Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 19 February 1927 — Page 1

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Kmmits I® STANDARD Sill*? STATION .SIOO In Cash ( rv RELIEVED TO BE I ORT WAYNE Three httndil* entered the | , i|)( |. in | oil filling station at r five point street intersection [ Mercer avenue. Winchester nd Adams streets in the south . ir tof Decatur at !):l » o clock Bt nil'll! ami laid up Bernard ‘ inlier, manager, escaping jlhmore than SIOO in cash. The men drove up to the hllu < station and two of them nli-al tIK" olficc where Mr. elir was alone, preparing to heck up the day's business. A oniparaliwly young man. with Bill hair, and unmasked, pushd;i revolver in Mr. Keller’s • W • second bandit searched ij, <aki*l?r the money from his cash irrier and also the roll of bills from F pocket. ■Th? third bandit remained in the Chevrolet sedan which the bandits kere driving. Mr. Keller stood up as |etwo men entered and he forcsl to face the window while the one Ban looted his pockets. A- the car drove away. Mr? Keller > ns able to learn its make and license lumber which he reported to local fficials. The bandit car .1 -ove toward fry street and apparently east of De Mur. A report was current last night if filling station operated by Floyd ikstli. a mile east of Decatur had been bebl p. was traced down this morn I lag and it was learned that the story Iras unfounded. ■ Local police officers got in touch ritlt Fort Wayne police immediately titer the hold-up. last night.and it ras learn-d that the ear which the Wks were driving had been stolen it Fa t Wayne. laical officers believe (COVTIMRn OV PACK TWO! I S. TROOPS GO 10 NICARAGUA Additional 1,600 Sent To Protect American Interests There - Washington, Feb, 19. — (United Press)—-With 1,600 additional U. S. larlnes enroute to Nicaragua or ordited io go there, the administration •as hopeful today that the Liberal Niolutionists soon would realize the fot.lity of fighting the Diaz regime *cognize<l by the United States. Presiednt Coolidge and officials T" 1 are unabl?, it is said, to verify •Iwrts of alleged Mexican arms shiptais to the rebels. But whatever " e nplgnation, the Nicaraguan reb- ’ have developed unexpected mili’’■'s'rength, which the President Sl(eis menacing to American Crests. 'Wy O s the r(?belg Jn thp Jm , battle of Matagadpa would ... e a , (lanßeroua Situation which Bet Out of unless Amr/. Latimer ’ commander of »lni| r ™ n fnrC6B Os had • of marines to draw upon. « sLr m ° Ve toward alleged Unitto.. S intervei, tion in a domestic tsm A??/ dispu, l e ’deceased eriti- «.„■ h ° administration in conforces tr " lth(irawal of American n„. a I m that country. Ini the "a* 0 ' Ora h and others who 'he r' r ,'?T nt Benate light against ksceiiain'T ! Carr ibean policy were issue aeni ° Hay whether to raise the Ing da® , ln lhe rush of th e closL' ° f ,he s «si O n. "on arm'll k T"*'”' ° PP ° Si ‘ President o’ Was clear today that many mark oo l<iße in,ends t° use as tary Keo I<>s and warships as Secreffiaintain S a cconsi ders necessary to interests in ’ ,T *NUED on page TWO)

Six Men Believed To Be Suffocated In Vault Cleveland. O. Feb. 19. (United Press) Six men locked hi a vault by bandits today were believed stiff D ating as police and safe experts worked frantically to release them. The imprijaned men, employes of the office staff of the Star elevator company, were locked In the almo t air-tight vault this morning when four bandits looted the office. Plans were made to blast the h< aVy . Joor of the vault if necessary to tree the prisoners. SITUATION TENSE THROUGH CHINA Chinese Labor Striking Within Shanghai And Position Is Critical \ (By- United Press) Shanghai today was confronted with the most serious situation since Hie “open door" admitted foreigners to the Orient. Chinese labor Struck within the city. Thousands of undisciplined and defeated troops were falling back toward Shanghai from the province of Chekiang where the Cantonese nationalists apparently were supreme. Martial law prevailed in the Chinese area of Shanghai. British troops occupied rural posiJous around the city. No disorder had resulted from the strike, and it was believed that foreign troops and warships arrived or enroute to Shanghai could guarantee if the safety of foreign lives in the event of mob violence. Tokio authorized the landing of 3M marines at Shanghai. A force of 300 America)) marines was here and more were due next week aboard the U. S. S. Chaumont. British Occupy City. Shanghai. Feb. 19.—(United Pres.) —British skirmishers today occupied positions in the rural outskirts of the city as Chinese labor proclaimed a general strike in protest against the landing here of British troops and in celeb rauon of the triumph of the Cantonese Nationalists in Chekiang. Martial law prevailed todej’ throughout the Chinese city. So far the general strike, which commenced at noon, had been orderly. Disorderly retreat of Marshal Sun Chuan-Fang's defeated soldiers from the providence of Chekiang continued today. Thousands of undisciplined soldiers hovering beyond the boundaries of Shanghai. Regular and volunteer police were mobilized as a result of the Cantonese defer’, of Shanghai’s Chinese defenders and the menace of disorder front the strike. The entire' Chinese section of the city was under guard. Military and civil authorities, fearful of dangerous demonstrations, were equipped and ready for instant action. Even while Marshal Sun reformed his shattered regiments barely 50 (CONTINI ED ON PAGE SIX) BELIEVE BOAT HAS FOUNDERED S. O. S. Ship Fails To Find Trace Os The Distressed Freighter Manila, P. I. Feb. 19. (United Press) —Although search continued today for the American freighter Elkton, caught in a mid-pacific storm, shipping officials expressed belief that the craft had foundered. Officers aboard the steamer Liberator, which answered*lhe distress signal of the Elkton, found nothing but an expanse of oily water at the spot where the disabled craft had given her position. The Elkton carried a crew of 27 men and had a $1,000,000 cajgo of sugar consigned to Honolulu and New York. There was a feeling in insurance circles, however, that the Elkton may have put In for shelter and because of crippled wireless could not make its safety known.

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COOLIDGE HAS MG NARY BILL ON HIS DESK Predictions Are That Veto Will Accompany Bill To Senate Monday BELIEVE G. O. P. POLICY WILL BE A F F E C T E I) (U. P. Staff Correspondent) Washington. 1) <Feb. 19.—(United Press) When he walked into his office today President Coolidge found on top of his desk the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill—a measure with political dynamite to disturb the whole 1928 I residential lineup. To sign ar not to sign is the ques tion. The answer may determine the President’s own future position in the "-piihliei'.n piny ami Influence th< opposing candidates now 1.0.ag talked of by the congressional farm blocs. Nine out of ten observers in congress believe the President will veto the measure and will send it back to congress Monday with a message giving his reasons. A veto would prevent the measure from becoming a law. It received a majority of eight in the senate and 36 in the house, and cannot possibly receive the two-thirds majority necessary for passage over a veto. Farm Bloc leaders assert that should the President veto the bill, they will oppose Mr. Coolidge as a Presidential candidate next year. Eight or ten Republican senators will take the stump against hirh. the Bloc members as(CONTINt'ED ON PAGE FIVE) SAYS CHAPLIN WAS NOT A MAN Lita Gray Gives First Interview Since She Filed Divorce Suit Jy ■ T\i-a-Gampb-?iL (U. P. Staff Correspondent ) Beverly Hills, Calif.. Feb. 19.—" My married life was with an actor—not a man.” Grazing reminiscently into an open grate fire in the luxuriously appointed mansion of her world famous husband, Llta Grey Chaplin thus began the first interview she has given since she filed suit for divorce against the comedian. The smould’ering fires of Spanish ancestry flickered in the luminous eyes of Lita recounted her fears of the present and hopes for the future before her, two healthy, sturdy boys gurgled the unintelligible sounds of babyhood. Pointing at them Mrs. Chaplin continued: "They will never be English citizens. They are Americans and I won’t have them brought up in English schools and taught English manners. “I detest motion pictures for the memories they revive but I will go back to them if I am compelled to work again for a living, before I will part with the babies. "Charlie wanted to go to England and settle down. He said America was no place to live and as soon as he had made a large enough fortune he planend to leave the country. "Hut those are things personal to, Mr. Chaplin and they better be left unsaid at this time. "My future and my babies are all that concern me now.’’ The comedian’s wife presented a strange paradox of emotions, an atmosphere of sadness, gaiety and terror pervading the vast, roomy house in which she waits for the law to sever the last thread of her romance with the "king of clowns.” There was none of the bitterness about her that marked the first clash of words following the filing of hetdivorce complaint, which contained senstational charges against Chaplin, rather an air of submission. Throughout the Interview Mrs. Chaplin made it plain that she would fight to the last to prevent her children from being separated.

Raise Fund For Widow Os Alexandria Police Anderson, Ind., Feb. 19. — (United Press) —Contributions were received here today to the benefit fund being raised for Mrs. Opal Hughes, widow of O. J. Hughes, Alexandria police chief, killed in a pistol battle with George Schmauss, 27. City Judge Saylor, first contributor to the fund, commended Madison county Coroner Earl Sells for exonerating Patrolman Walter Hepfer, ruling he shot in self defense when he killed Schmauss following the murder of Hughes. Furieral arrangements for both Hughes and Schmauss were complete today. Hughes will be buried tomorrow and Schmauss the following day. o HONOR MEMORY OF WASHINGTON Fifth And Sixth Grade Pupils Os St. Joseph Schools Present Program Friday A program honoring the memory of George Washington, lovingly remembered as * the father of his country", was given by pupils of the first and Sixth grades of the St. Joseph Catholic school Friday afternoon in the auditorium of the Catholic school building. Besides the school children, a large number of adults, including friends and relatives of the pupils attended the patrotic program. The pupils of the first grade first participated in a patriotic program, a dialogue on the life of Washington and and the history of the flag being part of the program. The children were dressed in patriotic costumes, George Washington. Martha Washington, Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam being replesented. An amusipg little play of the "Three Little Kittens" was also given by several of the pupils of the first grade. The sixth grade pupils gave a patriotic program, all the nations being represented and the immigrants welcome to this country by Unde Sam. The program was a delightf.il one and pleased the several hundred people who attended. BUSCHE HEADS COUNTY AGENTS Elected For Year Term At Meeting Held In Fort Wayne Thursday L. M. Busche, county agricultural agent of Adams county was elected president of the Northeastern Indiana County Agents conference, at a meeting of the county agents held in Fort Wayne Thursday. Mr. Busche succeeds B. V. Widney, of Whitely county. S. a Colliver, of Steuben county was chosen secretary-treasurer, succeeding W. F. Burbank of Allen county. Extension workers from Purdue University were present at the meetings and plans tor carrying on county agent work were discussed. A decision was made by the county agent to continue the alfalfa and limestone work as a district project. Boys and girls club work was discussed and emphasis laid on the importance of this work. County agents told of the programs being held in their county and the meeting was one of great interest and benefit to all. The matter of spring farm work and how the county agents could be of service to the farmers was brought up and helpful subgestions given by those present. County agents from DeKalb, Wells, Allen, Wabash, Whitely Kosciusko and Noble counties attended he meeting. A ~o Condition Os Sam Sheets Is Regarded As Serious The condition of Samuel Sheets, 56, of ibis city, was reported late this afternoon as critical. Mr. Sheets is at the point of death in the St. Joseph hospital at Fort Wayne. His condition has been critical for the last two days, and physicians have given up all hope for his recovery.

MOORHEAD BILL STILL SORVIVES IN THE SENATE Father Os The Bill Makes Several Amendments In Midst Os Argument AMENDMENTS COME FROM CLEAR SKY Indianapolis, Feb. 19. — (United Press.)—Striped of its ouster and elective provisions, the Moorhead public service commission bill in ated form was nevertheless very much alive today to the surprise of the Indiana senate which thought majority disapproval had condemned the measure to an early grave. Precipitating the sharpest clash on the senate floor this session, Sen. Robert L. Moorhead, Indianapolis, called up his measure on second reading late Friday, moved to strike out all after the enacting clause ami offered an eight page sheaf of amendments as a substitute. A call for second reading was the signal for an unsuccessful effort on lhe part of Sen. James J. Nejdl. majority floor leader, to kill the bill. His motion to postpone indefinitely tailed by a vote of 14-32. Senator Nejdl implied that Moorhead has violated an agreement made with majority senators to the effect thaj. the bill would be permitted to die and another measure would be introduced by Moorhead to comply with the mapority’s recommendations. The Moorhead amendments how((ONTINI EB ON PAGE FIN El DEATH CALLS PETER STEDRY Prominent Monroe Township Farmer Dies At Local Hospital Friday T’l ha-. St.enr.Vx age 66, prominent farmer of Monroe township, living 4 miles) northwest of Berne, died at 5:30 o’clock Friday evening at the Adams County Memorial hospital, following an operation held last Tuesday for hernia. Mr. Steury, who had enjoyed excellent health alj his life, took ill on February 8, and was removed to the hospital. Last Tuesday an operation was performed and complications developed causing his death. Mr. Steury had been a resident of Monroe township for more than 50 years, coining to this county when he was nine years old. His parents, Mr. apd Mrs. John Steury, immigrated to this country in 1870 and settled in Monroe township. The deceased was born in Canton, Berne, Switzerland, September 25, 1861. When a young man he married Miss Mary Mazelin and to this union ten children were born, two or whom, Johp and Sarah Steury are deceased. The children, who besides the widow who survive are, David, Daniel, Christ Steury of Monroe township; Joel Steury of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Menno and Albert Steury and Mrs. L. R. Schwartz at home. Two brothers, Rudolph of Monroe township and Albert of AJlen county and two slsterS, Susan Schwartz of Alien county and Mrs. David Schw’artz of Berne, also survive. Funeral serviceswill be held at 9:30 o’clock Monday morning from the home. Burial will be made in the Hilty cemetery. Mr. Steury was a member of the Amish Christian church. 0 Crew Clears Freight Wreck Columbia City, Ind, Feb. 19 —(United Press)— Wrecking crews were busy today clearing ttie right of way of the Pennsylvania railroad following an accident in which an engine and 26 cars of an express train left the track. The train carried western produce worth nearly $50,000.

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First “Gold Star” Mother Joins Her Son In Death Evansville, Ind., Feb. 19. —(United Press.) — America’s first gold star mother, Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd, 64, had joined her hero son in death today. '.Mrs. Dodd died from pneumonia in the little cottage In Garvin Park h fi re which Evansville citizens built for her as a memorial to her son, James Bethel Gresham, first American soldier killed in the World war. Q , “THE TONGUE", SERMON TITLE Mrs. Tribbett Speaks To Large Crowds At Evangelical Church The subject of the evangelist last night at the revival at the Evangelical church was "The Tongue," and was based on the third chapter of James. "Every kind of beast, bid and serpent hath been tamed; but no man has been able to tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil. It cont,inua|lly gets us Into trouble and makes untold trouble for others. There; is only one who can tame the tongue and that one is God. He can sweeten the whole fountain of life by His Spirit which takes possession. and it is out of the innermost being of man that the mouth speaketh. If the heart is thoroughly cleansed and indwelt by God’s Spirit, the mouth will be clean and speak forth sweetness. Even too often haMe untamed tongues, and bitterness issues forth, destroying peace and unity. The remedy is to let God fully possess the life and then continually praise Him. If he heart be continually praising God there will ot be occasion to speak unkindly and carry idle tales. The ears will not then care to hear what is not to the praise of God." There was a very largo attendance a.l the afternoon meeting, which was marked by the presence and power of God. One soul was saved. There were four at the altar in the evening. Many testimonies of saving and heal- ■ • at th)' earlv praise service. There will be a service this evening at 7:30. Sunday, Mrs. Tribbett will speak at. all three services of the day: 10:15 in the morning, 2:30 in the afternoon, and at 7:30 in the evening. The afternoon service will be a healing service. The offerings tonight and all day Sunday will go to Mrs. Tribbett,. Everyone is cordially invited. Predicts Temperature Rise Indianapolis, Ind.. Feb. 19. —(United Press)—A cold hut chereful sun that shone down on Indiana today saw Hoosiers expectantly awaiting the promised passing of the cold w'ave which sent temperatures throughout the state sharply downward. _______ o LEGION TO HOLD WEEKLY MEETING Local Post Is Ready To Continue Plans For Post Enlargement The meeting of the local post .of the American Legion will be held Monday night at 7 o’clock at the Graham & Walters building on South Second street, it was announced today. It is urgent that all members attend the meeting, because definite plans will lie made for the obtaining of a «Jub room. Other important business wijll be disposed of at the weekly meeting and plans for completing the membership campaign will be announced. The present number of active members in the Legion in Adams county is th elargest in the last several years Those in charge hape that the membership will reach 150 in the next few months, and all present mem(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)

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SHELBY COUNTY AGGREGATION BEATS LOCALS Will Meet Other Semi-Final Winner In Finals At Cincinnati Tonight GAME HARD FOUGHT FROM FIRST TO LAST Cincinnati, Feb. 19. Decatur high school Yellow Jackets bowed to the fast Waldron, Indiana, high school netlers in the first game of the semi-finals ol ttie Tri-state basketball tourney here this, afternoon. Waldron look an early lead and held it throughout the game, but Decatur refused to give up until the final whistle had sounded. The score at the half was 13-1 in favor of Waldron. Decatur made an effort Io stage a comeback in the second period, but the rally fell short and the final score was 28-12. Logansport and Center Grove, both Indiana teams will meet later this afternoon in the second of the semifinal games and the winner of that game will clash with Waldron tonight in the championship tilt. Logansport and Waldron afe doped to play a nip and tuck game in the finals tonight, unless Venter Grove shows surprising strength this afternoon and takes Logansport into camp. Tim game tonight will start at, S o’clock, as a preliminary to a game played by the University of Cincinnati varsity team. The four teams in the semifinals were all Indiana teams. Waldran and Decatur were doped to be about evenly matched, but (he Shelby county netters got away to an early lead. The score of the final game in the Trt-state tourney will be received at this office tonight. Those interested are asked to call 1,000 after 8 o’clock for the returns. ?The Decatur team will arrive home some'time tomorrow afternoon. MRSdmBSON VISITS CLUBS Gets First View Os Life In New York Clubs At “Midnight” By Taul W. White (U. P. Staff Correspondent) New York. Feb. 18.—(U. P.)—lnto the jaws of death rode the six hundred and into the night clubs walked Aimee Semple McPherson. From the glad tidings tabernacle where earlier in the evening souls had been saved and converts exclaimed over their discovery of the Divine, the evangelist set out into the "abandoned pleasure marts" of this Heav-en-alone-knows-how-wicked city. And when Mrs. McPherson retired early today she had seen a fist fight, had been howled down by a girl a little worse for liquor, had been acclaimed by the redoubtable Texas Guinan and had seen the city’s foremost folk-dance, "the black bottom." danced as it should be danced. Mrs. McPherson announced that only by an invasion of the night clubs could she see how New York conducts itself in after normal bedtime hours. Her first stop on her tour was the “Open Door" in Greenwich Village. Local color came at once. Two men who had collided whjle dancing with their partners came to blows. Having missed the Jack Delaney-Jim Maloney fight in Madison Square Garden. Mrs. McPherson was making up for lost time. A “strong arm" squad ejected the rowdies and color returned to the evangelist’s blanched cheeks. “I pity 'the girls,” said Mrs. McPherson, “look at the dead eyes in such young faces." she said. "Here you see them sowing and 1 1 have been concerned for so long with the reap(UUNTINVED ON PAGE TWO)