feb. 15. —(United days of steady rain fall has isolated the Mexican resort ‘.own of Tia Juana and has caused indefinite suspension of horse races at the famous Tia Juana track> The only available entry into the town was a muddy detour which was rapidly becoming impassable. Tracks Os Qie San Diego and Arizona railroad were washed cut in two places whlile a bridge on the main highway into the city was under watei’." - TRIAL OF RUDNER MOVES RAPIDLY ___ * 'State Plans To Rest Late Today In Trial Os Man For Murder Os Editor Canton, 0., Feb. 15 —(United Press) The state moved swiftly through Hie Conclusion of its case against Ben Rudner. bootlegger and millionaire’s son, on trial for the murder of Don R. Mellett, Canton newspaper editor and Prosecutor Henry W. Harter, Jr., prepared to rest the prosecution late today. The prosecution surprised the court room yesterday with the testimony of Wm. Brumme, Massilon, a salesman, who said Ben Rudner had introduced him to Pat McDermott shortly before the murder. Rudner has.denied knowing McDermott, who has been convicted of the killing.

:i ed in the water department of the Jetty light and power plant. Mr. and I Mrs. Wisehaupt have two children I living. Mrs. J. M. Reynolds, of Three ( Rivers. Mich., and Howard J. Wisei haitpt ,;f Cleveland. At d'nner today places were ari ranged for the honored guests, Howard Wisehaupt. F. Coles Drake, Miss , Eula Shryock. Cincinnati; Miss Kate KrugholT, St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Eli ■ Hendricks. Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. f Kenneth Reynolds attd Mr. and Mrs. I J. M. Park, of Fort Wayne. The « celebrants were the recepients of L many beautiful gifts, flowers and the ■ best wishes of their many friends in this atgi other cities.

DELPHIAN CLUB ' HEARS ADDRESS I > National Si.jjcrviscii'Uf Djl* phian Clubs Visits Deeatur Club Miss Mildred H. Luckey, national Delphian supervison with headquarters in Chicago, visited the local chap- ; ter of the Delphian Club last evening. The members of the club entertained | at dinner tji rne Murray Hotel "(lining | room in iter honor. i Mrs. Luckey explained the meaning ’ and objects of the organization in her talk following the dinner. The organization is linked by four of the leading 1 Universities in the country. Chicago, Leland' Stanford, Columbia and Yale. ' The materials for studies are furnish 1 ed by outstanding educators of these four schools, frtfni which is obtained a broader and a fuller understanding til' life. ‘‘Delphian is organized in the interfacts of knowledge, said "Miss Lucky, "Nor is it merely attending chapter meetings. These things are tfene in order to achieve Deiphianism. which is an attitude toward life the attitude i of progress. “Leiphian is Organized in the interest cf higher education tha 1 through personal improvement be I ed a higher social progress in the community. There are 3,000 chapters and I 185,000 members in the cmtHtry." ! Miss Effie Patton is president of (he local chapter whit It was organized live years ago. The Delphian motto is: “It is not what we have, but what we share.” The pin is the fourth letter, Laieth, I cf the Phoeeniclan alphabet. o Auto Show Opens At State Fair Grounds Indianapolis, ’nd., Feb. 15 —(United Press) —Thousands of motor fans last night turned out for the opening of the annual automobile show at the state fairgrounds here. Cars of practically every Standard make were included in the Dozens of Exhibits which attracted attention of the Inveterate

BANQUET HELD BY INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION More Than One Hundred Men Attend Enthusiastic, Meeting Last Night HOWARD WISEHAUPT DELIVERS ADDRESS On<‘ of the- most enthusiastic and best attendeed meetings ever held by tlie Decatur Industrial Association was held in the Pythian Home last ni^ft, win it i lie annual banquet and election i f directors occured. More than one hundred merchants, manufacturers and professional men of the city wyre present.. A featur Os the meeting was a "pep" talk on business by Howard Wisehaupt, former Decatur man. Following a three-course banquet. Fiance ('outer, presided, Dick Heller, secretary of the association, read his annual report, which showed that the Association has expended a la r ge sum of money in various civic- enterprises during the past year. The- troa- , suty of the association is low at present according to the report. The matter of moving the association's rooms fronyhe Graham and Walters building to a less expensive location or sharing the pi esent rooms wit It other organizations was discussed and, upon motion, was left to the decretion of the board of directors. Mr. Contir briefly outlined the work of the association during the part year and suggested a few policies which the directors have considered advisable to fellow during the coming year. Each person present was asked to vote, on a ballot provided, for three of the six men nomilrated for directors of the organization. The voting resulted in the election of William Linn, Avon Bm k and Leo Kirsch. The members of the old board whose terms expire this year are Mr. Burk. Mr. Linn and John Carmody. The directors who hold over aie Cal Peterson, C. C. Pumphrey, France Confer, A. It. Ashbattcher, George Krick and Dick Heller. The directors will _h.dd a meeting soon and elect officers for the year. After the conclusiono f the business meeting, Mr. Center introduced Mr. Wisehaupt, who has become nattofiaiiy known as the "pep" man, through his lectures and interviews as a business doctor. He has made hundreds of business surveys and investigations ahas analized the business ills in hundreds of towns and cities in the United States. w Mr. Wisehaupt gave ary. intensely interesting talk, which was filled with sound and practical advice for business men. He received lengthy applause when he concluded his address. Mr. Wisehaupt took a short vacation frem his business this week in order to r*-. turn home and help his parents, Mr. -hud Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt., 616 Ndttman avenue, celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. o Lincoln Escort CHtard Dies. Anderson, Ind., Feb. 15. — (United Press.) —A wife and seven children today survived John Justice Said. SO, a member of the escort guard which i -accompanied the body of Abraham Lincoln Lom Washington to Springfield, 111. Said died at his home here yesterday. BLAST WRECKS CHEMISTRY “LAB" Fire Follows Explosion In Laboratory Os San Pedro, Calif., High School San Pedro Cal., Feb. Mb—(United Press) —An explosion and fire in tlie chemistry laboratory of the San Pedro high school today wrecked an entire section of the structure and caused injuries to several girl students. All available ambulances were summoned to the scene. No accurate check had yet been made to determine whether any lives had been lost. The school has an enrollment pf 1,200 students.

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Young Man Pays Way Through College By Distilling L i q u o r | Boynne, N. .1, Feb. 15. (l ulled Press.) Dry agents who raided two 100-gallon stills here were casually informed by Abe Bloom. 20, arrested as th<- operator, that he was paying his way through college by wholesale,--distilling. PRESBYTERIANS EXTEND CALL » 0 I Cincinnati Minister Invited To Accept Pastorate Os Decatur Church At a meeting of the congregation of lhe i'll st Presbyterian church, held at the church Monday night, it was ■ ■ unanimously, voted to extend a call 5 I to the Rev. liar.y JJ Ferntheil. cf Cincinnati, Ohio, Io become pastor of the] . Decatur church. Rev. Ferntheil has been pastor of the Ellteron Piesbyterian church in Cincinnati, for the past five years ' He spoke at the Decatur church iwk-e during lhe last month and members of the congregation were very favorably impressed with him. Rev. Fernthiel was ordained a Presbyterian minister twelve years ago and has held several important pastor - . ates. He is a graduate of Lane Seminal y. Ctacinnati. If acceptable to Rev. ■ Ferntheil, he will assume,the pastor- - ate of Decatur church before April 1. . Since January 1. the local church . has been without a resident pastor,! the Rev. B. N. Covert, assepting the' , pastorate of the Sunnyside Presbyter [- ian hurch. South Bend, Indiana, at f Mie beginning of :J»e year. ! 0 ASSESSORS HOLD 1 MEETING TODAY Representative Os State T,| x Board Meets With Tg ship Accessors The towiishl’ assessors ot Adams county met at the court, house today! with Jonah A. Cline, county assessor, and a representative of-llie state board of tax commissioners. The represen-J tative here today was a Mr. Bridge. Mr. Bridge explained the work of the assessors, giving suggestions regarding the appraisement of various' items of personal property. A similiar meeting is held each spring, just prior to the taking of tlie annual assessment The meeting today was lield in the circuit court room. The assessors will begin their work on Monday, March 7. Sonata Takes Up Public Buildings Bill Today Washington. D. C. Feb. 15. —(United Press) —The senate took up today the Public building bill, recently passed by the house, authoiizing appropriation of $250,000,000 for post offices ajyi other public buildings throughout the country. Senator Lenroot, Repn. Wis., explained he did not expect any action today, but hoped fcr speedy passage , so the expeenditure might be provided “ iu another deficiency bill. The bill carries the additional authorization of $100,000,000 added by the house to the $150,000,000 authorized last session. •

OIL BOOM TOWN WRECKED ’ BY NITRO-GLYCERINE BLAST

i Borger, Texas., Feb. I|T>. — (United ■ Press) —Explosion of a large quantity I of Nitro-Glycerine in an explosive depot eaily today killed one man, injured • several others and caused thousands of dollars of property damage to business and residence buildings. i Oil derricks scattered throughout i this oil boom town were torn to nieces. Plate glass windows were smashed

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HATED RULE IS INVOKED FOURTH TIME IN HISTORY Action Taken By Senate To i Force Adoption Os Banking Measure s SPEEDY VOTE ON BILL EXPECTED NOW Washington. Feb. 15.— (U.P.) I —For the fourth time in its history, lhe senate clamped on the hated cloture rule ioday to force adoption of the Pepper-Mac Fadden banking bill. The rule was voted by a twothirds majority of the upper house to break what adherents of the measure caNed a filibuster launched by its opponents. , Invocation of tlie rule is expected to bring a speedy vote upon the bill. Thirty-six Republicans and twenty- | nine Democrats voted in favor of clolyre; nine Republicans, eight Democrats and one farmer labor qgairist. I Those voting against cloture included: Republicans, Borah. Dale, Deneen, Frazier. LaFollette. Ijenrortf. McMaster, Norris and Nye. 1 Democrats, Blease, Dill, (leorge, Heflin, King. Trammell. Walsh, Montana. and Wheeler. Farmer labor, Shipstead. Paired against were Johnson, Calif., Reed. Mo. alul Broussard, lui 'Charles Ponzi Receives Seven To Nine Year Term Boston, Feb. 15.—(United Press.) Presenting a strange contrast to the dapper financial “wizard" who once toured Boston's streets in a custotn made limousine. Charles Ponzi, silent and dejected, appeared in court here ; today and was sentenced to seven to c nine years in state prison as “a comj mon and nohtrious thief." It was a reaffirmation of the prison i sentence which he evaded many months ago by fleeing the city while his case was awaiting disposition in the courts. DENY BREAK IN PEACE PARLEY ( I British Deny Report That Anglo-Chinese Negotiations Have Failed London, Feb. 15—(United Press) — Tlie foreign office today had no informaton in support of the report tliaf Anglo-Chinese negotiations at Hankow regarding the status of , British concessions at Hankow and ' Kiukjang had been ruptured. | "We have been without news front Hankow’ since Saturday,” the foreign office spokesman told the I’niß‘d Press. "It is impossible for ns io d-w or to affirm the reports tiitft the nego',iatt'.ons between Eugene Chep, Cantonese Nationalist foregi minister, and Owen O'Malley, representing Great Britain, have terminated. We presum*Jhat if the negotiations had been broken off, O’Malley would have notified us.” A ditpatch to the Daily Mail from Hankow said there were indications that negotiations had been broken off. iv

and walls were shaken down. The depot was situated on the side of a rocky hill, and the blast practically demolished the hill. Huge rocks were hurled hundreds of feet. One of them killed Melvin Morris, 37, at work on an oil rig. others were thrown through walls and roofs with teriffic force.